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

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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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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This was one of the best brunches I've had in awhile. I was visiting friends in Virginia and one of them suggested having brunch my last day there. We needed a place that had a variety of food options and while I can eat almost anything one of my friends is vegan. We got there around 11:30 on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded and we were able to easily find a seat (keep in mind that it's outdoor seating only right now due to COVID19) and then had a short wait in line to order our food. I had the Salmon plate, a side of homefries, and a side of bacon. One friend has avocado toast with bacon added and my other friend had the avocado toast vegan style and the veg and chili bowl vegan style. Everything was delicious and the restaurant was so accommodating to our requests/modifications. Oh! I almost forgot!!! We ordered a pitcher of mimosas and it was a real pitcher!! Like not a carafe but a pitcher. Definitely got our money's worth. Unfortunately I don't live in Virginia so I won't be able to visit again for awhile but both friends are local and both plan to visit again soon. Thank you for great food and drinks for our girls day brunch. read more

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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

I have only been here twice. But haven't had issues. We met up here with other family and dined outside. Outside seating consisted of three large picnic tables that offered more social distancing than the smaller tables closer to the restaurant. The picnic tables can hold about 10 people comfortably and are partitioned by flowers offering privacy. The chili bowl was plentiful, hot and hearty. I had heaps leftover and took it home. My brother and niece had sandwiches that were hefty and satisfying. My other niece had shrimp and grits which she said were good as well. My sister ordered a brioche sundae and was nice enough to share and golly day was it yummy! Definitely a dessert that merits sharing. 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 is a cute little local spot! We came for brunch on a Saturday and it was packed. The restaurant has both inside and outside seating, and would be awesome for nice weather days! We tried a few different drinks, the bloody Mary's were great, and the Nitro Sazerac (Silk Pajamas Ed.) packed a punch (in a good way). We ordered the SOS and the French Toast BP *Mayor of Flavortown Edition. And the little one ordered the grilled cheese! Everything was bomb.com! read more

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Great Food. Relaxed casual environment. This restaurant is in a industrial type area, I definitely thought while driving there that I was in the wrong place. Walking in the restaurant is an artsy, urban, rustic decor. I love how they took an older building and brought life to it. This restaurant is small but has so much personality. Also I love that they have an actual pay phone in the restaurant. On to the most important part...the FOOD. It is called toast, because they have fresh delicious bread. It is not just the toast but everything that goes with it which is perfectly prepared. We started with the Taco Pig, which was pork carnitas, guacamole, crema, corn salsa and all around deliciousness! Our little one had the chicken nugget kid's meal, it comes with nuggets, fruit (I love that), chips and a juice or milk. Now the BEST thing we had tonight was the Porkscallion sandwich. Wow, texture, flavor, the frittata was cooked perfectly that it complemented the pulled pork and of course it was sandwiched between two slices of their delicious fresh bread. Drinks...my husband enjoyed the Tom Collins and the Negronis. The cocktails were expertly prepared and he is very particular about these cocktails, not to mention they were on the happy hour menu. Desserts, we tried the Churro which is a delicious twist on the Churro dessert, we really enjoyed it. Their Strawberry Puff is freshly baked interpretation of a pop tart. It was flaky, hot, fresh and good. Our night did not go completely smooth. There was a wicked bad storm outside. Water rushed in one area, they quickly fixed the unexpected issue. There were some delays bringing out our food, but I really didn't mind because we really enjoyed our company and the environment. The staff was so helpful, kind and you can tell how much they value their customers. The restaurant has a great vibe. Overall it was a great experience, we will definitely come back again soon! read more

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Spectacular avocado toast...that's all I was craving at the time and Yelp led me to this little gem tucked away in Ghent and they certainly delivered. I can't wait to come back and explore more of their menu and spend more time in the cute ambience! read more

Toast - Their avocado toast is the best I've found in Norfolk/Virginia! - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Toast has been on my 'Brunching Across HR' list for a while so I was able to check it off this weekend while in the area with an old friend doing yoga nearby. At around 11am they were fairly busy so we managed to squeeze into two seats at the bar and were quickly brought waters by a server. We browsed the menu and chose two items to try - I saw several that I was curious about - and the food was out pretty quickly probably 10 minutes later. My friend went with the Roasted Veg Bowl for $12.35 which was chili with broccoli, potatoes, carrots, soft boiled eggs and quest fresco with toast. Pretty hearty and filling for sure and a large portion. I went with the Eggs Italia for $13.65 which was also a huge portion. It had 3 soft boiled eggs with roasted veggies, a yummy vegan Beyond Sausage red sauce, topped with mixed greens and shaved parmesan and two buttered pieces of toast. HUGE portion and it had a lot of potatoes in the bottom which must be the mixed veggies. It was too hearty and rich for me so I ate about half but did enjoy the red sauce and veggies a lot. I saw some interesting items on the menu and would like to come back with my fiancee when I'm starving to death and want to load on carbs bc that's when I'd want to eat the heavy items on the menu here. They do have some salads but it's most carbs carbs carbs. With a name like "Toast" it's what you'd expect. It's small, with an outdoor patio and seating and tables inside for about 12-15 people, bar seating, and hightop seating around the windows. They also said they use a nearby dining room on weekends as well where you can order there and walk around the building and sit, we didn't look in there but that provides even more seating when they're busy. I liked the vibe, the cute murals on the wall with toast action scenes, and the bar. Would def. come back again when I'm in the mood for more carbs and savories. read more

Street parking and decent service. We had 3 people and orfered the pitcher of mimosas which was pretty good but there was a lot of ice. I ordered the Quiche Me and my boyfriend ordered the Smoked Salmon. Both were decent sized portions and we enjoyed the home Fries. The coconut macaroon was also delicious but just a tad too oily on the bottom. Outside looked cool as well and seemed like a great spot to hangout in the summer. read more

Toast - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

A friend and I were in the area getting some coffee and we really wanted to grab brunch. Toast came up on our search and was in a close enough distance that we didn't need to move the car and could walk. I normally look closer into a menu before going anywhere making sure there are at least a few GF choices. I figured we'll it's a breakfast place I could at least get eggs and a protein. The weather was fairly nice so we decided to sit outside. There are two outdoor seating areas and it is dog friendly as well. You grab a menu and order inside and they give you a number to bring back to your table. This menu is not your average brunch menu it is quite unique. There were pairings of Chili options, Grits options, sandwiches, salads and open face toasts etc. They also have a few items under Brunch and dessert. I really should've asked more about the menu but I decided to go the easy route of Shrimp & grits. I should've asked more about the way they prepared it to make sure it was safe for me to eat. My friend ordered the Verde chicken grit bowl. We both love grits and their style of grits is definitely unique. It wasn't bad but not something I'd order again. We both ended up adding extra salt and thought there were too many extra items added to the grits. We both ended up having stomach aches for the rest of the day. Personally for me I know most likely my entree wasn't gluten free which is my fault. It is a cute restaurant but there is just nothing appealing on the menu for me. read more

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Great customer service and bomb food. Ordered the BEC sandwich with tots. Super delicious and fresh. They have seating outside, inside, and a full bar sitting area. They have a TON of drinks and delicious food options. Sat outside and had great service. Def recommend coming here for brunch read more

Toast - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food was good- nothing that blew me away but pretty tasty. Exactly what you'd expect for a slightly upscale brunch place. I really enjoyed the cocolonial latte- basically a London Fog with added coconut oil, which gave an enhanced, sweet flavor. I'm from New Orleans, so the shrimp and grits was not the best I've ever had, but it was tasty for not being in New Orleans, lol. One HUGE issue we had, though, was that one person in our party ordered the salmon plate, which came with a salad that had walnuts in it. He is extremely allergic to all nuts, and the inclusion of nuts in the salad was NOT indicated at all on the menu. We told our server, and he was brought a new plate, but the fact that there was no allergy warning or note on the menu is extremely dangerous. Luckily, he noticed the walnuts before he took a bite, but if he had, he could've gone into anaphylaxis. Also, I definitely think his portion of the meal should've been comped since they almost gave him a severe medical reaction. Please be aware!! The management definitely needs to update the menu with allergen information!! read more

Toast - Taco Pig - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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The food was flavorful. Now is it worth the money yesss. The service was great!! Appreciate the employees for checking on us every once in a while. The ambiance of the place is giving calm chill and relaxed. read more

Toast - Hash'n Beans Bowl & Carnitas Bowl - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Loved this spot! We came here after dinner for drinks + dessert, and it did not disappoint. The vibe was great and we enjoyed sitting at the bar! read more

Toast - Strawberry pastry - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Delicious! I love their fresh mimosas, shrimp and grits were amazing, cool unique vibe. read more

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I came here for an event earlier in the summer and what a cute space! They have a main bar area as well as a patio that is then connected to another bar area. The layout makes it a lot of fun because it feels small and cozy while still having quite a bit of space for everyone to spread out. Old school pay phone? Yes please! And the staff was super friendly and accommodating! Food-wise, I wasn't super impressed, but perhaps I didn't order the right thing. I'd call the vibe here definitely hipster in orientation -- ordered the meat and cheese board with a kale salad. Both were okay, but nothing I would sing praises about making me dying to come back for more. They had a pretty decent drink menu that you could choose from, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. Compared to other brunch spots in the area (like Handsome Biscuit or Mea Cupola), I was less than impressed. I'd say the food portion was easily a 3.5 or lower, but the ambiance was good enough that I bumped it to a 4. Again, maybe I didn't hit the right thing on the menu -- decide for yourself Yelpers! read more

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Highly recommend Toast if you're looking for a unique breakfast place with great food. Very cute decorations and the Carnitas bowl was one of the best breakfast bowls I've ever had. Super flavorful. read more

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If the weather is nice, definitely make your way to Toast. They have limited indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating. You order at the bar and sit at one of their many outdoor tables. There's some seating nestled in gardens with blooming lilies, mint, rosemary, and much more than I can identify. The food was all delicious but I definitely think you get the most bang for your buck with their bowls. I'm a person that can put it away, so I was surprised when I needed a box. If I had gotten the tres leches French toast, however, I would've still been hungry but my tastebuds would've been happy campers. read more

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We recently decided on Toast for brunch with some friends. My husband and I lucked out with parking and were able to park in the Toast lot. It is pretty small so our friends ended up parking on the street/ in a different lot next door. This is one of those places where you order at the front, grab a seat and then your food is brought out to you. The line to order was pretty short, so we grabbed a table outside and sent some members of our party to order. The food was delicious as you can probably tell from the photos! The portions are a good size and we all had to get to-go boxes. The only surprise was the shrimp cocktail which we were not expecting to come on a Twinkie (we clearly didn't read the description well enough). A few cons: since you order yourself, you don't really have an assigned server which is sort of a pain when you need something. We kept having to get up during our meal and go to the front to get extra napkins, water, etc. which sometimes took a while because the front was busy. It would be nice to at least get a big pitcher of water for the tables! The other downside was the FLIES once our food hit the table. They should really invest in some sort of fly trap around the tables because it was difficult to enjoy our meals with 20+ flies landing all over the table/food. There's a small indoor seating area which we will definitely try to eat in next time. The food was really great and fresh which totally saved this review. But aside from that, we overall had a pretty okay experience. I'd love to give this place another try sometime in the future! read more

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Their chili is the best ! Great Service! They also have live bands some nights. You should definitely check this place out! They offer outdoor seating as well! read more

Great spot! Food was delish, service was prompt and loved the decor. We will definitely make it back. read more

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Quiche Me: bacon, egg, onion, and Gruyere egg in flakey pastry with baby kale salad and carrot miso dressing. It was yummilicious. I love the texture of the flakey pastry, so light and airy. The egg, onion, and bacon, common ingredients, but they did a great job combining them and seasoned them. The salad was delicious and I love the dressing. The weather was great that day so the outdoor seating was wonderful. Great place to have a small group brunch. read more

Toast - Quiche Me - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Just go there, everything about it is great!!!! The food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the service. Love it here.

Just stopped by here after a late dinner to hang out & talk with friends. Primarily outdoors, but with limited indoor seating and a bar. It's great when the weather is nice or even starting to get a little cool. In the front there's stringed lights and a garden feel while out back they have tables and large shipping containers that has a bar and seating! Great vibes with chill music. Great place to just grab a drink and catch up with friends. Didn't try the food, but the desserts seem worthwhile! read more

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I do not foresee a day in my future where I am not utterly in love with Toast. My friends have been coming here since 2015 and it just keeps on getting better. I've hosted birthday parties, game nights, a Galentine's Day event, and countless casual hangs. It's not just the food or the drinks or the staff. This place just has an atmosphere that is so attractive and inviting. Toast creates a place that allows communities to flourish and people to linger. They are always doing something new and that creative spirit is such a vital part of any growing region. Honestly, if for some reason I was given the choice that I could only save ONE restaurant in all of Norfolk, it would be Toast without a doubt. read more

Toast has some good vibes! This small eatery offers various chili and grits bowls, sandwiches, entrees, salads, and sweets, all focusing on the toast concept. We ordered the Taco Pig (an open-face country white toast, topped with carnitas, pickled peppers and onions, creme fresh, corn salsa, and guacamole) and the French Toast Bread Pudding (which comes with maple syrup and whipped Nutella cream) - the Taco Pig was just okay; we weren't fans of the carnitas, which had an off taste to them. The French Toast Bread Pudding, on the other hand, was SO YUMMY! Thick bread pudding that was so decadent, flavorful, soft, and satisfying each and every sweet tooth that one may have, this was just a delicious sweet dish to have, breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I'd love to try out their other items, such as their award-winning vegetarian 3-bean chili, the Strawberry Puff Tart, and their Tres Leches. The hubs and I came here for an early lunch, and we ended up sitting at the bar, which is highly recommended! It seems as if there's a bit more room, and the staff at the bar are so friendly and check-in with you often. I loved the decor, especially the wall with the various drawings of a toast - super cute, and the eatery provides a hip atmosphere. There's some parking in their small lot and street parking available. +French Toast Bread Pudding +friendly staff! +request to sit up at the bar/counter! +parking available in small lot or on the street read more

Big fan of toast. The breakfast food is really good in the morning. The drink menu at night is fantastic and the bartenders really know their way around. It is a bit tight inside but when the weather is right it's lovely it sit outside. read more

Delicious Food! The Strawberry Pop Tart is a dream for anyone with a sweet tooth. The Verde Chicken Grits was absolutely delicious. Super friendly and helpful staff and great atmosphere! It also feels hidden away, entrance is through a little path in trees onto the patio, with a hint of local charm that I adored! 10/10 will definitely be coming back to try everything else on the menu! read more

Omg. They literally have the best Bloody Mary and the BEST breakfast chili. I always come hungry and always leave happy! Toast is my favorite brunch spot in Norfolk read more

They have decent food and decent drinks, but you aren't going to be blown away by anything. If you have an ironic mustache, you might find romance. read more

Sunday morning breakfast with Mom and it was awesome. We lucked out as far as our arrival time, with no wait at all. It looks like they can get a little backed up, especially if you don't want to sit in their outside dining area / garden. And yes, it's quite an industrial neighborhood but you need to overlook that. Rather a hipster / millennial vibe going here as well. They make their own bread. Do not skip out on that. I chose the Eggy Breakfast, which is two poached eggs with smoked cheddar and bacon on top of their own bread and a smear of creme fresh, their version of cream cheese. It came with a small kale salad that was delightful. Great filling breakfast and very yummy. Mom chose the open faced smoked salmon. A huge portion of salmon with their "everything spice" that's basically sesame seeds and poppy seeds and is delicious, but check your teeth afterwards. I also had a cafe au lait, which they prepare with sweetened condensed milk. It was excellent. Definitely enjoyed Toast. Yum! read more

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Love Toast! The actual toast is amazing which is a good start, but my favorite thing has to be the Park Place bowl! Delicious shredded chicken, Lupo sauce (a 757 staple), cheese, soft egg and chili. With two slices of that iconic toast It's about $12 and enough for two meals. There's a variety of drinks, too! I tried the slushee last night which was a frozen rose with vodka and lemonade. Tart without making my face pucker. Great place for date night, dinner with friends, a treat yo'self meal or a fail safe backup plan. Toast has a lush outdoor seating area in the summer and it does get hot, so be warned! But in the evenings, it's a good place to enjoy a summer night! Not for nothing, one of the bathrooms has a disco ball. read more

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Fun place! We were here just passing through Norfolk. Simple menu prepared nicely. Great modern hipster vibe. read more

Toast - Patio dining - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Toast is a hidden gem in Norfolk! We stopped here on a Sunday afternoon for a lunch. It wasn't too busy, we were able to order quickly at the window and found a seat at their outdoor seating area. The food was delicious! I ordered the meatball sub and it was huge! The meatballs and bolognese sauce were fantastic and the bread was toasted perfectly. My boyfriend got the City Slicker sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was great. We both got the home fries with our sandwiches and they were crispy and seasoned really well. Highly recommend for a brunch spot! read more

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Good brunch food. Local shop. Good service, good ambience, your typical brunch spot. I wouldn't say it blew me away or anything but it's solid brunch food. read more

6 tables and a huge wrap around bar is what it is! Thwre is also an outdoor patio with picnic tables and a fire pit, would bw great on a nicw crisp evening to chill with aome friends and cocktails! Actually passed this restaurant on the way elsewhere, but we ended up turning around because ir looked cool and I'm so glad we did! Such a simple concept that has been executed with a culinary mastermind! I was fortunate to sit on the side of the bar where I got to see all the yumminess pass by... however, downfall is, it took me forever to make up my mind and I don't think people enjoyed me looky looing at their entrées. ... I wanted to try it all!!! The kitchen is wide open and I love that! Sunday funday starts with a mimosa and a spicy bloody mary! Also tried their specialty coffee... just bear with me... coffee, honey butter, coconut oil, and a shot of whiskey (optional). This was by far the strangest combination, but damn was it good! TACO PIG get in my belly! Shredded bbq pork with pickled veggies and some type of Pico slathered on a big piece of toast (hence the name). The flavors were so weird and worked so well! I am excited to go back and work my way down the menu! Side note, disco ball in the ladies potty... so strange. :-) read more

Toast - Taco pig in my mouth - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia