Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Penhook: 1:34 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (540) 576-2838 to confirm.
Location & directions
15800 Old Franklin TurnpikePenhook, VA 24137
About Carl's Place
Carl's Place is an American restaurant located at 15800 Old Franklin Turnpike in Penhook, Virginia. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.
Carl's Place is open daily, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Carl's Place's menu features 83 dishes and drinks across 14 sections, including Breakfast Plates, Appetizers, Salads, Sandwiches, and Side Orders. Dishes worth a look include Country Ham & Eggs, Hot Wings, and Chef Salad.
Service options include on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and historic, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. 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, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (540) 576-2838 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 15800 Old Franklin Turnpike, Penhook, VA 24137
- Phone
- (540) 576-2838
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 83 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; 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 Carl's Place’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 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 105 hours a week, 33 hours more than the local median of 72. 85% of American restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and Carl's Place 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.
| 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
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- 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
- Groups
- 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
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Carl's Place is fairly secluded: there are no other places to eat or drink in our guide within a mile, so it is worth checking the hours before you set off.
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 Carl's Place's opening hours?
Open daily, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Carl's Place open on Sunday?
Yes, Carl's Place is open on Sundays: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Carl's Place located?
Carl's Place is located at 15800 Old Franklin Turnpike, Penhook, VA 24137.
What is the phone number of Carl's Place?
You can call Carl's Place at (540) 576-2838.
Does Carl's Place offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Carl's Place offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Carl's Place?
The typical price range at Carl's Place is $$ per person.
Does Carl's Place take reservations?
Yes, Carl's Place accepts reservations.
Is Carl's Place wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Carl's Place open late?
No, Carl's Place usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Carl's Place?
There are 0 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Carl's Place.
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.