Love this new location at Hilltop! Much bigger than the old location with the updated semi-urban feel. Super cool that they have a small bar with Young Veterans, O'Connor and Smartmouth on tap! You can even get growlers filled! With all the changes and new editions to Hilltop it is killing me that I don't live in the area anymore. But it certainly gives me a good reason to go down there once in a while! read more

TASTE - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great sandwich shop and min market. Extensive menu of fresh food daily. Can get busy but we'll worth a visit to one of the locations in VA Beach. read more

Every time I visit VA beach I make an effort to come to taste and get a sandwich! They have some of the best sandwiches I have ever had. I wish I was local so that I could come more often! I have fallen in love with their Boardwalk (honey roasted turkey, cole slaw, Swiss and taste sauce which is THE best) but I add roasted tomatoes (do it you will thank me!) and take off bacon. All of their bread is great but the multigrain is impeccable...super soft interior with a crispy crust. I also love their pimento cheese and the beach crunch (a snack mix) is addictive. I love Taste!!! read more

TASTE - Boardwalk with no bacon added roasted tomatoes on multigrain...SO GOOD! - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I've driven past this location hundreds of times. I recall being unimpressed with my only "Taste Unlimited" experience at another location. Well I was hungry and passing through the shopping center when "Taste" caught my eye. What the heck, why not. This location is very classy. Perhaps being located in Hilltop is an advantage. Although the location in the other city was nice also. This location has a large outdoor seating area, I believe it was covered. There are flowerbeds surrounding the outside area. When you walk in there are so many shelf items for purchase: nuts, preserves, typical gift basket items. They have 6+ gelato flavors starting at $6.50 a cup. Make your food/sandwich/salad/wrap purchase to the right. Head to the front counter in front of the door to pay. My turkey and swiss on Franch bread, with banana peppers and basalmic vinagerette was delicious, I took it home and warmed it in tohe oven because I prefer my sandwich warmed. read more

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I finally got to try Taste out and it was a great experience. My which was pretty good and the wait time not too bad. They had a clean workspace, dining area, and restrooms. I was surprised to find out I enjoyed the sandwich I got, I didn't think I would like it for some reason. And I most likely will return to try different sandwhiches out. read more

TASTE - Decent Wine Selection - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Even though they were very busy, the food still came out within a reasonable time. Food was great! Customer service was good and the restaurant is in a great area, the hilltop shopping center, where there are tons of stores to visit. read more

Absolutely incredible sandwiches! I would definitely recommend this establishment. Wether you want a yummy lunch to take with you to the beach, or you just want to have a quite lunch. The food is always incredible read more

Love love love this place! My boyfriend and I checked it out on our trip to VA beach and originally, I had planned not to get anything (wasn't super hungry). However, the make your own salad menu looked awesome and super affordable, so I decided to go for it. It was the best salad I've ordered in a while and I loved how easily I could personalize the add-ons, all for a super reasonable price. My boyfriend also loved his sandwich and beer selections. This was the only restaurant we went to where we DEFINITELY would return back. The service was fast and food quality was excellent, as well as a super convenient location. Highly recommend if you're in VA beach looking for a which bite! read more

TASTE - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I've been going to Taste for over twenty years; mostly the Oceanfront. Today I stopped on my way home to order a Chicken Caprese Shaker. Long story short, three people walked in after I ordered and received their order before I did. I got attitude from the guy when I inquired about my order. When I finally got my order, 25 minutes later, I told the manager. Her reply, sorry. Not good enough. No more Taste for me; especially at Hilltop. I realize everyone is short staffed. This was not about being short staffed. read more

We ordered from taste for our entire office today and Donna helped me placed the order and she delivered it today. Excellent service. She labeled everything and even put ice on the side for our drinks so they wouldn't get watered down. Highly recommend! Thank you Donna!!!! read more

I ordered the stuffing turkey sandwich. It sounded delicious. Turkey, stuffing, and cranberry on rosemary focaccia. It was extremely bland and also a little on the pricey side (especially in this area). A sandwich, chips, and a drink was $15.33. It was okay, nothing crave-worthy. read more

TASTE - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

A short walk from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk to this wonderful shop. Salads and sandwiches with the finest freshest ingredients. If you go be sure to get their Pretzapalooza Brownie. You will be so glad you did! They close at 4:00 but we walked down and ordered 2 salads and a sandwich and of course the brownie and brought them back to our hotel to eat later. There was plenty for both of us and lunch the next day. Very large servings. read more

Taste is great for what it is -- excellent hand crafted sandwiches, lots of local gift options, a classy casual lunch. As others have mentioned, the downside is that it's really expensive for the vibe/type of cuisine/service. I usually visit the location in Newport News, but I was on the hunt for some sugar cookies and this location was the only one left in the COVID-19 era that had some. Their frosted sugar cookies are absolutely THE BEST -- my kids love them and they are the go-to special treat around here for any kind of major life event. So of course, I promised my kid one and then not a single store had them except this one! The staff responded quickly and promptly, and even offered to stay up late for me to pick them up since I was driving all the way from Newport News! Normally, I'd put Taste at a solid 4 - 4 1/2. I bumped it up because of the excellent service and accommodating staff at this location. read more

Based on food alone, this review should be four stars. But there's more to a dining experience than food. The good: like the reviews here say, the sandwiches are yum. We both started with the crab and corn chowder ($6), served with a delicious French bread heal. The soup was zesty with nice bits of crab and charred corn. My husband had the Northender ($9), and I had special #2-a spicy shrimp wrap ($11). PB&J for our kiddo ($4). Get a house iced tea - $2 with unlimited refills for a lovely apricot tea. Why three stars: Our food comes and I eat my soup first. Finally unwrap my sandwich and realize it's the wrong one -- it's special #1, not special #2. So I take it back and said I ordered the shrimp wrap. The girl at the counter has no idea what I'm talking about, and walks over to the ordering side to look at the specials board. Then she tells the sandwich maker, who looks at me doubtfully and then skeptically looks at the order ticket. Yep, it says "special #2", just like my receipt. A few minutes later a staffer brings out the right sandwich and just sets it on the table. No apology or even a smile. Sheesh. Lids don't fit water cups. Not helpful for kids. And we're there an hour before they closed at 7, but the whole time we were eating, they were sweeping and wiping and cleaning up to close all around us. The ordering process is a little odd. Order one place and give your name, then walk around to give your name again and pay. I suppose that gives diners time to pick up chips, bottled drinks, etc., but it wasn't obvious that's how it worked. read more

TASTE - Corn and crab chowder - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I've heard nothing but great things about this place, so one day I finally decided to give it a try. When I first walked in, the cash registers were right up front, however, you are to order from the side of the registers, a lite further back. There, you will also find the menus. Everything just sounded so delicious when I read their descriptions, but the Northender won, simply because it had both turkey and avocado! You cannot go wrong with that combination. Or, so I thought. I don't know if it was just an off sandwich or if it usually tastes like that, but the avocado tasted a bit bland to me. I love avocados, and I've consumed a lot of avocados, but this one just did not seem right. The turkey wasn't that good either. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and just say that it was an off day for the Northender. I would try something else at Taste. The ambiance of the restaurant is pretty relaxing. The dining area is similar to that of a cafe; tables all around, and that one long table for a big group or for people to just share seating with strangers. read more

TASTE - The Northender - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

If Trader Joe's had a deli shop, it would look something like this. When I first walked in, I was impressed by the huge selection of drinks, wines by the bottle, and little snack items. I appreciate the samples of bread and jam they put out. Then, there's the huge variety of sandwiches, soups, and salads. Great things on the seasonal menu, which shows that they care about fresh ingredients. The Cobb salad (grilled chicken avocado, tomato, bacon, blue cheese, hard boiled eggs) was full of flavor and very satisfying as a lunch. It came with bread. I recommend the artichoke lemon dressing with it! I was hesitant about getting a small, but I am glad because the portions are huge! My friends who ordered the Ghent and Virginian sandwhiches also enjoyed it. I would definitely come back! Satisfying, somewhat healthy, and an inexpensive lunch place with a lot of local charm. read more

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House Dressing...enough said! My review could end there but I'll divulge a little more information. Taste Unlimited is my favorite sandwich spot in Virginia Beach. This is definitely where the locals go. The sandwiches are pricier than most other chain sandwich joints but considering all the fresh ingredients, it's well worth it. Sometimes the size of the sandwiches served on French bread are a little inconsistent, guess it's based on how the bread is sliced. Favorite sandwich when I ate meat: The Hilltop (not just because it's named after my favorite area of Virginia Beach) It's so simple but so wonderful! Favorite sandwich as a vegetarian: The Princess Anne on French Bread with the House Dressing (I always make modifications to my meals). Filled with creamy Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, LOTS of avocado, and house dressing you can't go wrong. It's such a refreshing sandwich. The new Hilltop location is incredible! It's not as "warm" of an atmosphere as the old spot but ALL of the seating is way overdue. You could pretty much only eat at the old location if it was nice outside...now there is lots of seating indoor and out. This is definitely a place I frequent. Please work on combining all the Taste Rewards so they can be used at all locations! read more

TASTE - i love all the new seating! - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Had lunch here today and cannot wait to become a regular. I had the whole Princess Anne which is one of their vegetarian offerings. What an amazingly fresh sandwich. It was chocked full of avocado, tomato, roasted red pepper, lettuce, and Havarti cheese. The bread was delicious and held the sandwich together well. I look forward to trying some of their salads and a number of their bottled sauces and dressings. read more

Extremely slow service. I watched multiple people wait impatiently and leave furious along with myself. Two regular sandwiches took 19 mins to make..... The employees do not say the order names loud enough either, the kids working there need to not be so scared. The young employees need the confidence to get the meal out to the customer rapidly. Laskin Taste is awful. read more

Why......30 min for a sandwich and there's no one here. The phone is ringing off the hook and no one will answer it. I just want to leave but I already paid. I should have gone to Aloha Snacks. read more

TASTE - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I love Taste and have been going here for years. As a vegetarian, the Princess Anne is my go-to sandwich and I absolutely love the variety of vegan and vegetarian options they have. However, I just found out I have a gluten allergy, so I ordered my usual order on the gluten-free bread and was a bit disappointed. The only gluten-free bread option they have is a bun and all the sandwich fillings easily fall out. The sandwich itself tasted great, I just wish they had actual sandwich bread that is gluten-free, not a hamburger bun. read more

Love Taste, but this location is incompetent. My three year old completely ate her bento lunch faster than I got my Caesar salad and she eats like a geriatric hamster. I finally went up and they looked at me like an alien. "Do you still want it?" -No, no I do not. Go to another location, it will take you longer to get your food than it will to drive there, trust me. read more

This is a locals favorite and used to be a place I frequent a few times a week. The only reason that I do not anymore is because they removed the deli chicken off the menu. They still have the grilled chicken but it's not the same for me. I used to love to get the sliced chicken with provolone and hot house dressing on French bread. Their french bread is stellar!! If you're looking for a good place to go for lunch that locals frequent then you should definitely check this place out. read more

Great sandwiches, very slow! Waited almost 45 minutes for one sandwich and the staff was very dismissive. Going to Town Center next time.

Gluten free bread. Good lunch spot. Clean. My associates consumed various scrumptious sandwiches and wraps. Complimentary Brie and Honey was available. On the downside, no spoons are available in the condiments area, you have to wait in line to ask for one. This may cause your soup to become ice cold. Cheap metal chairs may hurt your back, so bring your own cushion. Bamboo tables? #getreal read more

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Good quality food, no frills, served on waxed butcher paper. Ordered the Crabcake Sandwich -- lovely brioche bun, fresh lettuce, nice ripe tomato slices, enough mayo to hold crab together when heated. Wish the crabcake would have been in the flat top to give it a little crust -- would have bumped the sandwich up to 5 star! Kind staff. They have catering -- pricey, but it's extremely high-quality! Love the market area -- plethora of flavored peanuts, wine, cokes (sodas or pos to others. small gift items and nice padded and insulated bags perfect for an impromptu picnic! Another Bonus: they had 6+ flavors of BOYLAN's Fountain Soda + the pellets ice = Awesome!! read more

A great treat for lunch in Va Beach. Sandwiches are always made with fresh ingredients...(you never get an awful unripe tomato on your sandwich). A wide selection sandwiches, soups, salads, and sides for every "taste"! The staff is always friendly and efficient. -Catherine B. read more

They have an excellent Vegan spicy chili that comes with a baguette and butter turning meal into not so vegan friendly! Now that is funny! The chili was priced at 5.99 and a drink together for 2 people? And I paid with cash! Someone once told me that this is a portentous soccer mom place! And for a mere $34 which I paid cash for, I have to agree! This place is ridiculously expensive for what you get. read more

I think I'll visit the other two locations before I make a formal/ true review. The food was good, the atmosphere was not friendly or inviting. read more

I really enjoyed everything about this place. When you walk in, there's plenty of seating on your left and a little store on the right. In the middle you find a beautiful open kitchen you walk up to in order to order your food. Although they have a huge selection of sandwiches, I opted to make my own sandwich so I could get the whipped goat cheese. I ordered a chicken breast and goat cheese sandwich with a balsamic vinaigrette on French bread. The bread was super soft and fresh and the goat cheese was delicious. They had a beautiful selection of kettle chips ranging from unique flavors like "Chesapeake Bay" to my favorite, salt and vinegar. For drinks, you can grab an artisan soda from the fridge or get unique fountain sodas. I opted for the mint iced tea, which was refreshing and flavorful. I appreciated the fact that they not only had sweet tea, but also apricot black tea, and mint tea. Overall, the atmosphere is bright and clean - a very comfortable place to eat their yummy food! read more

TASTE - Delicious mint tea - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The sandwiches at this place are amazing. Fresh bread, high quality meat and cheese, you can't go wrong stopping here for lunch! Expect to wait a bit for your food because the ordering and delivery system seems a little scattered - even though there are a ton of people assembling sandwiches and baking bread in the back. Still worth it. Pro-tip: order a sandwich with their Hot House Dressing. Essentially a spicy thousand island. Delish! read more

Taste used to be the best! Sandwich was super small~ like 2 pieces of turkey small with one piece of Swiss cheese on literally a half of loaf of French bread. House dressing still the bomb! Go elsewhere! Try Tads Deli off Norfolk Ave-you'll be much happier! read more

One of the best spots for a sandwich! I get the Great Neck every time. My daughter loves the chicken salad. The Tuscan tortellini salad is amazing. Everything is always fresh and everyone is very friendly read more

TASTE - The Great Neck - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I LOVED IT!!! I had the Turkey and Stuff sandwich which what everyone envisions when they think of Thanksgiving leftovers. There is several other sandwiches that looked amazing, to which, I shall return... read more

I was so excited when we got there and took a look at the menu. Their choices for my diet were awesome. Unfortunately, when we finally received our food, my daughter's sandwich had hair all over the tomatoes - human hair, not fuzz. It was our first experience here, but. Not sure we'll be returning anytime soon. read more

Get the northender and have a lovely picnic at the beach. Great options from the market. I love coming here.

Managers were super rude when the cashier was asking for help.... almost felt BAD for her!! Managements attitude when it comes to assisting their minimum wage workers is horrible... and slows everything down exponentially!!!!! Gee whiz.... Just fix the mistake and stop scolding the poor kids until you find an appropriate time. Service is slow to begin with because they're busy, but between management and entitled costumer... food takes forever!! Foods ok, don't get me wrong, but might as well go to walmart and slap your own slabs of food together before you catch the ENTITLEMENT BUG!!!!! expensive as heck.... go to subway LOL. read more

Such an adorable gem! I've never has anything that wasn't fantastic! The staff is always wonderful and helpful! It's a local treasure for sure! It's a great spot for individuals, couples, families, or business! I've met clients here, and I've taken extended lunches to work here instead of the office! It's a wonderful spot! Relaxed atmosphere and amazing and food! Don't forget to get and use your Taste card to earn points! read more

Don't go here. I waited over 30 minutes for one sandwich on a relatively slow day. After waiting 30 minutes I went to the counter to ask because I'm not generally someone who complains and they couldn't find my food so I missed out on lunch because I only had a half hour lunch break. I will not be returning. read more

The quality of making a simple sandwich has gone down over the last few years. I've always enjoyed the Hilltop sandwich. Turkey meat sliced thin and "ribboned" layered. To give that tender bite to the sandwich This is not case at this location any longer. The turkey deli meat is sliced thick and you barely get 2 slices. Such a disappointment. The new ownership needs to go back to the quality from when Peter was living and still the owner. Not returning until things change. read more