Martinsburg has a cute coffee shop called Mugs & Muffins (clever for a coffee shop!).
The coffee shop also serves as a cafe, espresso bar and more. Basically a great little spot for breakfast or lunch!
I kept it pretty simple with a caramel latte and a blueberry muffin. Yum!
Have you been? What's your favorite thing?
Blue White Grill is a diner in downtown Martinsburg, which serves up breakfast all day long.
In 1941, William “Bill” Brown built a restaurant in Martinsburg, called the Snow White Grill, along with his two partners. There were nine of these restaurants in the area, serving our original burgers with fried onions and pickles. The partnership dissolved in 1954 and Mr. Brown changed the name on his restaurants to Blue White Grill, because of the blue and white color scheme. Mr. Brown Incorporated The Blue White Grill on May 9, 1958. We have changed a lot in the last 70 plus years, except for our motto. Fast Friendly Service, Quality Food, Popular Prices.
They're also known for their burgers. Under their "original classics," was their Original Burger, which has grilled onions and pickles. I also got American cheese to make it the Original Cheeseburger.
These are small burgers, so if you want just a snack, it's perfect. If you want more of a meal, might want to get a few.
Brix 27 is a wine bar with dishes made for sharing, and an accompanying wine shop - The Downtown Winedown - where you can purchase wines to take home.
Designed as a gathering space for friends and family, Brix 27 pairs old world ambiance with a modern flare. A fusion of casual sophistication in both culinary fare and atmosphere, every seat at Brix 27 feels like a cozy corner for conversation.
Located in the heart of Downtown Martinsburg, we offer a rotating wine list of over 45 wines that are dispensed in 1oz, 2.5oz and 5oz servings by our automated wine machines. In addition to wine, we have a variety of bubbles, ports, dessert wines, premium beers and spirits.
The Brix 27 experience includes genuine hospitality, where the staff extends a warm welcome to newcomers and regulars alike. With seating availability for up to 140 people, our first floor curates an ambiance of social interaction and wine exploration. On the second floor we offer private dining space for parties, special events, and group experiences.
The interior is nice, cozy, yet modern. It's wide open, so it feels airy.
The menu has all kinds of things perfect for sharing - charcuterie platter, deviled eggs, pulled pork sliders.
But when I saw "Crab Mac & Cheese," I was sold: Artisan Cheese, Pancetta, Herbed Cracker Crumble.
And for dessert, a little sample of dark chocolate flourless cake.
And if you enjoy your wine with your dinner, you can purchase it from the boutique.
Martinsburg has a number of really charming restaurants, and The Peppermill is no exception. Set in an elegant home, this restaurant has fine dining on the first floor and more casual upstairs.
White tablecloths, lampshades, candles and accents made everything feel light and crisp. The lunch menu featured soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Something I found really sweet is they bring a little stool for your purse!
For my meal, I went with a cheeseburger: double patty, American cheese, smoked cheddar cheese, bacon spread, mustard greens and caramelized alliums. Plus a side of a fresh, citrusy salad. Wow.
Have you been?
Latte Da Cupcakery is a specialty bakery in Martinsburg that serves up deliciously unique cupcakes.
Flavors like vanilla creme, red velvet, cookies & cream, and chocolate peanut butter are available daily. Plus, there are flavors of the month.
Which is your favorite?
One of the first stops in any new city is a coffee shop.
Coffee gives you that energy to explore and prep for the day.
Martinsburg's Daily Grind is located in a shopping area, so lots of parking.
There's a ton of seating, so I can definitely see folks having a leisurely cuppa here.
The coffee menu features tons of specialty espresso drinks.
And, they have breakfast items, too, like sandwiches. Plus salads and wraps for lunch.
And baked goods.
Even bagels!
And, by evening, you can create your own six-pack with craft beer.
But, I just got a quick drink to go.
Creamy Caramel Signature Specialty Espresso - caramel, vanilla and whipped topping.
Martinsburg recently hosted their Chocolate Fest & Book Faire, which showcases authors and downtown businesses. And a side of chocolate. 
Because my job is pretty cool, I was able to go check it out.
One of my first stops was a tour of DeFluri's Fine Chocolates.
I've been to this shop before but not in the factory, so that was fun.
We got to see chocolates being made from start to finish.
DeFluri's had a mint truffle.
And I snagged chocolates at each spot I went to.
There are so many cool little spots - like this drug store.
Which had delicious deconstructed s'mores.
And these yummy chocolates at the local book store.
While in town, I got to explore a bit.
Like this beautiful glass shop.
And a puppet theater.
And the Roundhouse, which I finally got to take a tour of!
It is not only a really cool, unique architectural piece.
It also earned a spot in history by making railroad "frogs," which help direct one set of train tracks to another.
And, they have this giant apple time capsule.
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