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    Sunnyside Cafe & Restaurant

    3.8 (503 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Nikole B.

    Typical diner feel. It was very busy but they take your name and call or text you when your table is ready. Our waitress, Shannon, was excellent. Our food was taking a very long time but she kept us informed and let us know the kitchen was running behind. Prices are decent but I have to admit, my steak and cheese sandwich fell flat. There was hardly any meat or cheese. The bread was good though. My friend had the pancake combo. She did not like the bacon. The pancakes are HUGE and heavy. She had a coffee to drink and I had the Uncle Sam Irish coffee. The flavor was perfect and just a hint of bourbon. Park on the street or in a garage. They do not have their own parking lot and you will get towed if you park in the one beside the building. Overall, slightly disappointed in the food but Shannon was fabulous.

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    Tamara S.

    Yumtastic!! The cafe is real homey and smells absolutely divine. Our waitress, Erica was super helpful and one of the most attentive servers we have had in a long time. Our breakfast was yummilicious! My husband had the Sunnyside supreme omelet. It is the best omelet I have ever tasted, hands down!! And yes, I said my husband ordered it. lol So, we will be back to Sunnyside Cafe before me leave VA so I can order it and have all to myself! I have a the French toast combo with GF bread. So so yummy!! The beat GF French toast I ever had! We left the cafe super full and equally satisfied. A VA beach stop EVERYTIME now.

    Nutella French Toast

    The servers at Sunnyside Cafe made me totally remember how it was in the past at your local diner. They knew your coffee, your favorite, and they did it with a smile. The flower petal shaped waffles is a genius shape for proper measured bites. The corned beef hash was made from Brisket and not canned meat. This again..genius! Most establishments don't take time to make this side dish better. Sunnyside did! The Sunnyside is the smartest on the strip in knowing what people like.

    Hammed A.

    This is your typical all-American diner, serving traditional American breakfast, lunch, and dinner classics. I visited a couple times while in Virginia Beach. On one occasion, I dined in with family. I returned the following morning, but for a to-go order. Both visits were breakfast food experiences. The dine-in experience was very good. The customer service was very good and the food was good. In my opinion the food is comparable to other diners in the surrounding area of Atlantic Avenue with regard to quality and portion size. This restaurant is a good option for early morning breakfast and they accommodate large groups. They experience a rush during peak breakfast hours, so plan accordingly or consider making reservations if you can. I'll visit again when in the area. Given them a try.

    Waffle Combo
    Jocelyn J.

    Had the opportunity to visit this place while on vacation. The customer service was a bit wonky honestly but we tried not to let it bother us too bad. We had a party of 7 & they seated us at a table for 6 & kept hinting that we needed to rearrange our seating so the fire code wasn't violated. However, after they realized that there was no room for us to rearrange & that our seating was their fault, they let it go & then moved us to a different table with more space. The seating is very compact & the inside is noisy & busy. (The noise didn't bother us, but if you're looking for a quiet/cozy breakfast spot then keep searching.) The food was REALLY good! Nice sized portions & flavorful. ‼ Things to know ‼ 1. Prepare to wait a bit especially if you're visiting on the weekends. 2. If you're on the waitlist, please pay attention to the time they TEXT you & tell you that your table is ready. They will only hold your table for 5 minutes! 3. If you have a large party, decide who is paying BEFORE you dine. They do not allow separate checks & they will only split the bill in half. (They do have this posted on the front door, but if you go during a busy time you WILL miss it due to the foot traffic -because we surely did!) 4. You will have to pay for parking unless you walk there! There is a parking lot located in the back of the building. Were there for maybe 1.5-2h & paid about $9. --- Park BEFORE you get on the waitlist! We were told there was a 20min wait & so we thought we had time to find parking. We received a "table ready" text 3min after joining the waitlist & almost lost our table due to the "5min table hold" policy.

    It was a beautiful day in Virginia Beach at the Ocean Front yesterday. It was sunny, there was light breeze, the air was cool, and it was not too humid. It was a wonderful day to go get some breakfast at the Sunnyside Cafe and Restaurant. This was my first time eating here and the whole experience was wonderful. The first thing I noticed as was how clean the floor, tables and chairs were. The staff greeted my date and I and led us to our table. The waitress also greeted us and gave us menus. She seemed like she enjoyed her job. I ordered the Sampler B. The sampler consists of two eggs With crispy bacon, pork sausage (links or patty), two buttermilk pancakes & half Belgian waffle. I chose the patties instead of links.I also modified my order by adding an extra egg, adding cheese to my eggs, and adding extra pork sausage patties. The drinks were coffee and a cup of water. The taste of the food was amazing. The eggs were fluffy, fresh, and melted in my mouth. The waffle and pancakes with the syrup I added was so delicious, light, and sweet that I could have floated in the air in delight. The patties and bacon were tasty and good. My drinks stayed full. My date enjoyed her food and experience also. The atmosphere was relaxing. There were other customers in the dinning area being served by several waitresses. The restaurant seemed well staffed. The entire experience was wonderful. If you are on the Ocean Front looking for breakfast give Sunnyside a chance. Thank you to the staff and management there.

    Stuffed French toast not worth it and nasty
    Apr F.

    I'm disappointed, this place has a lot of good reviews but it's not great and it is costly, the stuffed French toast with creamcheese was a. Little overdone and burnt with regular cream cheese spooned into the middle not even spread or anything just horrible!!! The Canadian bacon is nasty taste chunky like ham!! Forgot ketchup in the bag! I got my food to go! They charge for to go boxes and silverware smh!!!

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    Excellent everything! A must eat at when at the beach! Worth the long wait every time!

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    great service and food! at a walkable distance and super cute on the inside! would recommend

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