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Stopped by for the first time with my little brother because this place makes the food that I don't make at home. The stuff that my waist line thanks me for not cooking, if you know what I mean... I opted for the country fried steak, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese, brother chose the pork chop special with mashed potatoes and pickled cukes and onions. The mains were amazing. The pork chop was huge and thick and delicious, the country fried steak was so good, the gravy on both was delicious. The price was a steal. They were both amazing. The mashed potatoes were also both delicious, definitely homemade and not from a box. The baked Mac and cheese was just okay. It tasted like normal homemade Mac and cheese, nothing particularly special, but then I feel like baking it always just dries it out and sort of breaks the cheese sauce, so I would definitely skip that next time in favor of something else. The cukes were also just okay, we got it to feel like we were trying a healthier option, but will probably just splurge for something else next time. We were a little disappointed though, I do understand that this is a local restaurant and some things are harder to get and keep on the menu and keep in stock, especially if you don't want waste, but we initially tried to order corn cakes but they were out, then rolls but they were out, then went with biscuits. Then brother got the last pork chop plate. They have been out of pickle fries for "awhile now". If you aren't particularly picky about what you want to order, cool. I only particularly like cornbread/corncakes, so I was pretty bummed. The people are super friendly though, and a lot of locals seem to come by for their hotdogs (like, a LOT. Clearly we are missing something not ordering the dogs.) I'll definitely be back on days that I had a really healthy breakfast and plan on breaking my healthy streak with something fried and covered in gravy.
A Petersburg staple! Burger as big as my head..SO good. Staff is so friendly and always willing to chat it up with you while waiting for your meal. Quite small on the inside but a nice clean place to stop by for a quick lunch with maybe one other person. Not really suitable for big groups.
This is a nice, cozy cafe run by friendly people who serve up simple, tasty food. The avocado toast is delicious and the apple turnover with vanilla ice cream was to die for. I can't believe I have in town this long and had not stopped in sooner. There is apparently some sort of controversy happening that the long time locals are up in arms about concerning this cafe. I haven't really followed it nor do I intend to. All I know is they offer tasty food and friendly service.
Came here as a mid-stop on our way to NC to visit family. You Yelpers were accurate in your reviews! We had a very nice breakfast. We were seated quickly and got to sit in the outdoor patio which just had the heat turned on. Our waitress immediately got to us and had the Southern Charm. Our drink orders got out right away. My ham and egg biscuit sandwich with cheddar was excellent with a fluffy biscuit. The well done at my request home fries were some of the best I've had. Maybe a little on the blackened side but still very tasty. My kid's "healthy" parfait of yogurt, granola, and packed blueberries was finished in a jiffy, and the waffles and eggs my wife and other kid got also were quite nice. After several hours on the road, this hit the spot and it was easy to get to off the highway. Men's room had the movie theater sticky floor but the best sign ever. Coke products! Yeah! $52 not including tip. Friendly service. They will break $100s here!
Good day, I have left a review before, but I had to come back and leave a review for breakfast. As usual service was good. Breakfast was just as good as lunch. The atmosphere was very pleasant. When you can actually hear the music playing in the background that's a good vibe for me. For those wondering you need not wonder, stop by there is something on the menu for everyone.
The 2 of us shared 1 breakfast and had plenty. Our hash, 2 eggs and Corn Cake (biscuit substitute) breakfast was delicious. The hash was crispy brown on the outside-just as we like it. The over-easy eggs atop the hash adds to the perfect flavors. This Corn Cake thing was new for us. It's a pancake made from cornmeal instead of flour. We added syrup which was already at the table for a wonderful tasting experience. We were to early for lunch. Lunch didn't start until 11AM so we couldn't order off that menu but saw a few things we wouldn't mind trying. When an outfit is the best hotdog joint in a city, that's an item to try IMO. It's on out next time list. We were on our way to Greenville SC. This is an easy off/on Interstate stop and worth the effort if you are in the area.
Just a relaxing, awesome southern breakfast experience. Great menu, corn cakes as a side was great. We would have stopped on our way back from Florida but they are closed on Sundays.
My husband and I came here while traveling because he wanted a little mom-and-pop place. Perfect choice! It is a little quaint diner in the middle of downtown Petersburg, Virginia. I looked up the history on Google because I was curious about how old this diner was. This little diner has been open since 1920 and in its current location since 1939. We both ordered the country-style steak. It was excellent. Service was also very good; the waitress was very attentive to us. If we ever ever driving up this way again, I would definitely visit this place again in the future! read more
Dixie has been around for a long time, it's a pretty small space but has extra seating on the patio outside. If you during peak hours you'll have to wait for a table but it's pretty quick. The food is good. The grits and greens are made with water so it's a little more runny than I like (I like my grits made with milk). The potatoes pancakes are always good, definitely a staple. I also ordered the biscuit and gravy, I will say this was not a favorite of mine. The gravy wasn't a smooth consistency and again made with water vs milk. The eggs and bacon, are just that. I ordered my eggs over medium they came out more so over well. Overall I like the Dixie, I go back every now and then. The inside feels and looks like your typical diner. It has pictures all over the walls of its past so that's pretty cool. read more
Took some time to go over and revisit Dixie's in Petersburg. I decided to get the omelette flight with 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. read more
Stopped by for the first time with my little brother because this place makes the food that I don't make at home. The stuff that my waist line thanks me for not cooking, if you know what I mean... I opted for the country fried steak, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese, brother chose the pork chop special with mashed potatoes and pickled cukes and onions. The mains were amazing. The pork chop was huge and thick and delicious, the country fried steak was so good, the gravy on both was delicious. The price was a steal. They were both amazing. The mashed potatoes were also both delicious, definitely homemade and not from a box. The baked Mac and cheese was just okay. It tasted like normal homemade Mac and cheese, nothing particularly special, but then I feel like baking it always just dries it out and sort of breaks the cheese sauce, so I would definitely skip that next time in favor of something else. The cukes were also just okay, we got it to feel like we were trying a healthier option, but will probably just splurge for something else next time. We were a little disappointed though, I do understand that this is a local restaurant and some things are harder to get and keep on the menu and keep in stock, especially if you don't want waste, but we initially tried to order corn cakes but they were out, then rolls but they were out, then went with biscuits. Then brother got the last pork chop plate. They have been out of pickle fries for "awhile now". If you aren't particularly picky about what you want to order, cool. I only particularly like cornbread/corncakes, so I was pretty bummed. The people are super friendly though, and a lot of locals seem to come by for their hotdogs (like, a LOT. Clearly we are missing something not ordering the dogs.) I'll definitely be back on days that I had a really healthy breakfast and plan on breaking my healthy streak with something fried and covered in gravy. read more
2 months ago
A Petersburg staple! Burger as big as my head..SO good. Staff is so friendly and always willing to chat it up with you while waiting for your meal. Quite small on the inside but a nice clean place to stop by for a quick lunch with maybe one other person. Not really suitable for big groups. read more
2 months ago
This is a nice, cozy cafe run by friendly people who serve up simple, tasty food. The avocado toast is delicious and the apple turnover with vanilla ice cream was to die for. I can't believe I have in town this long and had not stopped in sooner. There is apparently some sort of controversy happening that the long time locals are up in arms about concerning this cafe. I haven't really followed it nor do I intend to. All I know is they offer tasty food and friendly service. read more
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Came here as a mid-stop on our way to NC to visit family. You Yelpers were accurate in your reviews! We had a very nice breakfast. We were seated quickly and got to sit in the outdoor patio which just had the heat turned on. Our waitress immediately got to us and had the Southern Charm. Our drink orders got out right away. My ham and egg biscuit sandwich with cheddar was excellent with a fluffy biscuit. The well done at my request home fries were some of the best I've had. Maybe a little on the blackened side but still very tasty. My kid's "healthy" parfait of yogurt, granola, and packed blueberries was finished in a jiffy, and the waffles and eggs my wife and other kid got also were quite nice. After several hours on the road, this hit the spot and it was easy to get to off the highway. Men's room had the movie theater sticky floor but the best sign ever. Coke products! Yeah! $52 not including tip. Friendly service. They will break $100s here! read more
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Good day, I have left a review before, but I had to come back and leave a review for breakfast. As usual service was good. Breakfast was just as good as lunch. The atmosphere was very pleasant. When you can actually hear the music playing in the background that's a good vibe for me. For those wondering you need not wonder, stop by there is something on the menu for everyone. read more
The 2 of us shared 1 breakfast and had plenty. Our hash, 2 eggs and Corn Cake (biscuit substitute) breakfast was delicious. The hash was crispy brown on the outside-just as we like it. The over-easy eggs atop the hash adds to the perfect flavors. This Corn Cake thing was new for us. It's a pancake made from cornmeal instead of flour. We added syrup which was already at the table for a wonderful tasting experience. We were to early for lunch. Lunch didn't start until 11AM so we couldn't order off that menu but saw a few things we wouldn't mind trying. When an outfit is the best hotdog joint in a city, that's an item to try IMO. It's on out next time list. We were on our way to Greenville SC. This is an easy off/on Interstate stop and worth the effort if you are in the area. read more
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Great little place in the d downtown Petersbhrg. I lived the feel of the area. Dixie's is absolutely the most adorable.ppace with friendly people. The food was good and came out quickly. The coffee was hot and strong, my kinda cup of joe!!! The place was immaculate, clean, and smelled like home cooking to this New Englander. Waitress was absolutely the best!!! I'd say stop in, grab a bite, and walk the shops!! read more
3 years ago
Food, atmosphere and customer service were outstanding. Stopped in here on our way to Chesterfield. Will definitely be back. read more
When I tell you that this diner hits all the high notes, I ain't just whistling Dixie!! Did you know it's been around since 1920!? Although it's changed ownership several times since its beginning, one thing that hasn't changed is the country home cooking and the friendly folks!! You walk in and you feel like family! Several people, customers and servers alike, whom I've never met, turned and greeted me "Morning!" as I walked thru the door! It's got a charming, familiar, home town feel with booths, larger tables in the back for groups, and a counter with stools. Much of the décor and some of the fixtures are original. As I eased into my booth, a few people exchanged pleasantries with me as the waitress came to get me drink order. One lady in the booth in front of me even invited a homeless man to sit with her and paid for his meal! I ordered the VA country ham steak and eggs with a couple of blueberry hot cakes! The food was so good, I just dug in and forgot to take a picture of my plate! My coffee cup was never empty! The service was superb! This adorable diner should come with its own warning: Eating here can be habit forming!! I didn't want to leave! I wish I lived closer, but I'd go out of my way to come back to this neighborhood gem of a restaurant! Y'all come back now, ya hear! read more
3 years ago
Stopped while traveling on 85. Best breakfast I have had in a while and their hot dogs are superb. Definitely worth the stop - Enjoy! read more
I would love if they served breakfast all day! We arrived at 1050, our order was being taken at 1055 and we were told we couldn't order breakfast. We all checked our watches and the waitress agreed to take our breakfast order. The grits + greens is an interesting combo but somehow it works. The greens are southern and full of flavor and the grits were cooked nicely. read more
2 years ago
The food here is simply amazing. I tried a variety of items to include the Dixie dog, salmon cake sandwich, deviled eggs, and fried catfish. The catfish batter is definitely not your run of the mill batter. I'm unsure if it had cornmeal in it but if it did, it definitely was not overwhelming. The greens, potato salad, black eyed peas and mac & cheese were amazing as well. Now let's discuss the customer service. I felt like I was eating at my grandma's house during a family reunion. Everyone who worked there was genuinely pleasant and that paired with the amazing food makes for a successful establishment in my eyes. We would definitely return again and again and again! read more
5 years ago
This place ticked off many of the boxes that I look for in a local restaurant. Thee history and charm are second only to the wonderful food. I wish I could tell you what Sharon had but we ended up ordering the same thing so.... Anyway there is a picture on the wall similar to the angle of the picture I took while we were there and he place has not changed since the 30's or 40's (actually a much of what we saw of Petersburg seemed to be in a time capsule, in a good way. Yes its seen hard times, but looks like its heading in the right direction. The pimento cheese and the pepper jelly are home-made and the hoe cake (how I learned to call it when I visited Savannah; the waitress called t corn cake) was excellent as well. And even the coffee was good! Suffice to say that when we head up 95 on our trips north we will detour and head over to the Dixie Restaurant (Politics aside) for breakfast or lunch. People of all nationalities and social status were there and everyone was treated with respect and genuine, hospitality. I know that the name may throw some of you off but I have found that a lot of the people here have been very kind and hospit gracious towards myself and my wife. I treat people the way they treat me. And they treated us very well there. So go and check it out for yourself if you're in the area. Highly recommended. BTW, it seems like they are trying to get a night life gong as well as we saw whole sections of outdoor areas dedicated to dining, drinking, etc. also, I hear they have quite a few antique shops there as well if that's your thing. Cheers! read more
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I came here for a late lunch with coworker's when we were nearby for work. We had been looking for somewhere localish to get lunch, though one of my coworker's loves to eat pancakes so she was hoping for those here. It is at the end of a row of buildings and there is parking across the street from it that is free. We were later then what was allowed for breakfast so we all ordered lunch type foods. The restaurant is longer then it is wide; basically, if it was a house it would be a row house setup. I ordered the blue cheese burger with no bun and fries. It was quite good. Though it was just a burger so somewhat on the average side of things. Everyone working there was extremely nice and helpful. I would love to say that I would be back but with not being in the area, it makes it a bit hard. There weren't a lot of options that were gluten free which also makes it hard for me to want to come back. read more
3 years ago
8:30am and there's a wait!! But wait...that's not a bad thing!!! That's testimony to the service and food. The atmosphere is so like family that the wait is spent chatting and meeting people. The menu goes from basic to hmmm let me try this. We went pretty basic today (basic as in something we could have cooked at home but for some reason it's sooo much better coming out to get it). If you're down here, stop in and look at all the awards they've won while you wait. I always take a snap of the specials board towards the back of the restaurant to see goodies that aren't on the menu!! I have many pics of food from there on here ... and I'll add a few more!!! read more
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We visit our family in North Carolina for thanksgiving/ family reunions and Dixies is at the half way point on our drive so we always stop here. It's a small cozy place and the staff is like family level nice and even though we go once to twice a year they always remember us. We've always been for breakfast and it hits the spot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND --French Toast is my go to order :) ask for warm syrup on the side you won't regret it read more
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250 N Sycamore St
Petersburg, VA 23803
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