I'll give you the facts. The coffee is weak. The fried potatoes are boiled and tasteless The food takes a while. The bacon is amazing. They should have a huge shrine erected to that bacon. The waffle fries are good. The pancakes are killer. The waffles are good. All in all a good experience. read more

Unfortunately, my experience at The Benedict in Chester, Virginia, was extremely disappointing. The service was incredibly slow, and the food and drinks were nowhere near worth the hype. I ordered an espresso martini (that I had to return), eggs, turkey bacon, and an English muffin. The eggs were overcooked and lacked any freshness. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits and described them as completely unseasoned. The grits tasted like plain white grits with shrimp simply placed on top, rather than a flavorful, savory dish. Another friend ordered a burger, which arrived overcooked with burnt buns. Overall, everything tasted as though it had been prepared ahead of time and left sitting on a hot plate or reheated in an oven before being served. Nothing tasted freshly made, and the quality simply did not match the reputation or expectations. Sadly, this was a very underwhelming dining experience, and I would not return or recommend it based on our visit. read more

The atmosphere was a vibe!!! The food was amazing. It's a cute little brunch spot downtown. Thankfully there weren't many ppl when we went, however it was slow getting our food. However, the food was great. We'll go again!! read more

The Benedict - French toast eggs and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Good, local breakfast joint in downtown Richmond. Nice option if you are staying at the Courtyard or Residence Inn. Much better than local competitors in the area as well. read more

The Benedict - BYO Breakfast platter. 3 eggs scrambled, pork bacon, pancakes, and fried potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

By far one of the worst sit down restaurant experiences I've ever had. - the wait for a clean table/bar seat was extremely long - the cleanliness of the bar area was disgusting. There were empty juice containers taking up counter space and the bar tender spent more time looking for supplies/clean glasses then making the drinks. - for the price, the food was underwhelming. Cornbread waffles tasted good but were tough and we barely received 4 small pieces of chicken thighs. read more

Brunch with my friend for catch.......new spot we wanted to try. The Espresso Martini is their own version, do with that what you wish. The food, not impressed the bacon so salty we couldn't eat it. I gave my eggs away, potatoes were delicious. Pancake was thin and taste gluten free slightly, no flavor. Crab cake- look like a brown muffin but it was good flavorful. Would come back for that alone. Service: there was a wait so we took the bar. The food took a while to come out Ambiance: very cute for content creators, decor for the season. read more

The Benedict - Express yourself - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Maybe it was just today but almost everything was off. They said chefs didn't show up so expect a long wait for food. Then they were out of biscuits, croissants and other food. I ordered the Benedict. When it arrived on a weird roll like a hamburger bun the egg was undercooked and while the ham slice was big it just didn't taste very good as a combination. The people I was with also reported the food didn't taste great today. read more

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Very friendly staff. Wife's chicken Benedict (Queen Mary) was quite good. I'm a bit of a Benedict connoisseur; I had the regular Benedict. First of all, when Benedict is in the very name of the restaurant, you expect a pretty epic Benedict. It was good, but not a "top Benedict" to my palate. The ham was very salty as opposed to a Canadian Bacon style. The eggs were over-poached. The hollandaise makes or breaks a Benedict dish. It was OK; personally, I prefer some paprika (I saw none) and a bit more lemon. Overall, a bit more boldness is preferred in my hollandaise. The biscuit it was served on was good. For coffee style drinks, this place only has coffee. As a breakfast joint, they need to invest in a high-end Italian espresso machine to make legit coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, latte drinks, etc. My coffee was served in a dirty (lipstick stained) cup. I spun it 180 to drink from the other side. They also have bar drinks that look good. My wife had a bloody mary that was fine. The policy is an automatic 20% gratuity added to all checks. That's OK, but staff should tell you. I saw it on the menu. It's on the receipt, but if you're not paying attention, you could accidentally tip 40-45%. They made no mention of it. I NEVER add additional tip in such cases if the server does not tell me. If they do, I add 5-7% additional depending on the level of service. Overall... It was just alright. About 3 1/2 stars. read more

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Wow this was really good and the space was beautiful. We stopped as a family of four and couldn't say better things about the pancakes, French toast, and biscuits. read more

I had high hopes for The Benedict when I looked at the menu. I ordered the eggs benedict with crabcake and fried green tomatoes. My husband ordered the French Toast. Both were featured entrees. We waited a long time for our food to arrive and when it did it looked great. I cut into a perfectly cooked poached egg and dipped it in the hollandaise sauce, when I tasted it I realized the Hollandaise was refrigerator cold. Uck!! I tried the other side of the plate and the sauce there was a bit warmer from the heat from the crabcake and the fried tomatoes. I would have sent it back but we had to be somewhere and who knows how long it would have taken. We were 45 minutes in at this point. My husband's French toast was two thick slices - one of which was the end of the loaf which he found very hard to cut. French Toast Jerky! Our waiter never checked on us or came near our table. We had to find him to get our check by going to the bar and then upon examining the bill realized a 20% tip had been automatically added to our check. No signs to that effect. Good luck to The Benedict if they continue to serve food like this. read more

Sister and cousin brunch date for the win on Sunday! Cute vibe and amazing customer service @thebenedictrva (great choice Sis). Catching up over some pretty good food, I opted for their traditional breakfast where you can choose from a variety of proteins, sides and bread. My combination just slaps lol: scrambled eggs, thick cut bacon, potatoes and a toasted buttered biscuit (they had packs of apple butter ). Everything was prepared and seasoned well: 4.3/5. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Wow! This place is awesome! Perfect location to my hotel (courtyard), Callen was an awesome person with lots of personality and friendly! Cool vibes and amazing food! The traditional eggs Benedict is packed with flavor and plenty of portions! The corn beef hash is delicious! Definitely worth checking out! read more

The Benedict - Eggs Benedict! Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Best brunch experience in a while! New restaurants can sometimes be hit or miss but the Benedict definitely impressed my friends and I. The host sat us quickly and Avery our server was awesome. I had the garden party and my friends had other prosecco cocktails. Everyone loved them and they were so reasonably priced. I ate the seaside salmon cakes which were delicious. My friends had the catfish Benedict, French toast and the build your own breakfast. One friend ordered a side of bacon which prompted another to order it too. They couldn't get over the thickness. Can't wait to come back and try the chicken sandwich. Gratuity included but well deserved. read more

The Benedict - Garden Party - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We had no clue this restaurant recently opened up about 2 weeks ago, we found it on tiktok. We came during brunch hours and it wasnt a long wait, but I believe they close at 3 so don't get there too late. The food was really good and the drink I ordered, added shot of tequila, was good. Me: "OH THIS IS LICKAAA!" Lol. Only two things for feedback, possibly work on increasing volume of the music because they had some hits but it wasn't really easy to hear and the menu for BYOB meat options, possibly add (+$5) next to the options that ate an up-charge. But I recommend this establish and they're Black Woman owned!!! read more

The Benedict - Scrambled Eggs with cheddar cheese, fried potatoes, toast, catfish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Just visited the new Benedict on Cary, brought to you by the owners of MaryLous and Black Olive and I have to tell you about the two stars of the brunch show for me. The whole vibe is bright and welcoming, but listen...the menu is stacked with lots of delicious options but in the spirit of not over doing it lol I settled on a classic. Star number one: BYO breakfast sandwich with the most incredible thick-cut bacon. So good. The biscuit on this sandwich was so buttery and fluffy, it practically melted in my mouth. The Monte Cristo was different but tasty. We had fried potatoes as a side but they were more like scalloped potatoes and not my favorite. And star number two? The vanilla espresso martini. It is the perfect brunch cocktail. If you get two things, get those. Great service and definitely worth adding to your brunch list! Go check them out y'all! read more

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Charming brunch spot in the heart of downtown with great service and a laid-back, Southern inn vibe. Most of the food was delicious, steer clear of the fried chicken (bland, dry, and tough). read more

This was my first time coming in today and I absolutely will be back! For starters the ambiance was so cute! Festive for the holiday season and very cozy. The $10 mimosas were beyond worth it for a deep glass of deliciousness. Out server Erin was the absolute best, she made the experience EVERYTHING and more. She even gave me recommendations on her favorite drinks and entrees which made ordering so easy. The creole sauce was phenomenal. 10/10 experience & will be back ‼ read more

The Benedict - The Cary Wrap side of fruit and a Halle Berry mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Biscuit was not done in the center and it was early in the morning all we are I love the aesthetics of the place and I think it's a great location in an opportunity given a black home business. I was really happy to see only one server and to hear many staff callouts. Overall good luck to her and this business. read more

Awesome place, really chill vibes and nice staff, when it's nice out they open a couple big doors which is extra nice. I had the brunch burger with waffle fries, both were all round fantastic, will definitely be back. read more

I cant even begin tell you how good this food was. All 10 of ordered and have it a 10/10. Lawd hamercy, if I ever had food steal my soul this would be it. I would show a picture but we ate our food way too fast. Dont play yourself, stop at this spot for brunch IMMEDIATELY read more

We went to The Benedict for the first time this morning. It wasn't crowded and there wasn't a wait. The decor was cute and bright. The coffee was delicious, not at all bitter. The food was incredible. This was the biggest bacon I have ever seen. The very picky 12 year old would highly recommend, (she asked to return), and she's hard to please. read more

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Went for brunch. Decor is really nice. Waitstaff very nice. Food was the issue. Potatoes were not done and were tough and tasteless. Liked the fact that potatoes were not frozen ones. They did not have toast for French toast. Ordered hot tea and asked for lemon slices. Was told by waiter that he had lemons but he didn't have time to cut it! Seriously! Also, there was an automatic 20% gratuity on the check. There were only 3 of us. Isn't this done for parties of 6 or more? We won't be going back. read more

A totally different order was sat down in front of me. Reiterated again what I ordered and still I was served part of my order. By then I was not hungry. There was not in any check up on refills, mo napkins and had to ask for silverware which was given plastic ware. The total bill was 89 dollars for a meal that I didn't even enjoy with my son and grand princess. My grand daughter didn't even eat her pancakes which is her favorite. Very disappointed with the food, service and lack of management at this establishment. When you run out of bread for French toast on a Sunday brunch, that probably was a sign to not try a new place today. This is why I stay in my box of choice restaurants. Management I hope you do better. read more

Solid experience overall. The staff was great and very attentive. I came here on a Wednesday afternoon, so I cannot speak to the weekend crowd. Since I am picky, I ordered everything a la carte. Pancakes, grits and turkey sausage. The pancakes did not look like other photos I saw from other reviews...and they were just OK. The grits were really good, and the turkey sausage was decent. Restaurant is very clean. I was surprised to see a 20% service charge automatically added...so just be aware. read more

The Benedict - Pancakes, grits, turkey sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Very inattentive service and no hospitality shown. We felt like an inconvenience at times and despite being one of the only tables in the restaurant. Our eggs and pancakes took half an hour and which we then found multiple hairs in, looking into the kitchen it was obvious since no one wears a hair net! Tipped 20% because they add gratuity themselves, for such poor service it was frustrating. Overall a very poor experience and regret going. read more

Terrible service, i found two hairs in my food and was ignored when i brought it up to the waitress- very rude staff, total waste of time and money!! read more

The most important thing for any restaurant to get right is the staff. The service and attitude from everyone was perfect: everyone was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable of the food and drink options. Second, the food and they do NOT disappoint you in any way. While each of the dishes are tweaked to a degree, it's all for our benefit and especially our enjoyment. Finally, the environment is bright and inviting. You won't get confused with being in Miami Beach but the colors, murals, trim, et al., will make your dining experience an enjoyable one. And that's before you try their patio seating. My only critique would be that some of those enjoyable tweaks are, well, a lot. A side of bacon is cut super thick. The taste is great and the size is ample but unless you are interested in a crap-ton of SALTY bacon cutlets (OK, just two but still), it may be a lot. All in all, it was a great visit and I cannot wait to go back and try some lunch options. read more

So I was searching best brunch spots in RVA on TikTok and came across this one and decided to check it out this weekend. Hours are 11-3 I believe and we got there a little after 1pm so not a long window so plan accordingly.Me and my mom decided to pop in on Sunday before our movie date for brunch and a cocktail. Greeted and seated once we walked in. Our waitress was attentive, took time to go over the menu since it was our first time and had great recommendations for drinks. I tried The Halle Berry and my mom got the lavender lemonade! Both delicious and I'm not a sweet drinker. Now to the food of course I had to try a Benedict hence the name and tried the Tidewater! Omg the crab cave and fried tomato was chefs kiss. I tried my mom's dish as well and waffles fluffy and not dry at all, I loved they use chicken thighs versus breast for this dish! All in all great experience and not long wait! read more

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The service was good. The benes, waffles and pancakes were good. The bacon is overcooked and the bread was charred. They won't warn you about the 20% charge so be aware. read more

We entered ready for a fun breakfast, but we're greeted with indifference and then had to wait even for a glass of water. Waited. And then when we said how long till the food comes, she says maybe 25 minutes. We felt like we were imposing on the entire place. Left and went a few blocks to Lulu's, which was more crowded, but we were greeted kindly and serve quickly. Don't know what the food is like at the Benedict... The service was so poor it'll never last . read more

We are always looking for a new spot for breakfast & we're excited to see The Benedict open up! I always have to try the shrimp & grits when I check out a new place. The addition of lobster & the Cajun cream sauce really made this dish shine. Absolutely delicious. We also ordered the biscuits & gravy. I am particular about gravy & this is some of the most meaty & flavorful I've had. Paired with a fluffy biscuit & perfectly cooked eggs...it was difficult to leave one bite left on the plate. We also tried the cornbread waffle & a size of corned beef hash. The hash was standard, but they grilled it up a bit and that small detail elevated the ordinary. The waffle had a wonderful texture that we enjoyed very much. The house made Bloody Mary mix has a nice tang, with a slight peppery kick. I definitely recommend visiting The Benedict on Cary. The entire staff were pleasant and our server, Erin, was attentive & kind. read more

The Benedict - Lobster Shrimp & Grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was very tasty! Great high quality eggs We also had the French toast and the Lobster Grits Friendly service read more

The place is still finding itself a bit. The food is good, the space seems generally well laid out. Like most places in RVA, it could benefit from some sound / acoustic deadening- rugs, soft wall panels, etc. Our server seemed great, just incredibly busy. The kitchen was backed up and we were given plastic cutlery (which we noticed wasn't the case for other tables) so I have to assume it was simply due to being understaffed for a rush of customers. The pricing is a little higher- think dinner prices for brunch food-- but that is true of a lot of places downtown. A 20% gratuity is included in the check. Food was decent, I am sure when they aren't swamped it's better. Overall, I'm glad to have a new brunch place in the area, and I'm excited to see how things go for them over the next few months. read more

Food and service were great! Stopped by for a quick brunch with my mother and sister. Food was well seasoned and will definitely be back.

Cute little spot, good service, tasty food :). I got the cornbread chix and waffles and it was very good!

We came in with a full party (11-12). Not only were we seated quickly, but they were verry responsive and attentive to us. Kind and accurate service. The food and culture was IMMACUALTE. Well seasoned dishes the owner is clearly passionate about her craft/business. She stopped by and thanked us while also taking pics with us. Please stop by and show this business some love it's well deserving read more

The restaurant was clean, bright and open. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food tho.... So good. Their corn waffles are for the win! My husband had the breakfast burger and he loved it. read more

Great friendly service, excellent breakfast with large portions. Bacon is amazing!!! Got the Southern Benedict and it was delicious!!!

Who knew Richmond had so many wonderful restaurants? Add The Benedict to your list. We chose it because it was across the street from our hotel and its Yelp reviews. Good decision! The service, ambiance, and food were awesome. Servings were large, hot and delicious. The eggs benedict included a fluffy biscuit, southern country ham (not the Canadian variety), poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Delicious! Also enjoyed the corn bread waffle and crispy fried chicken. Everything was well seasoned and served hot. The place was packed so come early for brunch on the weekends. Definitely worth the trip! read more

Food was amazing and service was fantastic! thank you, Lily for such a lovely morning.