2021 Graduation Insider
Your guide to celebrating graduation with food, friends, and family.
FOOD
Food is a huge part of celebrating any occasion. See what downtown has to offer with safe dining options for your guests.
Outdoor & Group Dining
Whether you just want to enjoy the weather outside or are trying to accommodate dining for a small group, Downtown Harrisonburg has several options to satisfy your particular needs. Want a full list of outdoor dining locations? Visit our Outdoor Dining Directory for more dining locations with outdoor seating.
Mashita
Rocktown Kitchen
The Golden Pony
Sage Bird Ciderworks
Beyond
Magpie Diner
Pale Fire
Capital Ale House
Clementine
Duke’s Bar & Grill
Heritage bakery & Cafe
Local Chop & Grill House
Urgie’s Cheesesteaks
Jimmy Madison’s
Benny Sorrentino’s Pizza
Group Accommodations
| Bella Luna 540-433-1366 80 W Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
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| Kline’s Dairy Bar 540-434-6980 58 E Wolfe St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
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| Magie Diner 540-578-0527 85 W Gay St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
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| Montpellier Restaurant and Bar 540-214-2280 710 S Main St #149 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
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| Rocktown Kitchen 540-217-2425 217 S Liberty St #101 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
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Pickup & Delivery
Outdoor seating looking a bit busy? Consider taking your food to go! Many restaurants downtown offer delivery through services like GiddyUp! Courier or offer curbside pickup. Grab some food downtown and find a shady spot on the quad for a quick picnic.
Did You Know?
You can bring in your takeout or get food from local restaurants delivered to any brewery or cidery in downtown Harrisonburg! View a list of downtown breweries in guide below.
Restaurant Pickup and Delivery Information (Tap to Expand)
| Name/ Contact Information | Pickup? | Delivery? |
| Bella Luna 540-433-1366 80 W Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Benny Sorrentino’s 540-432-6400 64 S Mason St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Website |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here UberEats |
| Beyond 540-432-0105 50 W Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GrubHub |
| Billy Jack’s 540-628-8836 92 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here UpServe |
| Boboko Indonesian Cafe 540-434-3542 217 S Liberty St #102 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | N/A |
| Capital Ale House 540-564-2537 41-A Court Square Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here |
| Clementine Cafe 540-615-5351 153 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Call for Delivery Ordering |
| Cuban Burger 540-434-1769 70 W Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Finnigan’s Cove 540-433-9874 30 W Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | N/A |
| The Golden Pony 540-901-2628 181 N Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Indian & American Café 540-433-1177 91 N Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint 540-433-1177 80 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here UpServe |
| Jimmy Madison’s 540-432-1000 121 S Main St #3602 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Joshua Wilton House 540-434-4464 412 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Latin’s Flavor 540-434-4464 50 S Mason St #120 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Local Chop & Grill House 540-801-2020 56 W Gay St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Lola’s Delicatessen 540-801-0505 122 S Main St #103 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| The Little Grill Collective 540-434-3594 621 N Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Magnolia’s Tacos & Tequila Bar 540-217-5816 14 E Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Mashita 540-810-1875 105 N Liberty St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Montpelier Bar & Restaurant 540-214-2280 710 S Main St #149 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| PULP 540-437-9000 135 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Rocktown Kitchen 540-217-2425 217 S Liberty St #101 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here |
| Ruby’s Arcade 540-615-5351 165 S Main St #100b Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Taj of India 540-615-5888 34 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Urgie’s Cheesesteaks 540-515-5455 245 E Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
Coffee Shop Pickup and Delivery Information (Tap to Expand)
| Name/ Contact Information | Pickup? | Delivery? |
| Black Sheep 540-217-5560 217 S Liberty St #104b Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Broad Porch Coffee 540-324-8215 165 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here |
| Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters 540-336-4494 85 W Gay St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Website |
Order Pickup Here | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Merge Coffee Company 540-416-2711 425 N Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | N/A |
Bakery & Dessert Pickup and Delivery Information (Tap to Expand)
| Name/ Contact Information | Pickup? | Delivery? |
| Bella Gelato 540-217-5657 49 W Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Website |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Bittersweet Bakery 301-616-5609 120 W Wolfe St #103 Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Order Pickup Here | N/A |
| Branch’s Softserve Ice Cream 540-209-7300 S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Next to Jack Brown’s) Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering (Located Downtown 2 pm – 8 pm Thursday through Sunday) |
N/A |
| El Paisano Bakery 540-209-8892 56 E Wolfe St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GrubHub |
| Heritage Bakery & Cafe 540-564-1200 212 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Kline’s Dairy Bar 540-434-4014 58 E Wolfe St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Strite’s Donuts 540-810-3070 219 E Market St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Website |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
Brewery & Cidery Pickup and Delivery Information (Tap to Expand)
| Name/ Contact Information | Pickup? | Delivery? |
| Brother’s Craft Brewing 540-421-6599 800 N Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| The Friendly Fermenter 540-217-2614 20 South Mason St., Suite B10 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | N/A |
| Pale Fire Brewing 540-217-5452 217 S Liberty St Suite 105 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyUp! Courier |
| Restless Moons Brewing 540-217-2726 120 W Wolfe St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here |
| Sage Bird Ciderworks 540-607-8084 325 N Liberty St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Menu |
Call for Pickup Ordering | Order Delivery Here GiddyU! Courier |
| Three Notch’d Valley Collab House 540-217-5939 241 E Market St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu |
Order for Pickup Here | N/A |
Hidden Gems
While you may have your favorite spots downtown, why not try something new? Check out these hidden gems and view the full Downtown Directory here.
BoBoKo Indonesian Cafe
Urgie’s Cheesesteaks
Latin’s Flavor
Mashita
SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES
Need something to pass the time during graduation weekend? Need to purchase some last-minute grad gifts? This section has got you covered!
Special Deals and Promotions
Many downtown businesses are offering specials and discounts to students specifically for graduation. Here are some of what downtown has to offer new grads.
Did You Know?
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is hosting its annual Friendly City Fortune raffle fundraiser this summer! Consider purchasing a ticket. Each $100 raffle ticket has TWO chances to win cars, trips, electronics & cash! Tickets are available online at friendlycityfortune.com starting May 3rd.
Heartworn Vintage
Class of 2021 can get 15% off if you mention this guide!
Heartworn Vintage is a mother-daughter owned business, located in Agora Downtown Market in the heart of Harrisonburg. They specialize in vintage clothing, shoes, accessories, kitchen & home decor, furniture, knicks knacks, and more!
165 S Main St #101Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Get $5 off purple and gold logo tees! Plus, don’t forget about Pale Fire’s Happy Hour specials: Thursday & Friday get $2 off drafts from 3 pm – 5 pm, and Sunday get $1 off from 1 pm – 9 pm.
Pale Fire Brewing Co. is a craft brewery located in downtown Harrisonburg’s Ice House. Their tap room is open daily and offers flights, full pints and merchandise.
217 S Liberty St #105
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-217-5452
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Hugo Kohl Fine Jewelry
Hugo Kohl’s museum grand opening will be on the 7th of May. Additionally, they will be offering 21% off everything in their boutique excluding chains, special orders, and repairs graduation weekend (Thursday – Saturday).
Each piece of Hugo Kohl jewelry is expertly handmade by skilled craftsmen using carefully selected, ethically sourced, conflict-free materials in their Harrisonburg, Virginia workshop.
217 S Liberty St #103
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-574-4306
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withSimplicity
Graduation weekend (Thursday – Saturday) get 10% off with JAC card!
withSimplicity offers natural and organic beauty products handmade in Harrisonburg, VA. Their goal is to create products for people who are looking for safe, sustainable, and effective alternatives to what is already laying around the house. As a result, all products are free of artificial fragrances, colorants, parabens, bismuth, fillers, gluten, soy, and toxins. In addition, withSimplicity makeup and skincare products are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and contain therapeutic grade essential oils.
108 S Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Grad Gifts
Check out these local retailers for graduation gifts for everyone on your list!
The Frame Factory & Gallery
The Frame Factory & Gallery carries a large selection of custom matting and framing options, including wood and metal ready-made frames. They also have framed mirrors, as well as framed and unframed art. Stop in with whatever you have to frame for a design consultation and free estimate.
139 N Liberty StHarrisonburg, VA 22802
Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market
Harrisonburg Farmers Market will be open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on May 8th for graduation weekend! Grab some food, including crab cakes, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, falafel sandwiches, elderberry lemonade, chocolate, hot and iced coffee, and more. They will also have fresh-cut flowers, jewelry, and other crafts that would make great graduation gifts!
228 S Liberty StHarrisonburg, va 22801
Horizon Gifts
Horizon Gifts offers an assortment of gifts including rocks, gems, fossils, art, board games, and historical prints.
111 N Liberty StHarrisonburg, VA 22802
The Lady Jane
The Lady Jane is a vintage-inspired home and gift shop located in historic downtown Harrisonburg. The store is also a platform for 30+ Virginia-based artisans and their jewelry, art, + designs.
117 S Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Lineage
Lineage designs and manufactures a line of durable, timeless canvas and leather bags, accessories and home fragrance, made by hand in their Harrisonburg workshop. Their downtown store highlights the full line of Lineage products alongside a collection of handmade goods, ceramics, apparel, art, and unique gifts from other regional artisans, makers, and small brands.
165 S Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
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OASIS Fine Art & Craft
OASIS Fine Art and Craft is a cooperative of talented local artists. Our vibrant, newly renovated gallery features work in many media, styles, and price ranges. We offer original art and fine crafts, an opportunity to meet the artists, and programs that enhance the local art scene.
103 S Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn is downtown Harrisonburg’s only locally-made, gourmet popcorn store. Their popcorn is made in small batches, and you’ll always be invited to sample before you buy. Some of their most popular flavors are their Caramel To Die For and their Caramel Nut Cluster, as well as their flavors of the month.
Get some Duke Dog Crunch! Vanilla flavored popcorn colored purple and gold, drizzled in white chocolate and English Toffee.
102 S Main StHarrisonburg, virginia 22801 United States
Sparrows Floral Design
Sparrows Floral Design is a Harrisonburg-based floral design studio specializing in weddings and events, plants, terrariums, dried flowers, and everyday arrangements. They also offer delivery by vehicle as well as bike delivery by our friends at GiddyUp Courier!
38 E Market StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Ten Thousand Villages
This shop is a perfect place to find a unique gift. They carry artisan jewelry, pottery, art, children’s toys, and home décor, as well as globally sourced teas, chocolates, coffees, and more. Each of their products is unique and specially made. Often, the backstory of the product is shared, giving customers the opportunity to learn more about how the item was made and where it is from.
181 S Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Grad Outfits
Need something to wear under your graduation robes? Check out these boutiques for unique items to wear and accessorize with on your special day.
Bluetique
Bluetique is a fun & affordable boutique that provides cheap chic styles for women. They carry women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and beauty products with tons of different styles to choose from. Get 15% off with student id on Tuesdays!
187 N Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22802
Charlee Rose Boutique
Charlee Rose Boutique is an independently owned women’s clothing boutique in the heart of Downtown Harrisonburg. Established in March 2018, the owner’s daughters are the namesake and the inspiration behind the brand. Always at your fingertips or at our store location, Charlee Rose is your one-stop-shop for dresses, shoes, and all fashion accessories. New styles arrive weekly!
100B, 165 S Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Dart Resale & Trade
Dart Resale & Trade carries a variety of affordable modern and vintage secondhand clothing. Their goal is to involve the community in the resale of secondhand clothing and buy items every Tuesday and offer cash payout or provide trade in the form of store credit.
205 South Liberty St. Suite E
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Yellow Button
The Yellow Button is the place for clothing & accessories for every woman. They showcase the best of the latest trends while keeping their racks stocked with timeless classics.
122 S Main St #102Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Grad Photos
Looking for some cool backdrops to take your graduation pictures? Downtown has a variety of murals and backdrops to make you look good!
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@daniannajjar
@amandacollphotography
@brenna___smith @miragephotography
@ braxtenjoness
@miss_torijay @janaelizphotography
@j.whetzel_99
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@anniewegh
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@sophia._lynn
@ jane.gerrard @lexie._.b
Did You Know?
Downtown Harrisonburg is on Facebook and Instagram! Tag @downtownharrisonburg in your pictures and get featured in our story.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Need to know the best place to park to get to your destination? Here is all the information you need to know.
Walking to Downtown
It is a short 8-minute walk into downtown from Hotel Madison on JMU’s campus. We encourage you to enjoy the beautiful weather during graduation weekend by walking from campus using the sidewalks and crosswalks.
Types of Parking Downtown
Public parking downtown is free, with time limits. In general, the closer you are to your destination, the shorter your time limit will be. On-street parking is two-hour, surface lots are two and ten-hour, and downtown’s two parking decks are three and ten-hour. There are also a few 30-minute spaces found at the ends of parking rows for your quick, in-and-out errands. In addition, Harrisonburg Downtown Parking Services provides free parking in the Municipal Parking Lot for up to 24 hours. All parking spaces have designated signs that state the time limit.
You can park for free in permit parking spaces after 5 pm only. Parking downtown is enforced on the 7-7-6 Plan: 7 am to 7 pm, 6-days per week. Enjoy evenings, Sundays, and holidays without restrictions.
Enforcement Times
City owned parking and street parking downtown is regulated Monday through Saturday 7:00am to 7:00pm. The fine for overtime parking is $20.
Parking Map
Note: additional parking is available in the municipal lot behind the visitor’s center. Visit the Hardesty-Higgins House for more information about downtown.
