Today was my first time. The line was long, but we had a 1:15 reservation and we were sat at our table right away. No waiting. The staff were very kind and the food was delicious. I didn't think to take pictures, but we had the red velvet waffles with chicken, grits, potatoes, and scrambled eggs. Will definitely return. read more

Food: -Try their style of potatoes! It is very flavorful and uses onions and peppers -I would consider this my #1 breakfast food location and has a unique way of making staple breakfast items -French Toast was extremely satisfying. They offer a cinnamon butter, strawberry topping, and syrup that prompts an array of tastes. -The pecan cream cheese icing that was with the red velvet waffle was amazing! Service: Josh was our server and did NOT miss a beat. He took our order by memory, everything came out perfect, kept my party's glasses full, and did everything with genuine joy. Ambiance: It is a laid back, relaxed, dine in experience. They provide outside seating, normal dining, and bar seats. The decorations are an independent/modern/expressive look that is not "down your throat". I felt comfortable to sit and chat at my leisure read more

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Lulu's is a brunch favorite. I hadn't been in years, but it is still as good today, as it was back in the VCU undergrad years. The only difference now? We can drink Food/Drinks: I had the Crab Omelette, which came with potatoes. I added a side of the cheese grits. Everything was pretty good. The omelette was cooked well and full of crab. The potatoes were well seasoned and really delicious. I am really picky with grits and they were a hit for me. Definitely a nice savory, cheesy flavor. We got a Brazilian Mimosa Pit here and Green Tea Shots. All great. Service: Our waitress was awesome. She was really fun to interact with and checked in often. Overall Vibe: The restaurant was calm today, but it was a weekday. I could see the restaurant being busier on the weekends. The atmosphere was lively, but easy to converse in. Parking could easily bring things down. You would have to snag street parking, most likely. If you are not comfortable with a parallel park, maybe...rethink or carpool. You could, also, make your visit on a weekday. You might be able to find ample room to avoid the stress of a tight squeeze. read more

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Our waiter was the best! Super kind d and patient. Explained option and food delivery! Checked on us on a regular, but not too much... Great atmosphere, music was on point!!! Glad we made a mid-week stop for breakfast!!! Thanks read more

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I go to this restaurant if I'm looking for a weekend brunch with great vibes and music. It's usually pretty busy so I recommend making a reservation. I started with a tropical mimosa and they definitely know how to make it! I absolutely love the French toast. Their batter is unmatched and the portion size is great. I love the fruit, butter, and other toppings that come in the side as well. This time I got a chicken to go with it for extra protein. Lulu's is a brunch staple and I'll definitely be back! read more

Lulu's - French Toast V - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This place was a treat! been wanting to try for awhile. the inside was very homey, drinks were good, and the food was scrumptious. the only downside was service was pretty slow, but if you come in at 1pm on a sunday it makes sense . atlantic omelette was to die forrrr so good. this place was packed for a reason! read more

Got a recommendation from a close friend so after a business mtg I decided brunch was the way to go. You heard it here first: If you go there and don't get the French toast you misunderstood the assignment! I had to start there because it was that good. Soft fluffy, thiccccc lol, with fresh strawberries, house made strawberry jam, some sort of maple butter situation AND maple syrup! And yes I used all of them! Side of bacon and a mimosa and I was a happy man. The area is nice, walkable which is good because it looks like parking can be tricky depending on what time you go. The ambiance is casual, lively and social. I sat at the bar because I was solo and not planing on sticking around long and the Bartender was working her tail off! Serving drinks, taking food and drink orders, checking back on me and others to see what we needed, she was doing it all! I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Both omelets were phenomenal! Service was great. Felt welcomed and the food and drinks came quickly. read more

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Lulu's is a bit hard to find, as it's in a mall area with no signage from the street. We actually asked two men we saw on the street where it was! It's also very popular -- so much so that we were told we'd have to wait 2 hours to sit inside! So, on a very cool Sunday morning, our party of 6 had to sit outside on the patio. There were heaters, but they weren't all that strong because of the wind. They have quite a variety on their menu, and if you don't want the meals they offer, it's very easy to put together something else (as my sister did). I had the red velvet waffle, which was really good. It came with fruit on it, and the sauces it came with (cream cheese with pecan, fruit jam, syrup, and butter) were just glorious. Others in my party also enjoyed what they ordered -- especially the spiked coffee drinks! Lulu's is definitely a place to check out! read more

Lulu's - Red Velvet Waffle - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was okay, good service but loud. High note our waiter let us take our mimosas to go. I'll say that's the only five star I'll give them.

Unfortunately, Lulu's was underwhelming. I was really excited to try brunch here and had heard quite a few positive things about it, so I'm hopeful today was a one-off. To begin, the reservation was made for the café area, but we were seated in the main dining area. Not the end of the world but also not what was reserved. Then it took a waiter about 20 minutes to take our drink order or even greet us at all. Our food also took a bit longer than usual, but it was peak brunch hour so that wasn't a dealbreaker. However, the food itself was very meh. The "crab" omelette, which was supposed to be jumbo lump crab and goat cheese, was all goat cheese. There were exactly TWO pieces of what looked to be special crab meat, but certainly not jumbo lump. For the chicken and biscuit, the chicken was so overcooked you basically had to cut it like a steak. Ultimately, it was inedible. The sausage gravy was okay, but since it was already on the biscuit and not exactly smothered the biscuit was still pretty dry. I didn't even bother with the potatoes. I'm willing to give it one more try before I write them off completely. read more

Lulu's - Crab omelette - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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A friend of mine and I try to meet up about every few months. We meet in the Richmond area. We always try to meet up at a new spot. This trip we tried Lulu's. Parking is easier than I personally made it. Ha! 2-3 hour parking is available on the street. There is also a public parking lot just a block away, within viewing distance from the front door. My 4 hours parking in the lot was just over $10. I booked a reservation online with no issue about a week out. We opted for outdoors since it was going to be gorgeous. We were seated immediately on their second patio which is a little smaller with about 4 tables. It was perfect, and quiet. Good area for catching up. Our waiter was great. He had tables both inside and outside and managed them well. I never wondered where he was or needed to wait to ask for something. Now the food. It lives up to the popularity. I opted for the chicken biscuit. It had great flavors throughout. The grits were perfect! The red velvet waffle strawberry shortcake waffle was very filling and heavy. My friend's apple bread pudding was the best of the two! All our food was cooked perfectly. Our favorite savory meal was the Crab Omelette. I've never had one before, but will consider ordering one in the future. Overall our visit was good. read more

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Wow. They had me at Fried chicken and red velvet waffle. Stupendous. The gravy had just a bit of heat, chicken had perfect crunchy coating, waffle was moist and yummy. And the hash browns, oh, the hash browns. So much flavor. (It came with scrambled eggs, but that was too much food for me and so I shared.) Everyone was happy with their choices, service was excellent, and I loved the vibe. read more

Lulu's - Fried chicken and red velvet waffle - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We were staying around the corner and this was our first stop on a Saturday morning. We had already had breakfast so we were just looking for a drink - it looked busy with a wait but there were two spots at the bar so we snagged them. Service was quick since we were right there and didn't order food but WOAH it was hard not to. If we had even a tiny bit of hunger we probably wouldn't have been able to sit there without getting something, the food looked and smelled phenomenal. If we were staying longer, we would have absolutely come back for a meal. The drink options were great, they had a lot of classics but definitely some unique items to choose from. Our bartender was also super helpful and informative for the area since we had never been to Richmond. Great experience, I would highly recommend for a drink and honestly, based on what we saw, I would guess their food is awesome too. read more

The food at LuLu's, Absolutely amazing. I had the chicken and red velvet waffle breakfast, and it was perfection. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and Lulu's, velvet waffle had just the right amount of sweetness and it paired really well with the potatoes and onions. Honestly, I couldn't have been happier with the meal itself. But the service and setup? That's where the ball was dropped. It was December, and they only had outdoor seating available for the times my friends and I wanted to eat. There was only one heat lamp for per tablee, and when we asked if they could add another, they said they couldn't. So we were left sitting in the cold because one lamp just wasn't enough to keep us warm. On top of that, the wind was blowing napkins off the table, which made it hard to fully enjoy the meal. The waiter also didn't come outside very often, probably because of how cold it was. But if it's too cold for the staff, it's definitely too cold for the guests. Adding something like a plastic tent to block the wind and keep the heat in could have made the whole experience so much better. It just felt like they weren't equipped to handle outdoor dining during the winter. So overall, Lulu's gets 3 stars from me. The food was incredible, but the service and setup need serious improvement if they're going to keep offering outdoor seating in the colder months. I'd definitely be back to dine inside or when the weather is warmer the next time I'm in Richmond. read more

Lulu's - Chicken and red velvet waffle breakfast. - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I absolutely love everything about this place! The vibe is amazing, and the food is too! Service is wonderful, the vibe is chill and authentic, the food is flavorful, inventive, and plentiful in portions. I love the punchy spice! You can tell my people had something to do with this because they aren't afraid of some heat for your palette in hear and some punchy, kicky flavors! Brunch is killer! Everything looked wonderful, and this Tex Mex hater loved the Tex Mex spin on the corned beef hash and potatoes. The meat melts in your mouth, and it's so silky and flavorful, perfectly juxtaposed with those punchy, potatoes! Soooo good! The music will take you back in time and make your day. You get the best of r and b in the best way imaginable! Just go! read more

Omg..so much food! I made my own breakfast with a bisuit, fried chicken, pimento grits and a side of pimento cheese with a blood orange moonshine mimosa. Took most of the food to go and had breakfast for 3 days. Super nice staff too read more

Lulu's - Packed on a Sunday morning - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We agreed with such a warm smile when a group of us decided that we wanted to grab brunch at this place. We heard about called Lulu's. The decor was so nice and I love the steam punk vibe of the environment. We decided that we were all hungry but wanted to try different things so we ordered a little bit of everything for brunch. There were so many great options for people who were vegan or vegetarian those who are pescatarian those who were meat eaters. It was so much to choose from. The things that I enjoyed the most were the delicious grits as well as this pecan cream cheese that was so flavorful and nice. If you're in the area or have people visiting from out of town, I think that Lulu's would be a great place to bring friends and family. read more

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Brunch?! Yes please! This place does brunch so well! Definitely a must try! The waffles were so crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside! The chicken was juicy and flakey, great combo of sweet and salty. Eggs were fine but the star was the waffle, red velvet flavor and paired with a sweet cream to drizzle over! We ate out in the patio and enjoyed the crisp fresh morning air. Service was standard, nothing too outstanding. read more

Lulu's - Crispy Fried Chicken & Red Velvet Waffle with scrambled eggs - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I visited Lulu's while in Richmond on a business trip. When I entered I was asked if I had a reservation; I didn't. I wasn't too sure how I felt about being asked that question because it was empty inside. Me and my party were seated immediately. Our waitress made up for overall service because she was very friendly and attentive! She turned the vibe up a notch and made the visit memorable. The restaurant was small but it had charm. The food was ok. I was not overly impressed but it was solid in the taste department. The drinks were really good! I had the Brazilian mimosa. If you want a solid restaurant experience make your way down to Lulu's. read more

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Awesome breakfast/brunch with a great variety of food and drink options! Fun, urban decor and atmosphere with friendly service.

Greetings, I had an out-of-town guest, and I wanted to expose her to the underappreciated food scene in Richmond. We sampled a few different restaurants... all good. But Lulu's was next level. The friendly vibes, delicious entrees and flavorful drinks set them apart. I recommend them and look forward to introducing all my out-of-town guests to Lulu's. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience and proving me right regarding the great Richmond choices for Foodies. I will be back! read more

I had the Florentine which was very good however my husband got the Lobster biscuit which we shared half and half & the biscuit was good however it had no lobster flavor and just smelled fishy. My other friends enjoyed their food though and the atmosphere was nice! read more

Lulu's - Cappuccino - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We picked up a few items, so I'll share their photos & names! Overall, the food was quite tasty. Two of the dishes we ordered came with poached eggs, but we requested scrambled eggs instead. The waitress initially forgot, but she was really understanding and quickly put in the order again with the correct note. I decided to try something new with my drink and ordered a Bloody Mary for the first time. It was good, but I don't think I'd order it again. The waitress noticed I hardly touched it and kindly took it off the bill, which I thought was really thoughtful. It also showed how attentive she was, which was a nice surprise! I'd come again, for sure! Ps- I'm about 95% certain that the sauce says "Lulu's," haha! read more

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Excellent service! Delicious food! 2nd time here from New Jersey. Definitely visiting again! Juan & the hostess were very accommodating to our party of 7! Dynamite Smokey bacon bloody Mary's! read more

Lulu's - Smokey Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great food and very fair prices , definitely a highlight. The only issue was how loud it was inside. Between the music and other tables, it was hard to have a conversation without basically yelling. read more

Lulu's - Fried Chicken & Red Velvet Waffle - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It's best to make a reservation. My reservation was at 10 a.m. it was already jammed packed. The waitress was awesome. The food was delicious and the Mimosas drink was good. I will be going back to make it a girls brunch. read more

I got a coffee, friend chicken, biscuits and gravy, eggs, potatoes, and a screwdriver all for $30!! Especially great deal because it was so much (absolutely delicious) food. The food was perfectly seasoned. Also my friend got this insane bloody Mary with giant piece of bacon. Really great service and a cool spot! read more

Lulu's - Smokehouse Bacon Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The chorizo frittata was delicious! A little spice, but not too much. The guacamole and pico were so fresh and the frittata was served hot! The potato's were great too. I also split a mimosa pitcher with my group and they did not skimp! It was super busy for brunch on a Sunday, but they got a large party sat quickly. Clean and nice outdoor seating as well. read more

Lulu's - Chorizo Frittata - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went on a Sunday for brunch, the wait was about 25 minutes for a party of four to sit outside. It is pet friendly in the patio! The waiter was quick to grab us some water and our drinks and later our food order. The ambience is nice as they have music. Food took a little bit longer than expected but once it came out, it was delicious! Everything was fresh and hot. read more

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As a first time visitor, the restaurant was packed. The music was not too loud, and was a vibe. Customers sang their favorite lyrics while enjoying their meals. Staff were friendly and attentive. I did not enjoy my drink, meal, or dessert. However, the presentation was desirable, and I may return again in the future to try a new dish. My food was salty and cold. Also, the bread pudding was thick and dry. I poured out my drink and went to a different restaurant. read more

Lulu's - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Service was slow and unpleasant. It took 30 minute for the waitress to come back to check if I was ready to order again because I didn't want beans in the tostada brunch special order and they won't customize it. After finally getting the food we were rushed out while trying to finish our mimosa pitcher. The plate of oil/ the huevo rancheros photo speaks for itself. read more

Lulu's - Huevo Rancheros G, V sitting in a plate of oil - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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5 stars! Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent ambiance. I mean, even the potatoes were seasoned to perfection. The eggs were scrambled exactly the way I like them. Melted in my mouth! The sweet mascarpone and strawberry dipping sauce added a sweet touch to the French toast. We will be back! read more

The ambiance small and quaint... Grate for a brunch with old friends or catching up. I wasn't impressed by the food or the service. I went on Juneteenth and although there were lots of people there, it wasn't nearly crowded enough for them to have gotten my order wrong and then serve me cold food. I'll give them another chance. But I'm also not too up to return anytime soon. read more

The food was amazing! I enjoyed the chicken and red velvet waffles and is was better than expected. You can tell the chicken is marinated and has a nice seasoned breading. Very tasty! The service was great as well, we will be returning soon! read more

Very metropolitan in the Shocktop Bottom strip. is street based and you will have to walk so be mindful of your meters . Very cute, good seating, great servers and hosts. I had the Walkerwoods Shirmp and Grits and it was soooo freakin good. All of the Jamaican vibes came together with the buttery grits to make a delicious bite. 10/10 recommend and yes I'm all 10 lol read more

Lulu's - Specials menu on the way table. - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

i've been here multiple times over the years & their flavors are always on point! i've never had a bland dish from lulu's. the only thing is their biscuits have a weird texture... too spongy. i thought it was just a fluke, but they're consistently like that read more

The service was amazing. Went on a Sunday for breakfast. The food was fast, hot and fresh. I got the potatoes, scrambled eggs, toast and bacon. Others in my party got grits, biscuits and gravy, hot chocolate and a mimosa. No complaints other than the potatoes were a bit on the spicy side. The orange juice tasted so fresh, like it was squeezed just for me when I ordered it! The sparse Christmas decor was still delightful. Would definitely go back again and maybe try the burger. Yum! read more

Amazing food with a cool atmosphere! Went for brunch and it was delicious!! Large space with table and bar seating and beautiful covered front patio!! read more

I'm the researcher when it comes to traveling and I chose this spot for breakfast for our first time here in Richmond. We loved and enjoyed everything - our server was upbeat and knowledgeable, the hosts and staff were pleasant, and our food was delicious. Great way to start our day of walking around and visiting nearby museums. This restaurant and the neighborhood it's in are such a vibe; it kind of felt like we were on a movie set. We ate here on a Thursday morning when they opened and they weren't crazy busy at all. If we had time during our trip, we would've eaten here for a second time. read more

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