Location: Norfolk
Top Restaurants in Norfolk
Best Cafe food near Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Norfolk. An early English settlement, Norfolk is filled with historic sites and monuments. Norfolk is also home to the oldest U.S. naval port, as well as the Battleship Wisconsin, which was in service from World War II through the Persian Gulf War. Locals and visitors head to Town Point Park for outdoor concerts and annual events such as the Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival. Families enjoy relaxing in Norfolk Botanical Garden and touring the harbor on a 19th-century Mississippi riverboat.
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1. Sandfiddler Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By jdavidhillery
I probably have not been to Sanfiddler Cafe in over a year. Honestly there has been no reason to rush back for pretty average food. The place is exactly the same and continues to have a friendly hands on owner and great staff. I sat at the small bar and received excellent service from start to finish. The dining room and restroom were immaculate. Also of note my walk-in tidy. The operation is well ran and clean. My order pancakes, eggs, hash browns and sausage paired with coffee. The pricing is very reasonable at $10 w/ tax. The coffee was meh, they are using a lower quality brand I suspect. Pancakes cooked up correctly but not as good in the past as they were more dry. This was the biggest disappointment because they are known for their pancakes. Sausage was overdone, potatoes browned up nicely and eggs good. The food has trended downward significantly since my first visit over 5 years ago. My suspicion is lower quality products to hold pricing. Also labor cost would have risen. If menu prices go up there local clientele would immediately notice. I will hold at a three star rating for Sandfiddler and try them again but no rush. The food is not a draw as I consider it mediocre. However, the fast friendly service is a big reason this Oceanview diner has a strong local following. Maybe a lunch visit next time. 3.5 rounding down.
2. Charlie's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By ListNinja
Charlieâs has been great for several decades and my most recent return to Charlieâs in Norfolk did not disappoint- Always worth a visit
3. Wisteria Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Serving a locally sourced and freshly prepared lunch menu until 4pm in the heart of downtown Norfolk inside the Chrysler Museum.
Reviewed By Critiqueness
Quaint little café inside the Chrysler Museum. Eat inside the restaurant, outside patio, or out in the lobby opening. Other than your normal salad, it can be difficult to order a vegan entrée. I opted for the (hot) mushroom soup and it was cold? Wait staff is very pleasant, courteous, attentive, and helpful. The museum is an excellent source of paintings, glass, statues, and so many other artifacts. The gift shop is a museum in itself where you can purchase something special to take home for yourself or as a gift! Also, there are programs, events, & classes you can participate in on various days and times. Great place to visit.
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4. Green Bean Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Located in Bowman's Garden Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth
Reviewed By harks
Went for lunch. Such a unique place, tables tucked all around in a store basically. Service was great, food yummy. After eating stop and shop inside or go outside in the garden nursery. We picked up some plants too, reasonably priced.
5. Starving Artist Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Christina O
I think the service is not particular good and it takes forever to get the food. The prices are hefty for what you get. The name of the restaurant does not do it justice
