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The Benedict

4.1 (36 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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BYO Breakfast platter. 3 eggs scrambled, pork bacon, pancakes, and fried potatoes
John S.

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.

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Kandi R.

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.

Egg platter
David W.

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.

Eggs Benedict
Shane W.

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.

Tee B.

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!

Eggs Benedict! Delicious!
Kamron A.

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!

Garden Party
Diamond N.

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.

Scrambled Eggs with cheddar cheese, fried potatoes, toast, catfish
Shameeka B.

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!!!

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Kenya M.

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!

The Cary Wrap side of fruit and a Halle Berry mimosa
Taiya M.

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 ‼

Pancakes, grits, turkey sausage.

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.

Cabinet with cute orange handles
Pamela O.

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.

Chicken and Waffles w/ hot honey syrup ( not hot at all) and chicken thighs(amazing!)
Vernita T.

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!

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

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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.

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

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

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