FOOD: Our Favorite Breakfast Spots
*WD = Walking Distance
*SD = Short Drive
Leon’s is one of the Mt Airy downtown staples. Patterned after a mid-century diner, it feels like walking into the past. The Biscuits and Gravy are spot on, but you can’t go wrong with any of the breakfast combinations. Also have a good lunch. Try the California Burger! *WD*
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Leon's Burger Express
407 N Main StLeon’s is one of the Mt Airy downtown staples. Patterned after a mid-century diner, it feels like walking into the past. The Biscuits and Gravy are spot on, but you can’t go wrong with any of the breakfast combinations. Also have a good lunch. Try the California Burger! *WD*
Olympia is short drive on the outskirts of town. It has a home cooked breakfast feel. If you’re up for the challenge, try a stack of their giant pancakes!
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Olympia Family Restaurant
602 Linville RdOlympia is short drive on the outskirts of town. It has a home cooked breakfast feel. If you’re up for the challenge, try a stack of their giant pancakes!
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Home of Blue Foot Coffee, Pages is your morning stop for a fresh brew. They also have free Wi-Fi and seating. There are some light food options but mostly coffee. They don’t open until 8, so sorry to you early worms. Be sure to check out the local author section for some local reads! *WD*
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Pages
192 N Main StHome of Blue Foot Coffee, Pages is your morning stop for a fresh brew. They also have free Wi-Fi and seating. There are some light food options but mostly coffee. They don’t open until 8, so sorry to you early worms. Be sure to check out the local author section for some local reads! *WD*
FOOD: Lunch Stops You'll Love
Mt. Airy’s most famous restaurant, and one of the oldest surviving restaurants in NC. Lots of folks come to Mt Airy just to eat the “Famous Pork Chop Sandwich.” Confession, not a huge fan, but may be worth the experience. If you’re looking for a breakfast biscuit, they have a selection of made from scratch biscuits. Note: Very crowded on Saturday’s. *WD*
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Snappy Lunch
125 N Main StMt. Airy’s most famous restaurant, and one of the oldest surviving restaurants in NC. Lots of folks come to Mt Airy just to eat the “Famous Pork Chop Sandwich.” Confession, not a huge fan, but may be worth the experience. If you’re looking for a breakfast biscuit, they have a selection of made from scratch biscuits. Note: Very crowded on Saturday’s. *WD*
Great place to stop if you’re in the mood for a burger. Boasts a wide variety of menu items, but mostly known for their Artisan Burgers. The Goat is a unique take on the burger that we really enjoy. They are also open for Dinner. *WD*
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The Loaded Goat
247 City Hall StGreat place to stop if you’re in the mood for a burger. Boasts a wide variety of menu items, but mostly known for their Artisan Burgers. The Goat is a unique take on the burger that we really enjoy. They are also open for Dinner. *WD*
Mill Creek is a local health food grocery with a phenomenal Deli. Probably the best Sandwiches and wraps in town, but the Salads are not bad wither. If you like a Rueben try the Dellinger Mill or for a more classic option. are favorites *SD
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Mill Creek General Store
541 W Pine StMill Creek is a local health food grocery with a phenomenal Deli. Probably the best Sandwiches and wraps in town, but the Salads are not bad wither. If you like a Rueben try the Dellinger Mill or for a more classic option. are favorites *SD
FOOD: Picking a Winner for Dinner
Maybe our favorite downtown spot. A very hip atmosphere in the arts and entertainment district. On nice days, the garage door is opened to the outside. Known for their Craft Beer, Wood Fired Pizzas, and Salads. Don’t miss Thirsty Souls. Brandon and I personally like the Meat Pizza, but our wives go for the Goat. *WD*
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Thirsty Souls Community Brewing
238 Market StMaybe our favorite downtown spot. A very hip atmosphere in the arts and entertainment district. On nice days, the garage door is opened to the outside. Known for their Craft Beer, Wood Fired Pizzas, and Salads. Don’t miss Thirsty Souls. Brandon and I personally like the Meat Pizza, but our wives go for the Goat. *WD*
A modern Tex-Mex joint with a laid-back atmosphere. You can select from one of their tacos or burritos or build your own. They also have a bar. *WD*
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Mi Casa on Main
243 N Main StA modern Tex-Mex joint with a laid-back atmosphere. You can select from one of their tacos or burritos or build your own. They also have a bar. *WD*
A new downtown sushi bar with lots of options. The Kazuko Salad is really good and unique, the Renfro Roll is guest favorite, and the Downtown Roll is a personal favorite. There are also excellent hibachi options for the non-sushi crowd! *WD
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Kazoku Sushi and Bar
121 Franklin StreetA new downtown sushi bar with lots of options. The Kazuko Salad is really good and unique, the Renfro Roll is guest favorite, and the Downtown Roll is a personal favorite. There are also excellent hibachi options for the non-sushi crowd! *WD
Mt. Airy’s most Popular Steak House. A short drive from town, if you’re in the mood for a steak or barbequed chicken this is your spot. They tend to be very crowded on the weekends so you may want to get there early! *SD*
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13 Bones Restaurant
502 S Andy Griffith PkwyMt. Airy’s most Popular Steak House. A short drive from town, if you’re in the mood for a steak or barbequed chicken this is your spot. They tend to be very crowded on the weekends so you may want to get there early! *SD*
Founded in 2002, ONS was one the first of many new restaurants/bars in the area. The Founder began ONS as a Vineyard. Rather than housing the winery at the vineyard, he placed it downtown to help in the downtown revitalization effort. Home of the Fish Hippie Wine, ONS is a must stop for wine coinsurer. It also has one of Mt. Airy more upscale dining options *WD*
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Old North State Winery
308 N Main StFounded in 2002, ONS was one the first of many new restaurants/bars in the area. The Founder began ONS as a Vineyard. Rather than housing the winery at the vineyard, he placed it downtown to help in the downtown revitalization effort. Home of the Fish Hippie Wine, ONS is a must stop for wine coinsurer. It also has one of Mt. Airy more upscale dining options *WD*
Located along the 10-mile Emily B. Taylor Greenway. Chase and Charli is a good laid back spot. Seating is available inside or on nice evenings sit outdoors and look over the Ararat river. Chase and Charli also has public parking around back for greenway or river access. *SD*
Chase N Charli
1384 S Main StLocated along the 10-mile Emily B. Taylor Greenway. Chase and Charli is a good laid back spot. Seating is available inside or on nice evenings sit outdoors and look over the Ararat river. Chase and Charli also has public parking around back for greenway or river access. *SD*
FOOD: Save room for Dessert!
Although technically a chain, Whit’s is locally owned and has a local vibe. They always have the classics but be sure to check out their flavor of the week. *WD*
Whit's Frozen Custard Mt. Airy
115 N Main StAlthough technically a chain, Whit’s is locally owned and has a local vibe. They always have the classics but be sure to check out their flavor of the week. *WD*
From apples to peaches each fruit pie is made with the freshest, natural ingredients and come in a variety of sizes, from a 5-inch cutie-pie, a turnover, and a 9-inch-deep dish pie. There are over 28 pie flavors. If you can’t decide on a flavor, check out the “double-trouble” pie, which comes with two of your favorite fruit flavors split between the two halves of your pie. *WD*
Miss Angels Heavenly Pies
153 N Main StFrom apples to peaches each fruit pie is made with the freshest, natural ingredients and come in a variety of sizes, from a 5-inch cutie-pie, a turnover, and a 9-inch-deep dish pie. There are over 28 pie flavors. If you can’t decide on a flavor, check out the “double-trouble” pie, which comes with two of your favorite fruit flavors split between the two halves of your pie. *WD*
THINGS TO DO: Family Fun
Who doesn't love bowling! For a fun rainy afternoon or family night we recommend Mount Airy Lanes. A full service bowling alley with small arcade, etc. as well. *SD
Mt Airy Bowling Lanes
930 W Lebanon StWho doesn't love bowling! For a fun rainy afternoon or family night we recommend Mount Airy Lanes. A full service bowling alley with small arcade, etc. as well. *SD
A true gem in Mount Airy! The Historic Earle is a 1930s American music hall turned movie theater also hosts jam sessions & a music heritage museum. Be sure to check out what's showing! *WD
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Earle Theatre
142 N Main StA true gem in Mount Airy! The Historic Earle is a 1930s American music hall turned movie theater also hosts jam sessions & a music heritage museum. Be sure to check out what's showing! *WD
A small town park with a little bit of everything. Complete with Playgrounds, ball courts, a skate park and beautiful greenway Riverside is a great way to spend an afternoon outside. *SD
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Riverside Park
350 Riverside DrA small town park with a little bit of everything. Complete with Playgrounds, ball courts, a skate park and beautiful greenway Riverside is a great way to spend an afternoon outside. *SD
THINGS TO DO: Shop Till You Drop
If you love antiques or unique finds then downtown Mount Airy is perfect for you! Mayberry Antique Mall is just one of a handful of fun spots with one of a kind antiques in great condition. *WD
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Mayberry Antique Mall
160 N Main StIf you love antiques or unique finds then downtown Mount Airy is perfect for you! Mayberry Antique Mall is just one of a handful of fun spots with one of a kind antiques in great condition. *WD
Bear Creek has a little bit of everything! Souvenirs, Toys, Candy, Apparel and more. Stop in often as you tend to find something new every time you walk in! *WD
Bear Creek Gifts and Candy Kitchen
165 N Main StBear Creek has a little bit of everything! Souvenirs, Toys, Candy, Apparel and more. Stop in often as you tend to find something new every time you walk in! *WD
THINGS TO DO: Mayberry's Finest
A downtown staple for any Mayberry Fan! The Andy Griffith Museum and Playhouse is a must see for any fan. Be sure to check out their website prior to arriving in case you are able to make a local play or performance!
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Andy Griffith Museum
218 Rockford StA downtown staple for any Mayberry Fan! The Andy Griffith Museum and Playhouse is a must see for any fan. Be sure to check out their website prior to arriving in case you are able to make a local play or performance!
One of Mayberry's most popular attraction stop by Wally's for some great photo opps. They also have a wondrous variety of unique old-fashioned gifts and souvenirs, old-fashioned candy, cold drinks, and more. *WD
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Wally's Service Station
625 S Main StOne of Mayberry's most popular attraction stop by Wally's for some great photo opps. They also have a wondrous variety of unique old-fashioned gifts and souvenirs, old-fashioned candy, cold drinks, and more. *WD
Take step back in time at Floyd's Barber Shop. You may have the the opportunity to chat with Bill, who is the son of the inspiration for Floyd the barber on The Andy Griffith Show. This is a must see to see the 90+ year old barber chairs and supplies that helped Give Andy the clean cut that we are all familiar with.
If you are lucky, Bill will take your picture and commemorate the visit on the shop’s Facebook page
Floyd’s City Barber Shop
129 N Main StTake step back in time at Floyd's Barber Shop. You may have the the opportunity to chat with Bill, who is the son of the inspiration for Floyd the barber on The Andy Griffith Show. This is a must see to see the 90+ year old barber chairs and supplies that helped Give Andy the clean cut that we are all familiar with.
If you are lucky, Bill will take your picture and commemorate the visit on the shop’s Facebook page
Where it all started for Andy! Check out Andy Griffith's actual birthplace.
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Andy Griffith's Home Place
711 E Haymore StWhere it all started for Andy! Check out Andy Griffith's actual birthplace.