Great food, great vibes. Amazing place to come when starving
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonja Saylor
We loved everything about this place especially the food. Finding gems like this make us feel we won the day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn Musser
This is a little quaint mom and Papa Diner in the center of town. Would be a nice outing from the Washington DC area. Beautiful countryside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia Nelson
Vintage restaurant with friendly service and terrific prices. Food is good but restaurant is a bit cramped and furniture old and a little uncomfortable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bryan Moore
Friendly, prompt service. Amazing breakfast food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregory Chambers
What else is there to say that hasn’t been said in other reviews. Overall it took a hour to eat. The person mentioning the dishes being washed in tepid water was very correct . I don’t know how the health department hasn’t cracked down on that. No paper towels in the bathrooms. The food was very flavor free and just wasn’t what was expected. I for one have never seen chopped up French fries used as home potatoes. Those were dry too. I don’t often write reviews but here I am. Also this was clearly the most disorganized staff I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dina Gallo
Like stepping into the past, large portions, good food, very reasonable b ly priced. First time there, will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don
I really wanted to like Betty’s — it’s a charming, old-school spot and one of the few breakfast diners in Shepherdstown — but the experience fell flat.
Service was incredibly slow. A couple who arrived at the exact same time I did received their food, ate, and left before my meal even made it to the table. There was no communication or acknowledgment from the staff, just a long, awkward wait.
What really concerned me, though, was that dishes were being washed right in front of everyone behind the counter by hand. The water didn’t look anywhere near hot enough to properly sanitize, and I didn’t see any sanitizing solution being used — just regular dish soap. In a restaurant setting, that’s worrisome and honestly made me nervous about getting sick.
When the food finally came, it was bland and forgettable. Nothing terrible, but definitely not memorable — the kind of breakfast that feels more like an obligation than a treat. Betty’s seems to be the beneficiary of being one of the only breakfast options in town rather than excelling on its own merits.
Also, they’re cash only, which feels outdated in 2025. There’s an ATM inside, but it hits you with a $2.75 fee — a nice little side profit for them, I’m sure.
Overall, between the slow service, questionable sanitation setup, and underwhelming food, I left disappointed and doubtful I’d return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Philip Morris
Great food and excellent service. Best diner in the thumb
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don Greger
Went for breakfast a couple of times.. Service is great and the food is consistently delicious. I recommend the pancakes which are enormous and better than anywhere around. Only downside is the cash only requirement... Especially when their ATM is down...
It's a nice restaurant with homemade cooking! Will definitely visit again my next trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russ Relkin
Basic diner with great service right in town. Breakfast was good, really enjoyed the chicken and waffles. Western omelette was OK, would have liked more veggies. Our pancakes came out dry and not fluffy. Cash only.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Bob Smith
This is a breakfast stalwart in Shepherdstown which also serves as a meeting place for the town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin Myers
Great breakfast. Really enjoyed the biscuits and gravy! Super soft biscuits! Great homemade sausage patties sourced from a local meat market.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn “Daddi Paws” McDermott
Always the best food, best service and best staff. My ultimate favorite when I’m in Shepherdstown visiting.
Great food, great vibes. Amazing place to come when starving
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved everything about this place especially the food. Finding gems like this make us feel we won the day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a little quaint mom and Papa Diner in the center of town. Would be a nice outing from the Washington DC area. Beautiful countryside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vintage restaurant with friendly service and terrific prices. Food is good but restaurant is a bit cramped and furniture old and a little uncomfortable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Friendly, prompt service. Amazing breakfast food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What else is there to say that hasn’t been said in other reviews. Overall it took a hour to eat. The person mentioning the dishes being washed in tepid water was very correct . I don’t know how the health department hasn’t cracked down on that. No paper towels in the bathrooms. The food was very flavor free and just wasn’t what was expected. I for one have never seen chopped up French fries used as home potatoes. Those were dry too. I don’t often write reviews but here I am. Also this was clearly the most disorganized staff I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Like stepping into the past, large portions, good food, very reasonable b ly priced. First time there, will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really wanted to like Betty’s — it’s a charming, old-school spot and one of the few breakfast diners in Shepherdstown — but the experience fell flat.
Service was incredibly slow. A couple who arrived at the exact same time I did received their food, ate, and left before my meal even made it to the table. There was no communication or acknowledgment from the staff, just a long, awkward wait.
What really concerned me, though, was that dishes were being washed right in front of everyone behind the counter by hand. The water didn’t look anywhere near hot enough to properly sanitize, and I didn’t see any sanitizing solution being used — just regular dish soap. In a restaurant setting, that’s worrisome and honestly made me nervous about getting sick.
When the food finally came, it was bland and forgettable. Nothing terrible, but definitely not memorable — the kind of breakfast that feels more like an obligation than a treat. Betty’s seems to be the beneficiary of being one of the only breakfast options in town rather than excelling on its own merits.
Also, they’re cash only, which feels outdated in 2025. There’s an ATM inside, but it hits you with a $2.75 fee — a nice little side profit for them, I’m sure.
Overall, between the slow service, questionable sanitation setup, and underwhelming food, I left disappointed and doubtful I’d return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food and excellent service. Best diner in the thumb
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for breakfast a couple of times.. Service is great and the food is consistently delicious. I recommend the pancakes which are enormous and better than anywhere around. Only downside is the cash only requirement... Especially when their ATM is down...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It's a nice restaurant with homemade cooking! Will definitely visit again my next trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Basic diner with great service right in town. Breakfast was good, really enjoyed the chicken and waffles. Western omelette was OK, would have liked more veggies. Our pancakes came out dry and not fluffy. Cash only.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
This is a breakfast stalwart in Shepherdstown which also serves as a meeting place for the town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great breakfast. Really enjoyed the biscuits and gravy! Super soft biscuits! Great homemade sausage patties sourced from a local meat market.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always the best food, best service and best staff. My ultimate favorite when I’m in Shepherdstown visiting.
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