Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Lizard Cafe

    4.3 (85 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Cafes
    Closed Closed

    Lizard Cafe Photos

    Business Info

    LIZARD CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Lizard Cafe

    Recommended Reviews - Lizard Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chicken Salad Sandwich and Signature Salad

    Amazing food! Fresh, delicious! Stuff is very friendly and kind! So glad I found this place. Definitely coming back :) Very nice and peaceful atmosphere.

    Martins & Main for Books & Biscuits
    Lakendra W.

    Prompt greeting at the door. Perfect temperature. Good bookstore music. Perfect lighting. Good menu options. I have no regrets visiting. I'll definitely be back. In just the 30 mins I had til closing, my chicken salad sandwich was made fresh and tasted so good. I was actually embarrassed when I bit into it because I was caught off guard with the warm bread and cool salad. I had to take a look at it as if I didn't know what was going on lol. It was the temperature difference that I never knew could exist on one sandwich so well. There's window booths to sit at or tables, who doesn't love the option of a view. I came for the biscuits (hence my books and biscuits rave) but they'd sold the last one right before I came in. Good reason to come back, even if it's just to encounter the lovely chef and waitress. They were so friendly and seemed like they enjoyed serving up a good sandwich! I imagine they get a few regulars in there, considering the farewell by name I heard. LOVE THAT. So cheery. Prince Books, connected to the cafe is so cute. It's small and have a nostalgic feel with the wood and carpet picks on decor. Although the size makes for a casual amount of books, the category of books are satisfying enough. I want to say that I found a little gem, but I have a feeling it's a big piece of waterside.

    Quinoa salad
    Tiffany M.

    What a wonderful experience at this adorable cafe! They were very busy but the employees worked super hard to make sure everyone got their food quickly! You can even order on an app through their QR code to save time ordering. We will definitely come back again!

    Lots of choices!
    Mary-Ann L.

    Very cute/quaint cafe. It's sharing space with Prince bookstore on Main Street in Norfolk. Forget Starbucks at a Barnes and Noble - this is the real deal! This cafe has salads, sandwiches, soups and wraps. The chef is really nice. I ordered biscuit with ham and ham as I already had lunch but gotta try something! I was told the biscuit is a good size. I had mine to go so let me rush home to take a picture and enjoy.

    Yay for eco friendly!
    Leila M.

    My favorite thing about this place used to be the obviously dead plant in the window that looked more decrepit with every passing month. Since April 2019, Brian has taken over and there has been a lot more to love since then. The sweet potato ham biscuits were good before but they're even better now. The Jefferson combo is my favorite. Obviously fresh baked biscuits topped off with apricot jam and delicious surry ham. PLUS two sides. It's a lot of food for a great value. Though I get the same thing close to every time I enjoy trying the new soup selections. Haven't been disappointed yet and I don't think I will be. Finally, I really appreciate that when I get an order to go Lizard Cafe provides easily recycled brown paper take out bags. Definitely a great place to check out when looking for a casual lunch downtown.

    Chris M.

    I have walked by this bookstore so many times on my lunch break, but had no idea about the cute and cozy café inside! I decided to go with the half sandwich and soup combo and ordered the egg salad sandwich with the Mediterranean chick pea soup. While waiting for my food I browsed around the bookstore, which is a nice selection! After a short time, the pleasant waitress signaled over that the food was ready. The egg salad was a little on the bland side, but the soup was very tasty with chick peas, tomatoes and zucchini. I would definitely come back for that. I heard that the sweet potato biscuits were to die for so before checking out, I had decided to order one to go. It was nice and flaky, topped with some peach jam. The prices are a little on the high side for lunch....but I would come back again and cozy up to a nice cup a soup and a good book!

    A sample of the country soup!

    See all

    12 years ago

    I love having lunch there - the salads are wonderful, fresh, and absolutely fabulous. One of my favorite places to go.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D L.
    0
    4
    0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Page 3 of 3

    Lizard Cafe Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Lizard Cafe

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Sandwiches 1,744 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Baker's Crust

    Baker's Crust

    3.9(484 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    March 2026 My friend…read more& I have been planning to get brunch here together. We visited the restaurant at 10am on a Sunday morning & to my surprise there was only a short wait for a table. We skipped the starters but ordered cocktails. I had the Lavender Lemon Cocktail & my friend ordered the blood orange mimosa! Alex, our waiter was kind, professional & took great care of us! He offered some great suggestions with a smile too! I ordered the Strawberry Cheesecake French toast & it was even better than it sounds. The filling was light & fluffy without being too sweet.

    Salmon --.solid preparation. Good, though full of butter, risotto…read moreSmash burger -- good enough Fish and chips-- large piece of fish. Good taste With all of these dinner items, the food was enjoyable. Nothing blew us away but also nothing disappointed Lava cake -- hot and chocolatey. Breakfast: pastrami hash--. Very chunky version. Not much in peppers and onions and they are very very small, mixed with big chunks of potatoes ( home fries) and big pieces of meat. All this is topped with 2 fried eggs. It was good and I'd order it again Shakshuka-- more like tomato sauce, and the avocado was meh. Basic breakfast -- as expected and good This place has half price pizza on certain evenings and the wood oven smells great Service was friendly and they brought us a sample of cheddar tomato soup since it was our first time Will be back as this is a reliable local restaurant.

    Photos
    Baker's Crust
    Baker's Crust
    Baker's Crust - Info and coffee

    See all

    Info and coffee

    Regular Ass Sandwich

    Regular Ass Sandwich

    4.0(26 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Updated Review:…read more R.A.S is located inside of the handsome biscuit. There isn't really any seating inside so you have to order to go or sit down outside. The sandwich is just as the store name suggests basic, if you like a classic simple sandwich then this is your spot. I would have like to have seen a slightly higher quality meat for a sandwich shop. The meat on the sandwiches seems like regular prepackaged deli meat, given the price point there's nothing wrong with that. Most if not all of the sandwiches start at 8$ so everything is decently priced. If you want a sandwich but you don't want a jimmy John's or subway sub this is a nice alternative for a little midday lunch. Original Review: The yelp page says permanently closed however it is not, the sandwich just moved locations. It is now located inside of the handsome biscuit restaurant. I was excited to try this restaurant. I have attempted to try it a few times however they're "closed" each time despite the neon open sign being lit. The business should clarify if they are only open until they sell out or they may need to adjust the hours of operation that they have posted across various platforms as it causes confusion.

    Located inside of Handsome Biscuit, Regular Ass Sandwich offers fresh delicious deli faves with a…read morespin. On this visit I had the Just Roast Beef Sando with the Basil Peso Aioli. The sandwich was delicious with an adequate amount of meat and fresh toppings. The aioli was chef's kiss. My only gripe is the lack of cheese selection. The service was fast and efficient. I'll definitely be back to try more sandos. Pro tip: They have limited hours. Ps. Sorry for the bitten sando pic. My definitely did not eat first! lol!

    Photos
    Regular Ass Sandwich - Sandwich shop located inside of handsome biscuit.

    Sandwich shop located inside of handsome biscuit.

    Regular Ass Sandwich - RAS Potato Salad

    RAS Potato Salad

    Regular Ass Sandwich - Turkey BLT

    See all

    Turkey BLT

    Lizard Cafe - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...