This Restaurant In West Virginia Used To Be A Church, And You’ll Want To Visit

In the charming little town of Fayetteville, West Virginia, there's a remarkable cafe that's worth a stop. It's a great place to check out after your visit to the New River Gorge. So what makes this spot so special?

The building was a Methodist Church that was used until 1985.

In 1985, the building was deconsecrated and used as storage.

It was made into Cathedral Cafe in 1997.

The building still retains its beautiful architecture.

You can still see the original stained glass windows.

The gorgeous windows and high ceilings make dining here a full experience.

It's a great place for a cup of coffee or tea.

There are daily soup specials.

The sandwiches are creative and impressive.

This is grilled cheese with cheddar, provolone, a thin layer of cream cheese and grilled tomato slices.

It's worth a stop even if you only get dessert.

People rave about the carrot cake.

There's also a small bookstore and gift shop.

You can purchase books and crafts made by West Virginia artists.

It's great to see old buildings being put to good use in West Virginia. What a wonderful way to have good food and appreciate our history. Cathedral Cafe is located at 134 S Court St, Fayetteville, WV 25840 and is generally open from 7:30am til 4:30pm except Friday and Saturday when they're open til 9pm.

For more things to do near Fayetteville, check out Adventures on the Gorge in Lansing, WV.