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    Happy Cafe

    4.8 (294 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fish and Grits with Cajun cream sauce
    Michelle T.

    -Service with a smile is what they do. I just love the mother of the owner! -Ambiance is small and cozy. The decor is simple yet modern and classy for a brunch spot. Food- I cant get enough of those boubon glazed chicken deviled eggs! I've also had the fish and Grits with Cajun cream sauce.

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    Drew P.

    Happy Cafe is located in the Diamond Springs Shoppes in VIrginia Beach. They are closer to the northwestern part of Virginia Beach. They aren't too far away from Northampton Blvd. Coming from I-264, you can get off at Newtown Rd. and head north to it, as the road name does change to Diamond Springs Rd. Coming in while heading northbound is easier than if you were coming in the southbound direction. One thing I noticed is that parking can get limited here when there are lots of visitors to this shopping center. My visit here was on April 17, 2026. The first thing I noticed was parking. Although this is in a shopping center, parking can be hard to find at times, especially during peak times. I was able to find one on this visit, but there wasn't much available. The Yellow signage for the name of the business on the outside helps see it pretty quickly. When my mom and I came inside, it was already busy. There was a wait to get a table, but I wasn't totally surprised at that. It would take about 15 minutes to get a table. Once we got to the table, we had a chance to look over the menu for a moment before the server came around and asked for our drink orders. Water came to the table at that time too. I decided to try their Bloody Mary for a drink and my mom did a Pepsi. The Pepsi comes in a can. I want to note that they have vegan options on their menu, so that adds to the amount of items to choose from. They have a pretty big menu covering both breakfast and lunch options. After having some time to look over the menu, we were finally ready to order. I don't do French Toast too often, so I decided to do the French Toast Meal with scrambled eggs and bacon (crispy). My mom decided to go with the Veggie Egg Scrambler, adding cheese to it. She got white toast and bacon as the sides to go with it. While waiting for the food to come, I tried the Bloody Mary. It was in a tall thin glass. The Bloody Mary was good. After about ten minutes or so, the food came out to the table and it looked really good. The server brought over syrup for my French Toast, but I told her I didn't need it, as I don't normally do lots of sugary items. As we started eating, the food was definitely hot, which is great as it came out pretty much when it was done from the kitchen. The French Toast was really good and it was a great indulgence for me. The eggs and bacon were really good too. My mom liked the Veggie Egg Scrambler too. The only minor issue was that the salt dispenser was low on salt, so it was primarily just the rice at the bottom to keep the salt from binding together. Overall, this was a great first experience outside of events. Even though it was packed, the servers were on point to check things along the way. It was only towards the end where I didn't get a chance to catch them about the salt shaker, but I did let them know when we were headed out. Prices are quite reasonable for the amount of food you get, and there was no surcharge if you use a card of some sort instead of cash to pay. If you're looking for a great locally owned breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in that area of the city, this place is worth checking out.

    Breakfast BLT with potatoes
    Ali S.

    Wow!! Delicious, well seasoned food, good enough that I took a seat at the bar instead of waiting for a table. Get here early! Friendly service and huge portions. I was in the area for some shopping and we got hungry. This little cafe looks unassuming, but do not skip out... will be back to try more!

    Corn nuggets
    Sameerah B.

    I recently visited Happy Cafe for their Last Friday Happy Hour and again for Saturday brunch to celebrate my birthday. First, the hospitality at Happy Cafe is top-notch. The neighborhood family diner vibes are evident the moment you walk in. During happy hour, the bartender, Tay, greeted me immediately. While at the bar I started chatting with another individual who I later found out was the owner's mother.  Her kindness really stood out, she offered to buy me a birthday drink and invited me back for brunch. Happy Hour: The atmosphere was excellent and the DJ was a great touch. For food I ordered the Bourbon Chicken Deviled Eggs; they were a 10/10- so good that I ordered more to-go. For drinks I tried the Happy Expression (Jameson coffee liqueur, espresso, and whipped cream) and the Peach Tipsy Tea (Maker's Mark, tea, and peach flavor). I would rate both about a 2.5; the Happy Expression was very chocolate-forward without an espresso taste and it was also missing the whipped cream. The Peach Tipsy Tea required extra peach flavor to balance the strength. The food menu felt a bit too limited; adding a simple stand alone sides like fries and some standard drink options such as a Rum and Coke or Vodka Cranberry would be excellent additions. Brunch: Our reservation was for 10 am and we were greeted and seated on arrival.  For my birthday they offered me a complimentary Mimosa or a donut of my choice, which I appreciated. For Brunch they had their regular breakfast menu, a brunch menu, and a verbal daily special menu. For my meal, I ordered the corn nuggets as an appetizer and one of the daily specials (banana pancakes with banana foster sauce, scrambled eggs and turkey sausage). The corn nuggets were delicious, but came out after our food, I think they would be even more enjoyable served as corn ribs. vs coin. The Pancakes were also delcious with a perfect buttery crust, and the eggs were seasoned perfectly, no salt or pepper needed. However, the complimentary Mimosa was a miss for me, as it felt more like champagne and syrup than champagne and juice. Overall, I had a lovely time and experience at Happy Cafe. My daughter's and I are looking forward to returning again for the food and making this our new breakfast spot.

    Lemon drop
    Zarielle A.

    Went here Friday around 7 pm for their Last Friday - Happy Hour. A decent amount of people were inside, but we didn't have to wait for a table at all. There was a DJ playing (10/10) he def had a good playlist. The staff were friendly and service was pretty good throughout the night. To drink: I had a Lemon Drop, a Peach Tipsy Tea, and a Strawberry Margarita. I would give them all a (7.5/10). My favorite drink of the 3 was the strawberry margarita as far as flavor and sweetness, but it really only seemed like just the Tipsy tea had alcohol in it for real bc that's all you could taste; it def didn't taste anything of peach. Drinks really could've been better honestly. To eat: I ordered the The Last Friday : Bourbon Wings, Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, and Salmon Bites (9/10) I really enjoyed everything that came with this sampler; however, the salmon bites were more on the dry side to me. Since we were returning customers, the owner gave our table a complimentary plate of roasted veggies: Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes (10/10) very delicious. I def see myself returning again for another Happy Hour - Last Friday event. Im also very interested in trying their brunch menu one day too. My overall rate of experience : 8.5/10

    French toast and veggie eggs

    OMGEEEEE!!! Words cannot express how AMAZING this restaurant is! My aunt took me here for brunch to celebrate my birthday, and what an experience it was! The service was absolutely phenomenal! Our server was incredible. Although she had multiple tables to take care of, she handled everything with such ease. She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and always on top of everything. You could truly tell that she cared about making sure we had a wonderful experience. And then... Ms. Vee sang "Happy Birthday" to me! Talk about making a birthday girl feel special! That beautiful moment was the icing on the cake. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, EVERYTHING was top-notch! If you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion--or simply enjoy an amazing brunch--this is definitely the place! I left feeling full, happy, and incredibly grateful for such a beautiful birthday experience. next time I'm in Hampton Roads -I'm driving straight to Happy Cafe --10/10!!

    Angel E.

    I ordered the traditional banana pudding to go and it was really good. I love the texture of the pudding and it's not overly sweet. The container makes it perfect for easy transition. The service was great and I can't wait to return for a full brunch experience.

    Kevin R.

    This place is small but has a lot of character packed into it. The music was flowing and the atmosphere was filled with conversation. I came here during the week when it first opened and the crowd seemed to all be older. The waiting staff seemed attentive enough but they do tend to disappear. Arrival of my food was about 15 minutes, the table has most of your condiments already when you sit down. One thing I didn't like is that I could get no peppers as they were part of the hash brown mix. Overall there wasn't much to say about the food too much, it was your standard run of the mill breakfast with no outlining features.

    Nicole H.

    I had the most amazing lunch at Happy Cafe ! First, you walk in and the staff is instantly family! Friendly, happy to see you, and fun! The owner's mom is really sweet , I had a great conversation with her. The decor is calm, beautiful, and I love the trees and natural beauty feel. I got the club sandwich and it was delicious. The bacon is done absolutely perfect. The portion is generous. I picked chips as my side. I also got the warm donut with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It was sooooo good! I highly recommend this dessert. Parking is ample. It's in a cute shopping area on Diamond Springs. Easy to get in and out of. Happy Cafe! Happy life!

    Sweet Potato Pancakes
    Rachel W.

    I meant to take a photo before I started eating. But I took one bite and I couldn't stop eating them. I had the sweet potato pancakes...she told me to try them before putting on the syrup and they definitely DO NOT NEED the syrup. They are so delicious!! The place was clean and the staff were amazing. I will come back!! 10/10

    Hermomsa and manmomsa mimosa
    Lorina S.

    I had a wonderful time at Happy Cafe for Mother's Day brunch. It's an intimate cafe with an upscale feel, would be great for a date. It was a little packed as you can imagine but it ran so smoothly that my experience was not impacted. We opted to seat at the bar to avoid a wait and was serve by our wonderful bartender Tate, who took really good care of us. The food was amazing. It was bursting with flavor and cook to perfection. We ordered from the main menu and something from the special menu of the day and were pleased with all the dishes. We were lucky to be able to dine in because I was told it is recommended to make reservations.

    Billie E.

    100% THRILLED over this sweet spot! My friend and I were visiting VA Beach for a couple of days and when I posted a picture of the beach on my Facebook page, a friend reached out and said we MUST go to the Happy Cafe. It's not particularly close to the ocean front, but it is, for the most part, on the way back to Richmond. We decided to check it out. The Happy Cafe is located in a little strip mall, kind of ordinary looking on the outside. Once you step in you notice the attention to the welcoming detail. Every item is placed with intention. The feel is fluid, cohesive, calm. The slow jazz playing on the sound system is unique for a breakfast/lunch cafe and these guys pull it off flawlessly. Any hint of stress, GONE! The entire staff was welcoming...everyone in sight spoke to us as we entered and "hosted" to our table. Our waitress was super friendly and efficient. The menu is varied and eclectic. Even though I went in knowing what I was going to have based on a photo online, I had a tough time deciding. I did order what I originally wanted, Avocado Toast. My friend ordered the Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly. The kitchen had our lunch to our table in a jiffy. OMG!! The fanciest Avacado Toast EVER. Topped with spinach, cherry tomatoes and a drizzling of Balsamic. Soooo tasty! The gooey, drippy grilled PB&J was equally as delicious (friend let me take a bite!) I must mention the restroom...sparkling clean, intentional attention to detail, just like the rest of the space. Hand lotions...one for women, one for men. "High End" if you will.... We didn't consider the deserts while at the table...we just forgot. BUT... warm, decorated, dreamy looking donuts are displayed on the front counter. We stood there for a minute debating...We had no more room and tossed around the calorie and sugar aspect a bit before we sadly declined. Sad, sad walk to the car as we said no to that Graduate Donut and all it's yummy looking friends. We might have to go back just for a donut. If you are visiting or living in the VA Beach area, please do yourself a favor and go have a meal at the Happy Cafe. You won't be disappointed.

    Whiting fish with potatoes and eggs
    Lora J.

    It's amazing to try different places. My spouse chose this place trying something different. The atmosphere was wonderful, nice clean restaurant. The food was okay, and the service was slow. But you have to remember that they're cooking your food to order, so that it does take a while on the food. I would suggest that when they tell you about the specials to ask the price, so you won't be shocked. When you get your bill, but other than that, the food was worth every time.

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    Great food ambiance and service!!!!! Very friendly for our family brunch spot.

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    Great neighbor restaurant with a destination appeal, vegan options, and a nice small business ownership story. A must try.

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    This place is it! Friendly and great food! Fresh and flavorful. I had the shrimp and grits and it was the best I've ever had!

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    Great place. The food is always good. Staff friendly and helpful. Wish they were open a bit earlier.

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    Got my order carry out, and it's amazing! Their food is made with lots of flavor and love! I would highly recommend this place

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