Bob Evans — Restaurant in West Virginia

Have you ever had a place that was like your home away from home? The Bob Evans in Morgantown is mine.

I have driven out to Ohio for Thanksgiving more years than I can count (actually probably about 20) and on each of trips we've stopped at this very Bob Evans because it represents that halfway point in the drive. Through all the years and seasons, this place has remained virtually the same. I'm pretty sure the staff hasn't even transitioned at all in my time coming to this establishment - which should tell you something about it.

Situated on the top of a hill overlooking the luscious valleys of West Virginia, this Bob Evans is as picturesque and scenic as it is convenient. It would also provide a really strategic advantage in any sort of military conflict, which I'm sure the owners had in mind when they built the place. On a clear day, you can even see the top of the West Virginia University football stadium peeking out from over a hill on the left. Some say on game days, you can hear the tears and wails of the fans all the way from the restaurant.

To get into the establishment, you need to walk across an old, white porch. A porch just like your grandparents used to have outside of their home. A porch with rocking chairs and splinters. A porch with chipped paint and memories. A porch that leads you home.

On crossing the threshold, you step into the famous Bob Evans shop. You're surrounded by all sorts of delightful knickknacks and trinkets and you realize this is probably the exact place your grandparents got most of the gifts they gave you growing up. What seemed like trash to you as a child now looks a little more sweet and enticing.

There may be a wait to sit and eat, depending on the time that you go. But that's to be expected. This Bob Evans is a local haunt and during peak hours, they are sure to be found inside the familiar walls of this establishment. Once you do get a seat, you'll be greeted with a familiar menu with all the classics that you've come to know and love: the Farmer's Choice, the BIG Egg, the hotcake platter and more. You may also see pages about hamburgers and sandwiches which may seem enticing. But let me encourage you to stick to the familiar roads, my friends. Stick to familiar roads; it's what Bob would have wanted.

As you eat, you'll begin to feel the pangs of heartburn and indigestion flaring up deep inside you. That will all come later, but for now, enjoy more coffee and crispy bacon. There are no troubles in Bob Evans.

You'll get the bill and you'll be surprised at how much a few eggs and pancakes cost you. But you'll look up at the massive mural of Bob Evans on the wall, see his smiling face and surprisingly trendy glasses and realize that you should have paid double for the experience and the memories that this establishment gave you. You'll then sit at the table for a little bit once you wrap your mind around the bill; digesting and enjoying, until you realize that you actually need to go pay at the counter at the front.

As you walk back out to your car, content, happy, satisfied, you'll potentially see someone taking alternating draws from a cigarette and crack pipe and you'll remember the famous words written on the wall of the restaurant and, now, upon to the very fibers of your heart: "Everyone's a somebody at Bob Evans" and you'll smile and nod at the crack head. He'll nod back; you're family now. You'll get in your car and drive away, poorer financially and with a few less years of life to live, but oh, so...

SAD two times in a row terrible,terrible!!!!! I could see one time but not both times ...we are local families out to dinner..when the stink bugs took over.(2 crawling on table in front of us..then after waiter got manager ,he removed them only to have them crawling down the wall....then after 40 min waiting for food pot roast came with no meat just noodles and spices no meat Manager gave us a small discount but the money was not the issue...The waiter did an excellent job with what he had to work with.SUGGESTION...replace manager or loosen his restrictions if thats the case........... SECOND TIME 1-29 13 kids eat free night no help..45 min waiting on food---- only a few people in restaurant (must been there before) fourth round of tea we ask if food was coming or not??? after several hints about it,waiter said it will be out shortly .while we were waiting spotted several stink bugs again tonight..Then waiter returned to inform us they were out of chic pot pie and they didn't have enough pot for stroganoff ...but they served it with very small amount of pot roast no mushrooms at all...I got fish special ..never did get my steamed broccoli...so we gave up ordered two coffees ,(our two other friends don't drink coffee) good thing..when coffee was delivered i ask waiter to stick his finger in it. He did, ice cold ..CAN'T EVEN GET COFFEE RIGHT. Payed full price never to return....signed...

Teamwork does make the dream work! The restaurant was a little busy. Our waitress was really busy as she strived to remain attentive to all her customers. If our waitress was away too long, another waitress would ensure that we were satisfied. Both waitresses had refilled our drinks before our food came. The atmosphere was perfect. It was hot outside. However, the AC, peacefulness of the decor, and that lemonade was very refreshing. No complaints about the wait. Lol, that's the time we used to catch up on things. I was drinking my 3rd strawberry lemonade when the food came!! I can't lie, I was excited and hungry. Everyone else had spoken before getting their food. But, now I realize the silence. I began wondering, 'why isn't anyone else speaking anymore?' Ok, I started eating and got my answers. I found that everyone was eating the most delicious, mouth watering food, ever! The food was 'THE ANOMALY' that made everyone in the restaurant speechless!! I had ordered the 'Farmers Breakfast.' It definitely tasted super delicious. I ate so fast . I didn't take any photos of our food. When I thought about it, I was finished with everything except my pancakes. Surely, if you have the opportunity to visit Bob Evans, this experience and more is awaiting you. It's absolutely worth your time and money! Your taste buds will...