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    Turkey on sourdough!!
    Shawny F.

    2nd time visiting New Life cafe. Sandwiches are so good, HUGE, and fresh. I am currently going in on my sandwich. Please go and try them out.

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    Van D.

    This place is open! Lovely little restaurant in Central Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood on Harbour Way. They have tasty lunch bowls they call Vondi bowls to pay homage to Mama Vondi. The service was quick and the price reasonable. Best of all this restaurant serves the community. There is an upstairs area used to train local youth and future chefs. Highly recommend for their tasty bowls and for supporting those that give back!

    This place doesn't honor their business hours or they're closed. Either way, don't come here.
    Michael G.

    This place is either out of business or doesn't honor their business hours. Came at noon on a Monday and it was closed. Don't bother coming here.

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    Sidney S.

    "Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning." -- Desmond Tutu Excellent new sandwich shop in Richmond. Opened beginning of March and it is much needed downtown. As the world reopens I see this place becoming a community focal point. I ordered grilled cheese with bacon, broccoli cream soup and red velvet cake. Loved the soup and sandwich, I think the better dessert may be the bread pudding. Everyone else was getting that. They are still getting their feet wet service wise so be patient. What's great about this business is they are a nonprofit helping Richmond youth. From their FB page: "We are NewLife Movement, a California state-recognized non-profit organization and official partner of the City of Richmond, operating directly out of John F. Kennedy Park. Our Mission is to serve our community by ,"Engaging criminal and disadvantaged minds and helping them become successful law-abiding citizens" . We believe we can achieve in our mission mostly by meeting those in need in the very streets we mean to change. For us to continue to succeed in these goals we must further build positive mentor relationships and continue to provide the following three skill building programs: 1. Reactions - Working directly with Kennedy High School students, we train them in responding positively to different situations or in areas of conflict. NewLife Movement staff engage youth through role play, coaching and powerful guest speakers who provoke positive thinking. Students will learn skills to help them make better decisions currently and are nurtured to use their new skills to build their futures. 2. Partner Up - NewLife Movement reaches out to local businesses and connects them to our students that are in search of work experience. The "Partner Up" program is designed to help members of NewLife and local businesses create a supportive job shadowing atmosphere. Students will devote 2 - 4 hours per day as interns or as we call them, "Youth partners," completing tasks and building needed job skills. 3. Youth Safety - Newlife Movement is committed to providing a positive presence and a safe passage throughout the city of Richmond with a main focus in John F. Kennedy Park and the nearby neighborhoods. We discourage youth truancy, both at Kennedy High and Martin L. King Elementary as a positive vocal and physical presence in the park that sets between the schools. It is the mission of the segment of NewLife to help ensure that our young people have a safe and resourceful park to play in, and positive role models encouraging their growth and well-being." Support your local black owned businesses, we all need to rise up and we can all do it together. Highly recommended

    The NewLife Chicken and Flaming Lime!
    William Z.

    I came for the 100% organic NewLife Energy Drink before the game! The iced Ginger and Honey mix was Refreshing and Powerful! Came back a second time for the PepperJack Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup!!! Fire! The Cafe is Bright, Colorful, Clean and welcoming. Don't forget your mask our try to crowd in... they will remind you. Downtown Has New life! I'm a regular now.

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    we had a great portobello mushroom sandwich yesterday good food looking forward to seeing what else they come up with.

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    Had a crab salad sandwich, tasted great. Friendly and quick. Give these women some business!

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    3.1(201 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Ownership has changed since the last time I visited and the pizza and ingredients are top notch!…read more The other amazing thing that happened was I got unexpectedly delayed and couldn't pick up the pizza I previously ordered until about 1.5 hours later. When I got there the guy said he wanted me to experience it fresh ,as he felt it had been out of the oven too long, and insisted on making me a fresh one at no charge! What great customer service, especially because it was completely my fault and they had done absolutely nothing wrong. He wouldn't let me pay anything extra ( I did leave him a $15 tip though ) The pizza was outstanding! Definitely will be regular customer now .

    I ordered an 18-inch Raging Rooster pizza for pickup and was so excited to have my favorite pizza…read morefor dinner. Unfortunately, when I got home, I realized it was missing the BBQ sauce, which is honestly the most important part of the pizza! It just didn't taste the same without it. I called Xtreme Pizza to let them know how disappointed I was. I wasn't expecting anything crazy, but I thought they might offer to remake it or at least do something to make it right. Instead, all I got was, "I'm sorry," and that was it. I'm really disappointed because this used to be my favorite pizza. It's frustrating to spend money on something you're looking forward to and then have it not be what you ordered, especially when there's no effort to make it right. Sadly, I won't be going back. What a letdown.

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    Point Richmond Market And Deli

    3.7(179 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Good: love this market! Service: Excellent!…read moreSuggestion: please move paper and station that you wrap sandwiches in, to behind the counter for sanitary reasons. Customers, coughing, sneezing, and talking over the paper that you wrap sandwiches in, is no bueno.

    Feb 26, 2025 3pm 3.8 stars…read more We stopped by for a Hot Pastrami and Swiss sandwich (we ended up with "The Point Richmond") and a coke. $19 and change. There is a learning curve. The sandwiches on the menu all have cute names like "The Point Richmond" and "The New York". That if nice except that- for example... if you want a Hot Pastrami with Swiss, you need to read every ingredient of every sandwich until you find "The Point Richmond". The menu lists it having hot pastrami though it doesn't have Swiss. We ordered that. The Point Richmond pastrami was warm. I was thinking it was just warm rather than hot because of, how you say...oh yeah.. Physics. The relitively smallish amount of meat ratio to cool moist vegetables and room temperature Dutch Crunch (Roll) bread couldn't possibly hold heat for more than the minute it took us to get to the outdoor seating. When I looked at the on-line ordering menu at home later. I read that if I want Pastrami and Swiss, I should have ordered The New York, as it has Pastrami (though not heated) and Swiss. I also found out you can order Extra Meat for $3.49 or Double Meat for $5.49. A first timer here would have no clue that they should order extra meat if they want a hot sandwich. The sandwich was fresh and enjoyable. The cashier and the deli person were friendly. It was nice to visit Pt. Richmond after these few years. I might go back and choose the Build Your Own option. "I'll have a Pastrami and Swiss please. Double meat, double Swiss cheese, with horseradish and sharp mustard on the side if you got em. On a Dutch Crunch roll. Heat that bad boy to the hilt please?"

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    Chicken club sandwich on fresh sour dough roll

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    Vibe Bistro - Bacon, Egg, and Cheese

    Vibe Bistro

    4.5(10 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I left a review a few months ago because this place never seemed to be open. Since then, I've been…read morein the area frequently and have actually seen the café open several times. I also noticed they've received recent reviews, so I thought I'd give them another try. Unfortunately, I had another disappointing experience. I placed a pickup order during their posted business hours (8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) and received a notification saying I'd be updated once the restaurant accepted my order. After waiting about 10 minutes, there was still no update. I checked again a little later, and the app said the restaurant had never confirmed my order and instructed me to contact customer support. The customer support representative tried calling the restaurant to see if there was an issue, but no one answered. In the end, my order had to be canceled, and I was refunded. My suggestion is to make sure your hours and days of operation are accurate across all platforms. Customers shouldn't be able to place orders if the business isn't able to fulfill them. If there are limited or inconsistent operating hours, that should be communicated clearly. It's really disappointing because there aren't many coffee shops in this area, and I think a lot of people would love to support a reliable local café. I genuinely wanted to give this place another chance, but unfortunately, my experience was the same.

    Brief Summary: - Close to the Richmond BART…read more - Coffee is not sour - It's also piping hot and good - Indoor seating available Very happy to see a new coffee shop open in the Richmond area once again. I was disappointed when the earlier one closed during the pandemic, so the little happy dance I made when I received a opening day announcement in a mailing postcard. This cafe is very very close to the Richmond BART station, rather it's attached to the BART parking lot. The entrance is on the main street, sometimes the doors are open, sometimes it's closed. I figured out the times when the cafe opens, so I visit there soon after eating lunch. Coffee here has been a good experience. The flavor is not sour (my type) and it's also pretty hot (my relative loves hot coffee), so the drink satisfies both of the coffee lovers in the household. The kind staff recommends adding syrup to the lattes when ordering, but personally I like the original flavor of the coffee they brew. I haven't sat in the interior cafe due to me visiting here near closing times, but there is a lot of places to sit down and enjoy a coffee and a snack. Speaking of snacks, the cafe also sells pastries. All of them look really good to try with a cup of coffee, so I'll try some on my next visit.

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    2207 - Crispy noodles with steak and prawns

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    4.9(100 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Absolutely phenomenal food! The best salad I've had in YEARS! Wonderful sauces to accompany the…read morechicken. Delicious vegetables and rice. I'm in heaven! Order in person using a qr code at 2207 Macdonald, or use their website. Payment is through Apple pay, Google pay, and I believe.Pay Pal. Wait time was about 30 minutes and absolutely worth the wait! I highly recommend, you will not be disappointed! Thank you 2207!

    Now here's a place that I didn't expect to find in an area of Richmond not known as a culinary…read moredestination. The name of this nondescript takeout operation is actually its address on Macdonald Avenue. Ironically, the most popular place to eat in this neighborhood is McDonald's. I barely found it because it looks like a vacant storefront with a For Lease sign. A red OPEN sign was the only giveaway. I happened to read that this place offers some excellent Korean-style dishes. I think the menu can be more accurately described as global. It's apparently a mother-and-son business with the kitchen run by a Korean-American chef named Daniel who doesn't share his last name. His mother works the front of the house, and people order beforehand and come in for pick up. There's a community table presumably set up for dining, but the space felt more like a dental waiting area. Through the order window, I could see Daniel way in the back beyond a passthrough. I used their QR code to review the menu and order on the spot. All the entrees appeared enticing including Grilled Short Rib and Fried Pitman Farms Chicken. I chose the $24.50 Market Grain Salad. It was beautifully presented even in a takeout box (Photo 9). There was a mix of arugula, iceberg, romaine, and Treviso radicchio at the base topped with visual jewels: Fuji apple, Sonia Rojas cara cara orange, blood orange, mandarin orange, muscat grapes, and avocado. Further toppings included spring onion., tarragon, sunflower seeds, English cucumber, heirloom carrots, and French breakfast radish. Farro, red quinoa, and French feta cheese added more layers of flavor and texture. Harissa grilled Pitman Farms chicken provided a succulent serving of protein, and a unique sesame soy lemon chili dressing finished off a masterful creation. It was an impeccable salad. The $11 Skin On Gaufrette Fries were cross-cut and impossibly tender with a tasty dipping sauce (Photo 6). A genuine winner! FOOD - 5 stars...honestly one of the best entree salads assembled plus light waffle fries that delight AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...not meant for dining but the space serves its purpose SERVICE - 4.5 stars...very conscientious, just took a half-hour for my order TOTAL - 5 stars...this is a hidden gem in Richmond..it's an eight-minute walk from BART if that works better for you RELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/RHM-sIfIIZ

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    Left Front interior

    2207 - Kurabuta pork and truffle oil dumpling soup ($14.50)

    Kurabuta pork and truffle oil dumpling soup ($14.50)

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