The 2024 edition of Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia list is out and many Harrisonburg’s favorites have made the list! This annual guide is a collection of reader favorites, spanning from dining spots to entertainment venues, inns, and more. Harrisonburg has earned many mentions in the edition, a testament to the city’s vibrant culture and thriving community. With each business carefully chosen by thousands of voters and reader feedback, this year’s list is a true reflection of the best that the state has to offer. For the full list pick up Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia 2024 edition.
Food & Drink
A Bowl of Good Cafe
#1 Vegan, Vegetarian or Gluten Free Fare
Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza
#1 Pizzeria
#2 Italian Restaurant
BoBoKo Indonesian Café
#2 Vegan, Vegetarian or Gluten Free Fare
Broad Porch Coffee Co.
#3 Coffee Shop or Roaster
Grilled Cheese Mania
#2 Food Truck
Indian & American Café
#3 Indian Restaurant
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint
#1 Burger Joint
Kline’s Dairy Bar
#2 Ice Cream Shop
Lola’s Delicatessen
#1 Sandwich Shop
Local Chop & Grill House
#1 Steakhouse
#2 Fine Dining
Magpie Diner
#1 Breakfast/Brunch
Mashita
#1 Food Truck
#3 Asian Restaurant
Mr. J’s Bagels and Deli
#2 Sandwich Shop
#3 Breakfast/Brunch
Taste of India
#1 Indian Restaurant
Taste of Thai
#2 Asian Restaurant
Vito’s Italian Kitchen
#1 Italian Restaurant
#2 Pizzeria
Food Shopping
Entertainment & Events
Court Square Theater
#3 Entertainment Center for Adults
Explore More Discovery Museum
#3 Museum
First Fridays of the Valley
#3 Art Events
Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
#3 Music Venue
Hotel Madison
#3 Hotel
LOVEwork Harrisonburg
#3 Love Sign
OASIS Fine Art & Craft
#1 Art Gallery
Ruby’s Arcade
#1 Entertainment Center for Adults
Sage Bird Ciderworks
#2 Cidery
Shopping
Blakemore’s Flowers
#2 Florist Shop
Gift & Thrift
#1 Consignment Shop
#2 Gift Store
#3 Men’s Clothing Store
Walkabout Outfitter
#1 Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter
#2 Men’s Clothing Store
Wonder Records
#2 Record Store