They are quite crowded on a Sunday morning. Apparently they do take reservation. I think I had the best seat in the house sitting at the bar and got to watch the kitchen make all the yummy dishes. Really good steak and eggs is what I had in the steak had a wonderful flavor and the asparagus had lemon on it. I wish I could've tried all the dishes I saw coming out of the kitchen. I took lots of photos though. Please make sure when you go there that you read the history of the restaurant on the front of the menu it's quite interesting! Tip there is parking across the street behind the gasoline station read more

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If you're not there at least 20 min before opening you might want to make a reservation, I'm not exaggerating. This place was great though, staff was super nice and attentive, good was great and we're planning on going back even though we're an hr away. read more

The food is delicious with not your average diner menu. The millie's potatoes have such yummy seasoning, sort of small portion but you'll be full. they're not crispy potatoes - they're flavorful and tender. I got the corned beef mess and the corned beef was perfectly cooked. There were also pickled mustard seeds on the mess that were delicious. Our server was nice and we didn't have to wait long for anything. This place has an eclectic cozy atmosphere and I would definitely come back - the flavors are spot on. Highly recommend making a reservation if you're coming on the weekend. read more

Breakfast time at last and I made my way to Millie's which was quite busy but I arrived just prior to the weekend brunch crowd and got a seat at the counter. Great service there as I probably could have floated a battleship with as much coffee as I had. I'm completely caffeined at this point. While the "mess" breakfasts certainly sounded good, I went to the specials board and had the Virginia Omelette. Lump crab meat, ham, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. It was amazingly delicious and served very hot. I ate the entire omelet and only a few of the potatoes because I'm still sticking to keto. Millie's was selling quite a few Bloody Mary's and Mimosas this morning so there's a good thing if you're looking for some "hair of the dog" at brunch time. The restaurant is busy and full and crowded, which makes for a good time. [Review 11773 overall, 1555 of 2019.] read more

Millie's Diner - Omelette with potatoes at Millie's in Richmond VA - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Decided to visit Millie's on a Saturday morning. Was surprised to be seated on such a busy day without reservations. There is something special about the ambiance of this diner. Cooks are right near the bar cooking away amazing food. It feels really homie and looks to be visited by many locals. I decided to order a Devils Mess. It was just enough food to be satisfied and exactly what I was hoping for on this day. The drinks were just as good and refreshing. Love the Star War memorabilia. Will be returning for breakfast again. read more

I am really conflicted writing this review. Millie's is super relax, no-frills, comfortable, diner dining, which I love! The food wasn't bad and the waitress was really attentive and kind.... But-- it just wasn't that standout breakfast experience that I heard from colleagues and read in many reviews. If you are looking for a relaxed place to go after a night out, then sure! If you just want some good messy food, sure! I think I was expecting a little more though. We ordered Cajun Mess and Devil's Mess. They were both okay but if you are leaning between picking either of these dishes, pick the Cajun Mess! It was a lot more flavorful than the Devil's Mess. And I did NOT like the potatoes. Our order was really dark, seemingly burnt and overly seasoned. read more

Maybe it's my fault for having too high expectations, but I was really let down by brunch at Millies. I was disappointed by the proportions and the food itself. I got the chicken chilaquiles and there is zero chicken in the dish despite chicken being in the name. I asked my server and she said the chef's informed her that the chicken is merely cooked in the sauce. The drinks we're also a disappointment. You can expect a bloody a better bloody Mary than what I received at 80% of the restaurants in Richmond. All that said, the staff is super friendly and very welcoming. Couldn't be happier with the service. read more

Nope. Nope. Nope. The Bloody Mary mix wasn't thick at all, and it didn't have good flavor. I sipped it one time and left it on the table. Instead of the server asking about it, she ignored that it remained full, and still charged us for it. My boyfriend ordered a mimosa that came in a plastic cup with ice and a straw???? Since when do mimosas come with ice or straws? It was a bit ghetto. Then, the food came with noooooo flavor at all. Nothing was seasoned. It tasted extremely bland. I felt like Gordon Ramsey when he goes to visit those failing restaurants. I went to chic fil a immediately after wasting my money here. I'm not sure how they have 4 stars. read more

Millie's Diner - They served the mimosa with ice and a straw -___- - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wanted to try something local. Came for breakfast on a Saturday. We approached the diner and walked up to the hostess. While she did greet my husband with a good morning, that was it. She just stood there... after a moment of awkward silence my husband told her we wanted to eat. She then asked if we had a reservation?? No, just 3 trying to have some breakfast. No wait, we were immediately seated. Place is small, dusty, and obnoxiously loud. Our waiter's social skills were even worse than the hostess. We managed to stick it through, order food even though we had already decided we would never return. Daughter and I ordered the salmon bagel benny dish and my husband ordered huevos rancheros (no pico). Food arrived. Food looked pretty... but hubs had tomatoes, onions and peppers on his dish that requested not to have. The smoked salmon was piled high, generous portions! But all flavors combined, not good. Potatoes cold and hard. Execution of the benny just assembled, taste was not there. Boxed to take home in hopes to fix it or at least to not waste salmon. Sigh. Very very sad. Waiter removed charge for husbands meal, but I can promise you I have never been more confused and disappointed with a restaurant. We went to Waffle House afterwards and had breakfast that was edible. read more

Millie's Diner - All Eggs Ben Gurion - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Found this nice lil spot on Google when I searched diners near me. We were seated immediately upon arrival and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly our food came out. My party of 4 really enjoyed our meals! My bacon cheeseburger was big and juicy and Millie's Famous Spicy Potatoes were delicious with a bit of a kick! The prices were reasonable and the portion size was good! It was a beautiful day so we ate outside under the tent making it the perfect backdrop for a lovely brunch! Our waitress Allison was excellent! She was attention and very nice! I highly recommend checking out Millie's! read more

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Whaaa...no sweet tea? It's hard to give kudos to a southern diner who doesn't have sweet tea. They give homage to the south with their Cajun Mess, but no sweet tea. It's interesting to see the two cooks at work over the small grill. Most times this creation is hidden from the dining public but no here, it's all on full display. You can see the guy, crack and empty a half dozen eggs in 15 seconds...or less. read more

When you first walk up to the hostess she asks "Do you have a reservation" Then she stares at you, you know you have hit foodie gold! If you much like us didn't call ahead then waiting with an empty stomach for a table may be a very long wait. One would be wise to call ahead to see if there is a spot available or how long the wait will be! We were fortunate because they had opened at 9A and it was 9:12A... we were able to get a table quickly. The ambiance is fun and funky. The old wooden benches creaked when you sat down and the decor was a mix of eclectic art, posters, and fabulous orange walls. The menu is ample but not so many choices that you sit for days reading, only to forget half way through what page the pasta was on! I must note that there are NO sweet options on the menu. So if sticky sweet pancakes and waffles are your jam then this place isn't for you. I ordered the avocado, tomato, and white cheddar omelette, I knew my husband would have potatoes so I picked a croissant from their lengthy list of sides. My husband had the corned beef hash, he said that the hollandaise was on point! The chunky house potatoes were sautéed with onions and peppers and were perfectly spiced. If I recall the menu said the potatoes were covered in Indian spices, oh my yum! If you want awesome food, well spiced, and full of flavor then stop by and check out Millie's. By the looks of the building it's been around for awhile, after tasting the food I know why they are successful! read more

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Love love love this! I always get the Salmond here! It is always crowded and always a wait. Go as soon as they open. Warmer days are best as they have increased their outdoor seating. Before inflation I ate there a lot. Be aware that seating in the dining area is tight and up close and personal, if you worry about it be sure to eat outside or ask for a booth. They only have a couple of booths as soon as you walk in. Service is great! read more

Had an appointment we discussed with the wait staff. Seated quickly ordered quickly but waited over an hour for food service which never came. Each time the wait staff checked in we mentioned our appointment need and we called the appointment and pushed it out as far as we could. After over an hour of waiting, we paid in full and a 20% tip for the wait staff, who didn't ever mention a discount or try accommodate us. Told us several times our food was only 5 minutes from the table - all other surrounding tables parties ate and left as we waited. Really unfortunate experience. read more

Edit: having been back to Millie's a few times since my original review 9 years ago I can say for me the place has improved tremendously. I've been back 3 times and the owner has not ever come out to yell at anyone, the staff are friendly and attentive, and as always the food is delicious. I'm really pleased that a local place with such great food now also has really wonderful service too. read more

Visiting a friend who had mentioned Millie's for years. Finally got to go - what a great experience. Food was fantastic, the staff was friendly and attentive. Our table had the Devil's Mess (just the right amount of spice). And Huevos Rancheros. Both were big hits. read more

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Giving one star for the incompetence I witnessed today lol tried to come here for brunch. We arrived at 12. We were quoted a 20 minute wait for an INSIDE table. We wait outside in the humid muggy weather for 20 minutes and approach host stand again to inquire about where we stand in terms of being sat. She lets me know that if we aren't willing to sit outside that it'll be another 40 minutes. So I let the host know - we were quoted 20 minutes - 20 minutes ago for an inside table. To which I get told "we have 8 reservations coming in @ 1230 so they get sat first" Then why was I quoted 20 minutes for an inside table 30 minutes before you apparently have to have 8 tables ready inside ? We decided to leave. read more

Loved everything about Millie's! The ambiance, the service, the drinks & food! Definitely one of the gems Richmond has to offer! All around great experience, can't wait to visit again! read more

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The best breakfast in town! Love lunch and dinner too! Always happy when I go! Definitely love the "mess" and the omelette options are awesome! read more

Good food good size portions. Would definitely recommend and will definitely go back soon

Very cute spot in shockoe bottom. They change their specials daily and there's always something new on the menu. DEFINITELY call ahead and find out the wait or make a reservation. The also have drink specials and the food is always good. I've always gotten a table outside so our dog can come too! read more

So disappointed with this place. Since my first time trying in 2022, it seems the portions have gotten smaller. I paid about $22 for this takeout meal. Didn't even satisfy my hunger. Not sure why a 20% tip was added. The server was sitting on a bar stool when I walked in and the restaurant was mostly empty. read more

Millie's Diner - Shrimp and noodles - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Easily 5 stars! Amazing food, exceptional service, and a dog-friendly patio! I had the brunch special today which was a carnitas breakfast bowl with pulled pork, house potatoes, scrambled eggs, avocado, pickled onions and a chipotle cream sauce. So good! The staff were super friendly to us and our dog. They even brought out a bowl of water and treat for our dog. We will definitely come back every time we visit Richmond. read more

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Millie's is a gem that I will be returning to as soon as I get the chance. The restaurant is quaint and the food is quite exceptional. The wait staff was very attentive, with our food out in partially no time. I am always impressed with a flavorful vegetarian huevos rancheros, and this meal went above and beyond! While the potatoes the meal came with weren't crispy, they did not disappoint. Would highly recommend any RVA locals make a point stop in! read more

Delicious brunch, great staff, and fun ambiance! Been there a few times and will go back again!

There are times that I wish Yelp would allow fractional stars and this is one of those. Because truthfully 3 stars is a bit too harsh for my experience at Millie's but 4 stars wouldn't accurately convey my feelings about this restaurant either and in the end, 3 stars is what I am going with. I should also note at the outset that perhaps my rating would have been higher had it not been for the terrible hassle of trying to get a parking spot next to the restaurant. But as it so happens on the Friday evening we found ourselves here, there had been an accident in the close proximity of the restaurant and the many first responders out here, along with their vehicles, made it practically impossible for us to get a parking spot closeby. Eventually with the help of a waiter from Millie's, we were able to park right next to the restaurant but that is after having struggled for some 20+ minutes. On to the experience itself: we got the griddled pupusas as an appetizer, while my wife got the rainbow trout and I had the duck leg confit. The griddled pupusas were a item I have never come across before and they were flavorful. My wife enjoyed the trout she ordered but I was less pleased with the confit. I have had better confit before and I also admit that I was a bit surprised by the dish because its name "Duck, Goat and Goose" had made me think incorrectly that the dish included all three meats. The food was still of a quality high enough that we were open to getting a dessert and we did; we ordered the semifreddo with pound cake. Again, I found it fine but nothing exceptional. The texture of the semifreddo was also not as creamy and smooth as I expected. Had it been just the food itself, I think I would have been somewhat more favorably disposed and given this place 4 stars but there were two other things that distracted from my experience and brought my rating down to 3 stars. First, I found one of our servers to be unfriendly. She brought out our appetizer but put it on the table without saying a word and did not acknowledge us either when we thanked her for bringing the item out. Second, when I used the men's restroom, I found the flush was not working. Ordinarily I would have brought this to the attention of a manager but because I was frazzled with parking, I didn't want to talk to someone about it at that point. However, not having the flush work was also unpleasant. Would I come to Millie's again? Probably not, unless I found that they were offering 1000-points on Opentable for making a reservation (which I used in this case) or perhaps if I found myself right in this area and did not want to search for a new place per se. My wife in any case enjoyed her food more than I did and she might be more supportive of us coming to Millie's. read more

Millie's Diner - Duck leg confit - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Honestly not a lot to say except it did not disappoint! I went with an expectation to enjoy my meal and what I got was MORE! It was a WHOLE vibe! The staff are kind, attentive and ensure you have and get all that you need/want. Caroline, our server, was nothing short of that. She was so kind. My brunch was delicious as was my adult hot chocolate. If you're considering going...do yourself a favor and GO! You won't regret it! Chef's Kiss! read more

The service was wonderful! We went and got served by Caroline, she was attentive, smiled and was overall just wonderful. The food was lovely and the restaurant was very laid back and enjoyable. read more

Had a reservation for 6 people on a Saturday at 11am. Was seated immediately with out any problems. Huge diner feel. Loud music and fun atmosphere. Staff was great. Very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good. Group got eggs benedict, burritos, mimosas, etc Lots of flavors, spices and deliciousness. Would go back again. read more

Millie's Diner - Spicy Black Bean and Cheddar Cheese Burrito - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I live in this neighborhood and enjoy hitting Millie's for brunch often! Contrary to what some people Say.....every single one of the waitstaff, cooks, and the rest of people there have ALWAYS been so so welcoming, friendly, & lots of fun!! The drinks are great! (Makes the wait for a table go by in no time ) the food is consistently great!! Also so good is LULU's and the new coffee cafe by Lulus. I believe all owned and operated by same group. I love that this is a locally owned and operated businesses that I actually enjoy & want to patron. read more

Millie's Diner - Refreshing drink while I wait for a table. - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Richmond institution. Classic Richmond gem for breakfast and brunch. The staff is welcoming. The food is always amazing.

OMGGG try their Devil's mess. I don't even eat meat and had ordered veggie mess and was accidentally given the Devil's mess. It was an explosion of flavor in my mouth and I realized after the initial euphoria that it had sausage in it lolol. Was sad to return my mess. House potatoes are really well seasoned. Best breakfast potatoes I've ever had. The messes and potatoes have Indian spices. It reminds me of masala omelette back home :) Also, EVIL KEEVIL cocktail is really really good. Hit the spot after doing the monument 10K race read more

I was happy they were able to accommodate a table of 8 so quickly during Sunday brunch however from there it all went downhill. The server forgot 3 of our dishes and was also slow with service. The food itself was very average. The poached eggs were basically hard boiled, not runny at all on the eggs Benedict. The steak and eggs were well done and somewhat tough. The menu includes typical brunch offerings nothing unique. read more

Millie's Diner - Scrambled Eggs & Lobster - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My Millies expierence started off weak as the hostess at the stand was disrespectful and rude, we waited 25 minutes outside in the heat, with no shade before being brought in, she was on her phone the whole time and didn't seem to be very helpful. Our waitress on the other hand was very nice although she did lack in the drink refill department. The food was okay, nothing to die for and nothing I'd go home and rave about. Portion was also very weak. My burger was not cooked properly and I received barely any potatoes. The potatoes I did receive were room temp and had no crisp at all. The eggs benny were okay, not the best in the area but serviceable. Pricing was mediocore, but for that quantity and quality it isn't worth it. The presentation was good and vibe of the restaurant was neat as well. The seats were very uncomfortable and tight, it was also very hot. I would pass on this spot if you are looking for brunch in the Richmond area. read more

Millie's Diner - Eggs Benny - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Honey Habanero Marg fantastic! Devil's Mess delicious! Can't wait to try some more of the menu! read more

Millie's Diner - Honey Habanero Margarita - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Based on the Pad Thai ONLY! Oily, not rice noodles, zero flavor but shrimp were cooked to perfection. Mocktails and hostess are the only reason I gave 3 ney 2 stars. Sent the Pad Thai back because it was horrible. They didn't even take it off the bill after asking why I didn't like it. My credentials on this basis? Line Cook/Chef by trade, in the Michelin realm. Pad Thai connoisseur. I legit eat it everywhere!! If you're going to have an obscure item on your menu it truly should be the best. I had high hopes but also my fault for ordering Thai at a diner. Tipped the hostess for being so amazing, extraordinary. Everyone else at the table liked their food "okay" the best dish was the El Pastor and they forgot the meat on the dish! The easiest meal critic at the table rated it 7/10 despite missing the meat the first few bites. Would go back for cocktails/mocktails but that's probably all. read more

Great spot for brunch. We did not have a reservation when we visited on a Sunday afternoon in December, but we were able to get a table outside. The outdoor area was tented, and heating lamps were near the tables to help prevent customers from getting too cold while they visit. I ordered the veggie mess. It was served piping hot with a side of potatoes. The veggie mess featured a lovely assortment of vegetables and eggs, topped with a mild cheese. The potatoes were beautifully seasoned and served with a drizzle of a delicious hot sauce. Overall, it was a tasty brunch and I was happy with my visit to Millie's. read more

I haven't been to Millie's for years but finally thought to make a reservation for brunch with the family to celebrate my daughters birthday. We were greeted pleasantly and seated fairly quickly. The restaurant is small and cozy and has a young hipster vibe about it. We ordered coffees and waters as well as our food soon after we were seated. The food came out so quickly we wondered if they just have a bunch of stuff prepared and they just go grab it like a fast food restaurant. We had breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros. The potatoes were the best part! The food was good but the service was horrible! Our waiter never brought us creamer for our coffee even though we asked twice. He never refilled coffee or waters and never even checked in once our food was delivered. He finally refilled my coffee when we were finished eating and ready to leave. I'm not sure we will return any time soon. read more

Millie's Diner - Spicy Black Bean and Cheddar Cheese Burrito with Indian spiced potatoes - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This is not by any means a neighborhood secret, but it feels like one - and as much as I want to keep it for myself, I can't help but sing it's praises from the rooftop! Firstly, UHmazing food. So, so good, huge portion sizes and just MUAH *chefs kiss*. Second, the drinks are soooo good. Get the Bloody Mary - you won't be disappointed AND they make the mix in-house. Third, the people that work there are just so happy! This is a high-vibrations spot and I always feel good walking out of there. Thanks Millie's!!! read more

This was our first stop on a trip to bring my grandmother's ashes back to her home and wow did the flavors inspire memories of our time here together. This was the absolute best food I've had in years. A small little place full of character and bright smiles, on entrance you can smell, and watch the cooks creating, incredible food. At our table, we ordered the corn beef hash, melt in your mouth, the ben-curion, a Benedict piled high with salmon, and the lump crab enchilada, pure crab flavor in every single bite. Do not miss this place it was a true gift to all my senses. read more

Millie's Diner - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia