Tried this spot for a carryout brunch over the weekend. The food was pretty solid. I personally would have liked a bit more flavor in the gravy and biscuits but they were definitely very tasty nonetheless. The pickup process for online placed orders was kind of confusing because they did have a super long line out the door. I would recommend them having a separate line or window for online orders to clear up confusion and cut down on wait times. Bottom line though, place your order online if you don't want to wait for a while. You get plenty of food for your money here also and the handmade sodas are bomb! read more

Let me start off with saying if, I can give this establishment zero stars I would have. The pictures look nothing like the food at all, I got a chicken biscuit with fries and a iced tea. All the food I received was cold not even hot, I went home to warm it up and it tasty like rubber. Would never come here again don't be fooled. read more

Been here quite a few times now and the food is always great. One negative is that the seating is a litte rough to come by when the weather is bad. Another is that their biscuits seemed to have tapered off a little in quality over the last couple years (reason I docked a star). But that could just be me. Overall, a really solid place for breakfast. read more

Love the food here! The system for ordering is also really convenient, and the prices are decent too.

What an enjoyable meal! I was grabbing a to-go breakfast for some friends and me so I decided I had to try the handsome biscuit before leaving Norfolk for a while. I parked (in their tiny parking lot) and entered the building to be greeted by a 10ish person line at 11AM on a Friday. Go back to work people! I was not happy about having to wait so long.. but I was determined. When I reached the counter I was greeted by a zealous young lady with more energy than I was ready for at this time in the morning.. definitely made me forget about the line. Possibly a bit too much, but that's a non-problem. I took her recommendation and ordered the "Stevie" with the house made hot sauce added as well as a cup of coffee. All to go. So the Stevie is fried chicken on a biscuit with pickles and honey as I recall, with the hot sauce being an interesting and contrasting addition since now there was sweet (honey), tart (pickles), salty (chicken), and spicy from the sauce. It worked far better than I could have imagined and came together to make one of the better breakfast/lunch sandwiches I've ever had. Overall I think this place was worth the small line and it was also very much worthwhile taking the suggestion of the energetic young lady up front. Thanks for the awesome service! Check this place out if ever you're nearby! Try the Stevie with hot sauce! read more

Delicious and different eclectic Biscuits! An iconic eatery in Ghent near downtown Norfolk. Definitely a must try and your hooked. Recommend going early or before your super hungry there is usually a line out the door but service very quick! read more

this place has been around for a couple of years and is phenomenal. the shop is pretty small, so i'd highly recommend going on weekdays or as early as possible on the weekends. pictured below: Hella Fitzgerald (fried chicken with bacon, cheddar, and red eye sausage gravy with an added egg), Stevie (fried chicken with pickles, whole grain mustard and honey), and a side of hash browns (one side will be enough for 2 people). read more

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Best breakfast and lunch joint in the area If you want something unique and tasty!!! It's comfort food to the max, so calorie counters should beware!!!! Whoever came up with this idea is a genius. If you love biscuits - GO! read more

If you like an $8 sub-par biscuit made of sweet potatoes and a hipster vibe this is your place. Me? I prefer a nice southern style fluffy buttermilk biscuit with a fair amount of protein on top. I'll see y'all at Bojangles next time. read more

This place will make you into a breakfast regular! The food is great and the quality consistent between locations and multiple visits. I've included a few pictures of my favorite menu items, the Dill Na Na, Hot Betty and PB &JB (as a vegetarian it's great they have several meatless items on the menu). My meat eating honey loves the Hella Fits Gerald. Give the hash browns a try they are the best on the block! The house made Lupo sauce is pretty great too, we brought a bottle to take home. read more

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Came back after 3 years being away from Hampton roads area, this place still doesn't disappoint me. I always thought that sweet potato biscuit in general is quite dry but with all the topping you get, it just holds the flavor really good. My favorite dishes are Stevie & Blue Blazer. Their price is kind. This is one of my top 5 restaurants in Norfolk. read more

Totally overrated I've had sweet potatoes biscuits and they were to die for this place is basic

I finally tried this place. I ordered the classic chicken sandwich with a side of fries. The sandwich was delIcious. The breading on the chicken was nice and crispy, and the chicken was cooked well and juicy. I don't always like all things sweet potato, but I knew I had to try the biscuit. The biscuit was delicious and not too much sweet potato for me. I came on a Saturday afternoon around 2 pm. I heard it was busy earlier in the day, but I was the only one when I came. The restaurant is small on the inside so if you want to eat in it is best to go at off peak times. They also have a patio or you could take the food to go. I will definitely be back and take friends here when they come to town for a visit. Glad I was finally able to try it. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Chicken Classic Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Finally got to try it and it was everything I could imagine and more. The food was amazing! Who can say no to fried chicken in a biscuit with delicious toppings...*drools* We also got the hash browns which came with a delicious lupo sauce for those that like a bit of a kick. The bread pudding was on point as well. Calories were well worth it. The biscuits are made of sweet potatoes..that's healthy right? ;) read more

Overrated. Not great; not terrible. Just okay. Not a fan of the biscuit - too thick and a bit stodgy.

When you want a biscuit but you want more...this is the spot. Flavor combinations that touch every taste bud in In your mouth. read more

I was very excited to try this restaurant, because the reviews were fantastic. Unfortunately, the 4/5 star ratings confuse me. I ordered the Hella Fitzgerald. The biscuit was soft and flaky but tasted weird. I'm not sure of the ingredients, but its taste was far from biscuit-like. The red-eye gravy had a sharp, bland, and unpleasant aftertaste. My meal came with hash browns, but I didn't receive them. I spent almost $11 on the meal and I was completely disappointed. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I was so excited about this place. My black cherry soda was delicious. read more

Loved it until I returned to being vegan in 2016. I miss it like crazy. PUHLEEEEEEEZE make something I can eat. Biscuits are my favorite

I was very pleased with the biscuit I had, the chicken was tender and juicy without being overly fried. And the biscuit itself was amazing. Would definitely stop by again. read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a few years now but never had the chance until this morning. I ordered the Shorty with bacon, cheese, and an over easy egg. The egg was over cooked and the sandwich was bland. I opened it up to add some seasonings and noticed that there was a hair that had been cooked into the egg. So I know it didn't come from me. I was really excited about this place but was severely let down. read more

Handsome Biscuit - Hair cooked in egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Last week I was trucking down Colonial Ave. in Norfolk when I ran across Handsome Biscuit. At first I thought that Chinese Restaurant had turned into a biscuit restaurant?... but quickly remembered that the restaurant in question was in the same place but on Monticello. It's the first time I had seen H.B., but it wouldn't be the last. On Thursday of this week, I told a coworker, "I got this new spot I wanna check out. Are you game?" He's always game to try something new. I had already seen the pictures left by Trash M., so I was ready to try something new. On Thursday, we arrived about 11.30, found a seat and settled in to check out the menu...I grabbed the paper one, my buddy checked out the chalkboard. On day one (you'll see why this is important later), I ordered the A.C. Slawter...I first saw it as A.C. Slater...isn't that the guy from Saved by the Bell? Anyway, I digress. The Slawter has pulled pork BBQ, apple coleslaw, and lupo hot sauce. Boy, was it good. This pork was not the smoke-ringed super Q that I used to, but it's was full of flavor and able to stand on it own. The slaw was somewhat sweet and the hot sauce brought it all together - salty, sweet, and spicy. My buddy had the Blue Blazer - fried chicken with spicy pickled red cabbage, and bleu chesse dressing. He loved it. I had a small taste and it was pretty amazing as well. Fast forward to Friday....Yes, Friday! I was there again today for an encore performance. I think one of the owner dudes recognized us, but didn't say anything. Thanks, Bud! Today, I went for the Hella Fitzgerald. This is Joe D's fault, by the way. He wrote a wonderful review about his. He said he wanted to try the Slawter, but I beat him to it. Anyway, The Fitzgerald has a hungryman-sized piece of chicken on it. From the taste and the texture, I think it was thigh. They must have known that I'm a leg man! It comes with bacon, cheddar, and sausage red eye gravy. It was a phenomenal sandwich. It was well balanced (although it's almost too big to piece up and bite) and the flavors were spot on. I have to admit that I've never been a huge fan of red eye gravy; this one had a slight coffee taste...not enough to chase me away. I'd get that biscuit again and again. That buddy I was telling you about went for the Slawter. The response..."Sorry, we all out." Next, "Let me try the Mr. Close Love, then.' Before he could say 'Love'...."86 The Mr. Close Love; we are out of belly". Strike Two! He eventually went for the Stevie - fried chicken with pickles, whole grain mustard, and honey. He said it was great, but he must have been disappointed that choices one and two were already out. He could only say, "Next time!' We also had the Hash Bron Crisp. In was OK, but top crisp and bottom casserole-ly. Good eating, but I wanted more crisp. The potato salad, on the other hand, was amazing -- perfectly cooked skin-on potatoes with raw greens, boiled eggs, and lightly dressed. Different and more delicious than any other potato salad I've ever had. To wash it all down, we went for that red currant pineapple in-house drink. The red currants are sour, the pinapple juice super sweet, then topped off with seltzer water. 'Wonderfully refreshing' are the two words that come to mind. Who would guess that the guys behind 'The Boot' would move down the street and around the corner, come up with a sweet potato biscuit sandwich shop...they're not open for breakfast... and create their own little niche lunch-time only joint. I love this place, but promised myself that I won't go there again two days in a row! read more

Honest 5 stars, i can't still of anything negative to say about this place. every time i've visited was a great experience.

Ok I've sent my husband out here (3 minutes away) four different times this week. The shorty with bacon- is bomb. Like dayum. The Hella Fitzgerald is also amazing. The chicken is so juicy. The gravy so savory. I could eat here all the time for breakfast. I love the biscuits. Ordered their special daily sodas. They are also good although they are a little too sweet but that's ok. The steamed veggies we got, I think it was kale or spinach was good but my husband didn't like them due to the amount of vinegar that saturated them. Overall- five stars from me because I've not been disappointed yet. And I have a new found relationship with biscuits. read more

I really was not impressed at all! Poor customer service and my fried chicken biscuit did not taste fresh! The chicken was very dry! The only thing my husband and I enjoyed was the hash brown potatoes! read more

Handsome Biscuit - Does not look fresh at all! SMH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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So I was looking for a new spot to try on Yelp! and saw some photos of the humble Sweet Potato biscuit sandwhich on a beautiful simple white plate. How could I turn that up? I called my friend and we hopped in the car over to Handsome Biscuit. The *only* reason this place doesn't get a 5 stars is because there are 3 tables (but I'm sure with how good their food is, this won't be an issue for long and in the summer I'd be completely happy to eat outside). So, we felt a little rushed as people were eyeing our tables enviously. But you didn't come here to read about seating arrangements, you want to know about the food. I had the AC Slawter, the pork was simply fantasic with some lovely spcing, and the hotsauce and biscuit complemented it so well. Toss on some thick slaw and you got a great sandwhich. If you're a big guy/gal you might consider picking up two of these (what can I say, we live in a super size 'murica). If you're looking for a right size portion though, just get one, you won't be disapointed. Two gentleman asked how our meal was, and it wasn't just a check-mark on some list, I genuinely felt like they cared about how the meal was. This place oozes "Hip Local Joint" and makes Starbucks feel like a McDonalds. You want awesome food, with good spice, at the right price, Handsome Biscuit, I'm a fan. read more

Disappointing to say the least. A+ to this small business for selling local and organic. Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan of their bland chicken biscuit (the Stevie or hella fitz). We also tried the PB&J as well as mustard greens... Meh. The local honey was very runny and as Rosalind had mentioned, the hot sauce had a funky aftertaste. Service, prices, and drink selection were fantastic, however, we were so disappointed with our chicken sandwiches that we threw them out before finishing them. It's literally just a deep fried piece of chicken on a biscuit. The best part of our meal was the chocolate salted pecan cookie. As advertised, they are as good enough to make a grown man cry. Unfortunately, the cookie, service, and prices weren't enough to make us come back. read more

I was so excited to finally get to Handsome Biscuit, really, I was. The YELP reviews have been numerous and outstanding. What would I get? I have drooled over all the pictures and read all the reviews..... and there were plenty of parking spots...ok, it was friggin cold out, crisp and sunny, but cold. The weather worked to our benefit...(Michiganders)...no big deal. I felt that slump in my stomach when we walked in. I counted 4 heads in the kitchen and 3 empty tables loaded with dirty dishes. I think there are only 5 tables in there, just picture it.....gawd. Perhaps a whirlwind of diners just left, I didn't see their cars pass me, but...hey, it's possible. We grabbed the clean table in the corner next to the chalk board. You guys know where it is. I settled on the Blue Blazer and he had the Mr. Close Love. When I inquired about beverages, we were offered several canned items. I asked about the home made sodas and was told they hade a grapefruit/jalapeño and a coffee, I ordered the coffee. My name was called, picked up our sandwiches and asked for the beverages...oh, what did you order? I told her. Slight delay, got them. Asked for silver....the fork container only had one....got another. I will certainly say the flavors of bleu cheese and pickled red cabbage was a new circus on my palate, wowza but the fried chicken fell way short. There was a very fatty thigh under that crust. If you're going to use dark meat, trim the fat off, it's not pleasant. My husbands pork had half the height than any in the pictures. I know, I should have snapped a shot. Thanks for bearing with me on this review. Here's the reason for the low rating. The handsome guy seemed to be struggling with the home-made soda maker. Perhaps that's why he didn't offer me one, I inquired. It's located behind the front counter, right in front of our table. He came around to remove a few planks to access the plumbing...asking incoming people to step back...he forgot about us. He exposed a disgusting mess of a plumbing fiasco. My husband warned me to "look away". I saw it. After he was pleased with his correction he replaced the planks, took orders and made more sodas. Never washing his hands or putting on gloves. Why couldn't he just say his machine wasn't working? read more

I am literally afraid to write this review. I think all the hipsters of Ghent will try to hunt me down and have me hanged for not loving The Handsome Biscuit, but here it goes...SO unimpressed! My husband, my sister, and myself all decided to try handsome biscuit for the first time together and we were all super excited, because, well who wouldn't have high hopes? I mean LOOK at those biscuit sandwiches! They are beautiful and make amazing food porn. And on top of the mouth watering pictures, it seems the vast majority LOVES this place. Well, this is one place that has made me doubt fellow yelpers, because the only thing this place has going for it is originality and presentation, because the flavor was just.. Blah. That's all I can really say to describe the three different biscuits we all got. My sister got the Dill NaNa and the only thing that was decent was the dill mayo on it, which was sparse. Any bite without the dill mayo was so bland. My husband got the pork BBQ biscuit (sorry, I do not remember the name of it) and again, the flavor did NOT match up with how amazing it sounded and looked. It was blah. Bland. And I got the super famous hella Fitzgerald. Again, blah. Where the hell is the seasoning on everything? How is a biscuit with fried chicken, sausage gravy, and cheddar cheese, bland?? Beats me, but someone in the kitchen is seriously afraid of seasonings. The idea of this place is so wonderful. The execution, however, is anything but wonderful. read more

Awesome. I was worried about sweet potato biscuits being too sweet or weird but they were fantastic. Even the house made chicken sausage was really good. We went to the location by ODU, which was much larger than the original location. Food wasn't ready super fast which makes me think they make it then and there. I got the hella Fitzgerald and it was filling and delicious. My wife got a sausage egg and cheese and that was also tasty, but she wished she had gotten a specialty biscuit instead. All in all, we will go again and often. read more

Oh handsome biscuit, however am I to rate you less than a 5... It's been a long road coming to try this place out. It has been talked, pointed, and planned and the day finally came! On a nice cool Tuesday afternoon, me and the lady walked all the way here. We were ready to try what our eyes have feasted with Yelp pics and the house made sodas. The first up, the Dill Na Na ordered by the bday lady! Nice frittata in a strata (they call it egg), dill mayo, clumps of arugula and just deliciousness all around topped and bottomed by delicious sweet potato biscuit! Brunch party in mouths!! Second in line, Mr. Close Love may just make love in people's mouths...uhhmmmm.. Roast pork (shoulder), mustard, and a cucumber between two sweet potato biscuits to "hold it." This was pretty damn good, something about it made me want to order it even when not the hugest fan of mustard. The roast pork was just delicious, cooked well and soft! So, they accidentally messed up when there. I'm pretty chill about those things, and the guy approached us with a cookie apologizing for the mistake before I even realized there was something wrong. Besides all the other service, this topped the amazing service. The cookie had nuts, I hate nuts, but damn did I munch on it because of the ooey gooey chocolate ways that cookie had. This place was delicious! read more

On my way home from the gym, traveling through the oft-maligned Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk, I noticed a small building that just ...didn't fit. A sign, popping out in hyper-realistic 3D, read "HANDSOME BISCUIT." The building was tinged in bright orange and cleanly appointed in contrast to the surrounding rows of aging residential and semi-dilapidated industrial structures. Across the street is a convenience store shielded beneath iron bars and security cameras. I thought to myself, "What the hell is this place doing here?" My curiosity quelled as I left those mystifying twelve seconds behind and continued with daily life. Weeks passed... Then, a few days ago I discovered their yelp page listed under "New Restaurants" and immediately I recognized it. I texted a foodie friend to get his two cents, and he responded- "I JUST ATE THERE 2 HOURS AGO. GREASY GOODNESS." My love affair with the biscuit sandwich has been rocky, to say the least. In the past I've had some delicious versions (homemade, ex-mother-in-law's house, once at Bojangles, all involving chicken and/or bacon, egg & cheese) and some terrible versions (Hardees, Bojangles on a bad day, Bob Evans). The biscuit is a difficult medium to work with from a sandwich standpoint. If the biscuit is too undercooked, it bastes the roof of one's mouth with floury paste and falls flat. Too overcooked, it crumbles into a pile of chunks. What intrigued me about Handsome Biscuit is their decision to use sweet potato flour on all of their biscuits. Sweet potato dough locks in moisture better, has a slightly denser consistency than regular flour, and exhibits a delicate, mildly sweet flavor. I set a date for Thursday, my day off, at 11am, between the morning and lunch rushes. The miniscule parking lot was filled up, so I parked on the street. Inside, there was one customer ahead of me and a quirky-looking hipster family sitting in the corner among the five tables inside. I ordered two "Hella Fitzgeralds, " a "Dill NaNa," the hash brown crisp, and Dijon potato salad. Several items I ordered to go, but I was too hungry to wait for my own biscuit so I ordered in. I would wash it down with the Pineapple Mint Aguafresca, a delectably complex house-made soda. The manager/owner, who resembles a more serious Joel McHale, was very kind, took my order patiently, and had me scan my credit card on the house IPad. All very 21st Century. My plate arrived seemingly upon a cloud, enwreathed in an effervescent halo. I swear to Jesus I heard angels singing from the Mondrian-inspired, industrial-chic rafters overhead. Before me rested a 7"-tall, utopian sculpture of carbohydrates, fowl, swine and cheddar the likes of which I had never seen in person. As I had been briefed, this was a fork and knife affair. The Hella Fitzgerald was a biblical experience. The dark meat chicken (probably thigh) was perfectly crisp, golden and flavorful. The thick-sliced bacon lent a benevolent, smoky crunch and was complimented well by shredded cheddar. The sausage-laden black eyed pea gravy was drizzled atop the meat in excellent measure- not too much, which would have overtaken the sandwich and turned it into a "biscuit & gravy" plate, but not a skimpy portion, either. As I had predicted, the biscuit stood up well to the other ingredients texturally, and the flavor was a biscuit aficionado's dream come true. I have had excellent frittatas before, but the Dill NaNa, a potato and onion specimen blanketed in seared arugula and accentuated by the tangy coolness of their house aioli, ranks way up there. They bravely place it in a biscuit and I applaud their maverick orchestration of starches. The heaviness of the biscuit contrasts against the airiness of the frittata, the aioli coalesces with the warm arugula, a subtle bitterness parallels the sweetness of the tuber. I get it. I love it. The hash browns were some of the best I've had. Emanating a morning steam like dew upon a potato field, shreds crusted with the perfect caramelization and crowned with a handsome garnish of mixed greens, this dish qualified as a nominee for Best Supporting Carb. Potato salad was simply-prepared and delicious, featuring an oddly harmonious combination of green beans, arugula, and savory mayonnaise (or aioli?) and topped with an overeasy egg. Ok, the egg was unnecessary. But who am I to complain? By this point, my discerning tastebuds had been humbled by the assault of textures and flavors; I was practically numb from the caloric fallout. The Handsome Biscuit is a fitting name, but if you are watching your diet, beware. The food is heavy and unapologetically unhealthy. I passed it on the way home from the gym, and now my greatest desire is to return to the gym and after many hours compensating with sweat, revisit. I fear the cycle may repeat indefinitely. read more

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Delicious! The biscuits are out of this world! The prices aren't bad either. Good portions. Friendly service. Recommend to everyone! read more

Handsome Biscuit - Shorty, hash and hot betty with coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Thank God I live in DC. I would be a fat, fat woman if I lived anywhere near this place. The biscuit itself, the chicken, the toppings, the hash browns, the hot sauce- yumyumyumyum. I tried the Bleu Blazer and when I come back, I'll try the Bleu blazer again because there was nothing imperfect about it. I saw pics online of that special Nutella biscuit so maybe I'll just eat both when the day comes that I find both on the menu. Customer service here is top notch. The staff hooked us up with a ginormous plate of hash browns bc they came out a little late, gave us some free lemon bars, and gave me that crack hot sauce when I asked for ketchup (who knew hot sauce could be so mild, sweet, spicy and addicting at the same time?). I love you Handsome Biscuit. read more

Every time I'm in Norfolk, this place is on my "go to" place for food. I've been to their original spot and I was pleasantly surprised that they opened a second location. This place already earned my 5-stars so I'm just comparing the old and new place. The parking is much more plentiful. The place is new, so it's airy and bright. Same menus; what you see on their board, is what you will get placed in front of you - picture perfect. I wish there were more beef option. Entrees are served on either biscuit or bun. I went for the bun because biscuits tends to crumble especially loaded with meat and condiments. As it was, I had to use the old trick of flipping over the sandwich as soon as the bottom bun got soaked. A full meal, sides, and drinks (sorry, too full for desserts) cost a party of three $40. I think that's a steal! Good move on the business expansion, while keeping the menu true to your roots. My guests who were from out of town, thought that this was worth the 3+ hours drive. read more

Redunkulous! It's hard to not echo everything else that's been said about this awesomely amazing place. When I first went shortly after they opened, my favorite was the Stevie. Enter Mr. Close Love. I no longer can think of anything but him. He has my heart forever. My kids love the Stevie and the Hella Fitzgerald. My mom tried the Bleu Blazer and loved it. The Husband has gotten various biscuits and loved them all. The potato salad is not your traditional potato salad. I don't like any potato salad other than my mama's, my own, & the Amish Market up in Germantown, MD. But, now I LURVE HB's version of the potato salad. Healthy arugula and a garlicky dressing that doesn't overwhelm but compliments everything...including the over hard egg. The house made sodas are always amazing. Everything there is genius. Pure genius. The staff is really nice too. There is a lone hidden bathroom and the one time I used it, it was spotless. Cool arse red toilet too. As much as I love DC and all the amazing food places up there. There is NO equivalent for Handsome Biscuit...and that makes me sad...very sad. Only thing I wish they would do...rename it the Sexxay Biscuit. Maybe they could for a DC location?? Please oh please oh please. read more

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I am in love with Handsome Biscuit. They just GET IT. Their pretty singular focus is on the chicken biscuit and I would pay double what I did to have one of these in my area. I think I have dreams in the night about these biscuits. Do yourself a favor and eat here regularly. read more

Please open a fried chicken restaurant. I mean, there is nothing I can say about this great place's amazing food that hasn't already been said, but, let me tell you... All the classic fried chicken places around here? I eat the chicken off the Hella Fitzgerald and see just how lazy those old "classic" spots have been the past twenty or so years. If you had a restaurant just for fried chicken like that, believe me, I would come. Until then, everyone order the Hella Fitzgerald! read more

Picked up dinner on Friday night. The 2 biscuit sammiches we ordered (bleu blazer, hella fitzgerald) were, by default, delicious, so no need to go into detail. Y'all already know. Here's the thing. We were given a sample of the bread pudding to try. It's... life changing. What are you doing right now? Stop it. At work? Dip. Your boss will get over it. Come here NOW and get you a bread pudding. They're made with their signature sweet potato biscuits, and have a bourbon vanilla (?) glaze, and it's better than probably anything your grandma ever made. Sweet (but not TOO sweet) rich, warm, and the perfect size to share between two people. Just an all-around great dessert, and this is coming from someone who so isn't into bread pudding. Have you left yet? GO read more

It was my first time in VA and was told to try to this place. This place is a must if you visit the Norfolk area. The small cozy restaurant allows for this homey feel. The moment we ordered the cashier offered the best customer service. Made the experience very personal! The food and drinks were served quickly and we made amazing! We had the hella Fitzgerald and the Stevie! The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy while the biscuits add the perfect fluffy texture. Those had to be hands down the best biscuits I've had. Next time I come to VA I will definitely be back ! read more

Handsome Biscuit - Hella Fitzgerald, Stevie, hash and their house made soda of raspberry and mango. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Before I get into the details, I just have one thing to say, Wow. Wow to the food, wow to the people, and wow the incredible concept that the guys over at Handsome Biscuit have been able to create. Now, I will be honest, when first hearing about Handsome Biscuit, a small restaurant that had just opened five days prior to my visit, in a not so delightful part of town, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I figured the food would be mediocre and would mainly cater to the area in which it is located. After spending some time at Handsome Biscuit, trying their food and getting to know the guys behind the counter, all I can say is that I was terribly mistaken. The food that is being served at this small, hip, and trendy restaurant is right on par with many of the "fine dining" restaurants that line the streets of Ghent. All at price that is comparable to a fast food joint. At Handsome Biscuit, they serve one of the best biscuits I have ever had the opportunity of enjoying, and do so in many different fashions. As of now, the menu has nine different varieties of biscuit "sandwiches" that feature ingredients like peanut butter, mixed berry jam and salted butter all the way to roasted pork shoulder, sweet hot mustard and cucumber; and if you are looking to customize your sandwich even more, Handsome Biscuit gives you the choice of adding bacon or an over easy egg for just a dollar more. During my visit at Handsome Biscuit, I had a sandwich called the "Bleu Blazer", a single biscuit, and their homemade pineapple and red currant soda all for an even $10. Something that truly surprised me was that the only type of biscuits they serve are sweet potato. I must say, I am in no way, shape, or form, a fan of sweet potatoes, but these guys are really doing something right. When you first receive your biscuit, it comes simply wrapped in a piece of parchment paper, no frills or unnecessary presentation. On the outside, it looks somewhat intimidating, yet "handsome", but after breaking it open, you realize that it is very different from most biscuits, in that is has almost a cakey texture. The taste you get, when you take your first bite, is sweet, but after swallowing all of the deliciousness, you begin to taste a sharp, cheddar like flavor. Definitely a sensory overload! Now, when you pair this biscuit with perfectly seasoned fried chicken, pickled red cabbage, and bleu cheese dressing, you get what the guys at Handsome Biscuit like to call, "Bleu Blazer". The "Blue Blazer" contains some very unique ingredients, which on their own have very distinct flavors; however after they are all combined together, it somehow works. The sour cabbage balances out the sweet flavors found in the biscuit, while the bitter and sharp flavor that comes from the bleu cheese dressing really works to bring out all of the savory seasonings that come about in their moist, yet crunchy, fried chicken. While the food is awesome, the overall ambiance and feel they have created in the restaurant is just as incredible! I mean lets be real, any restaurant that has Bob Marley playing through the speakers when you enter, is bound to be great. Not only is it relaxing, but it also gives you the feel that it is one of those good old lunchtime food joints, where everybody knows everybody, but newcomers are always welcome. Overall, Handsome Biscuit gets an A+ in my book. The messy, delicious and fun food they serve up, mixed with the hip and trendy atmosphere, create an experience that you can't get anywhere else in Norfolk. To see photos go to www.ArthurJayPhotography.com read more