11 Mom & Pop Restaurants In West Virginia That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For

Fast food and chain restaurants seem so abundant these days. It's nice to come across your good old fashioned mom and pop spot during your travels, or in your hometown. You can count on them for a home-cooked meal and friendly service, and after a few visits, the owner knows your name. Here are a few favorite mom and pop restaurants from around the state.

1. Chams Lebanese Cuisine, Parkersburg

The owners here will make you feel like part of the family, while serving authentic Lebanese dishes and homemade desserts.

2. Cook's Country Kitchen, White Sulphur Springs

There's no shortage of fine dining in this resort town, but many people flock to Cook's looking for a simple homestyle meal.

3. Generations, Wheeling

This restaurant and pub lives up to its name, having been owned by four generations of the Duplaga family. You can go there for excellent food, as well as trivia and sports nights.

4. John's Family Restaurant, Rippon

This popular spot has an incredible variety of food and a gift shop.

5. Scottie's, Elkins

Scottie's has been a local favorite for decades. You can get breakfast all day or choose from the rest of the menu, all for great prices.

6. Connie's Corner, Chester

This little diner has an extensive menu, and everything is homemade!

7. Food and Friends, Lewisburg

This award-winning restaurant has been family-owned for 28 years and has even been featured on the Food Network.

8. Casa Visone, Martinsburg

Owner and chef Francesco Visone grew up in Florence, Italy. He's proud to serve simple and rustic dishes from his home country here in West Virginia.

9. Greg's Restaurant, Capon Bridge

This diner occupies what used to be a McDonald's building. Just like McDonald's, you can get breakfast all day and the service is fast, but Greg's is even better because it's homemade.

10. Hermosilla's Deli Market, Fairmont

The Hermosilla family takes pride in bringing quality meats, cheeses, olives, and other treats to Fairmont. You can eat in or take out, and you can even order online.

11. Mary B's Diner, Parkersburg

This classic diner serves huge portions and has dozens of homemade pies every day.

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