15 Fabulous Food Finds

Black Sheep Burrito & Brews
1555 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV
(304) 523-1555
www.blacksheepwv.com

Located right beside Marshall University, Black Sheep Burrito & Brews offers a menu that is world food truck inspired. Offering a variety beyond your usual burrito stand, Black Sheep features dishes like a kimchi barbeque burrito in addition to the traditional carnitas, and customers can choose their own burrito filling from a variety of options: jerk chicken, brisket, portobello, duck, pork shoulder, tofu and trout. The décor is modern and eco-friendly, as the owner, Patrick Guthrie, made his own light fixtures out of recycled liquor bottles.

Blue Moon Café
200 E. High Street
Shepherdstown, WV
(304) 876-1920
www.bluemoonshepherdstown.com

Opened in 1999, the Blue Moon Café is a food oasis located in historic Shepherdstown. The menu boasts a variety of delicious salads, sides and sandwiches like the Pilgrim: turkey breast, brie and a cranberry aioli served warm on ciabatta with a side of sesame noodles or corn salad. Diners can enjoy their meals in the café, often with live music, or in the beautiful outdoor space, complete with a stream. The restaurant uses many local products and makes efforts in being a sustainable business.

Bovine’s Gourmet Burgers and Hot Dogs
3625 S. Main Street
Weirton, WV
(304) 604-2641

Bovine’s is a classic and gourmet burger gem, and it’s hidden in a food truck. Bovine’s vast array of burgers, like the Breakfast Burger, Harvest Burger, Barnyard BBQ Burger and Peanut Butter Burger, have been hits among customers. Bovine’s also offers hotdogs with a twist: covered in chili, slaw or put in a wrap. These dining classics and a menu beefed up with soups, salads and other sandwiches have created a dining experience that locals say can’t be matched. Imaginative ingredients and the casual food truck dining experience make Bovine’s a must-stop location when passing through Weirton.

Capitol Market
800 Smith Street
Charleston, WV
(304) 344-1905
www.capitolmarket.net

The Capitol Market, a unique shopping experience where customers can find fresh meat, produce, books, wine and gourmet chocolate, is also a great place for a lunch break. Johnnie’s Fresh Meat Market offers old-style butcher shop services and made-to-order sandwiches and salads. The Fresh Seafood Company, which provides a broad lunch menu and seafood selection, is possibly best known for its West Virginia-style hotdog complete with homemade chili, slaw and fresh onions. The Purple Onion offers healthy lunch alternatives like salads and homemade soups, and Holl’s Swiss Chocolatier gives Charleston a taste of gourmet chocolate from their glass displays. At the Capitol Market, there’s something for every craving.

Creperi Café
4002 MacCorkle Avenue, SE.
Charleston, WV
(304) 925-4400
www.cafecreperi.com

Creperi Café brings the best of both Greek and French inspired foods into one café where customers can pick from a variety of both sweet and savory crepes. Popular savory crepes on the menu are inspired by Mediterranean fare while the dessert crepes have more French influence. The Crepe de’Amour has fresh raspberries and the choice of Belgian or Nutella chocolate, topped with homemade whipped cream from Ellen’s Ice Cream in Charleston.

DiOGi’s
312 N. Court Street
Fayetteville, WV
(304) 574-3647
www.diogismexicangrill.com

DiOGi’s is known for serving some of the state’s most authentic Latin cuisine. It’s also known for being one of the only dog-friendly restaurants in the state. Diners can take their four-legged companions on a leash and dine outside, where they will get their own complimentary cool bowl of water and doggie taco. Among the human customer favorites are the carnitas and the fish tacos, which were added to the menu by popular demand. The tacos are stuffed with grilled or fried tilapia, pico de gallo and a chipotle lime shredded cabbage.

Happy Trails Café
133 Washington Street
Ellenboro, WV
(304) 869-3635
www.happytrailscafe.com

Located nine miles from North Bend State Park in Ellenboro, WV, Happy Trails is one of only a handful of cafés in the Mountain State that roasts its own coffee. Unique flavored roasts include S’mores, Crème Brûlée and Raspberry Crème Truffle. For those who can’t choose just one, Happy Trails offers customers the option to build their own coffee blend with orders of five pounds or more.

Jamaican Café
171 Retail Commons Parkway
Martinsburg, WV
(304) 596-9000
www.jamaicancaferestaurant.com

Jamaica is famous for its music, lively people and spicy food, and we have our own piece of island paradise at the Jamaican Café. The menu boasts a diverse assortment of chicken, fish, goat, beef and vegetarian options, including jerk shrimp, curry chicken, oxtail, saltfish; sandwiches on coco bread and bread pudding for dessert. Both eating and drinking is international here, as they serve a selection of beverages meant to evoke a day in paradise: Ginger Iced Tea, Jamaican-Me-Blue Fruit Punch, a Five-Fruit-Smoothie and a selection of Jamaican sodas that includes spicy ginger beer.

Kenyan Café
1137 Van Voorhis Road, #20
Morgantown, WV
(304) 598-3044
www.kenyancafe.com

Those searching for an eclectic culinary experience in Morgantown, look no further. The Kenyan Café serves up Kenyan food with an American twist. The primarily organic menu includes several rice-based dishes like Beef Briani, which is well-seasoned beef served with corn, green beans, carrots and peas, and matoke, a blend of vegetables with unripened plantains, which are similar to potatoes. For the more daring, they offer goat stew, a slow-cooked meal served with cabbage or kale. The homey dishes are paired with drink options such as red ginger tea and millet drink, a traditional decaffeinated Kenyan beverage.

Kissel Stop Café
23 3rd Street
Elkins, WV
(304) 636-8810
www.kisselstop.com

One of the highlights of downtown Elkins’ historic railroad scene is the Kissel Stop Café. With railway-themed décor and a play on “whistle stop” for a name, this coffee shop and café is a train stop treasure. Kissel Stop serves up sandwiches like the classic Reuben and also has a menu of breakfast options like scones, croissants and danishes. The coffee selection includes basic roasts and flavored coffees such as the Calypso Cream, Baked Alaska and German Chocolate Cake, making Kissel Stop the perfect place to sit down and soak up some of our state’s rich railway history.

Later Alligator
2145 Market Street
Wheeling, WV
(304) 233-1606
www.lateralligator.net

Fresh ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes set Later Alligator apart from other West Virginia eateries. From a menu of distinct soups, salads, savory and sweet crepes, wraps and sandwiches, one notable item is The Divine Intervention, a grilled peanut butter, Reese’s Cup and Nutella sandwich. This intense combination of chocolate and peanut butter is sure to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth.

Mango Latin Bistro
701 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV
(304) 834-3927

If you’re in the mood for authentic Latin American cuisine and a unique dining atmosphere, check out Mango Latin Bistro in Parkersburg. Daily lunch specials such as chicken and cheese or black bean and cheese empanadas are a big hit with customers. The menu is provided in both Spanish and English, and all of the specialty dishes—like the Arepa, a handmade, grilled corn flatbread stuffed with chicken, cheese, banana peppers, mojito, avocado and salsa—are infused with genuine spices and flavors.

Panorama at the Peak
3299 Cacapon Road
Berkeley Springs, WV
(304) 258-0050
www.panoramaatthepeak.com

Panorama at the Peak, situated on a 60-acre panoramic overlook in Berkeley Springs, offers guests a breath-taking view while they dine from a diverse menu that includes a local pork chop from West Virginia’s Awee Farm. The pork chop is brined in house, charbroiled and served over apple and potato hash with sautéed kale. The combination of fresh, local ingredients and natural Mountain State beauty make this a restaurant experience not to be missed.

Pretty Penny Café
7484 Seneca Trail
Marlinton, WV
(304) 653-2646
www.prettypennyfood.com

Pretty Penny Café owner Blair Campbell makes food just the way her mother, Penny, did—with fresh, local ingredients. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, burgers, pasta and steaks, all made with the freshest ingredients and spices. Many of the dishes, like the Carrie Logan Burger, are named after family members. Customer favorites are the Mountaineer Burger, a burger with ramp BBQ sauce, cheddar, bacon and an onion ring, and the Pretty Penny Penne.

Thyme Bistro
5 E. 2nd Street
Weston, WV
(304) 269-7177

Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake with Walnut Streusel, Pina Colada Torte, Limoncello Tiramisu, Hummingbird Cake with Brown Butter Frosting—is your mouth watering yet? These are just a few of the decadent dessert specials created at the Thyme Bistro in Weston, WV. Casual café by day and fine-dining getaway by night, this bistro has options for all tastes and schedules. Lunchtime specials and the “kettle of the day” are featured and have included items like Salmon Gyros and the Braised Short Rib Mountaineer. In the evening, the restaurant features an elegant menu of dishes, complete with bacon-wrapped and pan-seared delights.