We came for breakfast and had a great experience overall. Here's the deal: The restaurant is located on a side street off the strip in what appears to previously be an older home converted to a restaurant. There is free parking in the back of the restaurant and should this be full there is street and a paid parking lot across the street. The restaurant has multiple rooms including a screened and covered patio with table spacing nicely separated so that you don't feel like patrons are on in each others personal space. Service was quick, very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Food was served speedily. The food itself was very good and portions are plentiful. Nothing too unique about what we had but - bacon and eggs- but fresh, and cooked perfectly to order. The restaurant will accommodate custom food requests to the extent possible. Coffee was good, and my cup never went empty. I would not hesitate to recommend eating here- a solid experience and comfortable atmosphere. Happy eating! read more

Walked in at about 9:30am. Waited for 30 minutes at the waiting area where there's a full bar. They have foosball table at the back. Had mimosas and Irish frozen coffee which were very nice. Time flew by and we had out tsble ready. Our server Heidi was wonderful. She really took good care of us. Service was super quick. The ambiance was cozy and casual. Steak and eggs was fine. The Right Side was good. It waa made of 2 eggs any style, 2 pancakes and bacon. I turned my pancakes into blueberry ones and changed the bacon to sausage patties. Enjoyed the affordable food and drinks and great service here! read more

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Lied to on the phone, won't be returning. Really disorganized shitshow. Understaffed and slow.

Finding Doc Taylor's wasn't the easiest--tucked away and a little tricky to spot--but once we stumbled across the parking lot and saw the "Parking for Doc Taylor's" we found our way. Once we stepped inside, it was worth it. Our server, Heidi, was excellent--friendly, full of menu knowledge, attentive, and kept things moving with a smile. The coffee came out dark and strong (exactly how it should be), and the $3.50 breakfast cocktails are an absolute steal. The Screwdriver was a great way to start a day of sightseeing. I went with the biscuits & gravy. The portion was huge. Heidi shared the gravy isn't just homemade, it's made fresh to order. It was thick enough to stick to the fork, but not firm or clumpy. I would've loved just a bit more seasoning. A side of bacon sealed the deal--crispy, salty perfection. The eggs Benedict were ooey gooey perfection, as well! The vibe is cozy, with a local, off-the-beaten-path feel. Doc Taylor's is the kind of place you're glad you tracked down. read more

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Came here with 2 friends for brunch around noon on a Saturday and we sat inside. Our waitress Heidi was great. I got a cranberry mimosa and did the Left Side - 2 eggs, 2 french toast, and 3 slices of bacon with a side of hashbrowns. It was delicious!! Great place that's been around for awhile. Good vibes and people. read more

Doc Taylor's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We were originally headed to one of the popular breakfast spots on Atlantic, but after reading some mixed reviews and seeing a ridiculous surcharge for egg dishes was still in effect, we decided to skip the tourist trap and turned to Yelp for advice. Doc Taylor's kept popping up with great reviews--and since we have a soft spot for biscuits and gravy--we hopped in the car and made our way over. Finding the place was a little tricky. When our GPS said we had arrived, there wasn't much signage to reassure us we were in the right spot. Kinda one of those "if you know, you know" kinda joints. The only real clue was the parking signs for their small attached lot. Once we parked, we weren't totally sure where to enter, but walking through the alley led us to the front of a small white house. Seeing people dining on the enclosed porch was the confirmation we needed! Once inside, the hostess was super friendly and sat us right away. Heidi, our waitress, was amazing--warm, welcoming, and very helpful with first-timer suggestions. We started with a screwdriver and a greyhound while deciding on food, which was the perfect kick-off. I love a good eggs benedict but more often than not, the eggs are overcooked and the dish misses the mark because of it. Heidi assured me the cook knew how to properly poach an egg, so I trusted her and ordered the Eggs Benedict. She wasn't wrong--the eggs were spot on, the hollandaise was deliciously homemade, and the dish came together perfectly. The hashbrowns could've used a little more flavor, but a sprinkle of salt/pepper and some hot sauce did the trick. He ordered the biscuits and gravy and they were also incredibly well done. And the price....WOW! We would have paid double at the tourist trap, and not had this great of an experience. Overall, we loved starting our morning at Doc's and will definitely make it our go-to breakfast spot the next time we're in Virginia Beach. Hopefully the owner sees this review and gives Heidi and the kitchen team some much-deserved recognition! read more

The breakfast was amazing. The eggs on the eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection. Their coffee was really good and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend! read more

Food was great. People were great... but I'm here to say thank you to the waitress that wasn't even my waitress. I don't know her name... I don't go out much because I have an autistic child who can't sit still and is completely nonverbal and stims. I was in town visiting my sister and I've been to your establishment prior to becoming a mother but it's been about 5 years since visiting. I remembered enjoying going there before but now being a mother to an autistic child I have anxiety going anywhere because people judge me and my son every day. This beautiful waitress took the time out of her busy schedule (it was last Saturday around 1pm) and she came over just to tell me how she sees me and how proud she is and how great of a mother I was. I didn't say much to her at the moment as honestly I don't know how to respond to these things anymore... my sister was nearly crying for me... as we left I saw the waitress again and said thank you and she told me again how well I was doing. I don't know her name... but I want to say THANK YOU for noticing me and my son and saying those kind words to us. You don't know how much that meant to me and I'll always remember you. Doc Taylors... you have a good one. Don't lose her. Thank you. read more

Was told by a local to check this place out. Man I'm glad we did. Cute little atmosphere with some comfort breakfast food that makes you feel at home. read more

Cute little place quiet. It's in an old renovated house. It works, Local spot with good service. There is a bar/ counter area. I went for breakfast, which was good, no complaints. Good selection of plates. I would come back. read more

Some of the best service we had in Virginia Beach. Friendly girl who was more than willing to split checks without hesitation. The breakfast sandwich was so good. The tomato with the Parmesan was great. I am not much of a tomato person so that was great. The feel is a converted house. How can you not appreciate it? Great spot to walk to. Recommend to get there early for breakfast. It fills up but worth a wait. Everyone was happy with it. read more

Doc Taylor's - "The Doc Taylor" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We were the third party to arrive when they opened at 7am so they were not busy yet. We have been here 3-4 times over the years and the food and service were amazing. Today the food was sub par. There were egg shells in my eggs and the hash browns were cold. We mentioned this to the server and she said they have received several complaints lately especially about eggshells. She explained that there are two new cooks. Hopefully this gets straightened out and they get back to the Doc Taylors we love. The mimosa was great tho! read more

Super cute atmosphere and food is bussinnnnnnnnn. The pancakes here are some of the best I've ever had! The prices are excellent and the service is lightning fast, we had our food within 15 minutes of ordering! Exceptional staff as well! read more

Doc Taylor's - The Right Side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is a must-visit spot for breakfast in Virginia Beach. I recently took my cousins to this charming house for breakfast. It's filled with historical memorabilia, and they loved looking at the photos on the walls. The whole table really enjoyed their food, and the food came out quickly. Our server was super friendly and attentive. My cousins even mentioned they might just take a ride back down from Richmond sometime to go for breakfast again. If you have not had breakfast or lunch at Doc Taylors, be sure to take some time to enjoy a wonderful meal there soon! read more

Doc Taylor's - Locals and visitors having a terrific breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I am so glad we went to this spot for pre sand soccer fuel. We arrived on a Sunday at 8 and our 4 was seated quickly. The food was served - tasty and quick - no frills. We got The Doctor's Nola surprise - Dr Tuttle's French Toast (small - plenty for my 10 yo) - Corpsman Ham & Cheese and 2 sides of crispy hashbrown (ask for it how you like it). There were plenty of cheap drink specials but I opted for coffee - which was strong and delicious. The place looks like an out of place house on the resort strip, but it was filled with polite and nice hospitality and walls filled with history. Definitely a locals spot with folks seated at the counter to watch the chefs whip up their dishes. read more

Doc Taylor's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Loved taking my friends who were visiting here a few weeks ago! The service was fantastic! Rony was so friendly and made sure we had everything we need. I will definitely be coming back! The environment was so laid back and enjoyable. read more

The food is always great, service is always lovely and it has a fun, casual cheeky environment. Great mimosas too.

Great breakfast food and drinks. Go early on busy days/weekends or expect to wait this local joint is incredibly popular with locals and tourists alike. Expect to wait 30-90 minutes if you arrive after 9:00 on a busy Saturday. They have very basic and more creative breakfast fare that are all delicious. I've never been for lunch. read more

This whole in the wall restaurant is a must try! We tried it last year when we were in town and knew we had to come back! Food is reasonably priced, quick, hot and delicious. We sat at the counter both times and were so impressed with the cooks! The bartender Ronnie was super fast and did a great. Job. Bonus mimosas are only 3.25. read more

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Their service is improving. Outstanding home cooked food! Well worth the visit! Highly recommend Doc Taylor's at Virginia Beach Virginia!!! read more

Doc Taylors has excellent food, service, and prices. The location is in a house which is super cute. The setting makes it comfortable. They do have parking in the back so check the lot out first before you pay for street parking. I ordered the blueberry pancakes, scrambled egg whites, and pork sausage patties. I've been working on eating half of my meal to save calories, but this time I said "eff it." LOL. The food was so good. I love brunch drinks. Doc Taylors has the following $3 drinks: *mimosas: orange juice and champagne *manmosa: orange juice, vodka and champagne *screwdrivers: orange juice and vodka *greyhounds: grapefruit juice and vodka *bloody mary: tomato juice, vodka, and other stuff I wanted to try something different so I ordered the Greyhound. Its no ones fault, but this was the worst drink I've had. Lol. Silly me for thinking that they were going to use pink grapefruit juice. Nope....these folks used regular grapefruit juice. The bitterest of juice with vodka. Meg was our server and she was so kind. I told her that the Greyhound shouldnt be on the menu. Lol. I asked her for a shot of sprite to balance the drink. She offered to switch the drink for something else, but I chose to stand by my greyhound decision. Once I added the sprite, it was good. I love Doc Taylors. The music is great, the cooks are kind and silly, and the environment is very homey. read more

Doc Taylor's - $3 mimosas, screwdrivers, greyhounds, and bloody marys - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Everything at doc Taylor 's is wonderful If you want a good breakfast, the menu is very extensive and the staff is wonderful read more

Great hole in the wall spot that serves up Southern comfort food. We stopped by Doc Taylor's for an easy, breezy brunch, and everyone in our brunch party was pleased with our dining outcomes. For my brunch delights, I went with a chipped beef and gravy dish (unfortunately, I forgot the funny name associated with the dish). The chipped beef and gravy were served over two pieces of Texas toast. Actually, I do not think that I ever had that combination. From my experience, this dish is typically served over 1-2 biscuits. That said, the Texas toast did not hinder the dish. In fact, the Texas toast gave the dish a bit of a French toast vibe. Unfortunatley, I found the gravy to be a bit bland, causing me to dump quite a bit of pepper, salt, and Tabasco sauce on my plate. Since no brunch is completel without an adult beverage, Doc Taylor's has you covered with brunch cocktails starting at $3.75. This list includes: Blood Marys, mimosas, screwdrivers, Greyhounds, and champagne spritzers. The service was pretty awesome, and the staff was great. Although Doc Taylor's has parking, it is limited so you might have to park in a metered spot or a parking garage, especially if it's a nice day. read more

This is a classic Virginia Beach breakfast joint. Fancy? No. Good service? Yes. Fast breakfast once you sit? Yes. Quaint? Yes. Inexpensive? YES! If you are looking for something fancy this is not it. Basic breakfast but they do it well and fast. Right at the oceanfront in a converted house. Love the charm. Be prepared to wait on the weekends especially in the summer. Up to 2 hours. But that's okay, have a few mimosas or Bloody Marys and sit outside and relax until your beepy thing goes off. :) Nigel took good care of us and we got our food fast and were never without a drink, including water. I got the Doc Taylor which was delicious! I substituted the fried egg with no problem and that parmesan tomato was so good. Served with a side of red potatoes which were good but needed a little salt. But I would rather add it and control it then the kitchen. For me this is a perfect breakfast place - fast and cheap. I don't want fancy at breakfast....I want bacon and eggs. They do have parking but it can be tough so if you can walk, ride a bike or carpool. Recommend for tourists and locals. read more

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I love this place. Great selection and the food is incredible. Friendly waitstaff!! Highly recommend with the only drawback being that it is closed Tuesday thru Thursday or I would have had breakfast here everyday. read more

In the summer time the lines have been long but we stopped since we came after the season was over. Food was just okay, nothing exceptional. I am glad we didn't wait a while to get in. read more

My spouse and I eat at Doc Taylor's at least once a week and is our favorite place for breakfast/lunch. The food and service is fantastic and I love the Turkey Rubin. I can't go a week without one. Roger and Casey are great cooks! read more

I love this breakfast joint at the oceanfront front. It's a house turned into a restaurant. They are open for breakfast and lunch. The service is always great. There is usually a wait but there is a building next door you can order drinks at while you wait. I had the Crab Benedict and while it's usually amazing....the crab wasn't as fresh this time and had an awful fishy smell. Let's just say my tummy hasn't been ok for a day. Honestly, every other time I order it, it's usually always great. Everyone has an off day. I'll always come back. read more

Doc Taylor's - Crab Benedict, hash browns and mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Very chiLL spot. Hostess welcomed me and was seated immediately. Very chILL spot . Feels like I'm home , relaxing . I ordered "the left side" And had some coffee which was very good . The servers are attentive and the food came quickly and was good . I like how everybody appears to be cool. Diverse crowd and servers which I also liked. read more

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Excellent food, great service and fun atmosphere. The coffee was really good. I'll definitely be back.

Great food, friendly efficient service. Good way to start the day. Pancakes and over, very easy eggs along with bacon! read more

It's pretty good. I think it has a local following. Sort of an older building. Service was good food was good

Good cheap breakfasts, morning Bloody Mary's, strong coffee, quaint old house and friendly staff. Locals recommend!

We really enjoyed Doc Taylor's for breakfast while we were in the area! They have a breakfast and a lunch menu, but we came early on a weekend, and there was already a line! We ordered: +Grandma Ellen's Creamed Chipped Beef - with pan gravy over Texas toast +Chocolate Chip pancakes, in Mickey Mouse version +Blueberry pancakes +Eggs Benedict ala Graz - poached eggs on top of Canadian bacon, served up on a toasted English muffin with a homemade hollandaise sauce with a side of hash browns +a side of chicken sausage +a side of cheddar grits I loved that they don't judge a non-kid (but, a kid at heart!) like me when I requested my pancakes to be in Mickey Mouse shape - HA! All the food arrived hot, fresh, and tasty - the fruit was perfectly ripened and sweet. Service was fun, friendly, and a good time! I can see why this place is a local favorite and is always packed! Limited street parking around the area. +good place for breakfast +go early to grab a spot in line +friendly service! +limited street parking in the area read more

Great food and quick service! Fills up quick in the summer so there may be a bit of a wait. Casual dress. History of Doc's pics all over. Tight dining area. Great Bloody Mary's! Good value for the money! read more

Excellent breakfast. Anytime we go to Virginia Beach for vacation we make it a point to stop there to eat. Worth the wait!

Doc Taylor's is one of my biggest weekend cravings. I still fantasize about that grilled cheese I had here a few years ago. But in the months since that review I have continued to return for my brunch cravings and those $2.50 mimosas. I've also learned you can add bacon to their bloody marys too which feels like a good reason to update my review, I also just wanted to show a little love to one of my OG favorites at the beach. Everything from my original review still stands and I am so happy that they are still doin' their thing the best they can during this pandemic. I see that their most recent COVID update (from April) says that they are closed, I can confirm that that is an old update and they are open. Wishing them all the success during all of this. --- I simply adore this place. I have been here with friends, coworkers, and even on a date. There is something for everyone on the menu. You can dress up and have "fancy brunch" or you can come in in an outfit that may or may not be what you slept in last night and still feel right at home. The beach cottage vibe brings back the "old Virginia Beach" vibes and I just love it. Full disclosure- I usually only visit during the "off-season" so the noise is rarely over the top and I typically wait no more than 5-10minutes for a table if I even wait at all. During the summer months you may want to plan for a longer experience. The food is incredible- they don't try to get too hipster/creative with their standard offerings which allows them to just offer an great brunch menu with affordable prices. Don't even get me started on their $2.50 Bloody Marys and Mimosas- oh yeah! read more

Doc Taylor's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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It's a place you wouldn't stop by unless you knew what you were looking for. Great cold A/C, low prices, fast smiling service , and this crazy Cadillac item on the menu that my wife was looking forward to... but the included 2 Beach Bums weren't hot guys holding her hand on the sand. Didn't buy it, but $3.25 mimosas and Bloody Mary's were a treat. Great crunchy hash browns, thick toast under chipped beef gravy... good start to the day... read more

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It is a breakfast spot in Virginia beach, close from the boardwalk, which is a major advantage in their favor. 1. Food - 3.5 stars It is totally okay. Nothing special. The toast was okay, the eggs were just done fine and edible, bacon was way too much done and didn't taste too well, hash browns were actually bad, which is something I never thought I'd say. Bloody Mary was drinkable, but not that great etc. In short, it is a decent place to eat, not great, not bad at all. 2. Service - fine Our server lady was nice, but was hard to find suddenly and we had to go to the bar and asked to pay since we had to leave. 3. Ambience- looks like someone's house from the outside, and it is an interesting set up inside. What would've been a patio and living room areas are all dining areas and feels cozy since it is after all in a normal house. I personally hated the cold air conditioner when the outside temperature was barely 70F. I was hoping I would get warm by sitting inside, but no. If you are in the vicinity and don't have car to drive to places like Commune to have breakfast, it is a decent spot. It will get you fed and happy. It is just not some great culinary experience spot and it is cool. read more

Doc Taylor's - Doc Taylor's breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Doc Taylor's is definitely a hole in the wall breakfast spot! It's a historical house that turned into a restaurant. It's a great local place to eat classic American breakfasts and drinks for a good price. There's always a wait time if you go during tourist season but there's a bar and outdoor seating to buy the time. Parking: Doc Taylor's shares a parking lot in the back of the restaurant with Tautogs (the restaurant next to it for dinner). It's limited parking on a first come first serve basis. If you do not find parking in the lot, it's street parking unfortunately that's metered. Food: I ordered the Dr. Kathryn's Single Shot and The Right Side for my boyfriends son. We added chocolate chips to the pancakes and he loved them. Bacon was nice and crispy on both dishes. Eggs were cooked over easy and my toast was perfectly toasted. My hash browns were cold and tasted stale. The server was able to send me a fresh plate of hash browns with no issues. Service: My server was Lauren and she gave us great service! Quick and attentive to our needs! We had a mishap where I took my boyfriends son to the bathroom (he's too little to go on his own). When we came back, the busser cleared our table and food. I was pretty much done with mine so I didn't mind, but my boyfriends son was upset about his pancakes. Our server was able to order the same short stack on the house for this issue. I've been to Doc Taylor's over the years and it just seems like the restaurant needs a little face lift. I understand it's supposed to be divey, but the air smelled kind of musky and the flies in the restaurant were a little out of control that it turns me off from wanting to visit as often. read more

Doc Taylor's - The Right Side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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