Is Central City Cafe Still Open? Update (Huntington, WV)
Current status
As of September 2026, Central City Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's current listing (copyright 2026) and Yelp's listing (updated June 2026) confirm Central City Cafe still operates at 529 14th Street West, in West Huntington's antique district next to Heiner's Bakery.
- Season / episode Season 3, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Address 529 14th Street West, Huntington, WV 25704
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Comfort Food' (aired 2008-06-15), Guy Fieri visited Central City Cafe, a diner in Huntington's west-end antique district known for homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts. The cafe sits at 529 14th Street West, next door to Heiner's Bakery, one of the region's largest commercial bread makers. The Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's current listing for the cafe, copyrighted 2026, still describes it as open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Yelp's listing for the restaurant, updated June 2026, carries dozens of photos and reviews and lists somewhat different hours of Tuesday-Friday 11am-7pm and Saturday 11am-3pm, closed Sunday and Monday. The restaurant remains one of the area's most popular eateries according to the tourism bureau's description.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season / episode
- Season 3, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Comfort Food
- What was featured
- homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Central City Cafe
Frequently asked questions
Is Central City Cafe still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Central City Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
What happened to Central City Cafe after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Comfort Food' (aired 2008-06-15), Guy Fieri visited Central City Cafe, a diner in Huntington's west-end antique district known for homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts. As of September 2026, Central City Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
Where is Central City Cafe located?
529 14th Street West, Huntington, WV 25704. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Central City Cafe?
Season 3, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 15, 2008. The episode is titled “Comfort Food”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Yelp's listing for the restaurant, updated June 2026, carries dozens of photos and reviews and lists somewhat different hours of Tuesday-Friday 11am-7pm and Saturday 11am-3pm, closed Sunday and Monday. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 529 14th Street West, Huntington, WV 25704
- Venue type
- cafe
- Official website
- State hub
- TV restaurants in West Virginia
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Sources
- visithuntingtonwv.org — https://visithuntingtonwv.org/company/central-city-cafe-2/
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/central-city-cafe-huntington
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