25 Essential Emporia Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Emporia.
Arby's
Virginia
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Five Guys
Virginia
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
El GALLO DE ORO
Virginia
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Emporia's most persuasive mexican restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 75.7.
Bojangles
Emporia, Virginia
Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Emporia, Virginia
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Isabella Mexican restaurant
Emporia, Virginia
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Agaves Family Mexican Restaurant
Emporia, Virginia
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Subway
Emporia, Virginia
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Hermie and Elliott Sadler Restaurant
Emporia, Virginia
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Logan's Diner
Emporia, Virginia
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Hardee's
Emporia, Virginia
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Pino's Pizza & Italian
Emporia, Virginia
Service options: Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Hermie Sadler's Fosho Sports Bar and Grille
Emporia, Virginia
Strip-mall option for pizza, pasta & wings in a spacious, family-friendly setting with a bar.
Tae's Soul Food Restaurant
Emporia, Virginia
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Pino's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Emporia, Virginia
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Tazza Grill
Emporia, Virginia
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
KFC
Emporia, Virginia
Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides.
Subway
Emporia, Virginia
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
McDonald's
Emporia, Virginia
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Burger King
Emporia, Virginia
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
ViolaJames Restaurant and Lounge
Emporia, Virginia
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
McDonald's
Emporia, Virginia
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Walmart Deli
Emporia, Virginia
Chain retailer with a vast selection including groceries, apparel, home goods & electronics.
Wendy's
Emporia, Virginia
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
Subway
Emporia, Virginia
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.