Eating Locally on the Road?

[jaxthedog]

What are your favorite LOCALLY-OWNED eateries. Those of us planning spring/summer/autumn rides for 2012 would appreciate your update.

Here are some of mine:heart:

http://thechurchoftheopenroad.blogspot.com/2012/01/buying-from-local-guy-eating-with-local.html

[SCQTT]

Thurman Cafe, Columbus Ohio
Los Tortugas Deli Mexicana, Memphis TN

[DarrylRi]

I see you're in NorCal, Jax! Have you visited The Woolgrowers in Los Banos? Yum!

[tommcgee]

What are your favorite LOCALLY-OWNED eateries. Those of us planning spring/summer/autumn rides for 2012 would appreciate your update.

Look for the places that have lots of work trucks parked outside. The more ladders, the better.

[t6pilot]

For Huntington Beach California heres my recommendations.
Breakfast
Ohana Breadcrumb. Beach and Garfield. Lunch also
Sugar shack. Main st. Breakfast and lunch
Mexican. Las Barcas. Beach Atlanta lunch dinner
Johns Philly grill. Beach blvd.
Harbor House. Coast Highway open 24/7
Cappies west Newport breakfast lunch
All are locally owned, friendly staff and great food

[175887]

None of these are on the open road. I seldom travel via highways.

Blowing Rock, NC: Woodland's BBQ
Damascus, VA: Old Mill Inn & Restaurant
Asheville, NC: Moose Cafe at the Western NC Farmer's Market
New Bern, NC: Capt'n Ratty's Seafood

[JStrube]

Great blog! I noticed you hit Sonora... A bit south is Mariposa. a few great restaurants there. Savoury is fine dining, Charles Street Dinner House is steak, Pony Expresso is local coffee with local pastries, plus, for a sandwich to take into Yosemite, try Deli Garden Cafe at the River Rock Inn. They also do dinners some times. Just don't go to Pizza Plus for pizza... They have great breakfast & burgers, but the pizza stinks compared to Pizza Express...

[henzilla]

Look for the places that have lots of work trucks parked outside. The more ladders, the better.

or the EMS, LEO's and firefighters either it's real good or real cheap, sometimes both:whistle

[martinPH]

Look for the places that have lots of work trucks parked outside. The more ladders, the better.

Yep, pickups out side of small greasy spoons is always a good sign. Get off of the bypass and head into small towns.

[rkoreis]

Joe's Giant Orange, Exit 684, Shasta Lake.

[Newstar]

or the EMS, LEO's and firefighters either it's real good or real cheap, sometimes both:whistle

Amore Pizza, Newark, DE
Amore Pizza, Bear, DE

Both are very safe and well protected by the county and state PD! HUUUUUGE portions and expansive, inexpensive menu.

[Newstar]

Some other favorites:

Woodstock Station Brewery, Woodstock, New Hampshire
Durham's Best BBQ, Elkton, MD
Black Hog BBQ, Frederick, MD
Hank's Place, Chadds Ford, PA

[32232]

There are some websites dedicated to non-chain restaurants:
http://www.roadfood.com/
http://www.unchainedworld.com/

I can't vouch for their choices, but it's a good place to start.

[bmwrider88]

the concept of eating well (IE: NOT "fast food") on the road has been kicked around here and there. this is certainly a valid point for discussion at any time!

i love small mom-&-pop joints. any number of- or type of, vehicles parked outside such a place is sure enough an indication of good eatin within. the only other sure thing is that good food will rarely be found at an exit off a freeway or interstate highway- you really do have to go into town- and it is most always worth it to do so.

Bube's Brewery- Mt Joy PA
10th Avenue Steaks- 10th & Oregon, South Philly PA
Baker's Diner- US 15 Dillsburg PA

[40427]

The Rock House , Linville Falls NC. on NC220

[David Whittle]

The Country Pride Cafe, US-421 and St. Rd. 28 near Frankfort, IN. usually my starting point for Breakfast. They generally close around 3 pm. so have to find something else on way home.

[PGlaves]

The Chile Pepper Cafe - TX Hwy 118 - Study Butte, TX
The Starlight Theater Restaurant - In the Ghost Town - Terlingua, TX
Tivo's Place - TX Hwy 118 - 13 miles N. of Study Butte, TX

The Free State Brewery, Massachusetts Avenue, Downtown Lawrence, KS

[Rpbump]

For the best BBQ in Jacksonville, FL try GATORS. Located on the west side of Jax just south of Beaver St on Cahoon.

[Peter_Krynicki]

Working South, B.O.'s (Buddy Owen's) Fishwagon in Key West, Florida. Some of the best fish sandwiches on the island which includes fries. (no credit cards here)

http://www.bosfishwagon.com/

If you do the Four Corners, you'll probaby miss this.

[oldnslow]

Any 'El Taco' in Springfield MO area...counter service only, no waitress, no alcohol, best hot taco sauce anywhere! A local owned chain. A small off shoot of their parent restaurant, Mexican Villa, but I think its better.

Caspers Chili in Springfield MO. Closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Expect to wait for a table. Its inside an old quonset hut. Just eat and enjoy, don't ask to many questions or get to curious about the kitchen though...It's GREAT about once a year, that'll do you for awhile!

Look up 'greasy spoon' in the dictionary, and this place will be pictured!

[queretaro]

Earthdog Cafe in Berkley Springs, WV

[SugarHillCTD]

Cafe Noche, Conway N.H.

On Rt 16 at the east end of the Kanc'

http://www.cafenoche.net/

Owner is a fellow MC (ADV) rider

Great food.

[gfspencer]

If you want to talk about BBQ . . . Lexington BBQ in Lexington, N.C. just off Hwy 29 South. It's vinegar based BBQ and slaw. :eat

[40427]

naw, Speedys is better.
but they do not make white slaw.

[gfspencer]

naw, Speedys is better.
but they do not make white slaw.
I'll try it the next time I'm in Lexington. :eat

[windypoint]

Best bisquits and gravy I ever ate ( that is a statement) were in Eukiah , Oregon. Next to the railroad tracks in that very small town. Sorry the name is now in the fog.

[Delaware.Dave]

I'm stating a website that covers the DelMarVa peninsula for places to go and good things to eat. Anyone is welcome to submit entries:

http://www.rollinghunger.org/

[SeabeckS]

Best bisquits and gravy I ever ate ( that is a statement) were in Eukiah , Oregon. Next to the railroad tracks in that very small town. Sorry the name is now in the fog.

Perhaps you mean Ukiah, California? About 14 miles from Oregon on I-5?

[Ken F]

Any 'El Taco' in Springfield MO area...
Caspers Chili in Springfield MO.

Old Hiway, in total agreement with you! Another good "family style" is The Cedars at w.bypass & Chestnut.

Caspers as you say is good for about once each year! lol

Ken

[gfspencer]

If you are ever in the North Carolina mountains around Jefferson or Sparta make a detour to Shatley Springs. They serve lunch and dinner "family style". You sit down at a table with a group of folks and the food starts coming out - Country Ham, Fried Chicken, corn on the cob, green beans, mashed potatoes . . . . . . ! Just make sure to leave room for dessert.

[manicmechanic]

I hesitate to recommend the Shack in the Back, in Fairdale, KY, mainly because I want to keep it to myself and those who ride with me. They make you sit ourside under a canopy, with (at last count) 5 home-made sauces for your 'cue. Various items on the menu, including burgoo, and pretty good sweet tea. All served by high school cheerleaders. Terrible place. I guess I'll just have to keep going back there until they get it right.

[Lawrence_D]

Bubba's BBQ Ennis, TX

Town Topic, Kansas City, MO

Oklahoma Joe's, Kansas City, KS

Milton's, Lawrence, KS

[piperjim]

Colorado Springs: Carlos Miguels

Pueblo: Tres Margaritas

Walsenburg: George's (breakfast and lunch only)

Trinidad: Black Jack's Steakhouse

[angysdad]

Montréal,Qc...
Best ribs...Bar-B-Barn (downtown or west end locations)
Best chinese...Restaurant Hong Kong...Gen Tao and bbq pork to die for (St-Laurent boul, south)
Best smoked meat sandwich (worldwide)...Schwartz's deli (St-Laurent boul, north)

[decotriumph98]

Lynchburg: The Caboose BBQ (on the square)
Manchester: Jiffy Burger on Hwy 41
Tullahoma: Jiffy Dip on West Lincoln St.; Emil's on East Lincoln St.
Murfreesboro (& Lebanon & Nashville): Demos' Steak & Spaghetti House
Murfreesboro (& Smyrna): Toot's

[Motor unit 7]

This is great !!!

I have suggested that they put this in the Magazine, maybe do one State/Province a month it would be great, I could visit some of these places while on the road and know what they are like before I get there

I do fallow Roadfood.com but it is not really related to motorcycle touring type food spots.

I would like to see and articles on motorcycle food the best camping spots and maybe through in the best roads for each State/ Province.

There are lots of fabulous places that we miss, I did the Notches Trace last your did not even know about it till I stayed with other touring people and found a great restaurant in Lawrenceburg TN. I think it was the Taste of the Town.

Keep it up people Maybe we can get to know some of the great spots in North America to travel! :clap:clap

[Motor unit 7]

:bar
OKay you people have it right though look for the Fire, Police or Ambulance for lots of food at a great price, in most cases the food is good although I have known some spot that well you had to know what to ask for or you would get:sick less that good food.

[AKsuited]

I had breakfast here on the way to the Gaspe.

Very nice food, very well presented, incredibly attractive waitresses, and much local charm. Perhaps the best breakfast along the road I've ever had.

I don't remember the town, but I'll always remember the restaurant and the pleasant experience I had.

Quebec is a great place to find a good meal.

Harry

[squiffynimrod]

I happened across this bit of heaven returning from the Redmond rally:

http://barleybrowns.com/home

Not a great website but the beer was fantastic. Watched some of the food coming out from the kitchen- "WOW!" Had the Reuben- one of the best I've ever had.

Stayed here:

http://bridgestreetinn.net/

Reasonable, great breakfast in the lobby, within stumbling distance of Barley Browns.

Also make sure to check out http://geisergrand.com/. Nice!!

[oldnslow]

.... incredibly attractive waitresses,


Harry

And you show us a picture of your bike!?:mad

[AKsuited]

And you show us a picture of your bike!?:mad

:kiss

And they were all speaking French. I felt like Gomez in the Addams family...

Harry

[Gbear07]

Bell Buckle Cafe, Bell Buckle, TN

Beautiful ride and great Southern home-cooked food! Oh, and moonpies!

[Roxter Rider]

The Pig Out Inn in the old part of town by the river. Just a few miles off The Natchez Trace if you are riding it this far south.

[13313]

Aside from a great view of White Lake harbor, the food is great. Their clam chowder and the ham/turkey wrap was very filling. Highly recommended. Bikers welcome.

[JStrube]

We just hit 2 places in Flagstaff that are local. Salsa Brava & Pizza Furiosa. Both awesome...