Absolutely FANTASTIC!…read more Just wow, this place has the best brunch food in Norfolk. I am so impressed. The meatloaf panini is seriously life changing. I changed out provolone for pepper jack and, genuinely wow. The eggs benedict was fabulous. Our pancake also hit the spot. Our server Avery was so nice! Our food came out quick and delicious. The atmosphere feels so nostalgic and such a vibe. This is an absolute must try spot for all locals and tourists!

Went on a Sunday morning around 10:30 a.m. This is a seat-yourself restaurant with bar seating,…read moretables, a front outdoor seating area, and a partially enclosed back patio. Just something to keep in mind if you're visiting in the summer. The back patio does not have air conditioning. If you sit by the large front windows, be prepared for the sun. The building faces east, so by late morning the sun is shining directly through those windows. I was sitting with my back to it and was so hot. I probably could have asked them to lower the shade, but it's something to consider when choosing your table. Shana was our server, and she was great. Friendly, attentive, and checked on us regularly. Now for the best part. The sorbet mimosas. We ordered two, one with mango sorbet and one with lemon and raspberry sorbet, and they were incredible. If you come here, these are an absolute must order. We started with the fried green tomatoes. They were good, but they were clearly made from frozen slices rather than fresh-cut tomatoes. I ordered the salmon cakes with eggs and a pancake. Everything was delicious. No complaints at all. The food easily earns 5 stars. The decor has a classic old-school diner vibe with black and white checkered floors and chrome accents, which I really liked. My only real complaint was the bar seating. If you're on the shorter side, the stools are not very comfortable. The seats are not very deep, there is no foot rail to rest your feet on, and since the stools are bolted to the floor, you cannot scoot in to get comfortable. The backs of my legs started going numb, so we moved to a table as soon as one opened up. Ironically, it was the table directly in front of that hot window. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Great food, excellent service, and those sorbet mimosas alone are worth the visit. Just be strategic about where you sit if you're visiting on a warm, sunny day.

The restaurant is located at the end of a very small shopping center access inside is easy. The…read morerestaurant is clean and the wait staff are friendly. The food portion sizes and flavor are parallel to what your grandmother would serve. Prices are reasonable, and the pot pie is wonderful.

Visiting and found on Yelp. As always, the places that are packed and are holes in the wall are the…read morebest! There was a short wait, once seated we were greeted and brought drinks. We went for breakfast and got an omelet, a waffle, and an egg breakfast with sausage. All cooked great and delish! Lots of coffee and drink refills. And prompt service. The owner was engaging and having a blast with the hustle and bustle. You could tell everyone was happy and enjoying the morning. If in town or a local! I highly recommend!

Let me start off by saying, I used to really like this place…read more Went here all the time. I really appreciated how they USED TO BE 24-hours. Service was pretty good, food was good, and the ambiance wasn't too bad. However, they started closing, and there was a nasty surprise in some of that slop too. It's really a shame when one of your favorites goes so far down the drain in just about every way. Now I'm gonna have to go deal with IHOP if I want eggs after midnight.

Always a great breakfast and the home fries are the best anywhere. Always make a stop when I'm in…read morethe area.

I had to come visit when I saw them posting on Facebook that they had a great Gluten Free…read moreselection. 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!

I live nearby and had passed this place a hundred times before deciding to give it a try. To be…read morecompletely 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.

We've been coming here for the past 6 years, this places continuous to provide excellent breakfast…read moreat a decent price. On a scale of Yummy, this place is yummelicious!!!

I'm not really the type to leave a review. That being said, i work next door and decided to give…read morethem a try. I got the Country Bennys. I don't eat at places like mcdonald's , not all mexican food is good. I'd say my taste buds are pretty developed and can tell when something is good or bad. That being said, this was some of the best breakfasts i've had in a long time. No picture, i crushed, very nice runny consistency on the eggs, sausage was cooked well, sausage gravy was delicious. Definitely will be keeping this hidden gem for me and my family

What is a wafflewich you ask? Well let me tell you about this breakfast sandwich yumminess. They…read moretake a waffle, add some sausage and cook to a nice golden brown. The waffle is then sectioned into four pieces which are used to replace the bread of the breakfast sammie. Eggs and meat are added to make the wafflewich. A side of syrup is included for dipping. This is the perfect combo of savory and sweet. Soooo gooood! Highly recommend trying this dish. As a person from one of the northern states, I wanted to try some southern dishes. One of which was grits. The server asked me if I wanted cheese or butter for my grits. I had no idea so I asked which is better. Oddly enough I get the one server who does not like grits. Ugh. I ordered with cheese because cheese makes everything better, right? I think I made a bad choice for breakfast grits and would have preferred it with butter, salt and pepper. Oh well. I learned for next time and there will be a next time. I loved my server. She was super friendly and chatted with me in my grits quantry. She did check on me after the grits were served taking a minute to get my opinion on the food and even offered to get me another plate with just butter. I declined. The gesture was nice and thoughtful and much appreciated. The atmosphere is a casual, diner setting. The kind of place to get a nice meal and soak up some local vibes. Would recommend to anyone in the area. And make sure you try the wafflewich. I will not disappoint.

Let me tell you something... I don't know how long this place has existed, BUT if I need to make…read morethis my breakfast stop leaving out of 757 or even coming in I will. The service was good, she was patience, and they were QUICK!!! The menu was just enough to select from but probably too much when you are hungry! I cleaned that plate baby.... I had the eggs, bacon, and potatoes plus biscuit. I had to see what that waffle was hitting on but I was FULL. So I took it to go! However, it smelled good and it was delicious! If you are in the area or pass by one yeah pull up!!!!

I'll start by saying this: I am not someone who typically writes reviews. In fact, I'm known among…read moremy friends and family as a very critical eater--some have even jokingly called me a food critic. So for me to take the time to write this says a lot. From the moment we walked into Oceanview Diner, we felt at home. There was an immediate warmth--like stepping into what America is supposed to feel like--people talking, laughing, and genuinely connecting over good food. The attention to detail was impossible to miss. Fresh-cut flowers sat on each table, adding a simple but thoughtful touch. Before our meals even arrived, we were served homemade herb focaccia with olive oil--an unexpected and appreciated gesture. And yes, even the water stood out. Being near the ocean, you often get that slightly earthy taste, but this water was clean, crisp, and clearly filtered. Now, the food. I ordered the Parmesan-crusted chicken with roasted potatoes and collard greens. The chicken was juicy (not dry at all) and cooked perfectly--something that sounds simple but is rarely executed this well. The collards were good, though I personally would've liked just a touch more salt and a splash of vinegar to bring them fully to life. My partner ordered the fried flounder with asparagus and mashed potatoes and had nothing but praise. Not a single morsel was left on the plate, which tells you everything you need to know. Oceanview Diner delivered not just a meal, but an experience rooted in care, pride, and hospitality. Thank you for an amazing visit--continued success to you, and a huge job well done to the kitchen staff.

Not your normal dinner. However, if you like dinners and you like elevated food; you'll love…read moreOceanview Dinner. Instead of too many items on the menu, like many dinners, it's like 4 appetizers and 4 entrees. There are additional daily specials (stuffed figs? At a dinner? This ain't Kansas toto). I had stuff shrimp, mashed potatoes and gravy, collards and a side salad. All were amazing all homemade (I'd even bet on the salad dressing). Only regret was I wasn't hungry enough for the pot roast (fyi- pot roast and the stuffed figs were both daily specials) but the gravy was from that; it was literally my grandmas gravy. I didn't have dessert room either. I'll have to cross the HRBT for this. I Will.

Pop's Diner was a great first time experience for us. The coffee was fresh and really good, which…read moreis always a great way to start a meal for me. My daughter had the Hawaiian Mimosa (champagne, pineapple juice, and grenadine) and it was perfection well balanced between the juice and champagne without being too sweet. We ordered the she crab soup as well. My daughter really enjoyed it, but it just wasn't for me. It's hard to pinpoint exactly why it simply wasn't something I would order again. Overall, the food was great. My daughter ordered an omelette and said she would definitely get it again, though next time she'd ask for the lemon dill sour cream on the side because the flavor was a little overpowering for her. I had the pancake combo played it safe because this was our first visit. Overall, we had a good experience and the ambiance is nice booth and table style set up. I would come back to try more items on the menu.

I love diners and a very nice breakfast experience, so when I was in the area I did some research…read moreand two places that seemed to be nicely rated were Pop's and Filipino style breakfast place. I opted for Pop's. They weren't busy with regular customers when I arrived (I say "regular" because it appeared that someone rented out one side of the restaurant for a presentation and no one was on the other side). I was quickly greeted and seated and my server was friendly and very attentive and helpful. The menu is loaded with excellent options and there were so many that I had a tough time deciding. I opted for their Chorizo Bowl. Their coffee was great! I was amazing at how clean the water glass was... it's small things like this that tell me about their attention to detail - very important to notice! The Chorizo Bowl was bland and boring, which is unfortunate. I really wanted to like it, but there was no sauce, no flavor distinction between the items in the bowl and it smelled like flat top grill, not like the ingredients in the bowl. Hot sauce helped, but didn't really help that much. I ended up eating about 1/3 of it. My server did notice and ask, but I told her it was fine... I honestly didn't want to start over and I was short on time. I like the concept, if I ever came back, I'd do something different.