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I gotta admit I was expecting a sitdown restaurant and the handsome biscuit is not a sitdown restaurant. However, if you're ok with carrying out or sitting outside, it's a great place. The food is delicious. The biscuits are amazing and I highly recommend this place.
My husband and son had been raving about this spot and finally got to try it. Great chicken and biscuit will be back to try others
Locally famous, Handsome's is well regarded for their biscuits and sandwiches. Not from the South, the thickness of a biscuit is unusual for me. These biscuits, however, are really flaky and tasty. The egg, cheddar, bacon breakfast offering is pretty good. I thought it a bit dry, and would have liked a mayo or another sauce to provide additional flavor and moisture. The service was excellent and friendly (as were other patrons). It is a small business, so all seating is outside. Take out orders are popular.
"My mind is telling me no, but my tastebuds...my tastebuds are telling me yes! I don't see nothing wrong, with a fried chicken breast on a sweet potato biscuit..." Seriously, you just gotta try it. I recommend the one with pickles, pimento, hot sauce, and adding a fried egg. If you need a veggie break, they sell side salads to offset their other side offerings of loaded fries or tots...
Handsome Biscuit is my go-to breakfast spot when I am in Norfolk. We grabbed biscuits this past weekend, and it was ok. It wasn't as savory as I remembered, but I can't point to one particular reason. The size was typical and all of the toppings were there. Maybe the chicken was flavored differently? Or maybe I needed more toppings. Overall, I didn't walk away with the satisfied feeling I usually have. 3 STARS! I know I will be back. No question about it. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt of having an off day. It was a busy day in the city. I'll give an updated review after I visit again.
Finally tried Handsome Biscuit and I definitely see why the original location has been in business since 2013 and they have a new, sit down spot in VB. The original is located between Park Place and Ghent, at 26th & Colonial Avenue. It's a small place, order in only, very bright and pleasant. Two people were behind the counter working efficiently. There are laminated menus next to the two ordering kiosks, as well as digital displays, giving multiple ways to view your options. I like kiosk ordering, especially when, as in this case, your order is automatically added to Toasttab, where you can later view your receipt and track your loyalty points. The young man who made my order smiled when he handed it to me. Best of both worlds: good use of tech while not sacrificing human pleasantries. The biscuits are large and flaky, soft where they should be and crunchy where they should be, with a hint of sweetness. I ordered a Shorty with egg & cheese, and added chicken so I'd have some for later, as well as an additional chicken biscuit and tots with green chili aïoli. There were quite a bit of tots, enough to share, and they were hot and crunchy. Handsome Biscuit is a great option for good, local, handhelds. Of note: this location is card only, no cash.
I love the non existent customer service that I have been experiencing in Norfolk. Sorry to be a bother, I thought this was a place to eat and you profit from customers which is what I am. Food is of the average quality. Used to be a great place before COVID.
Tuesday morning visit to Handsome Biscuit was the perfect start to the day! The biscuits are light & fluffy but also soft & doughy at the same time. The egg & bacon were cooked perfectly. The service was friendly & speedy! You order on the kiosk inside or you can place an order ahead of time to pick up. There is no indoor seating, but plenty of outdoor picnic tables. I look forward to trying more of there biscuit creations! Highly recommend!
One word, delicious! On a recent trip to Norfolk I enjoyed the Handsome Biscuit. While here I had the Hella Fitzgerald w/ a fried egg. This biscuit comes with chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. Had to have add the egg. The biscuit itself was so good. Flaky and buttery. The chicken was crispy and deliciously cooked. Batter heavy. If you aren't a batter fan, you may take issue. The bacon was crispy as well. And the sausage gravy? On point. One thing...this biscuit is sloppy, so eat it fast. Of course I had to drizzle that hot sauce on top! 10/10 would dine again. SYOY!
(Updated rating) Found out about this spot from mrchimetime on tiktok and he was definitely right about how good this place was. I ordered a takeout order of the chicken classic combo with orange juice and tots for a total of 16$ (a lil expensive). The chicken biscuit sandwich was great especially the chicken which was crispy and juicy and also the comeback sauce was also pretty good as well. The tots were standard but tasted even better with the comeback sauce. The orange juice was okay but nothing special. All in all, this place is really good and I woula recommend to all and be open to returning whenever I'm in the area.
So so good. One of the best biscuit places I've ever been to! The comeback sauce is delicious and the biscuits and chicken are always so good. Go out of my way to stop here on road trips. If I was local, I would go incredibly too often. The service is always good and you get your food quickly.
I went to the Handsome Biscuit for the first time. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit. The biscuit was good! They only have outdoor seating at pic nic tables. It is a nice little outdoor eating area. You order on a computer screen, however the workers were very helpful as I was not familiar with the menu. The food was ready in a timely manner and the biscuit was good!
So I heard of this place but never lived close enough to visit. I was in the area and was like why not ! Pull up Check in on yelp saw they closed in 30 so I hustle in and made sure my order was in! I order a chicken biscuit with bacon and wife order the pulled pork biscuit with a hash brown! I sat down after order and before I could warm the seat good the food was ready! He threwin a free drink I still gave him the side idea becasue the food was fast . I said bruh please don't give me cold chicken( I didn't say that to him I call my brain bruh sometimes) so bruh please don't give me cold chicken!!! Got to the car while trying to escape this death trap called va heat , cut the car on and took the Sammi out the bag ! It was hot, I said BRUHHHH! So how did it taste The chicken was super crispy alike the dredge it in buttermilk and the bacon was a fancy smoke piece thick cut pig who gave his life so that I may live! The biscuits where light and fluffy it wasn't heavy and dense. I believe they are sweet potato biscuits or yam bread as I like to call it ( yaaaaaaammmm beard chief) The pot was full of flavor and the slaw was fresh and crispy! Over all this place was a 5 I would def go again and again ! read more
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HANDSOME BISCUIT. If every human had a Stevie or Hella Fitzgerald, I am undoubtedly convinced that the world would be a better place. There isn't a better place to cure a hangover or grab a hearty brunch. Phenomenal service, the hashbrowns are killer (perfectly crisp outer layer), and the price is decent for giant portion you get with every sandwich. read more
6 years ago
This place is awesome!! It's a small spot on the corner and can be easily missed. However, this adds to the ambience and feel of the restaurant. Dinners order inside then wait outside in an open air patio area. Where you can dine on your delicious handmade biscuit, and fresh house made soda. The pineapple soda was like nothing I've every had before. The sweet potato biscuits are fresh delicate and delicious. They have a ton of different options there's is something for everyone here. A must do if you're in the Norfolk Virginia area. read more
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This place is sooo good!! I saw it on Yelp and knew we had to stop by when we were driving through Norfolk. If you're in the mood for friend chicken and biscuits this is 100% the best place to go! The Chicken was tender and flavorful. Everything is made to order. I also tried their soda of the day (lemonade) & it kinda tasted like sprite. read more
4 years ago
Been eyeing this place for quite some time now and today I finally pulled the trigger. Super small. The picture kinda make it look a lot bigger than it really is. There are only 4 tables inside the joint. There is more seating outside, but today was a bit chilly to eat out there. Not fond of the customer service I received. I felt rushed though no one was online but me. Since this was my first time I was unsure what to order and the cashier seemed unfazed that she was helping a NEW customer. I feel like first impressions are everything and I didn't get a good one from her. Presentation wasn't what I thought it would be either. When people on yelp ordered the hash brown they looked amazing, even cut I squares for easy eating and sauce that it came with on the side... not mine. No, my hash browns were stuffed in a paper bag on my plate. I had to ask for the sauce that it came with not given any options Ceilings are exposed showing wires and dust OVER tour table. I'm not sure if that's safe or sanitary. Music was not good and SUPER LOUD. It's way too small in there to blast terrible music. Like I said, food amazing... service, atmosphere not so great. Would come back but maybe just for Togo orders read more
8 years ago
Amazing biscuits and huge portion of fried chicken on the Hella Fitzgerald. Good every time I've been there. Hash browns are the soft/mushier kind, but also a big portion of that, so definitely something to share because the Hella is big! Friendly atmosphere too with limited indoor seating but plenty of patio seating. read more
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This little spot is a winner! My husband and I were staying in downtown Norfolk on business and wanted to see what it was all about so we rented bikes and took a ride! We toured through Ghent and made our way to The Handsome Biscuit! Great Little spot with a few tables inside and picnic tables outside! We were greeted and asked if we had any questions! I had the Boom Chick and it was wonderful! My husband had the Blue Blazer it was great too! Chicken on it was crisp and juicy! For a treat we ordered the the Biscuit with butter and jam! This tasted just like eating strawberry cheesecake! read more
6 years ago
Food was ahhhmazing!!! I got my usual, Miss Hella Fitzgerald and I tried the Lovely Dolly Madison today. OMGGG. I had to buy an extra one for the road! Now, I know you're wondering whyyyy the 4?? My two negatives for this visit for constructive criticism is that 1. The plastic silverware is an issue. Maybe bring your own because it's difficult to cut through the biscuits because they are HUGE and filled with all types of goodies! Annnd 2. The girl that was taking our order seemed very irritated and bothered. We just went with it because everyone has their days. read more
4 years ago
Yum, yum, yum! There are not enough "yums" for how great Handsome Biscuit is! This place is genius taking their homemade sweet potato biscuits and adding deliciousness to them and calling it breakfasts! The Shorty is my favorite even though it's the simplest of all the sandwiches with just egg and cheese! This little sandwich is packed with flavor, is delicious and quite filling! "A" has tried the Hella Fitzgerald which has the fried chicken and bacon on top the egg and of course the sweet potato biscuit and he loved it! The place itself is super tiny with only a handful of tables inside but picnic tables outside that can fit many more people! Many times, they are bush but trust me, it's worth the quick wait and short cooking time because you will simply love them! Handsome Biscuit is truly a Norfolk favorite and you would be hard-pressed to meet someone that hasn't been or doesn't just love this place! Ready, set, go! read more
5 years ago
This place used to be epic, a real hidden gem. The best food anywhere. Then they changed their recipe. Instead of delicious and juicy chicken thighs, they're using dry and flavorless chicken breast. We've tried it twice since they made the switch and despite complaints, they have not made any improvements. If you contact them, which we have, they will give you a lovely explanation about the swap and how they feel it is a better product. Let me assure you, it is NOT. The prices have gone up and the quality has tanked. We will not be returning. read more
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Great restaurant. Love the homemade sodas. The chicken is super juicy and crispy. You can order breakfast or lunch all day read more
I was really excited to try this place! I love buttermilk biscuits and after seeing the ratings for here I knew I had to try it. After reading the menu I realized their biscuits have sweet potato incorporated into it. I was intrigued and kind of more excited to try it. I went at an awkward time so I wasn't hungry enough to try a sandwich. I got a plain biscuit with butter and jelly. I couldn't help myself in the car and tried the plain biscuit without anything on it. Sad to say, but I was disappointed. The taste wasn't what I was expecting. It did taste better after putting butter and jelly on it. I think this place might be more of a sandwich place. The biscuits don't taste good by themselves but with something on them they're pretty good. Will try it again with an egg and cheese sandwich and update review. It has a fast-food feel. Parking available across the street also. read more
A Ghent mainstay, Handsome Biscuit is a small diner that serves the majority of its dishes on fluffy, warm biscuits. From the traditional Shorty (eggs and cheese on a biscuit) to the A. C. Slawter (pulled pork BBQ and apple coleslaw on a biscuit), Handsome Biscuit offers a wide assortment of biscuit based breakfast and lunch entrees. Since the diner is so small, most people come in and get a biscuit to go, though there are a few tables inside and a quiet outdoor seating area in the back. The prices range from roughly $4 to $7 depending on the biscuit, with the intricately prepared biscuits costing slightly more. With that said, the prices are entirely reasonable given that each biscuit is huge and so are the helpings of whatever it contains. Between 9 AM and 12 PM are the peak hours so be prepared to wait if you arrive in this window. The line moves quickly regardless, and you'll be enjoying your biscuit in no time. If you're looking for an affordable and filling breakfast served by an authentic local business, Handsome Biscuit is a great option. read more
Handsome Biscuit is what this generations culinary movement is all about - super fresh and inventive nods to traditional American greats! The place is tiny with a casual vibe and has a pretty well-honed and limited menu. I love that! The sweet potato biscuits are the perfect Alan egg if dense, fluffy, and crispy, just as a biscuit should be. They hav a fun little menu of offerings and I opted for the perfectly fried fried chicken topped with collard greens. Don't get it wrong, you're gonna be well full with a small order. The real standout for me was my "take home souvenir" - Handsome's homemade not-so-hot-hot sauce. It's a wonderfully floral and savory honey hot sauce that's a gift that keeps on giving. It's the envy of our hot sauce collection back home in Ohio. Handsome reminds me of a southern take on the kind of amazing food scene that's taking place in Detroit. Small places doing a small thing in a big way and killing it! Kudos, and thanks for the biscuits. (Note: we ordered several as a group but I got so excited I only remembered to take one picture). read more
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Always great service and delicious food. The Hella Fitzgerald is a favorite, but I also love the Blue Blazer. The collards are a go to for me, they are flavorful and make me feel better about all the calories I'm downing lol. My boyfriend loves the hashbrowns with the hot sauce. Also if you are visiting don't forget to ask them what their soda flavor is of the day. They make custom sodas that are always delicious. And if you are feeling fancy, you can swap soda water for sparkling wine. read more
Handsome Biscuit love ip to its reputation for sure. This place was a last minute addition before we left VA beach and I'm so happy I stopped (and so sad we didn't go sooner!) I had the PB&JB with LIGHT PB - that's a good tip I got from reading other reviews and seeing the photos of what looks like a peanut-butter bomb on a biscuit otherwise. It was great - just great. Fun, flavorful and just what I needed before the drive home! I got some hash-browns too - crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and seasoned well! Soooo good :) But you know I couldn't stop there! Do I also got... A lemon brûlée bar and the Stevie (hot sauce on the side!) to go because I NEEDED to try these! The brûlée bar was interesting. I didn't hate it or love it, definitely an experience though! The Stevie I had to reheat, but was still incredible! I can only imagine how good it was fresh! Wifey got the hella Fitzgerald and was all thumbs up with her mouth full. Go. Go here and have a great time! Go on a weekday before lunch or dinner (to miss the lines!) read more
9 years ago
Delicious! I tried the Hella Fitzgerald and it was amazing! I also had the Seared Greens & Hashbrown Krisp and both were good. I didn't care for the Tabasco sauce with the Hash, nonetheless it was good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the Sparkling Blood Orange beverage in a can was just as great! I am not from VA, traveling on business and I will definitely be back! Great service as well. There are 2 locations now. One is really tiny, only about 4 tables inside with patio seating out. The 2nd location seats about 40-50. Everyone loves the smaller location, as there was a line outside the door while I was dining. read more
I have been told that I have not been "living" since I have never eaten here before until today. Parking was alright when we arrived but they can get crazy busy so I can imagine the small parking lot becoming full fairly quickly. In addition to limited parking spots, the restaurant is so tiny! There are only 4 tables. We ordered the Hella Fitzgerald which was hella delicious... next time we will order an egg over easy and hot sauce. Overall, very enjoyable comfort food for breakfast. Staff was very friendly and fortunately we came at a good time and was able to sit inside while we ate. read more
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Awesome experience and great atmosphere to have a breakfast or brunch. Arrived early before it was opened and there was a small line outside waiting which was a great indication of the food. The food was delicious and a large serving size (huge). Checkout the pics. The service was very organized a the line moved quickly. There's limited tables inside but plenty of picnic tables outside. The customer service was awesome everyone we had contact with was sweet and very professional. I will return... thanks @Handsome Biscuit! read more
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2511 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
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Does HB no longer offer their hash browns? I recently dined at the VB location & noticed that only tots are on the menu.
When did they stop making lupo sauce?
Are they no longer serving ac slaughter anymore? it's not avail online to order.
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