Downtown Lynchburg is for foodies! With a selection of cuisine that spans a variety of cultures and flavor palettes, Downtown has what you’re in the mood for. The restaurants, cafes and eateries offer everything from intimate indoor settings to al fresco dining overlooking some of the best views in the city. Whether you’re looking for fresh pastries, handcrafted burgers, or a classic Southern meal, you’ll find it in Downtown. New restaurants continue to pop up, making each visit an opportunity to try something fresh and new. For both casual fare and upscale dining, Downtown Lynchburg is your one-stop destination.
5th Street Vito’s
The beloved food truck has found a permanent home at 522 Fifth Street in Downtown Lynchburg. Owned and operated by the Westgate brothers, 5th Street Vito’s brings Downtown Lynchburg the authentic experience of a New York style pizza shop. With menu items like classic pepperoni pizza, BBQ wings, Mexican street corn, parmesan fries, and cheesy bread—how could you go wrong?
Aji Ramen and Sushi
Online Ordering & Curbside Pickup
Delivery Options: GrubHub
Exotic flavors, warm and comforting ramen and soups, fresh-made sushi, and much more. Aji Ramen and Sushi offers a broad menu with plenty to please everyone who walks in the door.
Al Ryan Mediterranean Cuisine
Cuisine from the Mediterranean, featuring fresh ingredients and authentic dishes. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches, curries, meats, and vegetarian dishes, as well as a selection of traditional desserts.
Bacon Street Bagels
Online Ordering
Just a quick walk over the Rivermont Avenue Bridge, Bacon Street Bagels offers a wide variety of bagels and sandwiches. Outdoor picnic tables make this a perfect spot to drink some coffee or lavender lemonade with friends. Get there before they sell out!
Badger on Main
Outdoor Dining
At Badger on Main you’ll find casual dining with a full late night menu. Kick back and enjoy live music on the back deck that overlooks the city. This is one of the city’s best spots to watch the big game or even just grab a drink after work.
Barb’s Dream Hut
Located in the Lynchburg Community Market
Features an all-day country breakfast menu with pancakes, biscuit platters, and vegetarian options. The hut also serves homestyle items like hot sandwiches, burgers, and wings.
Batter Bar
Online Ordering, Curbside Pickup, and Outdoor Dining
Batter Bar has a passion for Harajuku-style crepes. Using quality ingredients to bring you the tastiest sweet or savory treats! Check out their beautiful location on Church Street and snag one of their unique goodies, made fresh daily!
Benny Scarpetta’s
Online Ordering
Offers a fun, late-night dining experience for the whole family. Benny’s serves 28″ pizza pie slices in four different flavors, as well as beverages, beers, and desserts.
Bootleggers
Outdoor Dining
Take a peek into this buzzing Bluffwalk restaurant to enjoy a wide selection of appetizers, gourmet burgers, and beers. The menu features fresh salads plus inventive twists on classic sandwiches, seasoned fries, adult milkshakes, and desserts.
Burg Burritos
Online Ordering
Burg Burritos serves up a variety of delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner burritos at their storefront on Church Street. This restaurant prides itself on quick service and quality selections. With a wide drink selection, you can also find the perfect beverage to go with your meal.
Cinn City Gourmet Buns & Beignets
Cinn City is a quick-serve café offering chef-inspired twists on pastry classics. Get 'em straight up or adorned with fresh fruits, crumbles, candies, cookies, sweet cereal flavors, and more.
Cosmos Chicken & Waffles
This creative southern-style menu is packed with mouth-watering favorites like their signature Chicken & Waffles, spicy Nashville Hot Chicken, crispy Mac & Cheese Bites, out of this world Galaxy Burger, and savory Grit Cakes (topped with crawfish and creamy cajun sauce). The retro vibe, floor to ceiling plants, and stellar ambiance make for the perfect complement to their delicious menu.
Country Cooking by Irene
Located in the Lynchburg Community Market
Indulge in a southern experience, and enjoy homestyle foods like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, rice pudding, and cooked vegetables. Sweet tea is also made and served daily.
Crisp
Online Ordering & Outdoor Dining
Delivery Options: GrubHub, DoorDash
This salad and juice bar offers a completely customizable menu. It features more than 50 ingredients to create any type of salad, wrap, breakfast sandwich, or smoothie. The menu also serves fresh-pressed juices and gourmet soups.
Day & Night
Day & Night is a vibrant dining and entertainment experience like no other in Downtown Lynchburg, it also doubles as a great addition to the nightlife scene.