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    a smoothie on a wooden table in a library
    Genoa D.

    You can count on Fruitive when you are in the mood for some healthy fuel. My partner and I love the FIT smoothie. Blueberries, banana, and peanut butter. I sub almond butter and add unflavored protein to mine. We love to come early in the morning and really enjoy the tunes and vibe from the staff. The interior reminds me of a vintage library which I love and yes. Instagram worthy. The menu includes wraps, salads, avocado toast, smoothies and fresh squeezed juice. It can get pricey but their loyalty program offers $2, $5 and $10 off coupons. As far as smoothie shops go fruitive may be the best in the area.

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    Mary R.

    The ambiance, the friendliness of staff and the speedy checkout was beyond satisfaction. Everything is made fresh-plant based and certified organic! Never had anything from here I did not like. I ordered the maca berry superbowl; love anything with dragon fruit. And with the warmer weather approaching the superbowls and smoothies will be the go to items! Plenty of parking so you don't have to worry about that part. They have indoor and outdoor sitting areas. Need a changing table? They have one in their restrooms! As a mom, I always like to know if they have changing tables available.

    Matcha Morning
    Ema S.

    Soooo good!! The tofu in the breakfast wrap is amazing and the size is priced perfectly! They were quick and got everything correct in the order. It was an order out but the restaurant was very airy and clean looking

    PB no j bowl
    Trish K.

    Very hipster. Quite frankly, I didn't feel crunchy enough to be there. Maybe I needed a "boss babe" yeti? Anyway, the staff was super helpful! My fruit smoothie base bowl thing was really good. They sell already packaged juices, oats and smoothie. This place is all vegetarian. Gluten free and whatever else you can't eat free. Maybe not 100% nut free but you get it. They do have kids stuff for kids but mine won't like how all this stuff is mixed.

    Southwest Wrap
    Shrieka F.

    This was the first time I noticed the place, a plant based spot so I had to check it out. I ordered the southwestern wrap and it was delicious. This was a whole wheat tortilla stuffed with romaine lettuce, a wild rice blend I believe, black bean and corn salsa, avocado, red peppers, cucumbers, grape tomatoes,hummus and Ranch dressing. Perfected combination! My only complaint was that the wrap was very loose so everything almost fell out.The service was swift everyone was polite. Now I wish I took photos for the inside it's small but just enough to be comforting and inviting. This might be one of my go to spots!

    Organic ingredients
    J David H.

    I finally hit up the pioneer of healthy on their 6th anniversary at the beach. It's been a long overdue visit and I was excited to try one of their beautiful bowls. Located in the Hilltop Shoppes aka Hilltop East. Surface parking is plentiful and I found the lot tidy. The walk up to the business revealed a patio with several tables. Some minor debris was spotted. All the tables were clean. Founded on May 25th 2012 Fruitive was the first certified fast casual organic restaurant in North America. They are 100% plant based. Prior to this week I did not realize this and could not help but be impressed. The quality of their products are never sacrificed. Fruitive is hardcore to their mission of providing customers with a "genuine, valuable, authentic & worthy of their dime" vegetarian experience. The Hilltop decor is noteworthy. It resembles a library with "real" books on the shelf you can pull off and enjoy over a bowl, or smoothie. The dark wood of the bookcases contrast with the lighter of the floor. The space is small with a few tables and a larger booth to the rear that can accommodate four, or more. It's a super score if you can get it. Everything is nicely appointed including the unisex restroom which I found clean with proper supplies. I loved soaking in the cool vibe of the space. The cashier Brittani was super friendly and prepared to help a rookie to the business. She explained all the varieties of bowls which I focused on. Furthermore she and staff Heather educated me on their business model which I was quite naive about. It's was fantastic to celebrate their 6th anniversary with them. Checkout was a breeze with their iPad system that allows for tipping. My order the Pro / cashew milk, pitaya, blueberries, strawberries, kale, avocado, spinach, dates, vanilla extract. Topped w/ granola, banana, seasonal berries, almond butter, hemp seeds. I could have a Pro everyday of my life...WOW! Coffee is not served at this location, but you can find at others. Self serve fresh fruit flavored water is at the bar by paper, or glass. I found the cups too small and constantly had to refill. Bussing can be by customer, or staff as they will happily clean up after you as I found. Thank you to Brittani for guiding me through the menu that was foreign to this carnivore. Also a shoutout to the artist behind the bowl Lauren. At Fruitive the presentation to customers is as important as the contents. The employees are passionate about what they do and support the company's mission. It's not just a job to staff its an obsession to bring their guest the very best products. Fruitive has three Hampton Roads locations and one in downtown District of Columbia. A fifth store will open in DC at DuPont Circle over the Summer 2018. Without hesitation I would recommend and will return.

    Avocado Toast
    Charm W.

    Their Avo Toast is *chefs kiss* The portion is huge, avocado is perfect, the pesto mayo is so good and doesn't overpower and the toast is the perfect amount (thin).

    Amanda S.

    Very first time trying one of the juices from here. We decided on the carrot, pineapple and orange. It was extremely fresh and although I would have enjoyed a tad bit more sweetness to it, it was definitely refreshing and yummy. I love the decor and atmosphere this place brings to the eyes. It's very relaxing and peaceful. We lucked out and were able to catch the local art market they had going on. They often have vendors here so it's definitely a local spot supporting other local small businesses. That is to be appreciated for sure! Can't wait to come back and try one of their bowls!

    Ashley B.

    My friend wanted to go to this place for lunch, so I thought I'd give it a try. This place is very cute on the inside, and offers many healthy options in different forms (liquid meals - smoothies, juices, savory meals - wraps and lettuce tacos, and açaí bowls). I ordered the Tuscan wrap because it looked good on the screen, but you have to ask what's in certain items if it's not because for some reason the menu just has the names of the food items but no clue as to what's in them. The Tuscan wrap was 11.95. I loved the texture of it, but it was just texture really. It lacked solid flavor, maybe needed some salt and some sauce of anything. I also ordered the Pineapple Xpress juice (pineapple, pear, ginger, aloe Vera) and it was delicious. It better be delicious for $7 though. It was listed as $6, but then they add a random $1 bottle deposit to your tab instead of just listing the drink as $7. Service was wonderful, however. The cashier explained to me what was in each thing (you have to if you want to know what you're ordering) but besides that, I'm not sure the price justifies all that I ordered. I probably won't return if I'm hungry because there are a ton of "healthy" places that give you more flavor and bang for your buck. This is one of those restaurants that probably overcharge due to people wanting to go somewhere healthy and think they need to pay top dollar for it. Cute for Instagram though!

    Harvest Chili

    So freaking DELICIOUS!!! Just stopped by for a late lunch and was immediately met with a very kind greeting from both men who were working there. I ordered half avocado herb toast and 8oz of the Hagerstown chili. If you haven't tried it... you're missing out. 10/10 if I could. The two men working today were so thoughtful and absolutely crushed making my meal and taking orders from other customers. One of them even came out from behind the kitchen/counter and put the rest of the items I purchased into my bag for me. Not only was the food delicious, but superb customer service as well!!!

    Dennis M.

    Always good. Had the way immunity smoothie today. Beware: cayenne pepper in it, but it made it very tasty and interesting. Fast service. Staff very friendly. Prices aren't cheap, but quality and interesting food. Highly recommended!

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    Alexis H.

    Overpriced but great smoothie bowls & healthy options. You can call in your order in advance so you don't need to wait for pick up, or you can dine in. I love their banana peanut butter toast!

    Southwest Quesadilla Roasted Veggie Pizza
    Amy S.

    This place is amazing! All plant based and delicious! Service was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning as often as I can!

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    They no longer juice they pour from a plastic bottle for $16. No, thank you very much.

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    This is not the original Fruitive; the portions are much smaller. Never again! It's a very expensive knockoff.

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    Best salads and wraps ever!! The staff are super nice! wonderful atmosphere, love the new look!

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    The Green Cat - Gluten free avocado toast , strawberry crisp toast,Açaí smoothie bowl

    The Green Cat

    4.3(326 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Was on a mad hunt for local smoothie joints and The Green Cat did not disappoint! Whole food…read moreingredients are super important in the lifestyle I have. The smoothies were fresh, delicious, and packed with healthy benefits. POST WORKOUT blueberry, banana, vanilla protein, peanut butter, almond milk, agave THE GOLDEN BUDDHA mango, pineapple, banana, cold pressed ginger & carrot juice, coconut water Both of these smoothies were great, but the latter packs a little punch (which I personally love) from the ginger. If you're looking for a more traditional berry smoothie, the Post Workout is a must-try. In my opinion, the pricing matches the quality and it's definitely worth it. The shop was super cute and they had a little shop in the front section. Quick counter service. Some seating inside and a small private parking lot! So glad we finally tried out The Green Cat and I can't wait to go back to try some other menu items soon!

    While in VA Beach for business we were looking for a healthy and green dining experience. After…read morechecking previous reviews, we stumbled upon this charming place that exudes warmth and hospitality. We opted for the window counter, captivated by the cool green and white rattan high chairs. The staff was incredibly friendly and patient, accommodating our lack of menu knowledge. We ordered the green goddess soup and green goddess toasts, accompanied by a warm apple cider. The flavors were simply remarkable, a blend of savory and clean, allowing the freshness of the ingredients to really shine through. They also didn't skimp on ingredients, but no a one overpowered the overall flavor. As we enjoyed our meals, the restaurant gradually filled with people, confirming its popularity. The food here is not only healthy but also incredibly delicious. We will be back!

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    Burn sage or citronella candles to clear negative energy or pesky mosquitos!

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    Strawberry crisp toast

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    Repeal Bourbons and Burgers - Silly Gringo & fries

    Repeal Bourbons and Burgers

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We loved the food at Repeal Bourbons and Burgers !…read more We started off with drinks which were yummy and delicious. I had the Plymouth Rock because I love Gin and it was refreshingly sweet. My husband had the Margarita on the Rocks which I was not a fan of. I did not like the mix they used to make thins drink. My son also tasted it and agreed with my opinion. The lettuce wraps were really good. My daughter in law and I both had the CALIFORNICATION burger, my husband had the CLASSIC burger, my son had the CAPONE Burger and everyone was really happy! All burgers were properly cooked and delicious. The fries were good, nothing special to write about. My husband had the fries with bacon dust and they were very sweet. He wasn't a fan but I thought they were delicious!

    This placed had good reviews so I decided to try it for myself. Walked in in the afternoon. It was…read morenot busy and I had a choice of seating outside or inside. Sat in a booth inside since it was a little warm outside. Bomb MI was good. It had black garlic sesame aioli, kimchi, pork belly, sunny side egg, cucumber on a sesame seed bun. The Southside was alright. It is bombay gin, St. Germaine, Jack Rudy small-batch tonic, and soda. Would have given this place a 4/5 if not for the crappy service. The rude guy working the bar was neither friendly or pleasant. There were no napkins when food was served. I stood up and politely asked for some. I found some below the register and, since the guy was busy prepping drinks, I decided to get them myself. He then said, "okay do my job," which was unnecessary and rude. Though the other waiter was friendlier, service was overall bad.

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    Love Song - Littleneck Clams

    Love Song

    4.6(73 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Came here for date nite with friends and thought it was super cute. Love the vibe inside. We were…read morein time for the tail end of happy hour so we got some drinks and apps on the HH menu. We also ordered dinner and desserts too. The food was good from the salad, fish, duck. We loved it all. The olive oil cake we ordered for dessert was delicious too. The staff was super friendly and checked back on us often. We had suck a good time we closed the place down. Love this spot and can't wait to go back !

    I have walked and driven by 100's of times and never stopped. It's not the kind of place that you…read moreare going to walk off the beach in bathing suits and get food. It's a nicer vibe. Bigger than I thought and a cool vibe inside....however....very dark! Use your flashlight on your phone to read the menu and bring your readers. Very small menu but done well. This place is not for everyone....I wouldn't bring my dive bar loving, basic burger kind of guy husband here. We started with a few apps so I got to try the smoked fish dip, cheese with baguette and apple butter. Both were delicious, especially the fish dip. Those house pickles were delicious. I could have eaten just a bowl of those. I didn't try anything else but everyone that did was raving about how good the food was. Service was good. Sometimes a little difficult to get water. I think they even have HH in the back bar. Open kitchen. Friendly staff. Foodies would enjoy this place. Worth the check out.

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    Holiday in Cambodia & Duck Breast

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    Yendidi Virginia Beach - The Afro Meat Pie was delicious. A must try.  Follow @LaVida_757 for video

    Yendidi Virginia Beach

    4.3(69 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    Yendidi has been on my Yelp radar for years, but never found time to try them out. Their flagship…read morelocation is in Norfolk where they even have a grocery market. A few years ago, they opened this location which has a bar and dine-in service. Sophia and I joined a friend of ours for lunch on Saturday. Let's see how the event turned out. I happened to place a reservation for our table the previous night, but since there weren't many people present, it wasn't necessary. The staff greeted us when we walked inside and got seated immediately. The decor inside was really nice. There's artwork abound, a bar and even a foosball table. Simply put, you should not be bored at a place like this. After looking at the menu, we were all ready to order. I selected their cabbage stew with chicken as the protein with plain jasmine rice and sweet plantains. Overall, the food was good. The stew was presented with medium spice so it definitely had my lips burning (a great thing) and the rice was well cooked. The plantains had flavor, but I felt it was overcooked. It has been a minute since I've eaten plantains but they were always a bit soft. The stew did have plenty of chicken but it could've been cut to slightly smaller pieces. Still, the meal had yours truly full and I did takeout. So did Sophia and our friend. All in all, I had a really nice time. The hospitality was really nice (the owner actually came to our table to check on us) and the food was plentiful. Oh yeah, we even had a robot bring our food to us. How cool is that??!! Anyways, till next time :)

    absolutely delicious cuisine! beautiful taste of Ghanaian food. i ordered the goat stew with brown…read moresauce and original fufu, my friend ordered oxtail stew with brown sauce and plantain fufu. while eating with our hands wasn't new to us, not having to chew the fufu was very different. naturally we want to chew, but when you dip the fufu into the sauce it sorta just goes down easy. very flavorful with a nice like spicy kick. the original fufu is comparable to a thicker mashed potato, but the stew was the star. the food was delivered super hot and it did take some time for it to make it to our table, but it was quickly demolish because of hot food it tasted. also on the side was a bowl full of plantain. hands down best i had. restaurant overall was great. noise level was moderate, we arrived around 6pm and it was beginning to pickup.

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    Civil Libation - Shrimp Palermo

    Civil Libation

    4.5(300 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Was recommended by a couple local people who recommended this place…read more Welcoming environment, reserved a table, wasn't as busy on a Thursday, which was really nice and we got our table really quick. We came here for our pre-Valentine's Day dinner. Our waiter was really nice. He was prompt and he paid attention and was an attentive listener, which was really nice as a server. I got an appetizer or a starter. That was the grilled rustic bread along with the seafood pasta, and my boyfriend got the Civil burger. I forgot the name of the drink, but it was an espresso martini. Everything was delicious and tasted really good and the meal was cooked perfectly! Wish their menu was a bit bigger with a lot more variety. Overall a 5 star place!

    My husband and I ended up coming here for brunch before a snow storm hit! The service was 10 out of…read more10 and they had many recommendations for drink options. I would recommend sitting in a booth far away from the door during winter because the breeze can be quite cold. The booths are also super comfortable and very well padded. My husband ended up getting the chorizo scramble which he liked a lot. I ended up ordering the steak and eggs. The compound butter that comes with the steak and eggs is amazing on toast or steak. I got a blood orange drink that was OK, but I wouldn't get it again. The second drink I got was with Rose and lavender and I would definitely get that again. We love this place. This is our second time going and we will be back!

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    Esoteric Craft Beer and Curated Provisions - Beet salad

    Esoteric Craft Beer and Curated Provisions

    4.3(395 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    First time in Virginia Beach and first time at Esoteric, couldn't have been more pleased! Went on a…read moreTuesday so it was Burger Night. Arrived around 6:30 and were able to get a table but it filled up fast. Host noted we were probably new bc Tuesdays were usually familiar faces; love to hear that locals love a place too! We ordered the Buffalo Mushrooms as a starter and let me tell you, it's worth the hype. The crunch on these things is legendary. The sauce is a little spicy but it won't blow your palate out. Also the portion is enormous. We wanted to save our appetite for our mains but just kept eating them. We got the monthly special burger which was the kimchi burger with Brussels sprouts on the side and a wagyu meatball sub with fries. Dear lord that burger! I am trying to remember another burger that I loved this much. The kimchi was cooked down into a bit of a compote which melded with the cheese and gochujang perfectly, the patties were crispy as hell! The bun added a perfect sweetness. I told the server it was "stupid". I almost cried. This can't even capture just how good the food was. I'm sorry. The Brussels sprouts were a little understated, kinda like creamed spinach at a steakhouse. They were delicious but overshadowed by other menu items. The meatballs were spicier than we expected, so if you like a spicy meatball, get after it. The best thing about the sub was the pesto sauce on top, which added a nice green brightness to what was an otherwise heavy sandwich. Good luck picking this monster up, we needed to resort to knife and fork! The fries were on point. Whoever is running the frier at Esoteric has the temp dialed in. I wish we had room for dessert but we were already bagging up most of the sub and fries. The portions here match the prices. Would love to eat outside here when it's a little warmer. If you are looking for a cute spot in the vibe, don't miss Esoteric. We for sure will be back.

    [Late review. Visited September 2025]…read more We visited Virginia Beach and found Esoteric due to its good reviews online. We reserved for an early dinner and we somehow were able to order items from the happy hour menu. We ordered wings from the Happy Hour menu along with cocktails. From the regular menu, we had poutine, black garlic caesar salad, and duck tacos. The food was delicious! The duck tacos were really amazing that I wish I had more space in my stomach to eat more. The poutine was amazing along with the wings. The cocktails were not as great as we hoped. The ambiance was great - quite modern and perfect for a laid back dinner. The service was okay. I think the staff was a little distracted that day.

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    The Pink Dinghy - Brussels sprouts

    The Pink Dinghy

    4.5(181 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Great fun little brunch spot. Stumbled in here right after attending the Virginia Beach farmers…read moremarket on a Saturday. Loved sitting in their back patio on a warm spring day. It is fully shaded which was nice considering we had some young kids with us. Service staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. I'd encourage them to be more targeted when describing some recommendations on the menu, she simply listed about the entire menu she asked "what are some of your favorites". Drinks were delivered very fast by the bartender. 2nd rounds were offered prior to the drinks being empty which shows good serving habits. The serving portions were very plentiful and played very well on the brunch theme! Burger was cooked medium well but still very juicy with a delicious mayo based sauce. The chicken and biscuit was juicy and the biscuit was flaky and delicious. It would have served the dish well TJ have a little more syrup. I also loved the unique hash tots. I was simply visiting from out of state so I won't return, but I'd encourage you to! They are also included on Resy so be sure to book there or use a Resy credit if you have it!

    The pink dinghy was great! Service was very friendly and quick to get us seats for Sunday brunch…read more They were accommodating for finding a spot to put our baby in his carrier too. Food came out very quick and they easily added things to my order. The biscuits and gravy were delicious! Personally I definitely recommend adding an extra egg, jalapeños and cheese. The pancakes were solid too, albeit a bit pricy. The restaurant had great vibes and intentional design. Indoor does have limited seated but there is plenty of outdoor in the front and back. Well worth a visit!

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    Brussel Sprouts & Chorizo

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