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    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Joshua T.

    Food: -Try their style of potatoes! It is very flavorful and uses onions and peppers -I would consider this my #1 breakfast food location and has a unique way of making staple breakfast items -French Toast was extremely satisfying. They offer a cinnamon butter, strawberry topping, and syrup that prompts an array of tastes. -The pecan cream cheese icing that was with the red velvet waffle was amazing! Service: Josh was our server and did NOT miss a beat. He took our order by memory, everything came out perfect, kept my party's glasses full, and did everything with genuine joy. Ambiance: It is a laid back, relaxed, dine in experience. They provide outside seating, normal dining, and bar seats. The decorations are an independent/modern/expressive look that is not "down your throat". I felt comfortable to sit and chat at my leisure

    French Toast
    Amari H.

    Lulu's is a brunch favorite. I hadn't been in years, but it is still as good today, as it was back in the VCU undergrad years. The only difference now? We can drink Food/Drinks: I had the Crab Omelette, which came with potatoes. I added a side of the cheese grits. Everything was pretty good. The omelette was cooked well and full of crab. The potatoes were well seasoned and really delicious. I am really picky with grits and they were a hit for me. Definitely a nice savory, cheesy flavor. We got a Brazilian Mimosa Pit here and Green Tea Shots. All great. Service: Our waitress was awesome. She was really fun to interact with and checked in often. Overall Vibe: The restaurant was calm today, but it was a weekday. I could see the restaurant being busier on the weekends. The atmosphere was lively, but easy to converse in. Parking could easily bring things down. You would have to snag street parking, most likely. If you are not comfortable with a parallel park, maybe...rethink or carpool. You could, also, make your visit on a weekday. You might be able to find ample room to avoid the stress of a tight squeeze.

    Chicken & Biscuit
    Ryan P.

    Heck yeah this one is for the win! Food was great and knocked out of the park with the wow factor. Service was great, sat at the bar and he was on it. Ambience is cool upbeat newer vibes. I'll be back for brunch and another screwdriver !

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    Crystal T.

    I go to this restaurant if I'm looking for a weekend brunch with great vibes and music. It's usually pretty busy so I recommend making a reservation. I started with a tropical mimosa and they definitely know how to make it! I absolutely love the French toast. Their batter is unmatched and the portion size is great. I love the fruit, butter, and other toppings that come in the side as well. This time I got a chicken to go with it for extra protein. Lulu's is a brunch staple and I'll definitely be back!

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    Calvin R.

    Took my wife and kids here for Mother's Day brunch and they did not disappoint. You get a feel for what downtown Richmond is about as soon as you walk in. Don't let the outside fool you, it is larger than it looks. Even though it t was busy, our waiter was attentive and patient with us. The food was so flavorful when it arrived, definitely going back.

    Red Velvet waffles with chicken and sausage gravy.

    Happened to find this Brunch spot after visiting the Edger Allen Poe House. Wonderful scratch breakfast food. Order the special or the Red Velvet waffles and fried chicken. Warning chicken does have a bit of a spicy bite. We sat outside and had wonderful service.

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    Leon P.

    Our waiter was the best! Super kind d and patient. Explained option and food delivery! Checked on us on a regular, but not too much... Great atmosphere, music was on point!!! Glad we made a mid-week stop for breakfast!!! Thanks

    Stephen M.

    Got a recommendation from a close friend so after a business mtg I decided brunch was the way to go. You heard it here first: If you go there and don't get the French toast you misunderstood the assignment! I had to start there because it was that good. Soft fluffy, thiccccc lol, with fresh strawberries, house made strawberry jam, some sort of maple butter situation AND maple syrup! And yes I used all of them! Side of bacon and a mimosa and I was a happy man. The area is nice, walkable which is good because it looks like parking can be tricky depending on what time you go. The ambiance is casual, lively and social. I sat at the bar because I was solo and not planing on sticking around long and the Bartender was working her tail off! Serving drinks, taking food and drink orders, checking back on me and others to see what we needed, she was doing it all! I will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

    Red Velvet Waffle
    Jody K.

    Lulu's is a bit hard to find, as it's in a mall area with no signage from the street. We actually asked two men we saw on the street where it was! It's also very popular -- so much so that we were told we'd have to wait 2 hours to sit inside! So, on a very cool Sunday morning, our party of 6 had to sit outside on the patio. There were heaters, but they weren't all that strong because of the wind. They have quite a variety on their menu, and if you don't want the meals they offer, it's very easy to put together something else (as my sister did). I had the red velvet waffle, which was really good. It came with fruit on it, and the sauces it came with (cream cheese with pecan, fruit jam, syrup, and butter) were just glorious. Others in my party also enjoyed what they ordered -- especially the spiked coffee drinks! Lulu's is definitely a place to check out!

    Crab omelette
    Edna R.

    Unfortunately, Lulu's was underwhelming. I was really excited to try brunch here and had heard quite a few positive things about it, so I'm hopeful today was a one-off. To begin, the reservation was made for the café area, but we were seated in the main dining area. Not the end of the world but also not what was reserved. Then it took a waiter about 20 minutes to take our drink order or even greet us at all. Our food also took a bit longer than usual, but it was peak brunch hour so that wasn't a dealbreaker. However, the food itself was very meh. The "crab" omelette, which was supposed to be jumbo lump crab and goat cheese, was all goat cheese. There were exactly TWO pieces of what looked to be special crab meat, but certainly not jumbo lump. For the chicken and biscuit, the chicken was so overcooked you basically had to cut it like a steak. Ultimately, it was inedible. The sausage gravy was okay, but since it was already on the biscuit and not exactly smothered the biscuit was still pretty dry. I didn't even bother with the potatoes. I'm willing to give it one more try before I write them off completely.

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    Heather B.

    A friend of mine and I try to meet up about every few months. We meet in the Richmond area. We always try to meet up at a new spot. This trip we tried Lulu's. Parking is easier than I personally made it. Ha! 2-3 hour parking is available on the street. There is also a public parking lot just a block away, within viewing distance from the front door. My 4 hours parking in the lot was just over $10. I booked a reservation online with no issue about a week out. We opted for outdoors since it was going to be gorgeous. We were seated immediately on their second patio which is a little smaller with about 4 tables. It was perfect, and quiet. Good area for catching up. Our waiter was great. He had tables both inside and outside and managed them well. I never wondered where he was or needed to wait to ask for something. Now the food. It lives up to the popularity. I opted for the chicken biscuit. It had great flavors throughout. The grits were perfect! The red velvet waffle strawberry shortcake waffle was very filling and heavy. My friend's apple bread pudding was the best of the two! All our food was cooked perfectly. Our favorite savory meal was the Crab Omelette. I've never had one before, but will consider ordering one in the future. Overall our visit was good.

    Fried chicken and red velvet waffle
    Mary V.

    Wow. They had me at Fried chicken and red velvet waffle. Stupendous. The gravy had just a bit of heat, chicken had perfect crunchy coating, waffle was moist and yummy. And the hash browns, oh, the hash browns. So much flavor. (It came with scrambled eggs, but that was too much food for me and so I shared.) Everyone was happy with their choices, service was excellent, and I loved the vibe.

    Chicken and red velvet waffle breakfast.
    Jordan B.

    The food at LuLu's, Absolutely amazing. I had the chicken and red velvet waffle breakfast, and it was perfection. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and Lulu's, velvet waffle had just the right amount of sweetness and it paired really well with the potatoes and onions. Honestly, I couldn't have been happier with the meal itself. But the service and setup? That's where the ball was dropped. It was December, and they only had outdoor seating available for the times my friends and I wanted to eat. There was only one heat lamp for per tablee, and when we asked if they could add another, they said they couldn't. So we were left sitting in the cold because one lamp just wasn't enough to keep us warm. On top of that, the wind was blowing napkins off the table, which made it hard to fully enjoy the meal. The waiter also didn't come outside very often, probably because of how cold it was. But if it's too cold for the staff, it's definitely too cold for the guests. Adding something like a plastic tent to block the wind and keep the heat in could have made the whole experience so much better. It just felt like they weren't equipped to handle outdoor dining during the winter. So overall, Lulu's gets 3 stars from me. The food was incredible, but the service and setup need serious improvement if they're going to keep offering outdoor seating in the colder months. I'd definitely be back to dine inside or when the weather is warmer the next time I'm in Richmond.

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    Most popular place we found in the area. Good food, good service - loved how lively it was in there. Good spot in a quiet part of the city.

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    Ask the Community - Lulu's

    Do they have drink specials for brunch on sundays? Things like bottomless mimosas or special pitches!

    Yes. They do. They are able to be seen if you dine in or if you call to place an order for pick up by phone.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes they are!

    Do they do bottomless mimosas?

    We have pitchers available!

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