Haven't been here in a while, thought I'd try it again. Such a great breakfast spot with huge portions and delicious food. Everything tasted fresh, homemade, and comforting in the best way. The staff was also incredibly nice and made the whole experience even better with how welcoming they were. It's really sad hearing they may be closing at the end of the month because places like this are hard to find. Definitely worth stopping by while you still can. A true local gem with great food and kind people behind it. read more

Stopped back on in here again, and this place is still just as yummy! Ate here with a group of friends and everyone enjoyed their food and we had nice service. I wish this place was a bit larger and open more days of the week, but I'll go when it's opened the yummy food, especially the chicken soup and sweet potato fries! read more

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Such a cute little spot! I tried this place out since I was visiting a friend in the area. It must've been super popular as the wait time was 30-50 mins (wow) I ordered an iced french toast lagger (they had so many different flavors!) and a hiden combo which came with 2 pancakes, 2 sausage patties, and 2 eggs. The latte was great! I loved the flavor of the espresso but not my fav syrup flavor. The pancakes were super soft and fluffy. The sausage patty had a good flavor but a bit tough to bite. My friend let me try her home fries and they were nicely seasoned. The servers were super nice and made my group and I feel welcomed. Will definitely be back if i'm in the area! read more

Byrd's Restaurant - Hiden Combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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I have lived in Newport News for almost five years. During that time, I have often driven past Byrd's and always see folks waiting. I figured it must be good or the locals wouldn't wait. I went in by myself one Saturday morning after my plans changed at the last minute and I was in the area. Because I was alone, I was seated immediately and greeted by a server who took my drink order. The place was bustling. It was clean and seemed well-run. The decor is cute even if it's a little dated. The menu was basic but had everything one might want for breakfast or lunch. I opted for bacon, eggs, and french toast. The food arrived quickly and hot. The bacon was crisp the way I like it. The portions were good sized. Everything tasted good and the price wasn't sky high. It's a good basic restaurant. I would eat there again. read more

Byrd's is the kind of place that makes you want to come back before you've even left. I ordered the Byrd's Hash with deli corned beef (and yes--real corned beef, not the canned stuff!). The home fries, onions, and bell peppers were perfectly grilled together, topped with two eggs just the way I like them, and served with my choice of bread. You could taste the freshness in every bite--absolutely amazing. My husband got the shrimp and grits, and let me tell you... I almost ditched my own plate to steal his. As someone who's never had shrimp and grits before, Byrd's set the bar way high. Creamy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection--they nailed it. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, just walk-ins, but the wait is 100% worth it. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which just adds to the cozy, down-to-earth vibe. Byrd's is a must-visit--whether you're a local or just passing through, this spot is a winner. read more

Byrd's Restaurant - Byrds Hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Great breakfast spot in the area! We ordered a few items, including benedict and their famous french toast, everything was delicious. They surprisingly had some of the best fries I've had and I loved their house dressing! Will definitely be back when I am on that side of the bridge! read more

Small but welcoming spot for a delicious breakfast. Wait time can be a bit long due to the popularity of this spot, but the wait is worth it. Service and staff are great here. Food was delicious, pancakes fluffy and my omelette was even more fluffy. My home fries were out of this world. Definitely recommend the home fries. Not open all day, so plan ahead and get there early, you won't regret it. read more

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This is definitely a local favorite. Lines are out the door always. Service is prompt and very friendly. Ambience is warm and friendly. A very cute and cozy spot for brekkie. read more

Food was quick and good for what we needed. Enjoyed the conversation with waitress and was happy with our service. I always like to visit different places when we travel and the Byrds Restaurant didn't disappoint with its own character. read more

I have on occasion eaten at Byrds, and it is so popular that generally the wait is just too long and too crowded. So today we took a chance at about 1230pm and had a wait of about 15 minutes . When we were seated and our orders placed it took quite awhile for the food to come out. This is the only reason for taking one star. It was probably 45 minutes waiting for food. In the mean time attentive waitstaff were keeping our drinks refilled. I ordered poutine, which is fries topped with melted cheese and brown gravy. Dee licious!! I filled up on it and could barely eat my savory shrimp and grits. This was made alot like a tasty gumbo over cheesy grits. The breading on the chicken sandwich we ordered was crispy and tasty. The portions were huge and everything well prepared. The menu is diverse, kind of between diner food and a pancake house. I really wish I could eat here more often, but the wait is just too long. Still the 3 items and iced tea we ordered came to $60 plus gratuity, which seems average for a similar dining experience most places. read more

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Be prepared for a long wait. Maybe it's a good sign because it seems like everyone here in NN come here for breakfast/brunch. Or maybe they just need more help in the kitchen or wait staff. There were at least 3 empty tables. There was even a time when a waitress would come upfront and answer customer questions while the hostess was standing by. Service definitely needs help. Ambiance: typical local diner vibe. Charming decor, a hodge podge of random nature prints and Eat sign. Food: now THIS is the aspect that sets Byrd's Restaurant apart - even with those in VA Beach or Norfolk. Food is solid 5 stars. I ordered The Monitor which is an omelet with real lump crab, diced ham and asparagus. YUMMY! They have specials today one of which was really good that my friend proclaimed: lemon blueberry French toast. read more

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I've been to Byrd's a few times, and the food is good--simply good food. The customer service is great. I love the team approach, and everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere is cozy. Seating is limited, so there has always been a wait, typically 30-40 minutes, so be prepared to wait. They do have seating inside near the entrance and outside. I believe you can sit in your car while you wait, and they will call you. read more

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My wife and i were coming to Newport News for a concert. Both of us had researched and came to the conclusion that Byrds sounded the best. We got there early and were like 4th on the list. They absolutely sat a table before us of people i hadn't seen waiting. The woman that greeted us said it wouldn't take long as some tables were leaving. We sat for at least 45 minutes. The place wasn't packed. They had available seating, empty tables with chairs on top still. I assume they were short handed but that did not make the existing staff move any faster. When we finally got seated our waitress got our drinks quickly. She spoke with an accent. She was very friendly and did a good job. She made some recommendations as the menu has a lot of good looking items. The food didn't take super long to come out. Waitresses recommendation was on point. She suggested as my side i get a single cinnamon roll pancake. GREAT CHOICE! The food was fantastic. big portions which didn't do anything for us but everyone else left with leftovers.. All of the food was awesome. That's why they get the three and not lower. It took a while before we got the bill which was also mildly annoying as we had a drive ahead of us. Ambiance was just meh. Finally i would recommend Byrds if you have time to wait. They move on "island time". Food was great! read more

Sophia and I stopped here for breakfast on our day off from work last Friday. We've been here before a few times where the breakfast was very good. It's been a year since our last stop so why not see what they've been up to? We entered after 8am but it was so packed that there was a near 40-minute wait. To be honest, it didn't bother me since we had nothing else planned until later on. They always have a packed house and seating is small. Patience is definitely a virtue. After snagging a table, we were ready to order. I selected the Snyder omelet (bacon, ham, cheese, mushrooms) with a side of sweet potato fries and Sourdough bread. I also had an iced Butterscotch latte for beverages. Everything was delicious. The omelet was full of protein and veggies which is a huge plus for me. The sweet potato fries....a whole lot. And I gotta say the cinnamon-based dipping sauce was a game changer. You definitely don't need a side of ketchup for this one. The Sourdough bread was slightly burnt, but it didn't bother me at all. You can't go wrong with jelly and butter either. A very nice way to start off our day. A full breakfast with staff making sure you're taken care of. Can't ask for anytjing more. Till next time :) read more

Byrd's Restaurant - Snyder omelet w/sweet potato fries and Sourdough bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Soooooo Good!! This place is so good that you need to be prepared to wait. It's worth it though. Not pictured was "The Granny" a cold ice coffee with liquor. Everything was excellent, start to finish. From the food to the wait staff. read more

Byrd's Restaurant - French Toast Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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The food and service is on point. This is my favorite restaurant place hands-down on the peninsula. The only downside is the long wait. The staff is friendly and they help out each other. I like the Hydenwood and the French toast ! I have also gotten the eggs Benedict amazing! read more

At last I have been able to visit The Byrd. You know its a popular place when people are waiting at 8AM for a table. Parking in the shopping center is ample but has an angle and vehicles park along the storefronts. The interior is basic but cozy and overall very pleasant. The menu is not deep but the choices for breakfast or lunch are ample. I had the homemade Hash Browns with egg on top and rye toast along with coffee. The plate was full, the food quantity and quality was very good. Service was attentive, and in a few cases other wait staff made sure my coffee cup was not empty. I actually spoke to the manager/owner and considering how busy it was she took time to ask me how everything was. I would be interested in going back. From what I saw they have a loyal following which is earned. read more

Came in had a hour wait ended up being called in one hour and twenty mins . Whole time maybe 3-4 tables were only sat . I get sometimes it's busy but to have one server is crazy . And they said the whole staff was out and the lady at the front had a mask on so do yall have covid going around in there or something ? If so just close down until everyone is fine . And why didn't any managers hop on the floor to help serve. It's ridiculous I just left read more

Food is always good! Some of the best shrimp and grits in the area! Byrd's hash with real corned beef and eggs, amazing! Jays big biscuit sandwiches are huge and very good! They are always busy and always a wait but definitely worth it! read more

This place was absolutely amazing the only thing is the wait was over an hour but it's definitely worth it. Wish I took a picture of my food but I had some delicious shrimp and grits and my fiancé had that steak and eggs with a side of French toast. He liked his food as well. I would definitely go back I did manage to get a pic of my caramel macchiato it was delicious read more

Byrd's Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

Huge menu and a great breakfast. The portions are huge and the price is not. Looking forward to visiting again. Highly recommend read more

Food and customer service is good. Sometimes its a bit of a wait but the food and prices is worth it.

We came early at 7:08, hoping to not have to wait long. There were 5 parties ahead of us. Only 1 server at opening and she was overwhelmed and in no hurry as she was by herself. Why don't you have staff to handle the early business? We have seen 4 couples walk out because of wait and many people not stay. Hopefully you will make some changes! It's 7:38 and still waiting. read more

The wait time is absolutely ridiculous waited for 45min for 2 people once we seated there were lot of tables empty. Our server was very sweet. I didn't get her name but she said she was new. For drinks I got the mango mimosa and it was the best mimosa I ever had. Food portions are big I got the steak and eggs that came with a 6oz strip (Med Rare) 2 eggs (over easy) with a side of hand cut french fries and choice of bread (rye) the food was good my husband had the byrds Benedict (turkey spicy pimento cheese and bacon bits with poached eggs with homemade hollandaise sauce. With sweet potatoe fries. The place looks clean but it looks like they are way understaffed. read more

Was visiting Newport News,Virginia for Mother's Day weekend and decided to visit Byrd's, this is my second time eating at this restaurant. Location isn't the largest and reservation are not available so wait time can be a little long, there is plenty of parking as the restaurant is located in a shopping center. Hostess is nice and service is always attentive, this visit we ordered Mimosa flights,Cheese burger w/fries and Crab breakfast quesadilla. All food came out fresh, and in a timely manner with great flavor! Restaurant itself is simple and decor, and is very clean from the seating area to the bathrooms. All around the experience was great and if you're looking for a affordable breakfast/brunch in the Newport news area, this is definitely a place to try read more

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Went to Byrd's the other morning for breakfast. There was a bit of a wait, about 20 minutes or so. There is usually a wait of some sort as the restaurant isn't really that large. It is a family style restaurant. The servers are always very nice, especially Kim. I got a caramel macchiato and cinnamon roll pancakes and it was amazing. I don't feel like the pancakes are overly sweet, although they come with icing. My bestfriend got the Chicken Quesadilla, and she said it was a 10/10, along with the potatoes. Byrd's is a favorite of mine and i will be back sooner rather than later! read more

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The food and service is ALWAYS GOOD. Can be a bit of a wait sometimes but it is worth it. If you're not hangry just wait and order something. I have tried all breakfast options and I love the shrimp and grits. Very filling and delicious. The mimosa flight will have you feeling as though you're flying read more

The pepper got me at first Ordered shrimp and grits, enough for two and it was so delicious. The pepper got me at first but after a sip of water I appreciated all the flavors. French toast are thick! And pancakes and fluffy. Small wait to sit down but all very worth it! read more

Need to update Summer hours on the yelp page so you will not show up thinking the site is open

The wait for this restaurant is terrible. Honestly the wait alone is a deterrent and they don't offer a call or text option once your table is ready. So you have to wait at the restaurant for 1-2 hours until your table is ready. And don't be in a hurry because even though you're seated you'll still have a bit of a wait with the kitchen. That being said, the food is delicious. I had the chicken and waffles and ate every bite. My sister ate every bite of her biscuits and gravy. My sister had the mango mimosa and said it was quite tasty. I had the pomegranate and it was PERFECT. The second one I had was grapefruit and it was not hitting. It tasted as though they used unsweetened grapefruit juice which just made it not great. The restaurant is quite small and everyone is in there tight. When they're full it can be very close and they one have a single stall restroom. read more

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A bit overrated in my opinion. I arrived just after they opened (only 5 tables had patrons). I waited about 20 minutes to order, of course after the waitstaff took the food order everyone plus the 3 other tables who arrived after me. Thus, it was about an hour to get my food and finish eating. I can see why this place is always so busy, it simply takes forever to order, get you food, and leave. The French toast was high quality, and very good. I got a large portion of bacon. Of course the cost reflects it. Overall, it was worth a try - but is it a 45 minute wait if you come during peak hours? No. No. No. I'd rather spend a short amount of time eating decent and inexpensive french toast over the contrary. But meh, to each their own. It is a step above a typical diner. read more

I would love to give this place a 5 star review. The food was great, the waitress, Alexis was fantastic. Unfortunately the manager/owner whoever she was assaulted my 17 month old, yes 17 MONTH old. I took my toddler to breakfast this morning hoping to have some just us time. I was prepared and brought his felt busy book for him to play with, they had crayons and paper for him to color, these things entertained him for about 20 minutes after we ordered but our food still hadn't arrived and he was getting bored so he picked up the little bundle of (cheap plastic) flowers and was playing with them. I was showing him how to keep them together and making sure didn't destroy them. As our food was being delivered 10 minutes later, this woman comes over to our table and yanks them out of his hand and walked away. I didn't want to make a scene and luckily our food had just arrived so he was distracted by eggs and didn't get upset at this woman taking something from him. I didn't want to make a scene so we just ate our food and when she came over to ask how our food was like nothing happened I asked her to please in the future not take things from people's children and her response was "In the future don't let you child play with my flowers and we'll be fine." I 1000% would have been okay with her saying something like "Hey, can you please not let your kid play with the flowers" I wouldn't even have cared much if she had been rude to *me* about it. I've worked food service and retail for 20 years, I get that kids can be frustrating and parents even more so but you do not EVER put your hands on someone's kid. read more

The average restaurant seems to work with one contact doing everything, a split team where one person takes the ordering, and another serves, or a few variations of defined non-cooperative existence. This place beautifully breaks that mold... shatters it. I've never seen such a large group cover each other so well... the hostess which could have been an owner (British accent) also came by with refills and checking in. One person took the order, but served food to others. Another served our food, but took orders elsewhere. Constant light checking for satisfaction, refills, and more. I think this model rocks the customer service and efficiency world as each person looked at what needed to be done next and did it. Perhaps I misread it... but it looked like a world class ballet compared to most places. Food was great, the long wait was worth it, and the attention to each detail was marvelous. Thank you all!!! read more

I have gone to eat breakfast there 3 times with an over 1 hour wait each time. No reservations taken . read more

I recently had the pleasure of being served by Alexis during my visit to Byrd's Restaurant, and I must say her service was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we were seated, Alexis greeted us with a warm smile and a friendly demeanor that instantly made us feel welcome. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, as she provided insightful recommendations that perfectly suited our tastes. Alexis was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our drinks were filled and that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. She checked in at just the right times, making sure we were satisfied with our food and addressing any questions we had. What truly stood out was her enthusiasm and genuine care for the dining experience. She took the time to engage with us, sharing stories about the restaurant's specials and even her favorites on the menu. It was clear she takes pride in her work and values her customers. Overall, Alexis made our dining experience memorable, and her exceptional service is a testament to her professionalism and dedication. I would highly recommend seeking her out if you're visiting Byrds Restaurant you won't be disappointed! Thank you, Alexis, for a fantastic afternoon! Unfortunately, she was reprimanded (by the owner right in front of us) for not mentioning a promotion or item to us, in which she did. The unprofessional intrusive behavior of the manager was off putting to say the least. This young lady didn't deserve that and it was the day after Christmas. I hope we can have more kindness and accuracy going forward. read more

For a Thursday morning before a long weekend holiday the restaurant was packed. The wait time was 40mins but they sorted us in 25-30min. The setting was relaxing and fairly quiet for a morning rush crowd. The food was tasty and the service was great. Everyone was very friendly. The food didn't wow me but it was still very good. It's not pictured but I also had French Toast Banana Bread; it was very sweet and moist. Everything was flavorful and filling with their large portion sizes. read more

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This is my favorite breakfast restaurant. They have unique dishes I order an omelette with ceab meat and I really enjoyed it. i gave been here on multiple occasions and the food and customer service gas been great. They also have mimosas which is a plus. The only downside is there is usually a wait. However, I don't mind waiting if Im going to enjoy the experience read more

Good morning on my way to Byrd "s restaurant now.food is delicious and hot but you might have a little wait but it's worth it

It's obviously a good choice when the wait is an hour. We got the porch swing and morning y'all alcoholic beverages while we waited and they were great. Not overly sweet. I ordered the eggs Benedict with sweet potato fries. My ONLY complaint would be that the hollandaise sauce was a little vinegary and thin. Maybe the vinegar was from not rinsing the poached egg after cooking it. Other than that the service was great. They really did a nice job taking care of the table. I'd go back. read more

Byrd's Restaurant - Eggs Benedict with sweet potato fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

The wait is absolute terrible, they have you wait when there's tables open for seating they move super slow. Togo orders are the same you have to wait just as long as dining in! On top of that the food is not worth the wait! Need more tables in the seating area read more