I had the Carnitas Hash and my husband had the Eggs Benedict. Both were delicious. My husbands eggs were poached perfectly on the first try!!! If you have read any of my other breakfast posts you will know that his poached eggs are over cooked 95% of the time. The Carnitas were yummy as well! We are so happy to have found this place and will visit again when we return to VB. read more

We went to the Rustic Spoon for the first time on a Sunday morning. We had a reservation and a good thing we did because the place was busy. We were promptly seated started with Scotch eggs and the knuckled biscuits and coffee. It was a great choice, loved them both. Then we all selected something different for breakfast. Everyone enjoyed their choice but I was the only one to finish. My choice was the hash and I can say it was very flavorful and filling. Thought it was a little pricey for breakfast. However, the quality and quantity of the food was in line with the pricing and we had a friendly and attentive server. I would recommend the Rustic Spoon for a good breakfast and again, I recommend reservations even for 9 am Sunday morning. #eatlocal #buylocal read more

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Stopped here for lunch. Just wanted something small to try this place out. I ordered the chicken and rice soup off the specials menu. It was literally just broth. The rice was 1/4 the size of 1 grain of rice. Probably about 1 table spoon total and a teaspoon of chicken. It was absolutely ridiculous. I didn't even eat half the soup. Such a let down. The customer service was okay though. read more

This is a delicious place to eat for modern breakfast and lunch items. I went here on a weekday and a weekend and I prefer the weekday much better, mostly because the restaurant is less crowded and I felt like I got more time with our waiter. Regardless of when you go, I highly recommend this place. Some thoughts on must try dishes: 1) soufflé - must must try! It is so delicious and made to order. It comes out perfectly and if not, the chef will make it again. This soufflé will make you change your mind about other versions you've tried 2) meatloaf - if you are craving savory, this is the one to try! It is so flavorful and the potatoes go along so well with it! I had to bring the other half home and the leftovers was just as good! 3) kids sandwich - my son loved it! It comes on something that reminds me of Texas toast and is so good! Comfort food to perfection!! 4) Avocado benedict - simple but hit the spot for breakfast! I split it with my sister and it blended well with the pork asada hash because the the hash was kinda skimping on the meat so the egg just made it more tasty! Regardless of what you order, you can't go wrong! Also, check out the bathroom! It is so cute! The decor in the restaurant is on point! read more

The Rustic Spoon - Avocado Benedict! So good! Better than any meat dish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place has all the hype. It's adorable inside, the food sounds/looks good, the service is okay, but the taste is mediocre. The Avocado Toast isn't even toasted (please change the word "toast" on the label). The taste of it was okay but definitely bland. For my meal, I had the Carnitas Hash. I was excited for this concoction of flavors to blast my face off but it lacked as well. Either I've nuked my tastebuds or my taste in foods has weakened. For my drink, I had the Bacon Bloody. The bacon was crispy, which I wasn't used to, but it wasn't bad. I'll give it another shot one of these days but after my first experience, I'm not craving anything they have to offer. Usually places make me obsessed but I'm not driven to make this a normal spot I tell friends about for now. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Pretty cute spot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I came here for an event that Tinto, a local wine store and The Rustic Spoon had catered during their closed time outdoors. Granted, there were some small hiccups, but like many hiccups in the walk in life. You go with the flow! Some people showed, others didn't. And if I could have waved my magical wand, I would have turned the chef's and sommelier into a post card, gently tuck it into a soft area of my purse, brought them home and have them do my bidding! That's how fantastic the food and wine pairing were. Positives: the pairing of the meal with the wine- Outstanding! The kitchen really showed their culinary skills, especially on the game meat. Rabbit and venison. The dessert chef had to come up with a special dessert last minute to take care of dietary needs and nailed it with a gorgeous presentation! The negative: portions were too large for a 6 coarse dinner. With the positive clearly being the winner. We will definitely put it as a favorite place to dine! read more

The food was great, everything we ordered was served hot & fresh. This by far was one of the best dining experiences I've had in Virginia Beach. The staff was extra attentive & welcoming. One of the owners even took the time to come to our table to greet us & ask how was our lunch. I would definitely recommend "The Rustic Spoon" to anyone searching for delicious food & great service! read more

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Small girls celebration , party of three . Menu looked interesting and the dishes arriving at surrounding tables left you curious and in suspense. 1- shrimp and grits , grit cake was a refreshing twist but the sauce was so bland and tasteless it was like colored gelatin. 2- meatloaf and gravy , this was good , secret ingredient in the meatloaf was local sausage , again the gravy was very very bland. Vegetables and potatoes we all shared . This dish was so good we got one TOGO. 3- country ham Benedict , no complaints. So 2/3 good we decided to take food home and try as well . Which leads to the chicken waffles and meatloaf . Pictures speak for itself . The owners did apologize and refund our money for the dishes but didn't help our growling tummies . The owners encouraged a return visit . That's what we did . Visit two. Me and a friend shared a salad and the crab cake appetizer . The salad was good , our drinks were flavorful and amazing but the coleslaw under the crab cake had a hair in it . Needless to say we will NOT be back for strike 3. However , despite the path that you may travel the staff were A M A Z I N G ! Angie was our server both times , very attentive , courteous and great manners and knowledge of the menu . Angelia was also amazing as she was helping clear tables . For the single ladies , the owners are very easy on the eyes . Lol . I really wish this establishment the BEST, and hope they make some improvements cause the new taste to an old town is great ! read more

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Went on a Sunday which I assume is a busy day. Had to wait 55 minutes but it was worth the wait. Staff was very nice ! The stuffed French toast was huge so I shared with my sister and we still didn't finish it. The topping wasn't regular whip cream, it tasted like lemon meringue but it was very good. Could've used less of that; it was a lot but still good. I can't wait to eat here again. A really good brunch option. read more

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Such a great meal and super attentive waitstaff. Accommodates our large group (10) at the last minute.

My mom has been wanting to come here for the soufflé pancakes and she loved them! They do take 25 minutes to make and they aren't available on the weekends, but she enjoyed them. Super sweet. The corn chowder was salty but good. The crabcake benedict was good but the crabcake was tiny. Fried capers are the move. Service from Emily was 5/5 read more

The Rustic Spoon - Soufflé Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Had breakfast recommended and served by Beka B. Had the carnita omelette. Nothing short of amazing. Exploding with flavor. Wow! Delicious. Fantastic service by Beka B. 2nd visit in. with out of town family. First off, Logan z took our order. 12 separate items,nailed it,all by memory.the food is amazing , pancakes ,eggs, carnitas omelette is a must. The FRESH SQUEEZED orange juice option. Is a must. Tasted like I was eating oranges. Another thing that was very impressive is one of the owners, Ryan, not only greeted us at the door, but was running food as well. Great food, atmosphere and the service is top notch. If you're at the oceanfront? It's worth the short hop. read more

Great food and drinks! Easy to reserve a table and we were seated promptly. Wait staff was attentive too!

Love this place, the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is that I wish it had a wider selection of coffee/ espresso, being that it's a breakfast spot. read more

When I had brunch at The Rustic Spoon back in summer of 2020 I was not impressed by their minimal menu or the taste of their dishes. I gave them a 4 star. If I'm being honest it should have probably been a 3. Word of mouth is strong and everyone kept telling me it was delicious so I knew I would be back to try them out again with hopefully a better review. So last weekend my husband and I had dinner at the Rustic Spoon. My husband had never been so it was a brand new experience for him. We booked reservations last minute on a Friday. Scheduling reservations is super easy just use Open Table. We were quickly sat down when we arrived. We had a really nice server who was very personable and knew the menu pretty well. We ordered Fried Green Tomatoes and Crab as the appetizer. It was pretty delicious. Definitely recommend it. For our entrees, I had the Blackened Salmon and my husband had Filet Mignon. The Parmesan Risotto that came with my salmon was so good. I wanted more of it. My husband said the Filet Mignon was very well cooked. These entrees definitely hit the spot. We topped off the night with a Lavender Crème Brûlée. I didn't see it on the menu but the server had recommended it. I'm so glad she did. It was large enough for us to share we scrapped the bowl clean. However, we were disappointed in our drinks. My husband ordered a Moscow Mule then an Old Fashion. He did not like neither of them. I ordered a glass of Prosecco and it tasted flat like it came out of an old or bottle that had been opened for a while. I feel like I can't give them a 5 start just yet. However, I will definitely be returning maybe I will try their brunch menu again. Hopefully they changed up the brunch menu. Otherwise their dinner menu was good. I recommend The Rustic Spoon improve on the quality of their drinks. However, service, food, cleanliness and setting were great. read more

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Happy New Year. Supper menu and great atmosphere . The staff (Elmer) is super too. Thank you again for a fantastic meal. Well done.

Wow!! Easily the best breakfast/brunch restaurant in the area! My family came here a total of 3 times in the past week and The Rustic Spoon did not disappoint! The first trip was easily the best as we ordered the crab cake bites (9/10) and the scotch egg (8.4/10) for starters and followed up with biscuits and gravy (7.6/10), carnitas benedict (6.2/10), stuffed french toast (7.7/10), and the shrimp and grit cake (7/10). Instantly we were amazed by the attention to detail and service when handed the crab cake bites (Angie was our fantastic waitress). The scotch egg was a nice and unique taste that I have not had before, but the crab cake bites simply outdid everything with the amazing seasoning that complimented the crab meat perfectly. Out of the many entrees we had that day, the stuffed french toast stood out the most. The unique idea was very creative and was executed nicely with the orange crème anglaise. Moving onto the next day, the crab cake bites made a lasting impression and encouraged us to order it again alongside the avocado toast (8/10) and homemade biscuit (5.5/10). We returned this time to try the spoon stack (9.2/10) and we were by no means disappointed. The fluffy and soft pancakes were made perfectly. My only complaint about them is that they aren't served every day of the week! For the entrees, we ordered the carnitas hash (6.5/10), crabcake benedict (7.9/10), chicken and waffles (6.3/10), biscuits and gravy , and the meatloaf (7/10) Everything was great this time at The Rustic Spoon but the spoon stack simply outshined everything else. However, the waffles in the chicken and waffles were the most disappointing as the chicken was nicely seasoned and cooked but the waffles were carelessly made and very bland. On our last day, we decided to order the avocado toast again (since it was so good) and the firecracker shrimp (6.9/10). The firecracker shrimp was a little disappointing compared to the other shareables since it was nothing outstanding or special like what we had in the past, but it was nonetheless still good. For our entrees on the last day, we ordered the shrimp and grit cake , the dark chocolate waffle (7.2/10), the good, and the fried oyster benedict (7.6/10). The shrimp and grit cake this time was not as impressive as before but still good while the dark chocolate waffle was simply average without the dark chocolate sauce and fresh fruits. However, I ordered The Good (5.7/10) with scrambled eggs, sausages, home fries, and a biscuit. The plate was nothing special since the scrambled eggs were cooked very well while the lackluster sausages tasted prepackaged and frozen. Overall, I would rate The Rustic Spoon a 4.5/5. The must orders were the crab cake bites, the home fries, and the Spoon Stack. The one general complaint that I have is that the shareables were a bit undersized. However, I highly recommend this place and would label it as a restaurant that everyone in the area needs to go to at least once read more

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Super delicious little spot, perfect place to hit if you're on your way down to the oceanfront. We really enjoyed the crushes, they had a impressive variety of amazing flavors. The firecracker shrimp was so fresh and had the best flavor. The biscuits and gravy were also pretty awesome. They also have a brunch dish called The Good that's a perfect breakfast choice if you can't make up your mind. They accept reservations via open table and have a beautiful patio where you can request to be seated. read more

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Their scotch egg is the best breakfast item anywhere. Period. If you visit The Rustic Spoon and don't order it... well you made a mistake. Go back and order it! The carnitas hash is delicious, the Monte Christo is good (just add hot sauce; I think they should serve it with some hot pepper jam.) The pancakes are great and HUGE. A friend ordered the fried chicken slider and it looked really good. He enjoyed it. There's a reason why this place opened right before lockdown and still succeeded: it's just really good food. Service is good too. Keep it up guys! read more

I love love this place; from the food to the atmosphere it never disappoints. I've always stick to their breakfast and mimosas; but recently I had their meatloaf and it was DELICIOUS. I have been looking for a place that serves a good meatloaf and so happy that I have finally found one. The NUMBER one reason my husband and I keep coming back it's because Nick it's probably one of the sweetest people we have met. I love the fact that he gets to know every guest and takes the time to have a conversation with you. It just feels like a very family oriented place; and of course we enjoy supporting our local VETS. read more

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Oh My Gosh, the Stuffed French Toast was to "die for." Very tasty, very big, very good. WOW!!!! Great Service and GREAT staff and of course GREAT food!!! I would certainly return to this restaurant when I return to Virginia. read more

Lovely place for brunch, great atmosphere and food. Lots of indoor seating especially during the present circumstances. It's always helpful to make a reservation. read more

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The food here is delicious. I ordered the Carnitas Hash and it did not disappoint. If ordering the same I recommend using the lime as it makes the taste of the meat pop! I loved the service we received and ambiance here is awesome! My wife had the steak and eggs and it met hers and my expectations as I helped her finish the dish. Overall, I give this place a solid 4.5. And will definitely entertain coming back. read more

Just had dinner tonight my husband got the rustic meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy and I got the Cuban sandwich with macaroni and cheese. My husband's meatloaf and mashed potatoes was horrible mashed potatoes and gravy taste like it came out of a jar. My Cuban sandwich was completely tasteless the only thing good out of it was the ham the roll was not even pressed and hot. My Mac and cheese tasted like Val mac & cheese completely tasteless and Ice Cold. We where the only 2 people in the resturant. No reason to be cold and tasteless. Worst 54.00 ever spent. My opinion don't go the only The The Rustic Spoon had going for it was our waitress she was nice polite. If I can give it a negative review I would. Thank you for getting back with me. But at this point in time I do not wish to waste any more money there. We left so hungry and upset I had to go home and get us something to eat. We left behind 90% of our food. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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No gluten free bread options at this location not sure about others. I'm also dairy free so I ordered the tostada special without cheese or sour cream and they first brought my plate out to me with both, which is understandable that happens sometimes. But the dish is also advertised as having a fried corn tortilla but when I went to have a bite immediately I recognized flour tortilla. So were I celiac and not just mildly allergic I wouldn't have been able to eat anything and could've gotten very very sick. It's 2024 to not have a gf bread option is a joke. I made a yelp account just to make this review! I'm not a Karen either I always give places the benefit of the doubt but so many issues is too many. Will not be returning :( read more

The food is Great! Try to get there early as there are always very busy! Everything omelette is to die for and customer service is great

Perfect spot for ANY time of the day ! (As long as it is in between hours of operation). Before my friends wedding day, all of the groomsmen came here for lunch. The Rustic Spoon serves amazing food with hearty portions. They serve everything from burgers to chicken and waffle sliders! Oh, and if you're into beer, they have a great selection! I had the Chicken N Waffle Sliders! The plate holds four sliders. Now, when you look at them, you'll probably think you can devour them easily. Not the case. The chicken is thick and unbelievably tasty! Very tender. The pickle is a nice add-on. This is served with warm honey. TO. DIE. FOUR. With the sliders, I had a side of fries. They were hot and crispy. Great food. Great beer. Great customer service. GO. #ThePLUGtotheGrub read more

The Rustic Spoon - Chicken N Waffle Sliders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Absolutely awesome. Stopped by for dinner and had a wonderful cesser salad. Don't worry though.... Balanced out that healthy salad with a deliciously decadent pumpkin bread pudding with ice cream and whipped cream. This thing was awesome! The wait staff were wonderful and friendly. Definitely coming back. read more

I recommend getting a reservation for this place. I've tried to come here on 3 separate occasions. I wasnt able to get a seat the first 2 times, but was able to sit at the bar this morning at 8:30. After eating here I see why it's so difficult to get a table. I'm not a fan of traditional country breakfasts. Luckily, this place has a creative menu and the food is delicious. The pricing is a bit high in my opinion, but it seems to he going that way everywhere. I was a bit skeptical when I saw $10 for a scotch egg. I thought there was no way it would only be 1 egg, but it was. I tried the mushroom toast, scotch egg, meatloaf and mash, as well as the carnitas hash. Everything was really yummy! It's a little cold inside, so maybe bring a jacket. read more

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So glad I got lost and found this place! It was so cute! Such friendly young ladies working here! And tons of space! The food was so yummy! Highly recommend their potatoes!! We ate all of our food! Omelette with potatoes was delicious! And the biscuits and gravy were amazing! They usually come with a sunny side up egg but you can change that if you want. Highly recommend coming here! I know we will be back! read more

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This place has an amazing ambiance, the service was quick and friendly, and the food was delicious. We went for the pancakes (Okonomiyaki) but they only serve those on the weekdays but by the end of the meal we didn't even think about them. Definitely recommend trying it out. read more

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Favorite brunch I ever had! Scotch eggs are so special, eggs wrap with ham. I love cream shrimp with grit cake (the sauce was so good) soufflé is pretty and delicious (order this). Really recommend this for brunch! read more

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This place never disappoints constantly with great food, with service to match. Seasonal drinks are yum. Highly recommended t. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Had the opportunity to enjoy brunch at the Rustic Spoon on a Friday around noon. We did not have a wait and actually had the option to sit upstairs, downstairs, or outside. We opted for upstairs. All of the staff was very welcoming and friendly. We were greeted by several staff members while walking to our table. Our waitress was amazing and knowledgeable. She was passionate about the food and recommended the Chicken and Waffle sliders and the Carnitas hash. We tried both and were not disappointed! We enjoyed pineapple mimosas while we waited for our food. The decor was nice with fresh flowers at each table. It was a very enjoyable brunch and I look forward to returning with my girlfriends. They have a cereal shooter drink flight that I am excited to try on my next trip! read more

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The Rustic Spoon has been open for about three weeks, and they have one big kink to work out. It's a general consensus that it takes forever to get food. And it took forever to get ALL of our food. It was actually crazy. I tried to start with a scotch egg ten minutes before 11am. Our server apologized about 20 minutes later and said it was taking a while. Fine; I was in good company. We ordered our entrees while still waiting on the scotch egg, and when it finally came, it was great. Delicate and savory. The wait for our entrees was so long that one of the owners, Mark, came over to apologize. Something about the spoon cakes taking a while to perfect. The only things that came out quickly were our drinks. Filtered water, cereal shooters, a bottle of bubbly, and two types of juice. (I should mention that the grapefruit juice is ruby red, and it's super sweet. The menu just says grapefruit.) When Mark came back to update us on our wait time, he served us some complimentary tiny ramekins of pepper jelly, pimento cheese, and minced ham. Suggested we eat them together on the little crostini type things. This was delicious! So besides catching up with an old friend, the customer service shown literally changed the trajectory of this review. I was very aware that the two tables that got sat much after us had dined and left, and we still hadn't received our entrees. And as amazing as our food was, Avocado Benedict, spoon cakes, western omelet...I won't dare say it was worth the wait. I "brunch so hard," but after three hours, this is "brunch so slow." read more

The Rustic Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The food was delicious! Be sure to make a reservation because they fill up fast!! There is seating in the first and second floor. There is also bar seating. Great food. Great drinks. read more

Six of us, comprising three generations, (two from out of town) visited The Rustic Spoon last Saturday. It was not very crowded. To begin. our server was very cold and robotic. My husband and I ordered salads, which were good. Since my husband wasn't very hungry, I ordered a chicken sandwich with the intention of splitting it with him. The two from out of town ordered stroganoff, which they said was not very good. The other two were happy with their meal. When my chicken sandwich arrived, I cut it in half. When I started to eat it, I noticed something hanging from it. I quickly realized it was a hair that had been cooked into the chicken. I immediately lost my appetite. When we summoned our server, she said nothing, just picked my plate up and walked away. She returned with drinks that had been ordered. At that time, I told her I did not want a replacement; I was no longer hungry. She said something to the effect that it was being cooked. I again told her I did not want anything. Quite a lot of time passed. We all commented that it was unusual not to hear at least an apology from someone. We paid our tab, which did not include my sandwich. Then, my grandson's girlfriend left the table to use the restroom. On the way, she told the hostess what had happened. The hostess said she would notify the manager. Quite some time passed before the manager came to our table. I could barely hear what he was saying because he did not address me. He seemed to be more interested in talking to my grandson's girlfriend. Since the bill had been paid, he handed a $25 gift card to someone (not me), We had chosen to eat there because three of us had had pleasant experiences eating breakfast there in the past. We assumed dinner would be equally pleasant, but it was a bad decision. I would suggest breakfast, but I will not ever go back for dinner, Most of all, if a timely apology had been made, to me since I was the one that received the food with hair in it, I would have better feelings about the unpleasant experience. read more

Awesome hidden gem. You don't hear much about this place but the food is great, service is awesome and the drinks are good too.

I don't often indulge in sweet breakfast/brunch but with my birthday next week I decided to treat myself. My mom and I started off with sorbet mimosas (one orange, one strawberry) which were delicious. Recently I'd seen scotch eggs on a cooking show and was curious to try, so we got one of those along with the biscuits and an order of the French toast. The scotch egg was delicious - nice crust and sausage with a jammy egg inside. The biscuits were great too, and little crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. Let's talk about the French toast. It looks like half a loaf or bread. When you cut into it, and insane amount of orange creme anglaise spills out. It's absolutely delicious - the orange is a nice change of pace from traditional french toast. I will say there is almost too much of it, along with the whipped topping. It's incredibly sweet - I mostly ate the actual bread and tried not to get too much of the cream. The servers all wore their masks, there was good social distancing, and everything was friendly and efficient. We will absolutely come back! read more

Consistently good food, creative drink menu, and lovely atmosphere. The soufflé pancakes are amazing!! I had the carnitas hash which everyone who works there raves about. Really great local spot read more

The Rustic Spoon - Carnitas hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia