If you're looking for a spot with amazing food and a great vibe, Milk & Honey is definitely it. Their shrimp and grits are hands down the best I've ever had--perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The mimosas are just as good, and the calamari is absolutely delicious too. What really makes this place stand out is the atmosphere. It's super welcoming, family-friendly, and great for kids, but still has that lively, fun energy that makes you want to stay and enjoy the moment. The whole vibe is just everything. Definitely a must-visit! read more

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Chicken & Biscoff Waffles Chef Sammy's Award Winning Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I wish I had taken some pictures, but the food was so yummy that we dug in right away! Presentation was attractive and appetizing. Food was well cooked and tasty. I had the seafood gumbo, which needed a little bit of salt and the rice was a tiny bit uncooked. But other than that, everything else was amazing. The catfish sandwich was so crispy on the outside yet moist and tender on the inside. The chicken and waffles was delicious! So was the traditional breakfast. Everyone loved what they ordered. Portions were large, which gave great value for the price. When we first saw the prices, we thought it was a little expensive. But when we saw the portions, we understood. Our server was very sweet, knowledgeable and patient with such a large group. Tie expeditors too. I definitely recommend and would absolutely return. read more

I went on a Monday for an early lunch (11am) with a guest. The place was empty ~ perhaps due to the snowstorm overnight. For me, this was a one and done visit. Besides the side of potatoes and the honey jam I got after asking for jelly on the dry toast provided, nothing comes to mind as excellent. I'm also biased as I abhor getting asked to write an excellent review, for a piece of cake no less. Ask me for a review, that's why I'm on Yelp, but let the experience dictate the rating, not the waitress. On the good side at least two people checked in during our meal. My guest said the fried chicken was very good, but would have liked the honey mustard to have been sweeter. I had an omelet that was meh. read more

Decided to try this place again because although the ambiance and service was lackluster the first time, the food was good. Well, now the food is also bad. I got a chicken sandwich and it was mostly breading, but when you got past the breading it was terrible tasting chicken. It was $20 and I just threw it away. read more

I visited Milk & Honey for brunch for the first time and was overall impressed by the atmosphere and ambiance. The space has a warm, inviting vibe that makes it a nice spot to relax and catch up with friends. I made a reservation and was accommodated immediately, which set a positive tone for the experience. The menu offers a wide range of options, and it was a bit of a hard choice. I ultimately settled on the chicken and waffles, which was a solid pick. The flavor of the dishes I tried wasn't bad at all; the food tasted good and had a comforting brunch profile. However, there were a few consistency issues that stood out during our visit: The biggest drawback was that the food arrived not hot, but warm. Even my coffee was served cold, and my honey latte, while flavorful, was lukewarm. While the service staff were extremely friendly, we did experience some lapses in getting items we requested. We had to remind the server about coffee for one guest, ensure everyone had the water we asked for, and confirm orange juice for my child. I wouldn't write Milk & Honey off as a bad spot, but the little details matter a lot for a brunch experience. If they can tighten up the kitchen temp consistency and improve attentiveness (getting drinks and water refills out promptly), this place could really shine. Would I return? Possibly, given the atmosphere and menu variety, but I'd hope for improved heat consistency and smoother service on a return visit. If you go, I'd suggest arriving with a little extra time to settle in and keep an eye on drink refills and timing. read more

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Music is overly loud, too loud for conversation. During dinner service around 5pm the place was completely empty and service still took over 25 minutes to come to the table. Water glasses given but no water. For some reason they insist on having a brunch menu all throughout the summer, but if you want something off the dinner menu you have to ask to "see if they can make it". read more

The family and I can here for brunch on. Saturday to celebrate a birthday and we enjoyed our experience! Definitely recommend making a reservation for ease of getting seating, our reservation was a noon and it was already pretty busy inside. Service was efficient, our server was a gem. She checked on us often and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. I loved the music was giving us a vibe which added to the ambience. Our food was tasty! Highly recommended the Steak and Eggs! Also do yourself a favor and get an order of biscuits! We even took some home! All in all, I'd come back again! read more

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Portions | Comprehensive | New Portions: The portions here are very generous--you definitely get your money's worth. I typically finish my meal 90-95% of the time, but I only made it halfway through my chicken and waffles. Come hungry; you'll need the appetite. The serving sizes alone make this spot a strong value. Comprehensive: The space is large and lively, offering a bit of everything--a full bar with drinks and mocktails, TVs, and even art on the walls that appears to be for sale. The menu is equally extensive, covering a wide range of food and drink options. However, there might be too much going on. The tables are tightly packed, making it difficult to move without bumping into other guests or décor. The noise level was also quite high, which made conversation at our table challenging at times. New: This is a newer location for the restaurant (their original is in Old Town Alexandria), and it shows--they're still working through some growing pains. Our server was kind but couldn't answer several menu questions and seemed a bit overwhelmed. The payment system also had some glitches. That said, the food came out impressively fast, which balanced things out. Why Not Five Stars? A combination of slow service, tight seating, loud atmosphere, and operational hiccups keeps this from a full five-star experience--for now. I'll be back early next year to see if things have smoothed out, because the food quality and portions make it worth another visit. Pro Tips: - 15% military discount--a great perk. - Plenty of parking available. - they have women owned beverages that are annotated on their wine/drink list. Which is an interesting highlight. read more

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This location is fairly new so wasn't sure how busy it would be. Made reservations just in case. It wasn't busy, got seated quickly by the friendly hostesses. The dining area was elegant yet casual and very clean. Our server came by quickly. She was attentive throughout. We ordered the steak and eggs, the crispy salmon hash and the tail of two fish. All of our dishes were delicious! The fish was fried and seasoned perfectly. Grits were creamy. The salmon was fried well and did not taste greasy, hash with the cream sauce was yummy. Steak was cooked as ordered and tender; eggs cooked over medium as ordered as well. We are looking for a restaurant to host our son's graduation dinner next year and this location is definitely on our list to consider! read more

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Customer Service- excellent. Shelby was our waitress and she was super sweet and friendly. Service- There are a few kinks to work out, as I understand this location is new. Utensils should be brought out with the menus. We witnessed 3 other tables asking for utensils, as well as ourselves. Of course they were brought out shortly after asking, but that should be a no-brainer. Our food came out before we had utensils. Same with the other tables. In addition, we ordered two drinks from the bar, both which came out after our food was almost finished. So, it could just be a timing issue. Location is perfectly situated in the Cardinal Forest shopping plaza. We opted to sit outside and the ambience in and out was very nice. Food- we opted for the deep fried salmon hash, which is the normal go to. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The sauce was on the runnier side, but it still tasted great. Definitely have high hopes for this restaurant. With more time, im sure all the kinks will be worked out. Thanks again, Shelby!!! read more

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We checked out the new location in Springfield and the inside is beautiful! The food had great flavor and the biscuits were the perfect texture. The only downside was slow service, but it was the opening, so I can understand some growing pains. They have a bar area and table seating, and it looked like it was already getting busy but the time we left at 1030. read more

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I highly recommend Milk & Honey! They know hospitality, service, and food! Their selection is beautifully presented. The food doesn't only look good! Trust me - everything they brought out tasted fantastic! And I rarely say something is fantastic. That's my highest mark of measure! I put this restaurant on my "Must come back" list. Again and again!! Love this place! read more

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Had dinner here tonight. The food was just really average. We started with the biscuits, which were not hot. It was served with cold butter, a terrible combination. If the biscuits aren't going to be hot, the butter should at least be room temperature so you can spread it. I had the shrimp and grits with sausage. No big complaints, it just didn't knock my socks off. My mom had the chicken and waffles. They were just okay. I didn't like that the fried chicken was boneless. It's like the difference between a fried drumstick and a chicken tender. I had Astro Beer Hall's chicken and waffles last weekend, and that was heads and shoulders better. We were hoping this could be our soul food go-to replacement for Della J's, but the soul was lacking. read more

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Tons of parking, but high traffic in the area. Great ambiance, and the service was 8/10. I ordered the pan seared salmon which includes salmon, collard greens, and rice. The collard greens were overly salty in my opinion and the rice was pretty much soupy, probably due to the collard greens. I'm not used to southern food, so don't trust my opinion 100%. Their espresso martinis are pretty good! read more

My friend and I met for brunch around 10 a.m. on a Tuesday, and unfortunately, it wasn't a great experience. The lighting inside was extremely dim--so much so that we could barely see our food. We were also told that they weren't serving lattes or espresso because their machine was broken, which was disappointing for a brunch spot. My friend ordered the avocado toast, and it didn't taste right. Because it was so dark inside, we used our iPhone flashlight and noticed the avocado was brown. When we brought it up to our waitress, she tried to explain that brown avocado is normal and it tastes better that way. We disagreed and asked for a new one. The replacement looked much fresher and tasted better, which confirmed our concern. It was our first time visiting, and overall, it was a disappointing experience. read more

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Solid 4 stars! Drinks are on point! Food coming out of the kitchen all looks mouthwatering. The Crispy Calamari was the best I've had in years. Decor is nice! Service is great. Great hip music playing at hit the right volume level. Great place for large groups gathering after work. read more

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Very disappointing experience. Very slow service despite the fact that they were not busy. The grits in the shrimp and grits and the sauce were barely lukewarm even after I asked to have the dish reheated. My husband's side order arrived at the same time as my meal but his entree took another 5 minutes. Although waitress was apologetic, there was no manager in sight. We have enjoyed visits to other locations, but will not be back to this one. read more

Good is amazing, I got the shrimp and grits and they were amazing, the best I've had. The biscuits were good, but I must preferred the squid. The service was pretty good and quick. read more

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Amazing!!! Phenomenal southern kitchen. Chicken and waffles were incredible. Chicken and Biscuits were delicious. And the shrimp and grits were perfect!! Big portions. Great Service!! Shout out to Neil - he took great care of us. You have to check out this restaurant!!! read more

A 5;30 reservation for 7. no silverware, dirty plates, wait staff just sitting by the front door, only 3 plates brought to the table, the other 2 sandwiches 20 minutes later, than we had salmon and grits ordered that she put in as some salmon and collards that looked awful and tasted worse. Food was not great and the service was awful. They then took back the 2 dishes and said here are 2 other dishes but they were someone elses gumbo and shrimp dish. The waitress was not only clueless but dismissive. She finally saw my scowl and said oh yeah those 2 dishes that we gave you that were wrong both times we will comp you for the other ones but you will have to wait 45 more minutes. needless to say skip it. This is the worst service and restaurant. so on a 200 bill i left a $5 tip. I worked in this industry for 7 years. I rarely leave a bad tip but these servers made everything worse. read more

The flavor is there, but the portion size is not compared to the price. I got butter cake for $11.00 and well the size and taste was dry cornbread. I could've gone to Giant nextdoor and got an entire tray of butter cake for $11.00. The power bowl was flash stir fry of cauliflower, spinach and mushrooms with sourdough bread and pesto sauce. The veggies were not cooked all the way. I may need to skip coming here in the future, very disappointing. read more

Decided to try this place while my vehicle was serviced nearby. I had the PAN SEARED SALMON & GRITS and it was delicious. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. The only downside was my server was not attentive. I rarely saw her & had to ask another waitress when both my glasses were empty. I will try Milk & Honey again. read more

Food was great! We ordered a bunch of different items. Top favs all across were the crispy smashed potatoes and Biscoff waffles! 10/10. We sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly. We loved the paintings on the wall a the decor. So happy they opened one in Springfield. I will be here every week! read more

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Half biscoff waffle, Mac n cheese, honey old bay wings, and peach mimosa! - Southern Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I went when it just opened and the experience was amazing! It was my first time having this type of cuisine and I absolutely loved it. The old bay wings were one of my favorites because it was just so juicy and delectable. The spirit free drinks were also super delicious and perfect with the heavy meals. The service was amazing and the interior was super nice. I would definitely go back again! read more

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The picture speaks for itself. The cocktail was good and the service was great. The atmosphere was sexy and the music was good. Just the right volume, this time. Can be a bit loud at other times I've stopped in for takeout. read more

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - 8 pieces of chicken that comes in the family meal. Awful! - Southern Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

There has been a revolving door at this location for businesses, this is a golden opportunity to get something unique and delicious to stick around. If you are in the area stop in. The decor and menu are unique in the area and worth the trip. Support this place. read more

The food was reasonably good. Wish lobster sandwich was not breaded and fried - did not say that on the menu. Shrimp and grits were very good. Coffee is good but expensive, but I will give them a pass because of the crummy economy. Biggest complaint is, however, the noise - music, cross-talking, and clattering of dishes in the kitchen made it very difficult to have a simple conversation without yelling at each other. Will consider takeout, but until some noise abatement is done, no more eating in. read more

The biscuits were excellent! However, the main dish was okay, not great. Given that the name of the dish I ordered is Chef Sammy's Award Winning Shrimp & Grits, it did not taste award winning. The shrimp and turkey sausage to grits proportion was good. However, the temperature of my dish was lukewarm and the grits were bland and not creamy. From the menu description, looks like someone forgot the cajun cream sauce - perhaps that would have made the difference? I'll definitely give this place another chance - the ambiance is nice and the service is good. read more

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - CHEF SAMMY'S AWARD - WINNING SHRIMP & GRITS - Southern Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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The menu at this location is similar to other locations. We ordered fish and grits and chicken and waffles. We were very satisfied with both. Service was good, waitress smiled and was pleasant. What I enjoyed most was the ambiance, decor and the Playlist. Very well done. Definitely better than the other locations. read more

So hands down Milk and honeys customer service is ALWAYS AMAZING. IMPECCABLE OF YOU WILL! There are little things that I would critique with the food and demonstration and a few aesthetics. BUT I LOVE THE AMBIANCE. Also the drinks are another plus and the music.... Just a good vibe with some great music !!!!!! Please visit and let them know Diane sent you lol . I'll be back to see if they took constructive criticism and applied it. Lol the life of a FOODIE read more

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Came here for a Mother's Day brunch, we ordered several appetizers, drinks, and main courses. Overall, it was OK. The service was great, although they ran out of clean silverware and were a little slow. This is probably more of the back of the house, though. The food was alright, I guess. The biscuits and gravy looked like a hot mess, the fish sandwich tasted a little old, and I think the banana pudding and peach cobbler are both preprepared. We all agreed we probably won't visit again. read more

The cooks/chef's in the back are top tier with their work, the food was amazing, very presentable, and the service was top tier! Javier and Kayla were always making sure we were taken care of. The setting of this place is nice and cozy, I'd definitely recommend coming here especially since the prices aren't bad at all. read more

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

The food was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. Our server was friendly, though a little timid. My only reason for not giving a perfect 5 out of 5 is the portion size of my entrée. I ordered the lamb chops, which were absolutely delicious, but the plate felt a bit small. I was still slightly hungry afterward, even with wings as an appetizer. Adding one more chop, one more asparagus spear, and a few more potatoes would make the dish perfect. Overall, a great experience, and I will definitely be back. read more

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Food was great! Ambience and playlist were cozy and relaxed. Tatianna made our experience very enjoyable. Happy to see it in the neighborhood! read more

Let me start off by saying that this was my 1st visit to Milk and Honey and I couldn't have been more impressed. The service was amazing , we were seated right away, I ordered the honey butter biscuits as an appetizer, they came out right away, they were very warm. The entree had excellent presentation , I ordered the shrimp and grits, I usually have to add salt and pepper to my food but this was seasoned to perfection , no additional seasoning needed. My companion ordered the catfish sandwich, portion was huge , he usually doesn't leave a trace of food on his plate, he had to take a box home with the amount of leftovers. The bill was 75.00 including tip. ( I gave 20%) I will highly recommended this establishment to family and friends. read more

Kayla was a really good server very attentive and friendly !!! The wings were amazing

The food and service is amazing! 100% recommend! Great for date night and brunch with the girls! read more

Great selection of Southern style brunch food but with a flair and twist. Chicken and waffles were great, signature shrimp and grits were great too. Atmosphere is fun and unique. read more

Fantastic dinner here! Can especially recommend the biscuits. So delicious and not dry. Also the peach hand pie for dessert had tears in my eyes - reminded me of the pie crusts my nana made when I was a child. And the signature milk and honey latte is not to be missed. read more

Thus was an excellent experience The waitress and everyone was so kind and the food and drinks were superb. We will be back. read more