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    Big Oak Cafe

    3.8 (38 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

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    BIG OAK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Great food and service in a remote area of Urbanna,Va. with limited seating and days open for business.

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    Great food, great attentive but not intrusive service. Not near anything but close to where we were staying.

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    Big oak is a great place to eat for Breakfast & dinners favorite ever is the French toast!!! But I always get great Service!!

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    5 years ago

    Locally owned and consistently great service along with delicious homemade meals. Definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

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    A veRy different and interesting place. What makes it unique is the specials on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Love this place

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    Simple menu but very good. My favorite is their breakfast foods. Clean atmosphere. Nice owners and wait staff.

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    Virginia Street Cafe

    3.0
    (33 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Great hometown restaurant serving great food by a friendly staff. I would recommend you visit them…read morewhen you are in the area!

    Decided to stop here for a quick lunch, and we were quite hungry. Walked in the restaurant, which…read moreseemed sort of chaotic, as there was no one to greet/seat us, so we finally decided to seat ourselves. Shortly after we sat, one employee came and cleaned our butter-laden table. The stench of the rag used to wipe the table was stomach turning, and the smell lingered throughout our stay. After several minutes, another employee approached the table and asked what we wanted to drink, then walked off to fill our glasses. Then, another came to us with menus, then said she'd be back and walked off. A while later, the first employee came back with our drinks and said she'd be back. Almost fifteen minutes went buy and yet another employee came over to take our orders and asked what we were drinking. We placed our orders and then NOTHING. For over half an hour, we sat nursing our water and soda...after forty-some minutes, one of the employees said in passing it shouldn't be much longer for our order to be up. After another five minutes, we got our food. In their defense, there were two larger groups in the restaurant, but geez, the place wasn't THAT crowded. The food: standard fare, fried seafood, sandwiches,...it was OK, but the portions were huge. The pricing: pretty average, about $12-15/pp. The atmosphere: bleh. Outdated, sparse bathrooms, and the nasty smelling wash cloths......I don't want to think what the kitchen is like... The service: chaos. Nice employees, some were friendly, some acted like they were forced labor. But man, we didn't know WHO to ask about anything, so we just kept to ourselves as the clock ticked into the afternoon.... Overall? We won't be back. Why? I can still smell that washcloth. ICK.

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    Main dinning room
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    Popcorn shrimp platter
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    185

    4.7
    (287 reviews)
    39.3 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    4 years in business

    185 in Poquoson is the Real Deal -- Don't Sleep on This Place!…read more It is always unplanned trips that allow me to explore a bit and glad I did. I was sitting in the parking lot of a large chain breakfast pulled up Yelp to see what I might be missing. Glad wasn't lazy...15 mins later I was in the parking lot for 185! If you haven't been to 185 on Little Florida Road in Poquoson, you are seriously missing out. This charming, family-owned neighborhood gem is everything a great local restaurant should be and then some. The moment I walked through the door, I felt it. You're not just a customer here; you're a guest. The welcome was immediate and genuine and set the tone for the whole experience before I even sat down. I ordered the brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries, and wow, it delivered. I was surprised the blackberry chipotle sauce worked BERY WELL! The brisket was tender, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Paired with perfectly seasoned sweet potato fries, it was the kind of meal that sticks with you long after you leave. This isn't reheated, thrown-together food, you can taste the love and craft in every bite. It was like Woman Power this morning with all ladies from front to back. Their whole vibe was awesome from the front of the house to the back. I have to give a very special shoutout to my waitress, Tiffany... she was absolutely AWESOME. Attentive, personable, and full of good energy, she made the whole experience even better. The kind of server who makes you feel like you're dining with a friend. Looks like 185 was ranked #87 on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in 2023, and after my visit, I completely understand why. The owners obviously had a beautiful vision and it is being executed incredibly...to my benefit today! Five stars, without question. When I am back in the area....I'll be back, and I'm bringing my wife will tell everyone I know.

    We seen the reviews on Yelp and was on our way to Suffolk from Williamsburg. The small size…read moresurprised me, the mismatched tables and chairs had a vibe of its own and made it a kind of homey invite. Only 1 table was empty and we were seated quickly. It was clearly a local favourite and there was quickly a lineup with people willing and expecting to wait. The service was quick and friendly. The food was good home cooked meals and came out quickly. I had brisket scramble and it was delicious. It needed the sweet compote to balance the richness. My wife had the biscuits with gravy and eggs were good. There was lots of sausage in the country gravy. The cheese grits were tasty. Overall the food was very good and a solid experience. Since I live with a chef who cooks this quality of food often, I probably wouldn't drive here, however if we were in the area I'd definitely stop here and try other items as well.

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    "One-Eighty-Five" Interior
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    Shrimp and grits with side seared salmon
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    Sweet Tooth Cafe

    4.4
    (66 reviews)
    17.8 mi
    $$

    The food here is so good! Our sandwiches were huge and delicious. Small portion of fries-could…read morehave had more. The menu has so many things on it. It was hard to decide. Our food came in about 15 minutes. We didn't have the best service-the server was friendly, but it took forever for us to get her to come take our order and we had to ask someone else for refills. We asked for several things during our visit and always had to wait at least five minutes. It took 10 minutes for us to get our bill after we asked. She checked up on us one time. You have to pay at the counter on your way out, and that did take quite a while because of people getting coffees and desserts. It would be better if the waitress could take payments. I will definitely come back for the food. Hopefully the service will be better. Don't miss out on this gem!

    I can not believe I have not reviewed Sweet Tooth Cafe. I have been multiple times and have enjoyed…read moreeverything. Sometimes I have just popped in for some baked goods. Other times I sat down and enjoyed a late lunch or early dinner. When I was there for lunch or dinner, the waitresses and staff were helpful. I always enjoyed a soup and sandwich. I have always lucked out with parking on the street almost out in front. The area is so cute. Almost like you are in a cute Hallmark movie, of maybe Gilmore Girls. They have wonderful beverages. I had a chocolate covered strawberry latte when I was there one day. It really hit the spot for my drive home. I enjoyed their fresh tomato soup, and sandwich with pasta salad. I brought cupcakes home to enjoy with the family. They are a pretty good size. Overall, this is a hot spot in Gloucester. I highly suggest checking them out.

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    Thanksgiving menu to make life easier.
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