I came here during the fall with two of my girlfriends who absolutely adore this place so they took me to try it out. I was very eager to check this place out because I heard nothing but good things about Handsome Biscuit. We came here on a weekday around lunchtime so there was a pretty long line. It went by really fast. We all ended up ordering a Hella Fitzgerald (which I heard is the best thing on the menu). A Hella Fitzgerald is basically a biscuit with fried chicken, bacon, cheddar and red eye sausage gravy. It was $6.75 which wasn't so bad considering the portion size. It was one big biscuit! Despite how eager I was to try this out, I wasn't totally blown away or impressed. I had a good time with my girls but the food was just good to me and not great. It was also very hot inside. Nevertheless, this place is definitely worth checking out especially if you are craving a hearty but unique chicken biscuit. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Hella Fitzgerald with my gals. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I have no idea where to start but amazed at the overwhelming reviews of this place. I don't think the food is good, I have no words to describe but blunt. I had the Mr. Gluse Love and I am surprised that the pork shoulder is dry and tasteless. I can even cooked and served it better. I am absolutely disappointed. I admire people who wants to create a unique dining experience but this isn't nearly close to significantly creative. Fair enough the service is fast and staffs are friendly. I love the idea of the backyard party though. Not sure if I am going to come back here. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Mr. Gluso love ( pork shoulder ) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Handsome Biscuit is a delightful eating spot near Ghent section of Norfolk. Not the best part of town but glad to see local business and citizens trying to revitalize the area. Plenty of free parking and a satellite lot across the street make it a breeze to get in and out. Inside is cozy, to put it mildly, with about 5 four top tables. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming to our needs. They had great suggestions and complimented our selections. I ordered the pride of the menu the Hella Fitzgerald with an over easy egg on top to add richness. My wife ordered the Stevie and we shared a large hash brown with a side of the famous Lupo Sauce. We should have ordered two sauces it was that delicious. We will definitely be back to try their sister restaurant Toast as well as several return trips here. read more

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Less than ideal location? Check. Sketchy parking situation? Check. Limited seating solutions? Check. Line out the door? Check. The Handsome Biscuit was a last-minute, let's-see-what's-on-Yelp, just-need-something-special-before-I-leave-Norfolk type of goldmine find for me. I'm so happy that I stopped by, and really happy that I stopped in right between a couple of major rushes. The place is small, and that applies to the kitchen where it seems that once you're on your station, you don't move. I ordered the Hella Fitzgerald, because, well, it's named the frickin' Hella Fitzgerald! The sweet potato biscuit is already an amazing thing unto itself. The piece of fried chicken was big, plump, crisp, and moist - in other words - perfect. And when you add bacon, cheddar, and red-eye gravy to anything, at the same time, you are simply asking for an amazing delight. I was ready to turn around and get in line again. Makes you want to come back again and again? Check. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Yet another photo of the Hella Fitzgerald! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

SPICY NIGHT IN BANGKOK: FRIED CHICKEN, SPICY PEANUT SAUCE, CHILI PEPPERS, AND SCALLIONS IN A SWEET POTATO BISCUIT. This was the fantastic special offering I enjoyed for lunch today after laying my hungry eyes upon the new photo that appeared on their Facebook page this morning. After taking one look at this photo, I could not stop obsessing about it. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. So, I left my air-conditioned apartment on this hot and humid day to take about the five minutes it takes to drive over here from my Ghent apartment. I arrived a few minutes past Noon and was able to find a parking space easily. Within minutes after my arrival, other diners came driving in and began to stand in line. Having beaten the lunch time crowd, I was first in line and placed my order immediately for this tantalizing new biscuit I just saw on their Facebook page. They were jubilant over my choice and told me that I was the very first customer to order it. After duly advising me of its heat level, I assured them that I love hot and spicy food with very few restrictions.. They offered to ramp up its heat level with a few extra chili peppers, which was an offer I was glad to accept and couldn't refuse. I also ordered their Hash Brown Crisp with Melted Onions and enjoyed a delicious cup of their homemade iced cherry soda while I waited for my order. I've never had a better cherry soda, which proved to be a most refreshing treat on such a hot and thisty day like today. I enjoyed another one to go as well. This was my second visit to this restaurant, with my first one taking place in January of this year. I enjoyed their Hella Fitzgerald during my first visit, once again with their Hash Brown Crisp and Melted Onions. I've never had a better chicken biscuit anywhere. As much as I enjoyed the Hella Fitzgerald, I enjoyed the Spicy Night in Bangkok even more, which I attribute to my passion for hot and spicy tastes. It was love and orgasmic bliss at first bite. The flavors of the peanut sauce, chili peppers, and scallions merged with the chicken and the fresh sweet potato biscuit exquisitely and performed a divine tap dance up and down my tongue. When I asked them if their Spicy Night in Bangkok was a permanent new addition to their menu, they advised me that it was a "recurring special" at this time. I will definitely be rooting to see and enjoy this biscuit more often. With respect to my first two visits, the only reservation I have to report is that I would have preferred a little more crunch and spice to my hash browns. Perhaps, some extra black pepper and paprika would perk them up a bit. However, this may very well be due to a personal and subjective bias, one that may not even be fair to mention. If so, please forgive me. In my opinion, this wonderful little restaurant is screaming for a bigger and better location. Imagine, for example, if the Hardee's at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and 21st Street were to close down, and if Handsome Biscuit could take over its space. Wow! This would definitely solve their parking issues and allow them to serve a much larger volume of customers. A big part of me wanted to give this restaurant a full 5-star rating. After exercising some thoughtful restraint, I am now inclined to give them what I believe would be more accurate rating within the range from 4.25 to 4.5 stars. Having already exhibited an honest standard of excellence during my first two visits, it is my sense that they are still growing and bursting at the seams to become even better than they are right now. Accordingly, I want to wish them the best of success in doing so. read more

I was in Norfolk so I decided to stop by and see what the fuss was about. First let me say that I love small businesses especially when they open up in my community. This is a nice small spot. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the Hella Fitzgerald to go and I stayed and ate the Bleu Blazer while I was there with a side of hash. It was good. Neither the biscuit or the bleu cheese overpowers the ingredients either. Nice balance. I also tried the house soda. Just make sure you stir it up before drinking. It was pretty good. Very clean and inviting. The staff is friendly and very helpful especially if you've never been. I didn't know you could add an egg onto your sandwiches. I'll do that next time. I'll definitely be returning. Great local spot.. read more

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Excellent food and fresh biscuits chicken was perfect as well I will definitely be going back

Ok...there are only so many times you can read/hear about that damn Hella Fitzgerald before you have to go get one for yourself. So last Saturday, at 10am, my wife and I head that way. First, the parking lot was already packed (Thinking to myself, "it's just biscuits here, people!") We drove around the block trying to decide if we wanted to do this right now...decided we did, but she was not going in. I could barely get in the door. I was worried about the wait. Bunch of happy people eating or waiting on biscuits. The decor was very cool (love the slat particle board wall and fragmented drop ceiling.) The line moved surprisingly quick, and I was actually leaving with biscuits in hand in about 15 minutes. I, of course, had ordered the fabled Hella Fitzgerald, and my wife chose the PB&JB. My first thought was "yes, that is a handsome biscuit, but how the hell do I eat it?" Amazingly enough, I just picked it up and ate it. The biscuit held together. My wife's much less stacked PB&JB, while plenty tasty didn't hold up quite as well. All in all, cool place, great tasting biscuit, very reasonably priced. We'll be back to sit down and try some sides and the house made soda. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Hella Fitzgerald - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This is what its all about. The concept of Yelping is to highlight small restaurants or businesses that you would probably not notice or pull over to visit as you are driving by. Yelp allows us to point a finger at places and tell every one that they had a terrible or an amazing experience there. And since this is my 100th review I figured that this was a perfect little gem of a restaurant to tell everyone that this place kicks ass. Its definitely little and you should consider yourself lucky if you get a table. Its located just outside of the main Ghent area so most people would be wary of venturing past the train tracks and into the nether regions of Norfolk past 21st street. But you need to eat here. It will make your day a little bit brighter. Sweet potato biscuits. Perfectly baked. Light but resilient enough to hold whatever magic combinations of ingredients they can overstuff inside them. I highly recommend the Stevie- fried chicken, pickles, whole grain mustard and honey. Its a masterful combination of savory, sweet, tangy and sour. The chicken is perfectly fried. Crispy and juicy. For a biscuit restaurant, they could make some serious money just selling their chicken. Get some of their home made soda to go with your food. The day I went they had a pink lemonade soda that was the perfect compliment to my meal. Eat here. This is good stuff. This is a place that will make you happy. This place kicks ass. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Hella Fitzgerald and a side of pickled veg. Greatness. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Items Selected: PB&JB Peanut Butter, Mixed Berry Jam and Salted Butter Hella Fitzgerald Fried Chicken with bacon, cheddar, and red eye sausage gravy A.C. Slawter Pulled Pork BBQ, apple coleslaw and Lupo hot sauce Red Velvet Funfetti Whoopie Pie Lemon Bars bruléestyle Double Chocolate Sea Salt Pecan Cookies Biscuit Pudding with honey and sorghum molasses Located in a tiny standalone storefront on Colonial Avenue, Handsome Biscuit is perhaps the most written about restaurant in Norfolk, and with a succinct menu of Sweet Potato Biscuits with a variety of creative toppings alongside a few desserts and the occasional seasonal special the super-specialized space is perhaps the city's only "can't miss" dining destination, the frequent 20+ minute line a minor annoyance exclusively due to the size of the kitchen as the staff themselves are as friendly and efficient as can be. Truly a cozy space, seating for a dozen (at most) inside with an outdoor patio found to be quite chilly on a Valentine's Day visit, it was to a mere ten minute wait that our arrival was met and perusing the menu board as we slowly approached the counter it was eventually on three biscuits and a quartet of desserts that we settled - the items prepped and plated in rapid-fire fashion with piping-hot biscuits soon steaming up the February air as we contemplated where to begin. Beginning first with the biscuit, each pumpkin-orange example a perfect balance of lightly tanned exterior and soft crumb, it would be an error in judgment to think that the use of sweet potatoes was any sort of gimmick as the smashed spuds added even more moisture to the already supple center and with all three toppings proving not only well conceptualized but exceedingly generous in portion one merely needs to decide where their interest lies when placing an order - the Peanut Butter and Jam incredibly rich when slathered on to the point of excess while equally overflowing piles of spicy pork and crispy chicken with a thick coat of country gravy were equally well apportioned, none of them 'grab n' go' one bit, but instead a fork and knife affair entirely necessitating a plate and the diner's full attention. Moving on to desserts and beginning with the restaurant's signature 'bruléestyle' lemon bar, suffice it to say that these tangy triangles are decidedly deceptive in their small size and with each bite laced in creamy curd tinged with lemon rind a puckered face is almost guaranteed, the rich chewy cookie no less impactful in its utilization of chocolate while the daily special whoopie pie and 'not available every day' biscuit bread pudding were far more subtle in their approach, the later teeming with butter beneath a dusting of cinnamon-sugar that harkened the flavor of chess pie with a texture that was sometimes crunchy, other times creamy, and undeniably worth seeking out. read more

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I kept seeing this place and today was my day! Oh my.... Line long. Oh great.... Quick service:) not many seats at all. Gd thing this was to go. As a bread lover I went solely for the biscuit. Sweet potato I found out when I got there. Delicious. Not to dry not to moist. My son loved the crisp chicken and his homemade APPLE SODA. which I can't find anywhere besides Chicago. Chicken was dark meat so can't bring my mom. But I love dark meat OH BEFORE I FORGET. hashbrowns I don't know how they do it. But it's crisp and creamy( if that makes since) Just go TRY IT read more

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The food here is great. The biscuit was buttery but not to the point that it falls apart. All the ingredients were top notch. Definitely try the housemate soda. It's always a winner! read more

Had to see what a Handsome Biscuit looked like....stopped in this morning to check it out. Great biscuit and great taste with all the fixins...ordered the Hella Fitzgerald and was not disappointed. Tasty, filling and a delight to the last morsel. Highly recommend...small on the inside so eating.on the go is a probability. Each is made to order so it will take a min or two...but worth it. Cold brew is excellent.as well. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Hella Fitzgerald - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I had some extra time for breakfast and wanted something new, so I chose this place at random from my GPS and was pleasantly surprised. It may be a small building with a small kitchen and staff, but they are very friendly and helpful. I decided to go with a fried chicken biscuit, small hash brown and their drink of the day (totaling $11) The food was great, the chicken was delicious, beautifully seasoned, crispy and huge ( I had to cut it in half so I could eat it on the biscuit) The sweet potato biscuit was dense and paired well with the chicken. They made wonderfully crispy shredded hash browns and the drink was on point, they even gave me a refill to go. I would recommend this place to anyone!! read more

Handsome Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I had been wanting to try this place for awhile so when a friend asked if we wanted to go to brunch here, I accepted in a heartbeat! We arrived around 10am and there was a line out the door. It only got longer the more we waited, but it moves pretty quickly. It was a lovely day so we sat outside where they have a bunch of tables with benches. The food is brought out to you, but if you need utensils you have to get them yourself. Bleu Blazer - Sweet potato biscuit with fried chicken, spicy pickled red cabbage, and bleu cheese dressing. The biscuit was meh, hard and dry. The chicken was almost twice the size of the biscuit, not the best cut though. The cabbage wasn't spicy at all, but the vinegar was enough to cut through the dressing which wasn't too heavy to begin with. Would've been better with some hot sauce. House soda - The flavor that day was strawberry lemon mint. It tasted like a light strawberry soda with minimal syrup-y aftertaste. Great for sunny days! (and would make a great mixer). Hash browns - Delish! Cooked just right, with a crisp outside and not overly mushy inside. Overall, everyone was satisfied with their meal. Just be prepared for a major food coma afterwards. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Bleu Blazer with house soda - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This may be one of my top five places to eat! Such a dive, so much charm, really really good food. What more can I say, you should just go try it.... Blue Blazer Hella Fitzgerald read more

Handsome Biscuit - Blue Blazer Hashbrowns Sautéed Greens Come through handsome biscuit, come through.... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I have heard of all the hype and seen all the pictures with 5 star reviews that I have been begging my boyfriend to go here. Alas, I finally got the privilege to eat the famed Handsome Biscuit and it went a little something like this... We drove down a one way street the wrong way to get in the parking lot - highly not recommended and it about gave me a heart attack. The parking lot is small, but we managed to get a spot right as a couple was leaving. Get inside and the small parking lot is explained since the place is small itself. There's about 4-5 tables and then it's standing room only. They've got more seating outside, but it was freezing so that was out of the question. Boyfriend and I ordered the Hella Fitzgerald, the Shorty w/ bacon, and a side of hash browns. We should have ordered more of the Hella Fitzgerald because that was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten. The biscuit was unlike any other I have tasted that is uniquely just Handsome Biscuit. The fried chicken was the bomb and you add that to bacon and sausage gravy... you're a glutton for punishment. I probably could have eaten two of those. I loved the simple Shorty thats an over easy egg with cheese and bacon, but it was no where near as filling as the one perviously mentioned. The hash browns were an awesome side to have - perfectly seasoned with a good balance of crispiness on the outside and soft potato inside. Service is on point. The guys and gals here are all full of friendly faces. As much as it is cramped, people that eat here don't mind and are willing to share the space if possible. The staff make a good point to clear out the tables for quick turnover between parties. Place reminds me of the little great hidden eats in Richmond that I feel like I'm home. I will be back for more of that Hella Fitzgerald for sure! read more

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I had seen SO many pictures of people's orders from Handsome Biscuit that I made it a point to go when I came back to Hampton Roads to visit my parents. I was told to get the Hella Fitzgerald: Fried Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, and Gravy inside of a Sweet Potato Biscuit. Sounds and looks amazing. Seriously, Handsome Biscuit has nailed presentation - their food is extremely photogenic. I ordered the Hella Fitzgerald. I don't know what it is but something is missing. I don't know if its the chicken or the biscuit, but it doesn't have that "crack" effect where I feel like I HAVE to go back everytime I'm in town. The chicken itself is juicy and tender inside and crispy on the outside - but I think its missing flavor. The biscuit is okay, it wasn't bad but I think I prefer a buttermilk biscuit. I love that they serve cucumber water... at least that's what I think it is. It's a cute place with great service, just get there early or during a really odd time of the day when everyone is at work because it lacks parking and gets very packed. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Hella Fitzgerald - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Great chill spot to get delicious biscuits. Fuels me the whole day! Very fast if u order ahead :)

This is a gem in Norfolk and it reminds me a of Bruxie in LA. At Bruxie, they basically make a sandwich using waffles. Here at Handsome Biscuit, they use a biscuit. It's a very small, intimate joint. There's literally 4 tables inside the restaurant, none of which can fit more than 5 people. There are some standing tables right outside. Even then, there's not many places to eat so you may have to take your food to go or do that thing where one person in your party holds a table while people who didn't do that and get their food before you can't find a place to sit. I ordered this: hella fitzgerald - fried chicken with bacon, cheddar, and red eye sausage gravy It tasted exactly like I expected it to taste. It was good and left me wondering what their other menu items tasted like. I would easily come back sometime. This place apparently can get long lines forming so plan accordingly. I went like 45 minutes before closing so I had a very minimal wait. I am thankful for speciality places like this. I never thought there would be when I first got into the state. read more

First time the place is small. I ask what the cashier recommends it was the hella Fitzgerald. Great choice the sandwich was delicious I think the biscuit could a little more sweetness. Overall great experience read more

Handsome Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Sometimes you go somewhere and want to review it (because it's awesome) and are forced to only give it 5 stars. I had bookmarked this place and am the last of friends to eat at this establishment. I hear its all about the biscuit or was it the chicken? I am so sorry for denying my stomach of the yummy goodness that I ultimately received from here. I do however promise to make it up to you sweet tummy by coming back for more. I love that the menu is small; allowing me a possible opportunity to eat everything on there. How accomplished I would feel after that feat! It is a small eatery, a couple tables inside and a couple tables outside. We waited in line for a few minutes but that gave us time to check out what other patrons were eating. I choose the chicken salad sandwich, picked the pb and j for my kids and my husband selected the pulled pork sandwich. First off my child ate half of her sandwich (she is the picky one so that's a definite plus). I was in awe of the biscuit and the chicken salad was fantastic. I tried the pulled pork and it did have a kick to it as promised! I was completely satisfied and full after this puts top for lunch and look forward to stopping here again in the future. Hey, the future is tomorrow; I wonder if it will be my lucky day! read more

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This tiny gem near Ghent had been on our list for a while. My husband, craving some fried chicken, ordered the Hella Fitzgerald Fried Chicken biscuit sandwich which came with bacon, cheddar, and red eye sausage gravy. The biscuit was light and fluffy, the thick cut bacon was savory, the gravy was creamy and flavourful. But the fried chicken, it was juicy and seasoned to perfection. The chicken was crunchy even after being topped with gravy and put in a plastic to go container. If you're into southern brunch flavours with a twist, this place is a must. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Stacked. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I would type more but after almost 24 hours since I ate my first Handsome Biscuit, I still have too much happiness coursing through my veins. It makes typing coherent sentences difficult. These things are every bit as much as everyone has said, but more. Get there and get yourself some. read more

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Food=Outstanding. Accomodations=Good. The food combinations/creations would be extremely successful independently, but are really amplified by the sweet potato biscuits. Mouth wateringly good. You'll be hard pressed to find chicken this good, moist, or flavorful, elsewhere. I promise. Service was very fast and extremely pleasant/nice. The store, especially the very, very small customers area needs a deep clean. I won't share the photo of the exhaust/intake vent from the ceiling-because it'll probably be cleaned soon. The only reason this wasn't a five star review. The food really is five star. If your from this area and haven't visited, you're just wrong. But, that makes more for those of us in the know. Sort of covered seating outdoors. Ok parking. read more

The line was so long, I was certain it would be worth it! Nope. It wasn't that hot outside so I didn't mind waiting outside for too long. When we got inside, the AC was not on and it turned into a sauna. There was no where to sit outside so we had to sit inside or take it back to the car. All three of the tables inside were dirty and there were flies everywhere. The food wasn't good either. I ordered the hash browns, bacon, and the seared greens. The hash browns were colder than my orange juice. The bacon was soggy. The seared greens were way too spicy and they were tough? It they had been cooked a little longer, I would have enjoyed them more I think. Also, they allowed people to come in there barefoot which kind of grossed me out. I will say something positive though--the prices were very reasonable. read more

Soooo, my friends and I decided to go to this restaurant for breakfast but we quickly realized that there were limited breakfast items and the place is really small on the inside. They do offer outdoor seating but this particular day was pretty hot and we didn't wanna sit outside. I definitely plan to revisit the restaurant and order food to go because it does look like it has a lot of promise. read more

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I visited this place after stumbling across on Yelp and how amazing the photos look. Very small place but I believe they have outside seating. When we went to place our orders the guy at the register was very helpful and friendly. I believe I got the Ella Fitzgerald which had chicken, bacon and egg with gravy. As much as I wanted to love it, the flavor was a bit bland. The biscuit was a bit cold. It appears they make a ton in advance any mange they don't hear them up if they move quickly and u get a fresh one. I expected so much more. The person I was with felt the same way. Overall nice concept and maybe if ever in the area again would try something else with a different gravy/sauce but I doubt it. I do believe it's worth at least one shot read more

Handsome Biscuit - Ella Fitzgerald - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I discovered this place after scrolling through my feed on IG. You know when you SEE good food and hope it tastes as good as it looks? Well, pictures don't do this place justice. I think I've sampled every biscuit here... sides and homemade soda included. While I enjoyed each biscuit, and picking ONE was difficult (obviously since I ordered one of each) and ordering was fun (because of biscuit names) the pickled vegetables from here are THE BEST. The portion for the vegetables was perfect! My cousin and I are official "taste buds" so it was perfect for us to share and still want seconds! Each bite of carrot and cauliflower was crisp AND fresh. I could really talk about them forever... The biscuits are all worth trying but consider eating family style... the biscuits are huge, tall, AND wide. You can bring anyone here! My group of friends find it difficult to sit down somewhere and eat food that accommodates each of our "lifestyles." I know a lot of people talk about the limited seating, but I don't mind it. The close feel allows me to check out everyone else's food, too. HA! My friends and I actually ate curbside one day and who doesn't like a picnic in Norfolk? Don't worry, I carry an odd amount of sani-wipes read more

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Can't say enough good things about this spot. Went for the first time this past week while on a trip from out of town and got the Hot Betty (Twice!) and the hash-tots. Absolutely loved the sweet potato biscuits the sandwiches came on, the greens were super tender and flavorful, and the Lupo hot sauce (housemade) really tied everything together. Also, as someone who counts hot sauce as a love language, I asked to purchase a bottle of Lipo sauce and they gave me one on the house super sweet and unexpected (went back the next day to buy another). As is implied, service was top-notch, and I can't wait to go back. read more

I heard about this place from another food lover and decided to check them out. They have weird hours (10AM-2PM) so I had to time it right. Boy was I blown away! I had the Hella Fitzgerald, hash browns, and one of the house sodas. The biscuit, the Hella Fitzgerald, is a homemade biscuit with fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and gravy. Each layer was perfect. The chicken could be sold alone and would be a big hit! The has browns were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It was a nice mix of flavors with a good amount of crunch. I'd prefer more crisp but it was tasty. The house soda was a nice surprise. It had plenty of flavor and was very refreshing. Overall I am very impressed with the Handsome Biscuit and would highly recommend it. If I had to gripe I could say the hours don't really work for me and the dining room is a little small. These are by no means complaints, just personal observations. Norfolk now has the best biscuits in the area! read more

Handsome Biscuit - The Hella Fitzgerald with Hash Browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

yes. Yes. YES. This place, you guys. Teen-y tiny place with 3 tables and no patio, so be prepared to either (a) shark for tables, or (b) get it to go and eat it in your car. My group and I opted for (a) and got a table within 5 minutes because these biscuit sandwiches are not too big and will be devoured quickly. We saw a group that opted for (b) and since it was a nice day, they had their windows rolled down and pretty little containers to eat out of. You can't go wrong with biscuits that are so, so right. read more

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This is my new breakfast/brunch spot in Norfolk. It's a small, local joint with a LOT of flavor. If you're more concerned about the taste of the food and not ample seating space, then this is the place for you. Besides, I'm coming here to pay for the food, not the seat. The food was made-to-order and mouth-watering. I enjoyed my bleu blazer and have never had anything of the sort. Whether you're a local or a passer-by, this is a MUST STOP. read more

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What a nice summer treat for you. The name may through you, Handsome Biscuits. But the food is so much more than good, it is the 5 star of 5 stars. It is fabulous eats. It's what you miss when you leave home. It's one of the first things you go back to when you're in town. All the dishes and desserts are all so much better than you've ever had before. I love you handsome biscuit. Signed: Evonne Matthews read more

I love this place so much! Food always amazing! This one you have to try for yourself because they are amazing! Everyone is very friendly. I am a shy person and everyone here is kind with great food you just can't beat that winning combination . read more

I may be the only sheep that's not following the herd here... but I really didn't think this place was that great and or special from any other biscuit place. I had high hopes due to the high rated reviews and a few of my friends visiting this place and saying it was one of the best biscuits they have ever had and I was sadly disappointed. This establishment is located on the corner of a very unassuming neighborhood. There doesn't seem to be much going around them. We were about the 10th person in line and it took about maybe 20 mins for us to order. This place gets really packed and the fact that it's really small doesn't really help. They need to change their FOH operations because they only have 1 register to order and that person also makes the specialty drinks of the day. Once you order you can either wait to pick up your food (barely any space to wait) or they call out your name and you can snag one of four tables inside or some benches outside. Me and my friend got the Hella Fitzgerald: fried chicken (dark meat) with bacon, cheddar, and sausage gravy. The biscuit was a little dry and crumbly and not really flavorful. The chicken was about twice the size of the biscuit and had to be eaten with a fork and knife. The chicken was nice and crispy but nothing anything to rave about. My gf got the Stevie and that was also fried chicken with pickles, mustard and honey. She liked it but also had the same sentiments about their biscuit itself. If the workers there think your chicken piece was small, they'll double it up and that's exactly what they did for her and I would consider her biscuit a fried chicken tower. My two reasons why I would give this place a thumbs up is that for the amount of food you get, you really get your moneys worth; and two is that we got a mango dreamsicle drink that day and it was sweet and refreshing. read more

--- Short Synopsis --- Handsome Biscuit is a nice small place with tasty food! The recommended Hella Fitzgerald was "hella" good and I liked their version of hash browns. --- Detailed Summary --- Delicious food and the portion size is not too large, which I enjoy. Also, the menu is small and simple so it's easy to see and choose what you want. Another aspect I enjoy. They feature sweet potato biscuit sandwiches and then they have some other smaller items. The location is a bit small with about 4 tables inside, but they have outside seating. The most popular biscuit sandwich and the one the cashier recommended was the hella Fitzgerald and I am glad I got it. They referred to it as the "hella". The biscuit could definitely stand by itself as a delicious biscuit, but it becomes even better when paired with the gravy, fried chicken, and bacon! The chicken had a crisp and tasty skin with nice moist interior!! It was a great rich biscuit sandwich and I would order it again. The hash browns were also recommended to me and we're definitely better than your average hash browns. I enjoyed the "patty" shape that it's in so you get both crisp and "mushy" parts of the hash brown potatoes. The hot sauce they recommended was also a nice compliment to the hash browns! It was sweeter than I expected but I liked it. It also went really well with the "hella". I am usually only in Norfolk because of business travel in the area. Regardless, I look forward to coming back to trying more of their sandwiches and maybe even some of their desserts. read more

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After hearing how amazing this place was from several people, a friend and I decided to try it for brunch. Upon first glance, it looked just like a shack on the side of Colonial Avenue in Norfolk. There isn't a lot of available parking, so be prepared to park on a side street and walk a little bit. As other reviews show, there are only 4 tables and some crates and benches to eat outside when it's warm out. I love how you can takeout in case you can't get anywhere to sit. The menu on the wall was very cute and made it very difficult for me to decide what to order! The guy who took my order recommended the Dill Nana with a bacon because I said I was looking for something a little lighter. I also ordered a side of hashbrowns. The biscuit was so crispy and fell apart in my mouth! I loved the spinach with the mayonnaise, and the bacon made the biscuit a little heartier. I'll definitely have to come back and try some of the other biscuits! I loved how the service was prompt and how friendly and helpful the staff were in helping me make a decision. I look forward to my next visit! read more

Handsome Biscuit - Dill Nana with Bacon and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I'm let down. I was looking forward to the greens. They were better before. If you get them make sure the greens are not bad. I won't be going back last time for me read more

Handsome Biscuit - Why would I be sent this - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I'm a fan. Good music. Good people. And good food. The prices are way cheap and the portions are huge. The food seems purposely selected. Local. Organic. Consistent. Think of a artistic deli but with made to order fresh protein and topping of course with an emphasis on the biscuit. Additionally. It's not your moms biscuit. I say that to say these are biscuit sandwiches. Huge. Mega. If size matters this is the place. I had the Stevie. It's a fried chicken thigh served with pickles. Homemade mustard. Local honey on a sweet potato biscuit. Delish! Attention to detail is their specialty. I'm a fab and I'll come back. This is what local foodies want. Places like this. Good job handsome biscuit. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Stevie. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia