If you just want something light before you head out for the day, try the Big Apple Bagel. Muffins (try the Georgia Peach) and bagels with an assortment of cream cheeses make for a satisfying light breakfast. There are also specialty coffees offered all day and a range of sandwiches for lunch.

In a town with tons of pancake houses, this one has distinguished itself, serving up breakfast and lunch since 1955. Their pancakes and waffles are so light you won't know how much you have eaten until you get up from the table. Business people and college faculty devour the lunches ­ the fried chicken fingers and gyros are marvelous and are two of the best deals in town. The atmosphere is 20th-century colonial. Located just two blocks from the historic area.

For eating good barbecue while overlooking a golf course, this is a great option! The Golden Horseshoe Grill has many other items on the menu, but the molasses-soaked St. Louis style pork ribs are a local favorite. Falling-off-the-bone tender, these are easier to eat than most ribs ­ a good thing since this is not a place where you smear sauce all over the table. The shoestring fries are an excellent accompaniment. If you are not a pork fan but still want barbecue, try the chicken ­ it is succulent and tender. Reservations are suggested

For New York-style breakfasts, where else would you go besides Manhattan Bagels? Their 23 flavors keep folks coming back, and the bagels are baked all through the day so you can get them hot out of the oven. There are also muffins, coffees and plenty of other sweets, but remember, this is a BAGEL place. The lunchtime sandwiches with Boar' s Head brand meats are popular to-go items.

This 18th-century house has marvelous food and antiques. Evenly split between dining and shopping, this is a well-known landmark for both in Williamsburg. With English and American antiques and gifts, ham, gravy and biscuits and Brunswick stew, you will not leave empty-handed or hungry. The clientele is also split between locals and visitors, but don't let the crowds deter you ­ the service is as good as the food.