12 Reader-Nominated Small Businesses In West Virginia That Need Us Now More Than Ever

This spring has been unusual and difficult. In addition to concerns about our health and the health of our loved ones, we’re also worried about the future of our favorite hangouts that are being hit hard by this quarantine. How can we help them stay afloat? Here are 12 small businesses that were nominated by our readers for being extra great, and how to help them weather this storm. You can nominate your own favorite local spot for potential inclusion in a future article here.

Tammy's Country Kitchen/Facebook

What it is: a delicious family style restaurant with excellent reviews and a plethora of happy customers. What our readers love: "Great home-cooked food with friendly service!" How to help: Tammy's is still open for to-go orders from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. See Tammy's Country Kitchen Facebook Page for details.

The Bridge Cafe and Bistro/Facebook

What it is: an award-winning restaurant with farm-to-table food and beautiful patio seating. What our readers love: "Great fresh food." How to help: plan to visit ASAP when they re-open post-pandemic! See Bridge Café and Bistro Facebook Page for details.

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LML Riverbend/Facebook

What it is: an antique and craft mall with a little bit of everything you can imagine! What our readers love: "Awesome, huge selection!" How you can help: Riverbend has various items listed for sale online. See LML Riverbend Antiques Facebook Page for details.

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El Rincon Mexican Restaurant/Facebook

What it is: a locally owned Tex-Mex style restaurant. What our readers love: "Great prices, great food, and a nice atmosphere." How to help: order take-out. Both individual and family portions are available and most orders are ready in just 10 minutes! See El Rincon Facebook Page for details.

The French Goat/Facebook

What it is: a quaint, casual French bistro in historic Lewisburg. What our readers love: "Fantastic European cuisine, excellent wines, and exemplary service." How to help: order curbside take-away from a new and improved, discounted menu! See The French Goat Facebook Page for details.

Bob's Lunch/Facebook

What it is: a homestyle family restaurant that has been a local staple since 1947. What our readers love: "They have great portions, great food, friendly service, and a hometown atmosphere. Folks greet each other and visit. It’s our go-to for breakfast before church on Sundays." How to help: order take-out or delivery Monday through Saturday. See Bob's Lunch Facebook Page for details.

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T&S Market/Facebook

What it is: a versatile market (think groceries, hardware, and more!) with a companion pizza shop. What our readers love: "Small town 'everything' store in a community that needs it. The owners are very friendly, and always willing to help out as exemplified by their community involvement." How to help: shop the market, which is still open and stocked with the essentials you need. See the T&S Facebook Page for details.

Baristas Cafe And Pub/Facebook

What it is: a riverfront restaurant with an unforgettable dining experience. What our readers love: "The most unique place I’ve ever been. Nowhere else like it. Good food and good people. They have coffee, cafe food, a pub with craft beers, and brick oven pizza. Beautiful outlook of the Ohio River on the back deck." How to help: order takeout for now and plan to come back to enjoy the view of the river again later! See Baristas Café and Pub Facebook Page for details.

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The Black Dog Coffee Company/Facebook

What it is: a one of a kind coffee shop with a little bit of everything local. What our readers love: "Caring employees and owners who do everything they can for customers, employees and community!" How to help: pick up a jug of cold brew coffee and all the fixings to enjoy at home. You know you're running on coffee right now anyway... it might as well be really great coffee! See The Black Dog Coffee Company Facebook Page for details.

Scoops & Joy/Facebook

What is it: a new and popular ice cream shop. What readers love: "Ice cream, of course, but also staff that love Jesus first and foremost." How to help: they are closed temporarily, but make plans to head on over that way for ice cream and other sweet treats as soon as they re-open post-quarantine. See Scoops & Joy Facebook Page for details.

Midway West Drive In/Facebook

What it is: an old-fashioned drive-in restaurant that's been a Huntington staple for decades. What our readers love: "The best hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries in the state!" How to help: enjoy your favorite Midway meal, drive-in only. See Midway West Drive-In Facebook Page for details.

Barbara Cassell (used with permission)

What it is: a classic drive-in diner beloved by the community. What our readers love: "My memories of going there as a teenager in the fifties" and "They still have carhops." How to help: order drive-in and take-out. See Sterling Drive In Facebook Page for details.

Which of these shops and restaurants have you visited? Let us know your favorites in the comments! Keep an eye out for more reader favorites coming soon, and definitely keep these nominations coming. We love featuring all of the amazing people and places that make West Virginia great, and we want to be sure they’ll still be there for us to enjoy on the other side of this quarantine!