The Apple House
In 1963, The Apple House Restaurant & Gift Shop began in the small community of Linden, Virginia. Today, just as then, they remain a family business serving friends and travelers from around the globe. The Apple Home serves everything from breakfast to BBQ and they have a delightful shop with local foods and decor, art and toys. Do not leave here without grabbing their famous apple cider donuts for breakfast! They also offer online ordering for pickup -- perfect for your Shenandoah picnic. Oh - did I also mention that they have an ice cream stand around back? Learn more.
Distance from the Schoolhouse: 5.1 miles
Red Truck Rural Bakery
A beloved destination known for pies, cakes, booze cakes, pastries, great coffee & sandwiches. Worth the drive. See if you can find a copy of their cookbook inside the schoolhouse! Learn more.
Distance from the Schoolhouse: 13.9 miles
Field & Main
Looking for an experience? Field & Main provides hearth-inspired, locally sourced, globally inspired cuisine available for dinner and to-go. They offer indoor dining and private outdoor cabana seating - both of which provide a comfortable atmosphere ideal for a relaxing dinner, date night, or private group celebration. Reservations recommended. Pro tip: located directly across the street from Red Truck Rural Bakery -- make a day of it! Learn more.
Distance from the Schoolhouse: 13.9 miles
Additional Places to Eat in Front Royal, VA
There are lots of places to eat if you venture out to Front Royal, which is about 20 minutes from the schoolhouse. Here are some of the top places to check out:
- Spelunker's Frozen Custard and Cavern Burgers
- Blue Wing Frog
- Element
- L'Dees Pancake House
- Pave Mint Smokin' Taphouse (this is a super fun place in a mid-century gas station!)
- Houndstooth Restaurant (fine dining)
