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Wonderful oasis of good food along the trail. Nothing very fancy here, but they cater to bikers and they do it well. Our food came out quickly and it was hot and delicious. They seem to buy high quality ingredients. There are lots of great snacks that bikers love to grab and go. The bathroom outside is a portable John, but that seems to be offered by the National Park Service. Plenty of parking for bikes.
The subs at Whites Ferry are great, and they have a nice general selection of munchies. My cheesesteak was PERFECT. Not much seating, and it can be a bit crowded. They cater more towards the hikers and adventurers in the area. When the ferry was running, it was great to grab a snack while waiting your turn. The parking lot is gravel, so be careful, especially if on two wheels.
This little place is paradise for hikers, bikers & weekend sightseers. It's funny, several miles down the river people pay many times more for lunch not as good with hardly any view of the water. Here, you get an amazing lunch or breakfast sammie with polite service and a great view of the Potomac in a historic park reserve. My tuna sandwich was absolutely as I wanted & hoped it would be- fresh with not too much Mayo or stuff - just a bit of relish. Generous serving of tuna also. Simple & delish!! Hubby claimed his cheesesteak was "awesome" & devoured it promptly. The bread was great! I wish I ordered the onion rings- they looked amazing. As other Yelpers have pointed out there's lots of places to chill & enjoy your food. All in all a fantastic lunch on the Potomac w a wonderful drive through rural Maryland to get there & back. It's a shame the ferry is closed as of my posting but hopefully that will Change. In the meantime grab a sandwich & take a hike or a bike! Can't wait to come back for the onion rings!
It took Whites Ferry closing down to get me out here. Mind you I have taken the ferry before, I just didn't think of stopping in here to experience the deliciousness I did today. We may have ordered practically everything and here's the run down: Whites Ferry burger: simple half pound burger with American cheese. Absolutely 100% delicious. Hands down my favorite burger. Tastes like homemade chargrilled burger that you can get at a backyard cook out from someone who can actually grill and make their own patties. It's juicy, it's not over cooked and pairs well with their crispy fries. Pickle sub: it's a turkey sub in a hollowed out pickle. Is it unique? Yes. It has a ton of turkey in it. Doesn't really come with condiments like mustard or mayo so other than tasting like pickle juice it might be a bit dry. Very keto friendly but maybe not a low sodium option. Reuben-Fantastic corned beef (sliced thinly which I prefer), great dressing and love the sauerkraut. This was a stand out. There are lots of park benches to sit on to enjoy a view of the river and have a picnic. I am not sure what the latest news is on the ferry but even if it doesn't come back I hope this place stays. Will be back for the onion rings!
I'll quote my world traveling pal instead: Great Price for a Half Pound burger And always excellent!! Saying more is saying less.. for just over 10 bucks, you are hooked up, and not disappointed
Came here because I wanted to take the ferry across to VA but realized that it's been closed for at least a year now..... Wow! I was not expecting this quality of food at an random convenient store. Everything was made to order and the quality of their ingredients is top notch! Love the brioche buns on the burger and the patty was well seasoned. Best thing about this place is the price, very very affordable. Ate our food at a picnic table nearby. Good food and good view, what more can you ask for?
Stopped by for a bite to eat in between breaks at the pool. The weather was perfect and the Whites Ferry Store and grill was the perfect spot. We got my daughters hot dogs, my sister a steak and cheese, and I got a cheeseburger. We got some sides including onion rings and Mac and cheese. The hot dog was good and the Mac and cheese was white cheddar with shells. The steak and cheese was also good. The burger was the highlight. Straight up fire! If you come out this way, make the stop while the ferry isn't running. It's peaceful and the cheeseburgers slap! Easy 5 stars!
Stopped in this twice since the ferry was closed. I have to admit, I did not even know this place was worth stopping in until I saw the recent ferry press. It is excellent! We had burgers both times although I also saw a london broil (?) sandwich that also looked excellent. Staff took our orders and brought it to us outside. You can get great food, beer, burgers, drinks, breakfast sandwiches and the ONION RINGS are the bomb! We regards to Covid, they would regularly count how many people were waiting to order and ask folks to step outside if their count was side. They encouraged anyone who had already ordered to wait outside. This was great and I'll be back with the family for more biking and burgers.
4 months ago
The absolute best wings my wife and a I have had in years. We got the BBQ ones. They steak, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is also really good. Everything was great. read more
Impressively delicious sandwiches etc. made with tasty Boar's Head meats, friendly service, air conditioned indoor tables for hot days, and orders come to you quickly. We got a juicy roast beef sandwich and a grilled cheese. Both were top-notch, and this place is a real oasis on the C&O trail, which is quite the food desert. You order at the register. Fries or chips are a la carte. Minus one star because all drinks come in cans or bottles, yet in 2025 White's Ferry Grill still lacks any recycle bins whatsoever. I suggested adding them to the owners via their website and Facebook page, but never heard back. As a result, the trash can outside may be full, and tons of recyclables go to the landfill. I carried my empty Gatorade bottle with me. I would love to take the ferry again, but meanwhile, this casual restaurant and store is a gem. read more
1 year ago
Pickle sandwich looks pretty darn cute. My husband loves it. Our first trip to come here, a place out of nowhere... Philly cheesesteak to me is rather dry or they use super lean meat, feels like frozen meat type of dryness...love the bread though. I probably should have ordered other sandwiches or burgers. Lots of bicyclist stop here to refuel their energy. We had to wait 1/2hr for the food. read more
1 year ago
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4 months ago
Wonderful oasis of good food along the trail. Nothing very fancy here, but they cater to bikers and they do it well. Our food came out quickly and it was hot and delicious. They seem to buy high quality ingredients. There are lots of great snacks that bikers love to grab and go. The bathroom outside is a portable John, but that seems to be offered by the National Park Service. Plenty of parking for bikes. read more
The subs at Whites Ferry are great, and they have a nice general selection of munchies. My cheesesteak was PERFECT. Not much seating, and it can be a bit crowded. They cater more towards the hikers and adventurers in the area. When the ferry was running, it was great to grab a snack while waiting your turn. The parking lot is gravel, so be careful, especially if on two wheels. read more
11 months ago
Like the old country stores I grew up with. The sandwiches are awesome! My new Sunday get-away. read more
This little place is paradise for hikers, bikers & weekend sightseers. It's funny, several miles down the river people pay many times more for lunch not as good with hardly any view of the water. Here, you get an amazing lunch or breakfast sammie with polite service and a great view of the Potomac in a historic park reserve. My tuna sandwich was absolutely as I wanted & hoped it would be- fresh with not too much Mayo or stuff - just a bit of relish. Generous serving of tuna also. Simple & delish!! Hubby claimed his cheesesteak was "awesome" & devoured it promptly. The bread was great! I wish I ordered the onion rings- they looked amazing. As other Yelpers have pointed out there's lots of places to chill & enjoy your food. All in all a fantastic lunch on the Potomac w a wonderful drive through rural Maryland to get there & back. It's a shame the ferry is closed as of my posting but hopefully that will Change. In the meantime grab a sandwich & take a hike or a bike! Can't wait to come back for the onion rings! read more
1 year ago
It took Whites Ferry closing down to get me out here. Mind you I have taken the ferry before, I just didn't think of stopping in here to experience the deliciousness I did today. We may have ordered practically everything and here's the run down: Whites Ferry burger: simple half pound burger with American cheese. Absolutely 100% delicious. Hands down my favorite burger. Tastes like homemade chargrilled burger that you can get at a backyard cook out from someone who can actually grill and make their own patties. It's juicy, it's not over cooked and pairs well with their crispy fries. Pickle sub: it's a turkey sub in a hollowed out pickle. Is it unique? Yes. It has a ton of turkey in it. Doesn't really come with condiments like mustard or mayo so other than tasting like pickle juice it might be a bit dry. Very keto friendly but maybe not a low sodium option. Reuben-Fantastic corned beef (sliced thinly which I prefer), great dressing and love the sauerkraut. This was a stand out. There are lots of park benches to sit on to enjoy a view of the river and have a picnic. I am not sure what the latest news is on the ferry but even if it doesn't come back I hope this place stays. Will be back for the onion rings! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I'll quote my world traveling pal instead: Great Price for a Half Pound burger And always excellent!! Saying more is saying less.. for just over 10 bucks, you are hooked up, and not disappointed read more
Came here because I wanted to take the ferry across to VA but realized that it's been closed for at least a year now..... Wow! I was not expecting this quality of food at an random convenient store. Everything was made to order and the quality of their ingredients is top notch! Love the brioche buns on the burger and the patty was well seasoned. Best thing about this place is the price, very very affordable. Ate our food at a picnic table nearby. Good food and good view, what more can you ask for? read more
5 years ago
Stopped by for a bite to eat in between breaks at the pool. The weather was perfect and the Whites Ferry Store and grill was the perfect spot. We got my daughters hot dogs, my sister a steak and cheese, and I got a cheeseburger. We got some sides including onion rings and Mac and cheese. The hot dog was good and the Mac and cheese was white cheddar with shells. The steak and cheese was also good. The burger was the highlight. Straight up fire! If you come out this way, make the stop while the ferry isn't running. It's peaceful and the cheeseburgers slap! Easy 5 stars! read more
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Devin R.
Benjamin, thank you for the great photos! We’re so happy you enjoyed…
Stopped in this twice since the ferry was closed. I have to admit, I did not even know this place was worth stopping in until I saw the recent ferry press. It is excellent! We had burgers both times although I also saw a london broil (?) sandwich that also looked excellent. Staff took our orders and brought it to us outside. You can get great food, beer, burgers, drinks, breakfast sandwiches and the ONION RINGS are the bomb! We regards to Covid, they would regularly count how many people were waiting to order and ask folks to step outside if their count was side. They encouraged anyone who had already ordered to wait outside. This was great and I'll be back with the family for more biking and burgers. read more
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Devin R.
Thank you for the review Tj, next time definitely try the London…
2 years ago
Huge fan of this place and have been stopping here for years now for a bite/beer, but they lose a fifth star for not being open on Memorial Day and all the other Mondays that DC feds get off - just seems a huge opportunity loss given all the bike, foot, pedal, paddle, and car traffic this place rightly gets. read more
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Devin R.
Robert, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re…
6 years ago
This is a great little spot to grab breakfast or lunch. They make classic breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches & burgers. If you're doing low carb or keto, you can ask for a lettuce wrap!! Which is awesome. They're very friendly and have some outdoor tables overlooking the water. read more
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Devin R.
Awesome picture: thank you so much for your post, glad you enjoyed…
Biking on a 3 day trip on the C & O, this was the perfect stop for lunch after leaving Harpers Ferry, heading towards DC. I had a cheeseburger with onion rings and both were made to perfection. My son got the fish and chips, greasy but still pretty good. Generous portions. Would definitely come back again. read more
With the caveat that this is my go-to binge-after-3hours-of-kayaking spot, which means my palette/belly would probably go nuts over anything that is fed to it, I really do think this is one of the better small-ish delis in the DMV. A good variety of hot and cold sandwiches and subs, which are huge, and very reasonably priced ($8-$12), especially by DMV standards. Add on some piping hot and perfectly crisped sides (ok ok, I only ever get the onion rings because they are too good to try anything else), and I sometimes wonder if I make the trip out to White's Ferry (about an hour from DC) more to eat here than to kayak itself! I'm already looking forward to my next "kayak" outing as I write this... read more
There are many spaces along the Potomac where a sign points ahead, describing a ferry that used to run in a space that is now covered in trees. As far as I know, White's is the only ferry left, and as such has an anachronistic charm. It only takes a few minutes to get across on a smooth, cable-drawn ride; people generally don't even get out of their cars. It can get crowded and lines build up occasionally, but usually they move quickly (and if it's really bad, frankly I'd just drive up to Point of Rocks and take the bridge). You can pay in cash and it's not too much, and it lets you travel between states in one of the least settled areas around. read more
4 years ago
Yesterday I left Haymarket, VA and headed up Interstate 270 (I-270) North to Gaithersburg to attend a friend's Birthday Party! I noted as I was heading up I-270 North that I-270 South was jammed and backed up for miles heading towards the Beltway. So I thought: "Hmmmm, it might be cleared out by the time I head home - BUT given the tendency of a lot more people to stay local due to the gas price issue - it might not clear out"- so I needed an alternate route home. Enter White's Ferry. I got my friend Glen to write down directions from their house in Gaithersburg to White's Ferry. It was a nice scenic drive up Route 28/Darnestown Road, and then down Route 107/White's Ferry Road. I've never been on a Ferry before and had no idea what to expect. When I pulled up, there was a short line of cars ahead of me - so I was thinking I might be waiting a while, but I was wrong. The Ferry itself can hold 20-30 cars per crossing. So I pulled onboard, paid my $4.00 one-way fee crossing (a $6.00 roundtrip pass is available) and then got out to stroll around the Ferry and take some pics. The name of the Ferry is The General Jubal A. Early - named after a Confederate General of the Civil War. It was dusk and the sun was setting on the Potomac River. It was absolutely a scenic and gorgeous evening on the river. I'm guessing the crossing took less than 5 minutes - but I was not timing it. The Ferry has been there since 1817 (it was originally named Conrad's Ferry at the time). After the Civil War, former Confederate officer Elijah V. White bought the ferry and made improvements to it. Very cool! read more
2 years ago
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Not much too it...a slight line due to the fact that it's a small vessel and only holds about 20 vehicles if that but otherwise one you board, maybe an 8 min ride to the other side.. Welcome to Maryland! I opted for the roundtrip,$8 but didn't even use it. After I began driving those old country roads and just made my way back home admiring the scenery. Some of those views were picturesque! The young man operating the boat was quick but efficient.. No complaints from me. read more
3 years ago
This place is a hidden gem in the northwest Maryland area. Yes, there is the historic ferry but the Grille? Wow! My Husband and I were just out for a drive and decided to check out the ferry (now closed). We didn't think the grille was open but when we walked toward the water, realized it is open! This was serendipity as we were hungry and had been doing moving labor and cleaning all morning. The young women were friendly and efficient. Our order was completed in about 10 mins or less. I had a Reuben and fries. They were both so good! They were what I would expect from a good deli. The fries were breaded, lightly seasoned and crispy! The Reuben corned beef was tender and flavorful and the bread was thick but soft and toasted to perfection! My Husband got a Turkey Reuben which he also enjoyed. The menu has a nice variety of options. The one drawback is there were no public toilets open. We had to use a port-a-potty which was disgusting!!!! There are picnic tables available. You can also sit inside of The Grille. They have bottled sodas, juices, water, beers and wine coolers. I definitely recommend making the drive to this place! read more
6 years ago
After my Cugini Pizza debacle, I ordered a grilled veggie sub and onion rings here. Both were delicious! The sub wasn't even on the menu, but the cook fried me up some veggies, and did an amazing job. Bonus points for offering an Impossible Burger and giving us vegans options! read more
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Devin R.
Beth, thank you for your review! We’re glad we were able to…
7 years ago
The ferry is a fun way to get from northern Montgomery County MD to Loudon County VA. Take this cute and inexpensive little ride by car, motorcycle or bicycle just for the experience. Make sure you check out the little general store on the Maryland side to snacks or lunch! read more
4 years ago
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