Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff, but the food, oh good god the food!…read more The Pig and the Fig may be a religious experience on bread. And though I admit that it's understandable to be skeptical of Banana Pudding from a sandwich shop, it's among the best I've ever had. Already making my trip to Richmond incredibly worth it.

First time trying Chimbo after hearing great things. I ordered the Tuscan Chicken. Here are the…read morepros: Friendly staff, wait time, points for creativity, and sandwich size (comes with chips)! Cons: While I understand the sandwich requires a strong vessel to hold the toppings, the bread was very thick and tough. The fillings did not match the bread proportion on this particular sandwich. The chicken breast was extremely overcooked and difficult to chew. Several pieces were leather-like in texture. Maybe chicken thighs would work better. I love the creativity of this sandwich and I get where they were trying to go, but the finished product was disappointing. A new line cook was being trained so perhaps this accounted for the miss. I've seen photos of the other sandwiches and they look delicious with better proportioned fillings. Not sure if I'll give it another try, but shoutout to all their fans in Church Hill.

For the love of all things holy, why haven't you been to Chiocca's?…read moreMuseum District staple. I'm of the opinion that Richmond in general suffers from too few legit, awesome sandwich spots. Chiocca's makes me forget about that. Small, intimate space. Obvious regulars (always a good sign, and I always notice). Killer freakin sandwiches. And they're getting cranked out in a small "kitchen" with a Salamander oven (maybe they have 2 now, but who cares?). Nice beer selection. Stop reading. Go get a dang sandwich. Maybe a Son of the Beast! Who's to say?!

Spectacular service. Cool VIBE. Generous portions. Looks old inside but soooo cool. Food is great…read more Fresh bread, toasted sub. We got The Beast. Really fresh veg. And he cooks the meat to order . Great flavor. I paired it with Two Silos cream ale on tap. Yummm. Fantastic choice. Bathrooms look a little ruff but they are CLEAN. Just a graffiti vibe. I'm glad I found this place.

Garnett's is a hidden gem in the heart of the Fan. I made the (very incorrect) assumption that I…read morewouldn't be able to eat here as someone with Celiac. I am soooo sad I missed years of delicious gluten free food! Gluten free sandwiches are prepared with GF bread using a separate toaster and appropriate safety procedures if you tell them it's an allergy or restriction. They also bring in GF pie and cake daily from a local bakery. Their food portions are generous while also being reasonably priced. They also offer the option of taking your meal in a borrowed picnic basket so you can have a picnic in the park across the street on nice days.

A Richmond staple and hidden gem - I had been recommended this spot for a while, and wish it didn't…read moretake me so long to try this because this place is the best! Grabbing a sandwich here for a relaxing picnic at the park in-front is one of my favorite things to do :) --------------------------------- Food: various warm and cold sandwiches, the haberdasher is my go-to - it's a smoked salmon sandwich with benedictine spread/tomatoes, the bread to smoked salmon ratio is so good, and it comes with a side (I like the coleslaw or salad); we've also tried the big daddy which is quite a big sandwich (can be 2 meals) Recommendations: they have a $35 date night special Affordability: less than $20/meal which is great in this economy Ambiance: charming corner cafe that transports you back in time Service: good, they do get very busy and often run out of picnic baskets Good for: casual lunch, local eats

This is my second time coming here and I got the same sandwich on Focaccia, The Pesci! The…read moresandwiches are made fresh by really kind staff. There isn't much seating but it's a good, messy sandwich to take and enjoy at a park! So many fresh goodies in the fridge that I haven't gotten the chance to try but definitely will!

Superb all around! The owner gave us cookies to go that were his gmas recipe, delish! Small shop…read morethat gives the hole in the wall vibes and is so welcoming. 10/10 Great food and people.

Great Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches! Different than we have had anywhere... but our hosts said …read more. this is what you're getting... So there is that! First...bread soft but "sturdy" enough to handle the other half being wrapped up and eaten the next day! It's a lot of food! What made it "different" is that it was easy to eat since all chopped up (all like size pieces) in a cheesy goodness. Wedge salad and Side salad option-MUCH better than expected for a "hole in the wall" kinda place but big serving with fresh ingredients (radishes, sliced and chunks, with pea pods and a lemony vinaigrette was super tasty. Will come back here again!

Went to Stanley's for a casual lunch. The setting is nice, located in a corner storefront in the…read moreFan district with nice views of the neighborhood. The servers were also tending the bar which was getting decent traffic even at lunchtime. My dining partner says there is a pool table in a back room, and that could be fun to fold into a longer visit. The piped in music was light jazz. The menu is oriented around philly cheesesteaks and variations. I ordered the chicken philly, which was large enough to make two lunches (I brought half home.) The flavor was decent, with seasoned or marinated chicken chunks and veggies & cheese on a sturdy roll. It came with a decent serving of chips. We were served a juice glass of room temp water on arrival and no drink order was taken. Negatives were related to pacing. It took a lot of time for the food to come out. We were pushed to eat even half of our sandwiches within the hour my dining partner had for lunch. The server did not check back after dropping the plates, which could have been an issue if we needed more water. And getting the check was a challenge that took way too long considering how small the place is. This is a decent place to grab a sandwich or a drink if you have the time or live in the neighborhood.

A good place to have some chicken shawarma and fresh battered fries. We waited less than 10 minutes…read morefor our order. It's in close proximity to the Science Museum, you can see it from their front window. I think they were updating their HVAC system so it was nice and cool inside the restaurant on a 90 degree afternoon.

My cousin couldn't stop raving about this place, so I finally gave it a try and wow. It completely…read moreblew me away. I ordered the falafel on pita, and it was incredible. The veggies were pickled perfectly, adding just the right tang, and the sauce was absolutely mouthwatering. I also tried the baba ghanoush. It wasn't quite my personal favorite, but the hummus was excellent. I added a pinch of salt to suit my taste, and you can tell everything is made fresh. What really sealed it for me was the service. The one time I went in to pick up my order, the owner was behind the counter preparing food and was genuinely warm and kind. That level of hospitality makes a difference. This has easily become one of my top five go to spots when I want something quick and delicious.

We loved the original in WV and were excited that there was one in Richmond. Sat at the bar and had…read morefun people watching. Started with Brussels and they were some of the best that I've ever had. We ordered the Rose Marie and Truman. Both delicious and filling. Good draft list and interesting cocktails. Service was great and noise levels weren't as loud as I expected from other reviews

What a disappointment. Service was good, but very forgetful. Just think he was new…read more Food was disappointing. Fried Brussel sprouts with hot honey/balsamic/ feta were average. Not much flavor. Kids chicken strips were a chicken patty that was overcooked and cut up. Also came out lukewarm at best. The Rueben was soggy and had about three slices of meat on it. Very little sauce on the sandwich no and was charged for extra when I asked for more. Added the Parmesan truffle fries which were powered Parmesan with some truffle oil sprinkled on top. Again all lukewarm. The Timberwolf burger had maybe two jalapeño's on it and the onions were burnt. The regular burgers and kids are the same size. Housemade pickles were soggy and the cucumber skins were tough. The quality of food from when we had eaten here a couple years ago was subpar in comparison. If you are going to charge for upscale items then they need to be upscale in the quality of what you are serving. Will not be back.

Have heard good things about this place. So I had to check it out. And was truly blown away by this…read moresandwich from Popletti. I got the soprano on seeded roll with banana peppers and omg I was screaming sitting my car eating it bc it was SO GOOD. They have a pretty extensive menu, and I will definitely be going back to explore more of it. Additionally, they had lots of other items like packed to go meals and sauces, pastas, beverages, and other cute gifty items for pet lovers. It appears to be multiple small businesses located in this space. The staff was super welcoming and helpful. There is a small dining area inside with 4(?) seats. Looks to be a popular take out spot. You can order ahead of time, but I ordered in person. They told me it'd be 15 mins so ran to the store, came back and it was ready. The sandwich was phenomenal. Everything was fresh and flavorful. And they give you a lot, enough for 2 meals for me. Can't wait to go back!

Place rocks. Had a sandwich and it definitely was top tier. You'll be glad you went. Was quick and…read moremade well