Excellent coffee and friendly staff. Better than Starbucks if you're in the area. We had an iced…read morelatte with caramel and bourbon Carmel and they were both so good!

The drink recipes are delicious and creative, I had a peanut butter coffee that was really…read moreinteresting. The espresso tasted good, but I think the number of flavors in the iced latte I got kind of drowned out the true coffee flavor. The owner is so sweet and polite, and the shop is tastefully decorated even though it's in such a tiny space. A little bit on the pricey side, my iced latte was over $8 but that's not crazy far outside the range of specialty coffee drinks these days. Overall good experience!

Amazing scenery and aesthetics surrounding the whole building! Definitely worth the hour drive.read more

Such a cute little café. The vibes were really good in here. They were playing music, but it wasn't…read moreanything too loud or hype...more mellow R&B, jazz type of vibe. I also noticed there looked like there was a small stage area, so I'm guessing they might do live music, poetry nights, or something like that. I'm not totally sure, but they definitely seem like they could have events there. I kept it pretty simple food-wise with a cream cheese bagel and a latte. I would definitely come back and sit for a while and see what they have going on.

Daughter wanted a bubble tea with popping bubbles rather than tapioca boba (the texture of the…read moretapioca just doesn't hit the spot for us) and this was the closest place that showed up as having non-tea options and popping pearls. We really liked how straightforward and easy to understand the menu was. Tea or no? Blended or over ice? Cream or plain? Then each section had all the flavor choices listed, so it was really easy for her to decide what she wanted. She opted for a strawberry cream, non tea over ice with green apple pearls (kids, right?!?!) and said it was amazing and delicious. She really loved how they seal them individually instead of putting a lid, which is also super helpful for avoiding spills. She also grabbed an order of fries and they were great, nice and crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside. They were hot as sin too, which was cool. I wish they had like a pump or squirt bottle of ketchup though, because the two packets of ketchup she gave us when we asked did not do the trick. I can't wait to try the banh mi and pho here, we were definitely fans of what we did try.

Hidden Vietnamese food gem in the food court of Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights, VA. Friendly…read moreservice, fantastic menu with very detailed pictures, and delicious food. My coworker and I only wanted to snack. We ordered a banh mi and spring rolls. Coworker said the spring rolls were very good and crispy. The banh mi was loaded and authentically done. Flavor was on point. I personally like my bread a bit crispier on the outside but I did get it to-go to eat at the coffee shop a few minutes away from the food court. There were a few Vietnamese aunties eating BIG bowls of pho right when I was ordering. When I'm in the area again, I will definitely be back to try the com tam.

I have been here many times over the years and I am pretty sure this is the first time I've…read morecompleted a review. Let me say that with all these visits over maybe 10 years, we've never had a bad meal. The place shows its age but always seems clean. The staff seem to clean up quickly behind each customer. As for today's meal and service. The wifey had the French Toast with a side of sausage and we'd say this I about the best flavor French Toast around. The sausage also has a very good flavor. As for me, something told me to get the Open Face Turkey. It also was good. Had a decent flavor but wasn't exactly outstanding. But again a nice meal. First time I've had this here and if I had a craving, id get again. I still think my favorite is the French Toast or in the past I've had Chip Beef and I think Biscuits and Gravy. I assume they still sell those but the turkey was calling to me. As for the staff: always very friendly and today was no different. In the past, this place was a cash-only place but I noticed today they took cards. Not sure what cards or if there is a charge for using a card like many places now. But I was prepared for cash and paid by cash with a cash tip, which I nearly always do when dining out. As for my review. I gave this a 4-star but I would have given a 4 1/2 star if that was an option. So stop in and have a nice meal.

If you want a perfectly standard, home cooked no frills breakfast this is the spot. I am…read morecompletely new to Petersburg and on my first visit I felt welcome and was treated with the same friendliness and warmth as the regulars. People of all ages, colors, and vibes eat there and everyone is cool with one another. Many stop in for takeout. Many pop in to order and wait outside. I personally like the omelettes and I like that they use fresh, not canned, mushrooms. The cheese is your standard American cheese singles--obviously as far away from gourmet as you can get but it's good nonetheless. You know the food is prepared and served by hard working local people. Definitely get here before the church crowd or wait until they leave. Breakfast is served all day. The chocolate cake looks pretty good too!

Stopped by Alter Ice Cream and had a great experience! We were welcomed as soon as we walked in,…read moreand everyone was incredibly friendly. The shop was spotless, the décor was fun, and I have to mention the ice cream cone door handle because it was such a unique little detail. I tried the blueberry and goat cheese ice creams, and both were delicious. They have a great selection of unique flavors, plus a coffee menu. Two scoops came to almost $8. But considering the quality and creativity of the flavors, it felt worth it. Definitely a fun spot in Petersburg that I'd visit again.

Delicious new ice cream spot in downtown Petersburg serving up gourmet small batch ice cream and…read morecoffee. They have the option to get a full single scoop or a baby scoop which is nice for trying multiple flavors. I indulged in the rosemary, fig jam and shortbread flavor with an additional scoop of the cranberry miso and ginger. Both were phenomenal but the rosemary ice cream stole the show for me. Incredibly creamy infused with homegrown rosemary from their garden and locally sourced figs! This place is truly a gem and the workers all seem very passionate about their product. Excited to come back for the coffee next!

I love Ms. Jay. She is sweet and the food and coffee even better. I enjoy going for breakfast and…read morelunch. The French dip sandwich is delicious

The Coffee Smell and Taste is Perfect! Just what I been…read morelooking for. The outside is nice the inside is better!

3/8/26: I haven't been here in years. My family & I were craving ice cream, so we came back here…read more To our pleasant surprise, they are under new management & name branding. We met the owner's mom who said that the owner is 12 years old & they bought the shop in September 2025. They plan to have a ribbon cutting ceremony in June 2026. It was a great conversation & I was excited to learn about this black-owned business. She still has Hershey ice cream flavors & great deals. She allowed my teen to have a million samples until he finally made up his mind. Very patient and accommodating to him. They also have 2 ice cream food trucks for rent. I'm very excited to have come here! I absolutely support and recommend this ice cream shop!!!

Updating my review now that this place has new ownership. I like it here. It's a cute and fun spot,…read moreand they have so many different ice cream flavors to choose from. There is something for everyone...whether you like the classics or want to try something new.

So we have been back several times and yum! The Açaí bowls are soooo good, I look forward to my…read morenext! I brought my stepdaughter along and she had the cereal rolled ice cream and was in heaven! Don't skip out on the taro smoothie either, so good!