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    Capitol Waffle Shop

    4.2 (344 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CAPITOL WAFFLE SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Marathon day
    Patty Y.

    I love places like this - local, creative, low key and friendly. On a long walk with the pup and craving something sweet. It was by chance we were near the place and decided to try it out. There is a huge menu of all kinds of creative waffle with fixings. There is sweet, savory and sweet savory! I chose the latter with a captain berry waffle. It has captain crunch, blueberries, chocolate sauce and bacon bits. I like the mixture of savory and sweet, though I didn't get any flavor out of the powdered form captain crunch. The inside is, just like any old building, tight and busy. So I enjoyed sitting outside with the pup on a beautiful sunny day.

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    Raj S.

    Great location . Really good coffees . Went to Richmond downtown and was looking for a good coffee spot and wanted breakfast .. found this shop. From outside it didn't look like a breakfast restaurant but the indoor was really good . Lots of seats inside and outside to sit and eat . Asked for a latte with extra shot and it was really good . They obviously had tons of waffles but I'm not a big waffle guy :( I like bagels and other breakfast varieties but they didn't have it. Wish my kids came for waffles here , since there were tons of varieties and not that expensive ... parking was tough. Had to park few blocks away (paid parking) to come to this place . Nice experience overalll.

    Chorizo, Egg, & Queso
    Lindsey F.

    I loved this meal so much. The waffles are fluffy and light. The half moon is the perfect amount for breakfast. I got the chicken and waffle with egg and chorizo. I already want another one. My friend got a gluten free waffle and was very pleased as well. It's a small shop so keep in mind you wanna be in and out semi quickly. I did not get to try their lattes this time but they all sounded delicious. Everyone working was welcoming and helpful. I would recommend this business to others.

    Waffles
    Natasha M.

    As an avid waffle lover I can confidently say these waffles are incredible. Whatever settings their waffle irons are on is perfect. Super fun menu and lots of options for savory or sweet waffle toppings. Great place for a casual brunch or breakfast.

    Jennifer F.

    This place was great! I'd give 5 stars but we had to wait quite a while for food ( more than 30min - but, we couldn't be upset because it was crazy busy)! The staff were friendly and accommodating. Standing room only inside (but we were able to eat outside), and the waffle dishes were die for. My kids proclaimed them the best waffles ever (x2 make your own with whipped cream, sprinkles and assorted kid toppings); my husband got the half meats and I got the half veggie. I practically inhaled mine! Definitely a must eat if you're in Richmond.

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    Julia H.

    This restaurant is so cute. The drinks, the cake, and the vibe are outstanding. The cashier was super nice and helpful in recommendations. First time trying and will definitely try again.

    Veggie Egg Waffle
    Michael B.

    Fun, unique and eclectic. Vast array of both savory and sweet waffles. A must try, especially for kids or those that want to revisit their waffle childhood!

    House Chicken & Waffles GF
    Juli M.

    After driving up from Hampton, protesting for over an hour, I located this place via Yelp app. They had a gluten free option which was fantastic!

    Vegan Menu
    Felicia A.

    We are always on the hunt for good Waffles and Capitol Waffle did not disappoint It was a hard week for us with the loss of a precious family member, rushed travel from Florida and the emotional drag of grief So for those who don't know I am Vegan so rushed travel means no time to research and no time prepare food for travel. so I went without a real meal for 3 days and having a tossed salad is not a real meal yet for 3 days that was all I had. One meal per day and it was a tossed salad So finding Vegan waffles for breakfast was such a treat! I had multiple choices and my husband who wanted chicken and waffles could order that as well. The hours are perfect for breakfast and the coffee was excellent The service was very good, the young lady at the front explained the options and the service was quick and perfect for the morning

    We had the piggy and berries waffle and WOW. IT WAS AWESOME! Highly recommend this place.

    It's a small cozy place inside, but the food is GREAT! The employees are very nice too. I got a coffee and one of their hash brown waffles with some toppings. I was so hungry, so I was really glad when the food was ready so fast. Great place to try if you are ever in the area

    Bernadette C.

    People who love to eat are always the best people. ~Julia Child #yelpreview #richmondva #sanvalentin Happy Valentine's Day-- this past weekend, I spent it in my dad's hometown of Richmond, Virginia. My final morning, my friends and I decided to brunch at the @capitolwaffleshop. What an excellent choice!! It's an intimate breakfast spot that specializes in waffles sweet and savory, coffees and mimosas plus other brunch related items. You arrive and can order either at the counter or with the QVR Code. I use the code because it looked much easier and faster, especially with a line at the counter. Torn -- I was torn between ordering a sweet waffle with fruit, ice cream and whip cream or a savory waffle topped with eggs, sausage and vegetables. I decided to be adult about my selection and order the savory waffle with a pineapple mimosa to keep it company. The prices were reasonable, the waffles were freshly made and the service was cheerful and friendly. I'm glad my friend happened upon this place and we made a plan to eat here, it was an awesome brunch and very satisfying experience. If you are visiting Richmond, I recommend you stop and enjoy this delicious brunch spot. Travel often, eat and live deliciously.

    Sitting area with a view of the street.

    Excellent service. Very courteous. Quick service. I had vanilla iced latte that was wonderful. Strongly recommend mild chicken waffle with jalapeños. I had the half serving that was really nice. Very quick service. The ambience really nice and rustic. A good spot for brunch in downtown Richmend.

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    A unique experience and great waffles and coffee in a quaint old space downtown. Service was good, but it was self serve.

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    Ask the Community - Capitol Waffle Shop

    Does this place have gluten free waffles?

    They have gluten free waffles for an extra upcharge

    Are the house waffles vegan or is there a vegan option?

    There are vegan options and gluten free options

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    I was pleasantly surprised after reading the reviews and coming in with lower expectations. To be…read moreclear, the 4 stars is based on the type of restaurant. It is fast casual - you order at the kiosk and grab a place to eat, listening for your number and/or text to alert you the food is ready. We arrived about 6pm on a Saturday night. It was busy and I grabbed one of the last two tables. It got very busy shortly after we placed our orders. The dining area is pretty big with plenty of bar seating around the windows. While we all ordered one after the other, our food didn't come out that way. Most of the food came out in about 25-30 minutes. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Juicy! Two people got tenders and three of us got sandwiches. The OG sandwich was very good, just messy! I ended up using a fork and knife bc it got too messy. The Mac and cheese was made with pimento cheese and was very good. My friend who got the fried green tomatoes said they were delicious and filling. Lots of goodies on top. Two friends enjoyed the collards. The only person who was underwhelmed was the person who got the Asian sandwich. Overall, if I wanted a good chicken sandwich and a Buttermilk and Honey was nearby, I'd place an order.

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