I love the local, I'm also a local. My hair salon is right in Irvington, I pass by everyday. I get a coffee and sometimes breakfast or lunch a few times A WEEK. Absolutely love everyone, the food, drinks, and atmosphere. This is my absolute favorite place in the northern neck. You won't be disappointed. Support small local businesses!! read more

Place where everyone seems to know each other and you're stared at if it's clear you're just visiting/don't belong. It's quite loud and chaotic inside, and you will smell like fried foods after you leave. Its in fact so chaotic they have to give you a buzzer for when your food is ready. I got a $9 green smoothie which was alright (it had grapes?) and a $5 "8oz" side of fruit that was only filled halfway with blueberries and strawberry scraps. read more

Owners are nice. Service is good. Menu is on trend and varied, but the prep methods are designed for efficiency and ease, so you get things like packaged guacamole and egg patties in the micro which I always see disappointed about. Coffee is good quality, with some espresso drinks prepared better than others. Best of all: location and outdoor seating. Also, they open early! read more

After staying at nearby The Tides Inn, we thought we couldn't find good coffee in the area until we were recommended The Local. Stopping in on a Sunday morning, we wish we had found it sooner! They have locally made food and a full coffee menu. My chai latte was delicious and my wife said her decaf americano was the best she's ever had, including any spot in NYC. If you love coffee, stop in! They brew Richmond's Ironclad Coffee. read more

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Great food! It would be 5 stars if the girl behind the counter would refrain from singing along with the nice music being played. read more

Unfortunately the food has gone downhill since new owners took over this year. Chicken salad sandwich has limited chicken salad. Egg sandwich my wife and I had tasted artificial with processed cheese and guacamole cup used instead of real avocado. read more

I was staying at the Tides Inn and came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. A quick bike ride but we saw lots of people walking to the Local from the Inn. It is a cute little breakfast shop in a very small and quaint part of town. I am so happy we got there right around 9 am because it sure got busy!!!! Plenty of seating outside and some cute little tables inside. Close quarters so there is not a lot of privacy. In fact the people next to us found out her friend was finally pregnant after many years of trying. She was so happy and I was happy for them. That's how close you are. We ordered to breakfast sandwiches and sat down. I loved the metal glasses for water....the water is self serve. The breakfast sandwich was on an everything bagel with bacon and egg and cheese. It was very good. I wanted to take more pics but the place was jamming when we left and it was awkward. I would definitely go back. It had such a small town vibe and was quaint....exactly what you would expect. read more

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My wife & I visited a few weeks ago. This place was cute but Way Overpriced. 1 bagel with 1 egg, little ham & a slice of processed cheese (the kind you buy at a grocery individual slice) for $9. Yes $9 - That is ridiculous! 1 plain muffin (wasn't even that good) for $4.75 Well, Whoever the owner is certainly does not care about the consumer. Not Going Back!! Money Hungry!!! read more

Stopped for lunch and pleased with choice. The homemade soup was delicious as well as the chicken salad sandwich. The staff are so friendly! Will return when back in town. Within walking distance from the Tides Inn read more

The local is the most charming little cafe. It reminds me of a place you'd see in a TV show where everyone knows your name. They have cozy little nooks and lots of outdoor seating. It's a perfect place to have a nice lunch and taking in the sweet little beauty of your surroundings. My family and I ordered a few sandwiches. Turkey and cheese for the kids and Roast beef for the adults. My sandwich was pressed with melted cheese- it was delicious!! I also opted to try an iced Dirty Chai which was fantastic. The staff was friendly and really went out of their way to make something delicious for my two picky little eaters. Overall I'm obsessed with "The Local" and cannot wait to come back to try another sand which and take in the vibes. read more

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This was the small town feel I was wanting. Staff were very friendly. I ordered their smoked salmon bagel and it was delicious. Loved the outdoor seating area and they were dog friendly which is a plus in my book! read more

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Walked to the Local for breakfast while staying at the Tides Inn. My husband got the Açaí Smoothly and I got the Eggwhite stack. Both were good. The place is cute with local coffee shop vibes and has ample outdoor seating. read more

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It's basically your typical cafe/sandwich shop. There's nothing super special about the sandwiches they make you could make them at home. And two of these sandwiches with a drink ran us $40 so just be prepared for that. It did have a nice outdoor seating area. And as for the service, it was good. read more

Great service. Nice people and amazing coffee. Grateful they have good gluten free bread for their sandwiches. As someone with Celiac it's hard to find. Thank you! read more

I bought a half sandwich for $10. Tiny it of turkey tiny bit of cheese between grocery store wheat. Dry nothing else. No offer for fixins. Disgusting. This is over priced and nest of MAGA read more

Highly recommend The Local! You have got to try their potato salad The Captain and the California Club are my favorite. Amazing Staff that are knowledgeable and friendly. The manager Emily is great to work with on catering events as well! read more

Meh. I was expecting more. It's essentially the only breakfast place open and it wasn't anything special. I got a lavender latte and it doesn't even taste like lavender. It's honestly just weird. I also got a breakfast sandwich with bacon on an everything bagel and the eggs are fake. Other than that, it was just okay. I wouldn't come back here. read more

Wow! What a great find. They have wonderful sandwiches and plates. Everything is fresh. Staff is amazing! So friendly. Busy little place you shouldn't miss. Make sure you take home a bag of coffee too. They will grind it for you if requested. read more

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Fresh food and delicious coffee. Friendly staff. A must visit in Irvington. Chicken salad is my favorite.

Good coffee. Nice atmosphere. Had a really breakfast sandwich and bagel with salmon. It was very nice to sit outside and enjoy breakfast read more

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Biked here from tides inn. Quick ride! The iced peach latte was delicious as was the passion fruit chia pudding. Quick service and friendly staff. Atmosphere was that of your neighborhood coffee shop. Check it out if you're in town read more

Super kind people and great coffee!! I love the cold brew and the menu is amazing and full of options!

This place is a great little surprise . Meals are made one plate , bowl or wrap at a time . The food is great quality , plenty of unexpected options . Friendly service , indoor and outdoor dining And I love the Coffee ! read more

There have been quite a few changes lately, and I'm not liking them. The number of sandwiches has been reduced by half. No more soup of the day. No more 1/2 sandwich and 1/2 soup combo. No more delivery of your order to your table. And none of the familiar faces are there. I was a regular for 10 years. Not as much during COVID, or since Front Porch opened in Kilmarnock, but have still been coming pretty often. But the recent changes are not going to draw me back. read more

Where to even begin! Since I've been coming to Irvington this is always a staple! The coffee is always amazing, the sandwiches and snacks are delicious and the service is always welcoming and adds to your day! Love love love this place! read more

Great experience. Friendly staff, fast service and one of the best chai lattes I've ever had. Enjoyed our visit here and will return when we are back in the area. read more

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This is a great small coffee joint for the area. $24 for breakfast and it filled us up. Full service coffee shop. VERY friendly staff. Coffee was nothing to write home about but it was hot and strong We biked to it from our stay at The Tides Inn which was just at 1 mile. read more

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The coffee was great! Definitely got crowded later in the morning so come prepared for a little wait but it's worth it! Smoked salmon bagel was to die for. read more

We stopped here while on vacation in the area, and were delighted. Everyone was extremely nice, the coffee was delicious, and the food was delicious. Very nice experience while in the area. Thank you! read more

Good coffee, delicious food and creative menu. Pleasant ambiance and people. But the service is....ouch. I ordered two sandwiches to go which conservatively took 20 minutes. Sitting outside to enjoy the morning watching everyone's food come out I assumed mine would too. Go back inside to find my food sitting on the counter waiting for me, cold. Maybe I don't tip enough? Don't know. If it wasn't a small business it would be 2 stars but it's covid and they are trying. Id go for the coffee but perhaps not the food. We stayed at the winery nextdoor. 30 minute round trip. Update; Our suite mates went up after us and had a very similar experience. Oof read more

Staying at The Tides Inn we were looking for a more affordable breakfast option. On a Saturday in August the Local was fairly busy, but no more so than your average Starbucks on a Saturday. We ordered breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The house coffee was good. We tried both the dark and the Brazilian. Both good. My bacon, egg and cheese croissant was quite good. My wife had the egg-white, Turkey sausage, cheddar and avocado croissant which was also quite good. We finished with an orange-cranberry muffin which we both really enjoyed. All of this under $20 with tip ( while the Inn wants over $20 for an omelette). They lost a possible fourth star because our order got lost in the shuffle and took too long to get served. It happens. read more

Be prepared to wait. Ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches and waited 45+ minutes. Skip it unless you want to spend your whole morning here.

Great place to grab breakfast and a coffee or lunch and a little chat. Love the two tables by the windows with the breakfast nook feel. Staff was super nice and welcoming and the food was delicious! Can't wait to try the açai bowl! read more

AMAZING!!! I got a coffee from here and the people there were super nice and friendly. I'm not from the area so getting a coffee that I've never had before can go one way or another and I hit the JACKPOT!!!! Overall I recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

Great place for breakfast and coffee. I had the english muffin with egg whites and a cinnamon roll. Would definitely come back.

Friendly service, feels like a community coffee shop. Great outdoor seating that is dog friendly.

My latte was super milky, had no texture or taste whatsoever. My fiancé's "cold brew" was just weak, watered-down coffee. I've had better instant coffee. Service is awkward and inattentive. Wouldn't go back. read more

I'm all for supporting small, local businesses, especially in a little town like Irvington. that's why I chose to stop at The Local rather then pressing on to kilmarnock. big mistake. I ordered a sandwich called "The Shipwreck" which cost at least $12 and probably more. what I got was a gelatinous mess so awful I had to pry it open to see what was so off about it. I mean, making a sandwich shouldn't be that tough. for my money I got two pathetically thin sheets of what was supposed to be roast beef, a layer of tasteless cheese, a couple of pickles. the whole mess was then grilled, fusing the thing together. This was by far the worst sandwich I ever tried to eat - memorably so. I pulled it apart, trying to find a part of it I could eat without so much gummy cheese and greasy bread, finally gave up, and left the whole mess on the counter. Whoever is running this place should try less on saving money with scant, lousy ingredients and produce a product appropriate to the cost. I'm sorry to say I'm not going back to The Local and would rather go hungry than have another "Shipwreck." read more

Great Coffee House if you skip the coffee! Everything at the Local seems to be pretty good, as long as you stay away from the caffeined goods. Excellent place to have a fresh, quick, sandwich style breakfast... as a matter of fact, if you're coming to this area of Virginia for more than a day's stay, and you're a coffee lover, pack your own! Otherwise, quaint, nice, and comfortable place to chill - staff is great. read more

As a non-local this place was recommended to us. Service was not friendly. Breakfast was non plus. Only eggs from a carton are available if you want an egg. Decaf coffee tasted watered down and highly commercial. You'd think in coffee house that is about community...those would be two things they do well. Coffee. Friendliness. As a COVID note...did not see much happening to protect customers. Everything is self serve which allows for a lot of community touch read more

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