I think a Reuben is a good test to see if a deli is worth going back to, and the Jewish Mother's…read moreDeli makes a very good one. It was loaded with corned beef and was still warm but not soggy, surviving the drive home. The staff are friendly and quick. I only had a short wait before my sandwich was ready. Any longer and I would have caved and gotten a slice of cake from the dessert case I was ogling while I waited. I'll definitely be back for another Reuben, but also to try their breakfast sandwiches and latkes.

I may be a bagel snob. I didn't really like the taste of their onion bagels. I don't know how to…read moredescribe the difference. They are big bagels though. The best bagels are in Charlottesville--Bodos bagels. I suggest The Jewish Mother take a trip and try what many consider to be the best bagels ever! I have no affiliation other than I'm a frequent customer of Bodos. The service was very good. Especially since I had a credit gift card that had to be entered manually. The staff were patient. It's a grab and go place. So scope out a place to sit outside if you want to eat right away.

The Cheese Shop I'm honestly mad at myself for not taking pictures -- because this place is that…read morefun. You can grab a sandwich (lots of great options) and their house dressing alone is worth the stop. Seriously delicious. But the real fun is the cheese counter. You can build your own cheese board, browse all their incredible cheeses and charcuterie options, and then... here's the best part... Take everything downstairs to the cellar, order a glass (or bottle) of wine, and just enjoy. No rush. No fuss. Just good food, good wine, and a great atmosphere. It's one of those spots that feels like an experience, not just a meal. Fun, relaxed, and so, so yum. If you're in Colonial Williamsburg, don't skip this one. Grab cheese, grab wine, and settle in -- you'll be glad you did.

The cheese shop is still a great place right in Merchant's square!…read more I got my usual and it was fresh and delicious! Turkey & Provolone on French Bread! I also tried one of their chocolate chip cookies and a brookie and they were both delicious! Will get those again! Loved that on a busy Sunday lunch time that they had an employee greeting everyone and telling them how the ordering process works and directing people to where they ahold go! Made everything so efficient! No seating inside but plenty outside! Also lots of yummy treats and food items to look at inside while waiting for your sandwich to be prepared!

Man... this place rocks. Seriously... we're not even close to the area and we've visited nearly…read moreevery time we've been in the Burg. I don't know what the difference is between this Rick's and the other ones, but this one feels the most authentic and just what a cheese steak should be. The seasoning is simple, nothing overpowering. The bread could use more toasting, but it compliments the meat seasoning very well. When it comes to Cheese Steaks, it doesn't get more authentic and true to taste than this. I like the fact that they also have some great chicken cheese steaks (the fam isn't a fan of straight steak) with the same level of attention to detail as the original. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're in the area. it's a big, big, win. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: The inside is very simple. Nothing crazy other than a decent place to sit and eat. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: patio

Pretty solid Philly cheesesteak shop! The Philly cheese steak was nice and cheesy. The bread was…read moresoft, personally wish it was a little more sauced up. The onion rings were nice and crispy! The Philly egg rolls were tasty, but I wish there was more cheese. But it had a good crisp. We got the buffalo garlic sauce, which tasted very much like pure buffalo sauce. So if you like buffalo, it's a good choice. The inside had graffiti on the walls and felt very urban, giving the city vibe. The service was nice and fast. There is plentiful outdoor seating as well! Thank you for the food as we travel from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia!

So good. Get anything with the black salt garlic bagel . Love bake shop. Huge bagels and sammys.read more

Got a Black Sea Salt bagel with avocado and egg. Came out quick and was reasonably priced…read more The bagel has a great taste, but was a bit firm. The avocado kept falling out of the bagel, but overall it was a decent bagel for a quick, satisfying bite.

Wonderful food, perfectly cooked to order, delicious drinks, absolutely flawless service and…read moreaccommodating ambiance. First shout out to our amazing server Karah. Attentive, without being disruptive, wonderful communicating, extremely knowledgeable, and intuitive. Our food was cooked perfectly! Each item had its own individual tastes which was very refreshing. Definitely a great date night, family dinner, and drinks w friends place.

I searched for French dip in Williamsburg. Second street bistro kept coming up on ChatGPT. I looked…read moreat the menu and saw a brisket sandwich. When I got to the restaurant I asked if they had horse radish: no. Au jus: yes. I wanted a piece of Carrot cake but I thought $18 was exorbitant. I opted for the pecan pie instead. The online menu said they had some crispy chicken dinner... It was no longer part of the menu when I arrived to the restaurant.. My significant other is allergic to shellfish, and does not eat pork... There weren't a lot of entrée options for him because there was pork all over the place. I did order him some salmon since he could not get the chicken. He liked the salmon. The broccoli had no flavor on it. And the brown rice pilaf was equally Bland. The brisket sandwich was ...okay... but dipping it in French onion soup calling it onion jus.... It just pissed me off. I think the menu was overpriced for tourists. The staff seemed to be doing the best they could. I guess I'll continue my hunt for the best Friend dip in Williamsburg. I'm down here a lot.

We love this place. This is our third or fourth visit here over the past 20 years and it never…read moredisappoints. Fair price for a good meal. It's a dive, but it's clean and delicious. What more can one ask for?

Food was pretty decent. I ordered the French dip sandwich. They definitely provided the meat! It…read morewas loaded down. However, some of the meat was chewy and I had to pull off the fatty parts. French fries were great! At this location, you order at the bar and the food is brought to your table. It was brought it a timely manner. This is definitely a bar like location. The tables are worn down, the floor is sticky, and the walls look like they could be cleaned. The walls are covered in photos and memorabilia and you can just tell they need a good cleaning. Food was decent, service was good, but the location made me feel kind of dirty when I walked out. If you're looking for bar food in a bar like location, this is it.

Went there for lunch! Food was so good. Staff friendly and attentive…read more Worth the drive to WMBG! We will be back for sure.

Hands down one of the best experiences we've had in Williamsburg!…read more No doubt the best burgers we've ever had too! Huge, juicy, well seasoned, fresh and delicious! My husband got the Pastrami Burger, I built my own double and we shared the Farmers Fries. We won't even talk about the house Garlic Aioli, yummy! Even the pickle spear was good! Customer service was on point too! We didn't wait for anything and we were constantly asked if we needed anything from all the staff. Everyone was friendly and extremely helpful. Bonus...this spot was clean.... Like clean clean! I have a bit of OCD and everything from the booth, hanging light over the booth and even the pictures on the wall near where we were sitting was spotless. We were seriously impressed especially since this was our first time eating there. We've been in Williamsburg for nearly 2 years and we waited 2 years too long! Thank you to the entire staff for being so courteous and making our experience everything it should've been. We'll definitely return!

The pizza is absolutely amazing even though the price is a bit steep. I recommend the shiitake…read morepizza as well, both that and the pepperoni were well seasoned! The pizza did not take long to come out and the inside of the restaurant is very nice! Overall great experience!

This is a very busy spot. We stopped by twice and told a 50 min wait, but the third attempt was a…read morecharm and we were seated immediately during late afternoon. The ambiance is like a dim lighted factory. It's connected to a few other eateries and brewery with restrooms in the lobby of all facilities. Ordered the pretzel bites with a beer cheese. These were good in the sense of being soft, chewy dough balls to dip in cheese. I don't believe they tasted like pretzels at all. They tasted more like the pizza dough, but still a good appetizer. Ordered a pepperoni pizza. Dough was fluffy and airy. It seemed a bit over proofed. The pepperoni overcrowded the top and made for a very greasy topping. Sauce is sweeter than my liking. The taste was similar to a commercial chain pizza so younger children tend to love that. Overall, an interesting setting. We left with full bellies and prices were reasonable.

Andrea was wonderful to work with and the food was…read moredelicious! Everyone complemented it and asked where I ordered from. I can't even tell you what got the most compliments because the salads, the sandwiches, the meatballs were all so so good. Thanks again. I will definitely be back.

From the owner: At Divine LUNCHES, we believe a quality meal can come in a box. Let us make your next business…read moremeeting stress-free, at least the business of eating part! As the name implies, we primarily do lunch, but with a pastry chef on staff, we can whip up an amazing tray of baked goods for a breakfast meeting or any morning you want your employees to feel special. Does your office prefer to graze? We can do sandwich trays and family-style sides. Do you have an evening event that doesn't need to be fully catered? Our sandwich and dessert trays would be a great solution. Want to go beyond mixed nuts at your next Bunco, bridge, civic, or book club? Give us a call!

The burgers are great, we've had the OG, the Josie Sue and the mushroom Swiss and all were bursting…read morewith flavor, fresh and filling! The tots and fries are both tasty and the small easily feeds 2 people. I love that fountain drinks are now offered instead of just canned/bottled. The staff is always welcoming and friendly too! If you love a good smashburger this is the place to go!

You place your order as you walk in and they bring it out to you. The menu is not overbearing and…read morekeeps the choices down. I personally like this. The burger I had here was delicious! I got the "Bacon is My Jam" and added lettuce and pickles. I also got a side of fries. My co-worker got the "Chopped Cheese" Special. He said his meal was good and filling! The staff here were top notch and the ambiance is very casual. I'd definitely go back!!