Met up with a friend and tried their drink of the week which was absolutely delicious! I wish I…read morecould remember the name but it had coconut milk and some cherry flavor and just great for a hot day! Also tried their maple pecan cookies and I was surprised how good they were! The brownie was a little too rich for my taste but I will just get more cookies next time! Service was good and it's a little tight in the space when it is busy, because it is a popular spot with the college students and those visiting Williamsburg, and hey even us locals!

Dinning Experience: 2/5 Coffee: 4/5…read moreFood: 3/5 Prior to eating at this location, we had died across the street and thought it'd be nice to give it a try based on the outward experience and the folks sitting out in front at the sidewalk tables. It looked to have a good vibe, but once we walked in, we realized it was a coffee shop that served food. You have to get in line grab a menu and place your order. Any coffee, water or juice juices are delivered on the right side of the bar and the food is delivered on the left side of the bar. And what I mean delivered that's where you have to go to pick it up. The food is served on Small paper plates so you will lose some of your food as you try to cut or move it.. I ordered the breakfast platter which was scrambled eggs, choice of meat, potatoes, and toaste. My partner had the cheese omelette with sourdough toast. There was nothing special or extraordinary about the food. With the small paper plates that they use food easily fell onto the table top. They don't offer water in a cup, but rather you can buy a bottle of water. If you didn't realize that after you ordered, you have to go back and get in line so that you purchase your water. (We assumed they had water/cups to use). We left felling unsatisfied.

Realized I never had an afternoon coffee and stopped in for a treat…read more I picked up a cold brew aria which was delightful! I need to find places that make these by us. The young man behind the counter suggested I add a bit of ice and gave me the bigger cup in case I wanted to add cream. So nice of him! Hubby got an iced caffe latte and pistachio biscotti. We weren't in the mood for it, but they also had ice cream, pastries and wine! Great place!

Beautiful cute European style coffee cafe on the lovely William Mary campus. Illy is the best…read morecoffee in the world so you must try it, if you haven't before! Pastry choices and frittata and couple sandwiches. Nicely air conditioned and lots of seatings. Friendly baristas. It's very cute- with tasty coffee. Be sure to stop in!

Decent little coffee shop inside the Williamsburg Lodge. When I say "little" I mean it - very…read moresmall and can get crammed, especially when there's a conference with others trying to visit. Service was nice though and their light brew coffee was really good. If you stay there and have status, you get 2 cups per day for free!

If you're a guest staying at this Marriott Williamsburg CW property or if you're an attendee at a…read moreconference or event at the property, this place is really the only option you have to get a cup of coffee or a hot or cold latte or tea, cold pressed juice, or a breakfast sandwich. Nothing wrong with this little grab-and-go carry out shop but at the same time, I wouldn't call it anything ahhhhmazzzzinggggg that would warrant more than just an average 3 star rating. Better than and more options than a hotel lobby self serve "mini mart." They serve self serve coffee (Members, don't forget to ask for your complimentary daily coffee tickets upon check-in!) but this place also has a barista for hot or iced lattes. Decent lattes, thankfully made with espresso shots not watered down or weak & wimpy. On par with what you would get at Starbucks. The latte menu is NOT extensive so don't expect a long latte/coffee drink menu like at Starbucks. I posted a pic of the latte/tea/juice/bfast sando menu with prices so have a look. Staff is SUPER NICE but both times I was there getting a hot latte, there was ONE WORKER each time running cash AND barista-ing. Not many more can fit behind that tiny ordering counter frankly. Thus - if you see any kind of long line, BE PREPARED TO WAIT. Or come back during non-rush hours. (Remember this is a conference center so it is highly likely conference attendees will be lining up to order before the start of the conference day and in between sessions throughout the day!) I read on their website that all their baked goods and pastries as well as sandwiches, salads etc are freshly house made there on prem so that's nice. Prices are not break the bank (for a hotel). My small hot vanilla latte was $7. Like I said - as a hotel lobby grab-and-go so you don't have to walk far or drive to get your latte-fix on, The Cupboard is right-there-convenient and will absolutely do just fine. If you DO feel like going off the property to go to an indie coffee shop, I drove to and tried the relatively new Grit Coffee in Midtown for the first time - pretty good (read my review and see my pics): Or go to the ever-famous Aromas in CW near the William&Mary campus, an OG legend which imo is overhyped but still a good option - parking can be a pain, frankly better to walk there from the hotel (it's prob a 20 min walk to Aromas but you walk straight down beautiful CW - on a nice day, can't beat that.).

I can't think of any way to improve this place. Regular items include a wide assortment of yeast…read moreand cake donuts -- filled, coated, and sprinkled with wonderful flavors. Then there are the seasonal specials -- creative, adorable images and flavor combinations beyond anything I've found elsewhere. Their apple fritters are huge, tender, and overflowing with apple chunks. I've had a good experience with their online ordering, always finding my order accurate and ready on time. As if delectable, creative doughnuts weren't enough of a draw, Emily's Donuts & Cafe adds on friendly personnel and an upbeat environment. I'm getting hungry just typing about it.

If you love doughnuts, Emily's is the spot! With a small parking lot out front, walk into shelves…read moreof all kinds of doughnuts from fancy to standard. For a little over $3, I got the chocolate topped doughnut. It was tasty!

I happened to stop into the cafe shortly before they were closing and just had me a hard cider…read morewhich I enjoyed outdoors in front of the James River. It is a cute place to stop and get something to munch on while your visiting Jamestown. They have quick snacks and some nice sammies & real food to eat if your hungry. My friend got the minestrone soup which she said was very good. There is a patio that you can sit outside & enjoy your food or snacks on a good day. I also took note of the local items they happened to carry like the fudge and the honey. The staff was also nice & helpful. A solid place to visit in the Jamestown area when your in need of a quick bite or drink.

After spending two weeks stopping in at quick places to eat doing museums - Dale House Cafe was a…read morehidden gem! We ordered a spring wrap and a pulled pork BBQ sandwich. Both were excellent! And, the most inexpensive and satisfying museum meal we had on our trip! I liked that they had options for your side with your sandwich and you were not just stuck with potato chips! As a vegan, it was nice to see a vegan option on the menu and it was so tasty I took a picture of the menu so I could try to recreate it at home! If you are stopping at the museums at Jamestown - give this place a try!

We stayed at the Patriot's Inn which is right next to the restaurant. We were a little reluctant to…read morecome in because I saw this place had under 4 stars, but I'm so glad we did. I came with a group of 6, and we were sat almost immediately even though the place was filled to the brim. Our waiter was amazing, he was very up beat and great with the kids. Our food even came out quickly even though they had a full house. I ordered the Monterey Omelette, it was good, but it wasn't my favorite. My sister in law got the bourbon pancakes and they were absolutely delicious. I'd go back just for those pancakes. Overall it was a nice experience. The services was amazing, and those pancakes were delicious. Parking is a little tight, but I would definitely recommend this place if you're in Williamsburg.

Here's another place we decide to try for breakfast. Once…read moreseated we started with some Ice tea & coffee, not bad. Main meal I had the Chicken & waffles , this was good nice tasting chicken , decent waffles, the chicken is what saved this dish. Hubby had Hash brown Benedict, not bad. We gave the biscuit beignets a try, not a fan of these they were not great taste way too fried. Decent size location, seems like they are mainly open for breakfast. service was a bit slow, food came out quickly enough which u can appreciate but makes u wonder how much is cooked when ordered. Decent looking place inside, price wise it was reasonable, ok overall.

The museum cafe at Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums offers a fast casual dining experience…read moreoffering soup, chili, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. The food is tasty with good lunch portions. We like the lunch combo of soup or chili with half a sandwich. This time, we had the grilled cheese with ham, two cheeses, apple butter and mustard. Nice flavor profiles. Seating is in a bright and airy space with lovely music playing through speakers. They also have outdoor seating. Access to the museum is free. You don't need a Colonial Williamsburg pass to enjoy the museum, its cafe, and gift shop.

Decent Spot to Sit, But Pricey Eats!…read more It's a nice space to sit and relax, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. However, the food area feels more like a hospital cafeteria than a dining experience. We spent nearly $60 on a hotdog, chili, chicken salad, a bottle of water, and lemonade -- pretty steep for what we got. That said, the hotdog was surprisingly good... I almost grabbed a second one to go!

I wasn't expecting much, because when there is only one food option on site its usually overpriced…read moreand not so great. But to my surprise the food was excellent. If you change paper plates to regular yo up never know you are in museum café and not a restaurant. Fish and chips (battered fish and French fries on the menu) were off the wall. Juicy fish, perfect batter, crunchy n light, honestly any restaurant could have served ut and charged you 3 times the $$$. BBQ beef brisquet was melting in my mouth. P.s. wasn't big fun of peanut soup, butter I only took it to see what is it cos never seen that on the menu. Service was fast and with tired hungry kids who walked for hours it was saving the day.

Walking around Jamestown and absorbing the gravity of what began here made us work up quite an…read moreappetite. It was a hot day and the AC was cranked up and felt amazing! It is cafeteria style which worked well. There were burgers, pizza, chicken, salads and the usual fare, but I was excited to see the brisket over cornbread option. Yum! We added some macaroni salad and a giant Pickle they sliced for us and ended with some yummy butterscotch pudding. All that and a soda for $31.58. There were employees in costumes checking in to see if we had questions and entertaining us with facts about Jamestown. There was a woman who was doing bird calls for some children. It was pretty cool.

First Watch typically delivers good quality food with friendly service and this location did not…read moredisappoint. We visited here on a weekday morning on our way out of the area. We ordered: The Works, a kids chocolate chip pancake, kids French toast, the healthy egg white turkey omelette, and a traditional breakfast with a waffle. I appreciate the coffee pot on the table too. No problem getting a table on a Thursday morning but could imagine a wait for a table on the weekends.

Everything was mediocre besides the service. Our server and the hostesses were all incredibly kind…read more I had the bacon avocado omelette. The side of potatoes were half raw, the eggs did not taste like anything, and the avocado wasn't ripe so it was very hard. Their multigrain bread was tasty, but that's about it.