Small little hotdog joint with very reasonable prices and a chill atmosphere. I can't complain. read more

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Their breakfast is good, and their coffee is okay. The lady who is the waitress/cashier is super friendly and very positive. She kept checking on us to make sure everything was okay. read more

Everyone knows that I like the posh way the food in Downtown Norfolk has been going. Swanky sandwhich joints on the edge of hipsterism, you know the types. But yesterday, I was like, you know what I want just some good ole normal people food, and there was Uncle Al's, a place I've walked by a dozen times. But today, I opted to pop in. The first thing you notice is that the place is hopping, clearly people know that Uncle Al is no joke! For me, it also evoked a sense of nostalgia. I grew up eating at places like Uncle Al's back home. They had a broad selection of choices, including a burger of the month, which I went for, along with fries. It was all no nonsense, a fresh bun wrapped in wax paper, stuffed into a brown paper bag. It was a Cuban. It had the right things, mustard, pickles, the ham and cheese. Gone were the imported Ethopian, vegan, free range sesame seeds, and in their place, just a good darn burger. Anyway, if you just need some tasty food, it looks like Al's been doing it awhile, and they got it down. read more

Good ole American diner food for a great price. It's a popular spot downtown so lunchtime is always crazy. Don't expect to get in and get out. Ordering online is spotty and calling ahead is doable if they answer the phone. These all sound like bad things but it's that hometown, remember your name service that keeps me coming back. They always hustle and reward you with a cookie every now & again for your wait. If you want Al's during lunch on a weekday just give yourself plenty of time or order in advance. On to the food...wraps, yummy. Dogs, I like mine that snap with casing...yum! My go to: Chicken Salad Sandwich on a croissant. Their chicken salad has no fruit, no nuts, no berries...just goodness, just the way I like it! You can get it all the way (ATW) with lettuce, tomato, & mayo on your choice of bread. Either way lots of choices, daily specials...a locals favorite (me being the local). read more

Great place! Locals love it and so do us tourists! Clean, great service and awesome food. Fries, dogs, fried pickles and great breakfast too. A must if you are in the area. We will be back when in town again! read more

When I worked in Downtown Norfolk I actually was right across the street from this place and let me tell you, I used to tear lunch UP here! They have absolutely delicious, fattening, greasy food - do not go here if you're on a diet or if you don't love awesomely bangin' food. They have hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, and my personal favorite - the chicken Caesar wraps. The bad thing about this place is it is always packed so sometimes it takes a while to get your food. I suggest you call ahead for pick-up especially during the lunch hours. It's worth the wait though! read more

The food is average, cheap, and greasy. No fluff, creative, homecooked dishes here. Lackluster breakfast, burgers, fries, and hotdogs. Don't expect anything more. The inside is small, and painfully basic, and they are only open for lunch and breakfast on the weekdays. The cashiers are always friendly, and alot of "regulars" eat here. Random side note: The chocolate chip cookies are absolutely delicious! read more

Today, for National Hot Dog Day (you knew that already, right?); this Al's location is running a special $1 hot dog promotion. What better day to give them a try? We arrived minutes before the noon rush and they were hopping busy. However, we were waited on almost immediately, found an open table quickly and had our food in less than 5 minutes. I have to say the service impressed me. Everyone was very nice, very apologetic about any wait (which we didn't have), and the server checked on our table about 2-3 times. Nice! I love the snappy dogs and today mine was as good always. The onion rings were not the best I've had there. These were a little squished up when they arrived, but they still tasted good. Alex got egg salad and cheesy fries. The egg salad looked great and she concurred. I've had theirs before and it is one of the best in town in my opinion. The cheesy fries were just okay. They could have been cooked a minute or two longer to get a tad crispier. Overall we were pleased and would recommend this Al's location without hesitation. read more

Came for lunch. Awesome steak & cheese sub! Yes, really...at a place named for a hot dog. Lots of sandwiches on the menu...and super fast service! read more

The best breakfast in Downtown Norfolk for the price. Quick service, in and out in less than 10 min. The hot dogs are the best in town, and they always have a daily special that you can't pass up. read more

The newly renovated restaurant interior is nice. There's lots of space and the interior is inviting. This place continues to be the best value in Norfolk for lunch. I go with that spinach salad with chicken salad (when I'm not too tempted by their great sandwiches or Italian sausage). Only $6.63 plus tip. read more

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Just started working in a business across the street from Uncle Al's and stumbled upon this amazing gift to the downtown Norfolk community! Food=AMAZING!! Prices=AMAZING!! Value=AMAZING!!! Service, staff and people, AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! If you're like me, you have a 30 window from the time you leave your desk to the time you need to be back at it!! If so, your money is best spent with Uncle Al and his incredible establishment!! read more

I have gone to Uncle Al's previously and never felt the disappointment that I felt yesterday (Sept 27). There was a little Cole slaw in one of the seats. The chair back felt tacky when I pulled it out. I did not get good service--no checking back to see if I needed a refill or anything. The onion rings were almost burnt. You can usually squeeze an onion ring and it will double for dipping. These were so brittle they squeezed with difficulty and then shattered. The slaw on the hot dog did not look fresh. I think there may be better places to get a hot dog--maybe Kevin's on Cleveland St. An aside--IMO: All restaurants have a problem wiping tables. They use one dirty rag to clean three or four tables, when I think they should use a clean rag for each table. I do not like seeing food smeared from one table to another. read more

You'll find a home away from home here. So many choices to choose from they have great chili for hot dogs and the prices are amazing. This is the best customer service and everyone is willing to help you out. read more

Very good dogs with a natural casing that snaps when you take a bite, just like it should. I had the Virginia Beach Chili Cheese dog and a Philly Cheese dog. I ended up tearing off part of the bun on the Philly - too much and it was overwhelming the dog. All of the toppings were tasty and the service was very good. read more

I went in fifteen minutes before they served lunch. Most places would make you wait but they were more than willing to serve my order. Their customer service is the main reason I will keep coming back. The food is also very inexpensive and they give you good portions for the money you will spend. Definitely come here if you are visiting downtown Norfolk. read more

I went for lunch today around 1 they had this as a special so I got it and was pleased read more

Famous Uncle Al's - American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Amazing food and for a really good price. Service was very polite. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I got the reuben and it was the best read more

You can count on Famous Uncle Al's for a yummy quick breakfast or lunch. There's always construction work going on in downtown Norfolk and a general rule of thumb is to follow the construction workers to see where they eat because it's probably good! I noticed a bunch of workers always go here and my coworker would rave about their breakfast food so I tried it. The platters remind you of home! The egg sandwiches are decent and so is their tuna sandwiches. The prices are very affordable and you get your food in a jiffy. They have a really good sweet tea too. My only issue is that placing a phone order is hell, I've never gotten good service via placing a phone order but usually the associates are friendly in person. I guess because of how busy they get during their peak hours, no one wants to take the time to answer the phone and be courteous. But other than that, if you have the time to run in, place an order, and wait a few minutes for it - you should. They have lots of options. read more

One of the best meatball sandwiches I have ever eaten. I am from out of town and was lucky to find this.

I have been working down here for over 3 years and I uncle Al's. The food is great and service is great. Courtney is super nice.

Typical diner with exceptional service. Great steak and cheese, hot dogs, sides and chocolate chip cookies for fair prices! I would of gave it a 5 star but I got the chicken biscuit once and it wasn't good - it was like the microwave sandwiches. Besides that, i've never had a bad experience or been disappointed. I also appreciate the really sweet ladies who work here. read more

This gets 5 stars because it's fast, good, and cheap! It's not no fancy place with special forks. It's a hotdog sandwich shop that makes great food. Have been here multiple times and will come again. read more

The hotdogs are the best in Norfolk. They had very friendly service. Definitely a must stop by place if your in downtown Norfolk for lunch.

I happened upon this place by chance as I was walking around downtown Norfolk this morning. I decided to stop in for breakfast. I'm a huge sucker for small diner breakfast, and Al's seemed to fit the bill. I ordered the large breakfast platter which includes 4 items of your choice. It's a huge amount of food for the price and I was truly pleased with the food. I got fried eggs, corned beef hash, hash browns, and bacon. Everything has that delicious diner taste, straight of the grill. I highly recommend checking this place out for breakfast if you're into the small diner style! read more

I'd always choose breakfast here over the McDonald's down the street. Burgers could be thicker but food is always great and fast.

The serves was fast and friendly. Nice clean place to grab a quick lunch. Parking is a little tricky but if u work in the area you understand by now. Great hotdog read more

Today was my first time ordering from this place and it will be my last. I ordered food along with my coworkers and received horrible customer service. The girl on the phone was rude and hung up on me. It seems like she didn't want to do any work when 6 orders were taken. She was even more irritated when she had to take card payment over the phone. The food was decent. read more

Always on point, always moderately priced. Love this place. It's a Granby Street staple, for sure!

I've been living in the area since 98 and my kids and I were held up in the Marriott for the storm. We started exploring Friday morning and we're planning to hit up Starbucks but it was closed. That's when I saw the breakfast sign at Famous Al's Hotdog place. I've driven by this place plenty of times before but never went in cause I'm thinking I don't feel like a hotdog. This was the only place open while walking around in downtown so we went in. It looks so small from the street but there's so much more inside in the back. We we're greeted by Robert and Courtney like we were regulars and I soon had the realization that this was much more than a hotdog place. There are breakfast platters named after Robert and Courtney not only because their signature but also because there awesome! Breakfast sandwiches Hamburgers and let's not forget a hotdog however you want it. Don't forget to wash it all down with a cup of coffee (Jamaican me crazy) blend Mmm. My eyes are opened to a new (to me) family establishment that I won't so easily dismiss as a hotdog place anymore. Thanks Robert & Courtney for a wonderful dining experience for my kids and I, hope to see you all again. read more

Great food! The tuna salad sandwiches are wonderful! Also the sweet potato fries are amazing! Great prices and quick table turnovers!

So for the longest I have been looking for a hot dog joint and with these reviews I thought I finally found one. It's located down town right in the middle so if you work there it's in walking distance of a few things. The only problem is, that I don't recommend you going here. They have a wide selection on the menu and if you going for a chili dog then no I don't think this is the place. I order a chili dog and fries because that's what I have been craving for forever. So you would think something a simple as that would be easy. The service was quick and the people were friendly and be the amount of ppl in the place I thought it would be the best foot ever. My hotdog must've been one step away from plastic because when I bit into it, it had a bit of a crunch to it and it snapped and just taste like like plastic. The chili tasted right out of the can, no adding of anything to take away that dry pasty taste, and my fries were soggy with not a pinch of seasoning on them. Seasoning on fries should be an option yes because not everyone likes it but it should be done soon as they come out so it sticks and it's good. Overall this place really let me down. Yes they have other things on the menu but after that visit I wouldn't waste me money or time driving back downtown to get it. read more

I picked this restaurant over Java surf. All I wanted was a breakfast burrito and Java surfs was $10! Al's did not have a burrito on the menu but he offered to make one and it was awesome. Half the price of the other place. read more

They staff is super friendly! My first visit I did not enjoy the food as much probably because I had sugar free syrup, but I returned for breakfast another day and it was delicious! I go at least one a week and get the buttermilk pancakes platter with eggs and corn beef hash! Really good! read more

Unfortunately, it was our last day ordering from Famous Uncle Al's. Our department has always been faithful customer to them. We ordered breakfast/lunch on several occasions(sometimes everyday of the week). However we were not treated as we were valued. There "orderup" website that they started to utilize did not meet our demands for payment. We were always giving a hard time about paying cash versus credit. It became such an inconvenience. I believe we were good customers and tippers however it was visible in their customer service. The driver would try to accommodate us in many issues but to no avail the management did not meet our expectation. It was so unfortunate because we would look over other diner shop in the area to gives our business to them. No more though! read more

Ordered breakfast and lunch for my family in hospital. They loved all the food and since I am out of state the orderups.com was wonderful. The menu choices are fantastic for all day. read more

The food took almost 2 hours to make it here via free delivery! We called after an hour and they said they were getting ready to leave then..... which obviously didn't happen. Or perhaps it did, because after the 2 hrs total, we got our food and it was cold and gross. The fries were cold, limp, and wet from condensation of sitting in the container for so long. Not worth the cheap price even. I called them a second time right before it was delivered, and they didn't seem to really care that it was late.. they said "yeah, that's normal for a Friday." We won't be ordering from there again. It certainly wasn't worth the wait. read more