Business Directory
Food & Drink
Cafe Monte Bello
A cozy downtown coffee shop serving handcrafted espresso drinks, cold brew, chai, matcha, and grab-and-go snacks, with pastries from Father's Bakery and a rotating selection of local art and goods.
The Water Dog
Locally owned riverside taphouse and oyster bar between the James River and the Bluffwalk in downtown Lynchburg. 36 local draft beers, house-made food including oysters and grilled cheese, craft cocktails, a 2,000 sq ft riverside beer garden and patio, a family-friendly splash park, and live music.
Tiger Sun Restaurant & Lounge
A downtown Lynchburg restaurant and lounge with a multicultural menu blending Asian fusion, Polish, and Haitian influences — daytime dining that turns into an evening cocktail lounge. “Taste the Asian Experience.”
Hill City Popcycle
A mobile popsicle cart popping up at farmers markets, community events, and local venues around Lynchburg — catch the Popcycle serving frozen pops at spots like the Rivermont Farmers Market.
Cast Iron Pizza
Handcrafted pan pizzas baked in cast-iron skillets, with a high-hydration focaccia-style dough that comes out crispy on the bottom and light and airy inside. Owner Jacob Black spent six years perfecting the recipe before opening downtown in December 2025. The menu features classic, specialty, and build-your-own pizzas with house-made sauces and dough, salads with homemade dressings, beer and wine, grab-and-go slices, and a Sunday breakfast pizza. A Launch LYH 2025 winner, located on Church Street in downtown Lynchburg.
Waterstone Pizza
A downtown Lynchburg favorite serving fire-roasted pizzas, fresh salads and cocktails, with outdoor seating on the Bluffwalk in the heart of downtown.
Lamp & Post
Curating Connection to Cultivate Change. Direct Trade Coffee & Goods.
Uno Mas
Home of the street taco — a traditional taqueria and cantina serving elevated, authentic Mexican street food with bold flavors in a modern downtown Lynchburg setting.
William & Henry Steakhouse
An elegant steakhouse in The Virginian Hotel in downtown Lynchburg, bringing together two seasoned operators with 60 combined years of fine dining to offer an exceptional menu of steaks and chef-driven fare.
Dish
Downtown Lynchburg small-plates restaurant and wine bar serving New American, tapas-style shareable dishes with an eclectic, internationally inspired menu. A longtime Main Street staple.
Squared Biscuit Co.
Scratch-made square biscuit sandwiches in downtown Lynchburg — comfort food with just enough edge. Breakfast and lunch from a cozy 5th Street spot, Tuesday–Saturday 7am–2pm.
Trailhead
Adventure-themed bar and restaurant in downtown Lynchburg that blends the thrill of adventure with the comfort of home. Crafted handheld dishes and shareable plates, plus 60+ drink options — cocktails, beer by the bucket, and wine by the bottle.
Super Rad Arcade Bar
Two-floor arcade bar in downtown Lynchburg — classic arcade cabinets, craft cocktails and beer, a food menu, and frequent live events. The ultimate destination for gamers and nostalgia lovers.
Hueso Loco Urban Cantina
An urban cantina on Commerce Street serving modern Tex-Mex - tacos, burritos, fajitas, nachos, aguachiles - alongside a signature cocktail program. Open late Friday and Saturday nights.
Skyline
A rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar atop The Virginian Hotel in downtown Lynchburg - chef-inspired seafood, local beers, craft cocktails, and international wines with city skyline views.
Father's Cafe & Bakery
A traditional American bakery inside the historic Lynchburg Community Market, making handmade breads, pastries, desserts, and classic cake and yeast donuts, alongside breakfast sandwiches and cookies. Wholesale to local businesses and catering also available.
My Dog Duke's Diner
An upscale diner in a beautifully restored downtown Lynchburg building serving breakfast, specialty coffee, a unique lunch menu, tempting entrees, and craft cocktails - with a dog-friendly patio.
Starr Hill Brewery
Downtown Lynchburg taproom from Virginia's Starr Hill Brewery — rotating craft drafts, packaged beer to go, and a welcoming all-ages space on Main Street.
The Maple Leaf Tea Room
A unique Canadian and British-inspired tea room on historic Commerce Street, serving lunch and authentic afternoon tea service. The menu ranges from lunch featuring cottage pie, poutine, scotch eggs, soups, salads, and desserts to afternoon tea beginning at 2:00pm with scones, finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and an assortment of teas by the pot. Gluten friendly options are also available. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-4pm. Electronic gift certificates available online. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome as space allows.
Fratelli Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Wood-fired Italian cuisine and a purpose-built cellar on the Bluffwalk in downtown Lynchburg. Fratelli's kitchen begins with fire: handcrafted pastas, brick-oven pizzas, and wood-fired entrees cooked simply with the best ingredients from nearby farms and producers rooted in Italian tradition, paired with benchmark and small-production wines from Italy, France, and the US. A private back room hosts celebrations, corporate gatherings, and rehearsal dinners, and the team co-hosts guided multi-course wine dinners with 7 Rooftop. Open Tue-Sat 4:30-10 PM.
Bootleggers
A burgers-and-beer joint on the Bluffwalk in downtown Lynchburg with a robust bourbon selection - burgers, brews, and 35+ bourbons, rye, and Tennessee whiskey in a relaxed, modern space.
Hill City Donuts
Female-owned downtown donut shop making fresh cake donuts in small batches, with a full espresso bar. Traditional, glazed, vegan, and gluten-free options plus coffee, seasonal specials, and local event pop-ups. A community-focused space at the corner of 5th Street.
Three Roads Brewing
The Lynchburg taproom of Three Roads Brewing — a relaxed, open space with great beer, local art, free wi-fi, games, snacks, and non-alcoholic craft sodas, housed in a former Ford dealership.
Reserve
Lynchburg's first farm winery, tasting room, and lounge on historic Jefferson Street in downtown Lynchburg — wines, cocktails, and a relaxed lounge atmosphere.
Wellness4lyfe
A plant-based juice and smoothie bar founded in Lynchburg in 2018, serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and smoothie bowls alongside vitamins, supplements, herbs and spices, sea moss, and vegan and vegetarian food. Wellness4lyfe runs as a mobile smoothie bar, vends at the Lynchburg Community Market on Main Street, and ships its wellness line through an online shop.
Ry's Pies 'N Cobblers
Award-winning, organic, small-batch cottage bakery rooted in Southern tradition and family. Owners Ryan Davis (the Baker) and Delilah White (the Shaker) make pies, cobblers, cheesecakes, cakes and puddings from scratch using Grandma Nellie Belle's 100-year-old Southern Virginia recipes, with vegan, gluten-free, keto and sugar-free options. Winner of the King Arthur Baking Company Harvest Competition (Caramel Apple Crumb Pie) and Best Chocolate Pie at the 2024 State Fair of Virginia. Find them Saturdays at the Lynchburg Community Market, plus custom orders, delivery and catering.
Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats
An award-winning downtown bakery on Commerce Street making scratch-made cookies, caramels, macarons, glazed donuts, and its signature oversized cinnamon rolls. Owner Tarsha Joyner has appeared on Food Network three times and won its Christmas Cookie Challenge.