Posted in West Virginia Attractions, Sights & Landmarks September 08, 2016 by

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.
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In 1985, the building was deconsecrated and used as storage.
It was made into Cathedral Cafe in 1997.
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The building still retains its beautiful architecture.
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You can still see the original stained glass windows.
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The gorgeous windows and high ceilings make dining here a full experience.
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It's a great place for a cup of coffee or tea.
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There are daily soup specials.
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The sandwiches are creative and impressive.
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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.
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People rave about the carrot cake.
There's also a small bookstore and gift shop.
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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.

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