Front Royal’s Cozy Eats

​Winter is a season with its own special perks, and getting cozy and eating warm treats are two of them! Finding warm and delicious food in a cozy setting is a great strategy for enjoying the winter in Front Royal. Read on for a rundown of some of Front Royal’s coziest eateries. You’ll find suggestions for treats, casual dining, cozy pub-style restaurants, and more. 
 

Cozy Treats for all Day Long
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Manor Line's Back 40

If you’re looking for a warming treat on a winter’s morning (or afternoon!), Front Royal’s cozy coffee shops are a great place to start. Between Manor Line’s Back 40, DL Campus Coffee on Main, and the Daily Grind, you can find ambiance, delicious coffee, yummy baked goods and more. With all this caffeinated goodness within Front Royal’s charming walkable downtown area, you can enjoy some crisp fresh air as well as a cozy mug of coffee to warm you from the inside out.

Down home baked goods at Down Home Comfort Bakery

If you really want to zone in on the baked goods, Front Royal’s Down Home Comfort Bakery is the place to stop. Just the name evokes feelings of warmth, comfort, and delicious home-style food. Front Royal’s favorite bakery is a great place to stop for a freshly baked treat at any time of the day. Treat yourself to a slice of layer cake, a warm, fresh cinnamon roll, or one of a range of fantastic freshly baked treats that change with the seasons.
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A Cozy Dinner to Suit your Style
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With a range of locally owned restaurants all serving delicious food, the Front Royal area has a cozy place for you to eat whether you’re looking for a casual family pizza night or an upscale date night. 
 
Pizza lovers, head to The Melting Pot. This casual pizza restaurant has been a Front Royal Tradition since the 1970s, and one bite will show you why. Fill up on thin crust pizza piled with all your favorite toppings. 
 

Melting Pot - 50 years and counting!

The Main Street Mill is another Front Royal classic. Relax in a historic feed mill-turned restaurant. With wood floors, high wood-beamed ceilings, and murals, the Main Street Mill is a great place to get cozy. Pair the ambiance with a full service bar and a menu filled with comfort-food favorites. You’ll leave feeling satisfied and refreshed.

Main Street, Front Royal

For a really rural vibe, head a bit out of town to The Apple House in Linden, and enjoy the Bushel Pub. With local wines and beers on tap, it’s a great place to enjoy a craft beverage with a burger or some pub style finger food. The atmosphere is casual and family friendly, and the open fireplace and taxidermy decor make it a great place to enjoy on a winter’s night.

The Apple House - 60 years and going strong!

Maybe it’s because it originated in the chilly British Isles. Pub food seems like a perfect fit for cooler weather. Formerly Griffin Tavern, now The Dark Horse Irish Pub, in nearby Flint Hill offers delish Irish fare in a renovated 1800s home. With three dining rooms to choose from, you can have cozy any way you like it here. ​

Formerly Griffin Tavern

The Blue Door Kitchen and Inn in Flint Hill is an upscale dining experience, and a great option for a special day or date night. Find locally sourced and seasonal ingredients on a frequently changing menu, and enjoy some of the best flavors that winter has to offer. Be sure to make a reservation if you’re planning an evening here. 

The Blue Door Kitchen and Inn

​Whether it’s a hearty pub dinner or a warm cup of coffee that makes you feel like you’re celebrating winter, head to the Front Royal area. You can find warming eats any way you like them, and enjoy all the coziness that the colder weather calls for.