JD’s Cafe & Deli

AWESOME food and AMAZING hospitality! If you’re ever in Lynchburg, VA. THIS IS PLACE IS A MUST. We were treated like part of the family.

JD’s did a wonderful job of catering for an event that had around 120 people. Loved the Mac N Cheese and my husband couldn’t get enough of the baked beans!

I was craving their collards today and sad to report they are closed on Sunday. What an incredibly nice family owned restaurant though. They have ribs on Saturday night that are cooked to perfection! They sure know how southern food should taste!

I’ve been here twice, and both times really enjoyed myself. The first time I had the pulled pork sandwich which is the best-​yes, the best-​pulled pork sandwich I have ever had. The bun was buttery and the meat was tender and delicious. The second time I got the ribs (only available Friday and Saturday), and while they weren’t the best that I have ever had, they were great. They have a smoker outside, so they are fresh and tender.
The service is phenomenal. The cook checked on me with a million dollar smile, and I could tell he was truly concerned with how my food was.
A few minor cons:
While I actually like the «at home kitchen» feel, including the domestic 4 broiler stove top, they need to get that place ventilated. I walked into a cloud of BBQ smoke, and while it smelled great, my clothes smelled like pork all day, and the air wasn’t very enjoyable to breathe.
The sides are just ok, and some were just bad. I got the Mac and cheese and fried potatoes. The potatoes were acceptable, but the Mac and cheese was watery, mushy, and flavorless. I think part of the problem was the fact that I saw them pour a big tub of Great Value cheese sauce into the macaroni before it hit the oven. Gross. Use some better cheese.
The prices are beyond reasonable, the BBQ is fantastic, and the service is great. Go there.

Ok. I went here because we had a coupon that my wife wanted to use. The place was quiet, no real atmosphere. So what. If you want great comfort food this is the place to go. I had the meatloaf and it was great. Seriously, I would have slapped my wife’s hand if she had tried to take it from me. The macaroni and cheese reminded me of my grandmother’s, also great. Julian and Stephany are truly friendly gracious people. A local joint that needs local support. Go eat there people!

Open the door and walk into a greasy haze, there is no ventilation in this «restaurant.» The cooking is done on a home kitchen 4 burner stove, an electric griddle and a microwave. We were the only customers there and ordered one regulation breakfast of 2 eggs, sausage, potatoes, cheese grits and a biscuit and one waffle and waited about 15 minutes to be served. Very average, potatoes were good, biscuit appeared to be canned and the grits were awful. We will not go back for breakfast. I feel bad, the people were very friendly and nice. Maybe lunch or dinner?

Smothered chicken, herbed potatoes, collard greens, and bread pudding — OMG! Best kept secret in Lynchburg. And the service is excellent!

JD’s is absolutely amazing! My favorite thing on the menu is their Carolina BBQ sandwich but I have never been disappointed with anything I have ordered. The service is some of the best service you’ll find in lynchburg, they always very friendly and serve customers as if they were their own family! My family loves to go there for home cooked delicious dinners and great conversations! You can’t ask for a more welcoming atmosphere!

Great BBQ and even greater service! The couple who own this place are so friendly and nice. The man who cooks all the food will talk to you and personally ask if everything is good. You have to come early sometimes to catch the ribs. They go fast because they’re so good! The pork sandwich is what I always come for, but they offer so much more. All the sides and desserts are homemade. They have sweet potato pie, chocolate cake, banana and bread pudding! I love this place! It’s such a great addition to Lynchburg.