I got the soulecito and a medium roast coffee. I don't really get the point of having the eggs and bacon on top but I guess there's some things in life that just are. So yeah I poured syrup over all of it and then kinda pushed the eggs to the side. Bacon was nice and thick. Love that. Honestly I'm super hungover right now and this is repairing my broken. All my love, thanks 521. I'll be back. I'm recently single btw. read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - Soulecito Waffle, coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Finally marked this place off my to-visit list ! Super busy spot - which I was expecting. Took my food to-go so I can enjoy it at home. Waffle was pretty good. Super filling and tasty. You only get 1 waffle per order so if you like more- you gotta order double ! The scone was pretty good too. Had that for Brekki on a separate day. The inside was busy but calm. Not too loud or empty. The staff were friendly and they get lots of natural light inside. Might not be a repeat unless im craving a waffle again... really good spot though ! read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - ChocoKoah Waffle, Chocolate Chips Scone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Not far from where I'm staying is 521. Good location to a lot of places. Walking in it seemed to be holding on to the hipster aesthetic from a few years ago. No line but good reviews. So I just went with it. I got a build your own biscuit with egg and the 75¢ up charge for the sausage. Came out to $9.75 before tip. Services was fast even with someone from the back of house leaving for a cigarette. Now, the egg is fine. And the sausage is ok. But I don't like the biscuit. It has the after taste of baking powder. And the texture isnt right, it has a chew like bread than a southern biscuit. Maybe the waffles are better. But I don't think I'll go again. 2.5 stars. read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - Build Your Own Biscuit Sausage and egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Good vibes and good gluten free food. Service was great and food was freshly made. Would come back again. read more

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This place is great! No much else around, but you will see people constantly coming in and out! Tiny place, easily missed. I'm going to assume the owner? Is not very friendly, doesn't smile... but we did come back the next day and she smiled a little more so maybe it was an off day. Food comes out pretty fast, great variety of options. My kid loves places that are completely gluten free. She doesn't have to be cautious. Also the absolute joy of being able to order waffles at a restaurant! Everything was phenomenal! Biscuit bread was perfect softness, not too hard. Things were seasoned well. First day there were no scones, but the next day, they had 3 flavors! Obviously we got all 3. We will for sure be back, and we are more than willing to drive further out of our way just to come back here again. read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I had the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit! While the bacon egg and cheese was good, I found the biscuit a little dry and lacking. Too much biscuit to filling ratio so I ended up eating it like an open faced sandwich. read more

This is a fantastic spot if you are looking for gluten-free options! Everything on the menu is gluten-free so you're guaranteed to have a safe meal if you have a gluten intolerance. The best part is these goodies are incredible for not having gluten. When you think of sweet treats without gluten you probably assume they're dry and cardboardy, these ones are so much better than that. The waffles here are fluffy and the biscuits are still buttery. As someone who does eat gluten, do know the chocolate chip waffle can be compared to a wheaty flavor and you can still tell there is a small difference, but it's not bad. I brought my friend who has a gluten intolerance here and she was so thrilled. We both left happy and without tummy aches. I got the chocolate chip waffle and was able to eat all of it (not something I can normally do with a gluten waffle). She enjoyed her biscuit. Back in 2020, my partner and I celebrated our anniversary at the time with takeout from 521 Biscuits & Waffles and also really liked the waffles we had. In 2024, they have a good amount of seating inside. They also have a gender neutral single stall bathroom in the back. I'd recommend this spot if you can't eat gluten! Be sure to order a waffle. They have great options. read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - Bacon & Egg Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Nice clean atmosphere. Fresh juice and nice coffee and tea bar. My brother enjoyed his waffle and my egg and cheese sandwich won't too bag. Friendly and quick service, we will be back. read more

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I have celiac and this was an absolute bucket list thing for me in Richmond. Got the Beaut biscuit sandwich and fresh OJ, was delicious. Space was nice and the staff were friendly. read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - The Beaut sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Service was good. But the food was lackluster. My husband and son didn't eat most kid theirs- super dry.

Great food, friendly service, quick prep and walkable from our downtown hotel! We got the MonkeyDo waffle and the Biscuit with sausage, eggs, bacon and cheese - and a coffee. Prices weren't too bad for the area and the restaurant was clean. read more

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We ordered the sausage cheese egg biscuit, monkey do waffle and egg and cheese biscuit. All were delicious and the coffee was best. Location doesn't seat many people and interaction with the staff will be minimal, nevertheless the food is exquisite. We'll be returning!! read more

I'm gonna go 4 out 5 stars, the waffle is the star of this breakfast show. I wanted more out of the Beaut, more hot sauce or more egg taste...something to beat that waffle. The bacon in this sandwich is really tasty, but it could use an extra strip. My hopes is that biscuit would have some the flavor like the waffle has; Maybe I ordered wrong, it looks like the sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast biscuit sandwich looked tasty. Service is perfect, order and they bring your order to you. I truly enjoy big city dining experience, and 521 keeps it simple. A couple of tables outside, pictures on the wall, and some great speakers playing some great songs. I will certainly be back for a waffle and a coffee, and maybe try the sausage biscuit sandwich. ***Flight Attendant approved*** read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - The Beaut (Byoot) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food was good and quickly prepared. Good service, they were friendly and polite. The restaurant was nice and clean read more

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Great service! Good food! Very friendly!! Great place to stop at if you're visiting RVA like me!

Amazing place especially if you're gluten free. Staff were amazing. Food was top notch. Only complaint was the hood fans didn't seem to do the job. I smelled like cooked food when I left. Don't let that deter you. It was an amazing experience. read more

Delicious waffle. Fluffy and crispy. Scrambled eggs were good. Bacon was a little overcooked for me, but that's my personal preference. All in all, if you're looking for a solid waffle and breakfast, this is the place. Yummy! read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - Soulecito Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

That's a tasty biscuit! Really small, so you might not be able to find a seat, but otherwise, the food was good. On first glance, the biscuit looked too "bready" to me without enough flakiness to the texture......but boy was I wrong. One bite in, delicious. read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Everything is GF. The scones should not be missed. It can get a little busy in the mornings but we have never had an issue finding a table to enjoy our meal. The lemon poppyseed waffle is my personal favorite. You can order and pickup as well if you rather take the food to go. Good service and very casual vibe here. Love love love. read more

Gluten free breakfast?! Yes please! It's been decades since I've had a breakfast biscuit sandwich out to eat and this place made me so happy!!! It is a small place. Don't expect to get a table on a busy Saturday morning. We ordered online to go, which worked out great. read more

Bacon is horrible. So so so bad. I wish they knew how to make bacon that doesn't taste stale throughout.

I hate to add to the disdain but y'all, this place is not it. The only decent thing here were the 2 strips of bacon. The biscuit and waffle were the most dry, tasteless things I've ever put in my mouth!!! I ordered a hot tea and there was not any honey to be had LOL, imagine that. The mom clearly didn't want to be at work and it showed... overall y'all, skip it. Cause after I saw that my eggs had been laid on the grill as roadkill, flipped to cook for 3 more minutes, chopped up like some crack and then chopped some more then laid atop my waffle like yellow cardboard pieces, I closed the to-go container that it came in and threw the ENTIRE MEAL IN THE TRASH. The place was small and smoky on the inside, and I can honestly say that I won't be back; ever. The food was so unappetizing, I refused to put a pic of it in my phone. Take my word for it! SKIP IT and check out Urban Hang Suite-- it's worth a stop in. The iced matcha and BEC croissant were DEVINE!!! read more

When I first moved to Richmond, this was my weekend breakfast spot! I love their Blueberry waffle with bacon! My daughter loves the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. We have ordered this so many times. The service and quality of the food is SO good! Highly recommended!! read more

Great find while visiting Richmond. My daughter and husband have celiac so any opportunity to explore a dedicated facility is a treat. Having owned a GF bakery we are a bit picky with our baked goods to say the least ;). 521 hands down is a solid 5 out of 5! The biscuit sandwich has a fluffy English muffin texture. Scones- we ordered the chocolate chip, chocolate cherry, and raspberry white choc chip. The chocolate chip was my daughters favorite but all were blended well. Not dry with the right amount of sweetness. We did not try the waffles but they seemed to be popular. Prices are a bargain in my opinion (coming from northern VA) the most expensive item on the menu is $10 that includes a huge waffle, bacon and eggs. read more

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Had the sausage egg cheese biscuit and it was just ok. In hoping I just got a bad biscuit but tasted like flour. Sausage was like Polish sausage. Not what I would call a traditional breakfast sandwich. Great little shop with a good vibe. read more

Dreadful experience. I stopped by for a late lunch, and didn't realize they were close to closing. I asked if they were still serving and if I could get a biscuit. Clerk said yes, I ordered egg biscuit and coffee. The biscuit was hard as a rock and I asked for a fresh biscuit. The next one was the same - hard and without flavor. Table was dirty, too. I wish they had told me to not order because it was almost closing time. No hours posted on the door and the sign said "open." I can mark this one off my list. read more

I just wasn't satisfied with the breakfast sandwich I got. I got the beaut with sausage and would not get that's again. The biscuit was not very good, I ended up eating it without the biscuit and it was a little more enjoyable. I will say my food can every fast tho! read more

My husband and I are visiting Richmond from California and we decided to try this place out because I recently got diagnosed with celiac disease. California doesn't have many options for gluten free! And I must say WOW! What great food. It doesn't even taste gluten free at all! It was like eating regular waffles for the first time in months for me! I was so happy. All of their baked foods and their waffles were soo delicious! Definitely recommend trying this if you want good gluten free options! They package things in to go boxes and it's so easy to clean up after. No dishes! The place is very clean and comfortable chairs! The service was so great! Hannah who works at the front was sooo kind and helpful. She had such a happy attitude and was so helpful. I really enjoyed talking with her and she is such a joy to be around. I am a super picky person, and most gluten free foods taste terrible, but this place has nailed it! They really have mastered gluten free foods! I wish I lived here and could come every day!! Once again, this food is FABULOUS! Please try it! read more

Anytime you can find a place that sells comfort breakfast food for those with Celiac or gluten intolerance, you are winning!! The biscuits are delicious. They aren't flaking and fluffy, but they are pretty light to be gluten-free, and have a great taste. The four-fruit jam was a perfect accompaniment to my biscuit. The brown sugar pecan waffle was just delicious. The young lady at the register was very helpful and kind. It's a small place, but it stays packed and I didn't have to wait long for my order. I even grabbed a scone to go and it did not disappoint. The coffee is self-serve, and they have a variety of creamers, including nondairy. Check out 521!!! read more

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Orange juice is amazing , fresh squeezed, but tiny portion (they should advertise that ahead of time) We got the egg and bacon biscuit, for a place that specializes in biscuits they were extremely underwhelming in flavor and texture. A little hot butter or honey might have improved the experience. Biscuits served cold. Wow , disappointing read more

Small with 6 tables and bar seats looking out to the street. 2 outdoor tables. Menu is strictly biscuits (5 options) and waffles (10 options). I had a scone (delicious) and a BEAUT biscuit. Wow! Huge and delicious! read more

Look, I don't want to slag this place, it's fine. But that's it. It's fine. I got a bacon, egg & cheese on a biscuit. It was $7.50. it was fine, if not bland. I put a whole packet of pepper on the egg portion and it was still bland. Nothing was terrible, it was a cute, tiny place. Don't be a jerk and take up an entire table as you dick around on your phone playing 'pokemon go' waiting for your order (as some people were doing) so be prepared to take it to go or sit outside. We went because it was close to our hotel and we both agreed that it wasn't really any different than the free breakfast we probably could have gotten at the hotel. read more

As some have noted the biscuits are not the butter laden salt bombs that the corporate food biz is pushing and unbeknownst to us changing our taste preferences for the worst. That said the biscuit and scone were good, did not outshine the taste of the fillings and didn't have a raw flour taste. I had The Beaut and everything else was delicious as I would have expected. If you're expecting McD's biscuit or a Panera scone maybe, go there for breakfast. ‍ My only suggestion would be a bar under the front counter to rest ones feet on. read more

Really enjoyed the Soulecito breakfast. Nice fluffy waffle, scrambled eggs and 2 thick pieces of bacon. Orange juice was fresh squeeze and nice quality coffee. I arrived about 20 minutes before the shop opened at 8am. I was the 5th person in line and within a few minutes the line extended quite a way behind me. When it opened, we walked in an orderly manner to the counter to place our orders. Meanwhile, the folks who we deep in the line came in behind us and put down purses and backpacks and manged to reserve all of the seating space before the first person could even pick up their order. By the time I was done ordering there was no place for me to sit. I think the staff needs to be aware of this and manage people reserving seats to avoid confrontations between customers (which did occur). read more

Searched for place for gluten free options near downtown. Hotel concerierge recommended this place. Everything in it is gluten free - biscuits, waffles and scones Lemon Poppyseed belgian waffle was light, fluffy, and perfectly cooked. Came with four ripe black berries, butter and syrup. Egg, bacon and cheese biscuit was large and again, perfectly cooked. Bacon crisp but not burnt. Scone I can review as I didn't even get offered a taste - which says something I guess. read more

Food is good, prices are reasonable, and service is quick/ good as well. Definitely a great morning breakfast spot! read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - Blueberry waffle and thick cut bacon. Definitely A++++!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

To. Die. For. I am strictly gluten free, and the waffles here taste like regular gluten waffles (they're not, I promise). The fruit was fresh and perfectly paired with the waffle. Coffee is self-serve, but was strong and fresh. Love, love, love. read more

Absolutely amazing food! Our family of 5 just had breakfast-- most of us got different things--and everything was delicious. My children agreed the chocolate chip scones were the best they've ever had! And all gluten free!! read more

521 Biscuits & Waffles - MonkeyDo waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The place was filled with smoke coming from the grill. I advise the clerk and she gave me a snarky remark... "we're cooking bacon" that's the way it is. Sorry but I've had bacon in plenty of other places without having to deal with a dining area filled with smoke. Must repair their exhaust or improve ventilation. read more

We came here because of the gluten free options. I'm not GF but my wife is. Waffles were amazing. You can't tell they are GF. By the way...everything is GF. service was great. They were very busy but managed it good. Small seating inside. Not a ton of seating but they make it work. Excellent place. Will be back. read more