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    Curbside Cafe

    4.0 (107 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Dive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    CURBSIDE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mozzarella sticks
    Lauren S.

    A cute and cozy bar to watch the game. It was warm inside with Xmas lights, and they have a solid draft list including Optimal Wit, my fav beer from Port City. Service was shockingly fast esp considering the crowd when we went (it was game night so was packed).

    Best food in the fan by far! Cuban Rueben with the French onion soup and the chicken salad club

    Richmond Lager
    Sam B.

    We had a phenomenal experience at Curbside Cafe! CC is in an eclectic part of Richmond surrounded by many beautiful homes. The inside of the restaurant had a cool vibe and was comfortable. The bar seating area was cool, and they had some outdoor seating as well. Our food was fantastic! We got the Williamsburger and Petersburger which were both flavorful, fresh, and made exactly how we asked. Their draft beer selection was great, and their mixed drinks were worth the cost! The service was also great. Our server checked in on us once throughout the meal without interrupting our conversation. Our only complaint would be that the restaurant smelled a little funny. Overall 4.9/5 experience! If we didn't live so far away, Curbside Cafe would be a regular for us!

    I love this menu... great eats, all American fare...
    Maria T.

    I loved this restaurant when it was John and Norman's so coming here brought back many fond memories! Curbside has been here for over 10 years and if I'm in the Fan, I love to sit on the patio, have a Rolling Rock and bask in the neighborhood scene. They've widened the outdoor seating area, and gave it a boost for spring with planters and lights. We ordered the quesadillas for our appetizer and it came out fast and fabulous. The dollop of sour cream and the ramekin of salsa were generous portions. Our server was delightful and accommodating, being personable but not overbearing. What a chill vibe here at Curbside! Kick your worries to the curb and pop on in!!

    Chicken Salad Club
    Jen R.

    I've been here a couple of times since moving to Richmond, and I really like it. I stopped one afternoon for an early lunch and had a tasty chicken salad sandwich and fries. It was a great portion size, and I liked sitting outside in their outdoor seating area. I also went here for a late night snack on Halloween with some friends. I had the quesadilla, and it was delicious, plus it was big enough that I could take it home and have it as leftovers the next day. I like the neighborhood feel of this place and I can tell that lots of locals go here.

    Alexa S.

    This was a cute local place to eat! It is small, but has indoor and outdoor seating options. They have a lot of choices for drinks and food. It also is priced well in my opinion. Our food and drinks were good and served in a timely manner. The waitress was also very nice. They have TVs as well if you want to enjoy a sports game!

    Buffalo chicken tenders and fries
    Kofi R.

    Curbside is a nice bar to catch a game. Plenty of screens so it's pretty comfortable to watch from any angle. The bar isn't huge but definitely doesn't feel cramped. Nice dive feeling if you want to catch up with friends or even get a little rowdy. The beers were cheap at $3 a pop for draft. And the food is...well bar food. Play it safe. I split some chicken tenders and fries and they were just fine. Again playing it safe is key here. I would maybe venture out to a burger but you're really here for the vibe and some grease to soak up your drinks. Enjoy.

    Jamestown
    Gracie T.

    Great place in a beautiful, quaint neighborhood in the Fan. The outdoor patio is a great location with shade, fans, and great views of a beautiful corner in Richmond. The day I visited, it was 90 degrees outside, and therefore a little too hot to be eating outside, but the inside atmosphere is great, as well. My boyfriend and I shared the buffalo chicken nachos as an appetizer - which was absolutely HUGE. We both only took a few bites of our entrees before grabbing a box to take them home. We totally could have shared the nachos app as our whole meal. The sandwiches themselves were incredible - full of layered flavors and came out piping hot. My pick - the Jamestown, a crab cake sandwich with pickles, and more - was perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, all inside a perfectly toasted Brioche bun. I definitely recommend this place, especially if you're looking for a cute little outdoor patio place (not too loud), but maybe not in the middle of summer.

    Vyshak C.

    Taco Tuesdays are a must do here. $3 for 3 tacos, your choice of chicken or beer, along with lettuce, tomatoes (if you want) and cheese, and optional sour cream. The chicken is pretty well seasoned and honestly amazing for how cheap the tacos are - add that in with happy hour until 9 pm, and the deal is unbeatable in the area. Do yourself a favor and come here and treat yo self. Pros: Happy hour Service Ambiance - low key Tacos Cons: Tacos aren't the best tasting ever, but more than acceptable for $3

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    My first time here and it was a cafe nevertheless. The burger was hot and fresh and my fries were not my favorite.

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    Great food and amazing staff. Every time I go my order is taken quickly and food is always quick and hot

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    Good bar food joint. Dark atmosphere. Friendly service. I don't drink but I hear the drinks are strong.

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    Excellent staff. Food was great. Not cheap but not expensive either. Most things range from $18-$40

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    Friendly, relaxed place for a bite while visiting Richmond. Good bar food. Great staff.

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    Our Cheers! Cold beer, good prices, and tater tots you served with nacho cheese. Nothing more you want from a corner neighborhood bar!

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