The Brie cheese plate was delicious!! The wine was delicious!! The wait staff were friendly and helpful. When we find ourselves in Staunton again we will absolutely be back! read more

Surly disinterested service, and when ignored after our drinks came though it was not busy, and all wait staff were socializing behind the bar, we complained. The person identified as being in charge never came to our table to speak to us, though she did have a half hour personal conversation at the table next to us. Our grilled cheese came out dry, no butter on the bread--this is the signature offering. It is so clear that no one cares about this restaurant. What a sad reflection on downtown Staunton. read more

A long time favorite! Great service ! Great selection ! Outside ! Trying to relax with the motorcycles read more

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I'm long overdue to write a glowing review of Yelping Dog. It's a reliable choice for good food that has something for all the tastes in our family, and the portions are the right size instead of making us feel bad about eating too much, needing to take it home, or wasting. The beer and wine selection is second to none and there's mocktails and NA beer that are actually really good. The decor and atmosphere are very nice. Actually my one complaint is that lighting is pretty dim; harder to read a menu with my aging eyes. But that's pretty minor. read more

Centrally located with good vibe. Nice food menu but wine selection was mostly imports. With all the local wines we were hoping to taste some VA offerings. When asked about a favorite or popular vineyard recommendation I was given a sticky note with an area where vineyards are located. But definitely hit up a Remedy across the street for amazing burgers!! read more

Such a fantastic spot in downtown Staunton. A narrow room lined with wine bottles visible from every angle lets you know you are in for a treat. The mix of an excellent selection of wines (by glass or bottle) and adult grilled cheeses (by size and flavor profiles) make for a unique and delightful experience. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to help and make recommendations. Definitely make a stop on your visit to Staunton. read more

We shared a Great grilled cheese. Pleasant service and very nice wine list. It is definitely on my return list.

Popped into this establishment and it felt right. There were two soft chair just inside, but there is a beautiful bar, several bar tables, and a whole wall of wines. Yes, beers on tap and bottle at the bar as well. The menu is great. The ambience is enhanced by the charcuterie boards, and the selection of cheeses is fabulous. My husband and I had a beer and glass of their wine, pinot gris. Wonderful, and so much that we brought our friends with us to nosh and drink before the Blackfriars play that evening. The service was wonderful, and they are a busy place, but nothing was left to want. The chef is accomplished and joy to talk with while waiting for our take home selection of cheese. All in all, go and enjoy! Personally, I loved the cushy chairs and sitting in the window front with my husband. He enjoyed the beer! read more

definitely recommend coming here! i came for my 21st birthday as a nice short celebration, and i was able to try their colli moscato, which tasted amazing. like most moscatos, it was very sweet and had hints of apple. we ordered a charcuterie board, and they are definitely not stingy with the cheese! i absolutely loved it here. the servers were so kind once they knew it was my birthday they surprised me and my girlfriend with two macarons-- which was the perfect sweet treat! i appreciated how quiet it was in there, but we did go there for lunch time. overall, i had a lovely experience and hope to return here soon! read more

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We were passing through Staunton at lunch time and found TD on Yelp. It's situated in a charming downtown area with all local restaurants and shops. There's a municipal parking lot only a block away so parking was easy. The menu offers eclectic lunch fare, and for me, any restaurant with eight kinds of grilled cheese is a repeater. I had a glass of rosé and a grilled gruyere and it was as good as I'd hoped. The service was friendly and unhurried. Next time we're in Staunton we'll definitely be back. read more

A Deaf-friendly business in Staunton. Inclusive in many ways. The owners are friendly as well as the staff. Local wines can be had here as well as local cheeses. The food, pricing, vibe, and all other offerings makes this a worthwhile find! It's also attached to a cool men's store, which is pretty rare, especially in small towns. They've got some good stuff! read more

Put this cozy neighborhood place on your list asap! Amazing wine and beer selection, beautifully displayed in an old retail space complete with pressed tin ceilings . Small but impressive menu of cheese plates, crostinis, and craft desserts. We had the tomato and the Swiss/Carmelized onion crostinis along with some really nice wine and beer. Service was outstanding, owner Jen was funny and engaging. Server Emily was a sweetheart. Great place for a nice glass of wine and an appetizer, or just to hang out at the really comfortable bar. Felt like family when we were there. Thank you we will be back. read more

Loved this place! Surprised there were only a couple of people inside at the bar during lunchtime on a Wednesday. Menu consists mostly of grilled cheese sandwiches, but the one I ordered "the melt" was outstanding. Flavor was out of this world, and the meatballs were super tender/fresh tasting. I'd come back in a heartbeat if I was ever back in Staunton. Yelp didn't let me down on this gem! read more

Great, friendly little wine bar in the historic district. Good selection of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. Their grilled cheeses are really excellent, I had two different ones while visiting Staunton. They also have a nice cheese and charcuterie selection, as well as a diverse offering of bottles. Highly recommend! read more

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Yelping Dog is one of my "dream about" restaurants. Whenever I am craving cheese, their Lady Bird grilled cheese is what I think of! While they are primarily known for their epic wine and cheese board selections their grilled cheese sandwiches can't be missed. Staunton is exactly halfway between our home in DC and my family in NC and knowing that Yelping Dog is our road trip stop makes the drive more exciting than unbearable. If you can, sit outside to enjoy live music from locals and visit their neighboring shop CFO Trading for amazing gifts for yourself or friends. read more

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Amazing choices, highly recommend the dragon charcuterie- absolutely delicious. Wines are phenomenal! read more

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Visited YDW Saturday, December 21st @ 12:30pm for the first time with my wife and in-laws. Sadly the service was absolutely horrible, which ruined the experience. The server was rude, intentionally slow, couldn't make any recommendations on a cheese selection plate (I mean none), etc. On a positive note, the grilled cheese was awesome! My in-laws said the hot dog was "OK". The craziest thing about the whole meal was the Tomato Soup....or better yet, the lack of being able to order the soup. They only have 1 soup on the menu - Tomato Soup. When we tried to order it at 12:30 pm on a cold Saturday, the rude server said it 'wasn't ready yet & don't know if it will be available. If it is, it'll be 30-45 minutes". Besides the fact we couldn't believe they didn't have the 1 soup they offer ready, when we asked her a second time if she could confirm its availability, she blew us off. Good Luck, if you decide to go. Hopefully the server will be fired by then and the soup will be available to go with their awesome grilled cheese. read more

Great use of a space with care and carefully curated menu it's a treat to enjoy! The soup was great and grilled cheese was Devine. Great spot to fun gift ideas as well. read more

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The service was quite sub-par. Very rude waitress. Food was good though. The waitress's attitude definitely put a damper on me and my families night. read more

I wish this place was in my hometown! A wine bar with grilled cheese, cheese plates, and other charcuterie. The waitress was excellent and very knowledgeable. I ordered the cfo grilled cheese on her recommendation. I usually shy away from goat cheese (chevre) but this sandwich was the perfect meeting of melty, sweet, buttery, and crisp. The bottles for sale in the shop appear to be fairly priced (most between 20 and 30) and the atmosphere is both friendly and sophisticated. A gem for anyone who loves wine, beer, or cheese! read more

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I stopped in looking for a particular wine which I couldn't find. Nancy was absolutely wonderful! She hopped on the phone with her wine rep and spent about 15 minutes talking with them about what I was looking for. THEN she spent another 10 minutes sharing what she learned. She was beyond gracious and their customer-centric focus was clearly evident! Re: food. I had the Apple and hot honey crostini with a glass of Viognier. Perfect! Opted out of the wine I was searching for, but had a delightful visit. I will be back! read more

2 years later and still just as good! We still sipped on the Yelping Dog Viognier but this time we tried the Sophie for our sandwich. OMG. It was absolutely delicious. We also got the spicy apple crostini as recommended by Morgan and it was AMAZING read more

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This is a great spot for great wine, craft beers and craft food!! Looking for a snack before a larger meal, here's your spot! Looking for a casual dinner with one of their amazing custom grilled cheese sandwiches? This is your spot too! We've been multiple times since they opened many years ago, originally as laughing dog, but had some issues with the name in CA, so regrouped and renamed. They are doing great work here. Cool vibes in this old Staunton building. Friendly and prompt service. Wonderful beverage and food choices. Definitely check them out! Now that it is Spring, outside seating is awesome too!! Check out my pics #deitzeatz on Instagram. Enjoy! read more

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Still good food and drinks here, but I think staff shortages are hitting them, as with most establishments, and we may have gotten sandbagged by changing shifts. Still, it took a LONG time for us to finally get our cheese and charcuterie plate, and then to finally get our check when we had had enough.... read more

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We had so much fun sitting in the cafe-style chairs in the closed off street tasting new wines and eating charcuterie. It was hard for us to make a decision about which platter to begin with and we were happy with our decision. We never felt hurried and our server was just fine with letting us taste a wine before ordering a glass/bottle. read more

If, like my wife, you love a good grilled cheese sandwich, the Yelping Dog has you covered. As soon as I mentioned wine AND a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches she decided that's where we'd dine on a recent trip to Staunton. The sandwiches and wine did not disappoint. And our server (whose name I can't recall, but she's a teacher by day) was delightful. read more

We go here every time we find ourselves in Staunton. Super tasty grilled cheese sandwiches and great wines. We usually sit at the bar and the staff is always friendly and attentive. read more

What a wonderful way to celebrate our nine year anniversary. The staff was wonderful and friendly, the wine was superb. They have a great list of by the glass and a wall of bottles to choose from. And their cheese boards are to die for. The marinated mushrooms are so good I want a pound, the cheese is expertly selected and served. Definitely a must do in Staunton. read more

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This is such a great spot! We got a glass of wine and an amazing cheese plate! This is a great stop for a snack or meal! read more

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The great thing about the old town Staunton especially is that there are no--zero--stupid commercial big name brands to be seen. Thank God! So, what is left are local businesses like YDW. I am not a wine drinker. I prefer nonalcoholic beverages and they have plenty of those. But the offerings on their lunch menu is why I go. They basically specialize in a delightful variety of grilled cheese sandwiches! And they're wonderful. Cheese plates, salads. Great stuff. read more

We stopped in for a light lunch and a drink. The server was great when we stopped in with getting each of us a glass of water, then our drink along with our food order. Then she stayed at the bar talking to the other server, looking at the laptop and small talk with someone at the bar. The chef made some small talk with us, brought over the triple M sandwich (grilled mozzarella, meatball, maria sandwich) which was amazing and asked how it was once we finished. The server never checked on us and asked only if we were ready for the check. I highly recommend for the food and wine, as far as service, maybe if they are busy, they would concentrate on the paying customers. They also have a great store aside of them with some neat clothing and jackets. Only downside was the store clerk ignored us as he was too busy looking at his phone. We were going to buy a few sweaters and a jacket; however, my wife & I have a policy that we never purchase from a business that we are not acknowledged at. I guess it is more important for social media than paying customers read more

Calling their sandwiches a grilled cheese is like calling a Mercedes just another car. They don't have a vast array of menu items that they do just ok, instead they concentrate on an all-star lineup of sandwiches which should cost more than they are charging. The beer and wine menus are all-star as well. Give yourself some time when eating here. Meet a friend, get a drink, and enjoy yourself a little while you're order is being made for you. Some things just can't be rushed and it's well worth the wait. read more

Everything on the menu is out of this world. The grilled cheeses in particular are to DIE for. The service is excellent and sometimes there is live music during the week! I believe there is also happy hour on Fridays. 10/10 experience. read more

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worth your time. This wine bar has snacks (which include DELICIOUS and boojie grilled cheese - so worth it just try one and you're hooked) plus wine (of course) and beers. Their wine selection changes each week and the staff is extremely nice and helpful if you aren't sure what you want. They serve wine glasses for 7-9 dollars - some from Yelping Dog, like their viogner, others just delicious like granache. Lucky for you they're open past 8pm, unlike most other spots on Bev, and have a nice, quiet ambiance for your date night or girl's get together. You can also grab a bottle or some cans to go ! read more

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Recently stopped in here for lunch and was not disappointed! The food was out of this world and authentic made to order. The wine selections were plentiful and the staff is knowledgeable about the menu and can help you select just the right one. read more

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Stopped here on a walk through downtown Staunton and Yelping Dog did not disappoint. This is a great place for a relaxing glass of wine and quick bite - we loved the Dragon Hook board! read more

It has been a while since we visited this, a favorite place, and we were happy to see it busy (not bustling) ...bit a fair amount of customers for a small town, early Friday night. We were lucky to get a few seats at the bar. The restaurant staff were bustling around. Waters were promptly placed before us. We perused the menu and waited for the bar staff to inquire as to our order. We waited. Waited. Waited. I started to get a little perplexed, then annoyed and then, frankly, incredulous. The staff was plentiful but no one came our way. Keep in mind: we're sitting AT the bar! I finally flagged someone down by hand gestures. It was impossible to actually make eye contact as no one would acknowledge our presence. Finally managed to get a second pour (another prolonged endeavor) and my husband and I remarked upon returning home that it was, hands down, the worst service we could recall. And that is. truly saying something. read more

I love this bar. The ambiance is perfect for a casual charcuterie or wine with friends. We got a bottle of Pinot Gris and it was wonderful. The staff was just the right amount of attentive. Would definitely recommend to wind down. read more

Yelping Dog Wine - Pinot Gris - Wine Bars Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

This place is so cute and perfect for a glass or so of wine. The service is amazing. Not only are they knowledgeable in wine, but they also try very hard to help find the perfect wine for you (including price which is sweet, because they don't try to make you spend more than you want too). I also love the dog theme. The menu has their dogs cartoon on it and they have cute books with dogs and wineries! I love everything about this place and will be here anytime I visit!!! Definitely a must, especially for the kid humans who work here! read more

This place is a gem. Stopped in on Wednesday night for the free wine tasting. All donations collected during that time the business matches and donates to a local animal organization. They offer hard ciders and kombucha in addition to wine. Non alcoholic beverages available too. My friend and I enjoyed The Ladybird grilled cheese and The Guacamole n Goat. Served with a side of chips and full size pickle spear. The food portions are above average and definitely worth the price. All made with quality ingredients. Our server Sara(h) went above and beyond to make our first experience a great one. It's a great place to eat whether you are into wine or not. read more