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Back Bay Gourmet

3.5 (299 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Latifah A.

This place is adorable! I love that it's a restaurant, cafe, and cute boutique. I dined for lunch and loved their half sandwich half soup option. The adult grilled cheese and lobster bisque was delicious! Service was great as well!

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Annamarie M.

Went here for a Birthday dinner and actually never heard of this place until we went. It's a little restaurant that's tucked into a strip mall and has a little store attached to it. The ambiance was cute and def had like a little romantic vibe to it. Really liked the tables with the booths and the hanging lights outside. Inside there was low lighting and it wasn't crowded on a Saturday night and was quite. I'm not too sure what happened with the service but we were a table of 7, and there were three couples, and the waitress asked the first two couples what the wanted for drinks and an appetizer and forgot to ask us. When the drinks came and the drinks came some time after we ordered them, we put in for our appetizer and she told us it won't be there till the main order comes. With several appetizers ordered we waited and waited some more. Scallops, mushroom flatbread, fried green tomatoes, and chicken pesto pizza. The appetizers definitely took some time to arrive. But they tasted good! The tomatoes had a nice crunch and a spiced Mayo on the top. The mushroom flatbread was good and had fat sliced it mushrooms on it and red onions and was hot and cheesy, the pesto chicken pizza was the best tasting thing there from the night with sun dried tomatoes, arugula, and a light pesto taste. The scallops there were good, and not overcooked. After we ate the appetizers and waited and waited and then complimentary little bread squares came. We ate them and waited some more for our food. It arrived and the bay bistro burger was ordered a medium doneness and it was well done and not seasoned at all. Was supposed to have portobello mushrooms and Brie on it and didn't. I just ate it cause we were coming up on two hours in to waiting there and I was hungry and not wanting to wait a long while for the right order. The pasta was pretty good, and the seafood was decent. Another round of drinks were ordered but everyone came but my husbands and he waited and waited and asked the waitress and she said she forgot and he said to just forget it. Overall it was really fun hanging out with my friends for a birthday but I'm not sure I would come back due to the food and the service.

Rose C.

So happy went there! Our server Shaun was wonderful. Gave us great recommendations and even better service!10/10. We all left with leftovers & full belly's. Desserts to go the lemon & dolce dolece cheesecakes for later. The dining room, market & bar area are Stunning!! See you next year

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Lisa O.

High class and always great food and drink. This has always been my niece's favorite place to come for lunch. Nice open area with beautiful chandeliers and elegant decor. The Staff have always been friendly and always keeping your glass filled. We can never leave without going over to get something to satisfy a sweet tooth. They have it all . But I do believe our favorites are the gourmet chocolates. They come in so many amazing flavors I would never me able to name them all. We both love getting some to go. They have a really cool shopping side and you can get meals to go on that side too. Like I said over the years this is our #1 place

Melissa F.

Back Bay Gourmet has it all!! Great Food, Great Service, delightful ambiance, wonderful drinks and even a little gift shop with awesome decor for sale. They offer a bakery full of items to take home with you!!! Speaking of take home, they even have a lot of pre cooked and frozen items to buy and bring home for the days you want to eat something delish but do not want to visit a fast food joint! Like I said, they have it all! I highly recommend Back Bay Gourmet!!

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Sally C.

I am literally in the restaurant as I write this. It's a real time review....11:18 am. It's a very nice place for lunch or dinner. It's a subdued, quiet environment and would be great for a ladies luncheon. I just got my food at 11:19....it came out very quick. I got the BLT and Thai salad. But more about the food later. They have a little shop attached with unique and cute gifts such as coffee mugs, cocktail napkins, plates etc. They have a small bar but I wonder if it's only open at night. They also have a gourmet To go menu which are ready made meals for families. The menu has everything on it from lasagna, pork chops, chicken enchiladas and Sheppard pie. It looks like they have some outside tables. There is plenty of parking since it's in a strip mall. If you aren't familiar with the area it can be hard to find but only because this area is so built up now. Sophia was my waitress and was very nice. Everything was prompt and she remembered no ice in my water. It's now 11:39 and I have finished, my plates cleared and Sophia brought me my check. Now the food....the salad was delicious. And a nice size. Dressing was on the side which I love. Very fresh and the dressing was delicious. The BLT was ok. Nothing special but the bacon was nice and crispy which I love. One tomato and some iceberg. Not impressive. I could see my mother coming here with her friends. I would come here for dinner but I personally prefer a more casual environment for lunch. I would come back and would recommend to certain people.

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Food was delicious and interior was eclectic and cool! Yummy sandwiches and good service. Looking forward to returning.

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We visited Rustic Spoon for mothers day brunch and we were not disappointed. It had been…read morerecommended to us a few times and we finally made the reservations to go with my mother in law. It was a great experience. They were knowledgeable about their gluten free options and I was able to have an eggs benedict GLUTEN FREE! Score for me! My husband had chicken and waffles and had no complaints (it did look great) and my mother in law enjoyed pancakes. Our server was attentive, which was much appreciated. It was quite loud but I attribute that to the large crowd that was dining in there for the holiday brunch. We aren't out in Red Mill that often but we will definitely be back!

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I rarely would say I need pancakes but on this morning I needed pancakes blended with top notch…read moresouthern hospitality and that's what I found at Huntley's!! It's easy to get overwhelmed at Huntley's!! There's the special sign by the door, the wall of pancake options, the other wall with specials, the orange photocopied sheet with specials and the main menu. Oh so many options that sounded so good but I was on a pancake mission. Service was immediate and my coffee and water were quickly in front of me. My awesome charm-focused waitress nudged up to me with a mile long smile plus recommendations if her favorites almost leading me to change but no I was destined to have pancakes!! Coconut and banana pancakes were my choice ... three of them The kitchen obviously knows how to do pancakes because these had all the traits of pancakes you lust for ... well not sure I was lusting for the pancakes but they were really good. Offers to refill my coffee cup were consistent so I felt well served. This simply decorated dining room (There's outdoor seating too) was filled to the max, which proves my point that Huntley's deserves five stars!!

Coming here, all I heard about this place was how they had some of the best pancakes around. Of…read morecourse, as someone who would go to great lengths for a good pancake and/or waffle, we had to make the drive out here to try it for ourselves, and boy am I glad we did. Not only was the lady who served us beyond nice and helpful, but she also helped us make up our minds on what to order and was constantly checking up on us, but never in an annoying way. As for the food, it was absolutely amazing. The portion sizes are more than good enough, and the pancakes were silky smooth and packed with huge flavors. With so many options to choose from, they definitely have a flavor for everybody. The eggs Benedict were some of the best I've ever had. The hollandaise sauce was rich, creamy, and had that perfect buttery flavor without being too heavy. The muffin the eggs came on top of was fluffy and made for the perfect pairing. The breakfast platter was also very good and came with a great selection of meats and eggs. Everything was cooked well, and there was more than enough food to leave you satisfied. If you're around the area and want some amazing breakfast, I'd say look no further. The food, portions, and service were all fantastic, and I'd definitely come back again.

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Walked in and was invited to sit at any open table. Not busy so picked a booth. Noticed the place…read morelooked clean and orderly almost like a recent refresh. Waitress came over & I asked how long they'd been open, thinking just a few months. 19 years!! Wow! I asked if they recently remodeled. Nope. Just a really nice cafe with amazing waffles and sandwiches. Can't wait to go back to try something else. Highly recommend!!

Eddy's Cafe is located in the Red Mill Commons area of Virginia Beach. This part of the Red Mill…read moreCommons area where the restaurant is located is basically just east of the Walmart Supercenter and can be seen from Upton Drive. The two main roads they are located in between is Nimmo Pkwy and Elson Green Ave. My most recent visit here was on June 6, 2026. With the place being located in a shopping center, parking wasn't an issue, even though it was on a Saturday morning. The outside of the place is simple, but you can see the place easily with the green lettering. When my mom and I came inside, we were able to just find a table and then they would come by in a moment. It was a bit busy, but I was surprised that it took them several minutes to finally come to the table to get the menus and drink orders placed. Once the drinks came to the table, our server asked us if we were ready to order, but we weren't quite yet. I went with water with lemon for a drink while my mom went with Pepsi since they have Pepsi products here. She came back a few minutes later, and we were finally ready to order. I decided to go with the French Toast Breakfast Specialty along with Crispy Bacon, 2 Eggs, and a Biscuit on the side as a la carte items. My mom went with the 2 Eggs & 2 Items Breakfast Special. She did hers with French Toast (1.5 Slices), Crispy Bacon, and two scrambled eggs. It was less than 10 minutes for the food to come out, which was a nice surprise considering how busy they were on this visit. The entrees looked really good and hot when they came out. I don't do the syrups any longer due to the high sugar content, so I just did the French Toast with butter on it, which was good the way it was. The bacon was nice and crispy, along with the scrambled eggs being good too. The biscuit was a great way to finish off the meal. Although the meal did elevate the glucose higher than I thought, it was still good. My mom said the food she had was good too, and there were no issues. Overall, this experience was better than the last time I was here about ten years ago. The service was a little off at first since it took awhile for them to get to the table originally. There was a feeling of being rushed to order, but I guess that's because it is a small space inside with limited seating. One thing to note about that is if you come on a weekend or a holiday, there is a limit of 90 minutes to be there. If you're in the Red Mill Commons area and looking for a breakfast spot, this place is still worth considering.

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4.3(131 reviews)
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This Bay Local Eatery is located along General Booth Blvd. in the Dam Neck Crossing Shopping…read moreCenter. They are located where a Pizza Hut used to be located. My visit here was on July 4, 2026. The outside of the place isn't hard to find or see. When you look at it from the outside, it looks more like a tropical type of theme. Parking did seem pretty limited as they were busy when my mom and I got here. Based on that, parking can be severely limited during peak times. Once we came inside, it definitely looked like a tropical theme, which was easy to see throughout the place. Another big thing I noticed as soon as we came in (and remained the case the entire time) that it was excessively loud. It was hard to hear each other, and even our server. I never got over to the outdoor seating area as it was pretty busy. We were greeted by a hostess at the counter and we were immediately seated. With it being busy as it was, our server came over to the table and said she would be back shortly, though it was a bit longer than expected. Someone else came by to ask if we wanted water while waiting for her to come back and we both did that. Once she was able to come to the table, we weren't quite ready to order yet, but I did get the Bay Bloody Mary. The Bay Bloody Mary was good and did have a kick to it, as expected, though more than I thought. It was still good though. After a few more minutes, we were ready to order. I decided to go for The Lesner With a Waffle as the main course item, scrambled eggs, and bacon with Cheese Grits and a Fried Biscuit as the side items. My mom ordered the Jamaican Dark Rum French Toast entree with bacon and a fruit skewer. Given how busy it was, I was surprised that food came out about ten minutes later after ordering. The food looked really good and hot when it came out. I don't normally do a waffle, but that waffle was really good. I only put butter on it as I didn't want to add even more sugar to the meal already. The bacon was nice and crispy as requested. I wasn't sure how the Cheese Grits would be, but they were surprisingly good. The last item I had was the Fried Biscuit. Wow that one was a highlight for sure, though I won't do that one too often. My mom said the entree she had was good too and there were no issues. Overall, this was a good visit. I would give it 3.5 stars but rounding to 4 in this case due to the great food. The biggest negatives were the noise levels, as it was hard to talk to anyone there, and they automatically add an 18% tip for all transactions, regardless of party size. Given the circumstances, the service was good too. I will come back in the future, but maybe not on a weekend or around a holiday where it gets busier than normal. This place is worth checking out if you are in the area and looking for something to choose from to eat at.

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I stopped into Brooklyn Bagels on a Saturday morning around 10am. Even though I live nearby, I've…read moreonly been once before, so I was excited to give it another try. I ordered the Williamsburg Bagel, which consisted of lox, plain cream cheese, tomato, capers, and red onion. I originally wanted it on an Everything bagel, but since they were out, I went with a Garlic bagel instead. Even though it was a tad bit crowded, my sandwich was ready in about 5 mins. I've had the Williamsburg Bagel before so I was excited to enjoy it again but I wasn't a big fan of the thick-cut red onions they added on there, and I actually love onions! Unfortunately, I ended up taking most of them off. I also wish it had more cream cheese, the thin layer on the bottom just wasn't enough for me. That said, the bagel itself was fresh and overall, the sandwich tasted good. At almost $20, it did feel a little pricey for a bagel sandwich, but I enjoyed it. I'd definitely come back to try other options. The interior is full of Brooklyn pictures, which I love! Definitely check them out if you're in the area!

I'm not sure if I'm being biased, but visiting from NJ/NY area, there was nothing great about…read more"Brooklyn" bagels. My husband and a friend came here on a Thursday morning to order 6 items and they were gone for almost an hour (it was a 10 minute drive from where we stayed). They come back with a bag of "bagels" (if that's what you want to call them) drenched in ketchup. Our orders were extremely simple: BEC w/PK on a plain bagel Egg and cheese on a croissant BEC w/PK on an asiago bagel Taylored Ham, egg & cheese on a bagel Toasted everything bagel with lox & cream cheese Here is everything that went wrong: 1. The bagel store didn't offer BACON, so we ended up substituting for sausage. The sausage patty was probably the size of my kid's palm- that's how small it was. The eggs were overcooked and had no taste, but don't worry, they'll make sure to smother the entire bagel with ketchup to make up for it. 2. TOASTED bagel with lox & cream cheese- bagel was not toasted, and there wasn't any lox available. 3. Egg & cheese on a croissant- the place didn't have any croissants... so had to substitute this for a roll 4. It was the chef's second day in the kitchen. Bagels alone wasn't great quality..it was edible enough, but extremely chewy and stiff, especially after taking so long to prepare the orders and with two people working in a place that is seemingly popular with the Yelp Community, the amount of time it took this order to be ready was a little ridiculous. I ordered the same thing back home the following day and it took less time to make here in NJ than it did here on a non-busy day with just my husband and friend as their sole customer at the time.

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