Shorty's is exactly what you want in a diner. No frills, no gimmicks, no attempt to make every dish…read moreinstagramable. The menu tells you exactly what you're getting and that's exactly what comes out and they execute it very well. Good portions, great prices, greater food. They didnt try and reinvent breakfast and I found that to be refreshing. We went around 12PM and there was a lunch rush but it moved fast. They also have one side of the building designated for take out. I really enjoyed my time here and loved that the waitress offered me a coffee to go as I paid the check.

I needed to update my review because this place continues to be so consistent on all fronts…read more The food ... Always tasty with generous portions. The staff ... They could not get any friendlier. The ambience ... Loud and energetic, which is what I look forward to in a diner experience. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep coming back!

This morning I stopped by Brick House Diner for breakfast, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the…read moreFrench toast meal with bacon and added a side of potatoes, and everything was absolutely amazing. It was so good I honestly could've eaten another whole meal! Our server, Ellie, was one of the best servers I've ever had. She was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. The atmosphere was bright, welcoming, and fun, making it a great place to enjoy breakfast with family or friends. I highly recommend checking out Brick House Diner. It's definitely a 6-star experience in my book!

Today was my first visit to the new location and I came away impressed!…read more The ambiance is great. The service is great. The food is great. I'm so relieved that none of those traits got left behind at the old location! There's usually a wait, but they now offer outside tables for waiting or dining. So that's a plus. And it's worth the wait. There's a new bar, so one can sit there and enjoy a drink or a meal. That's nice. There's a new (I don't know what to call it) "dessert deli"? Where all the cakes and pastries are on display and for sale. So that trapped us on our way out. :-) And there's a dedicated door for take-out only, so if you order ahead you don't need to swim upstream of the other waiting diners to get in and grab your food, Here's something really innovative: Their parking lot is on the small side. But they are adjacent to acres of parking in the shopping center. So they run a golf cart in a loop, picking up and dropping off diners who park in the satellite lot. Wow! That's service. The restaurant business is tough. And endless number of ways to fail. But the Brick House Diner is doing everything right! PS: In a time when restaurant prices seem to be out of control, BHD is doing a great job keeping prices as low as they can. For the meal I had, I've paid 10 to 25% more at other, similar venues. So, hats off to BHD for cost control!

As my brother put it, "this place is an upscale diner". While there is the standard fare you…read moreexpect, like brunch items and burgers, there are also a lot of unexpected items to delight the palate. As an example, they currently have several seasonal lobster dishes. I chose the Organic Bison Huevos Rancheros. Everyone wanted a bite, and everyone agreed it was delicious. It was tender ground bison, topped with a soft fried egg, feta, guacamole, black beans and more. It was so good. I would go back just for that, but there were more good things on the menu to try as well. All the staff were friendly, and our server did an excellent job. It was also clean, pleasant and busy but not uncomfortably so. We'll definitely be back when we're in town again.

The food is terrific and flavorable. I've seen this place for years, but it's a diner. My bad. This…read moreis more than your average place. A party of two ate well and was satisfied with the amount and quality of our meals. The first meal was steak and eggs. Without prompting I heard how well seasoned the flatiron steak was. The other meal was calf's liver with mushrooms and onions. Two large pieces of bacon was across the dish. It was very good served with a full orders of corn, potatoes and gravy, and veggies. I switched the mixed vegetables for spinach and garlic. Good choice. The spinach was fresh and sauteed with onions. Didn't care for the gravy on potatoes. Can't tell whether the off flavor was the gravy or the potatoes. My surprise was the appetizer. I chose turkey chilli that was so good. It was full body flavor with cooked beans and chopped veggies, which didn't take away from the chilli flavor. It was very good. I could have this for my main meal. So good. The server was adequate, but nothing exceptional.

We love Rise and Shine and have been going there for years. The service is always amazing, we…read morealways feel welcome. Today I tried their fried green tomato Bennie. I was on the fence but because it has pimento cheese, I had to give it a try. OMG! It was so good. Rich and decadent. A must try. My husband always gets the sausage and gravy and is never disappointed. They do close at 1 on the weekends and can get pretty busy. Be patient and wait. It's worth it.

What a good find. Great prices. Home Style cooking. Good…read moreservice. Affordable prices. Not to be missed.

Went here on my way to Richmond for a band event. Restaurant is tiny but it's cozy- not a problem…read morebut if you need to have a super top secret conversation then probably go elsewhere. Lovely decorations and definitely has a 50s feel to it. I got the bacon jalapeno burger omelette, fries and 2 slices of toast are included. The omelette was delicious and chock full of toppings, my only possible complaint would be that the cheese coverage didn't reach the far end. However, that can probably be specified beforehand and its not enough to knock of a star. Regardless of this, I loved it. The bacon and burger were full of flavor and the grilled jalapenos had just the right amount of spice. The grilled onions on top were a great touch. When you're done with your omelette and there's leftover toppings on the plate, you can use fries to sort of scoop them up (awesome). The service was also great. The waitress was talking to regulars, and even asked us what we were up to today. Food came out pretty quick and she asked us if we wanted refills the moment our cups were low. Overall, nice little place. Forgot to get a picture of the food because I was so focused on eating. If I ever come back through the area between the operating hours of 8 and 2 I will certainly be going here. If I happened to pass through after they closed I would probably break in for the pie. (Kidding)

This is a must-visit for diner enthusiasts. The building sits on the north-south main thoroughfare…read morethrough historic downtown Farmville, an area once lined with tobacco warehouses. It is very small, with about fifteen stools wrapping around a classic service counter. According to the menu, the diner is a "One-Master Model 15-Stool Valentine steel building," made by Valentine Manufacturing Company of Wichita, Kansas, in 1955. They have a small parking lot in back of the diner. I parked there and then saw a bathroom entrance sign -- after a 2 1/2-hour trip, nature was calling. It is a very clean bathroom located at the rear of the building, with a separate entrance from the parking lot. There is no access to the restroom from inside the diner -- a unique and nostalgic feature you don't see much anymore. I walked around to the front of the building, entered, sat down on a stool, and was greeted with, "Y'all having a good day so far?" I had a half sweet/half unsweet tea and the Cheeseburger Deluxe with no mayonnaise. It came with lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, onions, French fries, and cole slaw. I put ketchup on the fries, but the fresh tomato alone provided plenty of flavor for the juicy, delicious burger. The French fries were crispy and delicious -- exactly what you hope for at a classic diner. The cole slaw was outstanding and clearly tasted homemade. The pies looked incredible, and because the cheeseburger platter was so good, I had a piece of blueberry buttermilk cake topped with whipped cream -- wow! There is also a clearly posted 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card. Prices are reasonable, so it didn't feel like an issue. This was a great overall experience, and I would recommend this classic, nostalgic mid-20th-century diner to anyone traveling through Farmville. It closes at 2 pm, so plan accordingly!

I came by myself while hubs was in a meeting. I'm sure glad I did…read more Great coffee, great food, great little corner booth my me to eat and read. The waiter was attentive but not hovering. The biscuits were light and fluffy, the sausage gravy was tasty, the eggs were perfect, apples sweet and delicious and the bacon was just like I asked it to be - crispy but not burnt. I would go again

A diner with a 50's atmosphere & a fun place to visit. Good food, great service and very clean…read more Adequate parking & handicap friendly.

Delicious food today...spoonbread...fried shrimp...collards...apple pie with ice cream…read more. Server Patricia pleasant and efficient... Worth the drive...

Don't fall for the advertisement. We were visiting Virginia Beach and surrounding areas from Texas…read moreand since there is so much construction on 64 we had to take a diff route. We were looking for a place to eat and and since there ain't much to choose from in the area we decided to stop. Once we sat down which didn't take long we asked for a few mins to look through the menu. Our waitress just took her sweet time. When she finally came back to take our order she was just plain rude. A friend of ours didn't want her eggs runny. Instead of the waitress saying "I suggest over med or over well/hard" she just kept rolling her eyes and making faces. The place wasn't really full maybe about 10-15 people and most already had their food. So once we ordered our food it took forever to come out. During the whole meal I'd see other waitresses asking tables if they needed more coffee and what not and our waitress barely came around and never once asked if we needed refills. Now to the food part. I got some egg and ham breakfast with a side of cheesy grits. Ive never had VA ham and since I saw it on the menu I said why not? IDK how y'all eat this ham it was like eating spoonfuls of salt I was regretting adding a bit of salt to my eggs. The "cheesy" grits were not the best. I was expecting cheesy grits not just cheese over grits. I did finish it all considering we still had a ways to go to our next stop and the meal wasn't cheap. In the end we decided to get their famous peanut pie to go. Again idk how y'all eat this,it was literally the worst pie I've had in my life.

Stopped for breakfast enroute from NC to home in Maryland. Small and basic breakfast menu. The…read morewestern omelette I had was delicious. My other half enjoyed his breakfast of eggs, bacon and a homemade biscuit (the diners last one for the day). The service was great and everyone working there seemed to be happy to be together and on the job, a rarity these days it seems. And the ambiance was like stepping back into simpler times. Prices were very reasonable as well.

Good food great service in a traditional diner setting. Looks like they have updated their interior…read morerecently, recovering booths and seats of chairs.

This place is an RVA landmark. Been coming here for years. It's not fancy - more of a "greasy…read morespoon meets outer space" vibe. We ordered a shake and a bacon burger. Always yummy and comforting. Service is friendly and no-frills. Street parking along a major street out front, or you can park in a lot about a block away.

Yummy food. Lots of options, both vegetarian and meat eaters. Amazing milkshakes and desserts…read more Prices are cheap, food is yummy and filling. Forever a repeat location. Staff are pretty chatty and quick with their service. Inside is like stepping into a diner in the 60s (kinda sorta and I love it.