Our family enjoyed our food and my husband told me how great the people working there were. Glad we found this place near our vacation rental. There were enough vegetarian options to make a good meal and the kids enjoyed it. Thank you for all you do! read more

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I'd been wanting to stop in here and glad I finally did! This place is a true hidden gem. It is tucked away in a small strip of shops. Inside is a medium sized space with a bunch of tables and bar seating with a few massive TVs. The space is a fresh modern look. In terms of food, I had the whiting with sides of Mac and fries. It was all delicious. Fried to perfection, the fish was amazing with every bite. The Mac was good and I added some hot sauce for some extra kick. The fries were nice and fresh. I also got the sweet tea which was the perfect sweetness to pair with this meal. It looked to be freshly made. Everyone was friendly and I spoke with the hostess and chef for a bit as I waited and also after I ate my food. I will be going back because everything on the menu looks great and I want to try it all. read more

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I did a second visit on May 31st while I was on a business trip local to the business, & it was another great meal although I was a little disappointed, & it wasn't fully their fault, because I wanted oxtails and diners who had arrived and ordered just ahead of me ordered the last of the oxtail, but, being that all of the food here at MUNCHIE'S is GREAT, there was no complaint. With that being said, Folks, do be kind and compassionate, that means with your Support of not only patronage in dining here, but, also your PATIENCE and POSITIVITY. They are a 3 People Operation, Sheldon, Tony and Marcus, and they give of themselves wholly in delivering a great meal to Everyone who ventures their way. They care about every single morsel, and they care about every single experience, and whether you know it or not, every single meal is cooked to order, not microwaved like other places. So, yes, it will take a little longer in getting your meal you ordered, BUT!! You can rest assured that your meal is FRESH, HOT, and delectably Grrrrrrreat Also, I would like to add, please be respectable...if you don't have time to wait for a FRESHLY COOKED GREAT MEAL, then do move along, but, please don't try and slander them with negative reviews (uncle tom effect) some folk don't get this good of a meal at home (yeaa I said it.) And another thing I witnessed as a patron tried throwing dissension in the midst, by offering what might be considered as a PSEUDO Compliment when she stated that one of the staff members should not hesitate when GOD blesses him with an opportunity to remove himself from this blessing of an establishment, telling him that his blessing is not there. That was so disrespectful, as that young man is HIGHLY BLESSED, and what the person who made that comment to him, didn't know, is that, that establishment is initiated, owned, operated by his loving Father, who also works there, giving of time, and energy and showing his Son the positive sides of life and blessing him to comprehend what it is to be an Entrepreneur. That is TRUE LOVE The young man, with true humility, and dedication to his mission, and to his Father, never lost focus, showed respect in acknowledging the customer, as everyone has an opinion, regardless of how off-base, or out of touch it is, he still showed respect. We need to keep SMALL BUSINESSES such as theirs running and functional, instead of just large chains, where they mass produce and offer very little in the way of personal service and great interactions, along with Great Real Foods. On my visit, they were packed and has 18+ guests in attendance, yet, still, reward yourselves with the experience, and PLEASE, Be Patient and Continue to SUPPORT them. Tell them MIXMASTER PRECISE referred you For your HOUSE MUSIC, Classics and more check me out when I'm not traveling on Nation Vibe Worldwide, online radio station as MIXMASTER PRECISE PRESENTS THA UN-HOUSE SHOW LIIIVE read more

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We visited Munchies Southern Soul Food in Williamsburg yesterday and were seated, ready to order. We noticed the prices had gone up but decided to stay and eat there rather than search for another place. However, before ordering, we witnessed what appeared to be the cook (possibly the owner) reaching by the back of his pants over his clothing near his buttocks area scratching . This was extremely concerning from a hygiene standpoint. We immediately let the server know what we saw, thanked them, and chose to leave to find another restaurant. Cleanliness is just as important as good food, and unfortunately this experience made us very uncomfortable and unable to stay. read more

Long wait times, bad service and mediocre food. A nearly empty restaurant and our order took 25 minutes to prepare. The person that took our order disappeared and never came back. Somebody else dropped off the food. Had to flag down a person in the kitchen to get condiments, and drink refills. I asked for tartar sauce and received a single serve packet. No homemade tartar sauce??? The mashed potatoes smelled, looked and tasted instant. Instant, why?? This is a southern soul food restaurant and the best thing we ordered was the cheeseburger and mac n cheese. The sweet tea was terrible. It had an odd almost sour after taste. The order taker didn't mention that there was an up charge to substitute sides. Over all I was not impressed. read more

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4 of us decided to make Munchies our supper destination after reading about their story in The Virginian Pilot. It's a new soul food spot that just opened this year. Wow were we impressed!! The location is right off Rt 199 in the Lightfoot area of Williamsburg.. super close to Ford Colony as well (hint hint - market this place to Ford Colony). It's tucked in the middle of a shopping center to the right if you're turning onto Olde Towne Rd from 199. We were there early so the place was all ours. The menu had us falling over ourselves - immediate hunger pains like... All the goodies.. it was so hard choosing. So we ordered waaay too much food 90's R&B hits swayed in the background.. we are not apologizing for singing Toni Braxton at the top of our lungs.. we honestly didn't have a choice. For a starter we picked the Crab Bites. These were just solid crab meat.. 5 crispy bites to an order and each one is a good 2-3 bites. The dipping sauce was a tangy honey mustard aoili (I think) - "the perfect amuse bouche" was uttered at some point. We all got extra sides. Because it was impossible to choose. Here's a summary of the sides: - Mac n Cheese - baked, classic, not gooey, DELICIOUS crust - Collards - mine had a big ole piece of meat in it and I was in heaven. First time trying these with Red Hot and I'll never be the same... - Green Beans - best I've ever had. - Yams - sorry mama, I didn't mean to do that it was was like a reflex - Mashed potatoes - classic, smooth and fluffy For entrees we got the 2 piece dark chicken, pork chops, and crab cakes.. everything was hot and crispy. Crab cakes were just like the bites - none but lump!! For dessert: banana pudding and cherry cobbler. Listen... ...we were on the floor those desserts were so tasty... And the portions were fabulous.. a whole pint container of each.. we asked to meet the chef that created the desserts. Sheldon came out and we learned that everything we ate was his mom's recipes. He had grown up helping her in the kitchen and is carrying his family's legacy.. how beautiful is that!? Very reasonably priced place also - appetizer and entree with extra sides was around $30. Can't beat that. Please check this place out. I will be back and I may even be inquiring about catering soon! read more

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I'm fine with waiting for delicious scratch-cooked food. But when you add up the wait (~30 minutes for sandwiches), the mediocrity, the lack of homemade sauces, instant mashed potatoes??, and the hidden charges, it becomes disappointing. Let me explain. We wanted sandwiches, but they came with fries. We asked if we could substitute other sides and were told yes, we could have whatever sides we wanted. The $1.90 upcharge per side was therefore a surprise. Sweet tea was over $4 and didn't taste great. The whiting fish sandwich was tasty but the chef brought out a tiny packet of Kraft tartar sauce? Embarrassing. And only after we asked for it. This type of place absolutely needs homemade tartar sauce. The potato salad was just ok. The fried chicken sandwich came out with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles but no sauce. There was only ketchup and hot sauce on the table. I was about to put ketchup on it (yuck) when my husband suggested we ask for mayonnaise. It was fine with mayo but not what I expected from a soul food place. Also we are pretty sure the mashed potatoes were instant. They came plain. They offered me butter but no gravy. Odd. Our daughter plowed through her entire cheeseburger which didn't look any smaller for being off the kids menu. Her Mac n cheese was also tasty. The kid's meal was the highlight of our visit. Drinks were not refilled until we asked. We waited around for a check because we saw someone pay at the table. Everyone else at lunch had to go to the counter for the check. Don't get me wrong. This place has potential. Get some great homemade sauces and pay more attention to customer service and it could greatly improve. And don't serve instant mashed potatoes plain. I'm also fine with paying over $40 for three to dine, but only if the food is great! read more

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After getting into the US from the Netherlands and craving some classic Southern cooking, we looked around for somewhere to eat. Looking at the ratings for Munchies, it looked pretty good but there were only a few reviews. After eating here, this restaurant deserves more than 5 stars! I ordered the pork chop, smothered, with collards and potato salad, while my girlfriend got the winglettes with green beans and Mac & Cheese. The food was beyond amazing! Cooked perfectly, seasoned like Mom used to make and the portions fill you up just like you need after a long day of traveling. Our server, Sultan, recommended the pork chop and he was exactly right on everything! Kind staff with a friendly and welcoming energy, this is the go-to place next to Williamsburg that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, should go to! read more

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Where do I even start?? First of all, the mac and cheese -amazing! It is homemade and the best I have had in quite a while. Second, the fried chicken is so so good. Comes out piping hot and delicious. Third, desserts- my first ever Carrot Cake. And it was so good. My husband had red velvet. They were out of banana pudding both nights we went. That tells you how good it must be! Yes, twice in a one week vacation!! And last of all, Fourth, the owner. He cooks all the dishes and when he gets a few minutes comes out of the kitchen to check on you. Super friendly and wants his customers to leave happy. So give Munches a try- you won't regret it!! OH AND THE 2 BAD REVIEWS BELOW- one couple. They are training new servers and they are learning. I don't know what the huge difference was in your food and ours, but EVERYTHING we ordered was amazing!! read more

Munchies Southern Soul - I live and onions with macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. Delicious! - Soul Food Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We are out of towners who found this gem by proximity to where we are staying, and what a blessing! The food was wonderful, perfectly seasoned, and filling. There was a minor problem with one of the orders that the chef himself found when he came to greet us and insure everything was to our liking, and he immediately resolved the problem and even comp'd us desert. Stellar customer service by very friendly people! Please note, you may wait longer than you are used to for your order. Be aware that your food is being cooked from scratch, it is not out of a box or freezer. Good things come to those who wait... Six stars! read more

We found this place while on a weekend getaway. Everything was delicious, my hubby ordered the white meat 2 pc fried chicken w/ potato salad and green beans, the potato salad was ok, but green beans and chicken was excellent. He cleaned his entire plate and that NEVER happens. I ordered 2pc whitening, collard greens and mashed potatoes. Let me tell you, I was happy mad at how ridiculously delicious everything was. I could've licked the plate clean. We are very picky on how our soul food is seasoned, and we're from the country. I could eat here every day. I want the recipe for those collards and green beans, the mashed potatoes were so fluffy and perfect, I didn't have to add any extra seasoning, which never happens. BEST restaurant I've EVER eaten at. Will definitely come back. Don't sleep on this place. read more

Munchies Southern Soul - 2 piece whiting fish collard greens and mashed potatoes. - Soul Food Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Service is horrible, I drove to this restaurant twice (1 time on a Wednesday and 1 time on a Thursday) and they were closed. The website stated they were open, however no one was present. Business hours are stated on the website and the door, however they open when they want to. Please don't have your heart set on this establishment, you may be disappointed. read more

Rude staff but short wait times. picked up a door dash order but was accosted for being there too fast.

Food was absolutely delicious and wait was only 15 minutes. Their yams are probably the best I've ever had and the place was pretty open and not too crowded. Definitely recommend to everyone. read more

A few of my bowling mates and I went to Munchies Southern Soul while bowling in Williamsburg this past weekend. Honestly, I went because my grandson's nickname is Munchie. Honey when I tell you that it was a GREAT stop!! The food, the portions, and the price was not a disappointment. I had the fried whiting dinner with greens and mac&cheese. When I go back to Williamsburg I WILL BE STOPPING to try something else on the menu. I promise you...stop by it will be worth it!! read more

This place was sooo bomb! We did the wingette dinners & smothered liver dinners. The customer service was top tier. We made sure to tell them wen we are in town we will def stop by again. I highly recommend. read more

The good was delicious and our waiter was friendly. We ordered the fish dinner, pork chop and steak. Larry read more

Munchies Southern Soul - Soul Food Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Can I say "YUM" !!!! We went a hour before the restaurant was closing. We were greeted with great hospitality and can we talk about the food? What a great decision. Our recommendation would be to GO TO THIS PLACE!!. The restaurant was clean and the environment was nice. Only regret was that we did not purchase more food. read more

This place is a must visit if you are in the area or passing through!! I found the restaurant on Google and it was a great move to go after reading through the reviews. The pictures don't do the food justices as we can't capture the flavor and freshness of our selections. Everything was cooked to order which was great as nothing was sitting out... the crunch on the chicken was great!! The guys were awesome Hosts, southern gentlemen who were funny and personable... the service was great!! We may go right back before heading home... yes, it was that good. The price points were great with all three meals, dessert for all three, and drinks for just under $100... looking to support a local business with a great product, then stop by Munchies and say, 'Hi' to the fellas... such a great experience!! Thank you... and for sports watchers, there are TVs and bar seats with a variety of seating. read more

The Food was DELICIOUS! The service was EXCELLENT! The ambiance was nice, it's up and coming most of all clean. But someone better get Lee out of the Kitchen, the food was SO GOOD I had to get me a meal to go. I am big on reviews and love the truth for somewhere I'm going to eat. But this place I will come back before I leave town. And definitely recommend all who come through the area. read more

Location was close to our lodgings. It was plenty of parking at the location. The establishment was clean and busy. That's always a good sign. We ordered the crab bites for our starter and whiting fish with fries. I enjoyed everything. read more

My visit was a nightmare. I went to this restaurant for dinner with three other adults. As we were walking toward the restaurant, we crossed paths with a white male who looked to be going in the same direction. But, he stopped just short of the entrance to smoke a cigarette. We spoke and mentioned that this was our first visit, and we were really looking forward to a delicious meal. He said he was the cook in Munchies and also the plumber! Really? Unbelievable! When we walked in, there was no one to greet us. A customer told us to sit anywhere, which we did. There was a female waitress delivering a glass of lemonade to a table. She then went to the back, and we never saw her again. She was the only wait staff on duty. We ended up sitting beside a lady with two kids. She gave us her paper menus and said that she had been waiting for quite some time for her food. This was her first time visiting, too. We noticed another couple eating out of Styrofoam containers and using plastic forks. The cook that was smoking outside finally came in, washed his hands, and went to work cleaning, not cooking. Meanwhile, the lady waiting for her food continued to do so, while he took a smoke break and thereafter. We thought it was ironic that a white man who doubled as a plumber was hired to cook "soul" food in this establishment. Go figure! There was absolutely NO air conditioner or fans running, and it was awfully hot and muggy in that restaurant. I found it difficult to breathe. So, after waiting for too long for service and no one coming to our table to provide it, we decided to leave. We will NEVER visit this place again! On another note, the inside of this restaurant looked thrown together. Nothing in there made customers feel welcomed. This was NOT a good experience. If I could rate it lower than one, I would definitely do that. read more

Stop back to have Lunch.19$ ,lunch only price,8 wings and one side! Other times 3-8 12$ for wings and 2sides! Great new resturant!

The food was absolutely delicious. We ate there three times within a week. very quick and courteous..

We decided to visit Munchies before visiting the area and we're glad we did! Marcus took good care of us. He's a very mannerable young Man! The ice maker was down, but they quickly sent for bags of ice. We weren't impressed by the bags being thrown on the floor to break up the ice but the taste of the food made up for that! I had whiting fish with greens and yams. My husband enjoyed fried chicken with mac and cheese and cabbage. Sweet tea....of course! Carrot cake for dessert. We shared it all and enjoyed everything!! The ambiance could use a little work. They have TVs which was right on time for my Sports Junkie spouse! We highly recommend and will definitely return if we visit again. read more

Excellent food and portion sizes. Wait time lowered rating . Chief came to table to check on meal quality

Munchies was unusually busy for the size of the cafe. The service was a little slow because of a recent newspaper article on how good the food was. The place is a little restaurant in a strip mall. The kind of place that great food is hide. The food was outstanding and the portions were large. read more

We had fried chicken and pork chops. Both outstanding. Can't remember having better greens. Service was excellent. Comfortable chairs, nice place. Will definitely be back. read more

Had the fried chicken and collards, they were amazing! Owner came out and talked to us and treated us like family. I will definitely be back! read more

Went to Munchies for dinner. Had a large order. Food was cooked to order. Server was friendly, as well as the cooks. Food was very good, seasoned well and large portions. Would recommend this restura t. read more