A delicious odyssey to Troy, Va.
August 2025
The Royal Rueben (photos by Peggy Hyland)
by Peggy Hyland, Contributing Columnist
Located just a few minutes off of Interstate 64 in Troy, Va., Royals of Troy serves up some delicious, family-friendly food. An old friend and I settled into the small dining room to peruse the menu. The relaxed setting was perfect for catching up.
I could not resist the siren’s call of the Garlic Bombz: little bread pillows with the magic combination of garlic, cheese, butter and salt. They are perfect for sharing. My friend can never resist wings, which had perfectly crispy skin and a gentle heat from the sweet Thai chili sauce.
Chicken wings with sweet Thai chili sauce
He also can’t resist a good Reuben, and Royals of Troy delivered. The Royal Reuben had grilled, buttery bread surrounding a generous pile of tender corned beef. “That’s a righteous Reuben,” was his enthusiastic verdict. My friend also sampled the mushroom bacon swiss burger. It came on a huge bun, loaded with toppings and was cooked just right. That’s also my usual go-to burger, but since they highlighted cheesesteaks as their pride and joy, I had to try one for myself.
Cheesesteak on a Philadelphia Amoroso’s roll
Available in both beef and chicken versions, the cheesesteak came with a delicious sauce, plenty of onions, red peppers and mushrooms. It was served on a Philly-approved Amoroso’s roll. It was so large that I happily declared defeat after only half the sandwich, which was as long as my forearm, and reluctantly put the rest aside for another day.
Chef and owner Ryan Coffman came out to see how we were enjoying our food and presented us with a mint chocolate chip pound cake that we shared. There are only a few tables inside and outside, but the restaurant had a brisk to-go business for local families and people passing through on the highway.
Mint chocolate chip pound cake
Royals of Troy is a “small but mighty” sandwich shop, offering something for everyone on the menu. Southern standards, such as pulled pork BBQ, gumbo and hush puppies, compete for your attention, alongside imaginative hot dogs and burgers. With the variety of sides, sandwiches, sodas and snacks available, it is the perfect place to satisfy anyone’s craving. They also offer catering — perfect for everything from family gatherings to office lunch runs.
Royals of Troy is a relative newcomer to the Troy area, but with this selection, flavors and convenience, they have already established themselves as a mainstay of the community and a worthy destination for travelers of all ages and tastes.
Royals of Troy
19321 James Madison Hwy. #15, Troy, VA 22974
Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
434-207-8769