We were in town and a friend recommended the Kobros coffee so we went to Toast. I'm glad we did. It's a cute place with an outdoor space with benches and lots of plant life. The place inside is very cute and reminds me of a nice punk pop bar. The bar wraps around and there's some tables and a side table that we sat at to eat. I ordered one of their specialty coffees and it is quite the journey but I enjoyed it with the ginger beer and the coffee. My quiche was fluffy and delicious. It jiggled when I tapped it and the side salad tasted great with dill in it and it brightened up things. The combination of both was great. The crust on the quiche was nice as well. My spouse enjoyed their sandwich but didn't realize there was mustard so he ended up just using the chips to eat his egg and sausage. His egg was also fluffy. The patrons that came seemed friendly and you can tell who are locals since they greeted by name often. I love that this place is open. They also have local wine you can purchase. Next time we're back in town, we will visit again. read more

Toast - Quiche and side salad with the specialty drink of ginger beer, vanilla, and double shot of espresso - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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The vibe of the place is really chill and comfy. They have a really cool outdoor patio area that would be amazing to hangout at when the weather allows. Food was mid for me unfortunately. I had the midnight cowboy and wouldn't order it again. It's a turkey sandwich topped with pulled chicken, but the chicken was inedible and got taken off. Seemed like they took it from the fridge and mega nuked the chicken. It ended up being a crunchy topping on a basic turkey sandwich. read more

I went to Toast in Norfolk for a holiday party and it ended up being such a fun spot! The space is small but really cute, which made the whole night feel cozy and easygoing rather than overly formal. The food spread was honestly great. There were tons of appetizers to snack on throughout the night. Hummus and pita, charcuterie, chips with salsa and queso, all the good, crowd pleasing stuff done well. Everything was fresh and easy to grab, which worked perfectly for a party setting. The best part by far was the taco bar. I had the beef tacos and they were seriously some of the best tacos I've had in a while. The beef was super flavorful and cooked perfectly, and I definitely went back for more than one. You know it's good when everyone keeps circling back for seconds. Even though I was there for a private event, I really liked the vibe of the place. It feels like somewhere you could easily pop in with friends, grab a drink, and hang out without it feeling stuffy or rushed. I only had wine, so I haven't tried their cocktails yet, but that's definitely next on my list. If the food is any indication, I'm sure the drinks won't disappoint. This is a great spot for events, but also seems like a solid go-to for a laid-back night out. I'll definitely be back! read more

Toast - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I had a great time here. Good food and drinks. Nice environment and service. Would like to go back. Thanks you all!

No notes here, just amazing food and a cozy family dining room feel here. I'd love to come back next time and try the shrimp and grits, because I ordered a side of them and they were INCREDIBLE! Never had grits that creamy. Portions are a decent size and the service was friendly. The cafe Au Lait is delicious but be warned it is very sweet! read more

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Great espresso martinis! The bartenders are pretty cool. This is a fun spot. Their avo toast is of course amazing. Good vibes all around. Chill place to check out if you're near by. read more

My fiance and I went here for brunch and came out of it ready to take a nap. The bowl that I got was really tasty and so filling, and my fiance got a unique spin of french toast sandwiching thick bacon pieces with syrup and really tasty gravy (ask your server if they know about this, it's the bomb!). The drinks were also very good. My lemonade and his nitro coffee was well made. The space is on the smaller side. It has a bar in the middle, but not a lot of seating indoors. Although the place has outdoor seating, there is no covering/awning so you're pretty much exposed to rainy/cold weather--at least when we saw it. If you do choose to sit inside and it gets really busy, it can get quite crammed. But on slower days, it's a cozy place to be! The building is tucked in and almost kind of hidden, so it gives a little bit of privacy from the busy streets of Norfolk. The parking right outside the building is very limited and tight, so you might have to do some street parking on their busier days. The waitress we had was very friendly and personable. It was a very chill brunch experience all around! read more

Toast - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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What a very funky and cool place for brunch (and possibly more, but we were there for brunch). The service was top-notch, the food was great, and the brunch cocktails were very good. The neighborhood isn't particularly attractive, but Toast has done a great job with the landscaping and decor. It feels a bit like an 'oasis' from fairly drab surroundings. Wish we'd taken pics of the food and drinks to share them, but we were having to much fun chatting with our friends. Highly recommend this place! read more

Toast - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Another solid brunch experience close to home. Good service, yummy food, and a drink made for my wife just the way she likes it (and how she describes me) -- sweet and strong! Carnitas w grits was fab (repeat performance). Wide enjoyed the Avacado toast. We sat at the bar to avoid waiting for conventional seating but lost nothing experience-wise. read more

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The hash bowl was very heavy and a large portion. If it has a little less sauce it would be easier to stomach all in one sitting SOS plate was yummy. A little salty but overall delicious We sat inside and we still had a lot of flies and no way to keep them away. The temperature was warm but not intolerable. Service was great. read more

Toast - Hash Hash'n Beans Bowl (left) SOS Plate Brunch (right) Kids waffle (back left corner) - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The Spicy Bloody Maria is THE WAY TO GO if you're a big bloody mary fan. All the garnishes are pickled perfectly and go very well with the cocktail. The breakfast food and sandwiches are all very good too. I highly recommend coming here for the Sunday brunch. Usually, the service is decently fast if you sit at the bar, and all the bartenders/waiters/waitresses are very nice. Every year, they love doing 12 Nights of Old Fashioneds in December for the holiday season, and it is POPPING from 7-11pm here. They share their parking lot with perro blanco, if there are no spots, street parking is encouraged. They also sell/use the lupo hot sauce form perro blanco, which is a great hot sauce I recommend putting on top of the eggs or eating with tater tots. read more

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The first time I went I was a bit underwhelmed but I recently went a second time with a much better experience! The menu has a lot of options, the service is friendly, and an earthy, refined space where hipster creativity meets hippie soul, all in a chill, inviting atmosphere. I got the City Slicker sandwich and the French toast bread pudding, both were yummy! The sandy reheats well the next day for breakfast too. (The rewards program has a nice birthday perk, yall) They have a bar but I don't drink, but would recommend for a bite to eat, a place to chill indoors or outdoors in nice weather, alone or with friends. read more

Toast - City Slicker Sandwich with spring mix side salad - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Great service, food, & drinks! The carnitas bowl was very tasty & filling and the mimosa pitcher hit the spot! Enjoyed eating in the outdoor garden area! read more

I absolutely love this place. The staff are so friendly and helpful. You are greeted immediately upon entering. It's not a very large place but there's seating right outside with additional seating out back. It's a good thing they have so much space because they are always packed. I tend to get the same thing when I go because to me it's total perfection. Their chili and hash bowl is comfort food at its finest. This time around I also tried their homemade pop tart. What a treat!!! All those flaky layers and the perfect amount of sweetness leaves you wanting more. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. You will definitely be very happy. read more

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Very good service and the food was excellent. The service was great and very pleasant atmosphere read more

Toast - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

8/10 Had the loaded tots and they were on pretty tasty. Hotdog 6/10 6/10 Drinks were strong lacked in flavor for me Service however is 10/10 and that alone will make me come back It's a small quaint place nestled beside Pedro Blanco it's very cute and laidback read more

Went on a Thursday. We were the only ones in there for a while. The service was okay. I ordered a whiskey sour and the waitress didn't give me an opportunity to pick my options of whiskey brand. Even though they were listed on the menu. It was like she was in a hurry. But we were the only ones in there. She did the same thing with the check. Just seemed to rush and seemed annoyed. The food was good. Very different, but good. We were there for dinner but will go back and try their brunch one day. read more

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Excellent! Eggs Dubb is comforting: Cheesy, perfect soft eggs, and bacon cuts through. The salad is a perfect fresh pairing. Park Place is well-balanced. The Lupo sauce adds a great kick to the chicken. Shared a puff tart, and this is nothing like a mass produced pastry! A decadent sweet treat! read more

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An absolute gem! Stopped in for breakfast and could not be more happy. This is a great looking place in a historic building. The staff are great. I had the quiche and it was amazing. Light fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The French pastry crust was perfectly browned and buttery. read more

Toast - Quiche and tots. Yes that's an old fashioned in the background. Don't judge. - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I love coming here. The ambiance is like an industrial NYC feel. One of my favorite things about this place is the natural sunlight through their large windows. It's never too crowded, which my introverted a$$ likes. Service, food & drinks always 10/10. Their portions are huge for the price and that's another reason I keep coming back :) (also they gave me a birthday gift for $15 off any food item, that's classy) read more

Really good food, chill vibes, pleasant atmosphere. The chili was the highlight, def recommend

Made a reservation here and got seated without waiting at all (we arrived right before the rush, so there were still other seats available other than our reserved table). Anyways, great service and great spot for casual brunch! read more

I had a reservation that I made several days ago for four people. It was my mom's 71st birthday and she wanted to try toast.. we get to the restaurant and I tell the gentleman behind the bar that I have a reservation for four at 1:30. He didn't even ask me my name. He says we don't have any new reservations. I said well I have a text confirming my reservation for four at 1:30 would you like to see it? He said no it doesn't matter. We don't have any reservations some mornings we don't turn on the reservation machine I said well do you have a table for four? He said no, but you could sit outside and one of the picnic tables even though it was super hot and my mom is 70 years old. We said sure we'll sit out at the picnic tables and then we wait and wait and he doesn't say anything else to us and then a young lady comes behind the bar and I say hi we were waiting to be seated outside. She said oh we don't have any menus right now you just order right here self service I'll get you some menus waited about 10 minutes got no menu or any attention or explanation. Have never been treated so poorly will not go back disappointed because I heard the food was actually good.. read more

Toast - Here's my reservation that they said didn't matter - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Stopped by the Norfolk Social Market held in the next lot and decided to stop in for a bite to eat. It was such a hot day so we decided to not eat in the garden but it was absolutely lovely outside. I ordered the Sausage egg and cheese sandwich and subbed for pulled pork per recommendation on the the menu. The sandwich was sizable with a nice garlic sauce and the egg was nice and fluffy and moist. It was good but even better when I ate the leftovers later. My friend got a bacon egg and cheese which he rated an 8.5/10. I additionally got the mercury retrograde slushy which was delightfully refreshing on such a hot day. Even though we sat in we were still able to take in the incredible views surrounding the restaurant which is super charming in its interior. The staff were super nice as well and answered all questions I had regarding the menu. Definitely recommend this spot for a nice bite. We ended up going to sit in the garden for me to finish my slushy which was the perfect end to this visit. read more

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Have been to 2 of there restaurants good food, great choices and can pick up stuff to take home. Even when they were busy the line moved quickly. read more

The food was not your typical menu, definitely something out of the ordinary if you're feeling adventurous. The service was good we sat at the bar and there wasn't a crown in there so we were promptly helped. The place was small l, cute, unique. The only downfall is the parkin, that's why it's rated a 4. But other than that the food was good. Worth giving business to. read more

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Nice atmosphere, but the front of house service time was absolutely insane. 1 hour until food arrived at the table, roughly 40 minutes for the kitchen to push it out. From the look of it, they seem very understaffed. I couldn't tell if there was only one person in the kitchen or not, but she also seemed to be waiting tables. If you're understaffed, make sure to not take on more tables than able. The food was good but not memorable. read more

Okay, I feel like I had harshly rated this place in the past. I went with my best friend for Sunday brunch, and we sat at the bar. This experience was nothing short of a 5 star experience, from the immediate seating option, to the service, to the mimosas & food. They have a ton of non alcoholic spirits for those of you who do not partake but still want a drink here and there. They also have a ton of alcoholic spirits to have. I got the avocado toast with tots and my bff got the BEC with tots. The tots were so good- we both agreed they didn't need ketchup, which is not something I am used to. The avocado toast was so delicious, and I am eager to go again! read more

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I got the curry chicken lunch special and its delicious. We got take out but the customer service was excellent. I cant wait to try something else on their menu. read more

First time at toast and we had brunch there and it was great! The service was amazing, the outdoor patio was great and warm, and the food was amazing. Great brunch place! Would come again for sure!! read more

Toast - Avocado Toast, Carnitas Bowl, SOS Plate Brunch - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My first time at Toast and I love this spot.... Awesome wine menu awesome vibe, nice and inviting atmosphere with a great bartender who greats you with cheer and energy... awesome customer service read more

This place is a must go to in the fall and winter. Beautiful outdoor seating surrounded by plant life. The food is amazing too. Their bowls are definitely the way to go. Full bar and music sometimes on the weekends. read more

Toast - Close up of the Hash'n Beans Bowl. The tater tots and chili is delicious - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I love Toast! The food, drinks, and staff are consistently amazingg!!! The quality is top-notch, and the atmosphere is always very welcoming. Their drinks are especially fantastic, and the location couldn't be better!! However, this isn't the first, second, or even third time I've noticed being overcharged :/ Despite addressing this with staff, it's frustrating to see discrepancies happen after I've accounted for taxes, service fees, tip and the listed item prices. While I'll keep coming back for the incredible experience, I really hope this issue gets resolved. read more

I went to Toast's Negroni Week Big Negroni Night tonight! It was amazing! A special night to celebrate a classic aperitif. Toast went way out with this one! A gelato booth with Negroni flavored gelato, a dozen Negroni variations to choose from, a Negroni fountain, a live jazz trio, free Campari t-shirts and more! Service was great as we tried several of the Negroni variations! We had the 1970 Portorosso Cup (a traditional Negroni), Bragging Rights, Burnt Offerings, Tree Among Shrubs, and the French New Wave! Each with its own twist yet retaining the classic taste and classic Campari bitterness of the Negroni. If you've ever been to Toast, you know the vibes. Relaxing and inviting, summoning you to grab a drink and socialize among friends and acquaintances. With its open air outside seating. Mingling among the gravel lot or chatting among the tables surrounded by various flora. Inside was a DJ playing period music of the mid 20th century. Taking you back to a place where the Negroni just feels like the right drink to be sippin. Toast went above an beyond with this one and I can't wait to see what they come up with next! Look out for these type of events from Toast that build community and bring individuals together around a shared interest. read more

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There are so many great restaurants in Norfolk, and Toast is one of my favorites. The folks that work here are so friendly and always make you feel welcome. This place can get pretty crowded, but there is generally outside seating or at the bar. The food is consistently excellent. There are great vegetarian options also. I've had the Eggy Dub which is a light and flavorful mix of breakfast and lunch with greens and ricotta toast. The Hash and Beans bowl was such a hit as well. The vegetarian chili and mushroom gravy was a unique combo but oh-so-good. For me, their cookies and tarts weren't as spectacular as their savory dishes but still not bad. If you're looking for a place with a fun eclectic ambiance with outdoor seating for a nice day, Toast can't be missed. read more

Toast - Park Place Bowl & Eggy Dub - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Fantastic atmosphere. Love the exterior, interior and their outdoor seating. We came on a Saturday during brunch and we were surprised that it wasn't packed. When you sit outside, you order at the counter and then food is dropped off to your table, which is what we did. Drinks: I tried their Aperol Spritz slush. I am a huge fan of Aperol Spritz' and a slush sounded excellent on a hot day. Flavor was great, but didn't taste much like an Aperol Spritz. It was far more acidic than I expected. Probably wouldn't get it again, but loved the idea. Food: we tried three things. The avocado toast, the cheesesteak sandwich, and one of the grits bowls. Since the restaurant is literally called TOAST, we expected some 5-star avocado toast, but surprisingly it was the one dish that we didn't love. It seemed completely un-seasoned and sadly boring. The entrees however were both delicious. The cheesesteak was super flavorful, highly recommend, and the grits bowl was hearty and huge! Would definitely order both again. read more

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Was not pleased with this restaurant at all.. the ambience is nice and the waiter was friendly. But the food was lackluster. And they gave us expired chips. I had the Philly and tater tots, fiance had the bacon and egg sandwich that was really dry with expired chips and my daughter had the berry poptart . My tater tots tasted like it was left over from yesterday and someone heated them up and brought them to me.. no crunchy.. chewy and dry read more

This second time ordering to go from Toast was much better. It was lunch time, Not dark and hard to find where it's located especially parking.I was readily greeted by the bartender, I could see they were already busy with most seats filled at the bar and peripheral tables. I ordered the carnitas bowl. I was offered iced water while I wait, great customer service. Sat by the window with a view to patio seating although it was quite chilly out for anyone to enjoy the outdoors.it took about 15 minutes for my carnitas bowl to be ready. Once I got home, I was very pleased with how pleasing the presentation looks even as carry out. The carnitas bowl was served with grits unlike most elsewhere served on bed of greens.grits was delicious, just a hint of saltiness that allowed the carnitas to be the star of the dish. Carnitas was well seasoned, moist but not overpowering with sauce. Sometimes allowing great cooked meat to shine without hiding behind heavy sauce is the pure clean way to enjoy it! Everything else was equally delicious and were complementary to the carnitas and grits: the hard poached egg, the large scoop of guacamole, the melted sharp cheddar cheese and the warm fresh corn and onion salad. Everything was so hearty, fresh, delicious!!! Oh did I mention you have choice of sourdough or multi grain toast to go with your carnitas bowl!!! read more

Toast - Carnitas bowl with multi grain toast - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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My husband and I decided to try this cute place for breakfast after staying on granby st for VDAY weekend. The inside is very small and decorated hipster. It was very packed so they had us give our order and walked next door to sit at Perro Blanco. We ordered mimosas and the City Slicker sandwich with tator tots. The sandwich featured pulled chicken, frittata eggs, and bacon. We were surprised that the chicken was very good quality flavorful and moist. The tots had a very good seasoning to them and wasn't just bland. The mimosas were very different and not your typical just champagne and juice but more of mixed drink. Toast is an excellent place for brunch. They have a great variety of cocktails and food choices. The vibe is open, friendly and very laid back. There is a ton of outdoor seating and quick service. I am obsessed with the decor and blue sofa at Perro Blanco. We will definitely be back when the weather gets warmer with friends. read more

Toast - City slicker (pulled chicken, egg, bacon) and tots - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I usually love this place for the vibe and scenery. The drinks and food are pretty decent it's a cool little place to hang out but, they need to do better customer service wise. Giving one star strictly due to customer service. I came in with someone who has an injury and this requires back support which none of their stools have at all. The bar tended told us she wouldn't sit is at a table bc we were a pair. We went to the other side of the bar like the bartender suggested as those stools also offered no support. I asked a runner if it was possible to wait for a table and I explained why we were making the request. The runner was nice and asked the bartender if it were possible for us to wait for a table which she responded with an attitude to the runner which wasn't necessary. It was very unprofessional of that bartender/hostess to be so dismissive, Aside from this interaction the experience here is usually pleasant. I hope that they just don't make a habit of treating people who are injured or disabled in such a manner because it actually is a cool place. read more