This is a funny part of the world, this Bluemont. It's like a human estuary, where the (you choose…read morewhich should be which) saltwater people meet the freshwater people, where Civil War history mixes with DC commuters, where the old hands meet the new. To me, it seems as if the culture to the east is having its way with the culture that displaced the native Americans and even though this seems somehow fitting at the same time those living here now are the descendants of the robbers and not the robbers themselves and maybe it isn't so fantastic to have a Prius in every other garage after all but what do I know I'm not from these parts and even though I lived for a spell in Appalachia perhaps this is really none of my business. So please take this preamble with a grain of salt. Take what follows more seriously. This is a very cool General Store. It isn't Clem's store and it has staples that appeal more to the freshwater people than the saltwater people (or vice versa depending on the assignment you selected earlier). But so what that's the way it is. The store and Lani the gracious proprietress and her lovely staff and pulled pork sammich they made from good meat they raised I think and smoked themselves saved my life the day after 20 miles on the AT with no supper followed by a morning with no breakfast or water until like an hour after we started walking all thanks to the most insane thunderstorm I've been caught in for a long time and the flammable aspect of tents and that sucked because we were going to have couscous. We had stashed a two-day ration of food at the post office down the street, about a mile from where the AT crosses the main road. I had spied the store the day we dropped the food and thought hmm that place looks pretty cute I better be feeling hella good when we get this cache because if for some reason I'm not the siren song may play and instead of the last leg on the Trail I could find myself on that picnic table under the shade tree eating bbq and sipping on the sweet root beer. Self-control has historically not been my strongest suit. I was not feeling hella good when we arrived in Bluemont. The 55 miles had taken their toll. That no supper no breakfast thing sapped my will. The bbq was the last nail in the pine box into which my desire to slog on had slipped maybe for a short nap but go ahead and fasten that lid I don't really care at this point. We set for a long spell. One of Lani's associates was so sweet to drive us back to Harper's Ferry and the car and we headed back a day early which was all good because the rest of the family was there and we have really only so many days and it's nice to be home too. If you're hiking the AT, biking the byways, doing a little historic tour of the robber's plunder, even if you're driving your Pious to a government job in Foggy Bottom and need a little egg sammy and the coffee to keep you company on the way - the Bluemont General Store I daresay is the place for you. Truth. Thanks Lani. You and your peeps made my day.

Adorable little place that is out of the southern version of Gilmore Girls, except the shopowner is…read morea woman and the regulars are all men! Excellent eggs! Great source for milk! Delivered the old fashioned way in glass bottles, no less! Key Lime Pie was great, egg sandwich was decent but the lettuce was soft. For some reason south of the Mason-Dixon lettuce goes from crispy to membrane-like rather quickly :( Oh well, will return if I'm ever passing through again!

Stopped in yesterday to use the Contract Services of the Post Office. Then went over and ordered a…read morecheeseburger in the little restaurant. OMG. One of the best burgers I have had. Plus they make the French fries fresh as they cut them right then when you order. A hidden gem.

I love this little country store to pieces and the postal service included inside is a nice little…read moreadded bonus to get everything from great hospitality to breakfast sandwiches, coffee, home cooked feeling meals. I love Helen in the postal service side, she's just the sweetest thing and helps me out with prices & with me selling a lot through online that's just really sweet of her :) This place feels like home.

Oh my goodness!!! I ordered a double cheeseburger for lunch. At first, I thought the patties were a…read morelittle small when I saw them go on the griddle. But the bun-to-meat ratio was perfect, a nice char on the outside, a little pink and juicy on the inside. What a great bite! They also have a nice beer selection from IPAs to a nice 10% Stout. I was fortunate that the owner was trying to get rid of some summer beer that was not moving and got it for a few dollars off. It is a delicious Citrus Sunrise made by Founders. It is refreshing and really is perfect after working outside. Sorry for no photos, I had to eat and run.

Turkey and cheese club was pretty decent. Heard that they had amazing breakfast sandwiches and were…read morevery disappointed. The sausage and egg was not good but the bacon and egg was ok. I would not recommend this place, there is better in Front Royal.

No doubt why they were voted the best fried chicken in Winchester! Had seen so many positive…read morereviews so we had to give it a try and they did not disappoint! Ordered an eight piece mixed chicken and it was freshly fried - so hot, juicy, and flavorful! Will definitely visit again when I have the desire for fried chicken.

We've been coming in this gas station market for a few years. But no more. The older Male clerk is…read moreso totally rude , every time. Very very rude, he raises his voice and is a total jerk to random customers and to his family. It's just nasty. And the chicken is often undercooked. So the old man is rude the chicken is pink and there's other stores and other gas. We didn't need the bad vibes. Why would you treat customers like that?

Fries and donuts made fresh to order. Everything is delicious, and they come up with some of the…read morewildest and most creative donut toppings that I've ever had. The service is top notch, and the staff is very friendly. They travel all over the Eastern panhandle, so follow them on facebook if you want to know the latest list of places and events where you can try their great food and support a veteran owned business.

Standing in line for almost 20 mins and counting. Food truck located in front of Black Dog Coffee…read more If your looking for a quick doughut. This is not the place to go.

After the usual combination of spotty planning and places closing before stated times, I was lucky…read moreto find Royal Farms for a post-midnight dinner that wasn't hotel potato chips. The chicken hype is real. I got the four-piece. The mysterious Chesapeake sauce works wonders and the peach iced tea was refreshing. (What's the statute of limitations? My Royal Farms trip was in April but the memory is vivid.) The guy at the counter was excellent, explaining the permutations and sides available. The outdoor table was most welcome.

ACTUALLY TWO STARS NOT "5" This week I for the first time…read moretried Royal Farms, an establishment known for its Fried Chicken. VERY OVER RATED! When I next eat Chicken and there after it won't be from Royal Farms. Over priced food in general it's a convenience store after all. Chicken not much better than Walmart. Sorry Walmart, your Chicken gets one star.

Sweet Springs Country Store is a little oasis on Route 9 connecting on the way to and from Charles…read moreTown, WV. It's a full blown convenience store and gas station. I stopped in after visiting a couple of wineries to snag some cold bottled water. I was surprised at first as to how many customers there were - but when you think about it - there is not much in between Charles Town - and says the closest Virginia town - Hillsboro, VA. #SweetSpringsCountryStore

We used to come here a lot and always ordered food that was fresh and tasted so good. Since the…read morepandemic, us moving, etc., we haven't been there as often. Recently, I started a new job so I figured I'd swing by this place again. However, it's not a place I will continue to go to since it seems like total chaos now. Apparently there's new management and there's no sense of communication or a sense of urgency with any of the workers. They almost seem to be in full-on agony just being there. There's hardly ever any food to pick from the hot bar and what's there is overcooked and dried up. Last week, I called in and order to be picked up. I get there and there's no one in the kitchen fixing anything. The cook/manager shows up and says she had a meeting and too many people were asking questions so she forgot to make my food. After getting it, I go to pay and get an outrageous price. When I explained I had a simple combo, it took them all ten minutes to figure out what to charge me. By the time I got to pay and get out of the store, I literally had 3 minutes to try and eat my sandwich, which was thrown together like slop, and my potato wedges that looked as if they were a week old. It's a shame that a business that was really good has now joined the ranks of sloppy and lazy.

Strasburg, VA. Shell/New Star Market. Dec, 2025. We were traveling between Warrenton, VA and…read moreThomas, WV, having just exited I-81 near Strasburg. We wanted to fill up on gas before "going over the mountain". GPS led us to the New Star Market/Shell Gas Station, which was only about a mile off I-81 and directly on our route. The self-service gas area was a bit congested, but we squeezed behind a parked pickup to get to a pump. Gas prices were excellent at $2,75/gallon. I went to check out the small convenience store. They seemed to have pretty much everything that a traveler might want or need, including snacks, a deli, and more. Many other reviewers have mentioned BBQ, and an outdoor sign, advertised this as well. Somehow, my husband and I both missed this -- probably because it wasn't lunch time for us yet! We'll have to check it out again upon our return. The cashier was friendly and polite. Restrooms were outside and clean. .

I have been driving by this interesting market and gas station for the last month. i finally…read morestopped and found a little slice of funkiness. What a fun rest stop. I tried the chicken salad sandwich and it was incredibly satisfying. The store deserves an exploration and has a little bit of everything. I took some homemade kimchee home and it was quickly gone, best I have had in many years. Friendly staff and I can't wait to stop in when the weather warms to enjoy the porch.