Seriously one of the best burgers I have ever had, and the buns are homemade. I am not a burger fan normally, but I crave these. Meat is flavorful and fresh too. They have really yummy green beans and homemade Mac N Cheese too. Classic diner vibes! We will be back. Family owned and staff were family. So kind and welcoming. read more

I had to come visit when I saw them posting on Facebook that they had a great Gluten Free selection. We decided to go on a Saturday afternoon and it was a pleasant experience. I ordered the hamburger steak platter with collards and potato salad, ( I did get the hushpuppies but took that home for my kiddo) I also splurged on the fried pickles. Everything was great! I have been craving fried pickles and they are hard to find gluten free. They had GF cake but I was too full to enjoy a slice. Maybe next time :) My husband ordered a hamburger and also said it tasted good. If you are looking for a diner experience. This will give it to you for sure. The service was quick and friendly. There were multiple tvs playing a variety of shows perfect if you have multiple people in your party. Overall it was good and we will be back if you are out that way again! read more

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I live nearby and had passed this place a hundred times before deciding to give it a try. To be completely honest, I'd seen this place mentioned in chats identifying MAGA supportive businesses and that certainly gave me pause. BUT unless I see the business pushing their political viewpoints I never know how accurate rumors are plus I like to assess things for myself. Group of 3 came in on a rainy Memorial Day afternoon. We were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress who told us to sit wherever we'd like and she'd be right over. The place was not busy and our waitress was very sweet and efficient. We each ordered a different breakfast item (served all day) and I have to say everything was tasty. Pancakes cooked the way I like with crispy edges. The breakfast potatoes were crispy seasoned cubes but not at all greasy. I love that sourdough bread is an option. Overall, it's a good diner breakfast in a diner environment. We didn't get any dessert but there was a woman there as we were checking out who raved about the cake slices there and told us she comes almost every day for a slice of cake. I forgot to snap pics but the pics on here look very consistent with what we had and saw. read more

Nice little diner with racing decor to spare. Was able to walk in and grab a table as the place wasn't packed. The lady behind the counter told us to take a seat wherever we'd like and she'd be right over with menus. Upon receiving menus, our drink orders were taken and she gave a little while to look over the menu. After placing our order, our food arrived within 15 minutes. The initial presentation of the food told me everything I needed to know. The food was delicious. Good ol fashioned homemade breakfast that you'd expect from a diner. The prices are reasonable as well. read more

Hotrodders Cafe - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Went for restaurant week. Small, friendly place. Auto themed decorations. Food was good reasonably priced. Personable service. We Will be returning. read more

Good food, friendly and professional service and interesting ambiance. Will come back again.

We received fast and friendly service during our visit, which set the tone right away. The restaurant has a personable, small town cafe vibe which was welcoming. As for the food, the pancakes were pretty decent, the turkey bacon was definitely top tier, and the eggs were quite good as well. The French toast, surprisingly lacked flavor which was a little disappointing. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and we plan to return to explore more of the menu- especially since we've heard great things about their lunch options. read more

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I was on the search for a burger, and happened upon this place. It has a classic diner feel to it and there is a big enough menu to warrant at least a few more visits. There are multiple TVs playing at the same time, all different channels too. I thought that was interesting. There are pictures of cars everywhere and photos of people with their cars on the wall. I really enjoyed the cheeseburger and fries. (they write little messages on top of the buns. I'm just glad the one on mine wasn't rude or anything.) The banana pudding was really good too. The sweet tea was good enough for more than one refill. My server was very nice and seemed to be working hard. The place seemed clean. As it is, they are proudly "women-owned" and I think that's pretty cool. Cars, food, and chicks. Definitely a win-win-win for any dude out there that's into that stuff. Some of the older gentlemen at one of the tables near me tonight were certainly letting their voices be heard and not all of them were nice. So maybe there aren't that many left. One of them decided to go behind the counter and play with the dirty dishes. I'm not exactly sure what his deal was. Only complaints: the bathroom was gender-neutral, which could cause problems and just makes me feel uncomfortable, personally. It's also a one-person deal, which is a double-edged sword at best. And behind a couple of the booths, in the corner of the dining room, there is a play area set up for whom I assume are small children. That could get intrusive and annoying if it's a busy day. It seems really out of place and unnecessary. Especially when there are creepy dolls, Mini-Walmart shopping carts, and a full pretend kitchen set that gives off an "anything you can do, I can do better" vibe. If there are any friendly competitions between the cook and the kids on who can prepare a better meal in the future, I wouldn't be surprised. There are also lots of ads and photos printed onto the tables, which makes it very awkward to eat your food while a bunch of faces are staring back up at you. I just put stuff over the creepy images while I'm there, which is what I recommend if it bothers you as well. However, they did have little packs of marmalade at each table, so I'll be back for sure. read more

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Homemade burger bun was amazing! Angus beef was excellent! This was my first time eating here and by far the best burger in Hampton roads! A++++ read more

Hotrodders Cafe - Classic Cheeseburger with fresh cut fries! - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Oh my God we love hot trotters. The hospitality was 10 out of 10 actually 20 out of 10. The food was superb exactly what I wanted. Homemade cooking gave me old school in New York diner vibes. Definitely going back. read more

The goddess just right. Not to fancy and delicious. Exactly what you'd expect for breakfast. I heard scrambled eggs, bacon and wheat toast. Nothing fancy, but that's just exactly what I wanted. The service was fast and our server was very kind and attentive. It was Thursday before Easter weekend, so I don't think there was as much going on as normal. One of the other patrons were marked that it was pretty slow. I was OK with that. I will be back. read more

Been back many times since first. Much better experience. Not smokey either; so wanted to updated the star rating. Sometimes they have really good desserts available. Sometimes they make a bean soup of some kind (can't remember the name, maybe Navy bean?); I'm told is fantastic; and wishes it was available regularly, or at least a certain day of the week. read more

Cool place! Great food. You can tell that everyone there were regulars, the owner and staff knew everyone. They are very celiac friendly too. I'm going back! read more

Hotrodders Cafe - Biscuits & Gravy (1/2 serving) and 1 pancake. - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

They had gluten-free fried chicken and desserts. I was very excited to try them out. Will be back.

I found myself in the Great Bridge section of Chesapeake recently around lunchtime and I decided to stop by Hotrodders Cafe. I'm a creature of habit and when I find something I like, I'll tend to stick with it. The Reuben sandwich here is my favorite and sometimes, not often, but sometimes, I'll make a special trip over here just to satisfy my cravings for this incredible creation. It's plied high with pastrami, grilled to perfection and served piping hot. It was love at first bite for me! read more

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A real family restaurant and sweet waitress. The food was delicious! We ordered the Hamburger Steak and fried green tomatoes. Oh, they were so yummy. read more

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Amazing food and service!! Raquelle was so friendly and attentive. She made out first time visiting a wonderful experience!

This is a nice little mom n pop shop. The food is traditional Americana and it's surprisingly affordable. There's great banter between the kitchen and the regulars and when I say regulars I am telling the truth. There a lot of good folks that show up daily. Photos of local antique cars line the walls and you will find some of these cars in the parking lot. It's a great place for friends and family alike to come for a hot meal. read more

We are starting to be regulars at this cute diner. As everyone says, the service is good and really friendly. Also, they are super good with changes! I recently got the fish with green beans and S. Potato fries. The fish was just fantastic, and everything came out nice and hot. I told her how much I loved it and I'm not easy to please! read more

Super friendly service with generous portions and a fun atmosphere. Absolutely loved going in and enjoying lunch at Hotrodders Cafe. The decor is all sorts of nostalgic Americana and the food was on point. Coupled with a very friendly staff, I can't say enough nice things. I definitely plan on going back. read more

When I get there It's a little edgy but I like it. I either feel like a motor cyclist or a vintage car driver. The food is always good I even went there on my Birthday I got some cake. Like it A lot read more

Great food! Had the best Brunswick Stew and my hubby preferred the Rueben sandwich. Server was great and had a good sense of humor. Love the old soda shop/diner atmosphere. read more

Had lunch here with the family. It's a fairly basic diner type restaurant. I definitely think they could clean up the random furniture and clutter and maybe update the decor. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. The food was okay...nothing that I'd hurry back for. The fries, both regular and sweet potato, were great. The burger my son got was rather dry, but the sandwiches and hot dog were good. The macaroni and cheese served should really not be kraft Mac and cheese. That was disappointing. Again, it wasn't a bad experience, but it's not something that I would rave about or make any real effort to return to. read more

The food was good and so was the service. They were not very busy when we were there. I will definitely be back.

Great place for your regular 50' s style burger and fries, hotdogs, barbecue, coleslaw you name it, like fast comfort food! Friendly staff too! read more

I've wanted to try this place for a while, so i dashed it while in the area. The pork chop meal was just ok for me. There were 2 nice size pieces with a side of Mac and Cheese ( not good at all) and beans (they were ok). My son at the 2 Nathan hotdogs with a fruit cup. There were no condiments added or in the bag, but he liked it once we added everything. I'm glad I got a chance to try it. There may be other things on the menu that are a better pick. read more

Hotrodders Cafe - Nathan hotdogs - my son really liked it. Had to add our own condiments - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Came to try breakfast but had to get a cheeseburger again!! They are amazing!! Cheeseburger read more

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Always the best! Always timely! Always friendly! Recommend to all! Get the house cut fries.

I ordered chicken wings through the Yelp app and by the time I arrived they were hot and ready. It was tasteful and there was plenty of wings. She also remembered to ask me if I wanted ranch dressing. Would order again. read more

The chicken César wrap was delicious! The double cheeseburger was ok, the bun was fresh, the tomato had no flavor, the lettuce was fresh and the meat patties were dry. Fries were home cut and delicious. The servers customer service was amazing! Very expensive for a basic burger and chicken wrap. read more

Hotrodders Cafe - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great "mom & pop" restaurant in Chesapeake. I had breakfast, which was delicious. The staff, exceptional. The ambiance caters to fans of "Hotrods," or Hotrodders, hence the name. Definitely recommend. read more

Service and food were both very good! Orders were accurate, cheerful waitress, food was good, hot, and served timely. The '50's decor was fun and the hometown vibe was well played. The cost was on par with other diners. This is a solid contender with other Chesapeake classics. read more

Food is good. I ordered baked fish platter. Delicious. I love the deco. Old cool car photos. I will send them my car photo to put on the wall. read more

We had a large crowd and had a great time. Good food and a great atmosphere. Reuben was great.

Don't sleep on this place! We stopped here for breakfast. Owner was sweet and takes pride in her food. Everything is fresh and home made. We came back for lunch and my dad had the navy bean soup which he said was delicious, hot, fresh tasting, and not too salty. My son got the burger and fries and the burger was juicy and fries were good. We will definitely be back! read more

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Customer service is great. Sweet potatoes fries are one of the best. The fresh cut totally need to be cooked more for my liking. The chili cheese burger is their best. Still love this place. read more

Hotrodders Cafe - Fried pickles - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great place to go for a home style cooked meal. Huge portions friendly and funny staff. If you like old-school muscle cars you'll love the theme of this restaurant, hence the name *wink, wink*. I got the pork chop special with mash and broccoli. They bring you one huge broccoli crown the size of a full head almost. Make this destination a must on your restaurant bucket list. Next time I go I'm getting a burger because they looked huge. read more

Hotrodders Cafe - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

What a great place to go grab lunch! We were cute area and decided to try it out. Wings were great. Staff was very friendly. Great pictures of cars to look at while waiting for meal read more

Enjoyed a great lunch at this small diner type restaurant. The Walls have pictures of all sorts of cars(aka Hot Rodders) who have visited the restaurant over the years. Best homemade French fries I've ever had...they were crispy and cooked great. Burgers were great! We also shared the fried pickles which were great with their homemade ranch...the homemade batter on them was great. My mom enjoyed their pulled pork with potato salad and coleslaw. Very pleased with our food and Friendliness of our waitress. read more

Hotrodders Cafe - Bacon Cheddar Burger and Fresh Cut or Crinkle Cut Fries - American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Great American food, nice 50 style café and a very friendly staff. Good size portions.