I needed to update my review because this place continues to be so consistent on all fronts…read more The food ... Always tasty with generous portions. The staff ... They could not get any friendlier. The ambience ... Loud and energetic, which is what I look forward to in a diner experience. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep coming back!

Tried the hotel breakfast ... wait was too long/food poor/service 'overworked'…read moreNOT AT shortys! We searched out a local diner place close to Williamsburg with ez parking! The staff was really nice and professional , super varied menu in this olde tyme diner. I love a Cubano sandwich so why not a cubano omelet! It was a hit The choco pancake was gigantic and tasty (we travel with our own real maple syrup) ... my side of grits and fluffy biscuit topped it off. Fun place quick kitchen nice staff Very glad to have abandoned the hotel fare for this local place

We stopped on our way through town. It was a weekend, so they had a buffet. It wasn't huge, but had…read morea decent selection with lots of the traditional southern selections. The salad bar portion was small, but sufficient to compliment the main course. They had carrot souffle, which my wife fell in love even though she is not a huge fan of cooked carrots.

I've driven past Virginia Diner many times over the last 4 years, since it's the way I used to take…read moreto get to my daughter's school. Well after her college graduation, we decided we should finally stop in and enjoy a meal. I called ahead of time, since it was about 7 of us, to see if there would be a long wait. The first girl I spoke with told me that they wouldn't be able to accommodate us and then put me on hold. Either the call disconnected or she hung up but I called back again and thankfully, the lady that answered told me that they'd be able to accommodate us with no issues. Once we arrived, there was a table available for us so we were seated right away. The staff were very friendly. Once we put in our drink orders, we were able to enjoy the buffet or order from their menu. We all decided on the buffet. The buffet included fried chicken, fried catfish, greens, green beans, potatoes, corn, ham, deviled eggs, a salad bar, brisket mac & cheese, lima beans, carrot soufflé and desserts, among other things. The food was delicious!!! I'm not a huge buffet person but the food was seasoned like a southern person was back there making it lol! My family thoroughly enjoyed their meals and we all went back for seconds lol. It did take some time for the server to refill our drinks but they explained that they were short staffed so we understood. The buffet is only open on the weekends, I believe, but it was only $19.99! Can you believe that?! If I lived closer, I would probably go to Virginia Diner once a month lol. The restaurant was very clean and the dining area was very spacious. The restaurant includes a nut shop when you walk in, so we all were able to grab a few different types of nuts before leaving. If you're in the area, definitely stop in! If the buffet was that good, I'm sure their other meals are even better!!!

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.

Pretty good food and very pleasant waitress. I had a grilled chicken sandwich, my wife a ham and…read morecheese and son a cheeseburger. All was cooked well and we finished everything. They forgot my chips but not a big deal. Reasonably fast. Would recommend

Be sure to have the pie... even for breakfast. Breakfast ends at 1030! Don't miss it . That said…read morean excellent BLT is an alternative. Large big Dave omelets. Excellent service, clean enough for your mother in law.

Well our first visit to BDC and I will start out with we will be back. A solid breakfast meal for…read moreus both. The wifey really enjoyed her Today's Special. As for me the Spicy Sausage Omelette was really really good. The sausage had a bite of heat but nothing crazy. Not sure what they used but don't stop - it was that good. We both also had Sweet Teas. We were warned from the start - they are dark and REAL sweet. Which for me was perfect. As for the service: there was one lady (dam forgot her name) taking care of all the guest and she did great. When I say taking care of - I mean everything. Bussing tables, sitting folks, taking orders, and cashing out. Again she was wonderful! The place is neat just like many have said before me. Old 80's type stuff on the walls and tables. Now let me address something that some past Yelpers clearly have an issue with. There are small indications of the owners political views within the location. Nothing crazy at all and unless you really look for it you won't notice. Some past yelpers I who clearly don't agree used this to bust down their Yelp review. That's ridiculous. If the owner wants to voice their opinion- they have every right. It's their place - with their money on the line and their time vested. They clearly treated every guest wonderfully and that's all you should really focused on. So looking for a very good meal (breakfast) at a nice little joint - go on in and enjoy. I'm sure we will be back and might even shoot for the lunch menu next time.

A true blast from the 80's past!!!…read more The nostalgia is off the charts. I didn't take any inside pics out of respect for other diners. But there are numerous 80's themed posters on the wall. Our breakfast was incredible. I had the Portuguese sausage omelette which was absolutely amazing. My wife had their pancake offering which was huge and very tasty according to her. Prices were VERY reasonable and the service was superb. If you're ever in Suffolk, come here to fill your bellies!

Went in on a Saturday two weeks ago and was blown away. I didn't realize how well certain simple…read morethings could be done but everything provided by Amanda and the kitchen staff was amazing. Best sweet tea I've had in ages. The bacon was cooked to perfection. I had shrimp and grits while the other 4 in my group had breakfast. It's diner food but every single dish had all 5 of us bubbling about it and the service from Amanda was top notch. Definitely recommend!

Took some time to go over and revisit Dixie's in Petersburg. I decided to get the omelette flight…read morewith three different omelettes that I wouldn't normally get. I tried one with a red pepper jelly on top and it was fantastic. I was greeted with some warm faces that came in and had me sit immediately. They showered me with coffee and also some water and made me feel at home. The atmosphere was inviting. It was so cozy in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Petersburg.

What a fantastic surprise! I was traveling to DC for a fun weekend with girlfriends, and we ended…read moreup stopping in Halifax to check out the town. On the recommendation of a woman running an estate sale where we stopped, we went to The Hen and Hog for lunch. From the start, it was a lovely experience. Our waitress, Diann, was so friendly and fun. The menu looked so good that we all decided together what to order so we could try a bunch of things by sharing. The decor inside is super interesting- the states listed on the stairs, historical documents on the walls, really neat industrial and wood decor. I tried the pork sandwich box which was amazing!

Very yummy! The beef…read moreshort ribs sandwich was excellent! Not crazy about the au jus sauce as to me it was oily. Mac and cheese had good cheddar flavor. Deviled eggs were very yummmy, just wish there were more as you pay $9 for 1.5 eggs worth. Service was friendly and great ice tea was good. Looking forward to returning and trying their menu as it changes.

FIRST THINGS FIRST: This is not a "quick bite" kind of place…read more I can only assume it is a man and his son working the place. All food is made to order so be prepared TO WAIT. So, don't come up in here going "well how long is it going to take?" They didn't forget about you. Service came out to apologize and to give updates. When the food came out it was HOT and exactly what I was expecting. And more importantly it was delicious. We will be back. So go try this place in what I believe is the old Carringtons music store but don't be a jerk.

Love having this breakfast option in the burg and couldn't wait to try before I hit the highway to…read morehead back south. I called my order in for the veggie breakfast burrito with egg whites, potatoes, mushrooms, spinach, etc. My order wasn't ready when I got there and it seemed they were short staffed so not sure if that's the norm. The burrito was so massive I could only eat half, so I wouldn't recommend getting this before a long drive but it was simple delicious!

Breakfast at Chicken Coop was excellent. The biscuits were 10/10, the bacon perfectly crispy, and…read morethe sunny side up eggs cooked just right. The baked apples are perfectly seasoned, tender and delicious. Service was great! Would recommend for breakfast.

tl;dr: stick with a chicken dish and you will be very happy…read more Interesting little place, connected to a gas station. As you walk in you note the feel of it being a converted diner made to look like a country place. You grab your own menu, seat yourself, and walk up to the bar/register when ready to order. If the first time, you need a minute to get your bearings. Food ordered (3% fee is not using the cash "discount" FYI, pretty common around here and absurd given these OBX prices). Drinks are self serve. Some coke products and excellent tea. This was the end of breakfast around 10:30/11, so it was empty. Service was pretty quick. (they bring it to the table). I thought the breakfast pricing was fair. Shrimp and grits for $12, etc. Especially for the portion sizes. Two things I didn't care for. -The ceilling tiles were crazy dirty and stained and the flor light bulbs were uncovered. -The shrimp and grits needs a re-do. It's huge, with a base of grits, ladels of bacon gravy, and about 5 shrimp and cheddar cheese. It's more like a shrimp, grits, gravy, cheese casserole. I would have much rather had a base of grits, the gravy scooped in the middle with shrimp stuck in it, and topped with cheese. Even with all that you'd think there would be flavor. It was kind of bland minus the occasionally greasy/burnt bacon piece. Also, the shrimp were flavorful but over-cooked and tail on, which is traditional--but in the casserole were a pain in the butt to get the tail off/cut. I know they can do good flavors and plates. My spouse's chicken biscut...omg the hand-breaded chicken was fantastic! My son's baked apples were to die for. You Philly visitors will be happy to see scrapples on the menu - yuck. All in, I would repeat and stick to chicken and the chicken coop.