Stopped in after Googling "protein shakes Mechanicsville" and was so glad I did! Great variety of…read moreproducts--protein shakes, energy teas, and iced coffees--with tons of flavor options for each. The shop is bright, clean, and super cute, and the owner was incredibly kind and helpful. I tried the Peanut Butter Overload shake--so good! I'll definitely be back.

Wow. All I had was apps. The knishes. The pierogi…read more I think Guy Fieri said it best: "I don't know that anyone has ever done pierogis like this." I second that. Stunning. What in the world ... who are these magicians? Tasty and fulfilling and delightful. One of the best Jewish joints I've ever been in. One of the best places EVER I've been in. Wowza!

I wish I could give them more than five stars. Perly's is hands down one of the best restaurants…read morein Richmond and a place that I find myself recommending to everyone and to think we almost didn't stop in. If you're visiting for breakfast, The Schnorrer it's an absolute must try it's the perfect introduction to what makes pearly so special they're corned beef hash is easily the best I've ever had perfectly seasoned flavorful and cooked just right and the potato lot keys are incredible crispy on the outside tender on the inside packed with flavor Everything that we tried was delicious and of course there's no way we could eat everything so the bagels and smear we just took home and savored at another time. Whether you're just passing through or want to take a trip to Richmond just to try them definitely deserves to be added to your want to go list The service was impeccable

I was meeting a couple friends for brunch, and so we didn't all get there at the same time. The…read morehost was kind enough to still seat me at a table good for 3 while I wait for my friends even though they actually had quite a full house. So I really appreciated that. Our waiter was also actually quite patient (there was a bit of a wait until my friends got there; I'm sorry!). They had a dj the morning I was there, and I really liked the vibe. Their menu have more than enough options for brunch and drinks. I hope they extend their menu for more lunch items than brunch/breakfast items though! Once everyone was there, we finally ordered! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with the side of Lulu's house potatoes and a pomegranate mule. The pomegranate mule was quite strong, and I enjoyed it so much I ordered another one. LOL. The bacon cheeseburger was exactly as I requested. I have no notes. Overall, wonderful experience and would definitely recommend.

Food: -Try their style of potatoes! It is very flavorful…read moreand 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

I'll give you the facts…read more The coffee is weak. The fried potatoes are boiled and tasteless The food takes a while. The bacon is amazing. They should have a huge shrine erected to that bacon. The waffle fries are good. The pancakes are killer. The waffles are good. All in all a good experience.

Unfortunately, my experience at The Benedict in Chester, Virginia, was extremely disappointing. The…read moreservice was incredibly slow, and the food and drinks were nowhere near worth the hype. I ordered an espresso martini (that I had to return), eggs, turkey bacon, and an English muffin. The eggs were overcooked and lacked any freshness. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits and described them as completely unseasoned. The grits tasted like plain white grits with shrimp simply placed on top, rather than a flavorful, savory dish. Another friend ordered a burger, which arrived overcooked with burnt buns. Overall, everything tasted as though it had been prepared ahead of time and left sitting on a hot plate or reheated in an oven before being served. Nothing tasted freshly made, and the quality simply did not match the reputation or expectations. Sadly, this was a very underwhelming dining experience, and I would not return or recommend it based on our visit.

Food is always good, service, not so much. We gave our name to the hostess, she said it would be 15…read moreto 20 min, so we walked around the block. Did 1 lap and came back which took 5 min at best. Never got a text saying our table was ready. When we got back from our 1 lap around the block, there were multiple tables available, still no text saying our table was ready. There were 2 seats available at the bar, which in any other restaurant is FCFS, so we took a seat. The hostess came up to us and said that the bar was already requested by 2 other guest who were waiting and asked us to move to a table. We moved to a table where it took us over 10 min to get our drink order in. Drinks did not come right out, took another 10 min to get a sweet tea. It was 2pm and they were not slammed busy during this time. Will prob take our business elsewhere next time. Did not feel welcomed by any means. This was not our first time here. Seems like every time we come, there's always an issue with the service. Food is great though.

Had a fantastic lunch here. Very cool location, friendly staff, and the food was unreal. I will…read morelovingly recall the RVA Chicken sandwich for sometime to come.

I still day dream about the big macaroon sandwiches I purchased for my customers. The team there…read morewas phenomenal. I came in with a large order and they got working on it right away. The place is just like any other cute coffee spot.

Whisk sits on the corner of E. Main Street in Richmond, marked by a big black-and-white logo…read morepainted on the brick and a stunning portrait mural wrapping the side of the building. You can't miss it. Step inside and the corner location pays off -- gorgeous afternoon light pouring through a row of vintage stained glass set above the front windows, throwing color all over the pink-and-white interior. Chandelier with little fabric shades, topiary along the ledge, counter seating to watch the street. Charming spot. One small heads-up: the menu is a digital screen, and it wasn't working when I visited -- so you're ordering a bit blind, leaning on the bakery case and whatever the staff can tell you. Not a dealbreaker, but worth knowing going in. And you're really here for the baked goods, which hold up. The kouign-amann was the standout -- deeply caramelized, lacquered, shatteringly flaky with that signature sugar crust. I also grabbed two macarons (a berry-pink one and a teal with chocolate filling) that were exactly right: crisp shell, chewy center, generous filling. No complaints. The case is stocked with range -- lemon bars, quiche, chocolate cherry walnut cookies, confetti sandwich cookies, Florentines, a vegan peanut butter option, pineapple upside-down, and more. Plenty of GF and vegan labeling, which is nice to see. You can watch them pulling fresh trays from the proofer behind the counter. A few other notes: it's a small operation, so selection depends on what's come out of the oven that day, and the working area behind the counter is tight and a little cluttered (charming, but not polished). Corner parking is street-only and that intersection gets busy. Bottom line -- a genuinely good Richmond bakery with real pastry chops and a beautiful corner space. Get the kouign-amann before they sell out.

best breakfast burrito hands down. i've ever had. super good with the carnitas. these tortillas are…read morecrazy. love it with some pulled pork. the size is smaller than what you would think but the price reflects that and still it's literally perfect. brisket taco for lunch. really good. honestly everything here is so good. I love their sides. I love their coffee drinks. their cookies. idk I miss their old space with the garage doors but hey, the food is still awesome.

Been meaning to go here for a while based on all the great things I've heard about The Smoky Mug. I…read morewas not disappointed when I finally had the chance to check them out. The food and service were top notch. We sat at the bar which gave us a good view of all the happening. There is plenty of room to sit inside as well as out. I am a sucker for smoked turkey and was extra excited to hear they still had some. That with the greens and potato salad was the perfect. The turkey was flavorful and juicy. The greens have just the right amount of spice and the potato salad cooled it down. Can't forget to mention the tortillas! So good! I will for sure be back.