I think a Reuben is a good test to see if a deli is worth going back to, and the Jewish Mother's…read moreDeli makes a very good one. It was loaded with corned beef and was still warm but not soggy, surviving the drive home. The staff are friendly and quick. I only had a short wait before my sandwich was ready. Any longer and I would have caved and gotten a slice of cake from the dessert case I was ogling while I waited. I'll definitely be back for another Reuben, but also to try their breakfast sandwiches and latkes.

I may be a bagel snob. I didn't really like the taste of their onion bagels. I don't know how to…read moredescribe the difference. They are big bagels though. The best bagels are in Charlottesville--Bodos bagels. I suggest The Jewish Mother take a trip and try what many consider to be the best bagels ever! I have no affiliation other than I'm a frequent customer of Bodos. The service was very good. Especially since I had a credit gift card that had to be entered manually. The staff were patient. It's a grab and go place. So scope out a place to sit outside if you want to eat right away.

The Cheese Shop I'm honestly mad at myself for not taking pictures -- because this place is that…read morefun. You can grab a sandwich (lots of great options) and their house dressing alone is worth the stop. Seriously delicious. But the real fun is the cheese counter. You can build your own cheese board, browse all their incredible cheeses and charcuterie options, and then... here's the best part... Take everything downstairs to the cellar, order a glass (or bottle) of wine, and just enjoy. No rush. No fuss. Just good food, good wine, and a great atmosphere. It's one of those spots that feels like an experience, not just a meal. Fun, relaxed, and so, so yum. If you're in Colonial Williamsburg, don't skip this one. Grab cheese, grab wine, and settle in -- you'll be glad you did.

The cheese shop is still a great place right in Merchant's square!…read more I got my usual and it was fresh and delicious! Turkey & Provolone on French Bread! I also tried one of their chocolate chip cookies and a brookie and they were both delicious! Will get those again! Loved that on a busy Sunday lunch time that they had an employee greeting everyone and telling them how the ordering process works and directing people to where they ahold go! Made everything so efficient! No seating inside but plenty outside! Also lots of yummy treats and food items to look at inside while waiting for your sandwich to be prepared!

I've always wanted to go here because this seems like a williamsburg classic! Ricks cheesesteak…read moreshop, not to be confused from the one in Newport News, is p good! Imm a big fan of the untainted cheese and steak and they do good with it. Service was fast and sweet. Boss man was smiling from cheek to cheek. Onion rings were cwispy. Cheese steak egg roll tho!? Awwwwwww man. Juicy. Crispy. Cheesy. Clutch move on that one.

Pretty solid Philly cheesesteak shop! The Philly cheese steak was nice and cheesy. The bread was…read moresoft, personally wish it was a little more sauced up. The onion rings were nice and crispy! The Philly egg rolls were tasty, but I wish there was more cheese. But it had a good crisp. We got the buffalo garlic sauce, which tasted very much like pure buffalo sauce. So if you like buffalo, it's a good choice. The inside had graffiti on the walls and felt very urban, giving the city vibe. The service was nice and fast. There is plentiful outdoor seating as well! Thank you for the food as we travel from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia!

So good. Get anything with the black salt garlic bagel . Love bake shop. Huge bagels and sammys.read more

Got a Black Sea Salt bagel with avocado and egg. Came out quick and was reasonably priced…read more The bagel has a great taste, but was a bit firm. The avocado kept falling out of the bagel, but overall it was a decent bagel for a quick, satisfying bite.

My wife and I split a full rack of ribs at Second St Bistro. The ribs were fantastic and fell right…read moreoff the bone, very tender! I would recommend getting the mustard drizzle on the side, just to be sure it is to your taste. We also had the Crab/Corn Chowder soup. You must try it! Super delicious and flavorful. The onion rings were also very good/hand breaded. Service was excellent and the manager stopped at our table to check on us. The atmosphere is comfortable and ambiance is nice/quiet and clean. Strongly recommended for a good meal in a very nice setting.

We were looking for somewhere to eat in Williamsburg and came across this spot. At first glance, it…read morelooks like an upscale restaurant, but it's actually casual dining and kid-friendly. We were seated right away, and our service was awesome from start to finish. FOOD REVIEW Thai Poppin' Shrimp 5/5 - I really appreciated Robin for making sure we had a great experience with this dish. Berry Burrata 3/5 - Not my favorite, but still decent. Asian Chicken Wraps 3/5 - This was okay, just a little too saucy for me. Fried Green Tomatoes 5/5 - One of our favorites. The pimiento cheese paired perfectly with it. Carolina Burger 4/5 - Huge portion, and my son really enjoyed it. 2nd St Burger 4/5 - Another big portion and overall really good. Kids Pizza & Tenderloins 3/5 - Decent for the kids, though the pizza bread was a bit dense. DRINKS Margarita 4/5 Prickly Pear 4/5 Robin really made our experience even better. She checked on us frequently and made sure everything came out right. The portions here are on the larger side, so I'd recommend ordering family-style if you're dining with a group. Overall, the food was great, and the service made the experience even better.

We love this place. This is our third or fourth visit here over the past 20 years and it never…read moredisappoints. Fair price for a good meal. It's a dive, but it's clean and delicious. What more can one ask for?

Food was pretty decent. I ordered the French dip sandwich. They definitely provided the meat! It…read morewas loaded down. However, some of the meat was chewy and I had to pull off the fatty parts. French fries were great! At this location, you order at the bar and the food is brought to your table. It was brought it a timely manner. This is definitely a bar like location. The tables are worn down, the floor is sticky, and the walls look like they could be cleaned. The walls are covered in photos and memorabilia and you can just tell they need a good cleaning. Food was decent, service was good, but the location made me feel kind of dirty when I walked out. If you're looking for bar food in a bar like location, this is it.

Decent little coffee shop inside the Williamsburg Lodge. When I say "little" I mean it - very…read moresmall and can get crammed, especially when there's a conference with others trying to visit. Service was nice though and their light brew coffee was really good. If you stay there and have status, you get 2 cups per day for free!

If you're a guest staying at this Marriott Williamsburg CW property or if you're an attendee at a…read moreconference or event at the property, this place is really the only option you have to get a cup of coffee or a hot or cold latte or tea, cold pressed juice, or a breakfast sandwich. Nothing wrong with this little grab-and-go carry out shop but at the same time, I wouldn't call it anything ahhhhmazzzzinggggg that would warrant more than just an average 3 star rating. Better than and more options than a hotel lobby self serve "mini mart." They serve self serve coffee (Members, don't forget to ask for your complimentary daily coffee tickets upon check-in!) but this place also has a barista for hot or iced lattes. Decent lattes, thankfully made with espresso shots not watered down or weak & wimpy. On par with what you would get at Starbucks. The latte menu is NOT extensive so don't expect a long latte/coffee drink menu like at Starbucks. I posted a pic of the latte/tea/juice/bfast sando menu with prices so have a look. Staff is SUPER NICE but both times I was there getting a hot latte, there was ONE WORKER each time running cash AND barista-ing. Not many more can fit behind that tiny ordering counter frankly. Thus - if you see any kind of long line, BE PREPARED TO WAIT. Or come back during non-rush hours. (Remember this is a conference center so it is highly likely conference attendees will be lining up to order before the start of the conference day and in between sessions throughout the day!) I read on their website that all their baked goods and pastries as well as sandwiches, salads etc are freshly house made there on prem so that's nice. Prices are not break the bank (for a hotel). My small hot vanilla latte was $7. Like I said - as a hotel lobby grab-and-go so you don't have to walk far or drive to get your latte-fix on, The Cupboard is right-there-convenient and will absolutely do just fine. If you DO feel like going off the property to go to an indie coffee shop, I drove to and tried the relatively new Grit Coffee in Midtown for the first time - pretty good (read my review and see my pics): Or go to the ever-famous Aromas in CW near the William&Mary campus, an OG legend which imo is overhyped but still a good option - parking can be a pain, frankly better to walk there from the hotel (it's prob a 20 min walk to Aromas but you walk straight down beautiful CW - on a nice day, can't beat that.).

Went there for lunch! Food was so good. Staff friendly and attentive…read more Worth the drive to WMBG! We will be back for sure.

Hands down one of the best experiences we've had in Williamsburg!…read more No doubt the best burgers we've ever had too! Huge, juicy, well seasoned, fresh and delicious! My husband got the Pastrami Burger, I built my own double and we shared the Farmers Fries. We won't even talk about the house Garlic Aioli, yummy! Even the pickle spear was good! Customer service was on point too! We didn't wait for anything and we were constantly asked if we needed anything from all the staff. Everyone was friendly and extremely helpful. Bonus...this spot was clean.... Like clean clean! I have a bit of OCD and everything from the booth, hanging light over the booth and even the pictures on the wall near where we were sitting was spotless. We were seriously impressed especially since this was our first time eating there. We've been in Williamsburg for nearly 2 years and we waited 2 years too long! Thank you to the entire staff for being so courteous and making our experience everything it should've been. We'll definitely return!

We got 3 build your own, a kids Mac and cheese, the holy shiitake, and the bbq pizza...and I do not…read moresay this lightly...it was the best pizza I have ever had in my life. I've been all over Italy, Asia, and No America...and this is easily the best pizza I have ever had. The small pizza is still huge, even my 15yo couldn't finish the four slices. The service was attentive and wonderful. Our server was kind, helpful, and interacted really well with our kiddos. I will say that it's a little loud, so that could be overwhelming for some people. But the restaurant is super clean, the decor is fun, and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect at a busy pizzeria. I cannot recommend this place enough. Like, I may actually travel the 3,000 miles back to Williamsburg again just for the pizza.

This is a very busy spot. We stopped by twice and told a 50 min wait, but the third attempt was a…read morecharm and we were seated immediately during late afternoon. The ambiance is like a dim lighted factory. It's connected to a few other eateries and brewery with restrooms in the lobby of all facilities. Ordered the pretzel bites with a beer cheese. These were good in the sense of being soft, chewy dough balls to dip in cheese. I don't believe they tasted like pretzels at all. They tasted more like the pizza dough, but still a good appetizer. Ordered a pepperoni pizza. Dough was fluffy and airy. It seemed a bit over proofed. The pepperoni overcrowded the top and made for a very greasy topping. Sauce is sweeter than my liking. The taste was similar to a commercial chain pizza so younger children tend to love that. Overall, an interesting setting. We left with full bellies and prices were reasonable.

Andrea was wonderful to work with and the food was…read moredelicious! Everyone complemented it and asked where I ordered from. I can't even tell you what got the most compliments because the salads, the sandwiches, the meatballs were all so so good. Thanks again. I will definitely be back.

From the owner: At Divine LUNCHES, we believe a quality meal can come in a box. Let us make your next business…read moremeeting stress-free, at least the business of eating part! As the name implies, we primarily do lunch, but with a pastry chef on staff, we can whip up an amazing tray of baked goods for a breakfast meeting or any morning you want your employees to feel special. Does your office prefer to graze? We can do sandwich trays and family-style sides. Do you have an evening event that doesn't need to be fully catered? Our sandwich and dessert trays would be a great solution. Want to go beyond mixed nuts at your next Bunco, bridge, civic, or book club? Give us a call!