Betty's Restaurant

Basic diner with great service right in town. Breakfast was good, really enjoyed the chicken and waffles. Western omelette was OK, would have liked more veggies. Our pancakes came out dry and not fluffy. Cash only.

Ah, Betty's! As a kid, I loved Bob Evans. But decades later Bob Evans is not the Bob Evans I remember. On a recent sentimental journey to W Virginia, I gave very little thought to having breakfast at BE's. My wife and decided to check out Shepherdstown, and Betty's was exactly the nostalgic breakfast diner we were hoping to find. The atmosphere was perfect small town West Virginia, Circa 1974, complete with Kitty Wells belting out a country tune over the "wireless." The service was fast, attentive, and super friendly, even though we're definitely "northerners." The food? Again, southern perfection! From house-maid sausage gravy and fresh biscuits, to generously portioned sausage patties and bigger-than-your-plate hotcakes, this is where you need to be to stoke those southern-living memories. Well done, Betty's, you're part of the reason we'll be back to West Virginia asap!😄👌

I really wanted to like Betty’s — it’s a charming, old-school spot and one of the few breakfast diners in Shepherdstown — but the experience fell flat. Service was incredibly slow. A couple who arrived at the exact same time I did received their food, ate, and left before my meal even made it to the table. There was no communication or acknowledgment from the staff, just a long, awkward wait. What really concerned me, though, was that dishes were being washed right in front of everyone behind the counter by hand. The water didn’t look anywhere near hot enough to properly sanitize, and I didn’t see any sanitizing solution being used — just regular dish soap. In a restaurant setting, that’s worrisome and honestly made me nervous about getting sick. When the food finally came, it was bland and forgettable. Nothing terrible, but definitely not memorable — the kind of breakfast that feels more like an obligation than a treat. Betty’s seems to be the beneficiary of being one of the only breakfast options in town rather than excelling on its own merits. Also, they’re cash only, which feels outdated in 2025. There’s an ATM inside, but it hits you with a $2.75 fee — a nice little side profit for them, I’m sure. Overall, between the slow service, questionable sanitation setup, and underwhelming food, I left disappointed and doubtful I’d return.

We walked in and it was busy for the holiday weekend but staff was super friendly and sat us shortly after we walked in. It's an older place but a true gem and the food is GREAT. My husband and I are visiting from out of town and read the reviews so decided to stop by and it did not disappoint! The biscuit and sausage gravy is heavenly. The pancakes were bigger than my husband's head. You will leave here full. All of this was only $24, a steal to us! If we visit Sheperdstown again we will be back!

What else is there to say that hasn’t been said in other reviews. Overall it took a hour to eat. The person mentioning the dishes being washed in tepid water was very correct . I don’t know how the health department hasn’t cracked down on that. No paper towels in the bathrooms. The food was very flavor free and just wasn’t what was expected. I for one have never seen chopped up French fries used as home potatoes. Those were dry too. I don’t often write reviews but here I am. Also this was clearly the most disorganized staff I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing.

Went for breakfast a couple of times.. Service is great and the food is consistently delicious. I recommend the pancakes which are enormous and better than anywhere around. Only downside is the cash only requirement... Especially when their ATM is down...

We came for breakfast. My husband had told pur server when he was ready to order he would put his menu down so they wouldn't have to keep checking. But she came back anyway before he was ready and we felt very rushed to order like it was an inconvenience for her to give us more time. My husband had a Blueberry pancake and a plain one with chipped beef gravy and a sausage patty. I got Blueberry pancakes and a Sausage patty. The sausage is fresh and cokes from a local butcher so it was pretty good. Bland and lean but not the fake meat you usually get. We were very disappointed in the pancakes though. The batter they use has no flavor. The blueberries were good but the pancakes themselves, not so much. We got a cup of milk with our meal and it was going sour. It just didn't taste right. We were really looking forward to coming here and were honestly let down. Especially for the prices.

It was my first visit and I was so pleased. I had coffee and the hometown breakfast with sausage. I splurged to get the sausage gravy on my home fries and it was delicious. I’m always a little nervous to try gravy outside the South but Betty’s can do no wrong here. Bonus: they have the mixed fruit jelly tubs! Coffee was fresh and hot. Service was attentive despite being at full-house capacity. They’re making stuff to order so don’t plan to get in and out too quickly. But they brought my order in a reasonable amount of time and left the ticket so I didn’t have to ask for it. There are some steps to get in, and it’s cash only with an ATM inside. I look forward to bringing my out-of-town friends in when they visit!

Food and service was excelent, first time here with my wife and my mom, and we loved the menu options. I'm definitely coming back.

I'm going to review lunch and breakfast. Lunch is amazing, breakfast is just not spot on. The pancakes were doughy and like a sponge, the sausage tasteless. The only thing it had going for it was the coffee. Our server was amazing and sweet. The older lady was stressed and grouchy. For lunch we had hot roast beef sandwiches and they were some of the best we have ever had.

3-star crabcakes My wife and I have enjoyed great breakfasts at Betty's for years and the crabcakes for lunch were excellent. This year the "backfin lump crabcakes had zero backfin lump crab meat in them. They were mealy and we could not find one piece of back fin lump crab meat in any other of the 3 crabcakes that we were served. We; 've eaten plenty of crabs and crabcakes so we know what the back fin lump meat looks like. We'll stick to the breakfast things in the future. John K Nusbaum Reston Va.

What a great place for a delicious satisfying breakfast. Both the sausage and chipped beef gravies were so creamy and flavorful! We will come here every chance possible!

Just waited 20 minutes to be completely ignored by the waitstaff. Six people came in after me. It was my turn to be seated. I was told I had to sit at the counter when I was clearly waiting for a table. Then I was denied service for refusing to sit at the cramped counter space. I guess they don't need my money? I used to come here frequently. Now I'll never be back! Fuck 'em.

Betty's diner is, well, Betty's diner. A small town source of pride. Good food, good prices. Notice the word "good." The place looks grimy, but it is clean. The service is outstanding, delivered but a clutch of women who look like they were genetically programmed to be diner waitresses. Lot's a kitschy signs around. Local crowd that includes moneyed retirees who have settled here. Hippies from the university, and some working class. Now, good. The breakfasts look great but the home fries are unevenly done and the sausage chewy and tasteless. The chipped beef and sausage gravy are unremarkable at best. The sandwiches are just okay, except the Ramsey burger which is top-notch. Prices are good (there's that word again) but not bargain basement. Betty's is proud of their crab cakes, drawing from the MD Chesapeake tradition. The crab cakes are good, but not at all exceptional. There is way more filler than they claim. And boy are they expensive! Now, I've eaten at Betty's at least ten times and never been disappointed. But it is not that remarkable diner we've all found somewhere or the other.

I'd heard about Betty's from a fellow hiker as a fabulous breakfast stop and just had to check it out. Stopped in to refuel after a long hike the previous day and wasn't disappointed! The staff were so welcoming, even to a first timer, and the food was simple but great! Foods made from scratch and locally sourced are a huge plus. I'll definitely be back!

My family and I have gone to Betty's for several years now and the food is subpar but it is convenient as we are local and live really close. The reason for the low rating is that consistently the staff is rude like we are a bother just being there. Today however was the last time I will support this small town business. I brought my 4 year old with me and stated it would just be the two of us eating but could I get change for a dollar to put in the meter (If you know this town the parking police are ridiculous). The server, without even looking up says "I don't have change" as she is handing change over to a woman paying. The customer says I don't have four quarters but take this quarter for the meter. I totally understand if I was coming in off the street and just wanted change but I was dining there. Moving forward I will happily go to Martinsburg Family diner where the food is good, the portion sizes are better and the staff don't act like you are an inconvenience being there. It takes nothing to be nice and thank you to the kind customer that offered her quarter.

eggs and bacon were ok. Service was good. My friends had gritts he said was good, but ham was tough.

Best food in town if you don't mind the wait--they do not rush the cooking. Outstanding service and a home cooked meal. By far the best restaurant in town!

Great little place for a historical town breakfast. Loved the fresh sausage. Not overly priced

Man I was hoping this was going to be a cool small town diner. Nope! Food was subpar. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger it came with out bacon. The lady I told about the missing bacon seemed annoyed. Service was just as bad as it is in DC. At least they didn't have a service charge on the ticket.

Worst service and attitude experienced ever. Online reviews said coffee was good - it was disgusting and $2.49 for black coffee. One guest wanted to make some reasonable adjustments to an omelet and was told mixes are premade and it's also not possible to make your own - meaning you can't order one with veggies and no cheese. While there were other options, the server was so curt - and that's being kind that we left. Not worth a star. We didn't stay - walked up the street and were happy to dine at a place that wants its customers to return.

Wonderful breakfast. I ordered a country ham breakfast and it was terrific. The serving was large. Very nice staff. I would definitely go there again when I am in the area.

Hot dang! This place is so good. Popped in on a Monday morning. It was pretty quiet at first but not too long after people started to stroll in. There was only one person working and she was a beast! Needless to say, service was great! The sausage patties were home made. MUST TRY! The biscuits and gravy were also homemade. The biscuit had a nice crispy outside and the sausage pattie was packed with flavor. MUST TRY! The pancakes were triple stacked, the size of a full plate. So guess what...you're not leaving hungry! I would recommend this place to anyone. 5 stars all around.

What a friendly, warm, cozy place. The food was good. What really made the visit was the welcoming warmth of the staff. Courtesy and willingness to serve defined the entire experience. We will return for the community as much as the foos, which was fine.

Weekdays this is one of the few mom and pop type places open at 6am. This is a cute diner and that's about it. It was here or McDs. I should have chosen McDs. I ordered breakfast and trust me when I say I waited and waited just to be served and there was maybe five diners in total. The home fries are deep fried nuggets. Just smacking of greasy fast food eateries-nasty. My coffee cup was served full with two creamers and that was the only coffee I had except for when I got up with my cup and asked my texting-obsessed server for more. I can't stress enough how neglected the customers were this morning. I'm not coming back. I'm not saying the people are rude but they are lazy and careless. I also hate places that have so many signs posted about tipping ((even the jokey ones are in bad taste))

CASH ONLY Betty's is in the middle of the block. It is very unassuming from the outside, but going inside I was transported back to when I was a child going to breakfast with my grandpa to our small town local diner. The inside of the restaurant is super clean. Even for an older building, there was no old building smell and no dust anywhere, not even the corner of the many picture frames. The staff was friendly and inviting. Our food was cooked perfectly. Even through the small restaurant was about 1/2 full, we got our food quickly. The only downside is that they are cash only. They have an ATM inside the restaurant in the back, but it has a $20 pull limit, so grab cash ahead of time. We will be going back.

Betty's is what a diner should be! Relaxed, and cozy atmosphere. Food is good old-fashioned home cook style of food. The staff is warm and welcoming. And no matter what time of day you stop by you need to try the sausage gravy.

Friendly,neighborhood diner style. Best breakfasts around.Creamed Chipped Beef is good!

Just an ok dining experience. Service was pretty good especially with how busy they were. But the eggs were just ok. The coffee was ok.

Hands down the best breakfast I've ever had!!!! The entire breakfast was awesome. The sausage and gravy was amazing!!! Loved it.

So I'm not sure if Betty was working today but the lady on duty was by herself and handling business! Customer service alone deserves a 5 star review. She was engaging and funny and did an awesome job explaining things you all should know like: the sausage patties are hand made fresh from the local butcher and the pancakes are the same size as the plate and you can choose to have your strawberries hot or cold on top of your Belgium waffle and they boil the potatoes for the home fries and then deep fry them etc. You get the point. Almost everything here is made from scratch. The sausage gravy is divine! Add a couple of crispy, buttery biscuits made from scratch and it becomes a dish I forgot I liked because most places that offer this dish is subpar. This particular morning someone tempted to break in before opening and "Betty" said there was glass everywhere and there was a rush to get the place together before opening. All I can say is she did a great job. I was so hungry I forgot to take pics of the food but I guess that just means you have to go for yourself. Not so humbly submitted, Michael C.

The food was good, the place was buzzing, and the wait staff was pleasant enough. If you want a dated and dumpy diner atmosphere, this is it. If you go, do not get seated at the end of the bar near the door. Multiple people were hanging around in the window nook while we ate. It just made the experience unpleasant to have customers hovering directly next to and behind us while they waited for a table. The weather was beautiful and the staff did nothing to encourage them to wait outside, which is what we had done. There was another cafe I wish we had eaten at instead.

Great local place for breakfast. There may be other choices in the area, but good to support local.

We moved to the area a few years ago and have wanted to try Betty's for sometime. We went for breakfast and it was good. Service was good and the waitress was very attentive. We will definitely go again.

Cute place that we stopped by today for late lunch. I got the Company #3 double cheeseburger; my husband got the BLT. Can't speak to the BLT, but my cheeseburger, which wasn't greasy gross at all, was delicious and hit the spot. My waitress (Melinda? Melissa?) was super friendly and very attentive. We will be back when we get a burger craving again! Know before you go: it's street parking; cash only (ATM in the restaurant); and booths in the first five or so rows before you get to the back where there are tables (useful to know if you have a bigger party than 4 people).

Was in the area and popped in for a late lunch - the fried pickles were to die for! My co-workers felt like breakfast (it was after 1 pm) and they weren't disappointed. They loved shot cakes and Belgian Waffles. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. Betty's rule, I was told was to try it without any sauce first - and OH MY , was it delicious! No fillers, pure lump crab meat- amazingly seasoned . The staff was super friendly and nice. My only regret was that I wasn't able to try the delicious looking pies, as I was stuffed. Casual place without pretense - and amazing food!

A classic diner with classic diner fare. Handmade milkshakes are a draw as is breakfast all day (not a recommended combo but a possibility.) Burgers are really good and my hot roast beef sandwich was nigh on perfect, no fat or gristle! Betty's is like stepping back in time, in a really good way. Cash only, no credit cards accepted. Well worth a visit.

No-nonsense diner for great, unpretentious food.. service was fast and friendly, prices were excellent.. very busy, with a mix of regulars and tourists.. a good variety of choices.. blueberry waffle was thick and soft, eggs were cooked just right.. I'd visit again!

Ok, so I'm a HUGE fan of local "greasy spoon" type places for breakfast. There's nothing like flattop potatoes and scratch made gravy. Now you know where my bar is... There were five of us on an early Sunday morning. Let's say, we needed to rehydrate and get some food into us after a great evening. Between us, we got a pretty wide selection from across the menu. By far, we all agree that the Ram Skillet (breakfast bowl) was awesome. You have a choice between sausage and/or chipped beef gravy over potatoes etc. I highly recommend getting half of each gravy. The bacon was perfect- not too crisp and not undercooked. The pancakes were huge and pretty good. Eggs were cooked as ordered and nothing was over or under cooked. The service was great, friendly and welcoming. The coffee never got cold. All in all, if you're looking for a local place to get some great food - Betty's is the place.

Adorable restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. The menu has a wide selection for breakfast and lunch. The vibe was very welcoming and friendly. Everyone was treated like family I loved this restaurant. The only problem is that it is cash only. But there is an ATM inside of the restaurant. Will definitely go again.

I must have been their last customer of the day They were in the back counting money I said 'I hope I'm not too late' One of 'em said 'aw no you got twenny minutes 'afore we chase you out with a broom' It was then I knew I was going to love this place But the crab cakes - Oh my dear those were the finest crab cakes I have had in many and many a year. They were really good, I could go on and on about them but that would be dull. Ooo and they have Pon Haus on the menu, now I have to go back Five stars - as good as it gets. Sublime, even

I really want to like Betty's, but it's just meh! Shep staple, but overrated. It's not a greasy spoon, food is just average

My buddy Chris and I came in looking for food. Good thing we chose this place! What we needed was a really delicious juicy burger apiece and this was just the right place for it. The nice waitress took our order and next thing we knew, someone in the kitchen got busy making us fresh burgers. After a few minutes our orders came out, and yum! The burgers are super delicious. We had fries as well and it was all so reasonably priced!

This tiny spot never fails to serve good food at a fair price..It remains small town and friendly midst an age of rude unthinking people...as always thanks !!!!

My Belgium waffle with Carmel sauce and baked apples was the best waffle I ever had! Our party of 5 loved breakfast there. Cara and Cindy took great care of us! So very pleasant and friendly! Worth going!

I was in the area and decided to eat lunch before driving home. Searching Yelp, I located several possibilities but as I drove thru town, Betty's caught my eye. Street parking is the only option but even for a small town, payment can be done via an app. I walked the block or so to Betty's which is fitting in a college town where everyone walks. I was greeted immediately as I walked in the door. Roughly half the tables were filled and I opted for a booth at rear of the diner. The diner is fairly small with a lunch counter' several booths and even fewer standalone tables. The setting is straight out of the 59scwith local memorabilia and even a functioning toy train. I was handed both a breakfast and a lunch menu because I was indecisive. I decided on a hamburger sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy - think hot roast beef sandwich but with a burger patty. The food arrived relatively soon and as warned, it was quite a generous portion. The sandwich is plated closed face and the entire dish had a liberal covering of brown gravy. I was pleased that while tasty, the gravy was NOT a salt bomb as so many gravies have become. The bread was amazingly fresh and the burger patty appeared to be hand formed. Nothing was earth shattering, as expected, just old-fashioned diner food. Prices were a bit higher than I expected - $13 for the sandwich and tea. Not insanely expensive but I would have thought prices would be more reasonable for a college town. Either way, I'd visit again.

We only had breakfast but it was quite very good. The restaurant was welcoming. Great service.

We came here for Breakfast the food and service was great, very affordable. Definitely would recommend this place.

We had breakfast here and the food was really great and the staff super friendly.

Very friendly waiters and welcoming place. Food was delicious and good size portions. Coffee was great and didn't have to wait long for food. Locals said if you're in Shepherdstown you definitely have to go to Betty's. We agree! Glad we stopped by for brunch.

Wow. My crab cakes weren't all that and weren't cheap. Fries were not very good either. Wish it had been a good diner but overall a let down.

A Shepherdstown staple. Everytime we visit we come here for breakfast. This year on our New Years trip we stopped for a late lunch. Had the crab cake special and it was delightful. Great staff. Cozy and warm. We look forward to our yearly visit here.

Delicious, diner food! Great breakfasts! Tiny spot in downtown Shepherdstown that is great for a quick breakfast/lunch.

Heard they sevre all lump crab cake, so I went to try, well it was the worst crab cake I have ever eaten. I think a frozen crab cake would have been better. I was sour and tasted like it came from a tin can. It did have lumps of meat but it was not good. I am from Baltimore and this is not good crab meat and certainly not a good crab cake. Don't waste your money here.

This is a great place!!! Super friendly staff. Delicious home cooking! We had a fabulous breakfast.

We went here when we were visiting the area a couple months ago. We were looking for a nice breakfast. We arrived outside and there were people everywhere... I mean everywhere... we walked inside and it was a very cramped and small restaurant. Once we got seated funnily, which was at the bar stools (I would have preferred a booth, but who knows how long we would have had to wait for that) our waitress greeted us right away but she seemed to be in a fluster.. which it was crazy busy so I guess I could understand.. we got our drinks which took a little longer than I liked but I say it again they were busy. I ordered their biscuits and gravy.. let me just say they are the best I have had in the area so far! The biscuits were buttery, soft inside, and even had been seared on the outside so they were crunchy. That's my favorite kinda biscuit. The gravy was also impeccable! One downfall is the service wasn't that amazing, we had to wait awhile for refills. Despite the no room to breathe in the restaurant, I guess I will say it is worth it overall! We would return here in the future!

We ate at Betty's for lunch. It is a quaint little diner. Nothing fancy, but this is what makes it adorable. The crab cakes and coleslaw are out of this world good! They are 100% lump crab and I could eat them every day! The coleslaw is homemade. I skipped the fries because I don't eat carbs, but I'm sure they were delicious too. I'm excited to go back and try a breakfast of bacon and eggs next.

There was a line of people waiting for tables Saturday at lunchtime so we ate at the counter. We both ordered the crab cakes. We have eaten crab cakes at many places along the Eastern Shore and Betty's serves one of the best I have ever had. The cake is made with large chunks of firm, flavorful crab meat. There is no filler. The light sauce compliments the rich flavor of the meat without overpowering it. This is a truly great crab cake.