Country Cookin Depot — Restaurant in Orange

Left one star so I could leave a review. Visited this restaurant on Monday, Sept 22, 2025 about 530pm. I was visiting from out of town and have to say this was the absolute worst place I have eaten in a very long time. I actually got very sick after eating here and was sick for about 3 days after. I had a salad and chicken fried chicken with a bake potato. I also had green beans. The chicken was still a little pink inside when I got to the middle. I should've cut it on first. Not sure how you can mess up a baked potato but it had a very strong Sulphur taste. The green beans tasted like they were dumped out of a can and not even warmed up. The employees were complaining about someone having called in and didn't show for work. One middle-aged man was talking about having been called in to cook and he was mad about it so he didn't even attempt to do things properly. I heard him tell someone he just dumped the veggies on the hot bar straight from the containers they were in. 3 younger girls were standing around gossiping about something that happened in their personal lives. I do not recommend this place at...

Today my husband and I ate lunch for the second time at the new Country Cookin Depot in Orange, Va., and we LOVED it both times! KINLEIGH M took care of us in a beautiful way! She was sweet and attentive at all times and made sure we had everything we needed. The food on the Salad Bar is fabulous! Delicious and plenty of it - hot vegetables, rolls and soup and an amazing salad bar with every goodie you could want. Then - if you are not already stuffed - the real STAR of the show is the Warm Peach Cobbler with ice Cream on top. I'm glad I lived long enough (at 84) to be able to swoon over this cobbler- it is homemade on site and is beyond amazing. Now we know every time we go to Orange, Va., we will arrange any other appointment at a time that allows us to eat a DE-licious lunch at our new favorite - Country Cookin Depot! Go there and you will leave like us - Happy!! Be sure to ask for Kinleigh M. Annie and Mack...

I find the negative reviews somewhat comical. This is a country buffet - not a fine dining establishment - nothing is going to be perfect - if you want that go the the Inn at Little Washington. Overall I have found the food to be acceptable and you get far more than what you pay for. Courtesy of the waitresses could be better from time to time - but I realize they are dealing with a lot of redneck idiots who are rude and demanding and tips are horrible. I usually go for breakfast and even though I'm a senior citizen I do realize that tips are how these waitresses make their money and tip accordingly - a lot of seniors still think we are living in the 40's and will leave a dollar - if that. I love their breakfasts even though I always find myself eating...