I have had a new tradition over the past three weeks. I go to Lakeside Deli every Thursday and have…read morethe Chopped Cheese sandwich and an order of fries. For those of you who are unfamiliar with a chopped cheese sandwich, let me break it down for you. A chopped cheese sandwich is when a burger is cooked steak and cheese style and put on a hoagie roll. This sounds like it should be a simple concept but so many sandwiches fall short of hitting the mark. THIS ONE DOES NOT! The meat on this sandwich is cooked wonderfully. The seasoning is perfect. The temperature is excellent. It's juicy and not any way overcooked. It smells amazing as soon as you open the bag. The fries are also a sticking point for me. They are golden brown and have just the right amount of salt and crunch to them without being dried out. My lunch is always really in minutes and I enjoy talking to the owner while I wait. He always greets me with a smile and makes my business feel appreciated. There are several other menu options but I am so smitten with this one that I have not ventured to try anything else.

I stopped in for a couple of sandwiches at just the right time! I ordered a cheesesteak hoagie and…read morea tuna salad sandwich after visiting the Lakeside farmer's market nearby. The owner was so pleasant and kind, and allowed me to make modifications to the sandwiches. It took about 10 minutes for them to be prepared fresh, and in that time, so many other folks flooded into the store to order too! It was great to see how popular they were, given that the sandwiches were excellent. It's close by, so I plan to return soon.

Perfectly executed brunch! We had Croque Cristo and Shrimp and grits- and both were excellent…read more Croque was soft French toast covered in crispy cheese and ham with an egg- sweet and salty- everything! Shrimp and grits were spicy and creamy and fantastic. Even the side potatos were perfectly cooked. Service was friendly and good. Atmosphere is cute and cozy. We will definitely be back!

My partner and I were looking for a nice place to get dinner after visiting the grand opening of…read morethe Universal Arts Teaching Gallery in Shockoe Bottom. We landed on The Neighbor on Mac Arthur Avenue in Bellevue (based on a recommendation by a co-worker). We had a great time, trying both a dinner special, a Turkey Melt, and a menu staple the Edgar Allen Poe Boy, with shrimp. Both were very good. The highlight of the meal was dessert, a blueberry and raspberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. It was a perfect mix of warm fruit, a tasty crust, and vanilla ice cream slowly melting on top. We look forward to going back to try some of the other menu items, and we will definitely save room for dessert!

We were in the Richmond area to pick up a car and I found this gem after a successful car…read morepurchase. Great service, incredibly great food, and all for a great price. Had a nice conversation with our bartender/server and would highly recommend Hobnob if you're looking for a place that makes everything from scratch! PS How can you go wrong with a place called Hobnob?!

Hobnob has become a regular pick for our book club meetings because the food and vibes are…read moreconsistently wonderful! This past Thursday evening, the gals and I shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio and the shrimp fried green tomatoes. For my entree, I opted for the mushroom tortellini which was phenomenal. The pesto cream sauce was velvety and delicious! Our server was attentive and fun! Definitely a great place to enjoy the patio if the weather is nice!

What an incredible place! Admittedly, the line was really long...but it was Mother's Day, so that…read moreis to be expected. Sitting at the bar, we were served immediately and were able to order food. If you are lucky enough, you will get to meet local legend, musicIan Jimmy Catlett, where you can even enjoy a drink from the menu "What Jimmy Drinks". Luke was a very attentive bartender, server and greeter. With good insight into what is what on the menu and behind the bar. We even got to meet Sara Beth herself (sorry Sarah if I used the wrong one) the SB behind the name! If you don't lead with "Glitter on the Mattress" you are missing out! The atmosphere was welcoming, inviting and full of nostalgic decor.

This spot was exactly my vibe - vibey, colorful, dive bar like with friendly staff and great food…read more Came in at 9:45AM on a Saturday and got one of the last spots in the place, at the bar. The bartender Luke was on his game and got me water and coffee quickly there after. The place was busy but everything seemed to work like a well oiled machine. The house coffee is solid and they did have a cold coffee option. The spicy bloody mary with the bacon was one of my favorites - definitely a more homemade vibe which was what I prefer. I also got their current jello shot (lemon and lavender) which was refreshing and big for $3. The menu had a bunch of items that caught my eye - breakfast burrito, pancake stacks, eggs benedict, etc. I went with the breakfast burrito with a side of sweet potato has. The burrito was great - filling but not super large, though I would have loved a tiny bit more jalapenos personally. Even without a meat, it was tasty and well balanced, especially with the side sriracha sour cream. I definitely need to come back to try the chicken salad or grilled cheese or some pancakes because everything looked fantastic. Service was quick, food was great, prices were solid. They have outdoor seating, bar seating, and friendly folks working. I'll definitely be back.

As a New Yorker, ariannas reminded me of the Italian joints back home. It was pretty empty on a…read moreSaturday early evening, so it was surprising service was just ok. We got what we needed, but sometimes it took a while to get a hold of our server for extra items or refills. In any case, the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was just so good. Huge plate, so I had leftovers of course. I also ordered a cannoli. First, it was a nice "regular" sized one and not the mini ones you find at many places. It was so good and authentic.

Casual dining with a nice variety of menu offerings. Prices are reasonable and the food is tasty…read more It's a perfect neighborhood spot for pick up or dine in.

I may... Have…read moreordered too much. I mean, for a certain value of 'too much', anyhow. I could have ordered One of the bowls and fed both of us. But I can't resist, and it means I have fed two people dinner, and have enough food left to feed us both breakfast and lunch tomorrow, from one sandwich, one special bowl, some dip and a few pitas. There, uh... There is no leftover pistachio cake. It was like eating a ricotta and pistachio cream cloud. But details. The hummus is smooth and tart. The muhummara is some of the best I've ever had; not quite sweet, not quite spicy, but rich and delicious. The pitas are made in house. Enough said, neh? Order extra pitas. The spicy lamb and beef sandwhich is actually a wrap, but they've toasted the outside, and the inside has the expected meats and fries and bits of pickle and so on one ahould expect of a shawarma. The bowl is an excellent adventire for anyone who is; indecisive, new to levantine food, starving, or interestwd in variety. There's meat, cumin rice, pickled onions, slaw, tabbouleh, hummus, salad... But of everything. And honestly, we should have just eaten in. It's a pleasant little space, clean with touches of decor that enhance instead of being oppressive. The staff we spoke with was lovely and helpful and even funny. The wait was minimal. 100% going back- I need to try the entire rest of the menu. Everything has been amazing, I know the rest will be too.

My goodness. I'm still in my happy place after eating here. We got the lamb and beef shawarma as a…read morebowl and as a sandwich. The meat was tender, wonderfully seasoned, and delicious. We got two fresh pitas before the meal which were still puffed up and full of steam, both crunchy and soft. Bread is one of the best foods humans have ever made, and this was an amazing example of it. Across our two dishes, along with the main food, came pickled beets, cabbage, and cucumber pickles, delicious garlicy hummus, creamy tsatsiki, a spicy and tangy sauce with a bite, another sauce with tahini that I couldn't identify, but which was delicious as well. There was even more, and everything was so fresh, so delicious and so clearly made with care. This place 100% deserves the rating it has. Do yourself a favor and check it out, especially in the summer as there's nice patio seating outside.

The bathrooms are so clean. And like, the bartender?? Amazing, so nice, so sweet. I got the Rueben…read moreand homiagosh, superb. 11/10.

It's always great to find a hidden gem on a Tuesday night. I enjoyed the option of sitting outside…read morelistening to the band or sitting inside. I tried the loaded nachos with chili and it was delicious. Try a ginger ale with a splash of cranberry, so refreshing. If you are not a public dancer( dance floor (optional) you can play giant card game at your table. There are also slot machines and televisions with sporting events viewable. Chris( owner) was a pleasure to meet and Rebecca gave excellent service

They conveniently stopped by our complex, so had to try them out, and so glad we did. Pulled pork…read moresandwich on a brioche bun topped with coleslaw was excellent, as well as the maple wings...yum! Flavors were really good, service was fast and efficient as we didn't wait long at all for our food. Next time will try the brisket egg rolls and the nachos as we work through the menu :)

We had BBQ from Smokey 191 while waiting for trivia to start on Thursday evening. The menu is small…read moreand off to the side, but the staff were friendly, and service was quick. Everything was delicious! The BBQ Mac n Cheese is a generous serving, the chicken-lettuce wraps less so. The "dinners" come with sides like baked beans or cole slaw. Can definitely recommend!

Lives up to its 5 stars…read more AMAZING FOOD , AMAZING ATMOSPHERE, AMAZING SERVICE ! I AM SOOOOO GLAD WE STOPPED! Literally one of the best small businesses I've ever been to, very welcoming people, they didn't even know me from TikTok but still treated me like I was IMPORTANT !!! that's the type of businesses I shout out and review on my TikTok! Hope my video brings even more business! I wish yall nothing but success. this places vibe was incredible. if you like chicken parm get the parmadilla! Their lime made is so GOOD.

Best dilla ever. Monster dilla for only 10 dollars. Service was quick and it's a nice little place…read morethat is really cooly decorated on the interior. This place is worth your business.

Best food ever! A hidden jem in metro Richmond area!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Reliable burger/fries/hot dog spot on lakeside! Love that that they have shakes, and don't sleep on…read moretheir breakfast! Service is usually pretty quick and it's fun being at a local staple. Always clean and tidy. Also love that they'll put jalapeños on anything.