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    TASTE

    4.1 (150 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Northender with House Dressing instead of Basil Mayo
    Victoria C.

    When I lived in Newport News, I used to love coming here for lunch. And now anytime I'm back in the area, I make sure to stop in! I always go for the Northender, with house dressing instead of the basil mayo! My husband likes the hill top. Their bread is the best part. They also have the best ice! The crushed ice, not huge cubes. I always grab a bottle of house dressing to up my sandwiches at home as well. They do take a little time to get your sandwich to you, so I recommend ordering ahead of time.

    Lynnhaven sandwich
    Bailey s.

    Loveeeeee. I always get the lynnhaven and this time I subbed the chicken for smoked turkey. I will 100% be doing that from now on. Service was good even though they were packed. Great vibes as always.

    Peters pick
    Cat L.

    What more is there to say about Taste that hasn't already been said? Honestly--not much... except that it continues to be that place I keep coming back to. I'm there often, usually for the fresh bread (dangerously good) and the house sauce (I'd happily buy it by the gallon if that were an option). And the sodas are unique. The chicken pot pie soup deserves its own fan club--comforting, rich, and exactly what you want on a chilly day. The location is another win, especially if you enjoy being in City Center and soaking up that lively-but-not-chaotic vibe. Over the years, I've loved so many of the monthly Peter's Picks--though I'll admit I'm always a little heartbroken when my favorites don't make it onto the regular menu. A small tragedy, but one I'm willing to endure. If I could change one thing it would be to have more kids meal options. I've lived in Newport News for over 20 years, and for the last 10 of them, Taste has been a regular spot for our family. That kind of longevity says more than any review ever could. Reliable, delicious, and always worth the visit--Taste has truly earned its name.

    Corn and crab chowder
    Jessica T.

    A very chill place to stop but and grab a quick bite. They sell Virginia based foods like peanuts, wines, and cheeses which were cool. A nice place to stop by if you want a taste of Virginia. The crab soup was very full of crab- crab in every bite. I wasn't a huge fan because of the old bay but it was good and my partner loved it. It also comes with either a French or multigrain bread. The Virginia sandwich was really good and had a good amount of filling in it. Overall a good place to stop but a tiny bit pricey for the size of the food.

    Northender
    Krysti S.

    Cool atmosphere. Great food and service. Cool things to buy. Meals to take home and heat up. Catering. Wish we had one in Florida. Love that employees are owners. Awesome concept! Northender was delish! Also has a blueberry lemon bar that was yummy.

    Northender sandwich without bacon
    Clairisse M.

    I stopped by here for a quick, yummy lunch! It was very loud, from the music to the chatter, due to the tall walls making all sounds echo. I ordered a Northender sandwich with no bacon and it was delicious! The French bread was soft and flavorful, the smoked turkey was generously portioned, and the house dressing was a creamy mayo. For the sandwich and a small drink, I paid $19.26, $2 of that was just city tax. Not a bad price considering the value of the food!

    Lisa G.

    This is the kind of place I love... in theory, but it didn't quite live up to the expectations. First, the good... Ambiance. Location. Both are great. It's large and open and thoughtfully branded. They have different "stations" of items for sale--wine, pre-packaged foods, merchandise. I love yellow, and that's their primary design color. Not so great was the food. Which is why you'd be there in the first place, right? I got the goat cheese salad, and while there was a nice hunk of goat cheese in it, the salad was dry as heck. I'd prefer like a raspberry vinaigrette to a balsamic for this, as well. But that's not the customer's choice to make. The bread was the really old school multigrain hard kind, which was delicious with butter. Presentation is nice, including the signature yellow and white striped bags. Service was okay, but slow. I'd have to try other items to make a firm decision about this spot, but first visit is just okay.

    Michele R.

    I visited Taste in Virginia Beach, didn't realize we had one here in Newport News in City Center. Doesn't have the outside space of Virginia Beach but inside and menu appear the same Ordered a seasonal salad Summer Farmstand Salad Quite a good salad the asparagus was a bit reedy though, the dressing was quite nice and the burrata cheese and peaches were great. I picked up one of The taste tumblers. Did not realize it was $30 but it's very cute and will keep drinks from sweating as the temperatures rise

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    Rhondi S.

    Awesome fresh restaurant menu from soup, salads, bowls to fresh made for you sandwiches! Variety is great and there is something for everyone! Salads and bowls are good. I had the chicken pot pie soup with whole grain bread, seasoned well, great portions and delicious! Others got sandwiches, fresh meats, bread and cheese. Dill pickles, yum, potato chip varieties- yum! Cookies and dessert- yum! Cheese and crackers for sampling- yummy Brie and blue cheeses! Hubs bought the chocolate covered Virginia peanuts for his coworkers, I had a taste, yummy! Great friendly counter people!

    Maria R.

    Came in for lunch on a Saturday. The ambiance and service were great. Love the open concept of the dining area. I ordered the chicken Caesar salad which came with a side of bread. The croutons were pretty big but overall the salad was fresh and filling. They definitely packed the protein. Next time I'll check out their happy hour!

    Worm inside quarter cut pickle

    ordered for employee appreciation day for the office and my quarter cut pickle had a worm inside. Contacted taste and only was refunded for the pickle

    Back Bay Salad
    Adrienne S.

    Loved the ambiance of this establishment. Suggested by friends and I'm glad i was able to try it. Ordered the Back Bay Salad with Multigrain Bread and it was delicious! Great spot for a light but hearty lunch. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

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    I ordered a turkey sandwich. The turkey tasted store brought. And the bread was not that good.

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