If you're looking for a solid, classic breakfast spot, Roosters Cafe and Grill absolutely delivers. This place is all about the staples. Nothing fancy, just good, reliable breakfast done right in a country kitchen-style setting. The space is full of rooster memorabilia, which adds a fun, homey vibe. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, giving that genuine Southern hospitality. Service was very quick and the food came out almost immediately. I ordered the loaded hash browns, a short stack of pancakes, and the corned beef hash. The hash browns were made with real shredded potatoes, not those weird cubed ones, which was a big plus. The corned beef hash was the canned style, but it was cooked perfectly with a great crisp on it. No complaints from me. Just know what you're coming for. This isn't a trendy brunch spot with craft cocktails and avocado toast. It's a tried-and-true breakfast joint where you go when you want a classic, satisfying meal. read more

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First time trying this place. Very good food with good pricing. The eggs, home fries and breakfast burrito were good. The side if cream chipped beef was also good. I added sugar, butter and hot sauce to the grits. read more

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Great place!! We stopped in for breakfast after flower shopping! Great coffee!! Wonderful and warm service. So many choices of Benedict, and the daily specials... cinnamon toast crunch waffles!? I mean, come on!!!! We'll be visiting again and again! I need to try their specialty coffees! read more

Been going there once a week for breakfast since it opened. The menu continues to go up in price and the "add on charges" are getting ridiculous. Extra for an English muffin $1.05 in stead of toast...really? Today, we ask for a to-go cup for my wife's ice tea ($3.10) that she didn't finish and now, as of today it cost $.35 extra for styrofoam cup! New policy, the new waitress shot back! Ole Rooster has lost our weekly business. It's bad enough the industry pricing for a 16oz unsweetened ice tea is $.05-08 per serving. We ask if we wanted a to-go iced tea how much.....$3.10 ! ! No more second serving where you could take it with you! Their attitude was like it was our fault. Plenty of other places to go. And we will be going there! read more

Drove by this place a few times and decided that I would stop in for breakfast one day so I did. The restaurant was pretty calm and seating was plenty. I was greeted almost immediately and told someone would be with me shortly. After about five minutes I was escorted to my table and given a menu and had my drink order taken while I perused the menu. When the waitress came back I placed my order and continued to scope out the restaurant. The decor is somewhat old school and unique if you had to ask me. The customers seem to enjoy themselves and the staff were friendly and kind, several came by and spoke and held small chit chat while making their rounds. After about ten minutes or so, my food arrived. Not too shabby. The presentation itself was enough to satisfy me. However the food was good enough to warrant another visit as well. Nothing that'll blow your socks off but just good ol fashioned breakfast food. Salt and pepper to your taste. You're welcome. read more

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Roosters is a great local spot with large portions and great prices. The food was delicious, and hot. The service is beyond friendly and sweet. When you come here you feel like you are home. This is a must especially if you are looking for an incredible breakfast. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I'm gonna need to move them down to a not recommended. I've been a semi regular since they opened at their new location. Earlier this week a service dog was in the restaurant which was ok by law. But the male hostess was constantly petting the dog and never washed his hands. This is disgusting! He also was wiping tables down. Staff has been great! Food meh, waffle is best thing on menu for me. Coffee weak sauce. But obviously no supervision if this is going on with unsanitary conditions. I will not return and regret going nuclear with a 1 star. read more

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Perfect experience. Breakfast had large portions with amazing flavor. Service was quick and very friendly. Super Clean! There are some unique menu options "Don't be shy!" you are going to love all of them read more

Why haven't I tried this place before! It's not like you have displays of roosters everywhere inviting you to come! Lol So when you come in I can't say much about the plain furnishings, but they do place cute rooster decore for that home country feeling. Plus the service was excellent. I know it's been here a long while. So it's gonna be good. Also feel that good vibe knowing it's a local favorite. Let's dive in....so I ordered "Crabby Benny & Side of Bacon " I always order the hollandaise sauce on the side,as I like to taste my food and not smother it with too much sauce. Wow! When they brought out the benny my eyes lit. I never seen the muffin so big. I was pleasantly surprised! Most places have standard muffin, so you never see it underneath the toppings, but this was so cool as the muffin was large (see pic). Benny was perfectly delicious, and they pouched the eggs just right! And they packed the Benny with a good amount of crab. The home fries was nice and crispy along with the side of Bacon. Just how I like them. Let's just say I left very happy and content. I definitely will go back! The food and vibe was great! read more

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Upon arrival we were greeted with a friendly person and even though they looked really busy we were seated immediately. Our first time here. Looked over the lunch menu. Our waitress was so great. Very friendly and helpful. I asked about the Gyro. She gave me recommendations and I went with it. Great food. Came out fresh and hot. Love the fries. So much food we got a to go box. Later on the food was still delicious. They have a lot to offer. Casual but I still like to dress nice. They serve breakfast and lunch all day but we only concentrated on the lunch portion. Even on a busy Saturday they were great. If you out this way. Drop in. We had such a great experience we will be back read more

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A terrific local diner. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is wonderful and the service is quick. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Country fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food is pretty good and priced descent, but the owner hassles the staff over something as inexpensive as refills and Togo cups. He also treats the staff with disrespect in front of the customers. I will not patronize a place that has that type of environment. read more

Brought my mom, brother, and sister in law for brunch. We were greeted and sat immediately. The walls are painted with chics beach from years ago. Very homey and comfortable. Our server was very sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the stuffed French toast with blueberries, sausage, and over easy eggs. Everything was cooked to perfection. I will be coming back. It's a very nice mom and pops locals spot. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Loved the food and the service. You really need to rethink your military discount policy. We served you and our country to make this great nation safe. Some of us came back not as healthy as we left. Alot of disabilities are not evident outwardly - PTSD, AGENT ORANGE and soforth. Is a small discount to show appreciation to much to ask? read more

Named Rooster since the bird crows to start the day, this cute restaurant serves all-day breakfast and lunch in Chic Beach, right off of Shore Drive, in Virginia Beach, VA. I have partaken in their lunch but have eaten twice for breakfast. The customer service was good the first time, but not so much the second time--we waited quite a bit for lemons, napkins, and our bill. We watched several people who came after us leave before us, and we were still waiting. Now to the food. While I can't remember what I ate the first time I visited, I do remember what I drank--a wonderful flight of mimosas. I knew the food was good enough to be willing to give it a second try. The freshly squeezed orange on this trip was phenomenal. This time around, I grabbed the crabby omelet. My omelet was good and cheesy, with lump crab meat. I could tell someone was in the back cracking crabs open because, with every fifth bite, there was a piece of shell in my omelet. I slowly started building a pile of shells, slowing my eating. I plan to come back, but I will avoid the seafood omelet. read more

Good food, fair prices. We stopped by Sunday after church for brunch. My wife had the chicken benny. A good take on eggs Benedict with thinly sliced fried chicken instead of ham. I had the country fried steak with grits and pancakes instead of toast ($1 extra). My steak was great. Tender, no gristle. Grits are grits. Three eggs over easy done just right. The pancakes were good, and I saved them for last like a dessert. The two of us were stuffed and left a good deal eggs and home fries behind. The house won this round. Total price 30 bucks. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Chicken benny - eggs Benedict and home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Out of town girl here! And let me tell you how much I enjoyed having breakfast here. The place is cute with all the rooster decorations! I loved it. The girls were super nice to us and took our order right away. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. I'll definitely come back here whenever I'm back in town. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Servers were super nice and welcoming. The place was calm, even with all the tables they had to handle - Kudos to the staff! The food was good and plentiful for the amount you pay. The eggs, pancakes and potatoes were all cooked perfectly. Would definitely come again for breakfast. read more

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Love the remodel from the old restaurant though the booth benches along the wall are the same (uncomfortable). I'm very happy they kept the mural and was delighted by the addition of bar seating. Very friendly staff from the hostess, Tara, to our waitress. Very surprised and happy to see someone I knew from way back when. Food came out fast even though they were busy and all our orders were correct. The only complaint was that the home fries weren't seasoned. Everything was hot and we appreciated the gentleman who went around making sure everyone's coffee was filled. I def will be back. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Greek breakfast with over easy eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Roosters is a local diner off shore drive in Virginia Beach. You can tell the cafe is popular as it's normally very busy on the weekends. I've visited twice and both times I was let down by their service and the quality of the food. My son is very particular about his pancakes not being cooked too well-both times they were really hard and I felt like the server wasn't too concerned with us because we were a table of 2. The food I have ordered has always been good but nothing to rave about. I consider roosters an average diner with good prices. The interior is really nice with beautiful paintings of the lofsl read more

As regulars of the old location, we came to the new location on 04/30/23 around 1030am, knowing that there could be a wait which there was and the hostess took our number and we waited in our car. Once they called us to let us know our table was ready it was so awesome to see them so busy and that the staff from the old location were there. Sarah was our server and she is so wonderful every time. She remembers my name which is awesome. They were extremely busy and hustling as best they could with the crowd. We ordered the Lobster Bisque (which is so good), Southern Benedict special and my favorite the Greek Salad wrap with fries. Service was a bit slow and their ticketing system had gone down for a moment but we were just sitting back and watching the crowd as we waited. It did not bother us as we knew it would be busy and they are still working out their kinks with the new location. We will continue to be regulars here and I know that they will eventually get their rhythm going like they did at their old location. So please be patient with them :) read more

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Popped in here on my way home from a solo day trip and was highly impressed. Everyone was friendly, the service was top notch, and the restaurant itself is absolutely adorable and homey. They carry the rooster/farm theme all the way into the bathrooms with art, wall hangings, and cute framed quotes. The entire place is very clean and cozy and I'm glad I noticed them and stopped in. I had the Chicken Benny and it was a fantastic late breakfast option. The chicken was well seasoned and crispy. Home fries were also well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. The eggs were poached to perfection, and I left satisfied and full. I've seen some other reviews mentioning small portion sizes for the price, but I was quite happy with my plate. Will definitely be stopping in next time I'm in the 757 to try some other menu items. The dessert case particularly caught my eye, but I was too full to sample anything! Definitely check them out if you're visiting the area. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Chicken Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food: Was amazing as always. I had the Roosters Special. Service : Ms Beth was amazing . All the workers here are on point and very nice. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - The roosters special. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Restaurant is small and homey. Staff is friendly as well! The food was really good and inexpensive. Service was fast as well! I had the corned beef hash breakfast; it came with 3 eggs, home fries, and I substituted the sidekick pancakes. Everything was fresh, and there were large portions! The only thing I wished they had that wasn't on the menu was lattes! Will visit this place more often. read more

So, I was a big fan of the first Rooster Café location on Northampton Blvd. But upon visiting the new one on Pleasure House Rd, I had an even more positive experience than the last!! The inside of the restaurant is very nice and newly remodeled. They have a bar now, offering different mixed drinks and breakfast shots. Their bakery section also seems to be expanded, offering red velvet cake, cheesecake, chocolate fudge cake, coffee cake, and carrot cake - in addition to their usual baklava. Admittedly, my boyfriend and I had attempted to go to Bay Local on Shore Dr that morning but parking was absolutely packed. So... we decided on Rooster, but I still had the craving for some seafood in my mind. Therefore, I got the fried fish sandwich with fries and coleslaw. I was a bit skeptical ordered it there, but the sandwich was actually one of the best I've ever had. It was delicious!!! The fish was crispy and had a fresh taste. It wasn't dry at all either, it was quite tender and cooked perfectly. Yum!!! The coleslaw was also tasty! I love sweet slaw. And their fries.... soo crispy and flavorful! My boyfriend got the country fried steak platter. He did a sidekick pancake instead of the toast, 2 over-well eggs, and home fries on the side. It looked really tasty. I was half thinking I should have got breakfast by how yummy it looks. But both of us were beyond delighted with our meals, and all the while, our fantastic waitress was making sure our drinks were filled and that we had everything we needed. After our meal, I grabbed a piece of carrot cake to go. It was fresh and tasty! It had a lot of raisins, which you may or may not like. On top of my already glowing experience, our brunch came at a great deal!! Everything we got was only $37 plus tax. Rooster Café really checks all the boxes and I can't wait to come back! read more

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We used to drive by the old location every day but never tried it. We are SO glad they moved to Pleasure House! They have fantastic breakfasts but their hamburgers are the best in town! Juicy and so delicious! Great selections for breakfast and lunch with added specials. They recently added avocado toast with a balsamic drizzle. My husband loves the Hatteras clam chowder. It is very obvious that the owner uses top quality ingrediants. The staff and servers are professional and very pleasant and always provide great service. We are regulars and plan to enjoy this restaurant for a long time!! read more

Good food. Excellent service. Really like the jambalaya! I think it was day one for the waitress. Hope she stays. Very pleasant/personable.

The worst breakfast I have ever had! Waffles were supposed to be Belgian but were thinner than pancakes. The potatoes had a funny taste to them and the eggs were overcooked. read more

Service and food is always good. You can't go wrong. Their bread is from a local bakery so no bagged bread for them.

My first time here they used to be on North Hampton and I never made it to that location. First of all the people so friendly everyone from the to the person greeting you to the waitresses that in itself would bring back.. the food was good. I ordered the crab omelette and a Keylime pie mimosa. My omelette was a little overcooked, but everything else was good I really enjoyed the grits. The restaurant was clean and it had a really nice family feel to it. read more

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Good food, friendly efficient waitstaff reasonable prices with an extensive menu. Only down side is its only open fir breakfast and lunch

Sat for over ten minutes without a single waitress acknowledging we were there. Left without breakfast. They were not even slightly busy. Terrible service. We used to love Roosters at its previous location. So sad. We will not be returning. read more

It's a very cute place but we had a terrible experience. Our food arrived cold, my mimosa tasted like vinegar, the waitress was very sweet but more interested in the regulars than us. We both ended up sick after. read more

Our table had biscuits and gravy, waffles, pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Best part of everything was the homemade orange juice . Food was par, nothing to write home about. Both biscuit and gravy's had different color gravy. read more

We love this new location. It's not very far from the old one but at least 2 1/2 times the size. And they now have a liquor license. The food was great as always as was the service. My improvements would be to take care of the ceiling leak and replace the discolored tiles and offer an omelet with less than 3 eggs. I can't eat that much. Took it home but it won't taste as good. read more

I'd like to visit a few more times, mostly because we had a 4/5 star experience this past weekend. I came by for breakfast with my kids a little after 9 AM on Saturday, 4/22 and was told there would be a 15 minute wait. They took my name, I brought the kids outside to keep the front area from crowding, and it was definitely 15 minutes. Madeline (so sorry if I misspelled her name!) was our waitress and she was very sweet and as attentive as she could be. It was very busy, and she had quite a few tables, but we never waited long for drink and coffee refills. She took our order relatively quickly and my kids were thrilled with their Mickey Mouse pancakes. I had the crab cake eggs benedict and it was not bad. The poached eggs were great, and the hollandaise was good. I brought home a breakfast skillet for my husband and he said it was "good, pretty good." Please keep in mind this is a popular location, and they're adjusting to a new work space and getting their flow back as cooks and servers. I'm looking forward to returning for more breakfasts and brunches with my little family and hope to turn this into a semi-regular weekend visit. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Mickey Mouse pancake with sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Roosters was just a great breakfast/lunch spot all around. They have a plentiful menu with selections for all dietary needs, large portions are a bonus, and service is very attendant! Ambience is upbeat and beachy with a very cool ocean themed marbled floor. Clean and comfortable! Well worth it if you have to wait to get in! read more

Great food all the time!!! The service is always on point. The interior is so welcoming and the floor.... That floor is everything!!! Go. Eat. Enjoy. read more

Let's start with the best part of the new Roosters Cafe: Service was impeccable during our 11:30 visit on a Thursday. We had a friendly, responsive waitress who kept our soda refills coming and couldn't have been more professional. And now the egregious affront: Roosters is among those embracing the growing trend of having the audacity to charge customers a 3.50% FEE for using a credit card. Mind you, I'm among those customers that hands my card to the waitress before looking at the bill... so, SUPRISE! This tactic should not only be pointed out clearly on the menu, but waitresses should alert customers before they pay with a credit card. BOO! The new location in the former Waffletown offers some minor cosmetic improvements (cool floors with "waves" painted into concrete), but it still looks a bit tattered (tile drop-down ceilings). My friend and I ordered burgers, which were fine, but the side of fries was oddly sparse. It all adds up to a 3... I'm certain I'll return and bring friends... but I was expecting more from this "new" eatery. read more

Roosters Cafe & Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food was good, service fine. Immediately upon walking in, you can see you're going to be nickel-and-dimed by the numerous signs encouraging the 'cash discount', which is their way of saying they're passing on their credit card fees to the customer. Everything is 'more expensive' than the menu says if you pay with a credit card. The table was sticky - let me reiterate that it was a clean table, it was just sticky. Total for 2 breakfast entrees (no substitutions), a coffee, and a crush (no prices on drink menu, the crush was $9) was a whopping $48. In the same section on the bottom menu where they point out all the things you can be upcharged for (such as sharing a plate) there is also a discount section including First Responders. We were told after requesting the printed discount that they do not honor that anymore, so false advertising there. Update the menus to reflect the actual prices and discounts, please. Overall, while the food was good, the business model is tacky. read more