Met the boyfriend here for lunch and Foode was such a delight! The interior is so chic and cozy. For food, we chose to try the pimento toast as a small starter which was a great opening bite. I opted for the fried chicken sandwich which was a huge portion and perfectly crispy. Shane got the steak breakfast tacos and really enjoyed those as well. We definitely hope to return to explore downtown Fredericksburg again! read more

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We enjoyed our lunch visit to Foode, both for the cozy ambience and the food! I got the Grilled Burrata Cheese Sandwich with Old Bay fries as my side. The sandwich definitely hit all the notes for comfort food: buttery sourdough bread, gooey cheese, and some added flavor from the onions. Given how milky burrata is, I think more onions or some added herbs could have punched up the flavor a bit, but overall I liked the sandwich a lot. The fries were very good as well, but again, could have used a bit more of the seasoning for which they were named. My lunch companion got the Chinese Chicken Salad, which he like as well, though he commented that it was a little on the dry side and could have used more dressing. (Perhaps the kitchen staff working our lunch had a light hand in general?) My small critiques are just that, though: small. It was a very nice meal in a charming space, and I suspect we'll make a point to eat there again on our next visit to the area. read more

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Took a stroll around downtown Fredericksburg and stumbled upon this place. The aesthetic of this old building turned restaurant is what drew me in to dine here. For our party of 2, there was a 15-20 minute wait. Farm to table American fare. We ordered their highly recommended pimiento cheese toast ($2 for 2 pcs), fries, fried chicken sandwich, smash burger, and the burrata salad (I wish had more greens and balsamic rather than the copious amount of grapes). The food was decent and affordable. But what really takes the cake is being able to dine with Abe (Lincoln) and possibly inside the original vault of a historic bank building. Decent food. Great service. Good experience. read more

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What a great experience. We stopped by for brunch while visiting the beautiful town of Fredericksburg VA. The restaurant is located in an old bank you can see the large vault when you first walk in. The service was very good and the food even better. Get the shrimp and grits my wife loved them. Definitely will be back in the futureZ read more

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Always good food - enjoy brunch indoors, outside and in The Vault! Love the smoke salmon, mimosas and cappuccinos! read more

The restaurant history pulled me in, the food was lackluster in taste. The dishes look great in the photos and in person however, lacked in flavor. The waitstaff were very friendly and accommodating. Inside of the restaurant stylish and trendy with old world charm. read more

Foode - My friend tried the Steak tacos "needs salt and pepper,eggs are bland" good otherwise. - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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I've been here twice for brunch and I have to say they do not miss! The inside of the restaurant is super cool with interesting art and a literal vault you can eat inside of. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable on the menu which is nice because it changes. We had the scramble of the day which had ham and veggies in it. Love me some seasoned eggs! They were so good. The grits are great as well, then we also had their potato hash which seems simple at glance but also was quite delicious! Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. My favorable impression first came when I called to ask about outdoor seating and whether we could make reservations: I had the loveliest phone experience with a very accommodating host, Robert. Foode knows customer service. We had brunch at Foode on the Saturday before Easter: the outdoor service was fantastic, and we were fortunate to have lovely weather. Foode was busy, but they never missed a beat. Everyone with whom we had contact was gracious and friendly, and they know how to manage a crowd. The food is superb. There is something for everyone on the menu. We had picky eaters, vegetarians, and restricted diets all in our party, and everyone had lots to choose from and enjoyed their meals. Rosie's fried chicken is perfection: it is flavorful and moist beneath its crispy exterior and is perfectly seasoned. It is exceptional paired with their fresh, crisp waffle. I'm looking forward to trying more on their menu. We will definitely be returning. read more

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The ambiance is different than the average restaurant! The pics don't do justice. The food was awesome. Or table had steak tacos, chicken and waffles, scramble, and biscuits and gravy...the chai tea latte and everything was just great! Really good job Foode!! read more

Foode - The vault - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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First time at Foode. I've heard it's either a hit or miss. For us, we didn't have a reservation, but they were kind enough to seat us. The staff isn't very familiar with their menu in terms of allergies, so it took more than one trip to the kitchen to verify what you could eat. In the end, I opted for the steak and mushrooms, but I didn't get any mushrooms at all. I did appreciate that the steak was grass-fed and cooked to perfection, but it seemed to be over-seasoned for my liking. We waited a long time for our food, but our waiter did come out and check on us a few times. Overall, the restaurant is really cool, as it is inside of an old bank, and I'm guessing with a reservation you'd be able to sit in what was once the safe. safe. read more

Foode - Grass fed steak - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Okay, the Chicken and Waffles dish is absolutely to die for. And the mimosas? Delicious. I can't wait to go back and visit for dinner! Super cool ambiance/decor as well! read more

Nice location in an old bank building. Love now they used the old equipment to decorate the dining area: Visited the location on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. Recommend you make a reservation for peak days. Wait would have been 45+ min if we didn't. Sat by the fireplace. Near decor of old Sade deposits boxes located right in front of the fireplace. Ordered the chicken and waffles. No frills plating. . .chicken was juicy, waffle was crispy. Other tables also had delicious looking dishes coming out. read more

Foode - Fireplace with safe deposit boxes - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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What a great dining experience! This place in Fredericksburg is definitely worth a visit. I ordered the hake and clams dish, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the sauce was rich. Plus, the fresh dill was a great touch that really elevated the dish. The service was also top-notch. Our server was attentive and quick, and they even let us sit in the old bank vault, which was a cool and memorable experience. Even though we were the only ones tucked away in there, we never felt forgotten. read more

Foode - Bank vault - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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We picked Foode as a fallback when our first choice was closed for a private event. While it may not have been our initial choice it was still a good decision. The wait staff was pleasant and the live haircut something that can drive me from a place of its too loud or bad was good without being overwhelming. We were able to have a conversation while he played. My shrimp and grits were great with just a little spice and the homemade sausage was a great addition. My wife said her steak was ok. The pimento cheese bread appetizer was wonderful as was the cheesecake. One of the silkiest cheesecakes I've ever had. read more

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Food was very good as was the service. It took a little while to get our food, say 30 minutes. We ordered some burgers, shrimp and grits, steak taco's and their chicken. The acoustics are terrible. As the place filled up we could no longer have a conversation. read more

This restaurant was a cute place to eat. I had the opportunity to eat in the vault and I really loved it in there. My waitress Taylor had excellent service. The vegan tacos were very good. The potatoes on top were crispy and the whole meal was seasoned very well. If you like mimosas. I definitely recommend the grapefruit mimosa! read more

Foode - Vegan Tacos - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Normally I really love this place, but this visit was just underwhelming. I haven't been in a few years since mercantile was separate from foode. They seemed to have gotten rid of a few of their items, like the fredericksburger. The fries also aren't as crispy and delicious like they used to be. Hubby and I both ordered the fried chicken sandwich. It was just okay. Fries were okay. Everything was just okay. Service was good and ambiance is always neat. I like the vault. It's really cool. I'm not in a hurry to come back. read more

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The food in this restaurant for me was very subpar. My sister had the shrimp and grits and I had the pan seared trout with broccolini. The broccolini was not even edible. In addition, there are no substitutions to their menu. They stated they will let you order a side along with the side that you don't want that comes with your meal. The food is overpriced and for me not worth what was paid. Later that night I became ill. Don't know if it was from the seafood dish, but it was the only thing that I could think of that would've caused me to feel the way I did. However, I did not get food poisoning or get diagnosed from a doctor or Hospital so I can't emphatically attribute it to what I ate. I guess they were trying to be different or interesting by building their restaurant in an old bank vault, but if you actually walked into the vault section, there is an old smell. It was an idea that fell short, maybe they should've had the Bill come in a withdrawal, deposit or transfer slip. Maybe they should've had more than one dish named something to do with the bank (bankers burger). Maybe they could have tried to come up with more dishes that had something to do with the bank... Cravings and bone in chicken, Bonnie's bass and Clyde's clam pan roast, quick cash cookies... Lol. I don't know, the bank theme just didn't really do anything for me the way it was. The service was very good but all in all I would not come here again. My sister and I had wanted to try this place because we had heard a lot about it and decided to go there for my birthday. I definitely wish I had made a better choice and no they didn't do anything special because it was my birthday. No song of happy birthday no special treat. The restaurant itself was very cold which only made me want to get out of there even faster. My sister felt her dish was OK however we both agreed we will not be revisiting this restaurant. read more

Foode - The menu - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Second trip to Foode. Kat was my server. Service was excellent. Food was awesome (again). Had the roasted beets to start, which was interesting (good). It was served cold which was surprising; the mint and pomegranate seeds really added a nice depth of flavor. For my main I had the "en papillote halibut" which was awesome. (not served "in papillote"). Big portion, great flavor (although tbh halibut is very mild). It all came together real well. I like the wood floors in the restaurant. Adds a touch of age to the place. read more

The soup of the day (carrot, coconut and curry ) was delicious and also the pork cutlet was also delicious and the waiter was amazing , I love this pla read more

Was Very disappointed there today. Ordered their Special Steak and Cheese for the day. Sadly disappointed it was over salted steakum and cheese nothing else. I requested no peppers and my waiter decided to bring it to me without onion. I requested a steak and cheese to please leave out the peppers. He decided not to inform me that the pepper and onions were mixed together. brought me out a steakum and cheese with nothing else guess he thought I wouldn't notice . I would have changed my order. Onion lover. No waiter should assume what you want. Local and keep trying to go back here but continue be disappointed read more

Foode - Cheese Steak Special no Peppers - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

The food was simply delicious The service was great and attentive Great set up in a old bank a lot of history in historic downtown. read more

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I've been eating at Foode for years, and I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal. It's my go-to spot for brunch. The food is always fresh, the service is friendly, and the whole place just has a great vibe. Their biscuits are the best in Fredericksburg, and honestly so is their brunch. I also love that we can call ahead and put our name in--it makes the whole experience so much easier, especially on busy weekends. Foode has been a favorite for a long time, and it never lets us down. read more

Quite delicious. Crowded for Sunday lunch, so we had to sit at the bar, and it was worth it. My wife loved her Frittata with broccoli and cheese (today's options instead of the daily quiche special), while I had the eggs, bacon, home fries and toast, which were great. The bacon was perfectly-prepared, and thick and meaty. The eggs had a great herb and spice combo that brought out the scrambled flavor. I could see coming here for a dinner and drink and upping them to five stars in the future. read more

Foode - Egg breakfast - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

So this review only counts for a drink and an appetizer, but the saffron was a cocktail that included bourbon and saffron simple syrup, and was absolutely delicious! We also had some olives that were yummy, and the ambience itself was phenomenal, as it was an updated Bank that fit the vibe we were looking for. Would recommend coming for the food, as the menu looks superb! read more

Breakfast out with my Kids and Grandson. This restaurant is inside what used to be a bank. It had a family diner atmosphere, in my humble opinion. We walked in, were greeted warmly at the door, and were seated right away. The waiter was pleasant and efficient. He asked us about allergies and took our orders right away. The noise level was average and they had music playing in the background. Our food was slightly delayed but it was okay because the company was good and the atmosphere was relaxing. We chatted and laughed until the food came out. I ordered the Breakfast Scramble with a side of Bacon. The rest of my family ordered Biscuits with Gravy. The scramble with eggs, kale, onions, peppers and ham was good-well-seasoned and tasty( if it ain't seasoned, I ain't greasin--but I digress). My Daughter in Love said it was good but she only wished the gravy was on top of the biscuits not the eggs. Otherwise, a delightful breakfast to start our day. 9/10. Will definitely add it to our breakfast list when we are Fredericksburg again. read more

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Stopped for dinner while driving south, came here solely based on yelp review and it did not disappoint. They had a very interesting twist on shrimp and grits by adding Italian tomatoes. The history of the building housing this restaurant is indicated on a plaque outside, read it and feel even more emotional. read more

Foode - History of the building - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Walked in around 730 on a Friday and was seated right away. Warm friendly staff and beautiful interior decor. Dove into the menu with an order of the pimento toast. Warmed pimento cheese is an acquired taste and def had a little sharpness and kick on it. Paired with the perfect amount of toasty warm baguette to offset the bite of the cheese. Followed up with shrimp and grits for me and blackened pork chops for the hubs. I was meh on the s&g. I'm a huge fan of this dish typically but there was a sweet undercurrent I struggled with in this preparation. I will say it was a huge portion with perfectly cooked shrimp. Husband was obsessed with the flavors in the pork dish with the grits being a nice consistency and the pork was cooked perfectly. Overall a lovely meal and would come back again if able. read more

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Our waitress was fantastic! She provided everything we asked for without issue and was so efficient and fun. The artwork is from a local artist who was very good and some was for sale. The menu has so many options and the biscuits are delicious! The smoked salmon is flavorful and creamy. The lattes and cappuccinos are so tasty. The steak tacos were rockin and the cheese grits were addictive! This place is a must go to and it will be repeated I'm certain! read more

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I will not go anywhere else for shrimp and grits . Tried so many down town and this one just makes sense . Fresh ingredients, full of flavor and amazing service . read more

This place completely blew us away! Set in a charming old-style house, Foode is a farm-to-table gem in downtown Fredericksburg. We knew nothing about the area but lucked out--great location, surrounded by shops and things to do. The food? Incredible. We had the steak (so tender and big), wings, and a few cocktails--every bite and sip was perfect. The staff was warm and personal, and the vibe was just right. Absolutely worth every penny. We'll definitely be back! read more

Foode - Steak - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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My sister and I came in on a Monday night and were led right to a table in this warm and inviting restaurant. Loved that there was a seating area that looks like a working bank vault that our server told us we could "tour" while we waited for our food. We listened to a well-curated playlist and our food was served after a short wait. Our server was pleasant and attentive, though we were disappointed to learn that there was no bread service and that there were no substitutions for most entrées. We split our dishes, the first of which was the shrimp and grits with a tomato sauce that had a little bit of heat to it. It was very tasty and, according to the server, a guest favorite. Unfortunately, the trout was quite bland, even the white sauce that came with it had no flavor. The side was a paltry serving of hard and stringy broccolini. It didn't look overcooked, maybe it was just old. We were told that the menu changes weekly, so maybe future guest will have better luck with other dishes. The shrimp and grits is a safe bet. read more

Great food but sometimes inconsistent service. Went for Restaurant Week and instead of the usual two or three course RW pairings, they had a few "special" items on the menu. These did not showcase the menu as would a normal RW menu. We tried one of the salads and the halibut, in addition to their go-to Shrimp and Grits. Very tasty. A bit of a bohemian experience. read more

Foode - Salad, substituted green goddess dressing - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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The food was delicious, we ordered the seasonal biscuits & fruit (which was strawberries & cream). My husband got the smash burger and I got the everything biscuit. My only complaint was the everything biscuit had a lot more egg than I was expecting- but that's just my own preference. It tasted delicious & the potatoes on the side were really tasty. This place has outdoor seating that is dog & stroller friendly. The inside is beautiful as well, with really nice historical bank features. read more

First time trying chicken and waffles and first time here as an out-of-towner. Service was great and the food was amazing. Loved the syrup that came with the dish. Make a reservation because it is quite popular. read more

It's a bit small inside but it's an old remodeled bank so space is limited and they have tables in the vault, which is cool! They have a small bar but it is full. I tried the pastry of the day and it was tasteful. I also had the Jerk Chicken Hash, it was what I expected, it was so much better. I would order it every time I go to Foode, it was that good! Our server was very polite and made sure we were taken care of and also gave small conversation. We also had the bartender come over and make some small talk. It felt like a real personal experience and very enjoyable. read more

Foode - Jerk Chicken Hash - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

The food was great. We had brunch the first time we went. Sat in the vault area. It was very cool. The drinks are imaginative. The second time there was a wait, but we wound up stopping for drinks later in the day. If you're going on a Sunday for brunch - you might want to make reservations. I would say, it's a little confusing because in yelp the location shows as the Mercantile and Foode. But regardless of what it was called - we enjoyed our couple of visits. read more

Cute little find for brunch in downtown Fredericksburg. Loved their scramble of the day- fresh basil, tomatoes, and basil. Would love to come back soon for dinner! read more

Beautiful atmosphere and great service. It smelled heavenly inside the entire time from the smell of biscuits baking. The potatoes were perfectly crispy and seasoned. The best quiche I have ever had. Great balance of flavor inside and the crust outside was absolutely incredible. read more

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We ate here to celebrate my daughter's engagement and it was not worth what they charge. The service was average and the seating wasn't the most comfortable. The menu is limited and skimpy on what you get. I had swordfish that was tasty, but only had a sauce with literally only a few carrots and beans all for $30. The meal here is $10 less with a salad, sides, and dessert at Bonefish where I'd rather go. read more

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