I admire this cheese shop in Merchant Square. It's definitely a place you'll want to check out when…read morevisiting Colonial Williamsburg. The first level is the market, filled with an abundance of craft beers, drinks, cheeses, breads, sandwiches, deli items, ingredients, and more. The lower level is the tasting room, and there's also outdoor seating available, although it can feel a bit tight. We didn't get a chance to try anything since it was close to closing time, but I can definitely see this place getting super busy on the weekends.

The Cheese Shop was highly recommended, and I can see why. It was a little confusing, but once we…read morefigured out the process, it was a short wait till we were enjoying our lunch. We ordered the Italian, turkey, and daily special from the counter. They use high-quality meats and breads. I really enjoyed my sandwich, which had a lot of prosciutto in it. I chose chips and a Colonial Williamsburg iced tea to go with my lunch, and they were good as well. It was a hot summer day, so this was the perfect spot to take a break and have lunch.

Legit.... this is the OG Rick's Cheesteak Shop. Like OG OG... they kept the original recipe and…read morehave the food to back it up. Me n my buddy did a whirl of cheesesteak places in the Hampton Roads area. I knew about this place because of our adventures in Williamsburg. I kept boasting about how good it was, so much so we drove from Chesapeake to Williamsburg JUST to eat dinner here. Is it that good? YES.. it's that good. I don't know what more to add other than the fact that if you're a Cheesesteak fan, it is mandatory to come visit here - you won't be disappointed. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Very small place that doesn't have a lot of decor but that's ok.. the food rocks Repeat customer: yeah Dog Friendly: outdoor seating

I've always wanted to go here because this seems like a williamsburg classic! Ricks cheesesteak…read moreshop, not to be confused from the one in Newport News, is p good! Imm a big fan of the untainted cheese and steak and they do good with it. Service was fast and sweet. Boss man was smiling from cheek to cheek. Onion rings were cwispy. Cheese steak egg roll tho!? Awwwwwww man. Juicy. Crispy. Cheesy. Clutch move on that one.

So good. Get anything with the black salt garlic bagel . Love bake shop. Huge bagels and sammys.read more

Got a Black Sea Salt bagel with avocado and egg. Came out quick and was reasonably priced…read more The bagel has a great taste, but was a bit firm. The avocado kept falling out of the bagel, but overall it was a decent bagel for a quick, satisfying bite.

The service provided by Jamie and Allison is always excellent and top-notch! Their exceptional…read morecustomer service and talent behind the bar are always a reason to look forward to every visit. The food is also consistently good and has highlights on each of the seasonal menus. Thanks for a great time!

My wife and I split a full rack of ribs at Second St Bistro. The ribs were fantastic and fell right…read moreoff the bone, very tender! I would recommend getting the mustard drizzle on the side, just to be sure it is to your taste. We also had the Crab/Corn Chowder soup. You must try it! Super delicious and flavorful. The onion rings were also very good/hand breaded. Service was excellent and the manager stopped at our table to check on us. The atmosphere is comfortable and ambiance is nice/quiet and clean. Strongly recommended for a good meal in a very nice setting.

Solid sports bar and quick service…read more We popped in for lunch and it met our expectations. Lots of seating and the service was friendly. As it was summer, a bit quieter than I think you'd normally get. The chicken parm was tasty - not a classic cutlet but well prepared. The other sandwiches our group got were nice as well.

What has happened to Paul's Deli? We've lived in Williamsburg for over 25yrs and Paul's was always…read morea favorite for locals. We used to love eating here. Every time we went we saw neighborhood friends. But things have changed at Paul's. The food is bland and doesn't taste fresh. The serving sizes are smaller. I usually get a piece of carrot cake to go. Their carrot cake used to be amazing. Tonight when I got home and opened my to go box, I was very disappointed. Not only was the cake small, it was old and dry. I have attached 3 pictures. Two pictures are of the carrot cake Paul's used to serve. The third picture is what I brought home. Also, that small piece was $10.00. We were there close to two hours and only saw one other customer in the restaurant. I'm giving 2 stars because our server was wonderful.

Decent little coffee shop inside the Williamsburg Lodge. When I say "little" I mean it - very…read moresmall and can get crammed, especially when there's a conference with others trying to visit. Service was nice though and their light brew coffee was really good. If you stay there and have status, you get 2 cups per day for free!

If you're a guest staying at this Marriott Williamsburg CW property or if you're an attendee at a…read moreconference or event at the property, this place is really the only option you have to get a cup of coffee or a hot or cold latte or tea, cold pressed juice, or a breakfast sandwich. Nothing wrong with this little grab-and-go carry out shop but at the same time, I wouldn't call it anything ahhhhmazzzzinggggg that would warrant more than just an average 3 star rating. Better than and more options than a hotel lobby self serve "mini mart." They serve self serve coffee (Members, don't forget to ask for your complimentary daily coffee tickets upon check-in!) but this place also has a barista for hot or iced lattes. Decent lattes, thankfully made with espresso shots not watered down or weak & wimpy. On par with what you would get at Starbucks. The latte menu is NOT extensive so don't expect a long latte/coffee drink menu like at Starbucks. I posted a pic of the latte/tea/juice/bfast sando menu with prices so have a look. Staff is SUPER NICE but both times I was there getting a hot latte, there was ONE WORKER each time running cash AND barista-ing. Not many more can fit behind that tiny ordering counter frankly. Thus - if you see any kind of long line, BE PREPARED TO WAIT. Or come back during non-rush hours. (Remember this is a conference center so it is highly likely conference attendees will be lining up to order before the start of the conference day and in between sessions throughout the day!) I read on their website that all their baked goods and pastries as well as sandwiches, salads etc are freshly house made there on prem so that's nice. Prices are not break the bank (for a hotel). My small hot vanilla latte was $7. Like I said - as a hotel lobby grab-and-go so you don't have to walk far or drive to get your latte-fix on, The Cupboard is right-there-convenient and will absolutely do just fine. If you DO feel like going off the property to go to an indie coffee shop, I drove to and tried the relatively new Grit Coffee in Midtown for the first time - pretty good (read my review and see my pics): Or go to the ever-famous Aromas in CW near the William&Mary campus, an OG legend which imo is overhyped but still a good option - parking can be a pain, frankly better to walk there from the hotel (it's prob a 20 min walk to Aromas but you walk straight down beautiful CW - on a nice day, can't beat that.).

The burgers and chili cheese fries were tasty! The service was superb and very friendly.read more

Top notch service and the food choices are plentiful. We started with the deviled eggs( not…read morepickled, as they have been in the past) and very tasty. My wife had the Cobb salad and added a burger patty..she loved it! I had the mushroom swiss burger( double w/pink ) and goodness it was delish and I had the side salad which was very refreshing.. Genesee cream ale for desert and the wife absolutely loves the margarita on draft. Thank You Cook's staff for amazeball service and great food!

We got 3 build your own, a kids Mac and cheese, the holy shiitake, and the bbq pizza...and I do not…read moresay this lightly...it was the best pizza I have ever had in my life. I've been all over Italy, Asia, and No America...and this is easily the best pizza I have ever had. The small pizza is still huge, even my 15yo couldn't finish the four slices. The service was attentive and wonderful. Our server was kind, helpful, and interacted really well with our kiddos. I will say that it's a little loud, so that could be overwhelming for some people. But the restaurant is super clean, the decor is fun, and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect at a busy pizzeria. I cannot recommend this place enough. Like, I may actually travel the 3,000 miles back to Williamsburg again just for the pizza.

It's always busy and need to come when visiting colonial…read more walk the beautiful streets and shops while waiting and catching hunger ambience is great and staff are always there checking on us ... food is delicious and good pizza