Bite-By-Bite Tour Of Marion County

classic diner

There are many reasons people travel. Some travel to visit family and friends while others travel mostly for work. You’ll find people looking for adventure, to celebrate a special occasion or simply to “get away”. No matter the reason, all travelers have one thing in common – FOOD!

Everyone has to eat!

Some travelers gravitate to the familiar, seeking chains that they are accustomed to. Others prefer to enjoy foods popular in that particular region. These food adventurers want to eat off the beaten path and dine like a local.

With that in mind, here’s our bite-by-bite tour of Marion County:

 

pork chop, roasted potatoes and green beans

Daily special at Little Dippers Ice Cream Parlor

 

Fairview
Little Dippers Ice Cream Parlor, is located at 308 Main Street. Not only do they serve 24 flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream – both hand dipped and soft serve. They also dish up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Order hometown favorites like creamed chicken and biscuits or meatloaf with all the fixins’.

 

 

 

Bacon cheeseburger at Cafe Diem

Bacon cheeseburger at Cafe Diem

 

Grant Town
Cafe Diem is located at 2408 Paw Paw Creek Rd (between Rivesville and Grant Town). They have been feeding locals breakfast, lunch and dinner to rave reviews. From a stacked corned beef sandwich to Shepherds Pie even the most picky eater will leave satiated.

 

 

 

 

Liver & onions

Liver & onions at Hero’s Corner Cafe

 

Mannington
Hero’s Corner Cafe & Pizzeria at 126 Market Street is always buzzing with hungry eaters. With multiple daily specials, decadent desserts and friendly service you’ll find yourself coming back time and time again.

 

 

 

 

Chili and grilled cheese sandwich

Chili and grilled cheese sandwich at McAteers

 

Fairmont
Located at 1316 Locust Avenue, McAteers has been feeding locals and Fairmont State students and faculty since 1958. They have a made to order breakfast and lunch menu and homemade bread that is to die for. The highlight of the year is their traditional St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. They start serving at 10:00 am and when they run out, that’s it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dairy Kone in Monongah

Dairy Kone in Monongah

 

Monongah
Dairy Kone, 654 Pike Street, features the Monongah Monster Sandwich, raspberry ice cream, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pepperoni rolls, a jumbo roll, hoagies, fries along with daily and weekly specials. Although you’ll have to wait for spring to enjoy the Dairy Kone.

 

 

 

plate of pancakes, bacon, eggs and coffee

Cotton Patch Cafe

 

Farmington
The Cotton Patch, located at 3300 Husky Highway is tucked inside a floral and gift shop. The Cotton Patch is a classic diner that is a favorite with the locals serving breakfast, sandwiches, desserts and daily specials.

 

 

 

restaurant interior

Dutchman’s Daughter Restaurant

 

White Hall
Dutchman’s Daughter, located at 2795 White Hall Blvd, is a family-style restaurant serving, well, family favorites. The cozy atmosphere is just as welcoming as their comfy foods. Think meatloaf & mashed potatoes, spaghetti & meatballs with garlic bread. . .you get the idea.

 

 

 

inside diner

It’s retro at DJ’s 50’s & 60’s Diner

 

Pleasant Valley
You can’t miss DJ’s 50s & 60s Diner, located at 1181 Airport Road, because it is housed in an iconic silver dining car. You’ll find a full service restaurant, serving breakfast (served all day), lunch and dinner. They have a large variety of homemade lunch & dinner specials as well as homemade desserts, old-fashioned floats & sundaes. The nostalgic decor is a real blast from the past.

 

 

Breakfast at The Belmont

Breakfast at The Belmont

 

Rivesville
The Belmont is located at 608 Bellview Blvd (between Fairmont and Rivesville). They are open daily from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and in addition to serving breakfast all day, they also feature daily specials along with soups and sandwiches.

 

 

 

 

This is just the tip of the proverbial dining iceberg! You might have to extend your stay – and your belt – to indulge in our pizzerias, hot dog stands and iconic pepperoni rolls.

 

Let us know about your favorite place to dine in Marion County.

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