WOW. Soo good. I had the stuffed cabbage and it was chock full of flavorful beef with some red sauce. Honestly, I didn't think I could eat the whole dish because it was so much. But I ate half of it ( one of the stuffed cabbages) and half the mashed potatoes. That had to be the best cabbage I ever had! I saved for the rest for later and it got devoured. My friends and family ordered other dishes- french toast, chicken sandwich and well I copied my other friend who ordered the stuffed cabbage. We all tried Ezma's cake and hot damn, that was scrumptious! It had boston cream, ganache... something of that nature. I can't remember but all I know was it tasted fantastic! I would definitely come back again! read more

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Great place to have lunch with friends! This place has a nice vibe, friendly service and excellent fare!! My fish sandwich (cod) and sweet potato fries were delicious and flaky and crispy, respectively!! Everything is made fresh!! Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and looking forward to the dessert!! read more

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Recent lunch advertised lunch special fish sandwich with sweet potato fries. Told "out of sweet potato fries" - but ordered the sandwich asked what kind of fish, told "cod", Failed to ask if it was fresh code - well it was not - it was fried hard, very greasy and could not eat most - what I took home had to be disposed, such a waste of good food money. Do not recommend the fish. read more

11:30AM Sunday is a great time before the church crowd gets in. Friendly and was greeted right away and offered different seating options. I love that. Supe sweet Service but I can see that if they get super busy that would be less. This looks like a popular locals spot. Beautiful bar area. If you are waiting on being seated you can grab a drink. They have 2 separate rooms and some really nice outside seating. Let's get down to the food, *Hashbrown-perfection and I think they are homemade they are so good *Gyro-Flavor was perfect. I would like a couple more slices of meat but it was really delicous. *Fruit as a side-Fresh and a good variety. So colorful and Yummy *Portabella mushroom sandwich on Focaccia bread- OH MY GOODNESS!!!! The Focaccia bread is extremely good. VERY FRESH and fluffy. The flavors of the sandwich are great. Has a sweet sauce along with pesto. fresh mozzerella and baby portabella's. It was perfect. You do need to eat it quickly because the bread gets mushy . I was in the area and looked on YELP for places to eat and this popped up. I love Yelp because when I travel it is such a perfect app to use to find the best places to go. Looking forward to going back, the menu has a lot to offer. read more

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Overall would not go back! Nothing was that great! Food- Nothing was that yummy. The highlight was my husband's oven baked sandwich and their fresh bread as well as the homemade chips Everything else we tried was just mediocre or not flavorful: Grilled cheese, not all the way cooked, soup of the day was a chicken macaroni, kids cheese pasta-not great, pancakes-have a lot Berger elsewhere. Also charged $1 for a little cup of marinara sauce and $.75 cents for a side of ranch. Service-Awful! Our waitress hardly checked on us. Another woman who worked there was extremely rude when we did ask her for some help since our waitress was not around. They do have a second room and maybe that is why we were hardly checked on, but if you know you have someone in there, check in on them. read more

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I've brought multiple people here including my in-laws, friends and both parents when visiting. I love the menu, the patio, location and food. I especially enjoy their breakfast all day menu which is loaded with goodies as well as their chicken salad plates and fresh baked goodies. The last two times I've visited however the service has been clipped, barely civil and barely there. On this last visit - my dad and I had lunch here on a Sunday at around 2pm. He had the breakfast burger with fries and I had the chicken salad sandwich with focaccia. I ordered my daughter some cheesy scrambled eggs which were out quickly and very good and fresh. The food was good but our waitress was not attentive at all. Once she took our order we didn't see her again until we were fully done eating our meal despite the fact that our food was delivered (by someone else) and she was lingering nearby talking to a table and asking if they needed refills, napkins and to-go boxes while we sat assuming she'd eventually ask how things were. She didn't. She was quick to drop the ticket and linger to make sure we paid though. She wasn't outwardly rude but just somewhat cold and inattentive. After this and thinking about it, service was the same last time. The website says they close at 4 but by 3pm our waitress was asking if she could refill our sugar caddy and was sweeping all around us and they were doing final closing things with our table and another in the midst. My dad asked for one more tea refill and was told that they were out. I was a server - I understand wanting to be done and ready to go home but, it can wait until people leave the actual table they're at I think. Plus, being ignored the entire time we ate without a follow-up was the icing on my review update cake. It's cute - but it hasn't been 5 stars for me since the first visit. read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - Chicken salad sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My friend asked me to breakfast and she chose Ezma's. This was my first time at Ezma's; however, my friend has been here several times. Their website is https://www.eatatbreadbox.com/ and their menu website is https://www.eatatbreadbox.com/main-menu/ . As you can see, they open at 9:00 am and have limited hours, closing most days at 3:30 pm. As an aside, the owner is currently hiring, so if high school or adults are seeking employment. The owner greeted us when we entered. A cozy restaurant with booths, tables, bar, and outside seating. Daily specials were displayed outside on a chalk board. I had coffee and my friend had water with lemon. I ordered the French Toast ($11.95), with two sides sausage ($3.90) and hash browns ($4.10). My friend ordered an omelet to order ($15.00) and a side of hash browns ($4.10). My French Toast was on a plate with sliced strawberries and two syrups. Hash Browns and Sausage on a separate plate. Without a doubt the hash browns were among the best I have ever eaten. My coffee was refilled constantly and looking at my friend's omelet and the menu, I'm looking forward to making this a weekly stop. As we were leaving my friend made a remark about stopping here for lunch and a customer on the patio chimed in with, "Oh, yes most definitely." This restaurant is located off Virginia Beach Blvd and easiest to turn right into the location. There is sufficient free parking for customers. The restaurant is very clean, service was exceptional, the homemade food, and the price is definitely a bargain. During my visit it was noticeable that the owner has regular customers and immediately knows their drink order and possible meal. I believe I found a hidden gem for a late breakfast and lunch in Virginia Beach and look forward to becoming a regular customer. There are only one or two restaurants in VB that I truly enjoy. I may add this to my list. read more

Friendly staff, great food. Cozy restaurant. Amazing quality for the price. Everything is fresh. Bread is baked daily, tables get sourdough snack bread while waiting. Food comes out fast and is plated well. read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - Half garden Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Excellent food wondrrfull atmosferr great service. Clean,wheelchair accessablewould come back read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - Stuffed cabbage - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

All three! Food is excellent!! Prompt service. Delicious homemade warm bread!, and out -of /this - world desserts!!!Generous servings ! Service is excellent! Always nice and hot. read more

Food and service is amazing!! Highly recommend. Very friendly and inviting. Menu has something for everyone.

My wife has been telling me about Ezma's for several months, and I finally got the chance to visit. I was not disappointed. Ezma's is off the beaten path in a non-descript strip mall, but it apparently has a very loyal clientele as the place filled up rapidly during lunch. Upon entering, I was impressed with the casual air of a Caribbean beach bar and accompanying booths. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Even as it got busy, we never felt rushed. My wife was impressed by the omelettes. So was I. They were light, cooked to order, with fresh ingredients. It was one of the best omelettes I've had in Virginia Beach. The accompanying fruit was an abundant serving and very fresh. We also tried the sourdough French toast, which was simple, served with fresh strawberries, and very tasty. A brief comment about a lunch item: During a previous visit, my wife did not care for the stuffed cabbage which was well cooked but too acidic. We were impressed with the breakfast selections. We will return soon to sample more of the lunch menu. Yes, they sell fat loaves of bread in the back! read more

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My husband and I visited this restaurant on a night when they started hosting music. Unfortunately, the kitchen was backed up, so it took a longer than expected time to get our food. Since we were not starving, we didn't make a big deal about it. But under normal circumstances, I think we would have been annoyed and might have left. Anyways, while we waited, we got a small bread basket. The bread was freshly baked and quite yummy with a pat of butter. My husband order the Cheeseburger, and I ordered the gyro sandwich. Both sandwiches came on a pita 'bun' with was different for us. Maybe 3 of my homemade chips were crispy. But for the most part, they were all limp. Overall, the ambience was welcoming and the staff were friendly. Our little server barely checked on us. I had to wave her down, but like I said taking in to consideration what was going on that night, I think we will try to visit on a night with no music. read more

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Finally decided today was the day to try this place. Everyone raves about it so I've been wanting to try it for a while. I peeped the menu before I came and settled on the fitness bowl. Well that didn't happen. The smokehouse pizza just sounded so amazing, so I got that instead. It IS amazing. The garlic crust is so good and I like that the ham was fresh sliced ham and not little cubes of ham. I got the small pizza and was only able to eat three pieces. I took the rest home. My friend got the waffles and said they were yummy. Service was great and there were a few other tables of folks eating. We came right when they opened so they didn't have a chance to get crazy busy yet. I can't wait to come back and get more of this pizza out here margherita pizza. They have breakfast pizzas too, but this smokehouse was so good I prob won't stray from it. read more

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Back in the Spring, Ezma's was profiled on Channel 13 for their Friday Flavor segment. The backstory on how the owner immigrated from Bosnia to live the American dream was just fascinating. Since then, they landed on my Yelp Collection and finally, Sophia and I got the chance to try them out and see if the hype lived up to the billing. We managed to arrive right before they opened up where a small crowd waited for seating, especially a big group from a local church. After getting seated, we went right to ordering. Both of us ordered the blueberry cream cheese breakfast pizza with a side of sausage and coffee. It did take awhile to come out since the bigger party that had more attention that the smaller tables, but I'll tell you this, the wait was truly worth it. The pizza alone is enough for two people so you really don't need any sides at all. Each slice was covered with fresh blueberries, cream cheese and enough whipped cream to cover each. I'll admit I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but this dish here was no problem at all. It was so much that we both had to-go boxes. You'll never go wrong with a full stomach :) This was truly a delight. Great decor, friendliness from the staff and great food. What more can you ask for? Definitely will be a repeat. Till next time :) read more

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Our Life group had dinner there yesterday. The food was incredible. The service was terrific. The service was great. Our group agreed to add Ezma's to our weekly outing rotation. Ezma herself came out to great us and I shared a little crochet creature with her. Overall it was a terrific experience. read more

Incredibly polite staff! I've been here multiple times and it's never too loud or quiet either. Their cappuccinos are good as well! This place is great for a nice relaxed breakfast read more

Is one of our favorite brunch spots after mass on Thursday. Great menu and service we have a group of friends and are always greeted by the Bosnian owner who has become a great hostess read more

Ezma's Bread Box Cafe is located in the Village Shoppes at Rose Hall. This is located on Virginia Beach Blvd. in the Rose Hall historical district. If heading west on Virginia Beach Blvd. to get here, you'll need to make a U-turn at the Cranston Ln/Eromne St. traffic light. I have visited this place several times now, and my most recent visit was on October 2, 2022. Although you can't easily see the place from the road, there are some flying markers along the road to let you know it is there. It is tucked in to this shopping area. Depending on the day of the week and time of day, parking can get a little tight, but there have been no issues so far with these visits. On the outside, you can see the place easily when in the parking area. The green and white colors, as well as the flowers in front of the outdoor seating area, help showcase the place. There are welcoming features and signs outside too, along with just after entering the restaurant. We were immediately greeted when we came in. They were pretty busy, but there was plenty of seating available too. The hostess that seated us asked us what we wanted to drink. For those that like to keep track, they offer Pepsi products here. A moment or two later, our drinks were brought to the table by our server Tony. I actually recognized him from Bahama Breeze. Small world. Both my mom and I were ready to order at that time too, as we had actually looked at the menu online several days before. Since we were here for breakfast on this first visit, I ordered the Meat Breakfast Pizza, but with all bacon instead of bacon and ham. My mom ordered the Create Your Own Omelet with bacon, cheddar cheese, spinach and onions, with hash browns and sourdough toast as the sides. It would be less than ten minutes for the food to come out. The food looked really good and was very hot, so we both had to wait a few moments to dig in. The pizza was nice and big. I would only have a portion of it, and then brought the rest of it home to have as breakfast one day during that upcoming week. My mom also really liked the omelet and sides too. Since this was a great experience, we came back the following week for brunch/lunch instead of just breakfast. On this second visit, we were immediately seated and we had our same server Tony as the week before. Since I did a breakfast item last week, I wanted to try a lunch item instead. I was torn between doing the Classic Meatball Oven Baked Sandwich or the Roast Beef Sandwich. Tony helped me decide and I went with the Classic Meatball. My mom went with the Bread Box Scrambler with bacon, cheddar cheese, fruit, and sourdough toast. In less than ten minutes, the food came out nice and hot again. Let me tell you, the Classic Meatball Sandwich was huge with 16 meatballs on it. It was damn good too. I brought half of it home to have for lunch another day. The homemade chips that came with it were great too. I loved the spice that was on them because they had a nice kick to them too. The scrambler that my mom had was good too and it was also a nice portion size. Our server was great during each visit. There were other servers around too that also checked on us throughout each visit. One thing that was also great is that Ezma came out to visit everyone at each table on both of my visits. You can tell she is very passionate about what she does. It was great to be able to talk with her. Overall, we have had nothing but excellent experiences here, and will continue to come back and patronize this local brunch establishment. As of the time of this review, they don't offer any discounts, so I just wanted to let everyone know that. They have a great staff and great food. If you are looking for a hidden gem of a brunch spot, look no further than coming here. read more

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OH MY GOODNESS Ezma's is fabulous!!! The food is always SO FRESH and exquisitely prepared!! My husband & I love this hidden gem... and apparently it's' not so hidden as usually the lunch scene is buzzing!! I had my usual ..the chicken salad plate...a plate FULL of incredibly delicious and FRESH salad with two huge scoops of the best chicken salad & two pieces of toasted ciabatta! I actually get two lunches out of it as I can never finish the whole meal!! My husband ordered The Bread Box Scrambler which came with two perfectly scrambled eggs, topped with a hearty serving of beautiful golden Cheddar along with sour dough toast and a side of the freshest fruit ever!! Of course Ezma tries to come out and greet everyone and give a big hug which I look forward too... but if she doesn't get out I do understand she's quite busy creating wonderful delights in the kitchen!! THIS IS A NOT TO MISS DINING EXPERIENCE!! read more

Almost felt like I should turn around when the lady greeted us at the front. Very dry and unwelcoming. However when one of the regulars came in she was very sweet in telling them she would clean their regular table off in the back. The waitress was very sweet best part of the restaurant. Food was decent but portions are small and the value is just really not worth it. Strawberries looked unwashed and bananas were clearly bruised. No kids meals which is usually fine because portions are usually enough to share a little with him but not this time. Maybe we will try back in a few months and see how it goes. read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Relaxed ambiance, great service and delicious food. Also, you can take home fresh bread or cookies if you like. It's the kind of warm, friendly place where you can hang out after a good meal with friends and enjoy a conversation without feeling like they want to rush you out the door. I usually get one of their breakfast options, but will be back soon to try out some of their lunch offerings. My friend loves their portabella mushroom sandwich if you're looking for a good vegetarian option. read more

Today was my second time of entering this estab lisment , leaving me with a bad start to my day. The restaurant is not Customer Service oriented or friendly . Does this restaurant want for customers to feel comfortable and come back? After two times of experiencing the unpleasant nature of this business, I will not return. read more

This one of my favorite breakfast/lunch places in VB!!! Ezma & her staff are incredible! Ezma the owner is such a caring,sweet and genuine woman! I love visiting because she is not only personable with myself but most of her regular customers! On my aunts birthday she gave her a free slice of cake, it was so so kind! The food on the other hand is so delicious and most of it is pretty healthy too! They make their own bread in house and have options to purchase in the restaurant which is a bonus! There mimosas are amazing for anytime of the day! Here new location is pretty spacious and very adorable inside! I've never been disappointed and I will always always recommend this place!! read more

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It's been 3 years since we last visited Ezma's Bread Box, but it has been on our constant "go again" list ever since, because it made such a positive impression on us. The fact that it's on the other side if town is the only reason we haven't returned many times. I need to say, my 14yo and 16yo have never ceased asking to return to Ezma's from 3 years ago, because they thought it was some of the best food out they've ever had. We had a party of 4, ages 55, 50, 16, and 14. I had the Breadbox BLT, which was a BLT with turkey added, on focacia bread. Served with homemade potato chips, it was a belly full and delicious. My wife is getting over a pulled tooth, so she just had tomato basil soup, but she did end up having some of the Smokehouse Pizza we all shared, both of which she reported as being very good. My 16yo had the Cevapi, which is seasoned meat rolls served on flatbread with tzatziki sauce, red onions, red pepper pate. Our server commented that was a very mature palate order for a teenager, and you know what? She loved it. My 14yo got the Chicken Alfredo, like he did 3 years ago. He says for 3 years he had dreamed about that time we went to Ezma's and he got Alfredo. He reports it was still just as good. And we all split a 14" Smokehouse Pizza. It didn't really have a smokehouse flavor at all, but just a very good pizza with nice crust, plentiful gooey cheese, whole tomato slices, and bacon, maybe ham. It didn't live to it's smokehouse name, but it was a very good pizza, nevertheless. Not I want to mention something about long waits. This time we went, like 3 years ago, was after Church, and so both times you will face either a brisk wait to be seated, or seated quickly and face a long wait to get your food. It's a testament to how good they are and how busy they are, at least on Sunday afternoons. 3 years ago, we waited 40 minutes to be seated. Today we got seated right away, but waited 20 minutes to place our order, and 25 minutes to get our food. We didn't mind at all, though, because we know it's going to be good, and we know they are busy. Can't wait for our 3rd visit... read more

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Love this place! Everytime we are in VA Beach, we make it a point to stop here. Great sandwiches. Had pancakes once that weren't outstanding, but they do very well on everything else we've had there. read more

Everything about this "hidden gem" is wonderful! Tucked behind Worth the Wait consignment shop on Va Beach Blvd-- so worth the search. Had lunch with friends and each meal was delicious. Staff is delightful--everyone is greeted like long lost family--such fun! read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant because the was featured in the news. To say the least, I was disappointed. My meal was $50 for an egg, 1/4 can "corned beef" hash, a sandwich, defrosted focaccia, a few ketchup packets, and dessert. This breakfast special was $15.00... when I opened this up at home I literally thought I got the wrong order because this can't be possible. The service was very kind though but something is not right in the kitchen. Update: I just found other leftover pieces of potato at the bottom of my order??? read more

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Check out Ezma and support local business! We've been coming here for years but this is the first time visiting her new location. It's large and spacious, and beautifully renovated with cute laughs like the mini chair functioning as a coat hook in the bathroom. Ezma is from the former Yugoslavia so we always take advantage of that heritage and order her stuffed cabbage when it's available. It's 2 nice sized stuffed cabbages with 3 dollops of mashed potatoes. But if you're not into that, there's plenty of other options like pizza and sandwiches. The kids menu has some good options too, including chicken tenders and fries (which is what my kids opted for). Also, I can't write a review for her without mentioning her bread! My husband bakes bread but hers is a lot better. I love the thin crust on her grain rolls. She told me she has a steam mode in her oven which allows her to achieve that effect. Too bad we don't have that at home! We'll continue returning to Ezma's! read more

Had lunch with a couple of girlfriends, on a Saturday, at 11:30 ish. I had the roast beef sandwich on Ezma's homemade sourdough bread with fresh made potato chips, that would give a famous kettle company some competition! The sandwich had a nice horseradish mayo, I liked it so much, that I asked for more to take home with the other half of my sandwich. The food was so amazing I forgot to take a picture. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and they answered all my questions about gluten free options. I was too full to even think about ordering dessert. Before I left I also picked up a loaf of sourdough bread to take home and it did not disappoint! I will definitely be back! read more

My truck was in the shop across street, so my daughter and I popped in here for lunch while we waited. The staff was friendly, but after being seated we were forgotten. So after we waited a good while to order, and having no luck flagging anyone down, I went up to the girl who had helped us at first (and was now sitting at the bar immersed in her cell phone) and let her know we were ready to order. Aside from that hiccup, we enjoyed our lunch here. They brought out fresh-baked bread which was soft and delicious. The salad was fresh and well presented. My daughter loved her waffles and gobbled it up. I had an iced tea that was yummy. I gave this place 4 stars because of the service. Everything else was good. read more

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We recently moved into the neighborhood near Bread Box and always drive by the "brunch" flags but have never known what was there. Until last weekend when we wanted to pick up something to-go that was close by, and Yelp recommended them! The gentlemen who took our order was very friendly and quoted us about 20 minutes. The restaurant is in a peculiar location off the boulevard and hard to miss. I think they recently moved from the location further up that is now the Pizza Box. Once we arrived, the food was ready so we took it home to get our brunch on. I appreciate how organized the to-go boxes were in the bag (everything was labeled). Even the ketchups seemed to be arranged which I thought was a nice touch. Overall we really enjoyed the food. My scrambler was pretty ordinary, but good nonetheless and exactly what I wanted. My husband enjoyed his Greek omelet and finished it off with the pepperoncini! And they definitely didn't skimp on the hash browns! I definitely foresee us ordering from here again, and can't wait to try their pancakes and waffles! read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - The Bread Box Scrambler - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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The guros with lamb was very good. Homemade potato chips were good. That soup of the day was chicken vegetable with pasta was super delicious. The inside is do cute. Very popular for lunch. Great customer service too. read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place is locally owned and has a very warm atmosphere. You can tell a lot of care and love goes into the preparation and presentation of the plates. I feel like I've found a new place for a date night here. Don't tell my wife read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - The Royal Bavarian on homemade ciabatta with house chips. An absolutely delicious meal. - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Was my first time trying one of their sandwiches after hearing so much about this cafe from a coworker. I had the breadbox blt sandwich and it's probabaly the best cold cut sandwich I've had here in Virginia. I ordered to go but everyone was very welcoming to all customers and friendly as well. Will be back for sure and will recommend to others. read more

Have to say, we were a smidge distressed to find ourselves assigned to the small center aisle tables with the small, uncomfortable, wobbly, wooden chairs this morning. Obviously this was our problem alone since there was a large number of patrons who already arrived before us and they had the comfy booths. Even so, this was our disappointing reality. Given that we have dined here a number of times and always with more than satisfactory results, an uncomfortable seating arrangement ultimately was an acceptable trade off. BUT, despite an inconvenience to the wait staff, we were allowed to relocate to a newly open booth and dined in much more comfort than the wooden table provided. While my initial focus was our accommodations, the food was exceptional. A huge homemade bread bun encompassed an overly generous hamburger patty that was accompanied by some flavorful pasta-quite large portions, by the way. Once again, the food was as impressive as the service. They ALWAYS go above and beyond. Today was beyond the pale--Ezma's produced a generously portioned homemade flavorful tomato soup to accompany the exceptional burger and allowed us to switch from table to booth, with the staff to having to shift in order to provide us with a great afternoon meal. Nowhere else will you have such satisfying dining experience. Thank you, Ezma's!!! read more

Such a cute little restaurant! The Owner was very present and seemed to know everyone in the place! It gave off a great vibe! We had very attentive service and the food was A+. read more

I'm not sure WHY I have never been here, but I am going to make up for it now! The food was exquisite, the service was top notch & the ambience was outstanding. They never bothered us & we were really talking!! The portions of food were HUGE & delicious! I Loved this restaurant. My self & my friends will be back asap!! #1 so far in my book. read more

Found this gem totally by accident. It ended up being one of my best meals while in Virginia Beach on vacation. Highyl recommend. If you are lucky you will get to meet the dynamic owner Ezma. read more

Ezma's Bread Box Café - Smoked salmon with over easy eggs and fresh fruit - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

First off, the customer service here is excellent. The food comes in decent portions, with a wide menu of items to choose from. There is a nice, relaxed ambiance that just makes you feel at home. read more