A sunny street scene showing a red brick building with 'Betty's Restaurant' sign and a woman walking along the sidewalk.

Betty’s: A Shepherdstown Favorite!

I have made a few trips to Shepherdstown now, and my conclusion is you all have a lot to choose from! Veggie-lover-friendly too! I wish I went to Shepherd University, because with all the things accessible to the students, I would have been set, broke but set, hahaha! I am a huge breakfast fan, so after many recommendations, we had to see what Betty’s had to offer!

A printed restaurant menu from Betty's Restaurant displaying food items, prices, and dining options organized in multiple columns.
A printed restaurant menu displaying various food platters with descriptions and prices organized in blue-highlighted sections.
A laminated sandwich menu board displaying various sandwich options with prices and descriptions in a light, readable format.

Price 💲💲 out of 5
Unless you were craving the crab cake platter, Betty’s is very affordable! My only issue: they are a cash-only restaurant. Now, they have an ATM inside if you are like me and do not carry cash often, so I appreciated that!

A small retail storefront with a red brick facade, turquoise-trimmed window displays, and an inviting entrance featuring promotional signage.
An empty diner-style counter with red bar stools, a Pepsi vending cooler, and decorative shelves with flowers and signs in a cozy indoor setting.
A colorful collection of fountain pens and writing instruments displayed in a green organizer with handwritten labels identifying the pen types and prices.
An indoor workshop or community space with pale green walls, fluorescent ceiling lights, wooden tables, and basic furnishings arranged for group activities.
An empty rustic cafe interior with wooden booth seating, a service counter, and vintage decor featuring framed pictures and turquoise accents.
A cozy restaurant booth with vintage decorative plates displayed on a wooden shelf above, featuring floral wallpaper and simple wooden table setup.
An overhead view of a collection of colorful books, journals, and sketchbooks arranged on a dark surface, featuring pastel pink and blue covers with hand-drawn illustrations and handwritten notes.
A well-organized refrigerator interior displaying various food items including cereal boxes, eggs, beverages, and packaged foods on multiple shelves.
A well-organized dark navy shelving unit displaying an assortment of bottles, glassware, candles, and decorative items arranged across three shelves.
A close-up of vintage-style striped wallpaper featuring pink rose bouquets tied with ribbons alongside blue and dotted decorative stripes.
An overhead view of a newspaper page filled with classified advertisements featuring motorcycles, vehicles, farm equipment, and various retail offers in red and black text on white newsprint.

Ambience 🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳 out of 5
Nothing over-the-top fancy about this joint. Your traditional diner vibes. I loved the wallpaper though, and our waitress was an absolute saint! 

She had patience, top-tier service when it came to refills, needing more napkins, any condiments, and she even brought things to entertain my 10-month-old cousin! She didn’t make faces or complain when my cousin got a bit roundy; she was absolutely lovely! Shoutout to her!!!!

Food 🍞🍞🍞 out of 5

An overhead shot of a bowl of sausage gravy with cheese and bacon bits next to two biscuits on a white plate at a restaurant table.
A cast iron skillet filled with creamy scrambled eggs and melted cheese sits on a wooden surface next to an open recipe magazine showing cooking instructions.
A close-up of creamy mashed potatoes served in a dark bowl on a white plate.

Ram Skillet
Consists of: 1 Egg, Home Fries, Topped w/choice of Homemade Sausage Gravy or Chipped Beef and Cheddar Cheese w/Biscuit

My aunt, being an alumna of Shepherd University, felt morally obligated to get this, hahaha. She really liked it, from the flavor of the gravy to the nostalgia of her past college days! I tried her biscuit, and it was soft, moist, and fluffy!

A close-up of an indulgent French toast dessert plate topped with powdered sugar, cherry sauce, and whipped cream, served in what appears to be a casual dining establishment.
A plated serving of French toast with powdered sugar and red berry compote on a white plate at a restaurant.
A golden waffle topped with red and dark fruit compotes and dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate at what appears to be a restaurant.

French Toast (strawberry and blueberry topping)
I wanted to get the crab cake platter, but couldn’t convince myself to pay $40 for it! I mean, I get it.… sort of, it’s filled with fresh, real crab meat, with no imitations at all. I know that’s not cheap, but my pockets. I have heard great things about it, plus, coming with two eggs, it is the ultimate protein-packed meal!

Because I was a cheapskate, I opted for the French toast instead, w/ two eggs, which was good! I won’t lie, with my first bite, it did have a strange taste to it. Not bad, just different, but I did enjoy it! I personally liked the strawberry compote better than the blueberry!

A close-up overhead view of two fried eggs on a cream-colored plate placed on a newspaper.

Side of Eggs
Eggs are eggs, you either love them or are tired of them. I had mine fried hard, but I like them in any and all forms!

Experience ⭐⭐⭐ out of 5
Tasty food, good service, overall pretty good. Was it my favorite so far? No, but there are more breakfast spots to be had. What do you think, is Betty’s worth the hype and I’m tripping, or do you agree with me?