My partner and I have been here three times now. The service is always good, if not excellent. When the servers and bar staff and hostesses are all working together, it's a beautiful thing. The ambiance is something akin to retro modern with classic retro signage painted on the exposed brick walls, oozing with nostalgia, harkening back to days past. Every time I come here, it feels like a family gathering, even though I don't know many of the people here. The restaurant always feels cozy and quaint. The menu is focused, a curated collection of American food items that the chefs lovingly prepare. They certainly know their food science! The appetizer (pimento cheese with crustinis) came out promptly. The textures and flavors all complimented each other. The entrees were equally delicious. I had the turkey breast with gravy and my partner had the fried chicken. The portions focused on the three Ms: massive, mouthwatering, and magnificent. read more

The Hill Café - The leftovers, featuring pimento cheese (appetizer), fried chicken (entree), and the turkey breast and gravy (entree). - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went for a work lunch and it was a nice place. The cheesecake was a little dense, but my coworker really enjoyed their burger. Overall, I would definitely return for another work lunch. read more

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Service was great. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the food. I ordered the crispy fried fish with Mac and cheese, and collards. I enjoyed all. For dessert, I had the best slice of chocolate cake ever!!! I was over the moon. I went here on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch and it was decently busy. The place has a nice hue on the inside and it feels really cozy. I'll be going back! read more

The Hill Café - Chocolate cake - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The Hill Cafe has a very casual atmosphere. They have a bar, booths and some other tables/chairs. Grilled pork chop with bacon barbeque sauce and house pickles was not very flavorful inside. The sirloin steak and fried fish with mashed sweet potato were okay. Service was okay; our server was personable and knew the food well. Overall, they serve comfort food; would give it a 4/5. read more

We would always see this place when driving through church hill and thanks to another favorite having an hour+ wait time we decided to try our luck here. We were immediately sat on a Sunday morning luckily enough and we had one of the best breakfasts in Richmond! The fried green tomato benedict was awesome, and my husband loved his sandwich. We will definitely be back! read more

The Hill Café - Fried green tomato benedict - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Not the most welcoming place for some. Got a bunch of looks while my wife and I were having lunch a month or two ago. One old lady made some wisecrack about being "happy" that we could "class up the joint". Of course she said that nonsense on her way out. Food was good. Guess you just need to be the right type to enjoy it there. read more

Worth another post solely to hype up that crispy eggplant dish. An unexpected surprise considering this isn't an italian restaurant because this was delicious and mimicked what you would find at said higher-end establishments without the drastic pricetag. The smashburger was solid as well, love the texas toast as the bun. read more

They cooked like they cared!! We were blown away from start to finish. Our waitress Bria was welcoming and did her job well. She's wasn't over the top but she took care of business with a personality and we appreciated that. First up, the shrimp and the fried green tomatoes. Chefs kiss. Once we had a taste we immediately looked at each other in awe. I did ask for some of their aioli for the shrimp because I felt like I need that with it and it didn't disappoint. My parter thoroughly enjoyed her burger and fries. I ordered the Eggplant spaghetti. I don't know what type of witchcraft was going on with that dish but it was innovative and tasty. It's easy for fried eggplant to get soggy but not these ones. It's stuffed with artichoke, spinach and ricotta. Flavor on 1000. I did have to add salt to the spaghetti but that was my personal choice. The salt level may be fine for others. Lastly, the vibes! We went at night and it was like a scene out of a movie. Diversity, conversation and not a soul on their phone. There was no music playing. Just the music of people talking and being in the moment! I will be back. I will be back. I will be back!! Well done! read more

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We really enjoyed stumbling into this place! We are moving to Virginia soon and will be back. Our waitress Morgan was very friendly. The spaghetti was SO good. It had such a fresh taste, we both couldn't stop eating it and it's a great portion. The special was good, but the chicken was a tad dry but the butter helped with that. The mashed potatoes were delicious! The place is very small and quaint, and clearly has a great atmosphere because there were a ton of people. Given that sound does travel loud and easily. We definitely had to speak up when talking to each other. Overall great place and we can't wait to come back. read more

The Hill Café - The special Grilled chicken with tomato butter, basil mashed potatoes and broccolini - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I love this cozy local haunt. You can find The Hill Café in Church Hill. There is free parallel street parking out front and nearby. You can also take the bus or bike here. My bestie and I came for RVA Brunch Weekend. They open at 10:30am on Sundays. We got there a little early so stopped by Riverbend Roastery to grab a drink nearby. We were seated quickly at a very cute two person booth. There is plenty of seating here, both inside and outside. We loved our server. She was super sweet and made us feel welcome. I love when you don't feel rushed at a place, but also very taken care of. I ordered 2 Eggs your way and my friend got the Fried Green Tomato BLT sandwich. I'm rarely a home fries person, but I really liked their home fries here. I also really enjoyed my biscuit. My friend adored her sandwich and the potato salad. I highly recommend brunch at The Hill Café. read more

The Hill Café - 2 Eggs your way and Fried Green Tomato BLT sandwich - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've always passed by this place and mentioned how adorable it is! Finally got to stop in last night and got the fried green tomato's (so delicious and reminded me of my grandma) then I got the Alfredo with shrimp and LET ME TELL YOU. I'm Italian American and I usually never order Alfredo because it just never is as good as my mom's.BUT THIS???? Was sooo amazing. I had to call my mom up to tell her how delicious it was. Not to mention the waitress was such a sweet heart and made everything so easy! 100/10 you got a customer for life !! read more

The Hill Café - So much flavor in this sauce ! Approved by a Italian - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The service was great, they were very accommodating. I ordered the smash burger and shoestring g fries which were amazing! Had the strawberry ginger martini it is very sweet but had her add fresh lime juice to the second one and it was perfect! read more

This was a nice bar/restaurant. It felt like the community watering hole. Not a big place but had that welcoming feel. The food was decent. I had the boneless fried chicken breast w mashed potatoes and spoon bread. Never had spoon bread before and it was pretty decent. I would get it again. The chicken was decent was missing something but not bad. The mashed potatoes w Turkey gravy was ok. Like the chicken was missing something just can't tell. Was w my son, he had country fried steak. He said it was good but a little salty, maybe they put my seasonings in his. We ordered as an app poutine. My first time having it be truly didn't know what it was and I ate it and it was ok. Everything was ok but I rated it a 4 bc the atmosphere was great. I recommend anyone in the area to check this place out. You may meet a new friend. read more

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Service was fantastic. I had the meatloaf, mac and cheese, and brussel sprouts. It was a decent meal but not anything I am dying to get back and have again. The drinks were amazing. I had the Maple Old Fashion and Dirty Limeade. Atmosphere was perfect to sit down and catch up with old friends. read more

The crispy eggplant makes my heart go pitter pat. This neighborhood treasure deserves 6 stars and a vacation. Stay golden, Hill Cafe.

The best spoon bread I have had in a while. Always have loved their crab cakes and service is great. This is a spot to get drinks after work or enjoy a comfort meal! read more

Ordered takeout from here - loved the flavor, portion sizes, and cost of everything! I would skip the spoon bread since it wasn't my cup of tea, but would definitely come back here another time! read more

The Hill Café - Country Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Jan. 27, 2023 4:45pm The Hill Met up with a friend for 'linner' lol. I ordered the crab cake sandwich w/sweet potato fries. Very good and it didn't feel like a heavy meal. The cheesecake was...cheesecake. Good. The service was good and fast. This restaurant is good dining alone, with friends or a date. read more

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We went on a Friday night and were seated quickly. Had different wait staff through out the night, but it seemed like everyone takes care of everyone. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, filet mignon, and chicken fried steak and were pleased with ALL of it. $6 house wines and I hear they have an outstanding happy hour. We will definitely be going back! read more

Cute little neighborhood spot with a homey feel. Food is fresh and tasty. The service is definitely hit or miss, but otherwise I really enjoy popping in here for a quick lunch. read more

The Hill Café - Blackened Cajun Chicken Wrap with sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Cute neighborhood cafe. Came here with a friend for lunch on a Friday. Loved the little 2 person booth where they say us. I ordered a Hill Burger medium and it was cooked perfectly. Served with nice hot side of fries. I ordered a burrito bowl with chicken to go to take for my husband. He enjoyed it but said he wouldn't get it with the chicken next time but would instead add a different protein. My friend had ordered that same dish with salmon and enjoyed it. I like the cozy feel of this place and will definitely come back. read more

The Hill Café - The hill burger cooked medium. (cut it with ketchup on my knife) - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Neighborhood place known for their Blue Plate Specials! Went there with hubby and got southern fare like chicken fried steak with delish spoon bread and collard greens, fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese! They had an amazing Buddha Bowl with quinoa, wilted broccolini, black beans, spicy hummus, avocado, and sweet potatoes. Highly recommend. read more

The Hill Café - Exceptional Buddha Bowl - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Had lunch here at 1 pm on a Wednesday. Very cozy place with good ambience. Not too crowded and plenty of nearby street parking. Service was very attentive. Food was excellent. I had the California club sandwich with sweet potato fries. Would definitely eat here again next time I am in this part of Richmond. read more

Clam chowder is pretty good. But I would recommend going on a weekday because the weekend batch has may too many potatoes (almost half of it was chunks of potatoes which takes away from the taste and quality - less bang for your buck) and the taste isn't the same. I've had it on a weekday and it was more authentic then. read more

Cute little place - stopped in after some errands when visiting my sister the other day I don't remember what she had, but I ordered the Shrimp and Grits and DANG that was good! I order it whenever I see it on the menu and I allllmost want to say it's the best Shrimp & Grits that I've ever had! The wait staff was friendly and helpful. We sat outside, so I don't really have anything exciting to say to help you with what it looked like on the inside. Although, if Shrimp and Grits stays on their menu, it's a good chance that I'll visit again next time I'm in town! Thanks for reading my review. read more

Great service, Asia is so personable. Food is good and decently priced. Definitely will be back.

Very friendly service, very salty food. Tried the smash burger...yeesh, it was overcooked and extremely over salted. Don't have something on your menu if your cooks can't cook it properly. The burgers were crispy on the outside and slightly pink on the inside which is what a smash burger is supposed to be. Also, the lettuce on the burger was so finely shredded it was warm and limp by the time it reached the table. I've experienced this with an Italian cold cut sandwich. The lettuce was completely soggy, pretty gross. My husband's regular burger was also cooked to death. Our fries were over salted as well. You could see the coating of salt stuck to the fries. I understand the roll salt plays in cooking. It's there to enhance flavors. In this case, like a previous meal at the Hill where the salmon was completely inedible, all you could taste was salt. I understand the people working in the kitchen are cooks, not chefs, but members of the restaurant group that owns The Hill ought to eat there from time to time so they can experience the dry, overcooked, over salted dishes that are coming out of their kitchen. read more

Food is always delicious and reasonably priced. It's a regular lunch and dinner spot for us and Sunday brunch is good too.

Cajun chicken wrap, black bean burger, and fried green tomato's were all excellent. Attentive, friendly staff and atmosphere was very pleasant.,strongly recommend you give them a go. read more

I had a business meeting here and honestly I forgot the picture! I had a blackened chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. The fries were fresh and crispy and the wrap was delicious, packed with a wonderful tangy sauce . The waitress was friendly and actually, what I'd ordered she'd recommended. Solid recommendation! This place is quaint but cozy and has a nice ambiance. They have a bar and plenty of booths inside, as well as some outside seating. I would recommend this place. Can't wait to return. Cheers! read more

Arrived on a Sunday right before 3pm. The kitchen closes to switch from brunch to dinner starting at 4. We did not know this, but were very appreciative they let us just sit outside and drink until the kitchen opened for dinner because we weren't looking for brunch. Our food came out quick once we ordered and everything was delicious. My only note would be to amp up the Mac n cheese it was only so so. We both got the fried fish and the breading was perfect. This might be our new fav spot in church hill. read more

The Hill Café - Crispy Fried Fish Plate - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So this cafe has always been on radar, so my boyfriend and I decided to try it. We walked past it a lot, and it always seemed to be crowded and have a nice atmosphere inside. We were so happy we did eventually try it, and honestly, we were disappointed we hadn't eaten here much sooner! The food is fantastic and the service is great. Everyone was incredibly nice. I really recommend this restaurant. We started with some drinks and the fried green tomatoes appetizer. Wow! So delicious, crispy, and accompanied by pimento cheese. These were divine. My boyfriend really enjoyed his old fashioned as well. We were also so pleased with how tasty our food was. I got the vegetarian Buddha bowl. Everything about the bowl was delicious - it had crispy chickpeas, spinach, mushrooms, black beans, sweet potatoes, and quinoa. You could add meat / protein such as tofu or chicken, or leave it plain. I chose to just eat the vegetables and I really enjoyed the bowl exactly as it was. I forget what sandwich my boyfriend got- but his fries were tasty and crispy. I couldn't stop eating them. I honestly cannot wait to come back and eat here again! read more

The Hill Café - Buddha Bowl - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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A friend had recommended The Hill *before* I moved to Richmond in an intro list of where to eat in the city. I had had it on my bookmarks list since then (about four years ago), so I was thrilled to finally check them out last week. I visited with my mom, and we arrived early enough to snag a table indoors without a wait. By the time we left, both inside and outside were hopping (for good reason), but still properly distanced. I was feeling meat fatigue and their crispy fried fish called to me, so I ordered that along with a caesar salad. My mom ordered the crab cake sandwich. My mom said her crab was cold, and they quickly took it away (letting her keep her fries) and brought her a fresh one. My cod dish was perfect. It came with a thick lemony sauce that was just phenomenal. Our server mentioned that most people can just eat one piece and box up the other. That's exactly what happened with me! The salad was great, too. My mom also loved her second crab cake. Church Hill is a neighborhood I love but don't visit often enough. What's great about The Hill is that you can walk one block over to Anthony's for some top-tier soft serve after your meal...or walk over to Libby Hill Park to see the sunset (or both!). I'm sure I'll be back sometime. This is a great choice for parents. read more

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What a charming place! The exterior is inviting with well cared for plants and nice outdoor seating. The interior is equally as charming with nostalgic painted murals, a cozy bar area, and wooden booth seating. I was greeted by a friendly hostess immediately. Seconds later a nice glass of ice water arrived. My waiter was so pleasant and attentive. The menu offers a wide range of choices from tasty appetizers to salads and entrees. I chose the Cranberry and Goat salad - mixed greens with goat cheese, glazed pecans, dried cranberries, and a champagne vinaigrette. It was so fresh and delicious, especially on this hot, summer day. I ate every bite. The dressing was amazing. I will definitely return to this charming spot in Church Hill. It is right down the street from St John's Church where Patrick Henry's "give me liberty or give me death" proclamation was made. read more

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10/19/2022 Great neighborhood restaurant serving up great food. Our service was wonderful even though the place was hopping on a Wednesday evening. Started with oysters and spinach/ artichoke dip. Oysters were small but fried perfectly. The dip did not look appetizing but tasted really good. We were expecting more of a chunky dip whereas this one had a very smooth texture. The quality of our entrees was excellent..filets done perfectly, crab cakes were moist and meaty. Everything served had a cafe feel to it.. hearty portions and comforting sides, but served up with a fine dining flair. Finished with a lovely lemon cake for dessert; however the Bourbon pecan pie needs work.. our portion was all filling and not enough pecans . All in all this place has a great, cozy-cafe vibe which will keep customers like us coming back for more. I can't wait to try the brunch menu! read more

The Hill Café - Delightful lemon dessert and bourbon pecan pie.. sans pecans ! - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came for an early dinner with a group of 5 ladies. This place is tiny - essentially one very narrow room. Close quarters for everyone! Love that there's a happy hour of $2 off each blue plate special from 4-6pm, but everything I sampled was just a little too salty and heavy. Would check it out again but probably try the sandwiches next time! read more

Good food. Get the chowder. Great service. Cool looking place at the foot of Church Hill. I often eat here when I work at my place up the hill. Lots of good solid comfort food. read more

Busy on a Sunday afternoon, 15 min wait. I went for the fried green tomato benedict, my friend went with crab benedict. Eggs were poached perfectly, the tomatoes were crisp, good balance to the heaviness of the sauce. read more

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What an amazing place to find! Me and baby was hungry so we did a google search. Out of a long list of "Best fried green tomatoes in richmond, va" we stumbled upon the foodie pics of The Hill Cafe. Actually tasting and eating the food is in no comparison to the pics online. While I was waiting for my food I was stalking the plates of the customers who had ordered before me. Every plate smelled and looked amazing. My plate was perfect,...no complaints. The atmosphere and ambience,...very chill. Seems like a local Cafe kinda spot. Small restaurant on the corner, literally. My Long Island was strong how I like it The only reason I won't give them 5 stars is because I reserve it for over-the-top service and experience. But other than that,...pick a day out the week and check them out. It'll be worth it. Oh and the fried green tomatoes,...top 3 in richmond so far! Hummus is made in-house fresh and amazing too. read more

The Hill Café - Meatloaf, Mac and Cheese, Green Beans - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Cute place in church hill with southern fair, decent prices. I had the meatloaf with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The gravy was good, the meat was more like Swiss steak. Not far from St John's episcopal. read more

The Hill Café - Meatloaf &14 lunch/. Tasty but more like "Swiss steak" - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia