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Perly's

4.5 (1.7k reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Classy
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Outdoor seating

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Hirshfeld hummus sandwich, Cole slaw, fruit cup
Lisa B.

I ordered a bag of their coffee to go, but wasn't asked if I wanted it ground or whole bean; bag isn't marked, either! Coffee is good... but this omission wasn't.

The old school sign is neato!
Patti M.

There isn't much that hasn't already said about this absolutely, absurdly delicious, friendly, cozy, awesome place. Yes-the matzo ball soup absolutely lives up to legend. Yes-the corned beef and hash is so good you will eat it all and stumble out of there in a haze. You can take home a giant loaf of delicious rye. The crunchy brussels are everything you dreamed about. The rugelach are so good you won't care if devouring them in one sitting is baaaad. If you haven't visited prepare to spend some money. Buy some things to take home and enjoy later....know it won't last the day. The matzo ball soup was gone by dinner time. That broth was fabulous!!!! Prepare to eat until you are so stuffed you have two options when you leave. Go for a brisk walk.....or go home and hang out in your comfies and read and fall asleep in order to, as my Uncle Bill says, digest. I love a good breakfast and this is one of the best I have ever had. The corned beef hash is even better than that of Cafe Madison in Albany, NY in its heyday--and that says A LOT! My husband cleaned hus plate--unusual for him and a testament to the deliciousness of this meal. The cocktails are phenomenal too. The Hammeredtaschen was my favorite. The waitstaff work like a well oiled machine, fast and efficient and they have to because there is a long line out front before they even open their doors. A fantastic meal!!!!

Pierogies
Rachel K.

Perly's is a MUST TRY! As an RVA native, I have loved it here for so long so I have to post a review! I love the homey atmosphere. The service and staff are so amazing and the food is TOP TIER. Highlights of my last visit include.... *The Rachel sandwich (so honored to share a name with this amazing dish) *The Jewish Sailor: amazing portion and flavor! *Duck and Potato Pierogi: tender and delicious! *Blintz: So delicious with the berries on top! I even was given some Chocolate Babka which was absolutely amazing! Prepare for a long wait on the weekend but it is so incredibly worth it. Perly's is a 10/10!

Vegetable Knish
Stephanie B.

Wow! Finally made it in for lunch a few weeks ago and the experience was wonderful. Bar staff was attentive, food was amazing. Pricing is a lil high but it was enough for two meals so feel the value lies in that. No wonder there's a line every weekend! Weekdays around 1 was where it's at, plenty of seating a quiet vibes

Menu
Brenda P.

This diner is an absolute gem! Despite hitting the peak lunch rush, the staff was incredibly quick and efficient, getting our food out in time. The historic diner decor is charming, but the food is the star. The Chicken Salad was a perfect balance of flavor. I loved the customizable chicken salad plate that lets you build your own sandwich with three scoops of chicken salad, toasted bread, and fresh veggie toppings. A must-order is the side of fries (I replaced them instead of chips). They were a great balance of softness and crisp and highly flavorful. Highly recommend this spot for a quick, high-quality lunch! Prices are also very reasonable.

Sub Snyderman
Paola B.

Pretty solid place. i might have to go back and try another sandwich cause i wasn't the biggest fan of the one i got. it tasted good it just wasn't what i had in mind (after seeing someone else's order i realized what i wanted was the reuben). service was great and the cranberry mimosa was yummy. it was busy but cozy inside!

Matzah
Zara T.

LOVE - one of my favorites in Richmond! I stopped in for a late lunch during Passover and was pleasantly surprised to see a line out the door. The matzah ball soup is absolutely delicious! And the portions are huge. I ordered a bowl of soup and ended up with 2 quarts of soup (2 meals for me) and came with matzah. They also have latkes and other favorites. The restaurant has just the right amount of quirkiness. There are lots of booths, though bar seating is available if you prefer. They do carry out but not delivery. I look at it as a nice break from work. Also, I had trouble ordering soup from the online menu, but calling the restaurant did the trick!

Jewish sailor
Rachel B.

We came into Perly's and sat at the counter. We ordered the latkes, and they were crispy and salty. They were served with apple sauce and sour cream. I had the Rachel sandwich, and it was really tasty. It was a lot of food! My husband had the open face sandwich with pastrami (Jewish sailor). We really liked the decor in the restaurant. They had cute little knickknacks and colorful glass bottles. The server was very friendly and welcoming! I would recommend this restaurant.

Corned beef hash
Robert L.

Cute little Jewish restaurant. All the expected dishes with a handful of great dishes. I ordered THE SCHNORRER and picked Corned Beef as my meat!! It was great! My wife ordered the corned beef hash and loved it. The salad was a little odd but it worked. This is a definite repeat visit location.

Potato duck pierogis
Eugene W.

One of my two favorite places from our trip to Richmond. Potato + Duck Pierogis: Very good, but not a must-order. The other dishes outshone the pierogis, in my opinion. Matzoh Ball Soup: Oh my gosh, this was so good. The broth was bursting with richness. Very comforting. Jewish Sailor: Enormous portion size. I split everything with my wife, and we could not finish. The hot pastrami was fantastic. Beef sausage as well. Really loved this dish. Chocolate Babka: We could not finish this for the life of us, so we took this to go. A few hours later, it was still delicious! We waited just under an hour. They won't take your phone number, so you do have to be physically present either at Perly's or at the grocery store next door.

Schnitzel
Deanna S.

We have been meaning to try Perly's and we loved it!! First I must say, our server Chanelle was excellent!! She gave great recommendations about the menu and she also took care of us very well during our time there. She was extremely attentive. Not to mention, she was extremely bubbly and positive. She makes this place look good!! The restaurant was packed. You can tell it's a super popular place in town. Even so, we were seated immediately. My husband had the schnitzel with sunny side up eggs. He enjoyed it very much. I was craving a burger, so I had the patty melt. The unique twist on this was having pastrami on it, which I wasn't sure I would like, but I loved it. It also had onions, Russian dressing, and dill pickles. I got the coleslaw on the side and it was very good. My husband ordered the potato salad with his meal which, although I like the coleslaw, I wish I would've gotten because the potato salad was out of this world. I will order the potato salad with my meal next time. It was so creamy. It didn't have a strong vinegar taste or anything like that. It was so mild and delicious. We had a wonderful experience here and we will return.

Jewbano with Dill seasoned fries
Zachary D.

Reminds me of a small town diner crossed with a NYC Jewish Deli. I love both of those things. Check out the menu on here, lots of good options and great Yelpers opinions. Place is busy at lunch time as there are lots of office workers around. However I did notice lots of cocktails being slung around at lunch time. They must be good! They have hand mixed fountain sodas for that old school drugstore feel. To the meal, my mom made beef tongue all the time. They have a Jewbano (their version of the Cuban). Sandwich was solid. My three things: 1) Jewbano was 3/5 stars just because they put to much mustard on it. The bread was toasty and crunchy, meats were all great, and portion was solid! 2) Sides are a hard choice. I went with the dill fries. Didn't get much dill but they were crunchy and delicious. I wanna try the everything bagel chips next time. 3) Staff is fun, eclectic, and super nice/attentive. They alone drag this close to a 5 star. Well done!

Hot dog
DeeAnn G.

Portions are huge and tasty! Had the Lottie Dottie, delish! Also the knishes are really good! The hot dog is a favorite too! The fries here are so good, crispy and perfectly seasoned! Service was great! Can get busy so be prepared to wait around lunch time.

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Ask the Community - Perly's

What is the wait time/wait process like? are we able to call ahead?

There are no reservations. If you want to be seated first, show up before they open. It can be super busy or just busy. The line is friendly and organized before they open and then after first seating they take names.

Can you do large orders for sandwiches ? About 50 for a memorial service in September 2022

Sorry no, I do not believe that they do catering

Do they ship? I live on the other side of the country and want to try their Jewish Eggroll.

Unfortunately no but if your cool enough to take the journey, I'm buying!!

How are the vegetarian options here?

The vegetarian options are somewhat limited but what they do have is delicious. They offer potato latkes, vegetable knish, brussel sprouts, pickled veggies, bagels, salads (including a grain salad, Caesar salad, & potato salad), French fries,… Read more

Is perly's open on christmas day?

Probably

Visiting Richmond next week and wondering if they're open for dine in or only take out?

You can dine in.

Do you ship your food to Vegas?

No we do not.

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We went to this place for the first time tonight and OMG‼…read more RUN....do not walk to the New York Deli!!! It's right next to the Byrd Theater so it was perfect for dinner after a movie. Our server was Braxton, a delightful young lady. She was witty and a diligent server and all the things...and she did not steer us wrong when it came to the food. My husband and I both had a taste for ordering an Italian sub and Braxton said we would not be sorry if we ordered it, and we were not. I was literally moaning with almost every bite. I am a potato salad connoisseur. I will not eat it unless it is freshly made. I don't do any of the grocery store type of potato salads. (Gross!) I asked Braxton about it and she said that in general, she doesn't even like potato salad, but at this restaurant, she absolutely loves it and highly recommends it. Knowing it is freshly made on site, plus her recommendation, I decided to try it. Oh my word! This potato salad is straight from the portals of heaven. Sooooooo good. This might not seem like a big deal, but it's a very big deal to me. I like freshly brewed tea. Nothing bottled. Nothing out of a soda machine. (Disgusting!) I asked Braxton if the tea was actually brewed there and she said yes. Tea is not the same everywhere. Sometimes it's so weak, you don't even realize it's tea. Not here! It was perfect. This makes a huge difference to me as when my beverage is perfect, I enjoy my meal a lot more. The entire meal was top notch. The service was absolutely excellent. We loved having Braxton and would ask for her again. A DJ was setting up as we were eating. We learned that they have karaoke and trivia nights earlier in the week as well as dance nights on the weekends. My husband and I mentioned that we would definitely come back and bring friends. I loved my experience here and it could not have been made any better by anything.

A quintessential dive bar in Richmond, New York deli is by the theater and amazing restaurants…read more Really cheap drinks. Really cheap food. But don't let that stop me from going here. The vibes are immaculate and they're really cool. Ancient arcade games here.

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4.0
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0.2 mi
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I was pleasantly surprised after reading the reviews and coming in with lower expectations. To be…read moreclear, the 4 stars is based on the type of restaurant. It is fast casual - you order at the kiosk and grab a place to eat, listening for your number and/or text to alert you the food is ready. We arrived about 6pm on a Saturday night. It was busy and I grabbed one of the last two tables. It got very busy shortly after we placed our orders. The dining area is pretty big with plenty of bar seating around the windows. While we all ordered one after the other, our food didn't come out that way. Most of the food came out in about 25-30 minutes. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Juicy! Two people got tenders and three of us got sandwiches. The OG sandwich was very good, just messy! I ended up using a fork and knife bc it got too messy. The Mac and cheese was made with pimento cheese and was very good. My friend who got the fried green tomatoes said they were delicious and filling. Lots of goodies on top. Two friends enjoyed the collards. The only person who was underwhelmed was the person who got the Asian sandwich. Overall, if I wanted a good chicken sandwich and a Buttermilk and Honey was nearby, I'd place an order.

Parking in downtown is usually a pain. We had to circle the block a few times to get a spot on…read moreThursday night around 19:45. We walked in to find the staff bustling, cooking, and prepping orders, and the smell of some delicious fried chicken in the air. I saw the kiosks and was not too thrilled with the Wawa experience, but we gave it a shot anyway, since fried chicken is one of our favorites. The process was simple and allowed us to add or remove anything we could want, so that was nice. While walking to find a seat, we saw a person panhandling in the dining area, but the staff promptly removed him from the premises. I ordered us the Pimento Cheese Balls for an appetizer, and I chose the Fried Chicken and French Toast as my entree because I always try the "chicken and waffles" at every establishment that offers it. My partner ordered the OG Chicken Sandwich without tomato, and it came with crinkle-cut fries. It was about $40. The chef proclaimed our order was ready in quick succession, maybe three orders behind the guests before us. We waited about ten minutes, maybe fifteen at most. We picked up the orders from the counter, and there was a mix-up on the syrup, but the chef promptly rectified the situation. He was a no-nonsense kind of guy; straight to the point. He seemed firm, yet kind. It was clear the day had been a busy one; he even told us as much, which was great to hear (busy = fantastic food). The French toast squares looked like rye or pumpernickel, and they emitted a sweet aroma, a delightful hit of cinnamon and brown sugar. I drizzled the caramel syrup on my chicken and toast, sliced a piece, and paired a bite of chicken with the toast. I closed my eyes to savor the flavors: the toast was crunchy and almost gooey (yet, not overly so), the chicken was crunchy, the sweet cinnamon-y flavors from the toast, the caramel from the syrup, and the tender, moist chicken were a match made in culinary art. I cannot sufficiently describe the French toast in a way that would do it justice; it was crunchy and semi-gooey, and all scrumptious. I can only say it was the single best French toast that I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Next, I tried the fried pimento cheese balls. Oh my. If you like mozzarella sticks, try these. I adored them: elevated fried cheese, for real. My partner enjoyed her sandwich as well; she ate everything except some of her fries. I saved half of my chicken and toast for today because I am like a treasure golem when it comes to delicious leftovers. I am going to air-fry the chicken and skillet-heat the toast back to its original goodness. I told the cooks that that was the best French toast that I have ever had, and I mean it. Do yourself a favor and try it if you're into French toast. This one is the GOAT. Side note: I spoke with the head chef outside, and he is from another branch (possibly Henrico?) to whip this location back into shape. Two words: "Nailed it."

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4.7
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Awesome sub sandwiches...!! Try your favorite two subs.... Choosing one is a bad move…read more.. Service is always friendly & top notch ..

Nick's is owned by several Nicks. Nick Nolte, Nic Cage, Nick Kruschev and Nick Elodeon. Mr. Elodeon…read moresays that kids love Nicks because of all the cartoons. I have no idea what that means, but they have good sandwiches. What to get: A Prosciutto sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella added, maybe What else: Expect an upcharge to add Fresh Mozz How to improve: Don't upcharge so much for Fresh Mozz (sigh) Nick's is a little run-down grocery store which sort-of feels like walking into a check-cashing shop or an urban convenience store that just happens to have a wonderful old-school NY-NJ style Italian deli inside. The deli itself is great, and makes a lot of awesome sandwiches for decent prices. As I said, I don't like the weird upcharges for certain ingredients, but so be it. It makes the prices of a sandwich soar from decent to ridiculous. The sandwiches aren't altogether authentic Italian NY-NJ style, but they are very good. I loved the parts of it that I had fresh, however when I had the rest of the sandwich a little later it had gotten extremely squidgy and soggy because they use a regular loaf of bread rather than anythng hard or Italian. Again, makes it less authentic but still very tasty. Despite these remarks, I haven't had a sandwich this good in the Richmond area before, so you should give it a try. And if it were Niche Produce, then they'd only sell unusual and hard to get hipster vegetables and sandwiches. Whereas if it wer Nix Produce, it would close down soon. And if it were Knickers Produce then I would have torn them down a lot more quickly and intensely than I did in this review.

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