I dig it the most. It's a mix of local diner with that trendy feel you want when taking photos of…read moreyour breakfast to show your friends you're living a better life than they are. Eggs, biscuits, cooked meat from various animals -- all the classics. The menu is fun, ranging from pigs in a blanket to a very typical omelet. It's the kind of place you want to take your girlfriend after her first sleepover. It's not hidden and it's not a secret. If you live in Richmond, you know Dot's. IF you dont know Dot's, you dont live here, you must be a guest. The walls are packed with quirky art, and the crowd ranges from longtime regulars who look like they've had the same barstool since 1995 to first-timers who can't believe they've been sleeping on this place. It's cozy without being cramped -- loud enough to feel alive but you can still have a real conversation. The food is the real story. The menu is creative American comfort -- the kind of cooking that sounds simple until it arrives and you realize someone in that kitchen actually cares. Brunch is especially strong. The biscuits are not to be missed. Neither is whatever the daily special happens to be, because they clearly put thought into it.

Enjoyed a friend's Birthday dinner at Dot Back Inn. We arrived a 4PM just before the dinner rush…read moreand got a booth quickly however the booth seats have no padding and are extremely uncomfortable. Next time we'll choose a table with padded chairs! We've eaten at Dots before so I decided to switch things up from my usual and have the Chicken MacArthur for $19.00 (Sautéed Chicken, Artichokes, Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes, Feta and a White Wine Sauce over Spaghetti). While it was good the spaghetti was undercooked and lacked artichokes!! Have to say in was unremarkable! Don't get me wrong we love Dots so we'll definitely be back!!

The actual restaurant in lakeside serves the best burgers in Richmond. I'm hoping they're still…read moreserving burgers, and I hope this food truck is just as good!

All of these food parks coming to my office park REALLY did not get the memo that I'm trying to…read morestick to packed lunches. On a really cold, rainy day, Carytown Burgers really hit the spot. There were a few people in front of me waiting for their orders, but my cheeseburger was still cooked to order very quickly and the workers were friendly. I like that the truck sets up a condiment bar so that you can add the works just how you like them. It's not quiiiite as good as the restaurant and is slightly more expensive, but it's still a damn fine burger in record time.

Wow! This place is a vibe! At first, it was a little off putting because there's not much parking…read more I saw some people leave and head across the street to their car. But one I stepped inside, it was nothing but a positive experience. I sat at the bar. The old fashioned was perfect. I ordered the "wings" and fried brussel sprouts. The flavor on both were unique and crave-able. The bartender was friendly and quick with service! Next time I'm in town, this is my first stop!

Made a to-go order - flank steak with kimchi rice, fish n chips, scotch egg. The service was quick…read moreand the staff were friendly. The steak was seasoned well with some pink and tasted delicious. The kimchi rice was very skimpy and did not taste like kimchi. the fish n chips were bland and nothing was cripsy. the scotch egg was good, however, the sauce it came with left a bad after taste. this definitely could have been better for the price. will not be coming back

I stopped in for a quick bite after eating lunch at Lakeside Deli. My boyfriend had ordered the hot…read moredogs at Lakeside and I did not like them at all, so I needed to cleanse my palate with a better hot dog. Roy's was phenomenal; the kind of nostalgic bite you recall from 1999. Price was super cheap. I also ordered a vanilla milkshake. It had a kind of strange taste to it but wasn't terrible. I'd probably just try strawberry next time. I'm excited to try their burger at some point; I've heard great things.

Reliable burger/fries/hot dog spot on lakeside! Love that that they have shakes, and don't sleep on…read moretheir breakfast! Service is usually pretty quick and it's fun being at a local staple. Always clean and tidy. Also love that they'll put jalapeños on anything.

Lives up to its 5 stars…read more AMAZING FOOD , AMAZING ATMOSPHERE, AMAZING SERVICE ! I AM SOOOOO GLAD WE STOPPED! Literally one of the best small businesses I've ever been to, very welcoming people, they didn't even know me from TikTok but still treated me like I was IMPORTANT !!! that's the type of businesses I shout out and review on my TikTok! Hope my video brings even more business! I wish yall nothing but success. this places vibe was incredible. if you like chicken parm get the parmadilla! Their lime made is so GOOD.

Popped in after touring the gardens. SO glad we did! Simple concept served exceptionally well…read more Very generous portions served piping hot and flavorful! Two thumbs up!

This was the worst service I have gotten in the three years I have lived in Richmond. We had to get…read moreup and ask for water, entrees took over 1 hour to get. Waitress non existent. Not sure if I order got lost but two tables had entrees that came in after us What a disappointment - not sure what happened tonight but it was poor

Still an absolute gem! Neighborhood casual dining spot that…read morechecks all the boxes Friendly staff Great service Welcoming atmosphere Delicious fresh food Fresh pasta Great Italian Wine list Good value If you have not checked them out yet, add to your bookmarks and plan a visit! My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

What an incredible place! Admittedly, the line was really long...but it was Mother's Day, so that…read moreis to be expected. Sitting at the bar, we were served immediately and were able to order food. If you are lucky enough, you will get to meet local legend, musicIan Jimmy Catlett, where you can even enjoy a drink from the menu "What Jimmy Drinks". Luke was a very attentive bartender, server and greeter. With good insight into what is what on the menu and behind the bar. We even got to meet Sara Beth herself (sorry Sarah if I used the wrong one) the SB behind the name! If you don't lead with "Glitter on the Mattress" you are missing out! The atmosphere was welcoming, inviting and full of nostalgic decor.

I normally love coming here, which is exactly why I am so angry and disappointed writing this…read morereview. I had been telling my Dad for a while about how fun this place is, how nice everyone usually is, and how much I thought he would enjoy it. We were finally able to come together today, and he was genuinely excited to see the inside and have breakfast here for the first time. As expected, we were told the wait would be about 45-50 minutes. Fine. The place was busy, as it usually is, and we had absolutely no problem waiting. I spent years working as a server and hostess. I understand busy restaurants, long waits, and tables that don't turn as quickly as expected. After waiting about 40 minutes, I went to the host stand to simply ask for an update. We had watched people leave and groups continue to be seated during our wait, so I wanted to see where we stood. The young man at the host stand told me it would be ANOTHER 40-50 minutes. I genuinely thought he had confused our name with someone else's, so I explained that we had already been waiting for 40 minutes. He told me our names were "at the bottom of the list" and that people inside were moving very slowly. No apology. No double-checking the list. No attempt to figure out how a quoted 45-50 minute wait had suddenly turned into an hour and a half. He didn't ask if we were willing to sit inside, offer another seating option, or even suggest placing a to-go order. Nothing. He was completely dismissive. So I handed him the menu and my Dad and I left. Then, just 20 MINUTES later--not the additional 40-50 minutes we had literally just been told--I received a call saying our table was ready. I tried to explain that we were no longer there and WHY we had left. The second I said we had "left," I was HUNG UP ON. Honestly, that was it for me. Before that phone call, I was actually sitting in the car telling my Dad that maybe we could try again another day. Despite being embarrassed and disappointed after talking this place up to him so much, I was still willing to chalk it up to a bad interaction with one host. Getting hung up on completely sealed the deal. I'm not angry because the restaurant was busy. I'm angry because we were treated like we didn't matter. I'm angry because we waited patiently for 40 minutes, politely asked one question, and were dismissed with inaccurate information instead of someone taking 30 seconds to double-check. I'm angry because when I tried to explain what had happened, I wasn't even given the basic courtesy of finishing a sentence before someone hung up on me. My Dad and I have lived in Lakeside for over 30 years. We weren't asking to skip the line. We weren't demanding a table. We weren't rude to anyone. We were two local customers who were excited to have breakfast together at a place I had genuinely loved and recommended to other people. We will NEVER be back. And yes, we will absolutely be telling our friends, family, and neighbors about how we were treated and recommending that they go somewhere else unless they want to risk being dismissed, given completely inaccurate wait information, and hung up on when they try to explain why they left. Apparently this place is busy enough that treating people with basic courtesy no longer matters. That's fine. There are plenty of other restaurants that will happily take our money and, at the very least, treat my Dad and me like human beings. What was supposed to be a fun breakfast with my Dad turned into one of the worst customer service experiences I've had in a long time. I went from genuinely loving and recommending this place to never wanting to step foot inside again. Congratulations. You lost two longtime local customers in less than an hour.