food & restaurants

When it comes to dining, Lynchburg offers a wide range of food options. Whether you are looking for fine dining, a "down-home" Southern dinner, various ethnic fares, or café-style light lunch, our local restaurants have it all. In addition to great dining, Central Virginia is home to several wineries where one can spend a day touring facilities, tasting exquisite wine, and sampling the local cuisine.

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Allied Cafe

Located in the Allied Arts Building in Downtown Lynchburg, VA, experience an "Old Fashioned Style Diner." Choose from an assortment of short-order items at a reasonable price. Build your own Breakfast platter, a Biscuit, a Sandwich or  a Wrap, a Burger or a Dog or two, Tacos, Soup and add Sides, Desserts with your choice of Iced Tea,...

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar - Lynchburg

Applebee's is the largest casual dining chain in the world, with locations throughout the U.S. and many countries worldwide. We take pride in having a friendly, welcoming, neighborhood environment for both our staff and guests that makes everyone enjoy their Applebee's experience. Enjoy specialties like ribs and wings in a low key, relaxing atmosphere. Bar, lunch and dinner. Visa/Master...

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Big Lick Tropical Grill

Serving lunch and dinner, Big Licks offers a wide variety of unique food choices in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

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Bob Evans

Bob Evans serves delicious homestyle meals from classic breakfast favorites to a wide variety of dinners choices. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Bob Evans menu offers something for everyone. Catering for your special event is available.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Enjoy hot wings, wraps, salads and more while watching your favorite sporting event on one of the many wide screen TV's. A fun, relaxed atmosphere.

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Bull Branch

Described by Southern Living as half Paris, half New York, Bull Branch is one of Lynchburg's most eclectic eateries in historic downtown Lynchburg. The menu is small yet varied, and all dishes are made with fresh ingredients featuring flavors from around the globe.

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Catalano's Delicatessen

Delicious food, warm service and only the freshest of ingredients. Fresh, local ingredients and tastes of Italy combine as Catalano’s offers up traditional deli fare with a modern twist. Fresh mozzarella cheese oozes over vine-ripened tomatoes in sandwiches such as our Caprese sub and our hot Italian sausage sub with sautéed onions and peppers will have you saying,...

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Charleys

Founded in 1980 by former Major League Baseball player Charley Sands, Charley's has grown into one of Lynchburg's favorite restaurants with steaks, seafood, salads and Charley's classics like Chicken Mornay, Fajitas, Baby Back Ribs and more! Charley's is the perfect place for a business meeting, casual evening with friends or a romantic dinner for two.

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China Royal

Chinese cuisine with a few American dishes. Reservations suggested for parties of 5 or more. Full service or take out. Children's menu. ABC license. Visa/MasterCard/AMEX/ Discover/Local checks. Lunch, Dinner

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Choice Hibachi Buffet

Known as the “Walmart of Restaurants” by the owners, Choice Hibachi Buffet is a buffet-style restaurant like no other.   Food is available for all taste palates.  Chinese, Japanese, American and even Mexican dishes fill their buffet stations.  Think country cooking staples like macaroni and cheese, fried chicken and meat loaf, a step away from Chinese fare like...

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City Place & Co.

City Place Food & Co is a breath of fresh air in Wyndhurst. The deli is bright and cheery with an excellent menu selection that can be enjoyed by anyone. All of their food is made fresh and is not processed or frozen. Their deli meats don't use binders or fillers, and you can definitely taste the difference.  Enjoy a light breakfast or specialty items such as bagels,...

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Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel offers delicious homestyle meals, prepared from scratch daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Browse through the Old Country Store and gift shop while you wait.

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Depot Grille

Fun, railroad themed familly restaurant located on the riverfront downtown. Offering a broad range of American fare for business and casual lunch, or romantic dinner. The unique location offers a different restaurant experience for all ages as the antique bar and 'box car' kitchen set the stage for great food ranging from Bison Burger to Fresh Salmon, Baby Back Ribs any many other interesting...

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Dickeys

A casual, family atmoshpere serving all the best Bar B Que favorites. Conveniently located on Wards Road, and close to Liberty University. 

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Dish

A great restaurant with plenty of interesting options. The friendly wait staff cater to your every need, and the tapas and other menu items offer some of the best food in Central Virginia.

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Doc's Diner

A fun place with 'old diner' atmosphere, and an incredible view. Large portions of your favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located on Liberty Mountain near the main campus of Liberty University.

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Downtown Pizza

Downtown Lynchburg is experiencing a multitude of historic and exciting changes.  We at Downtown Pizza are proud to be a part of this growing community and are happy to provide a convenient lunch option of both quality and value.  Build your own pizza or purchase it by the slice, either way you can dine in or take out. Other items are available.

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Famous Anthony's

Specializing in delicious home cooked meals at a great price. Opened for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Conveniently located near River Ridge Mall and Liberty University.

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Farm Basket

Visit the Market Cafe to enjoy one of our signature sandwiches. Fine gifts for the garden, linens, china, toys, specialty foods, homemade lunches, Crane stationery, in-house calligraphy & printing. Custom filled gift baskets.

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Forty Twenty-Five - Restaurant and Bar

Enjoy breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere, then dinner with a more upscale feel. Serving a variety of favorites with a special touch. Located in the Hilton Garden Inn.

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Golden Corral

The famous Golden Choice Buffet you have come to expect from Golden Corral. Featuring fresh cut USDA choice steaks, endless food bar choices and fresh baked breads and desserts from the bakery. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Major credit cards accepted.

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Harbor Inn Seafood

Enjoy fresh seafood entrees, delicious steaks and our choice salad bar.

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Hot and Cold Cafe

Lynchburg's Premiere Indian-Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant

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IHOP

Enjoy a wide variety of delicious entrees for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There is something for everyone from pancakes, omelette's, steaks and chicken. IHOP is the place for great tasting food.  

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Isabella's Italian Trattoria

Experience Isabella's northern Italian Cuisine in an upscale casual atmosphere. Featuring gourmet pizzas, pastas, Tuscan grilled meats and fresh seafood. Reservations accepted. Lunch, Dinner

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Jerry's Bagels

Proudly offering made from scratch New York water style bagels, bagel sandwiches, salads and soups for dine in, carry out, and catering.

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Jimmy's on the James

Combine elements of a classic bistro with a casual version of the old supper clubs that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, you have Jimmy's on the James. So, this means an atmosphere that encourages socializing and in-house entertainment most nights. The menu includes items such as Lynwood's Baby Cakes, a blend of scallops, shrimp and crabmeat fried together like crabcake; and Lynchburg...

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Joe Beans

A drive-thru coffee shop that serves specialty coffees, teas and smoothies. We also carry baked goods and sell whole or ground coffee beans. Our coffee is roasted to order and shipped in 24 hours to assure freshness. Breakfast Lunch Dinner

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King's Island

Enjoy exquisite Chinese, Japanese, & American Cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere. Experience the Sushi bar, lunch buffet or order from the extensive menu at lunch or dinner.

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La Carretta Mexican Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. Four convenient locations to serve you. 2245 Langhorne Road (434) 528-6800 - 8004 Timberlake Rd. (434) 239-9071 -120 Simons Run (434) 237-4009 - Wards Crossing West, Wards Rd.      

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La Villa Da Toto

Enjoy Italian fare in a family friendly environment. A wide variety of pasta dishes are available: ravioli, lasagna, manicotti and stuffed shells, among others.

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Ledo Pizza

Ledo Pizza is famous for it's rectangular pizza. Thick pepperoni cut by hand is also a LEDO trademark. Subs are made with freshly baked bread and stuffed with our favorite items. The Italian salad is large enough for a meal and comes with or famous LEDO salad dressing. Other delicious entrees include lasagna, spaghetti, soup, salad, and breadsticks.

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Logans Road House

Choose from well prepared steaks, chicken, and seafood in a relaxed family atmosphere. Snack from Logan's famous peanut bucket while you wait for your meal.

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Lunch Bag

The Lunch Bag restaurant is located in the Holiday Inn Downtown in historic downtown Lynchburg. Stop by for a delicious breakfast to start your day, or top off your evening with a romantic dinner.

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Macado's

Macado's Restaurant, with its antique decor and full service bar, offers a large menu of overstuffed sandwiches, delicious entrees and gourmet desserts. Located near Candlers Mountain Station and Liberty university. Lunch, Dinner

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Magnolia Foods

Delicious sandwiches, salads and desserts served in a casual setting or for take-out. Come discover Lynchburg's best selection of wine, beer, cheese an specialty groceries. Call us! LunchDinner

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Main Street Eatery & Catering Company

A comfortable yet elegant restaurant on historic Main Street in the Heart of Old Town Lynchburg. Choice continental and new American cuisine in a quaint setting. Seafood, beef, duck, veal and seasonal menus. Oktober Fest, Oyster festival, game weeks and more. Major credit cards accepted. Special Oyster Fest The Main St. Eatery and Catering Co. is launching the annual and fabulous Oyster Fest....

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Mangia

Located in the heart of one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country, Mangia is the cornerstone of historic Rivermont Avenue.  The rustic Italian fare, extensive wine list, local artwork and convivial setting inspire a dining experience that is at once luscious and relaxed while allowing a family style feast.  People watch on the Café, have an intimate dinner in the candle lit...

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Market at Main

This full service breakfast and lunch restaurant offers a variety of selections in an old-style lunch counter atmosphere.  Wednesday through Saturday dinner will be served until 9:00pm. Dine in or carry out available.  Also shop in the expanded convenience store, with an emphasis on local and national products.

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Mikado Sushi & Hibachi

Mikado Sushi & Hibachi is located on Main Street in Downtown Lynchburg, VA. Our restaurant offers a wide array of fine Japanese dishes, such as Sushi Rolls, Sashimi, Miso Soup, Salad, Hibachi Entree, Shrimp Tempura, Yaki Soba Noodle, Kitchen Appetizer and so on. Try our food and service today. Come in for a Lunch Special or during evenings for a delicious dinner. Our goal at Mikado Sushi...

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Milano's Restaurant

Finest in Italian cuisine! Fine dining in a casual atmosphere with banquet facilities available. Seating up to 80 people. Daily lunch buffet. Lunch, Dinner, Buffet.

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Monte Carlo Restaurant

Enjoy Italian dishes and ask about specials and entertainment. Reservations are accepted. Sit-down service. ABC license. Major credit cards and checks accepted Dinner

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My Favourite Things Restaurant

Located on a road less traveled, My Favourite Things Restaurant offers a mix of American, Middle Eastern, Greek and Italian food. Enjoy a full traditional American breakfast menu including biscuits and gravy. Lunch and dinner offer items as varied as gyros, spinach and meat pies, fish and chips, kabobs, pasta dishes and grape leaves stuffed with rice, seasonings and beef or Lamb. Seafood specials...

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Neighbors Place

Casual Family Dining. a diverse menu including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, pizzas, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, delectable desserts and a full service bar.

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O'Charley's

Hungry? Good Food and Good Times are just around the corner at O'Charleys, a casual dining, family restaurant with all your favorites and a few surprises. Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Diners Club/Discover

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Olive Garden

When you're here, you're family! Enjoy a variety of delicious Italian specialties, made fresh for you.

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Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse offers a broad menu of unique items and innovative flavors, in an Aussie inspired laid back environment.

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Panera Bread

Our bakery-cafes are an everyday oasis. Comfortable. Friendly. Fashionable. Ask how we can bring Panera Bread to your next gathering with Via Panera catering

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Phase2 Dining & Entertainment

Phase 2 Dining & Entertainment, formally Cattle Annie's Restaurant, offers a wide variety of mouth-watering foods. Our newly expanded menu has something to please everyone including our delicious steaks. Come try us out before going to the club, or just stop by for dinner.

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Philippine Delight

Oriental fast food, eat in or take-out. Authentic Philippine pork or chicken kabobs as well as egg rolls , fried rice , pansit noodles and lo-mein. Catering available.

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Pok-E-Joe's

Slow cooked to perfection, enjoy Pok-E-Joe's Hickory Smoked Meats. Its barbecue is unique because it is Texas style, which you cannot find anywhere else in the city of Lynchburg. Choose from an assortment of burgers, hot dogs, salads, tacos and fresh cut fries. Soft drinks, sun brewed tea and Nanna pudding are available. You may place your order online. Catering avaliable upon...

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Ranch Road BBQ

Choose from beef brisket, pork, chicken, sausage and turkey plates, with a selection of sides that include mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw. The meat is offered as a sandwich or by the pound. Picnic table style seating. Eat-in or Take-out!

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Red Lobster

World's largest and best seafood restaurant! Enjoy our grilled steaks and chicken and combinations. Also specializing in pastas and salads. ABC license. Major credit cards accepted. Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 11:00am - 10:00pm; Fri. - Sat. 11:00am - 11:00pm. Dinner

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Robin Alexander Bistro

Robin Alexander… An American Bistro, in downtown Lynchburg, VA. Serving lunch and dinner Monday through Friday; dinner only on Saturday; closed Sundays.Seafood, Pasta, Steaks, Salads and Sandwiches. Parking Available across the street from the restaurant or at the corner of Commerce and Main.

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Ruby Tuesdays

Starts with a guaranteed-great burger and end up with a choice for just about everybody. The Ruby Tuesday menu is filled with variety and value – even our salad comes with endless choices and free refills (it’s the famous Fresh Garden Bar, of course). Whether you’re in the mood to have a snack or celebrate with a feast, if you come for lunch or come back again for dinner,...

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Sachiko's Porter House Restaurant and Lounge

In business for over 25 years, The Porter House Restaurant and Lounge offers casual dining in an elegant atmosphere. Specializing in seafood, prime angus beef, and much more, Porter House  offers an elegant dining room and private banquet facilities for your weddings, rehearsals, receptions, or business functions.

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Shaker's Good Food and Drink

Casual atmosphere with a full menu including soups , sandwiches, slow roasted prime rib, steaks, chicken and fresh fish prepared to order. Children's menu. ABC license. AMEX/Master Card/Visa

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Shoemakers American Grille

Shoemakers treats guests to big city dining right in the heart of downtown Lynchburg. Exposed brick, wooden timbers and duct work reflect the many personalities of a converted tobacco warehouse. Fine table linens with distinctive place settings add to the unique atmosphere of the beautifully appointed dining room. Shoemakers’ menu features the finest quality American fare including steaks, live...

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Sonic Drive In

Sonic is the largest chain of drive-in restaurants in America. One of the unique features of Sonic is the carhop - a member of the Sonic crew who delivers food directly to the customer's car. Average Cost Per Person: Under $10 Lunch Dinner

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Sundae Grill

The Sundae Grill is located in Candler's Station - across from Movies 10 behind Hardee's in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Sundae Grill serves up Hamburgers, Philly's, Salads and Lynchburg's best Ice Cream, Smoothies, Milkshakes, and Sundaes! Be sure to visit The Sundae~Grill, Jr Ice Cream & Specialties at River Ridge Mall. No personal checks are accepted at either location.

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SweetFrog

SweetFrog is one of the fastest growing brands of premium, all natural, self-serve yogurt restaurants. The family friendly shop features a wide variety of flavors and toppings that allow customers to design their very own premium yogurt dessert based on their personal tastes and preferences.

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Terrace on the James

Enjoy your favorite choices from the hot food bar, salad bar, delicious entrees or fresh deli sandwiches. Dine inside or on the terrace overlooking downtown Lynchburg and the scenic James River 8 floors below.

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Texas Inn

Located in downtown Lynchburg, stop by for hot dogs, chili, hamburgers, or our signature 'Cheesy Western'. A Lynchburg tradition, providing dining in a unique, casual environment.

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Texas Roadhouse

Enjoy hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, fresh baked bread and ice-cold beer.Legendary Food, Legendary Service, Legendary People.

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Texas Steak House & Saloon

Mesquite steaks, and barbeque chicken and shrimp. Sit down service or take out. ABC license. Visa/Master Card/ AMEX/Discover

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TGI Fridays

Serving up good times and good food.

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The Cavalier Store

The Cavalier is one of Lynchburg’s unique dining experiences where you can carve on your table and see license plates from around the world while waiting for your meal. Once a carriage house and turn-around for the trolley, the Cavalier now offers the best burgers and seasoned fries in all of Virginia, along with many other home town favorites. Dine In or Take-out, the Cavalier is a true,...

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The Corner Cafe

Come in and enjoy our warm friendly atmosphere and have one of the best burgers in Lynchburg along with appetizers, chicken and deli sandwiches, wraps, soups and much more. All entrees served with our "famous“ fresh cut fries. Check out our website for complete menu selection. Weekly specials offered. Two large flat screen TVs available on site. Live music on some Friday or Saturday...

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The Crown

The Crown is more than just a restaurant. It’s where we celebrated – our first date, our anniversaries and birthdays, our proms and promotions. “The Crown” has been part of our best memories for the past four decades. Today, with a renewed vision and a continued commitment to excellence, The Crown is the place to crown more of your cherished memories –...

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The Drowsy Poet Lakeside Dr

The real Drowsy Poet coffeehouse and cafe. We have a great menu with lots of variety and daily specials. You can also order from our catering menu to take with you or have your function in our cafe. We appreciate your business.

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The Muse Coffee Company

The Muse Coffee Company is a coffee micro-roasting company. Along with roasting the green coffee beans on site, you may also choose from its menu which has Blended drinks & Beverages, Hot & Cold Tea along with Pastries, Sweets and Eats. Take a bag of fresh roasted coffee home with you.

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The Muse Eight-Thirty

The Muse Eight-Thirty Club is Lynchburg’s new premier live music venue.

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The Ploughcroft Tea Room

Enjoy A Selection of Authentic British Cuisine and Fine Teas! Ploughcroft Tea Room offers a distinct selection of appetizers, soups and entrees to satisfy every taste, including fresh seasonal dishes. And of course, don't forget to check out our selection of mouth-watering desserts. A daily lunch menu, afternoon tea, delectable desserts, seasonal dishes and custom private party menus are...

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The Stoney Badger Tavern

Now Open 11 AM to 1:30 AM, Seven Days Each Week, Stoney Badger Tavern offers the finest in food and entertainment. Join us for lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal! Take a look at our menu – there's something for everyone.

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The White Hart Cafe

The White Hart Cafe offers affordable gourmet quality meals in an English Pub atmosphere, featuring fairly-traded, fresh-roasted coffee, teas, and fresh-baked desserts using orgainic ingredients. Beer and wine on and off premises. Live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Browse the shelves of new and used books while enjoying a specialty coffee drink or one of our fine teas. Open for lunch and...

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Vinny's Italian Grill

Wonderful, affordable food in a great family atmosphere. Pizza, pasta, soups, salads, calzones, veal, seafood and much, much more. Something for everyone, including the little ones.

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Waterstone Fire Roasted Pizza

Waterstone redefines the idea of “casual” with a unique and fresh approach to dining. The decor is distinctly industrial with open exposed granite block walls, heavy timber beams, and an airy atrium. An open kitchen allows diners to see the chefs at work. The menu includes a variety of delicious, thin crust pizzas made to order in the brick ovens, market fresh salads, as well as...

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West Manor

Bring the entire family each Sunday for a sit down country dinner served family style complete with Fried Chicken and a choice of Virginia Glazed Ham or Home Style Meatloaf. Sides include macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pinto beans and corn pudding with biscuits, cornbread and the best apple butter around.  Best of all, it is all you can eat for...

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