We had been traveling on motorcycles from Suffolk heading to Scottsville…read more When husband made a u turn, I though he was making a gas stop but he pulled up to the store and I asked in "are we getting gas " No he said looking at the sign about BEST CHICKEN Wow that was some great chicken nice taste a little extra salty Just chicken and a candy bar, So pleased that he stopped

I am so glad I stopped here! I really liked their fried chicken! It was crispy on the outside and…read moretender on the inside. Their potato wedges were good too! I literally stood in a line for my lunch around 1:15 pm, so you know it's good. Their staff members were polite and kind. I'll have to go back the next time I am in town!

Stella's is always packed -- definitely make a reservation if you're going for lunch or dinner. It…read morecan get a bit loud, so just a heads up if you're looking for something more low-key, but the lively atmosphere makes it perfect for groups. The food was delicious! We started with the grape leaves, which were an amazing appetizer -- super flavorful and a great way to kick things off. I had the gyro salad, and it was huge with a super generous portion of meat. The hummus plate was another hit -- tons of hummus and warm pita, definitely sharable. We came here for a birthday lunch and it was such a nice time. Afterward, we walked across the street to grab a pie to go from Stella's Grocery. Highly recommend for tasty Mediterranean food and a fun, energetic vibe.

I really love Stella's. The staff are super friendly and helpful, always giving a treat to the dogs…read morewho come through. The atmosphere is really pleasant. The selection in the shop is really fun. I've found some foreign candy favorites here (Cadbury Flakes and happy hippos), as well as classic local items like King of Pops. I go in often for an ice cream and a soda or coffee. I also LOVE the homemade magic bars. They are fudgey, coconutty, crunchy, literally all the good stuff. I'm sure the other desserts are great too, but I got the magic bar once and never looked back. Love this place!

Love this location. They are always very well stocked and everyone is always really friendly…read more Parking can be a little tough if you go during a busy time but typically it's easy to run in and out!

I love every Stella's location I've been to! This location just got a new brand of ice cream, New…read moreCity Microcreamy, that was soooo good. It's like homemade ice cream. The cannoli flavor is amazing. Also highly recommend Stella's Nutella bars! This location is super convenient if you want a snack or sweet treat after visiting the Veil/Y Tu Mama.

Stopped in last night to grab a quick dinner to go and was very glad to have met Jodie. I asked…read moreabout yahni beans, which they don't carry, however Jodie shared a simple easy recipe with me, and I'm so excited to make it! I walked out with four different items - sausage orecchiette, grilled chicken and two types of chicken bowls. The flavor is so good and I have food for days. Will definitely be my go to place now.

I love coming into this store! Every time, Jodi greets me, is personable, and makes me feel so…read morewelcome! She makes the experience so warm and inviting I always leave looking forward to coming back.

Such a great spot, food was fresh and delicious and there were trains going by every 10-15 minutes…read morewhich was great entertainment for the kids.

It's slightly annoying that you have to order a burger pink/no pink, but they cook it right if you…read morespecify what you want, and their current burger is so incredibly delicious that it makes up for it.

Another update! Amanecer's restaurant is now open! No more food truck. They have an actual area for…read moreyou to come in, sit down, and eat. And the menu has expanded beyond tacos and pupusas. You can now get quesadillas, burritos, rice, beans, and even burgers and fries for the kids! Excellent service and friendly staff. They have a thriving business not only in the restaurant area, but also the convenience store and butchery. This is not a 5-star restaurant, so don't expect that. This is a neighborhood bodega with a kitchen that serves great Latino food. Enjoy!

I ordered two tacos al pastor and also sides of rice and beans. The pork on the tacos was dry and…read moredidn't have much flavor. The tortillas themselves were flaking and falling apart. The tomatillo salsa was good though. As for the rice and beans, they were not good either. As soon as I tasted the beans, which were VERY thin and runny without texture, I realized I was tasting rehydrated bean flakes (I remember the taste from having those once before, elsewhere) so I asked the waitress and I was told they were NOT cooked from scratch. The beans are made from dried refried bean flakes and rehydrated. I believe the rice mixture is the same and it was pretty flavorless as well and had poor texture. Beans and rice are inexpensive and easy to cook from scratch, so I do not understand why any place would serve such inferior food quality. We had a very nice server. I doubt we will be back to purchase pre-made food in the restaurant part of the market, but may stop in to purchase some of the grocery items (dried peppers, dried beans, etc.). I might consider stopping in to get a pork tamale to go to see how they are. They are steamed in corn husks. When I want good quality tacos, rice and beans, I will go somewhere else for that.

Cute little shop on River Road. The cookie is generous in size and spanakopita is so good. Iced…read morelatte was delicious and smooth too. Service was quick and friendly. Will be back in the future.

To set the scene, it was one of *THOSE* mornings. It was cold, I was tired and I forgot my lunch…read morefor my long work day. I decided to hurriedly pull into the corner of the shopping strip with a sign that said Stella's grocery in hopes that I could pick up something to have for lunch later. The interior was bright and I was greeted by smiling faces. The store was small but utilized the space in a tremendous way. There was a small seating area, floor to ceiling coolers and refrigerated areas filled with pre-made lunches and dinners, along with unique beverage items (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and the shelves were adorned with fun snacks that looked pretty healthy (trail mix, dried fruits, nuts, chips and much more). Not only was this store filled to the brim with grocery items they also serve coffee and baked goods. I got a Tuscan farro salad with chicken for my lunch and couldn't help myself and ordered their rosemary brown sugar latte. The cashier/barista at the counter was very nice and walked me through their size options. She was very patient and understanding when I shared that it was my first time there. They even had a variety of milk options including oat and soy milk. I walked out feeling so much better than when I walked in, I thought my newfound positivity couldn't grow anymore until I took my first sip of my latte. It was amazing! The rosemary flavor is so subtle but added something very unique to my beverage. I was instantly warmed through and through. I will definitely go back for coffee and for an occasional replacement for a forgotten lunch. A good cup of coffee with a side of amazing customer service really brightened my morning and I think that is worthy of a great review and reccomendation!

Freakin pizza. All you need to know. I'm certain other dishes are great as I've dined in the Galley…read morenumerous times, but when I'm in need of some elevated, consistently well executed pizza, Galley To Go always hits the spot.

Northerners pay attention…read more.. The pizza here is as good as it gets in Richmond. One bite and I was transported back to Brooklyn and the endless string of afternoon visits to my neighborhood pizza place. The pie was hot, cheesy, oily, and the crust, oh that crust! The pizza at Galley-To-Go is a trip back in time. Speaking of time, you will spend some here if you are planning to enjoy a pizza. Average waits for a pizza are at a half hour, but on a weekend evening, you can easily wait double that time. I don't mind waiting for good food, but I think the staff needs to be educated in being able to remind or even warn potential guests (especially first-timers) that their early night may become compromised, or if you have small children, you may do better in their regular "Galley" restaurant just a door away. The back-story behind how this transformed Asian restaurant became an RVA pizza mecca is intriguing and quite involved, but the short version is a New Jersey native who worked for the owners of the Galley named Guistino Riccio brought his family recipes to the Galley's managers, and they were immediately sold. When they transformed the former Mandarin Palace restaurant (the name still sits above the restaurant's doorway, as do other relics that remind you of the space's previous tenants), they put pizza ovens in the kitchen and a neon sign offering "Guistino's Pizza" over the kitchen entrance. Local legend says the owners are still arguing over the name of the "Galley to Go" space (part coffee shop, part grocery store, part cafe), but who cares if the pizza is this good. Well, you might if you want to get in and get out in a hurry (so order ahead, many do), OR if you want to adjust your pizza toppings. No substitutions for the varieties of pizza are permitted (a little concerning if your allergy requires a vegan pizza, which they offer but no protein is on it). So if you are willing to live with the potentially long waits, the small pizza oven capacities (we were told a 20-pie limit at any given time, so if there is a big to-go order, well, just enjoy your beverage SLOWLY while you wait), and the rigidity of the pizza menu (there are other menu items besides pizza but they are not the main draw here...) the Galley to Go may be your RVA pizza destination for a long time to come. I had the second half my pie the next day reheated, and it was just as good as my first bite, a sign that whatever they do in that kitchen, although a labor of love and long waits, is worth its weight in gold.