Step Up to the Plate! Start Your Culinary Adventure in Downtown Harrisonburg.
๐ฟ = Vegetarian Menu Options โ๏ธ = Vegan Menu Options
Billy Jack's
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Sticky Nuggs smothered with tasty house-made sauces! Also try mix & match sliders with toppings ranging from mac-n-cheese to pulled pork.
๐ 92 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 433-1793
Friendly City Food Co-op
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Stop by the Friendly City Food Co-op for weekly rotations of homestyle dishes and the hot bar (including brunch on Sundays!).
๐150 E Wolfe St | โ๏ธ (540) 801-8882
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
What's your favorite food item to make?
โI love frying food. I love making fried chicken. I love dark fried egg rolls, duck rolls, spring rolls. I like to fry nori rolls, I like to fry sushi. Itโs [like] a different dimensionโฆItโs crisp; itโs crackly. I love [it].โ
Village Juice & Kitchen
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Clean and fresh food, including sandwiches, grain and salad bowls, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies.
๐ 126 W Bruce St | โ๏ธ (540) 534-1002
Outskirts Food Truck
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This new food truck offers quick eats and Outta This World specials! Serving beefย and veggie hot dogs, fries, vegetarian chili, and more!
๐ 325 N Liberty St | โ๏ธ (540) 575-1141
Sage Bird Ciderworks
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Award-winning, locally crafted hard cider with a cozy taproom, outdoor seating, and full calendar of events.
๐ 325 N Liberty St | โ๏ธ (540) 607-8084
Taj of India
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Classic Indian favorites, tons of vegetarian options, and delicious naan.
๐ 34 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 615-5888
Cuban Burger
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Best known for award-winning burgers, sandwiches on authentic Cuban bread and its famous Chop Chop.
๐ 70 W Water St | โ๏ธ (540) 820-6486
The Friendly Fermenter
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Nanobrewery offering homebrew-inspired beers along with fun, shareable snacks.
๐ 20 S. Mason St, Suite B10 | โ๏ธ (540) 217-2614
Magpie Diner
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Full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant serving a modern diner-inspired menu. Brunch menu starts on Fridays!
๐ 85 W Gay Street | โ๏ธ (540) 383-4813
Texas Inn
The "new kids on the block," serving diner favorites, including famous chili dogs and breakfast all day.
๐ 95 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 434-1950
Montpelier Restaurant & Bar
Located inside Hotel Madison, this spot offers a modern twist on farm-to-table cuisine and specialty cocktails.
๐ 710 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 214-2280
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
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Comfortable spot featuring award-winning brews, new cocktails, Detroit-style pizza, and a huge lending library.
๐ 217 S Liberty St #105 | โ๏ธ (540) 217-5452
Jimmy Madison's
Features slow smoked BBQ, fresh from the pit daily using local hardwoods and a selection of house-made sauces.
๐ 121 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 432-1000
Mashita
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Serving up Korean-inspired dishes like kimchi fries and steamed bunsโ donโt miss their creative fusion specials.
๐ 105 N Liberty St | โ๏ธ (540) 810-1875
Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters
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Specialty coffee roasters that provide the Valley with bold roasts from around the world. pour-over, cold brew, and nitro.
๐ 325 N Liberty St | โ๏ธ (540) 607-8084
Clementine Cafรฉ
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Complemented by the rotating art exhibited on the walls, Clementineโs menu highlights seasonal dishes, Southern fare, and interesting international flavors.
๐ 153 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 801-8881
Capital Ale House
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Well-rounded menu and massive draught list. Plus, chicken pot pie rolls.
๐ 41 Court Square | โ๏ธ (540) 564-2537
Jack Brown's
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Wagyu beef burgers featuring both classic toppings and those with a twist like peanut butter and smoked bacon!
๐ 80 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 433-5225
Brothers Craft Brewing
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Brothers Craft Brewing was the first brewery on the scene and makes stellar beer. Started by three brothers as a labor of love, it has grown large enough to service all of the Virginia markets.
๐ 800 N Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 421-6599
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
What is your favorite memory of working at Brothers?
โWe are constantly doing fun and exciting things. We do a lot of philanthropyโฆ The model the brothers have always held since day one is that we need to give back to the community as much as, if not more than, the community gives to us. Weโre just fortunate to be able to make beer for a living.โ
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Lolaโs Delicatessen
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With house-made pastrami, corned beef and smoked tofu, this gourmet deli is a great spot for all appetites and offers grilled breakfast sandwiches all day.
๐ 122 S Main St #103 | โ๏ธ (540) 908-3253
BoBoKo Indonesian Cafรฉ
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Tiny cafรฉ with big flavors like a lemongrass-y chicken soup and slow cooked meat in coconut milk & exotic spices. French-style macarons made in-house.
๐ 217 S Liberty St #102 | โ๏ธ (540) 434-3542
Urgie's Cheesesteaks
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Straight from Philly โ enjoy cheesesteaks with Whiz or without, pierogies, tots, and funnel cake for dessert!
๐ 245 E Water St | โ๏ธ (540) 615-5455
Magnolia's Taco & Tequila Bar
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Taking inspiration from Jalisco, Mexico, and offering 100+ tequilas & mezcals, this spot serves up street tacos and margaritas on the rooftop patio.
๐ 14 E Water St | โ๏ธ (540) 217-5816
Finnigan's Cove
Along with fresh seafood, you can also find salads, steaks, sandwiches, wraps, and popular homemade soups.
๐ 30 W Water St | โ๏ธ (540) 433-9874
Beyond Restaurant & Lounge
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This Asian-fusion spot has fresh sushi, Vietnamese dishes like pho, Korean fare like bibimbap, and classics like pad thai and fried rice.
๐ 50 W Water St | โ๏ธ (540) 432-0105
El Pasiano Bakery
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Mexican sweet breads, cakes, and weekend specials like tamales
๐ 56 E Wolfe St | โ๏ธ (540) 209-8892
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
โWe love Harrisonburg! It really is a friendly city. It is so exciting to see people come here and love our pastries.โ
Restless Moons
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Brewing both large batches and small experimental kegs keeps the taps interesting.
๐ 120 W Wolfe St | โ๏ธ (540) 217-2726
Kline's Dairy Bar
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A scoop of the flavor-of-the-week at Klineโs is a must-try. Bonus if itโs black raspberry, peanut butter, cookies and cream, or banana pudding. Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year!
๐ 58 E Wolfe St | โ๏ธ (540) 434-6980
Strite's Donuts
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Hot and fresh! These donuts are a local staple. Check out this food truck's schedule & swing by for daily specials like German chocolate, maple bacon, raspberry truffle.
๐ 219 E Market St| โ๏ธ (540) 810-3070
Three Notchโd Valley Collab House
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This outpost focuses on smaller batches, community collaborations, and local ingredients.
๐ 241 E Market St | โ๏ธ (540) 217-5939
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn
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Pure happiness in every kernel. Flavors range from caramel-coated, spicy, chocolately, and beyond (like jellybean!). New featured flavor each month.
๐ 102 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 208-7601
Jack's Hideaway
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Harrisonburg's speakeasy! Top-notch whiskey selection and innovative craft cocktails.
๐ 92 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 209-8253
PULP
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PULP's menu features a variety of classic acaIฬ bowls with โmake your ownโ options where you can choose your own fruit, milk, and toppings.
๐ 135 S Main St | โ๏ธ (540) 437-1922
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Photo credits: John Ellis | Dan Emmerman | Katie Mitchell | Katie Schmid | Brandy Somers