What a unique dining experience. This legendary diner is inside a little airport with real planes steps away from the dining area and toy airplanes hanging from the ceiling. It's so cool! The moment I sat down both the server and cook were friendly and efficient. The chef recommended the French dip with a side of mayo and wow- it was excellent! I ordered the half soup and half sandwich. The seafood bisque had red pepper in it giving it a little crunch. The sandwich comes on homemade bread that is excellent. Once you're done, pay up front. What a great experience! read more

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Best "simple lunch" place in the Williamsburg area. They only do lunch and they do it well. Everything on the menu is made in house using fresh ingredients. Nothing is prefab shipped in. Bread is even made in house. Go, its worth it. read more

We liked everything about this - Very good Reuben sandwich and nice Potato salad. Casual atmosphere as expected and love the small plane airport vibe. Very good and nice waitress - We will go again and take grandkids and dogs ! read more

Delicious sandwiches on a great homemade bread! Fun place to grab a bite and watch the planes. Fast and efficient service and friendly staff. read more

We went to Charly's on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. No matter how busy they are, they are always friendly and positive. If there's a wait, I highly suggest waiting because it's so worth it. The bread is fresh baked daily, and you can see your food being prepared. The highlight of Charly's is going on a clear day and watching the planes take off and land while you eat. It's a wonderful experience for the whole family. The portions are filling and prices are extremely reasonable. They also have a decent beer selection of local breweries. We love coming here! read more

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Despite other reviews calling this place "old" and "boring", I enjoyed the quality of service here. Waitress was endearing. It felt like a small town shop where people knew each other. The place is real southern in my opinion. I had the kitty hawk and for the size and price it was great. It was paired with potato chips and I ordered an ice tea. read more

Charly's Airport Restaurant - The Kitty Hawk The Warhawk - Sandwiches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

First time visiting Charlie's and I wasn't disappointed. Food and service were great and I am happy to support this local restaurant.

Charly's Airport Restaurant served me the BEST BLT sandwich I have ever eaten! If you like watching small aircraft launch and land, then I recommend the outside seating and a BLT w/sweet tea! read more

Nice little place to eat off the beaten path. Lots of yummy food choices with a great scenic view.

I don't know what people are talking about. This is not kid friendly. The playground is wobbly and falling apart. There is no kids menu. The staff are not friendly. It was a depressing place but yes we saw planes going up and down and the kids liked that but other than that it was dirty and old. read more

This is a fun little restaurant at an actual airport! There were some hits and misses at my first visit today: Hits: Good bread the sandwich comes on and fun/cool views from the restaurant overlooking the runway. Our server was very attentive when we first got there. She got our drinks and order in right away. Misses: The soup of the day which was a broccoli chicken lacked flavor. The chicken salad said that it had pineapple in it and I could not taste any type of pineapple which was sad. The waitress never came back to check on us or offer us refills. read more

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Nice, welcoming gentleman at the counter. Food wasn't very good at all and the restaurant really needs a deep cleaning, especially the tops of the booth tables. Wanted to like this cute little place because they had put out on FaceBook "come support us locally". But you have to do better than this if want to be supported during the "dry spells" of winter and lack of tourists. read more

I absolutely loved this place. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a playground outside for kids, planes taking off and landing, and great food. They have a varied menu of salads and cold or hot sandwiches. They make their bread in-house (the Bavarian bread was AMAZING!). All entrees were super reasonable (under $10) and food came out fast. We will definitely be back!! Oh and on the second weekend of October, November, and December they're having a pancake breakfast fundraiser at 8:30am. If we were local, we'd be there! read more

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Normal menu or specials, haven't had a meal that wasn't fantastic. The added bonus of getting to watch small planes taking off and landing makes Charly's a unique spot! read more

We'll all the times I've spent hanging in the Williamsburg area, I've never seen this place or heard about it. That's a shame. First this is right at the local Williamsburg Airport. Looking over the runway. We ate inside since the weather is a mess today, but they do have patio seating and on a different day that would have been nice. As for the food it was decent. The wifey and I had sandwiches. She a bacon filled BLT which she enjoyed. Me, I had a Turkey and American cheese sandwich with chips. The wifey added a cup of soup. A seafood bisque. Now that was worth a 5 star. It had a great flavor. I'm a bit hard when passing out stars for places. I gave a 4 star but really I would have given it a 4 1/2 if that was an option. As for the service. The young lady ran around at all the tables (maybe 8 tables with customers) and with being pretty busy, she took care of us. She definitely earned her $$$ keeping everyone straight. So I do recommend this place and think it's worth your consideration. read more

For anyone who enjoys airplanes and food, what's not to like!! This joint was recommended to me by a friend and fellow pilot; and his recommendation did not disappoint. A small local airport, this restaurant boasts a scent-sized crowd base of returning customers. It's not your typical dinner spot: its patio-dining and plane-watching! It's also a place that adults can have a burger and cold local brews, and family fun with children having access to play on the playground. Seating is optional between inside or outside. Between March and October, Friday Night Flights is hosted with live music from 5pm-9pm (weather pending). Can't wait to come back for lunch or dinner! Or even fly in, at some point. read more

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I love Charly's...especially on Friday nights in the summer. Great sandwich's, decent beer, and music. Plus, you can watch the planes take off and land. Cool stuff. Check it out for yourself. read more

I've been twice in the last 6-8 months and every time I've been the sandwiches have been excellent, service is very good if not too busy (which they seem to be with many regulars), and they are willing to accommodate special requests (i.e., types of bread, hot/cold option for sandwich, condiments). Since I'm a beer drinker at lunch, I tend to like more options than they but this is not a brewery so.... read more

Friend brought over sandwiches to house. I ordered a Portobello which had had before and enjoyed. I opened the take out box and noticed something was different. I realized it had been cut in half which had never happened before. I took a bite and got tomato, lettuce and a vinegar dressing, no hint of mushroom. I opened it and there were a few mushroom slices around the top edge of the bun. I looked at other part of sandwich. I took back and lady at register didn't seem interested. When I explained, She insisted on at least two occasions she had worked there for 10 yrs and that was how they had always been made. I tried to explain that had sandwich before but was told I was wrong. So I guess it had been another restaurant and I will have to go back there as will not be returning here. No offer to remake sandwich. She had the gall to ask me what I wanted her to do with sandwich. By that time I thought it best to leave. read more

It is hard to say anything about Charly's other than WHY ARE YOU NOT EATING HERE!!!! Fresh made breads, quality meats and awesome pie!!! Charly's is a real hidden gem that the tourists can't find. Located on the runway of the airport the great food is enhanced with a nice view. Sandwiches are served on fresh made bread (the Bavarian is a must try) and a nice side (potato salad with dill... yum). Take the slow way and relax with great food and good foods. Dogs welcome on the patio... read more

This restaurant is meh. Breads are good but to me the rest is nothing to brag about. We did have a good beer. Too bad no shade on the patio. Probably won't make the trip back. Sorry I would love to give a better review but.... read more

Probably worst service I've ever had. Food is mediocre, you will be ignored for 30+ minutes at a time.

I had the roast beef dip! Yummy Bavarian bread! My husband had the tuna salad and he ate the whole thing.Fun to see the airplanes.

Watching the planes take off/lane while enjoying their grilled cheese with tomato and bacon is always a great time. Highly recommended! read more

Charly's Airport Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We love this place for a simple, tasty, lunch. In nice weather, you can sit outside and watch the little planes take off, but there's indoor seating too. I'm always amazed at how well the restaurant is run. One in the kitchen, one at the register and bussing as needed, and a superhuman server, who handles everything else. I've been there when just two were working, and was shocked at how well service went. Superhuman. The menu is simple, salads, two soups a day (go early before the seafood bisque sells out), and sandwiches on house baked rolls. Get the Bavarian. The white and wheat are good, but the Bavarian is extraordinary. They do a special every day, which has never missed the mark, the salads are fresh, and the regular sandwiches are perfectly balanced. Not too much of anything. If you are wise, you save room for house made pies. I wish they were open an hour later, but they do have evening hours on Friday, weather permitting, with live music (outside). read more

Cindy & I enjoyed a delicious lunch overlooking this small airstrip. My lady's Half & Half Soup / Sandwich was hot & fresh as was my Osprey Burger & potato salad. Olivia: thanks so very much for outstanding service & hot, fresh meals. See you soon read more

I had been trying to come here for ages, but whenever I had tried before, there had been a wait. Not true on a rainy Sunday. My daughter and I split a reuben that they kindly put on two plates for us. Served on brown bread and pressed to perfection, it hit the spot. The potato salad was creamy and nicely seasoned with just the right amount of dill. Pies are homemade, so we each had a slice--bumbleberry and chocolate pecan. All in all, a great place for freshly made food and friendly service. read more

What a wonderful airport cafe. Dan, the owner is pleasant and his meals are filling and tasty. You can sit inside or out with plenty of seating, with an unobstructed of the small planes coming and going. You are literally no more than 1000ft from the runway. There is even a nice Jungle Jim for the youngsters to play, while eating, adjacent to the sitting/eating area. If you are a pilot, it's a great and friendly stop for "cheap" gas, a rest break and food all in one. Will visit again soon. Kudos! read more

A hidden gem. Amazing sandwiches on homemade bread. Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff.

I have to say I underestimated this place and put it off for well over a year. My landlord kept on telling me to go try the food and I was stand offish because it's located in an airport. How could that place serve good food, right? Wrong. 1. The food is absolutely delicious and I missed out for a while as a foodie. 2. Their view is unbeatable, there view from the window inside is an airstrip not only that, they have an outdoor patio with a playground that is flushed with the building and outside patio where you can rest assure to see your children play while you enjoy your meal. 3. Great beer selection offering local beer, general domestic and imports in a can or bottle. 4. Clean and welcoming environment, great wait staff and kitchen staff, with an open kitchen. Overall 5 stars. read more

Yessssss! Another winner. Great atmosphere for a quick awesome food experience. Come try anything on the menu, you won't be disappointed. UPDATE: 13 OCT 2019 **We literally drove from south Chesapeke to eat here today! Y'ALL NEED TO COME HERE! read more

The ambiance of the airport is really nice. Really pretty view and nice to sit outside. They have a play set for the kids to play on. Sometimes you will see planes sometimes not. That's really all it has going for it imo. Eaten there a few times and the food is extremely mediocre. Last time we ordered burgers and they were totally raw inside. Waitress is not at all friendly and can't ever manage a smile. The chairs are very uncomfortable. The experience of the planes and everything make it worth it for the kids. read more

My wife Ann and I and two friends met here on Sunday for lunch. It was our first time. Neat restaurant sitting right on the flight line of the airport. Had a little bit of a wait because the place was BUSY! We sat outside and was served almost immediately. My wife ordered a BLT and upgraded to a seafood bisque. I ordered The Chandler and also the bisque. Our friends had a bowl of chili and The Blue Max. Tea and water were our choices of drinks. The sandwiches were big, fresh and tasty. The bisque was hot and delicious. I think the chili was good too because the bowl was EMPTY when we finished. Prices were reasonable. We will definitely go back again!! I recommend going early because this restaurant is not large and it fills up quickly!! read more

Charly's may be small, but it makes the best sandwiches in town, next to the Cheese Shop and The New York Deli. One of the secrets is its bread, baked fresh every morning. OMG. Drop what you're doing and head over to Charly's. It's packed every day, so get there early. read more

Best Reuben I have ever eaten! I chose white bread. Bread is homemade and delicious! Also had a salad with ranch dressing. Very good as well. Did not care for the pasta salad. We ate outside, but you an also see the planes taking off and landing from the inside seating. Definitely a place to remember when we vacation here again. read more

Charly's Airport Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

This is an amazing hidden gem in Williamsburg. The food is so special, but so is the atmosphere and experience of eating at a small airport. We've had so many great meals and experiences here. Please give it a try and see! read more

Drove from Poquoson to Williamsburg to eat at this restaurant on Friday, December 30. Called first, but the answering machine had a Covid message and a July 30 date on it. Wanted to make sure it had indoor dining. Drove through thick traffic, probably people going home after Christmas, and arrived at 2:10, they close at 3pm. Saw the menu before we left, never ate there before, but had kept it in my bookmarks for a while now. Salads, sandwiches, etc., so thought salads would be easy and fast. My family of three walk through the door and a guy comes out of the kitchen telling us they were "slammed" and had no bread, so we would need to leave. Wow...first of all, he had no idea what we would be ordering...and treating customers like that, as if you have better things to do, was uncalled for. I said we drove from Poquoson, about a 30 minute drive, which was met with "sorry". So we left, and no big secret, won't ever go back and we will let everyone we know how rudely we were treated. read more

We have heard about this place for ages and finally went today. Oh my word!!! This is now going to be a regular on our rotation of restaurants. The chicken salad sandwich and the Reuben were both outstanding. Eating outside watching the planes was the cherry on top of a great experience. read more

Charly's Airport Restaurant - Our view from the patio - Sandwiches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

The husband, the puppy and I flew in here from Maryland to enjoy watching other planes while eating lunch on the patio. We had heard good things and that it was dog friendly. Friendly indeed! Everyone, waitstaff and clients alike were so kind and sociable (to us and to our puppy). My husband ordered a very large and tasty prime rib while I had the BBQ sandwich. Husband loves Carolina style BBQ, which this was. I often find it too vinegar-y, but this was just right. GET DESSERT. It's worth it. We split (although I wish I got my own) the coconut cream pie. It must be homemade and made fresh. It was to die for. Great view, great people, great food. You got my 5 stars. read more

This is the best kept secret of Williamsburg dining. When you come here there are two requirements: 1) Get whatever you're having on Bavarian bread. 2) Get the blueberry pie for dessert. This place usually takes a while with orders and getting the food out, but given the small kitchen/staff it's really understandable. Honestly, this place beats sandwiches at Aroma's, The Grind, Subway, or anything else near W&M/Colonial Williamsburg (although, to be honest, you'd need a car to get there from W&M campus). read more