- FOR BREAKFAST - 
Scratch Biscuit Co. – Located in Grandin Village, this spot is open daily for breakfast and lunch with a specialty brunch menu on Sundays. Biscuit options abound, ranging from simple to much more adventurous, and sandwiches, burgers, and additional breakfast options round out the menu.
Scrambled - Fast casual fare in historic City Market building down. No surprise with a name like Scrambled, the menu leads with eggs (farm-fresh, cage-free, and organic) but the famous Vanilla French toast is also worth a try.
Roanoker Restaurant - On Colonial Avenue, a Southern breakfast and a cozy booths welcome guests at this local institution that dates back to 1941. Closed Mondays.
Ernie's Bar & Grill - Quick breakfast and friendly service await at Ernie’s in the City Market building, where regulars swear by the potato cakes and omelettes.
More Breakfast Places:
-FOR BRUNCH - 
Hotel Roanoke - Brunch at The Regency Room at Hotel Roanoke is a local tradition. Open since 1938, its been recognized as one of the top 100 brunches in America and is the Roanoke Valley’s only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant.
Billy’s - This Market Street restaurant offers Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., with selections ranging from the traditional - omelettes and pancakes - to more eccentric items like candied bacon and breakfast nachos.
Bread Craft - An artisan bakery is bound to have good brunch, and it’s served here beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with quiche, maple french toast, and eggs benedict among the menu options.
More Brunch Restaurants:
-FOR LUNCH-
Burger in the Square - Old-fashioned burgers and hot dogs on Brambleton Avenue.
Wildflour - Located at Towers Shopping Center, Wildflour is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Homemade breads and desserts and other high-quality ingredients kick this inventive yet still simple menu up a notch.
Roanoke Weiner Stand - This local hot dog joint has been in business serving the Roanoke community a simple meal for over 100 years.
R.T. Smith’s Deli - Downtown deli offering breakfast and lunch all day long and sandwiches made to order.
Viet Sub - Sandwich shop on Williamson road, visitors say the Vietnamese banh mi is the best they’ve ever eaten.
More Lunch Spots:
- The Honey Baked Ham Company
- Brambleton Deli & BBQ
- Mama Jean’s Barbecue
- Taaza Indian Cuisine
- Macado’s
- Cabo Fish Taco
- Elderberry’s
-FOR DINNER - 
River and Rail Restaurant - Locally-sourced Southern food and craft cocktails in an intimate bistro setting. Menus change daily.
Fortunato - Italian kitchen and Neapolitan-style pizzeria in an urban setting.
Local Roots - This restaurant on Grandin Road works closely with local farmers to source ingredients for its lunch and dinner menus.
Alejandro's Mexican Grill - A casual downtown spot with Mexican food, margaritas and a signature salsa bar with a number of different varieties to try.
Fork In The Alley - A fun spot with pub fare in an old carriage house on Crystal Spring Avenue. Perfect for a get-together with friends or a casual date night.
Bernard’s Gastropub & Eatery - Mussels, wings, and heartier entree options like braised short rib and bourbon glazed salmon make up the menu at this casual restaurant serving elevated food on Jefferson Street.
Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje - A delicious array of tacos and more than 90 tequilas and mezcals are offered here in a vibrant and fun setting.
More Dinner Destinations:
- bloom restaurant & wine bar
- Rockfish Food & Wine
- Blue 5
- Lucky
- Martin’s Downtown
- Grace’s Place Pizzeria