Briar Patch Marketplace & Cafe

Was in town for the Galax Christmas festival and from the outside knew this was a place I had to explore. Combines two of my favorite things, coffee and looking at antiques. On the marketplace side it looks like an array of booths for vendors to put whatever they want. I found an old cookie press and a new pottery mug thrown by the twister sisters. Ok the coffee side there was plenty of comfy seating and options for food or drink. The ambiance was overly perfect as well as they had a local harpist playing because of the festival I think. I have never heard a harpist before and it was beautiful, glad this shop has given me the experience.

Definitely stop in if you can, I recommend the Flat Footin Ruben if you enjoy a food that takes you on a lazy river of flavor that ends with a harmonious taste, top two Rubens in the Commonwealth easily. The mac & cheese wont dissapoint. Nice quaint spot.

My husband and I ate here and the food was delicious. This restaurant is located inside an antique shop so there’s lots to see and enjoy. The menu selection has lots of nice sandwiches, soups, salads and the stuff coming out of the kitchen looked great. I had a three meat BBQ meal with Mac and cheese, my husband got chicken bacon ranch Philly.

I’ve been coming to this place for a long time and usually really enjoy their pastries. This morning I bought my usual pastry, but unfortunately it was clearly not fresh. The photo I attached was taken about 10 minutes after purchase. The dough had already settled and no longer had that soft, fresh-baked appearance. By that time, it looked dry, wrinkled, and tasted stale — definitely not what you expect from morning baked goods. I was disappointed because this is something I normally trust this cafe for. Freshness really matters, especially when you’re paying for bakery items. I truly hope this was just an off day, but I wanted to share this so quality can stay consistent.

My wife and I had lunch and then shopped at the Briar Patch Marketplace! They had all kinds of things to look at in this unique market place . Small booths wind through out this Marketplace. You owe it to yourself to go and check them out ! We came back through to get an afternoon treat of ice cream . Also they have very nice , clean bathrooms ! Thanks Wayne