Established 1907 · Near Skyline Mountain

Pikeville Store & Grill

"Take a hike up the Pike."

A turnkey, full service restaurant with more than a century of history and a loyal following that has never needed a single ad. Offered now as a complete business, building, and land.

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1907

On this site since

5 Days

Open Tuesday to Saturday

7,200+

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Turnkey

Building · Land · Equipment

The Story

A piece of Jackson County, still serving lunch.

A Pikeville store has anchored this corner of northern Alabama for generations.

The Pikeville Store began serving this farming community in the early 1900s. In the 1990s it became a restaurant, and the burgers quickly built a following that reached well beyond Scottsboro. The wood ceiling in the front room still carries timber from the original Pikeville Store.

It stayed in one family for years before changing hands in 2017 and again in 2023. Through every chapter, one thing has stayed the same. People drive out of their way for these burgers.

A 2003 painting of the original Pikeville Store with gas pumps and Coca-Cola signs — The original Pikeville Store, painted by Phyllis Murphy in 2003, on display inside the restaurant.

c. 1907

A store opens on this site, serving the local farming community for decades as the Pikeville Store.

1990s

Converted from general store to restaurant. The back porch is added for additional seating.

2000s

Featured in Southern Living for its Moon Pie banana pudding, and the reputation goes regional.

2016

After generations in one family, the restaurant closes its doors.

2017

Reopened by new owners and renamed the Pikeville Store and Grill.

2023 → Today

The current owners purchase it as a turnkey business. Today it is a thriving full service operation, now offered for sale.

What People Drive For

The food that built the reputation.

Awards have come and gone, but the real draw has always been the same. Hand pattied, fresh grilled burgers made the way they have been made here for years.

Loaded Mushroom and Swiss burger with bacon and sautéed onions

The Signature

Loaded Mushroom & Swiss

Bacon, mushrooms, and sautéed onions with melted Swiss. The burger people name when they tell a friend to stop in.

Hand pattied cheeseburger with waffle fries in a basket

A Local Standard

Hand Pattied Cheeseburgers

Fresh ground, hand formed, and grilled to order with all the fixin's. The reason most first timers become regulars.

As Featured in Southern Living

Moon Pie Banana Pudding

The homemade dessert that put Pikeville on the regional map. Also served as a 16 oz hand spun shake.

Inside Pikeville

Take a look around.

Pikeville Store and Grill storefront with American flags and Coca-Cola signs — The storefront on County Road 21

Dining room with teal booths and green walls — The dining room

Corner booth with historic framed photographs on the wall — Historic photos line the walls

Commercial kitchen with grill, fryers, and hood — The commercial kitchen, included

Kitchen prep area with stainless steel tables — Prep line and equipment

The Opportunity

The location does the selling. Imagine what marketing could do.

A destination location. Sitting near Skyline Mountain, Pikeville catches travelers headed to some of the best hiking and deer hunting in northern Alabama. They stop in, eat, and remember it. "Take a hike up the Pike" is more than a slogan.
A built in customer base. Roughly 50 to 100 guests a day on a Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 2:30 schedule, entirely on word of mouth and a loyal local following.
Wide open upside. An active Facebook page with thousands of followers, but no website, no paid advertising, and short daily hours. For the right owner, a real website, longer hours, and basic marketing are pure runway.
A real estate asset, not just a business. The sale includes the building, the land, and the commercial equipment. You are buying the whole thing, ready to run.

Hand painted Pikeville ornament reading Take a Hike Up the Pike — A piece of the local lore. "Take a Hike Up the Pike."

Property & Listing Details

What's on offer.

Listing price$265,000
Property typeCommercial, Restaurant
OfferingBusiness, building, land & equipment
StatusActive, full service operation
Current hoursTuesday to Saturday
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Store on this site sinceEarly 1900s
BuildingOne story retail
built 1965
Building size1,752 sq ft
(1,936 sq ft adjusted)
Lot sizeAbout 0.5 acre
Address5182 County Road 21
Scottsboro, AL 35768
AreaNear Skyline Mountain, Jackson County

Building details reflect county tax records and should be independently verified. Financials, equipment list, and operating details are available to qualified, serious buyers upon request. Please direct all sale inquiries to Matilda Walston, not the restaurant staff.

In Good Company

Don't take our word for it.

Pikeville has been featured by some of the most followed local pages in the state, with one post alone drawing more than 7,200 reactions. Its own Facebook page has grown past 8,000 followers, with a 98% recommend rating across 61 reviews.

Framed Best Burgers in America certificates awarded to Pikeville Store and Grill

Recognition

Rated the best burger in Jackson County.

The Best Burgers in America Association scored Pikeville a perfect 10 out of 10 and called it the best in the business. The kitchen's desserts have earned their own recognition too, from a Southern Living feature on the Moon Pie banana pudding to a top three finish for its peanut butter pie in AL.com's 2019 statewide ranking.

Perfect Score · 10 / 10

One of Alabama's best hidden gems, truly worth the drive.

Praised the family run feel, the country charm, and burgers called the star of the menu.

Small Town USA Facebook feature · Nov 2025 · 7.2K reactions

A legendary stop for authentic Alabama flavor.

Highlighted the rustic general store vibe, thick juicy patties, and old school roadside atmosphere.

I Love Alabama Facebook feature

A local institution and a hidden gem.

Called out the hand patted burgers and homemade desserts like the Moon Pie banana pudding.

North Alabama Online Featured local business

As featured on Facebook

Small Town USA Facebook feature on Pikeville Store and Grill

North Alabama Online Facebook feature on Pikeville Store and Grill

I Love Alabama Facebook feature on Pikeville Store and Grill

Buyer Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Q. How do I schedule a showing?

All showings are arranged directly through me. If you would like to walk the property, email me or have your agent reach out, and we will find a time that works for everyone. Please do not contact the owners or ask the staff about the sale. You are always welcome to visit as a regular guest and try the food during open hours, but anything to do with the purchase should come straight to me. Please also note that the restaurant will be closed for the month of July, so reaching out to schedule ahead is the best way to make sure you can get in.

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Q. Why are the current owners selling?

Nothing is wrong with the business, and that is worth saying plainly. The current owners have loved their time running Pikeville. With young children at home, they have simply decided to step back from full time business ownership so they can spend more of their days with family. They are proud of what the restaurant is and want to see the right person carry it forward.

Q. Am I buying the real estate, or only the business?

Both. The sale includes the business, the building, the half acre it sits on, and the commercial kitchen equipment. You are buying a complete operation and the property under it, not just a name and a lease.

Q. Is there room to grow this business?

Yes, and that may be the most compelling part of this listing. With no website and no paid marketing, Pikeville still serves 50 to 100 people a day, carried by word of mouth and an engaged Facebook following of more than 8,000. With even minor business development, a new owner could realistically see up to a fifty percent improvement in revenue within the first six months. Several additional streams of revenue have already been identified that would not require extra labor or significant expense. The groundwork is done, and the business is ready to step into the future.

Q. What is included in the sale?

The sale is turnkey. It includes the business and its brand, the building and land, and the commercial kitchen equipment and fixtures currently in use. The land and building are owned free and clear, with no mortgage and clean, unencumbered title. The Pikeville name and its signature recipes, including the Moon Pie banana pudding, are part of what makes this opportunity special. A full equipment and inventory list is available to serious buyers.

Q. Will the current owners help with the transition?

Yes. The owners are open to staying on for roughly 30 to 90 days to help a new owner get comfortable with the kitchen, the recipes, and the daily routine. The exact arrangement can be worked out as part of the offer.

Q. Can a new owner change the menu, hours, or concept?

Yes. The recipes, the name, and the loyal following are a big part of the value, so most buyers will want to keep what works. But the business is yours to run and yours to build on, including longer hours, catering, and new ideas.

Q. Can I see the financials?

Financials, an equipment list, and operating details are available to qualified, serious buyers upon request. Use the button below and your request comes straight to my inbox. I will follow up with everything you need, and a full income summary will be provided once it is ready.

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Your Listing Agent

Matilda Walston

Southland Realty Co LLC · Northern Alabama

I work with people one relationship at a time, not one transaction at a time. If you have been looking for a turnkey restaurant with a real story behind it, I would love to walk you through this one.

Call or text: 938-233-7922
Email: welcome@matildawalston.com
Web: matildawalston.com

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