Roast beef is one of those things people get quietly protective about. In Virginia, there are sandwich shops where the roast beef is piled so generously and made so well that folks will happily order two rather than let anyone take a bite of theirs.
From basement diners in Richmond to downtown counters in Harrisonburg, these spots have built real followings on one simple thing done right. Here are eight roast beef joints across the state that keep people coming back for more.
1. Garnett’s, Richmond, VA
Over in Richmond’s Fan District, this little cafe on Park Avenue has built its name on an old-fashioned sandwich menu that keeps the counter busy from lunch through dinner.
The roast beef comes tender and medium-cooked, piled high on wheat toast with horseradish and mayo. If you want it warm, the sandwich called The Teacher is the one to order…