These 12 Iconic Foods In Virginia Will Have Your Mouth Watering

Iconic foods in Virginia...where to even begin? We've been blessed with delicious cuisine, and we're proud to share it or talk about it with anyone who asks. If there's one thing that's true about Virginia, it's that you're never too far away from some of the best food you've ever tasted. To get you started, these are some of the most famous foods in Virginia that you simply must try if you visit this beautiful state.

1. Homemade peach cobbler

Lightly fried peaches and vanilla ice cream. Is there anything sweeter?

2. Apple pie

Apple pie that's made in Virginia is somehow the best. No need to argue that one.

3. Brunswick stew

If it passes this spoon test, you know it's good.

4. Chesapeake Bay crabs

Don't forget the Old Bay!

5. Devilled eggs

Not everyone loves these, but you should at least try them once before deciding.

6. Smithfield country ham and all the fixin's.

What a beautiful plate of food.

7. Locally produced wine

It's technically not food, but sampling the wine is the best way to appreciate the fine grapes grown in Virginia.

8. Homegrown peanuts

Peanuts grow so perfectly here in Virginia. All you need is a little salt and you'll have a handful of deliciousness. While Virginia didn't *invent* peanuts, Virginia was the first to grow them!

9. Oysters

Another Chesapeake classic.

10. Stone ground pancakes

This is breakfast done right. Add some Highland County maple syrup and locally grown strawberries and you'll be in heaven.

11. Barbecue

Virginians are no strangers to delicious barbecue.

12. Ham biscuits

11. Ham may have already been mentioned, but ham biscuits are a whole different ball game.

What are some of your other favorite iconic Virginian foods? If you've got a sweet tooth, be sure to visit one of the 12 best places in Virginia to get homemade pie.