Rocky Mount Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Rocky Mount

April 14, 2018 Malia Yoakum

Rocky Mount is a town in and the county seat of Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The town is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area, and had a population of 4,799 as of the 2010 census. It is located in the Roanoke Region of Virginia.
Things to do in Rocky Mount

1. Ippy's Restaurant

1760 N Main St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-6365 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 540-489-5600
Excellent
50%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 162 reviews

Ippy's Restaurant

Reviewed By bwimpyow - Ottawa, Canada

Decided to try after reading reviews. Parking lot full parked in Comfort Inn lot next door. Monday night in February. Seated immediately. Nice cider and IPA. My wife had the sirloin steak salad and I a grouper substitute broiled with a salad and onion rings. Everything well prepared. Good service.

2. Dairy Queen

995 Franklin St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1268 Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food SGD 26 +1 540-483-7987
Excellent
18%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 11 reviews

Dairy Queen

Reviewed By teknoge3k - Rocky Mount, Virginia

This is owned by Arrington Enterprises if that tells you anything.

The service is HORRIBLE here, it's NASTY inside, and did I mention the service is HORRIBLE? I've never encountered more rude people to take my money and punch a few keys on a register. This place is the pits.

3. Daily Grind Coffeehouse

285 S Main St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1708 Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast +1 540-483-2233
Excellent
54%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Daily Grind Coffeehouse

Reviewed By sanderlyn - Callaway, Virginia

This is a small coffee shop like restaurant with limited seating and "walk up to the counter" ordering. Two of us ordered the spinach salad. The salads were very disappointing. The advertised ingredients were included, but in such small amounts that this dish was little more than a couple handfuls of spinach. We were shocked at the quality of the meals. Two small salads and two ice teas cost more than $20. Very, very disappointing and certainly not worth the price.

4. Hub Restaurant

245 N Main St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1416 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery American, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner SGD 8 - SGD 16 +1 540-483-9303
Excellent
39%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 68 reviews

Hub Restaurant

Reviewed By travelor0713 - virginia

My husband and I enjoy eating at establishments that are not chain restaurants. This restaurant had great food and service. Our waitress, Lou, was attentive without being intrusive. Try the sausage gravy....it was delicious

5. The Whole Bean Coffeehouse

315 Franklin St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1627 Cafe +1 540-483-2533
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 6 reviews

The Whole Bean Coffeehouse

Reviewed By Abel C - Van Buren, Arkansas

I stopped in for coffee and to spend some time on the net. The coffee and the service was great. Since I prefer a dark roast, the owner might consider buying a small coffee maker, 2-5 cups, and a small coffee grinder so that the house can fill special orders such as a dark roast, when the main line of the day is a medium roast. I wouldn't mind waiting for a fresh ground mug of coffee. I will return for another cup. I highly recommend this coffee house.

Hours: Mon. - Thur. : 10am - 6pm
Friday : 10am - 10pm

6. Ruth's Place

18027 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-3482 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner +1 540-489-7884
Excellent
49%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 86 reviews

Ruth's Place

Reviewed By Sarah S - Milford DE

After finally finding the restaurant ( our GPS totally screwed up), we were pleasantly surprised. Busy place with locals, which is what we look for. We both had the chicken salad platter special and it was great. Had chicken salad along with fruit,cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberry, grapes. It was a unique combination but it was very good.
Would highly recommend.

7. El Rio Mexican Grill

65 N Main St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1504 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner +1 540-483-1322
Excellent
47%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

El Rio Mexican Grill

Reviewed By dsummer20 - salem, va

Experienced a birthday party in the downstairs room. The service was excellent an the food great! Our waiter was on top of everything for the whole group. He kept all the orders straight and was friendly the entire time!
Service, food and value were excellent. I write that here as it will not allow me to mark excellent in the box below!

8. Buddy's BBQ

948 Tanyard Rd, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1543 Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Seating Barbecue Lunch, Dinner SGD 10 - SGD 20 +1 540-482-0369
Excellent
88%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Buddy's BBQ

Reviewed By patiencein03 - Bedford, Virginia

I am soooo glad we decided to try Buddy's tonight!! This was, without a doubt, the BEST brisket and ribs I have EVER eaten!! The brisket was moist and flavorful. The ribs literally fell off the bones and were simply delicious. The Slaw, hush puppies,...MoreWe are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visits with us.

9. Hema's Incorporated

115 Franklin St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1327 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner +1 540-483-2713
Excellent
40%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 50 reviews

Hema's Incorporated

Reviewed By MGW_11 - Roanoke, Virginia

This place is what I would call "old school". Great food at and great price, with no frills. Definitely give it a try!

10. El Rodeo

35 Meadow View Ave, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-6322 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Mexican Lunch, Dinner SGD 7 - SGD 13 +1 540-484-9065
Excellent
51%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

El Rodeo

Reviewed By virginiagirl2018 - Christiansburg, Virginia

We visited in late afternoon, so the restaurant wasn't crowded. We were seated quickly and our waiter brought out the chips & salsa pretty much as soon as we sat down. Our food (shrimp quesadillas) was delivered quickly. The shrimp was cooked perfectly & there was plenty of it. Our waiter kept our glasses full and checked soon after delivering our food to see if everything was ok.

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