This small coffee shop in Marmet is a new one just down the road from Chum's Hotdogs.



Simply Sweet Coffee & Donut Shop offers coffee and donuts, which to me, sounds perfect before or after a hotdog with yellow slaw.



Better yet, they even have a drive-through. So, you can get your caffeine and sugar fix before work, as well. But, if dining in is more your speed, they do have a cute interior with some tables and chairs spread about.



At the front is a glass case full of various types of donuts. Glazed, cake, filled - I tried one of each. They were all pretty tasty, with the blueberry cake doughnut being my favorite of the bunch.



If you're looking for savory, though, you're in luck because no good pastry shop goes without a pepperoni roll.



Simply Sweet's pepperoni roll is a hefty little guy with an adequate amount of sliced pepperoni and a side of marinara.



I don't love the air pocket at the top of the roll, but I did enjoy the bread to pepperoni ratio and the added sauce on the side.



Overall, I think this type of restaurant is a welcome addition to the area. Locally made donuts, pastries, pepperoni rolls, and coffee are a crowd-pleaser, and I can see these sweet treats being a welcome snack any time of day.



Grade: B

El Capataz is located in Marmet and translates to "boss" or "foreman."



The Mexican Restaurant is fairly new, and seems to offer familiar dishes: burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas and list of specialty dinners.



The building has seen some wear and tear in its day and has scant decor. But I was only inside for several minutes before collecting my meal that I called in and heading home. 



First, let's start with some chips and salsa. Decent. Add in an order of queso? Amazing.



I ordered camarones al mojo de ajo, which is shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in wine, butter, lemon, spices and garlic sauce cooked to perfection and served with rice. If there was a buttery wine sauce, it got soaked up somewhere along the way. Nothing a dash of queso can't fix. It definitely made for a heartier dish, but tasty nonetheless.



I also ordered especial la casa - two burritos filled with beef or chicken topped with cheese sauce with rice. We opted for chicken and split these. I would not have hated a bit more filling within the burritos, but, again, covered in cheese - what's not to like?



We finished with cheesecake chimi that is just the definition of sinful: fried, sweet, covered in sprinkles and whipped cream.



It is just downright, straightforward indulgent and tasty. Much like most of the meal, you could feed me a piece of cheese, and I'll be happy. Does it make for a unique experience? No - but does it really need to? It was enjoyable and that was enough for me on this day.



Grade: B

Did you have a discount bread store growing up?



I did, and I have fond memories of choosing a bunch of different fruit pies



So when I found this little outlet in Marmet, it took me down memory lane



I grabbed a few snacks but wanted to see what you all thought was best.



What are your facorite goodies?

Another day, another Gino's. This time - we're in Marmet.



Marmet is actually not all that far from me, so this is one of my "local" Gino's spots. Like most others, it's attached to a Tudor's Biscuit World, and I was thankful to see this one had a drive-thru (I've discovered a few that haven't!). 



First up is an antipasto salad. Under that generous layer of mozzarella is some cold iceberg, cold cuts, peppers and olives. It was so cold - maybe in the fridge for a while? - that I actually let it set out for a bit before digging in. I do like the assortment of different toppings.



And the pizza - it's growing on me! The small makes a nice single-serving, and I like the slightly sweet sauce. I just wish I could get the bottom crisper. Otherwise, not too shabby.

Grade: B

One small space in Marmet has been home to a few different restaurants, most recently Moo Mama's Ice Cream.



Their menu is small with some specials, shakes, sundaes, and cones. They use Velvet Ice Cream, as opposed to Hershey's, which is what I tend to see most often. 



The specials tempted me, but once I laid eyes on the "Maple Pecan Blondie" specialty sundae, I was sold immediately. 



And check out this super cute kitty who came to keep us company while Dawn and I devoured ice cream.



So, this ice cream was SO good. While it's not homemade ice cream, the toppings took it to the next level. I loved the pecans and syrup and it sure was tasty. If the ice cream was homemade, it would've taken it up a level.



Grade: B

Sam's Hot Dog Stand has locations all over, and the most recent one I checked out was in Marmet.

This location is interestingly at the top of this little perch and you have to ring a little buzzer to get inside.

I ordered two hot dogs with chili, slaw, mustard and onions on grilled buns. I know the traditional West Virginia-style hot dog poo-poos English-style buns, but it's hard to deny they're tasty.


Yum! Have you been here?

Marmet is home to a new ice cream shop: Kups & Kones.

They have a few different ice cream flavors that can be made into a milkshake, float, sundae, banana split and more.

I went for a "cookie dough extreme" sundae topped with caramel and a cherry.

Have you been?

The Marmet Tudor's Biscuit World was calling my name. As I slowly make my way through all the Kanawha Valley Tudor's locations, Marmet was next on my list.

The drive-thru is my go-to, and my typical order is a sausage biscuit with a chocolate milk.

The key here is to get jelly packs and combine the two when you get home. Mmmm.




Which biscuit is your favorite?

The hotdog stand with the yellow slaw calls Marmet home, but its reputation has stretched far beyond the Charleston area.

When I had some free time in Charleston, I headed out Chum's to get my hands on one of those yellow slawdogs. Walk up to the right window. Order a hotdog with everything. The man behind the counter really, really struggled with my name before finally just asking my last name. I waited for the left window to open and call my name.

Then, time to dive in. The slaw is a good bit sweet (honey?), the sauce was just a perfect amount of savory hidden under the slaw, and onions were plentiful enough to add a nice crunch to most bites. This is a solid contributor to the hot dog culture in West Virginia - and a different one, at that.

Grade: A