Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 PM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Local time in Roanoke: 12:59 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (540) 342-7100 to confirm.
Location & directions
107 Market Square SERoanoke, VA 24011
About Ernie's
Located at 107 Market Square SE in Roanoke, Virginia, Ernie's is an American restaurant. It is one of 196 places to eat and drink we list in Roanoke. Expect budget-friendly prices, around $1–10 per person.
Ernie's is open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
The menu we have on file lists 56 items across 8 sections, including Salads, Beverages, Breakfast, Side Orders, and Breakfast Sandwiches. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $19.50, with a typical item around $4.00. Menu highlights include Chef Salad, Coffee, and 3 Hot Cakes W/Sausage Or Ham Or Bacon.
Available service options are outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and historic, and it is a good fit for tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (540) 342-7100 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 107 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
- Phone
- (540) 342-7100
- Price range
- $1–10 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Menu
- 56 items · $1.50–$19.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ernie's’s weekday schedule with 419 other American restaurants in Virginia. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 95% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 54 hours a week, 18 hours fewer than the local median of 72. 85% of American restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and Ernie's is one of them.
Compared with 419 other American restaurants in Virginia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Virginia
Based on 58 menus with 4,803 priced items from American restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.99.
At Ernie's the median listed price is $4.00, lower than the typical $9.00 for American restaurants in Virginia.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 40% | $5.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 33% | $7.99 |
| Chicken Tenders | 31% | $10.00 |
| Mashed Potatoes | 28% | $4.48 |
| French Fries | 28% | $4.50 |
| Coffee | 26% | $3.29 |
| Blt | 24% | $8.89 |
| Garden Salad | 24% | $9.99 |
Calculated from 58 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ernie's there are 37 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 55 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (7), American (5), Bars & Pubs (5), and Cafes & Coffee (5).
Competition is healthy: 5 other American restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is The Hatch, < 0.1 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiWasabi Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodAwful Arthur's Seafood Company< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanCaribbica Soul< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchScrambled< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternCedars Lebanese Restaurant< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ernie's's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Is Ernie's open on Sunday?
Yes, Ernie's is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Where is Ernie's located?
Ernie's is located at 107 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011.
What is the phone number of Ernie's?
You can call Ernie's at (540) 342-7100.
Does Ernie's offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ernie's offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Ernie's?
The typical price range at Ernie's is $1–10 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $19.50.
Does Ernie's take reservations?
Yes, Ernie's accepts reservations.
Is Ernie's wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Ernie's open late?
No, Ernie's usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Ernie's?
There are 55 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ernie's. Nearby options include Wasabi Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Awful Arthur's Seafood Company (< 0.1 mi), and Caribbica Soul (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Ernie's?
5 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is The Hatch, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 58 menus with 4,803 priced items from American restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.99.
