Tropical Smoothie Cafe

We just went again and the steak and cheese subs are still on point. The fries were fresh cut and…read morevery good. The pizza was also extremely good. They have stayed good over the years.

Love the pizza here. This is a go to for a unique take on NY style pizza. Be sure to check out…read moretheir by the slice options at lunchtime!

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Menu 2 - May 25

Susie's

4.5(50 reviews)

12.1 mi•The Fan

Tl;dr: mandatory 15% "tip" *for takeout* with no warning until the post-order payment iPad…read more The food wasn't good or bad enough to leave a review but to have no mention of a bogus 15% mandatory fee is shady business. No signage, not detailed on the menu, just an ambush once you've placed your order. It's a bs fee to begin with, but concealing it until the last minute is unethical. I'm guessing it will catch up with y'all as these sorts of sketchy business practices often do.

We arrived here about 45 minutes before close on a Thursday night, and parking was slim pickings,…read morebut we managed to snag a reasonably close spot. We were surprised by the size of the restaurant when we walked in. It seems smaller from the outside; not that it was huge, just deceiving. It reminded me of a homey Jason's Deli (IYKYK). The woman at the counter was helpful and kind. We had a few questions about some items on the menu, and she asked the kitchen staff anything that she didn't know offhand. We decided on the fried cauliflower for an appetizer; it was monstrously huge, and much more flavorful than I expected. The spices and textures on the plate added a lot to the dish's overall essence. I ordered the Rachel for an entree, and my partner ordered the Sharona. I subbed the chips for a side salad. The salad was tangy or tart, almost bitter. I didn't mind; I thought it was quite good. It is a lot of acidity if you are not expecting it. The Rachel was fantastic, except that the coleslaw had some onion bits mixed in. We are not onion fans in this household. Ha The Sharona would have been a better choice, as I much prefer pickles to oniony coleslaw. My partner said she really liked hers. We had half a sandwich each for leftovers the next day, and shared the leftover chips, since I finished off my salad the night before. The sandwiches heated up exquisitely in the oven at 325°F for 15 minutes. I felt that Susie's is a definite hidden gem, and I can recommend it to anyone who likes a well-made sandwich. I will be back to sample more of the menu and report back my findings at a future date.

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Phillip

Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe

4.6(48 reviews)

11.9 mi•Church Hill

Look, c'mere lemmie tell you something .... The way I ate that sandwich was OBSCENE . The next time…read moreI get one I'm gonna have to eat it under a sheet to hide my shame. It was a weekday after work. I went to my homegirl's house because I missed her birthday I offered to take her out someplace nice. She said no way man and immediately said we were going to this sandwich shop. This was the only thing she wanted. So we were gonna veg out on her couch. Have a couple cocktails and whatever else and watch something on TV. And her new couch is the bees knees. For me, the sandwich was perfect. The bread was beautiful and crusty. I was afraid it was going to be toasted and too crusty, and I'd be fighting to bite it and my sandwich guts spilling out while cutting up my gums and the roof of my mouth like it's Captain crunch or something.. BUT NO! It was PERFECT to bite through. They load you up with the meat they're not stingy. And the sauces... BABY! The aïoli was fantastic. My only beef is that horseradish aioli needed a little bit more of a kick, but that's a personal problem. My friend got the chicken Caesar and I see why it's popular. It is so garlicky and delicious. I already have plans on what I'm gonna get next time I go and I don't live close so it's gonna take a special trip and I intend to make it.

Hands down, the best Italian sandwich I've had in Richmond and in years…read more I don't eat much bread these days for obvious reasons, and I've pretty much cut way back on processed meats too. But every once in a while, you have to throw the diet out the window and let the sandwich win. And this sandwich won. I'd post a picture, but apparently my wife and I decided photography was less important than eating it. We absolutely demolished it before either of us thought, "Hey, we should take a picture." Even better, one sandwich was plenty for both of us. Generous portion, incredible flavor, and every bite was worth whatever guilt I was supposed to feel afterward. Next visit, I'm going after the steak sandwich. If it's even half as good as this one, I may have just found my new favorite sandwich spot. 10/10 -- would happily skip the diet again.

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Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe - The Philadelphian- "Marinated sliced pork loin, roasted broccoli rabe, banana pepper relish, provolone, horseradish aioli"

The Philadelphian- "Marinated sliced pork loin, roasted broccoli rabe, banana pepper relish, provolone, horseradish aioli"

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2.5(33 reviews)

0.1 mi

Had to try the new Mike's Italian -- ham, salami, and pepperoni grilled and chopped with provolone…read more I added hot honey and the hot pepper relish and this thing was a missile. Savory, melty, sweet heat in every bite. It's like an Italian sub and a cheesesteak had a perfect crossover. Also shoutout to the staff -- I came in close to closing and they were still incredibly welcoming. You've got star employees here

The best subs in Richmond, in my opinion. Meats sliced realllly thin! Excellent bread and…read moregenerally a really nice staff. They also have excellent root beer and black cherry soda.

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Central Park Deli

3.8(102 reviews)

5.5 mi

Came here to lunch and had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated due to it being a first come first…read moreserve spot. I got the steak sandwich ($12) and it was made in about 15 minutes. It was very fresh but nothing too fancy compared to a really Philly. It's quite solid for its price. Unfortunately you have to order a side of fries as none are included. The staff were friendly and the interior was nice for its deli vibe. Overall I would come back again! Food(50%): 6.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 7.1/10

We ordered several sandwiches to try amongst our family-Turkey Rueben, Rueben, Corned Beef, BLT,…read moreand Sailor. Rueben was probably the overall favorite. Kraut was good. Biggest detractor for me food wise was the bread, it doesn't hold up to the dressing at all. Our waitress was efficient and prompt. Definitely a local joint.

Hot Corned Beef

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Cashier carry out counter

The Village Grill

3.9(64 reviews)

3.8 mi

First time visiting, been following via Facebook…read more This place is small and has a positive greasy spoon vibe and friendly. Had the Patty Melt combo with fries and drink. The sandwich was delicious! The fries could have been more generous. Also ordered the Triple Decker Club sandwich that was fantastic. This place has great comfort food! Sorry, no photos, was too hangry to think properly

The Food is "Old School" Diner the way I want it. The service is honest, helpful and efficient. I…read morewish they offered Grits. When ordering Delivery I wish there was a way to designate which items (ordered) are to be paired together. Through all that... I love the Village Grill!

The Village Grill

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Latin Quarter

4.7(50 reviews)

6.1 mi

Limited menu. Expected more variety but menu had 5 items which could be served as a tacos, bowel or…read moresome version of a hand held. Ordered the roasted pork, in a bowl, portion was good but flavor left me unimpressed, being a native Puerto Rican, not what I hoped for. Service was good, midday afternoon. Try it, you may like it, but was not for me!

Was at rock wood park and wanted food nearby. Upon arriving it looked close as it appears dark…read moreinside and there's a fence infront with a closed gate. We pushed open the gate though and found they were in fact open. The waitress was very nice. The bar drinks looked very good but we ended up not getting one this time. We started with the 3 choice appetizer sampler and got the fried cheese, fried salami, and tostones with the salsa golf which tasted like ketchup. I got the nachos which were good but the chips honestly sucked. Tasted like they came out of a bag. I would imagine they make them so maybe they're just old? My husband loved his sandwich though and would get it again.

Bathroom art. Love el Chavo.

Coconut Margarita!

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Polpetti

4.7(52 reviews)

12.8 mi•The Fan

My husband travels to Richmond once a month for work at Sauer Brands, and across the street is,…read moreaccording to him, the best sandwich shop in town, if not the state. He tries a different one every time, and he's never been disappointed. They also have a Difference Maker special each month, where proceeds go to the Massey Alliance. Great cause, great food!

Been on my list for a while and finally stumbled inside. Was pretty busy when I went in- so there…read moredefinitely was a wait for the sandwiches. This place was pretty hyped up and I was not impressed. Their food was alright. Nothing bad per se. But could definitely be better for the price of $15 each. The 'fresh' food in the fridge and baked goods in the cabinet definitely did not look fresh by any means. There were flies on the baked goods; the veggies looked very dark in the fridge. I understand that they can be busy- but i wouldn't pay $4+ for any sort of food with bad veggies or flies on it.

If you're looking for something to go either your hoagie

Turkey pesto

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Italian Grinder on house made focaccia with no tomatoes. OMGGGG so freaking good!!

Taylor's At Market Square

4.0(34 reviews)

7.5 mi

Great food (can't say this enough!!!). Great service - very…read morefriendly and helpful staff. Great customers - fun and always willing to chat. Friendly environment - very peaceful, warm, and welcoming.

I am using my girlfriend,s account to write this review. The atmosphere is very relaxing. The…read morestaff very friendly bartenders on the spot. The work horses in the kitchen are phenomenal. The tuna bites are cooked to perfection with just the right amount of key lime dipping sauce. The fried oysters are like Lays potato chips. There is no way you can eat just one. I just hope they don't run out. Recently we had the fried dill pickle strips a nice surprise with the dipping sauce. Great place to get away and relax and relieve the stress of a hard day or week at work. Will be back soon. PS Just waiting on the oyster Rockefeller special. Maybe one day. Sincerely Wildhokie Moe.

Liquid marijuana

Stopped by this Sports Bar tucked away off Hull St.

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The cheese fries, grouper and fried green tomato BLT were great. Very clean and excellent service.

Midlo Market

5.0(1 review)

12.0 mi

This newly constructed convenient store blends seamlessly with the aesthetic of the shopping center…read morenearby and is located in the Publix parking lot. it offers access via parking lot for vehicles or street for pedestrians. They offer a variety of snacks and drinks as well as gas. The staff is super friendly and helpful too!

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