"Mountain Magnolia is a charming artisan co-op and gift shop nestled at 211 W Maple Ave Fayetteville, WV. We offer a diverse range of souvenirs, artwork, non-perishable goods, and delectable baked treats. Visit us at the gateway of The New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia's only national park, and pick up some goodies and gifts to commemorate your visit," reads their website. They had a number of vendors, including Owl Mountain Farm Sanctuary. They have lots of pickled goods and sauces. There were several treats available, including gluten-free and vegan options: chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies, vegan blueberry croissants, gluten-free chocolate cookies, strawberry cream chese danishes, and more. The cookie I tried was not bad, though it's likely the stock isn't turned over often since they were not super busy. Grade: B

Wylde Berry Bakery was an allergen-friendly bakery in Fayetteville that unfortunately shuttered. Every item was gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free. They had everything from cinnamon rolls to lemon mini cakes. I had a berry muffin from the refrigerator, and while it wasn’t bad, it was fairly average for a gluten-free pastry. The crumb was a little denser and less tender than a traditional muffin, with modest berry flavor throughout. It’s a perfectly serviceable option if you’re looking for something gluten-free, but it didn’t particularly stand out in either flavor or texture. Grade: C

Fayetteville First Fridays are monthly events set to highlight downtown Fayetteville by creating lively, walkable experiences that include vendors, local businesses, artists and musicians today. Magical Morsels Emporium

I had some delicious cherry cheeesecakes here. So good. Crabtree Artisan Bread

The only thing better than a pepperoni roll may be an "everything bagel" seasoned pepperoni roll. Mamsie's Kitchen

This food truck had lemonades, cinnamon rolls, and pepperoni rolls. But I needed something for dinner, so the BBQ sandwich was the winner. The Goods

They had a really cool assortment of jellies and seasonings. Especially the Ramp salt! Owl Mountain Farm

Women-owned non-profit rescuing farm animals & providing eggs, produce, honey, preserves, and baked goods. I got some giardineira, pepperoni rolls and more.

Growing up, I always thought Breezey Heights was one of the nicer restaurants in the area. I'm not sure if it's because it was just across the border in PA or because it had a driving range. But, we didn't make it that way very often. So, while heading to my hometown to visit family, I decided to stop here for a to-go order. Inside, the dining room features a collection of preserved wildlife displays, including large animals, along with a bit of a retro interior and individual booth-style seating along the walls. The bar is a separate area, which is where I went to pick up my order, and it still allows smoking -- for some reason. I had an order of cheese sticks to start, which were fairly average. Not bad, but not super exciting. The restaurant is known for its broasted chicken — pressure-fried chicken that comes out exceptionally crisp. The chicken has a golden browned exterior surrounding moist meat on both the chicken breasts and leg. Pretty tasty and more common in this region. Finally, we tried six honey garlic wing, which I enjoyed. Not a ton of meat on these wings, but I loved the flavor. Have you been? Grade: C

The Brew Garden is a pretty unique little spot in Fayetteville, West Virginia: it’s a coffee shop and beer garden inside the back of Water Stone Outdoors, the outdoor-gear shop at 101 E. Wiseman Avenue. In the morning, it operates as a coffee shop, with drinks made using locally roasted beans from Cherry River Roasting Company. The menu includes espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, cold brew on tap, chai, matcha, tea and seasonal specialty drinks. Later in the day, the emphasis shifts toward beer. The Brew Garden serves locally crafted beer, including offerings from Bridge Brew Works, and has a deck where people can hang out after hiking, climbing, rafting or exploring the New River Gorge. I ordered a lemonade with strawberry, which was simple and refreshing. It could have used a bit more flavor, but lovely nonetheless. Grade: B