North Star Restaurant - American restaurant in Buchanan - 15898 Lee Hwy, USA

This is a keeper where locals enjoy great food at reasonable prices. Pancakes were awesome. Bacon crispy, not burnt, eggs over easy were perfect. To help out, several local patrons bused tables, refill coffee and water glasses, I suspect it's a regular thing...we have more trips up and down I-81, and will stop in again. It was a totally enjoyed meal.

It's disheartening to see North Star Restaurant receive one-star ratings when it clearly embodies authenticity and a warm, laid-back mountain vibe. The staff's genuine nature contributes to the welcoming atmosphere, making it a local gem. As someone with extensive experience managing a chain of breakfast restaurants, I consider myself quite discerning about my egg and cheese sandwiches. I can confidently say that North Star's offering is exceptionally delicious—perhaps it's the magic of mountain ingredients! If you're in the Blue Ridge area, this restaurant is an unmissable experience.

Small old time country restaurant with great food at great prices. It's very clean. This is a local favorite. A family of 6 has a standing 3:00 pm reserve. Our waitress was nice. Their tater sauce and cocktail sauce are made in house and were very good. We had the seafood platter which we enjoyed very much. We usually never order fried foods but glad we made the exception.

Recommended by a coworker. Lots of locals just hanging out enjoying each other's company. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was friendly and cozy.

Cash only! This is not a fancy place but it's a half mile off the interstate and it's open super early. If you're looking for something super "local," then this is the spot. It's Friendly service this morning with a limited menu. Omelets, eggs, biscuits. No avocado toast or oat milk latte on this menu. Probably not even decaf coffee. I chose the ham and cheese omelet with coffee. I could hear the cook start on it immediately. Definitely fresh and a good portion. Simple and tasty. Note that this is a cash only establishment but they have an ATM.

small and cozy place we found in our trip to Louisiana, for a moment I thought it was my grandma's dining room, the costumers knew each other and most of them greeted us, made us feel like we were in our neighborhood's restaurant for a moment. the food was very quick, nice portions, the food was tasty, simple but nice, that's what we wanted, not shenanigans, almost forgot! the Mac and cheese was fenomenal definitely not a restaurant receip, I think it's a place to comeback.

We've been driving I 81 for five years now and sorry we didn't find this hidden gem sooner. What an awesome local place! We stopped for lunch and they were busy, but we did get a table immediately and service was great: friendly and attentive. The food was really good, hubby had the fried chicken livers and said there wasn't a tough one in the bunch, and the serving was a plate full! lol. I had the best hamburger I've had in quite awhile. But the topper was the blackberry cobbler with ice cream, of course! Oh my, it was awesome! Prices are very reasonable. FYI it is cash only, however there is an ATM. A return visit will definitely be in order next trip through the area.👍👍👍

We were looking for some good country cooking for breakfast and this was the place! Really friendly, eggs and gravy biscuits were really good, the western omelet was full of meat and vegetables, crisp bacon and warm coffee and tea. It was great...just what we needed. I wish I had taken pictures .