The Pampered Palate Cafe

Located downtown, so parking is tricky but we found a place on the street. Quaint small town. Limited seating but short wait. Very good selection of unique and tasty creations. They were out of the chili, which I hoped to try. Quesadilla appetizer was ok but could have used more cheese. Wife got a reuben that had perfect balance of quality meat and kraut. Bread was fresh and even chips on side were good. I liked the fresh fruit that was offered instead of chips. I got a pastrami sandwich called the Betsey that had perfect meat/bread ratio. I drank a local blueberry sour beer and our pumpkin cheesecake dessert was absolutely delicious. Worthwhile lunch if strolling in Staunton.

Solid lunch spot in downtown Staunton. Wide variety of sandwiches, salads, and baked potatoes. You can also build your own sandwich if you'd like. I ordered the Mountain Laurel sandwich with a side of fruit and it was exactly as expected and tasty. I really enjoyed the specialty iced team they had. It was blackberry sage iced tea and it was super delicious.

Absolutely gorgeous mural on the back wall of the Cafe not to mention how friendly the staff were. The food was amazing, I got the Mountain Laurel Sandwich I never would've thought that Green apples would've been good on a sandwich but I was genuinely surprised. It was all so good I definitely think it's worth the price.

This popular little cafe is my favorite in Staunton and always serves the best quiche. The food comes out quickly, is fresh, and colorfully eye pleasing. The staff are always friendly and quick to clear tables when vacated. The menu has variety with vegetarian options.

If you have mobility issues, be aware, the bathrooms are on the second floor up a small staircase.

Street parking or parking garage around the corner.

Highly recommend!

Love the pampered palate! Food is consistent in taste. Doesn't matter if you go today or years ago! Dinning in the downstairs takes you to another place - small bistro in France - atmosphere!

I dined here with my mom and sister during a lovely “ladies day trip” visit to Staunton. One of the historical guides at the Frontier Culture Museum recommended this cafe as a nice place for mother daughter groups, and she was so right! We had a delightful time and a lovely light lunch. I’m vegan and ordered the avocado wrap, but had lots of other salads, sandwiches, and wraps to choose from. The staff was friendly, and the old building was cute and charming.

Stopped by to pick up carryout and WOW! Got the cobb salad and it was amazing!! Fresh bacon and veggies, lots of blue cheese, and even included baguette and whipped butter on the side! Super friendly and fast service as well. I'll definitely be back!

This review is for breakfast. Ok coffee. Decent service. Fruit was good. They have a small breakfast menu and they were out of one of them, biscuits and gravy. It was a Saturday morning and we were the second couple in the shop after it opened at 9am. Maybe that was a blessing though, because I don't think they would have been scratch made given that you could only have scrambled eggs as part of your breakfast plate. This place just doesn't care about breakfast and you have many other great choices in Staunton.

Five of us stopped in for lunch on Saturday. Seated quickly. Staff was great. Sandwiches were all top notch. Menu had so many delicious offerings it was hard to decide what to eat.

Fun little place with good food at a good price. Convenient to everything in downtown Staunton.