The Biking Dog's Guidebook
Food and Coffee Spots
Our favorite local places to get food and coffee
Great coffee drinks! I'm partial to the Mocha Latte, but we haven't had a bad drink yet. Within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
9 locals recommend
Little Green Hive
1402 Grandin Rd SWGreat coffee drinks! I'm partial to the Mocha Latte, but we haven't had a bad drink yet. Within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
Best coffee around! Only a few minutes drive from the house and right by the Roanoke Valley Greenway and Roanoke River.
13 locals recommend
RND Coffee Lounge
1114 Main St SWBest coffee around! Only a few minutes drive from the house and right by the Roanoke Valley Greenway and Roanoke River.
Neighborhoods
Adorable and historic area right down the road. Great spots to eat at, drink at, or just check out.
40 locals recommend
Grandin Village
Adorable and historic area right down the road. Great spots to eat at, drink at, or just check out.
So much to do, under 10min away! Besides all great spots to eat at, this is where Center of the Square is located, w/lots to do!
19 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke
So much to do, under 10min away! Besides all great spots to eat at, this is where Center of the Square is located, w/lots to do!
Wasena
Great area to find good coffee, beer, local eats, and more.
Sightseeing
Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648Mountain biking and hiking spots!
Great paved trail for families, dog owners, bikers, etc. going along the Roanoke River right nearby.
12 locals recommend
Roanoke River Greenway
Roanoke River GreenwayGreat paved trail for families, dog owners, bikers, etc. going along the Roanoke River right nearby.
Trails, a zoo, and the famous star are all found on Mill Mountain. Under 20 minutes drive, but you can do a grueling mountain bike ride right from the house and back in under 3 hours total. This is a must see, the views are amazing!
14 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Star & Park
2198 Mill Mountain SpurTrails, a zoo, and the famous star are all found on Mill Mountain. Under 20 minutes drive, but you can do a grueling mountain bike ride right from the house and back in under 3 hours total. This is a must see, the views are amazing!
Explore Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadEnjoy outdoor adventures!
Something to do on a rainy day, good for kids and family
47 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SWSomething to do on a rainy day, good for kids and family
Roanoke Pinball Museum
1 Market Square SECan spend hours here enjoying all the older games!
Food scene
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint RVA
5810 Grove AveGreat bar burgers!
Yummy breakfast within walking distance or 2 minute drive. Good coffee. Friendly service as well.
34 locals recommend
Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWYummy breakfast within walking distance or 2 minute drive. Good coffee. Friendly service as well.
The Green Goat
802 Wiley Dr SWGood food and service only a few minutes from the house!
Scrambled
32 Market Square SEOne of our favorite breakfast spots. Really good food and service!
Good food and service. They even have something for those of us who don't like burgers. Right down the street in Grandin Village.
8 locals recommend
FarmBurguesa
1908 Memorial Avenue SouthwestGood food and service. They even have something for those of us who don't like burgers. Right down the street in Grandin Village.
McAlister's Deli
888 Prices Fork RdGood sandwiches and friendly service less than 10 minutes away
Such good ice cream! Creative flavors, lots of options, great service.
24 locals recommend
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
1115 Piedmont St SESuch good ice cream! Creative flavors, lots of options, great service.
Grace's Place Pizzeria
1316 Grandin Rd SWYummy pizza and sandwiches just 2 minutes from the house!