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    The Green Cat

    4.3 (326 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE GREEN CAT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Blue Majik Bowl ($12.99)
    Wendi K.

    I LOVE spots like this :) It's a cute little spot serving vegan fare near the beach with indoor and outdoor seating. It's clean inside and has a grounding vibe. I got the Blue Majik bowl ($12.99) and it was creamy and delicious - a perfect snack. They also have juices, toasts, and other light items. The products are carefully curated and have good ingredients - I peeked in the back and it seems like all their ingredients are organic. The staff are really kind too!

    Fountain of Youth Smoothie
    Alvinia J.

    A Hidden Gem with Soul & Smoothies - The Green Cat I love the vibe of The Green Cat! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a peaceful, grounding energy that makes you want to stay a while. Whether you're stopping in for a quick treat or settling in with a book, this spot is a sanctuary of calm and good health. They offer more than just smoothies and soups--there are thoughtfully curated retail items from around the world, with little notes about their origins and meanings. I loved seeing treasures from places like Thailand, including tree bark meant to ward off negative energy (honestly, I should've bought the whole tree and brought it to work!). The seating options are perfect for any mood--cozy indoor nooks or a breezy outdoor patio. Just note: the parking lot is small, around 10-12 spaces, and can get tight, especially during peak times. On my visit, I picked up a Metal Straw - Finally found one sold individually with a cleaning brush. Win! And I couldn't leave without trying some of their drinks: Fountain of Youth Smoothie - Mango, pineapple, dragon fruit, banana, maca, agave, and almond milk. Hands down, the best smoothie I've ever had. Strawberry Kiwi Iced Tea - Light, fruity, and refreshing. The menu is vibrant and full of tempting options. I've visited a few times now, and I'm steadily working my way through their smoothie list. Everything is made quickly, with care, and the staff are always warm and welcoming. Between the nourishing food, global finds, and mindful atmosphere, The Green Cat is easily one of my favorite spots in town. Whether you're vegan, health-conscious, or just curious--this place is a must-visit.

    My favorite smoothie the post workout. Protein in it and very delicious.  Really nice atmosphere and really amazing people.

    My favorite smoothie the post workout. Protein in it and very delicious. Great atmosphere and amazing people. 10/10

    The Chocolate Bowl

    This is the best acai bowl cafe in the area. I've never had something here I don't like. Everything is fresh. The service is always so kind. This is also such a nice space to spend time outside when the weather is nice. There's free WiFi and makes for a good work spot too.

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    Aaron A.

    The Green Cat offers all sorts of awesome, healthy, and refreshing options. I have been here a few times and tried most of the smoothie options. It can get busy, but I've never waited long. It has a fantastic outdoor seating area, and the staff has always been pleasant.

    Menu
    Cliff N.

    More than a Juice bar with salads and soups as well as great breakfast bowl options and quality oatmeal! This is a gluten free heaven of organic and sustainable fresh food that has no processing and everything tastes and is homemade by an accomplished chef and her recipes! The Green Cat is spacious and open, warm and friendly vibe by staff, excellent service and attention to detail. I had the Mother Earth smoothie and was awesome but more incredible were these peanut butter bites, and they had other kinds which are these protein balls they were not too heavy but extraordinarily delicious! This place is unique as is the food and the Juice Bar has a great mood!

    Açaí Bowl
    Mylo B.

    This place was great. It was clean, well-polished, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The menu was perfect, with tons of different options and very well-crafted bowls. Overall, very good experience and a good spot to stop and get a quick bite while down along Pacific Ave.

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    Ayana R.

    What a nice relief to find a juice bar and eatery on the oceanfront. They have a gluten free 'Green' menu, vegan options and the service was intentional. Cute place to sit inside and outside and parking was open. Very cool shop inside with one of a kind pieces and cards-I picked up a pair of earrings. Cool wall murals common to VB Oceanfront. Def a place to check out! The Green Cat smoothie was so good!

    The Green Cat
    Michele R.

    super cute, mini shop in front, mural out back plus patio spaceJuice bar + market. Great grab and go options if you're staying nearby or heading to the beach They have their own parking lot which is wonderful because parking can be an issue Great service They have a cute little outside patio. A mural on the back. Cute little seating areas inside Ordered: The Green Cat So good can't wait to go back and try some of the smoothie bowls When even the bathroom is cute, you know it's a place to go check out

    To the right: the sippin' on zen with chocolate protein added.

    Creative, sustainable, flavorful are three of many adjectives to describe Green Cat in Oceanfront. It is a staple piece and there are no other places like it in the area. Step in and be welcomed, get a smoothie, smoothie bowl, or salad. While you wait browse their little store that has many locally made objects or sourced provisions! Highly reccomend coming here, you will definitely keep coming back!

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    Esha R.

    A small and super cute juicery right near the coastline of Virginia Beach. This place is perfect if you need a refreshing drink or a shot made with ginger. I love coming here when I'm too lazy to make my own juice and smoothie or if I come out for a Trader Joe's run because they do a great job, and everything is very fresh. I will say that the service was a little bit on the slower end. We saw that there were over five drinks that were ready just on the counter for over five minutes and one of them was ours that we were just waiting for someone to call out. Another thing is that I personally think that it is a little bit over priced for the drinks, so definitely not a place I go to all the time but definitely will come here at least once a month if I'm feeling like I want to try and new juice or just get a refresher! I always get the green drink with a ginger shot, so I highly recommend those two. Parking is a little bit tight as they have a small lot right behind so you may have to park elsewhere and they do have seating inside and outside but not that much if you were planning on sitting inside.

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    Great place ! Everything was good , everyone was great . Will go whenever I'm in VA beach .

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    Great clean, fresh & yummy food, along with great service, you couldn't ask for more

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    Love Song - Littleneck Clams

    Love Song

    4.6(73 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Came here for date nite with friends and thought it was super cute. Love the vibe inside. We were…read morein time for the tail end of happy hour so we got some drinks and apps on the HH menu. We also ordered dinner and desserts too. The food was good from the salad, fish, duck. We loved it all. The olive oil cake we ordered for dessert was delicious too. The staff was super friendly and checked back on us often. We had suck a good time we closed the place down. Love this spot and can't wait to go back !

    I have walked and driven by 100's of times and never stopped. It's not the kind of place that you…read moreare going to walk off the beach in bathing suits and get food. It's a nicer vibe. Bigger than I thought and a cool vibe inside....however....very dark! Use your flashlight on your phone to read the menu and bring your readers. Very small menu but done well. This place is not for everyone....I wouldn't bring my dive bar loving, basic burger kind of guy husband here. We started with a few apps so I got to try the smoked fish dip, cheese with baguette and apple butter. Both were delicious, especially the fish dip. Those house pickles were delicious. I could have eaten just a bowl of those. I didn't try anything else but everyone that did was raving about how good the food was. Service was good. Sometimes a little difficult to get water. I think they even have HH in the back bar. Open kitchen. Friendly staff. Foodies would enjoy this place. Worth the check out.

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    Cozy interior

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    Yendidi Virginia Beach - The Afro Meat Pie was delicious. A must try.  Follow @LaVida_757 for video

    Yendidi Virginia Beach

    4.3(69 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    Yendidi has been on my Yelp radar for years, but never found time to try them out. Their flagship…read morelocation is in Norfolk where they even have a grocery market. A few years ago, they opened this location which has a bar and dine-in service. Sophia and I joined a friend of ours for lunch on Saturday. Let's see how the event turned out. I happened to place a reservation for our table the previous night, but since there weren't many people present, it wasn't necessary. The staff greeted us when we walked inside and got seated immediately. The decor inside was really nice. There's artwork abound, a bar and even a foosball table. Simply put, you should not be bored at a place like this. After looking at the menu, we were all ready to order. I selected their cabbage stew with chicken as the protein with plain jasmine rice and sweet plantains. Overall, the food was good. The stew was presented with medium spice so it definitely had my lips burning (a great thing) and the rice was well cooked. The plantains had flavor, but I felt it was overcooked. It has been a minute since I've eaten plantains but they were always a bit soft. The stew did have plenty of chicken but it could've been cut to slightly smaller pieces. Still, the meal had yours truly full and I did takeout. So did Sophia and our friend. All in all, I had a really nice time. The hospitality was really nice (the owner actually came to our table to check on us) and the food was plentiful. Oh yeah, we even had a robot bring our food to us. How cool is that??!! Anyways, till next time :)

    absolutely delicious cuisine! beautiful taste of Ghanaian food. i ordered the goat stew with brown…read moresauce and original fufu, my friend ordered oxtail stew with brown sauce and plantain fufu. while eating with our hands wasn't new to us, not having to chew the fufu was very different. naturally we want to chew, but when you dip the fufu into the sauce it sorta just goes down easy. very flavorful with a nice like spicy kick. the original fufu is comparable to a thicker mashed potato, but the stew was the star. the food was delivered super hot and it did take some time for it to make it to our table, but it was quickly demolish because of hot food it tasted. also on the side was a bowl full of plantain. hands down best i had. restaurant overall was great. noise level was moderate, we arrived around 6pm and it was beginning to pickup.

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    Civil Libation - Shrimp Palermo

    Civil Libation

    4.5(301 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    Was recommended by a couple local people who recommended this place…read more Welcoming environment, reserved a table, wasn't as busy on a Thursday, which was really nice and we got our table really quick. We came here for our pre-Valentine's Day dinner. Our waiter was really nice. He was prompt and he paid attention and was an attentive listener, which was really nice as a server. I got an appetizer or a starter. That was the grilled rustic bread along with the seafood pasta, and my boyfriend got the Civil burger. I forgot the name of the drink, but it was an espresso martini. Everything was delicious and tasted really good and the meal was cooked perfectly! Wish their menu was a bit bigger with a lot more variety. Overall a 5 star place!

    My husband and I ended up coming here for brunch before a snow storm hit! The service was 10 out of…read more10 and they had many recommendations for drink options. I would recommend sitting in a booth far away from the door during winter because the breeze can be quite cold. The booths are also super comfortable and very well padded. My husband ended up getting the chorizo scramble which he liked a lot. I ended up ordering the steak and eggs. The compound butter that comes with the steak and eggs is amazing on toast or steak. I got a blood orange drink that was OK, but I wouldn't get it again. The second drink I got was with Rose and lavender and I would definitely get that again. We love this place. This is our second time going and we will be back!

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    Esoteric Craft Beer and Curated Provisions - Beet salad

    Esoteric Craft Beer and Curated Provisions

    4.3(398 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    This was hidden gem a farm table style food and everything made with perfection. We decided to sit…read moreoutside which to me was so worth it. you walk into a garden with beautiful layout with the option to sit in the garden it self if available the time of your visit hopefully next time we are able to. The drink menu options had some cool names for the speciality drinks. I tried their Aries SZN that was sweet and more on the tart side if you like that combo I would recommend it. Food options were endless with classic food to your going out food I did there girl dinner which comes with a Caesar Salad truffle fries with a Diet Coke or coke all for $25 that right there a perfect combo for something to have after or before night out or to just evening bite. Our server was excellent with telling us what options would be a good choice and he also mentioned if we had any allergy or allergies to anything to make sure it was prepared right which to me is always a good thing to be ask. My favorite part was the view of the garden it just added a sweet touch to while you are enjoying some good food and company and it the food was delicious and well prepared I will definitely recommend this if you are nearby the oceanfront I would come visit it and request for outdoor seating if you want to see the garden and take some pictures and lounge eat and drinks some good food that made fresh and prepared very good and drinks that are well crafted this the place to go to.

    First time in Virginia Beach and first time at Esoteric, couldn't have been more pleased! Went on a…read moreTuesday so it was Burger Night. Arrived around 6:30 and were able to get a table but it filled up fast. Host noted we were probably new bc Tuesdays were usually familiar faces; love to hear that locals love a place too! We ordered the Buffalo Mushrooms as a starter and let me tell you, it's worth the hype. The crunch on these things is legendary. The sauce is a little spicy but it won't blow your palate out. Also the portion is enormous. We wanted to save our appetite for our mains but just kept eating them. We got the monthly special burger which was the kimchi burger with Brussels sprouts on the side and a wagyu meatball sub with fries. Dear lord that burger! I am trying to remember another burger that I loved this much. The kimchi was cooked down into a bit of a compote which melded with the cheese and gochujang perfectly, the patties were crispy as hell! The bun added a perfect sweetness. I told the server it was "stupid". I almost cried. This can't even capture just how good the food was. I'm sorry. The Brussels sprouts were a little understated, kinda like creamed spinach at a steakhouse. They were delicious but overshadowed by other menu items. The meatballs were spicier than we expected, so if you like a spicy meatball, get after it. The best thing about the sub was the pesto sauce on top, which added a nice green brightness to what was an otherwise heavy sandwich. Good luck picking this monster up, we needed to resort to knife and fork! The fries were on point. Whoever is running the frier at Esoteric has the temp dialed in. I wish we had room for dessert but we were already bagging up most of the sub and fries. The portions here match the prices. Would love to eat outside here when it's a little warmer. If you are looking for a cute spot in the vibe, don't miss Esoteric. We for sure will be back.

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    Beer cheese pretzel is a must

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    The Pink Dinghy - Brussels sprouts

    The Pink Dinghy

    4.5(181 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Great fun little brunch spot. Stumbled in here right after attending the Virginia Beach farmers…read moremarket on a Saturday. Loved sitting in their back patio on a warm spring day. It is fully shaded which was nice considering we had some young kids with us. Service staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. I'd encourage them to be more targeted when describing some recommendations on the menu, she simply listed about the entire menu she asked "what are some of your favorites". Drinks were delivered very fast by the bartender. 2nd rounds were offered prior to the drinks being empty which shows good serving habits. The serving portions were very plentiful and played very well on the brunch theme! Burger was cooked medium well but still very juicy with a delicious mayo based sauce. The chicken and biscuit was juicy and the biscuit was flaky and delicious. It would have served the dish well TJ have a little more syrup. I also loved the unique hash tots. I was simply visiting from out of state so I won't return, but I'd encourage you to! They are also included on Resy so be sure to book there or use a Resy credit if you have it!

    The pink dinghy was great! Service was very friendly and quick to get us seats for Sunday brunch…read more They were accommodating for finding a spot to put our baby in his carrier too. Food came out very quick and they easily added things to my order. The biscuits and gravy were delicious! Personally I definitely recommend adding an extra egg, jalapeños and cheese. The pancakes were solid too, albeit a bit pricy. The restaurant had great vibes and intentional design. Indoor does have limited seated but there is plenty of outdoor in the front and back. Well worth a visit!

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    Brussel Sprouts & Chorizo

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    Eurasia Cafe - Gyro Flatbread

    Eurasia Cafe

    4.4(483 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    We went for restaurant week. Driven by this place so many times and we finally stopped in…read more Since we had three courses, we were able to sample many different dishes. Everything we had was great! I LOVED their macaroni and cheese. The service was great too. Would love to go back soon!

    This place has set an entirely new bar for service for me. We arrived as a party of four including…read morea toddler for happy hour. The entire staff from hostess to server to food runner all went out of their way to welcome our child. They gave crayons, came by to say hello, and made funny faces. We are used to the normal accommodation of children (which we expect, we know nobody finds our child as cute as we do), but this was the first time everyone seemed elated to have a toddler dining in. We were checked on frequently by many staff members, which is indicative of a true team. The restaurant interior is bright and clean. It gives a flair of sophistication without being too formal. The restaurant was busy for a Saturday evening, but we were able to get a reservation earlier that afternoon with no problem. Our party shared a combination of happy hour appetizers and full dinner entrees. The dishes were innovative and unique, and tasted amazing. The mussels in jalapeño cream were particularly delicious and something I want to return for. After dinner, we opted to take the pumpkin cheesecake home. We were pleasantly surprised to find when we arrived home that they had packed a bag of ice to keep the dessert cold on the drive home. Truly just next level service and amazing attention to detail.

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    Oysters Eurasia and Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

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