The service provided by Jamie and Allison is always excellent and top-notch! Their exceptional…read morecustomer service and talent behind the bar are always a reason to look forward to every visit. The food is also consistently good and has highlights on each of the seasonal menus. Thanks for a great time!

Just happened to discover this place while browsing yelp looking for somewhere to get dinner with…read morethe family. Well it worked out well! The ambiance was very nice and way larger than I anticipated. I was nervous for a wait but although it was very crowded for a Tuesday there is ample seating. The food was really good. We had onion rings, sticky ribs, meatloaf, peach flatbread, and and kids burgers and pizza. The ribs were outstanding! So happy I threw them in the order last minute. Meatloaf was good and the flatbread was quite delicious. Kids enjoyed their food as well. Onion rings as well, can't go wrong. All in all a great meal at a nice looking restaurant and will definitely recommend it to others!

What a great coffee shop! Inside a white house, they have a full coffee menu, food, and pastries…read morebeautifully on display. In honor of the second day of Fall, I ordered the maple latte. It was delicious! Service was kind and efficient. There are two levels to the space, so you're bound to find a table during the week. They also have outdoor space when the weather is nice.

3.5 stars. This place is super cute inside but just has 4…read moretables. There are a few more on the patio outside. It seems like more of a to-go place? I snagged a table inside and had the chili garlic omelette which was delicious. It came with toast, but there was no butter on it or the table (?). It was okay if I put the eggs on it. I also ordered a chai latte which was clearly from a premixed box and much, much too sweet. Service was friendly.

Fun ambiance, great service, delicious food! Highly…read morerecommend this unique restaurant! We have a good time here each time we dine here! Very pleasant and attentive service. Food is excellent! Something for everyone. Our favorite appetizer is the large warm and tender pretzel straight from the oven! Carolyn P.

A group of 10 of us went for lunch this week, and everyone enjoyed their meals. Andrew was an…read moreexcellent server. When asked about preparation and ingredients in regards to food allergies, he always went to ask the chef. Our group ordered the fish and chips, burger, Count of Monte Cristo sandwich, chicken salad (which came in a tortilla bowl), and the Reuben sandwich. It was a quiet lunch as we were enjoying our meals. They also were awesome in providing separate checks for everyone. A fun feature: dog bowls filled with popcorn were brought to the table to enjoy while our food was being prepared! This is a new location for the Hound's Tale. It's quite large and it has a separate bar area. Parking is free and plentiful in front.

Went here tonight for dinner and was really impressed with our meals. We started with the…read morestrawberry gazpacho, which my wife loved. I didn't try it. For entrees, we had the bone-in pork and the cavatelli, and both were excellent. The pork was probably one of the top five I've ever had -- cooked perfectly, with a great sauce on top and really good grits. My wife had a gin, egg white, raspberry, and prosecco drink. It tasted mostly like prosecco, so we weren't quite as impressed with the cocktail as we thought we'd be. One little tiff: there was no one sitting on the outside patio, so we asked if we could have the shaded table. They said no because of the staffing setup. About halfway through our meal, one couple came and sat at the larger table we weren't allowed to use, then decided they didn't want to sit there and went inside. Not really sure what the big deal was with that table versus the one next to it where we were seated on an otherwise empty patio. But all in all, it was a great meal and we would definitely go again!

We stopped in here for brunch while passing through Williamsburg. There is parking out front and…read morearound. We sat outside - it was a large high top and was covered with large fans. They brought out a water bowl for our dog. The food was excellent - would recommend the biscuit board as an appetizer. They also had a fun specialty latte that was amazing. We were celebrating a birthday and they thoughtfully brought our glasses of champagne, which was quite nice.

Decent little coffee shop inside the Williamsburg Lodge. When I say "little" I mean it - very…read moresmall and can get crammed, especially when there's a conference with others trying to visit. Service was nice though and their light brew coffee was really good. If you stay there and have status, you get 2 cups per day for free!

If you're a guest staying at this Marriott Williamsburg CW property or if you're an attendee at a…read moreconference or event at the property, this place is really the only option you have to get a cup of coffee or a hot or cold latte or tea, cold pressed juice, or a breakfast sandwich. Nothing wrong with this little grab-and-go carry out shop but at the same time, I wouldn't call it anything ahhhhmazzzzinggggg that would warrant more than just an average 3 star rating. Better than and more options than a hotel lobby self serve "mini mart." They serve self serve coffee (Members, don't forget to ask for your complimentary daily coffee tickets upon check-in!) but this place also has a barista for hot or iced lattes. Decent lattes, thankfully made with espresso shots not watered down or weak & wimpy. On par with what you would get at Starbucks. The latte menu is NOT extensive so don't expect a long latte/coffee drink menu like at Starbucks. I posted a pic of the latte/tea/juice/bfast sando menu with prices so have a look. Staff is SUPER NICE but both times I was there getting a hot latte, there was ONE WORKER each time running cash AND barista-ing. Not many more can fit behind that tiny ordering counter frankly. Thus - if you see any kind of long line, BE PREPARED TO WAIT. Or come back during non-rush hours. (Remember this is a conference center so it is highly likely conference attendees will be lining up to order before the start of the conference day and in between sessions throughout the day!) I read on their website that all their baked goods and pastries as well as sandwiches, salads etc are freshly house made there on prem so that's nice. Prices are not break the bank (for a hotel). My small hot vanilla latte was $7. Like I said - as a hotel lobby grab-and-go so you don't have to walk far or drive to get your latte-fix on, The Cupboard is right-there-convenient and will absolutely do just fine. If you DO feel like going off the property to go to an indie coffee shop, I drove to and tried the relatively new Grit Coffee in Midtown for the first time - pretty good (read my review and see my pics): Or go to the ever-famous Aromas in CW near the William&Mary campus, an OG legend which imo is overhyped but still a good option - parking can be a pain, frankly better to walk there from the hotel (it's prob a 20 min walk to Aromas but you walk straight down beautiful CW - on a nice day, can't beat that.).

I'm originally from NY, so maybe I'm picky when it comes to bagels. I had their lox and cream…read morecheese. I told them to leave off the capers. It came with tomatoes, something else I never had on my sandwich. Something wasn't quite right about it, I didn't realize, but their bagels are just meh, they certainly are not NY quality. I had their cream cheese and bagels. I like poppy seed bagels best. There was way too much poppy seeds and the taste just wasn't great. I did have their potato knish, that was yummy. I tried to get that on my last day there and they were sold out. I asked for latkes, also sold out. I didn't try their reuben, if was staying longer I would have tried that. Weekends are very busy and no seating. They do have Dr. Brown sodas, so they do follow some tradition. I just wish they would get better quality bagels. But I still think it's definitely a worthwhile visit. Great location.

This is the place to go for lunch at Merchant Square. It's a small deli with large sandwiches. I…read moreordered the Reuben, but with pastrami rather than corned beef. It was good! It comes with Coca-Cola and your pick of chips. There's no space to sit inside, but there are plenty of tables nearby.

This was a great place to stop for a late morning bite. It very much gives off quirky, college town…read morecafe, which I loved. Our food was very good, the poutine was honestly one of the best things I had to eat in a long time. Mixed with the fried egg every bite was genuinely a "perfect bite". I ordered a chai old fashioned. I did not really get that much of a Chai flavor, it tasted more cinnamon than anything else. I would not order again. The hostess/server was very attentive and pleasant. One thing to note is that it appears that the cafe does not always have pastries.

First off the service was fantastic which is why they got 4 stars. Very friendly and took good…read morecare of my pups. The outdoor patio is casual but comfortable to enjoy. And the fresh air felt great. Onto the food. The salted butter bread though tasty was tough to cut and served at room temp. The almond butter and apricot jam were fantastic but the bread was tough to bite. We both got the poutine which he enjoyed, I thought it was bland and lacked much in the way of flavor. Disappointing plus not much in the way of tater tots. They didnt have the doggie menu I saw online which is why I came here but they did make up a beef patty with rice. My dogs ate the beef and played with the rice. And tap water was served which wouldn't have been so bad bit again it was served at room temp which made it taste odd. All in all probably not a spot I will return

I admire this cheese shop in Merchant Square. It's definitely a place you'll want to check out when…read morevisiting Colonial Williamsburg. The first level is the market, filled with an abundance of craft beers, drinks, cheeses, breads, sandwiches, deli items, ingredients, and more. The lower level is the tasting room, and there's also outdoor seating available, although it can feel a bit tight. We didn't get a chance to try anything since it was close to closing time, but I can definitely see this place getting super busy on the weekends.

Very good food and fast service. Wasn't overly crowded and they were very friendly when ordering…read more Which they had more side choices but good when grabbing a quick bite when hanging out in Williamsburg or Merchants Square.

Sophia and I arrived here on Friday morning since we had the day off due to the holiday. The last…read moretime we were here was probably a year and a half ago. All the previous times were all excellent with the food and beverages ordered. Let's see if this visit continues the good luck. We were immediately greeted by the staff and promptly seated. To my surprise, they completely remodeled the restaurant. Going from 9 tables to close to 30 and looking gorgeous from head to toe. For the entire hour we were there, it was a sight that I can't forget. Congrats to Tipsy Beans for this :) Enough gloating about the interior. Let's discuss the food. My beverage was a large iced Mud Turtle latte and my meal was a meat lovers omelet with mushrooms added (for only 25 cents extra). Everything was excellent. The latte wasn't too sweet which was very good for me. And their tall glass (which is new for remodeling) was really cool. The omelet was cooked perfectly with the protein and veggies all coming together. A home run all around. Thank you Tipsy Beans for making us feel at home. Top notch service to go with a wonderful meal to start the morning. We'll be back again soon :)

This was a staple of our Williamsburg visits, and we decided to stop by for dinner today. We called…read moreahead to check the wait time, and the young lady said it was around 10 minutes. Since we were already in the parking lot, we made the easy decision to go in. As we walked in, I noticed that the place had been expanded. We stood at the podium, and we were greeted by a greeter who seemed disinterested and lukewarm. Not what I'm accustomed to when I visit. I gave him my information, and he informed me that there was a 20-minute wait. I suggested that we could sit on the other side of the bar, but he said that they were closing that side because they were closing soon (in two hours). I noticed that they had tall tops, and I wanted one. He said that he could make that happen. While he was huffing and puffing and cleaning some tables, which were all standard height, he finally told me that my table was ready and it was a regular table. I was surprised because I had been told earlier that he could make it happen when it came to the table I requested. The greeter then told me that the side with the high tops was closed, so I had waited 30 minutes for a table. I could have sat at the bar, but Maurice wanted to go home at 6 p.m. sharp, and he had no recollection of what he had said. I was disappointed with the service and the lack of attention to detail. I hope that Tipsy Beans finds a new person to greet and seat customers. Maurice was not the right person for the job.

We visited Ember for my son's birthday. We made a reservation and our table was ready when we…read morearrived They don't open until 5, but there is a vestibule outside and a great area to walk around and sit outside, on the square. Parking is also free for up to 2 hours, and that was enough time for us to have apps, dinner, and dessert. Our server was SO AMAZING! I didn't catch her name to include it in the review, but she was so nice, attentive, and helpful. She made wonderful recommendations and we enjoyed every drink and dish. We started with calamari, mussels, and 2 sushi rolls. All of these were great suggestions! The serving sizes were great too. I also had a cherry blossom martini that was very good and gave a nice buzz. For an entree, I had scallops and risotto. Both were delicious. It was plentiful, the scallops were cooked perfectly, and the risotto was seasoned and cooked well. For dessert, I had a bread pudding. My only critique is that it was a little dry and could have used more sauce but the flavor was great. ! I would definitely visit Ember again! I would reorder everything I had...a little more cream with my bread pudding. From beginning to end, it was great!

Very excited to try this place, menu looked awesome. First notes were that the staff seemed nice…read moreand the place was very loud (Tuesday night). Had a couple of good draft IPAs, they were pretty tasty. Tuna crispy rice app was my favorite part of the night. Great taste, great crunch. They were out of the ahi which made me and the GF sad. I went with the sesame seared salmon which was very disappointing, maybe they forgot to sear? Salmon looked and tasted like it was boiled to cook, no flavor profile at all. The bok choy that came with it was very tasty. GF had the risotto and scallops. Scallops were minimal, but ok. Risotto was heavy with no nuance. May try again, maybe the ahi is the way to go but overall a lot of money for average food.