Buchanan Fountain and Grille

The atmosphere is better than 5 stars! This place has the feel of an old time diner with a lot of fun stuff to look at while here. The food is equally as good. We had the homemade potato soup (AMAZING) and the hot club with a side of fries. Everything was hit and delicious. I consider this a great find and would definitely come again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is great price are affordable. Friendly service. Love how the restaurant has not changed still set for the 50s. Recommend going and checking out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My boyfriend and I stopped by here to get lunch on our way through town and WOW! The food was phenomenal and the crew was so kind and helpful! Cannot recommend this place enough. Amazing food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was horrible 3 of us ate there for dinner thought food would be better and at least homade me and my friend got sick, burgers were burnt and raw on inside they tasted like perfume seen Fry's came out of Ore-Ida bag and the Mac salad and potato salad was store bought and the price for 2 meals was $40 for horrible food and they didn't have no to go boxes had to put my food in a grocery bag they had

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

Great pizza !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice old little diner, right in the middle of a old little town.

My burger and fries were excellent. If you're driving through Buchanan I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

We stopped by today, man the cowboy burger was awesome 😎! We had the hand cut fries, dang they were the best I have ever eaten!! Don't sleep in this place.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Stopped here for a little lunch as we were passing through to Natural Bridge. Total 5 ⭐️ 10/10 experience. We got our food to go bc we had our dogs with us and it’s super hot out today but we took turns checking out the place while we waited. So much history in this adorable restaurant. Loads of seating available, booths, tables, and old style counter seating on those round stool that spin, the ones we all loved to sit on as kids. Loads of free parking close by. The food was amazing. Absolutely delicious! I got a the James River burger which is basically a burger with bacon and I had them hold the cheese. It was cooked perfectly and my husband got a Philly Steak burger, also delish!! Looks like they also have ice cream and milk shakes but honestly we were both totally full after our meal. It was plenty of food to fill us up, for sure. And the lady who helped us was so nice and friendly. She even offered to serve us if we wanted to sit outside at the tables which we would have done if it hadn’t been 88 degrees out. Too hot for dogs to sit in the sun. Oh, I almost forgot. It also has some cool stuff inside like an old time juke box and coke and Dr. pepper coolers. Will definitely eat here again next time we pass through. Check this place out. You won’t regret it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was great and the staff were super friendly. Service was a little slow but I think it was because there were only 2 ladies working. The slow service wasn’t a problem at all but my main issue was the state of the bathroom. I didn’t even want to take a picture to share. Just plan on pooping at the antique store a few doors down ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Worth the visit, best burger in virginia

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wasn't busy when we visited, but I hope if it gets full they have more staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger

Friendly service, very tasty burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great little place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Seems like a staple to Buchanan and for good reason. This will be our new spot when traveling.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fountain Burger

Stopped in during a road trip and couldn’t have been more impressed. This place is pure Americana—vintage charm, friendly service, and food that hits the spot without trying too hard. I had the Fountain Burger with onion straws, and it was hands-down better than anything I’ve had at chain joints. Old-school, juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor.

The interior is cozy and nostalgic with checkerboard tile floors and counter seating that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a simpler time. You can tell this place is a local favorite, and now it’s one of mine too. If you’re passing through Buchanan, do yourself a favor and eat here. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why road trips are still worth taking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5