We parked at the swinging bridge & really enjoyed walking that/watching water turtles. Then a small walk past a few other eateries in this little Main Street. Both enjoyed Turkey blt on sourdough. Includes drink and one nice side. I tried corn fritters which were small fritters with creamed corn filling. Husband enjoyed his fries. Highly recommend this friendly nostalgic place!
Mark M.
Best food in town burgers are fantastic also pizza and even frog legs which are out of sight calzones salads subs breakfast all day and Hersheys ice cream 12 flavors
E8503SJsusang
What a cute little diner! We stumbled upon this place and , boy, are we glad we did! I had fried shrimp, turnip greens, and green beans. The veggies tasted homemade and the shrimp were large and plentiful. It was yummy! The atmosphere is very nostalgic and there seemed to be several local folks dining there, as well.
Mary S.
It's a great place if you're white, don't need a service dog and loudly proclaim you're a conservative "Christian. "
Domenick G.
As far as small town local diners go this place is awesome! I got the briars brunch burger with cole slaw and all of it was absolutely delicious and the prices aren't bad either. The staff is kind, attentive and over all just genuinely nice people. I definitely suggest this for family's, cute date nights and everything in between!
Candace C.
We were on our way to NC and came across this as an option for a good halfway point for lunch. The online reviews were great so we figured we'd give it a try even though we weren't sure what to expect. The waitstaff were all so friendly and accommodating and it definitely had the feel of a small town diner. We had 7 people and all ordered different things that we loved! The fries were delicious and the homemade house chips were warm and fresh. Burgers, chicken club, regular club, omelette and mozzarella sticks all got rave reviews from our gang. Next time I want to try a millshake. I bet they're delicious too!
jnordblomhannum
At first it appeared to be a step back into the past, and in a way it was. The decor is vintage, but charming. The food is good, especially the homemade potato chips! Our waitress was incredibly sweet, kind and terrific. Special note: The rest room really is in the right!
104barbarae
So many places have closed due to the pandemic that we’ve found it challenging now that we’re taking road trips again to find good local places to dine. We were delighted to see this small cafe as we were driving through Buchanan, it was open and welcoming. Mostly local customers, so it felt “real” and we enjoyed the presence of a couple of fun characters that must be regulars. Food that we had was okay, not stellar but fine - turnip greens too salty, tomato in the salad “not fit to eat, as my mother-in-law would say - except the biscuits were perfect, light, not a bit greasy, served warm! It didn’t look like the type of place to order pizza, but we saw one ordered by a table of local people and it looked delicious. Decor is fun, lots of memorabilia (much Coca-Cola stuff, including a life-sized cutout of Santa with a Coke). Nice notes from happy customers and old articles under the glass on tabletops. Counter seats still closed to maintain distance between diners, though no one wore masks. There is an ice cream counter and - unexpectedly - a good selection of greeting cards! We would definitely return.
tedmc_12
The exterior building sign still says Ransone's Drug. The window signage reads 'The Buchanan Fountain and Grille' who now operates the food service there. They serve breakfast all day. Since I was going canoeing with Twin River Outfitters, I had the Build Your Own Omelet with everything except the bacon and sausage. It comes with string hash browns which does not need ketchup, a biscuit, and a drink. All was excellent. My spouse chose the Grilled Chicken Salad, also excellent. Homestyle dinners, burgers, subs and pizza are on the menu. Seating is limited They also serve Hershey's ice cream and old fashioned milk shakes and floats. Will come back for those.
Sarah C.
We love this ole drug store as it has been a part of our lives since the 50's. The new owner is doing well at providing satisfying meals at good prices. We love their Malts and Milk Shakes. Definitely a blast from the past! Wish they would open the soda counter now that Covid is on the wane.
Four of us went and tried four different items. All very good. We've already decided to go back and try four more.
D S.
Really enjoyed the catfish here! Family has enjoyed everything that we have ordered from here as well. Only downside is inconsistent hours. Hopefully, will be back to normal soon!!
Jeannie P.
Great little diner. The chicken fried steak was very good. So was the Philly cheese steak. I like that they steamed the bun. Our waitress was also very nice.
Jillian21804
Truly a step back in time outside and in. The atmosphere is cute and the service was warm and inviting. The food is very responsible and just the right amount. Would definitely recommend.
G2783TQjamiec
We stopped in one day after floating the river. The young man that waited on us was excellent. Tall and handsome young man was very helpful and took such good care of us. Hate to say this but everyone else in the place seemed to not be very friendly. They never smiled and was short when we went to pay. The food was good but we had to pay for a glass of water which is free everywhere else we have eaten. It was pretty expensive if you compare it to other places in the area. My advice to them, at least fake a smile and quit charging for water and be thankful for good natured help.
We parked at the swinging bridge & really enjoyed walking that/watching water turtles. Then a small walk past a few other eateries in this little Main Street. Both enjoyed Turkey blt on sourdough. Includes drink and one nice side. I tried corn fritters which were small fritters with creamed corn filling. Husband enjoyed his fries. Highly recommend this friendly nostalgic place!
Best food in town burgers are fantastic also pizza and even frog legs which are out of sight calzones salads subs breakfast all day and Hersheys ice cream 12 flavors
What a cute little diner! We stumbled upon this place and , boy, are we glad we did! I had fried shrimp, turnip greens, and green beans. The veggies tasted homemade and the shrimp were large and plentiful. It was yummy! The atmosphere is very nostalgic and there seemed to be several local folks dining there, as well.
It's a great place if you're white, don't need a service dog and loudly proclaim you're a conservative "Christian. "
As far as small town local diners go this place is awesome! I got the briars brunch burger with cole slaw and all of it was absolutely delicious and the prices aren't bad either. The staff is kind, attentive and over all just genuinely nice people. I definitely suggest this for family's, cute date nights and everything in between!
We were on our way to NC and came across this as an option for a good halfway point for lunch. The online reviews were great so we figured we'd give it a try even though we weren't sure what to expect. The waitstaff were all so friendly and accommodating and it definitely had the feel of a small town diner. We had 7 people and all ordered different things that we loved! The fries were delicious and the homemade house chips were warm and fresh. Burgers, chicken club, regular club, omelette and mozzarella sticks all got rave reviews from our gang. Next time I want to try a millshake. I bet they're delicious too!
At first it appeared to be a step back into the past, and in a way it was. The decor is vintage, but charming. The food is good, especially the homemade potato chips! Our waitress was incredibly sweet, kind and terrific. Special note: The rest room really is in the right!
So many places have closed due to the pandemic that we’ve found it challenging now that we’re taking road trips again to find good local places to dine. We were delighted to see this small cafe as we were driving through Buchanan, it was open and welcoming. Mostly local customers, so it felt “real” and we enjoyed the presence of a couple of fun characters that must be regulars. Food that we had was okay, not stellar but fine - turnip greens too salty, tomato in the salad “not fit to eat, as my mother-in-law would say - except the biscuits were perfect, light, not a bit greasy, served warm! It didn’t look like the type of place to order pizza, but we saw one ordered by a table of local people and it looked delicious. Decor is fun, lots of memorabilia (much Coca-Cola stuff, including a life-sized cutout of Santa with a Coke). Nice notes from happy customers and old articles under the glass on tabletops. Counter seats still closed to maintain distance between diners, though no one wore masks. There is an ice cream counter and - unexpectedly - a good selection of greeting cards! We would definitely return.
The exterior building sign still says Ransone's Drug. The window signage reads 'The Buchanan Fountain and Grille' who now operates the food service there. They serve breakfast all day. Since I was going canoeing with Twin River Outfitters, I had the Build Your Own Omelet with everything except the bacon and sausage. It comes with string hash browns which does not need ketchup, a biscuit, and a drink. All was excellent. My spouse chose the Grilled Chicken Salad, also excellent. Homestyle dinners, burgers, subs and pizza are on the menu. Seating is limited They also serve Hershey's ice cream and old fashioned milk shakes and floats. Will come back for those.
We love this ole drug store as it has been a part of our lives since the 50's. The new owner is doing well at providing satisfying meals at good prices. We love their Malts and Milk Shakes. Definitely a blast from the past! Wish they would open the soda counter now that Covid is on the wane.
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Four of us went and tried four different items. All very good. We've already decided to go back and try four more.
Really enjoyed the catfish here! Family has enjoyed everything that we have ordered from here as well. Only downside is inconsistent hours. Hopefully, will be back to normal soon!!
Great little diner. The chicken fried steak was very good. So was the Philly cheese steak. I like that they steamed the bun. Our waitress was also very nice.
Truly a step back in time outside and in. The atmosphere is cute and the service was warm and inviting. The food is very responsible and just the right amount. Would definitely recommend.
We stopped in one day after floating the river. The young man that waited on us was excellent. Tall and handsome young man was very helpful and took such good care of us. Hate to say this but everyone else in the place seemed to not be very friendly. They never smiled and was short when we went to pay. The food was good but we had to pay for a glass of water which is free everywhere else we have eaten. It was pretty expensive if you compare it to other places in the area. My advice to them, at least fake a smile and quit charging for water and be thankful for good natured help.