Route 1 Country Store — Restaurant in Petersburg

Mennonites operate Route 1 Country Store in Dinwiddie, Virginia, and for those acquainted with the Mennonites and their values, that will be recommendation enough. But each restaurant must be accorded its own evaluation, so I will say that my lunch here was not only one of the most pleasant experiences I have had in my travels, but that the entire establishment is spotless.

I had posted a lengthy and circumstantial review here earlier, but in attempting to add the two photographs attached here from my cellphone, I rather stupidly managed to delete the original review. The photographs are important, not because they are particularly good, but because they will give you an idea of how modest Route 1 Country Store itself is: I drove past it myself two times before I realized I had arrived, and the dining--and shopping--experience is one you do NOT want to miss!

Fortunately I think almost everyone in Dinwiddie County will be able to help you if you DO get lost, as probably most of them shop and dine there regularly themselves. I was initially advised to visit by asking a postal service route carrier where I should have lunch, and she gave this as an instant response, in addition to perfectly good instructions as to how to get there--but she neglected to mention that I would have to look sharp from the highway, as there are no flamboyant signs to help!

Other reviewers thankfully have posted many photographs of the menu items and of the hundreds of home-baked pies and cakes on display, and of the other goods available. Take a look at them before you go, because when you arrive you will be overwhelmed with the beauty, variety and delectability of the merchandise (I know I was). For lunch I chose the Barbecue Sandwich Combo--barbecue on a homemade bun, choice of chips, choice of beverage--for about $12. This was Virginia-style pulled pork barbecue at its best, with the tomato-based sweet and spicy barbecue sauce and fresh coleslaw on the bun. The portion is so generous that I don't know how I finished it--I took my bag of Route 66 potato chips home with me, as I couldn't have fitted a chip in--and believe me, only my being stuffed mercifully enabled me to depart without buying a truckload of the pies and cakes that I had been admiring throughout my meal!

I hope I have given sufficient warning to the thousands of you who I hope will follow me for this wonderful dining experience! And if you do NOT have diabetes, go ahead and bring your pickup trucks and your sweethearts and load up on the goodies! Route 1 Country Store is READY FOR YOU, and it is more fun (and probably more wholesome) than a...

This was not my first time at this store, but the first time I ordered a sandwich and came without my wife. She was the one who always drove to this store from Chesterfield, and I usually went in and perhaps bought candy or snacks. Today, I saw the store and decided to get a sandwich that was beyond fresh and delicious. I love the little sheet you fill out and place on the counter for your sandwich to be made fresh and to-order. I love Jersey Mike's and this is added to my top two favorite sandwich shops. Today, I also got the homemade tuna salad in the jar, which makes excellent sandwiches, a loaf of homemade bread, gummies, pork rinds, and a couple of pie slices. The store is always buzzing with customers especially around lunch time. At check-out, Will K. could not have been more kind and professional. v/r, Dr. K. King, 12/10/2024, 2:23 pm/et,...

I was constantly hearing people rave about this store. I went today and was not disappointed. The staff are extremely friendly, the food was so delicious and not to mention the big bag of treats that I bought to bring home I will definitely be returning and highly recommended to anyone.

I purchased a combo turkey and Munster cheese (they do not skip on the meat)sandwiches, sweet potato chips,and sweet tea. My take home treats were chocolate and Carmel doughnuts (tasted exactly like colonial doughnuts.$1.79, chocolates 50 Cent each and a double chocolate cake $2.30?but the best part is the drinks are made in take home cups which I love and a must when the tea is delicious and their tea definitely is!!!! There were a lot of artisan products, and handcrafted shawls that...