Hellbender's Cafe

23221 Taylor Valley Rd, Damascus

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Nancy Kondracki

Only place open along the Creeper Trail the day we rode. Grateful for a place to grab lunch. BBQ sandwich was basic but good. Nice restroom too. Staff friendly. Patio seating so out of the sun!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Sandwich

Matt Corbin

BBQ sandwich with slaw hit the spot while on the VA Creeper Trail!

Joe Schmoe

Perfect location to stop for an ice cream along the trail

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Abigail Redman

Such a fun little place to stop and eat while riding the Creeper Trail. We had really friendly service, and the tables and restrooms were remarkably clean despite the huge crowds that stop here every day. Expect to wait a while to get your food, because this is a small spot and the only place to get a meal on the trip from Whitetop to Damascus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sharon Findlay

Theresa is a saint!

Jeremy Salyers

Great ice cream on the Creeper Trail.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allison Foster

Stopped in while taking a ride on the Virginia creeper trail Great ice cream and BBQ! And fast service despite being busy! menu isn’t huge but it has something for everyone. Especially loved the local ice cream options. Clean bathrooms lots of outdoor seating both sunny and shaded. Perfect place, we Loved it!

Aaron Gordon

Great spot to rest and recharge. Staff were super nice. Just got ice cream this go around but we will definitely save some room to try the food next time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bernadette Lyford

I so wish you had been open for those of us on the trail yesterday but you weren't. It would be a good idea if all the bicycling outfitters pitched in to keep you open every day because you are an asset to the trail.

John Baker

Absolutely the coolest place to visit. Great atmosphere calm and Serene . The food was exceptionally well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Palmer

Great lunch or snack stop on the way down the Creeper Trail from Whitetop heading towards Damacus, and Abingdon. Lots of surrounding natural beauty along with lots of happy fellow bicyclist.

Kid-friendliness: Very Family Oriented.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

Timm White

This is my new favorite gem I found while out riding my bike! The best food I've had in a long time! The ladies working there are amazing also. Love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, BBQ Sandwich

John Glessner

We had a quick bite here on our trip down the Virginia Creeper Trail. Good food and prices, convenient and friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad, Fries, Add Ice Cream For

R C

Nice place to stop for lunch on the VA Creeper trail. The food is good and the people are friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MB Burrows

We ride the Creeper Trail in mid to late October every year and love to stop at Hellbenders for lunch . The BBQ is delicious !! Ice cream and dessert too !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Dog and Fries, BBQ Sandwich

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