The food was great! Generously sized portions that were filling and tasted great. The drinks were very tasty and complimented the food too! Our waitress, Arrisa, was a gem! Attentive, knowledgeable, pleasant; she was the cherry on top of our visit! Will definitely be back! read more

The food was amazing, the server Arissa was amazing with a wonderful smile. I will come back again and tell many of my friends about this amazing restaurant read more

Came here with my mom before I had to drop her at the airport. We both got a green juice and then I got an iced coffee. The juice and the coffee didn't arrive until well after our meal did. Our server was also absent and took about five - ten minutes to greet us after we sat down. We ordered our food and our drinks at the same time to try to streamline everything. I got the breakfast chilaquiles with a poached egg and my mom made her own breakfast plate with two eggs, poached bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, fruit, and an English muffin. My mom had also ordered an iced tea that still hadn't arrived when the rest of our food and drink had arrived so she canceled it. They sourced a lot of their food from local purveyors, and you can really tell it in the flavor of everything. The sausage was some of the best I've had. Because of all the hiccups, the manager came over and profusely, apologized and even comped part of our meal to make up for the issues. It really felt like they actually cared, and that this was a fluke rather than a regular occurrence, which I really appreciated. Everyone can have an off day. read more

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Very disappointed in this last visit. See the picture of the lemon ricotta pancakes. Advertised as fluffy, 1/8" is fluffy? Seamed more like a crepe than a pancake. And the fresh fruit was about 1/2 of one strawberry. Served with about 2 TBSP of lemon curd melted on top. Portion was for a dieting middle aged woman. If you go get the LemonCello French toast. Much nicer flavor, portion and served with sauce. Kevin our server was excellent as was the atmosphere, and coffee thus the 3 star. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Lemon Ricotta pancakes with fresh fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We wanted to like this place, but it's a big fat meh for me. Place was dirty, the meals we ordered were okay, I got the pork verde and my wife got a biscuits, my dish was pretty good but the potatoes were too salty. The gravy for the biscuits was like warm. Otherwise the food was okay. Service was good, the host was especially friendly. What knocked this one down for us was the unprofessionalism of the staff. Servers sitting counting their cash while the host was busting her tail off, that wasn't cool. Busboy clearing the table has the buspan on the seat so my wife ended up sitting in a wet spot. Not good. We won't be back. Not worth the money read more

So so good. Can I tell you I LOVED our server. She was funny, personable and great to meet! Food was excellent! Omelettes are HUGE! My daughter was licking her fingers after the funfetti pancake. Homefries were well seasoned and sooo good. Coffee was delicious! read more

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We stopped into HomeGrown on King Street for breakfast while visiting Alexandria. First impressions were very positive--the restaurant is clean, modern, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly, and the menu had several items that sounded interesting. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the setting. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, which came with eggs and breakfast potatoes. The meal itself was good, and I liked that the eggs were included since that's not always the case with biscuits and gravy. I also ordered a Bloody Mary that was advertised on the menu as being garnished with bacon, celery and a pickle spear. When it arrived, there was no bacon, celery or pickle spear, and I was told they were out. Not a huge deal, but it would have been nice to know before ordering. The biggest issue was service timing. There were four of us dining together, and three meals arrived while the fourth entrée didn't show up for about ten more minutes. Since nobody wanted to eat while one person sat without food, our meals cooled off while we waited. Ironically, the delayed meal was a BLT--which did have bacon on it and even a pickle spear.... I finished my first Bloody Mary and ordered a second. After waiting 15-20 minutes with no drink arriving, our check was brought to the table and I ended up canceling it. My wife's meal was the biggest disappointment. It was served with corn chips that were extremely stale, which really hurt the overall dish. HomeGrown has a lot of potential. The atmosphere is great, the staff was pleasant, and parts of the meal were enjoyable. However, between the service delays, missing menu items, stale chips, and drink issues, there is definitely room for improvement. read more

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First off I want to say the staff here were phenomenal. We were greeted so kindly and sat at a table immediately. Our server was so sweet and accommodating. I would give them 5 on friendly staff. The not so great part...three of us got our food and we ended up waiting almost ten more minutes for the fourth meal to come out. Normal etiquette calls for you to wait eating until everyone has their food. So needless to say meals weren't as hot as we would have liked. Luckily the meal we waited for looked amazing and was enjoyed. I ordered the Chilaquiles because I had been in the mood for nachos but wanted the breakfast twist. I wasn't impressed. The chips were stale and there just wasn't much flavor. I really don't recommend them. Others in the group had biscuits and gravy (decent), eggs Benedict (pretty good) and the BLT (this is the one we waited for and it was good). Maybe it was on off day, maybe it was the norm. I'm sure we won't be coming back again during our stay in Alexandria. This restaurant is attached to a hotel so that is convenient and there is an adorable courtyard to sit and eat as well. read more

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We visited for breakfast on a Sunday. We were able to find street parking half a block away and were seated with just a ten minute wait. I was surprised with how loud it was inside. It was hard to hear the people at my own table because of all the noise from guests and the kitchen. The pancakes were good, and so were the English muffins with the fresh jam. We found the scrambled eggs to be way too runny, and we wished they said on the menu that the Rosemary potatoes came with red peppers so we could have ordered them without. Overall, it was a nice place to try, but not sure if it was worth the money. read more

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PERFECTION: Service and the Turkey Avocado Eggs Benedict (the potatoes were a bit too salty, though). IMPROVEMENT NEEDED: The Sunrise Juice needs to be a little sweeter and the Cinnamon French Toast was very dry (but flavorful). If ever in the area, I would definitely come back and try other items. read more

Absolutely amazing! I'm sorry I slept on this so long and am so happy I tried it! This is a perfect brunch spot. They have an online waitlist you can join - just remember to check in with the host upon arrival. Ambiance is cute and homey, while still modern. The online waitlist said 20-40 minutes and the couple that walked in right before me was quoted 90 minutes. I took a seat at the bar while I waited for a friend that was on their way. The bar menu is totally reasonable for the area and their fresh pressed OJ elevates each drink prepared. The friendly bar staff made the experience great while I waited for my friend to arrive. The tab was transferred easily to the table and we perused the menu. The server was incredible and recommended the pistachio French toast. While 97% of the time I choose a savory breakfast, I decided to give it a try. I AM STILL THINKING ABOUT THIS - it was incredible. Amazing pairing with the tart cherry compote and over easy savory egg. While we dined, the power went out! No biggie, we were eating and having a good time. Despite this, everyone was given a card to come back for a free entree! How kind is that!? I was going to go back, but will even sooner now for the French toast. Yummy!! read more

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Nice spot, food was good and service was very friendly. Generous portions and a large menu with lots of options! Bar seating was available as well. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - West Coast Wake Up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food: 4/5. I had pistachio and cherry French toast (which is seasonal) and turkey sausage. It was good, but it had a tiny almond extract aftertaste that I didn't like but it was still good! I do wish I had two slices of French toast but I realized they gave me one slice because the order was supposed to come with eggs but I did not want it. Turkey sausage was good. Service: 4/5. Bar seating service was great! Our waitress was great and knowledgeable about the drinks. Ambiance: 3/5. Came on a Sunday and sat at the bar because it was a 45 min wait. Bar seating was great if your goal is to get a quick bite and leave. Like the vibe here that everything is freshly made or "home grown" lol I wish the parking was better and wish I could've got booth seating without having to wait almost an hour. Overall I give it a 4/5. I would come back and try something else. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Pistachio & Cherry French Toast and Turkey Sausage Patties - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Food: The salsa verde pork and eggs were great, not too spicy. The overheard eggs were cooked well. Service: the server was nice and friendly Ambiance: the place was very lively and clean read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Salsa Verde Pork & Egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Friend and I went here for brunch and really enjoyed it. Between the two of us, we ordered: - a pumpkin pie latte - a veggie lover omelet - eggs florentine - coffee cake Everything we got was quite good, and the service/atmosphere was wonderful too. Not to mention, it felt so fairly-priced compared to most places in Old Town! We spent about $50 between the two of us, which included a 20% tip on our bill. Hard to beat in this area honestly, especially given the quality of the food and service. I look forward to coming back and am so glad to finally have an answer to "where do you recommend going for brunch in Old Town?" -- a question that I've historically struggled with when people asked! read more

Wonderful breakfast spot in the area. Came on a Sunday morning and it was pretty busy. I recommend joining the wait list ahead of time. Food was delicious! I especially loved their home made jam with the warm english muffin. Staff was super sweet and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Had a great experience at homegrown. The reviews did not disappoint. The drinks were delicious and the food was great. Staff was kind and place was clean. Big highlights were the fresh jam they serve with certain plates and the unique hot sauce they had, looked local. Got a plate with eggs, turkey, and french toast. All was great, would suggest. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. Fresh ingredients which make the leftovers just as tasty!

My mom and I tried Homegrown for brunch while I was back home to visit, and we were really happy with our experience. Neither of us had been before, but the food was a 10/10. She ordered the eggs Benedict with blueberry pancakes, and I had the sweet potato pancakes with eggs and turkey sausage everything was hitting let me tell you. I also tried their homemade pop tart and I've tried similar but this was at the top of my list from what I've had already. The service was just as impressive. Our server was attentive, quick, and on top of everything, even though it was very busy. We felt well taken care of the entire time and didn't feel like we had to pull teeth for anything. Overall, I don't have any complaints and will definitely be back on future visits. Highly recommend read more

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What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was to our group. We experienced a few hiccups but the check-in lady was really nice and our server Jamicka was outstanding! Go early because they ran out of cheesy grits. If you go, order the Meatloaf, you will not regret it. Everything was fresh and comforting but not heavy. #HappyEating read more

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UberEats order Why haven't I heard about this place before??? Well, better late than never!!! And honey, the late find was WORTH it. Price point: honesty the price and quantity is shocking because most places will charge you more money for less food or meh culinary taste. This wasn't the case, the price was under $20 per person and the serving size and taste were out of this world. Coffee cake: DELICIOUS! Definitely a sweet treat worth splitting with a group of friends Let's Make a Toast: comes with eggs your way, we ordered scrambled. Also includes a protein of choice, selected bacon (2 hearty slices) and cinnamon French toast. The cinnamon French toast was okay, it was presented as more of a cinnamon bun so definitely a plus for someone who enjoys that. The eggs were fluffy and the bacon was just right. The Ironman: chicken omelette which comes with egg whites, tomatoes, mushroom, avocado, green peppers, shaved Parmesan, and grilled chicken. It was paired with a side of roasted potatoes and I added a buttermilk pancake instead of the English muffin. This omelette was SENSATIONAL!!!!!!! Have you ever had an omelette that was seasoned to perfection with the veggies and meat being so hearty and consistent throughout each bite? Well might I recommend this to you because I was on cloud 9. Next, the roasted potatoes were STELLAR! And the buttermilk pancake was CHEF KISS! I am eager to visit them in person because from this level of to-go service, I can tell that sitting and dining will be even more magical. Love their unique menu item names and how they pair great food together read more

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I came to Homegrown with high hopes, but unfortunately left feeling disappointed. When I arrived, I sat at my table for a very long time before anyone came to take my order. Eventually, the manager noticed and said, "Oh, you're still waiting?" I told her yes, and she sent someone over. I understand delays when restaurants are busy, but at that time, it was not very busy, which made the wait frustrating. I ordered "It Takes the Cake," which includes eggs, a choice of meat (I chose bacon), and pancakes, along with a coffee with cream and sugar. Once again, I waited a long time for my food. When it finally arrived, the eggs and pancakes were cold and hard. At that point, I decided not to complain since I had already waited so long, but I was very disappointed with both the food quality and the service. On a positive note, the restaurant itself is very nice and beautifully decorated, which made the experience even more disappointing because the setting had so much potential. Sadly, based on this visit, the service and food did not meet expectations. read more

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Was meeting up with a longtime friend and couldn't pass up on HomeGrown. Nestled on King Street, everything on the menus is the comfort of brunch on the weekend. The food is locally-sourced and has seasonal twists. The Pop'd Heart is the best pick me up. I ordered the seasonal flavor, cherry, and it was absolutely worth ordering. Think flaky, tart and shareable! Whether you are grabbing a meal with the family, catching up with friends over mimosas, HomeGrown is the best of a comfort find and creatively designed. The service is friendly, the space is open and bright, and everything on the menu is unique. I had the commuter burrito with a side of potatoes! The eggs Benedict was also another superb choice! I'll definitely be back! Waitlist: check the app to see how long the waitlist is! You can coordinate based off the time of your arrival! It's an easy process. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Commuter Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Love it here! The service can be spotty but the food is always a win and the atmosphere is lively. Advice: if you want caffeine just get coffee, expresso based drinks will take a while read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Popped Heart Strawberry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Honestly I struggled how to rate this one. The food was above par and the service was excellent, so by most descriptors it was a 5 star experience. I just thought the price was a little high for brunch. That said, if you're looking for a fancy place to brunch - THIS IS THE PLACE. But get reservations because apparently they are always packed. The bar side seating doesn't need reservations, but good luck finding a spot. read more

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Food was great, and the environment and service was also great. No complaints here. I will be going back for sure.

I enjoyed all aspects of my breakfast here at this restaurant. My West Coast lovers omelette with its bacon bits, tomato, avocado, onion, and brie cheese was amazing. It was perfectly made, visually appealing, and oh so tasty. The potatoes were outstanding as well with great flavor and nice texture and my English muffin was perfectly toasted. The coffee was robust and very flavorful and quite enjoyable as well. Overall, one of the better breakfasts I've had in recent memory. The restaurant itself is quite clean and bright with a lot of contemporary visual cues that add quite a bit to the dining experience. Staff was extremely friendly with good follow up throughout. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience where I will definitely be returning. If you are in old town Alexandria and looking for a superior dining experience at a reasonable cost I would definitely check this place out. Five stars in my book! read more

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We had an amazing breakfast with our kids! From the moment we walked in we were greeted by friendly and attentive staff. Gloria our server was such a delight. She helped us get our kids meal orders in right away. The food was phenomenal! We were in town visiting family and were delighted to find such a great place to enjoy our last meal before our long road trip home. The staff make you feel like you're somewhere familiar. My daughter had such a great time coloring a post card and addressing it to her grandma. We were so surprised with the value of the menu. Remember to Pay kindness forward! Can't wait to be back in town! read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Grits and biscuits exactly what I wanted! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great food and great service at this gem of a restaurant in Alexandria Virginia. They advertised the sweet potato pancakes as being the best in the country. I normally don't get pancakes for breakfast but I decided to get them and they were really really good. The pancakes with two eggs made to order and I also got the shoulder bacon which was great. My wife opted for the Avocado Toast. She enjoyed it very much. The service was spot on as well. I definitely bookmarked this place for future reference. read more

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Had to give HomeGrown 5 stars because everything was positive today. On the outside of the restaurant, you can scan to put yourself on the waitlist - and now I know why there's a waitlist. Once that's done, you can check to see your place on the list. Then, of course, you get texted when your table is ready. It didn't take long to get seated. The place is quite large, bright, and welcoming. The front staff was friendly and so was our server. The menu is great. It was really hard for us to choose what to order but we decided to share a couple things. We got the salsa verde pork with over-easy eggs. The pork was so tender, the salsa verde was delicious, and the potatoes were cooked well. Such a great dish. We got the curry bowl which we also got with over easy eggs. The sweet potatoes and farro were a great combination but the star that really made this so flavorful was the harissa. I liked it so much that I put that on my salsa verde pork bowl items. Such great flavors for such a reasonable price too. Truly so surprised by this place and we will definitely be back to try more items. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Salsa verde pork - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Service was polite, prompt and attentive. French toast was very good, liked scrambled eggs ... not a big portion, but fine for me. Nice clean restaurant and bathrooms. read more

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This is an amazing restaurant for breakfast or lunch. The interior is well designed, with lovely tables displaying Northern Virginia (NOVA) flair. They had plenty of staff for the opening, and our server was very attentive. She provided great suggestions and checked on us regularly. The food was excellent. The complimentary coffee cake was delicious. My Salsa Verde Pork & Eggs was also delicious, and the pork was prepared perfectly. My wife enjoyed her Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. This is a great spot for locals and tourists. read more

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We have found our new favorite breakfast place! The food was amazing and the atmosphere is beautifully designed. Colivia did a wonderful job taking care of us! We enjoyed the Pop tart, biscuits and gravy, as well as their pancakes. Their Earl Grey tea was also delicious. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Yum I Love Biscuits & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I got the croissant French toast and it was the saddest thing ever. It was supposed to be three slices but instead I got two incredibly pathetic thin pieces. They were tasty, but I was left starving. As far as service goes, the place was very busy but not packed, and definitely not so crowded to justify us waiting over 30 minutes for our food and drinks. In fact, one person at our table didn't get her drink until right before we got the bill despite our server repeatedly saying it would be ready in a minute. On top of that, when we first arrived 2 out of the 3 glasses at the table we're dirty and when we politely asked the server if she could bring out some new ones when she brought the water pitcher, she looked at us like we spit in her face. I guess she looked at them before she returned to the table because suddenly she was nice again. I wanted to like this places because the prices are affordable, especially for the area, but alas, I will not be giving them a second chance. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Croissant French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Ok spot, probably won't go back. Coffee came out late and lukewarm.(shows in the picture). You can make a better Avocado toast at home. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Honeybee latte. This is exactly how it came out lol - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We don't visit Old Town, Alexandria often, so I looked at the restaurants here with no expectations. I can confidently say that HomeGrown has now set a pretty high bar for us in the brunch category! There's a little something for everyone, and all the staff here are incredibly friendly. It's no wonder there were so many families with small children here (including us)! There was plenty of space to park strollers, as well as room at tables for high chairs. The menu had great variety and all their winter seasonal items looked delicious so of course we had to try it. The red velvet pancakes were so soft, rich, and just the right amount of sweetness; cranberry French toast was thick, soft, and tasted like Christmas, and the meatloaf and grits were hearty, savory, and just delicious! My husband also enjoyed his spicy Bloody Mary. YES we would come back here! If the food won't get to you, the people will. Parking is on the street but I think there are garages in the vicinity as well. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Cranberry French Toast, Red Velvet Pancakes, Meatloaf & Grits, HomeGrown House Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I am so pleased to have found this place. The breakfasts here are absolutely delightful. Very nice selection of well-made entrées using obviously fresh ingredients. Reasonable prices and pleasant service. Ample seating. I will return for future breakfasts. read more

HomeGrown - Alexandria - Pumpkin pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We were welcomed right away, got a seat right away on a Sunday morning there are more tables than it looks like from the entrance . The menu is vast and everything looked delicious. Our server was very attentive but not hovering , perfect service. The food was a wow from me , cinnamon French toast breakfast with eggs and bacon , eggs done perfect , really thin and tasty French toast, one of the others in our group ordered the crescent roll French toast said it was awesome as well! Coffee really good and loved the little Containers for the cream and syrup like little old fashioned milk containers stainless steel! Absolutely loved this place! No cons, it was new and clean and perfect in every way! read more

Just stopped in for breakfast and wow, the food was SO good. At the recommendation of Cassandra - who was so welcoming and friendly - I ordered the seasonal cranberry French toast with 2 eggs over medium and 2 sausage patties. It was exquisite. I am so glad to see some quality restaurants come into this oft forgotten/skipped over section of King Street. And a restaurant with focus on local vendors and ingredients? Even better! I will definitely be back! read more

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This was our second time coming here and it's definitely worth it. The decor is really great with a kindness theme and tables made locally. We had the same server (Tony) both times and she made excellent recommendations, made sure that we got the order we wanted with modifications due to food sensitivities. The John's Denver omelet has become a favorite. The popped hearts....yum. Definitely give the special drinks and food a look because they have been interesting and are often yummy. read more