Wanderlust is a cool coffee shop/wine lounge combo in Philippi.

The large space has tons of room for groups to work, study and gather.

The coffee menu features espresso drinks, iced drinks, teas, hot chocolate and more.

I went for a latte with caramel - my go-to.

While I waited for my order, I was able to hang out in a little nook area - I love that!

This coffee shop could also easily be home to live music if it isn't already. It's such a great space.

To go with my coffee, I also got a muffin!

Blueberry, of course.


What would you order here?

Here's that muffin.

And my drink!

Oh, and if it wasn't great enough already - here are tons of books.

Husson's is Charleston's beloved pizza shop, and there are a few different locations around the city.

Recently, I headed over to the West Side to get a bite.

I ordered a calzone with mushrooms.

Mmm think of a pizza but even meltier and oozier with cheese.

West Virginia University's student union - The Mountainlair - is home to a handful of restaurants. And, it's undergone quite the transformation since I arrived in 2007.

I remember the Chinese restaurant, Quizno's and McCoys. But, new restaurants have come and gone.

And there's a new crop that I hadn't tried yet. So let's take a look.

Tres Habaneros - This restaurant is "serving Fired Up Flavor with authentic Mexican cuisine. Guests can enjoy a burrito, rice bowl, tacos or a salad bowl and customize it with anything they’d like." I went for a bowl with barbacoa, cheese, black beans and sour cream.







Blue Tomato - This new restaurant features gigantic pizza slices. I tried one with macaroni & cheese.







Burgershop - This build-your-own burger stop has all the basics. I got a cheese steakburger with blue cheese, red onion and mayo.

I've visited Bridge Brew Works many a moon ago when they did not have a tasting room.

But now, they have an incredible outdoor dining area where you can enjoy a beer.

And, on many evenings, they also have food available.

I visited when they had the food truck Mountain Mamas serving. 

I started with an Iaeptus Gose, which is pretty neat.

For food, I ordered pierogies, which were stuffed with sharp cheddar and creamy mashed potatoes, topped with steamed onions and sour cream.

You're probably supposed to share these butttt...

I also ordered the "Two Gun Sid" which is a split brat and I got mine with Oliverio-style peppers.

What's your favorite beer or snack from the food truck?

I love discovering a new coffee shop!

Beckley is home to a new one called Top Knot Coffee, the second location for this business. The original is in Oak Hill.

This alpaca-themed coffee shop not only has coffee drinks, but it also has woolen goods.

I stopped by just briefly to try a coffee and a baked good.

Yum to a white chocolate mocha!

And, a blueberry muffin!

But there are more filling breakfast options - and tons more pastries that I can't wait to try!

What's your favorite?