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    The Rinkeydink Cafe

    4.4 (68 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Anissa W.

    11/16/21: We have been here 3x since 11/3/21. I was craving candied yams, and this place gets 5 stars for them. They are so delicious and sweet. I'm addicted. I wanted some tonight, but they ran out. I will definitely try back tomorrow. Here are the scores on the other things we've tried: Mac n cheese = 5 Fried chicken = 3 Cornbread = 1 (Burnt burnt burnt...each & every time!!) Fried pork chop = 4 Smothered pork chop = 4 Hamburger & gravy = 2 (I didn't like it AT ALL. The gravy was bland and the burger patties were tough. Won't try that again.) Rice = 1 (Bland & crunchy!!) Fried fish = 4 Sweet potato pie = 3 (Blah. It's missing something.) Gary who takes the orders isn't the friendliest. He needs to work on his attitude. If I didn't become addicted to those yams the first day, I wouldn't have come back after that visit due to his attitude. The prices are decent for what you get. I'm going back tomorrow for those yams. :)

    Pig Feet, Yams and Mac & Cheese!

    Food so good and fresh! Clean and they are friendly! Service was fast we got there and 15min later we got our food. As we ordered $56 worth of food !

    pig feet and double string beans
    Malikah H.

    My family and I came here after a cousin suggested it from eating lunch there earlier. I figured the food would be good since I looked at the pictures. Once I saw pig feet I knew immediately that's what I wanted. We all ordered different things and thoroughly enjoyed our food. The portions were leftover worthy for sure. It's also a black owned establishment and the owner was there keeping us company as well. Soul food lives here.

    Eclectic South side Chicago theme restaurant
    Mitch R.

    Great Chicago style restaurant with very generous portions. Fantastic quality that is worth the trip off the interstate. Just a few minutes off of Interstate 95 for those who want to venture out.

    Mac&Cheese, soooo good!!!
    Brandia G.

    I was out in the field for work and my two other coworker wanted to stop in to eat here. I'd brought my lunch and was going to eat what I brought. I did decide to get a side of mac and cheese. First of all, I wasn't expecting such a big portion and it was only $2.50. When I get back to the office and sit down to eat the mac and cheese with my other food soon as i bite into to the mac and cheese I said, "YES GAWD! WHO MOMMA IS IN THAT KITCHEN!" THE FLAVA!! It's warm, cheesy, and moist goodness. I know there's cheddar but I don't know what else. After I gobbled the mac and cheese up I wish I had ordered something else. I can't wait to stop by and try there other foods cause if the mac and cheese is an indicator of how the other food will taste I'll be a new regular.

    The food was mediocre at best‍. The cornbread was very very dry and looked like it was burnt. I got the fried chicken dinner meal with the mashed potatoes and yams. The yams were a little bit too sweet for my liking but were good. Also I will say that the mashed potatoes were good. The chicken wasn't the best, I say this because the wings looked very small and tasted a little off. (Wings looked similar to the picture below. I didn't take a picture of the meal)

    Fish,  cabbage ants green beans & cornbread And ordered a side of fried chicken

    VERY GOOD!! It was exactly what i was craving Great serving portions, went for lunch and couldn't finish it so i have another chance to enjoy it 1 more time. The service was excellent, very attentive and personable. From the minute we walked in the door we were greeted and served in no time

    April 7, 17
    Kyle P.

    If y'all have been to Lunch or Supper in RVA and had the Fried Catfish, know that the Friday special here is just as good if not better! There're specials Tuesday-Saturday, I'll update my review as I eat each meal! Fun, chill atmosphere. The sign saying Carry out only is, I believe, only up around opening time because they're cooking all the food of the pre-orders so can't service the tables BUT you are free to eat at the tables after you get your food at the counter.

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    I love this spot it's right down the street from my house the food is always good you gotta try it

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    Good hot full dinners, courteous staff and delicious dinners homegrown Expectations were met and hospitality rendered.

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    4 years ago

    Fried fish was on point. The yams were out of this world. Will definitely be a regular spot for me now.

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    Every single thing great food very clean and a very good atmosphere quick service. Everything was just fine.

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    6 years ago

    Loved the food especially the smothered pork chops. The cornbread is really good also.

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    7 years ago

    Our small group got the service and friendliness we are accustomed to in Petersburg .

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    5 years ago

    Love this place!!! Food has always been good... the portions size was great and the people I interacted with was pleasant.

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