I've been to this place a few times and I meant to to take the pictures but I accidentally deleted them so just settle with the two pictures I have while I talk about them lol but anyway here's my review of Village Cafe: Service 9/10: I don't have much to say about the service but the staff were pretty friendly and helpful. Inside 8.5/10: The inside has this chill and calming feeling but the booths feel a little bit small and tight but overtime I didn't mind. Food 10/10: And here we go. For the appetizer I ordered Pizza Cheese Fries and they were delicious and my Calzone was cooked amazingly well and cheesy. From my previous visits I ordered a Steak Burrito, Fried Chicken Club, Italian Sausage Sub and a Country Fried Steak with Eggs and 2 pancakes. Every single item was cooked to crispy and savory perfection. Overall, this is the perfect place for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner and I highly recommend. 9.5/10 read more

The Village Cafe - Italian Sausage Calzone and Cheeseburger with Fries - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Having attended VCU, I've been to The Village Cafe so many times over the years that I've lost count. Service is fast and friendly, portions are huge, and the food is always good. I'm a big fan of their calzones, which are bigger than the plate they come on, and their milkshakes. It's dive-y but worth checking out for a bite while in the area, especially for late-night comfort eats! read more

We were hungry and in the area and decided to come check them out. We had to pay to park because it was street parking with a you better park and pay sign. Once inside, the place is very narrow, but it was packed. Looked like a local favorite. We sat at the end towards the right. They had a cozy little area with a few tables. Just be aware that the music speaker is in that room. Our waitress was very nice. She took our orders right away: 2 Reuben sandwiches. One with fries and the other with coleslaw and 2 coffees and a side of thousand island dressing. Food came out quick and the sandwiches had great crunch and flavor. Only thing is the taxes on the food are crazy. Other than that, would love to return. read more

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Cute decor nothing fancy- Literally a diner with great energy and an incredible staff. Asked the server what were some of her favorites and this was a suggestion. Great sandwich and the spicy ranch that came with the onion rings was amazing. You could easily share the sub with someone but I did not and no regrets. And the onion rings cooked perfectly and delicious. I also ordered a Tullamore and ginger beer and it was great. Forgot to take a picture. Also great prices and they serve breakfast all day. Wish I had taken pictures of everyone's food but we were all pleased. read more

The Village Cafe - Buffalo chicken sandwich with onion rings - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Our server was pleasant and the food is always good. Portions are plentiful and the prices are reasonable. The key to eating here is to arrive before the rush-hour in the evening. There are limited booths available and some tables in the back. Good place to go before a show at the Altria Theater. read more

I've been looking for a new neighborhood breakfast spot and I was excited to try the Village Cafe. The vibes here are great, it's cozy, well decorated and warm. I always order a standard breakfast of eggs, toast, hash browns and sausage, and for $10.50 it's not a bad deal for a local joint. The toast and hash browns were delicious however the sausage was dry and eggs came out cold. It also took about 15 minutes for the food to arrive which was disappointing. I must've come on an off day, but would be willing to retry this place again in the distant future. +1 Vibe +0 Taste +0 Presentation +0 Service +1 Value read more

The Village Cafe - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I had a wonderful brunch at The Village Café. We had friendly service and delicious food. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting VCU or Richmond. I love the ambiance and the decor inside! The country fried steak was delicious and so were the pancakes. read more

The Village Cafe - Three Large Buttermilk Pancakes - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great local diner. I stopped in for a bite to eat one afternoon before heading to work, and was amazed by the prices and portions. The kitchen staff is exceptional because everyone was getting their food very quickly and the drinks were awesome. Great place to stop in for a bite to eat, but they also have seating for larger group read more

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Always a good time here, and fast service. The cheeseburger sub special was VERY good just like a cheesesteak but cheeseburger style. Heaping portion of meat. Quesadilla the size of your torso with very fresh toppings. Best fries in the city. read more

The Village Cafe - Cheeseburger Sub Special 5/24/25 - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great service and relaxed ambiance. The food was not great... Not seasoned at all. White toast is wonder bread-like but all pieces are different sizes and sone were burned when others underdone. Hash browns are just small potatoes roasted with onions. Their coffee if good, though. It might be better as a bar and bar food place rather than breakfast. read more

The Village Cafe - Hash browns Village Cafe style - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great food and quick service! Got the turkey club and fried chicken club, both were fantastic! Stopped by before a concert and the pick up process was so quick and easy. Cute restaurant, definitely will stop by again next time! read more

The place is very eclectic! You couldn't help but look around at all the art and artifacts of the place. Service was great and quick and the food was delicious. The Village steak baked sandwich was yummy! We stopped by as it as featured on diners, drive-ins and dives. Highly recommend this place. read more

I was so famished after taking the train into the city, but I stumbled upon this late-night spot that had pescatarian options. I wasn't in the mood for anything too heavy, so I went with my favorite buffalo chicken sub with fries. The best part ... all subs can be made into wraps! I was thrilled that they had honey mustard and buffalo sauce, which made my decision even easier. My beau ordered the Salmon Pesto Pasta because he saw the large portion. Unfortunately, his dish was a bit dry. I was REALLY upset that my order was wrong, as I had asked for a wrap instead of a sub roll. I HATE sending food back, and at that point, I was feeling pretty hangry and ready to go. The staff was very accommodating and offered to fix my order, but I was hesitant to send it back. I trusted them the first time to get it right, and now I had to take a gamble that I didn't offend the kitchen staff when it was sent back. I think that's something that restaurant staff tend to forget. I struggled to get through it just to take the edge off my hunger. While I wasn't completely satisfied with the bartenders, I asked if they could give my boyfriend a shot for their F-UP, and they did so without hesitation. Overall, I'm sure that other diners, students, and the like will have an amazing experience here. For me, it wasn't the best and a total waste of my time and money! read more

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Waiter in the orange stocking cap is extremely rude and not good at his job. 1st and last time here. I do not recommend unless you're desperate. 1 shining star was when River intervened and was very professional. The only reason I stayed. read more

This place could not be more perfect. If you are searching for vibes look no further. Food- 10/10 Service-10/10 Ambiance- 200/10 Sausage was fire. Our server, Reilly, was giving really cool energy. I aspire to have that effect on people. In addition, the portion of water was immaculate. It came in a beer stein and is what you crave during a Sunday brunch. During my whole experience and after leaving I felt a consistent flow of dopamine that overall has led to a great day. Will be returning. read more

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I love that they serve breakfast all day!! Seated on a Saturday, upstairs. Kinda tight space but doable. Coffee was ok. Basic creamer cups on the table. The pancake was delicious. I'm happy I chose the potatoes as a side; they were seasoned so good!! And the spinach + feta omelet 5/5!! read more

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We stopped in here for late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated immediately in a cozy wooden booth for two. Waiter quickly brought us waters. Menu and drink menu were available in a box built into the wall. The place had a lot of personality -- one of the reasons husband wanted to go there was its long history. It was noisy in there -- had a beautiful tin ceiling but noise echoed. I ordered the chicken burrito bowl and husband the Italian sausage sub. Mine was a super Americanized version of a burrito bowl. It had peppers and onions like would be on a Philly -- heavy on the onions. Very basic salsa. Husband loved his -- sausage, peppers and onions with a red sauce. Fries were good as well. I wish I had gone with my first instinct and ordered breakfast. Waiter was a little hard to find to get our check. Did not order alcohol but I was impressed that their drink menu listed all draft and canned beers with sizes and prices which many restaurants don't. I'd definitely return for an evening meal and beer. read more

The Village Cafe - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was awesome. Calzone was a 10. Fish and chips were spot on. Service was excellent. They were super busy and it was perfect.

Always love it here! Cool vibe with lots of wood, galley style restaurant with cozy booths. The food never disappoints and the staff is amazing. The breakfasts are huge, and as mentioned before, the pitchers of drinks served are so smart and convenient. Last time we were there we actually purchased 2 of their pitchers and use them all the time at home! One of our favorite spots. Parking can be a pain sometimes, but worth it! read more

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This VCU staple has been around for years, not because of good food nor reasonable prices, but because it's convenient. Just went for dinner with a group of moms & students to less than stellar meal. My fish n' chips were burnt not sure how the others' salad, wrap, burgers tasted but by their expression, it was mid. Service was average for an empty restaurant. read more

Our favorite place for breakfast in Richmond, we go as often as we can... lunch and dinner is good too.

First time here! I have a goal to try two new restaurants a month and I saw this place on Yelp. Finding parking can be a challenge but once we got there we were greeted and seated immediately. The place is super casual which is fine by me. The menus at my table were super sticky so that was gross and annoying. Third menu was the charm. I ended up ordering the fried chicken club (i think that's what it's called) and my husband got Reuben. Food came out pretty quickly. Our server was nice. I got their lemonade signature cocktail and it was almost good. It reminded me of a melted slurpee and was a bit to syrup forward for me. Chicken was extremely thin and a little dry, but the bacon was well cooked. Fries were yummy! Husband said the Reuben was okay, same for the cobbler. Prices were reasonable. We'd try this place again to check out something else on the menu. read more

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Great food. Great service. Stopped on the way home From NC and right off the highway. A DDD restaurant and delish!! read more

Stopped here as it's a DDD on Food Network. We got dinner one night and breakfast the next morning. Dinner was good. Breakfast ; the grits were awful but the pecan pancakes were amazing! read more

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The interior was nice but the food was overpriced and kind of awful. For the price it was not worth it

Great breakfast great vibes. Good drinks friendly staff. Staple in Rva. Such a good place to get a bite to eat with the fam or friends.

Thank god it's by campus because nothing is actually good and it's overpriced, it's the convenience for me

Dad and I went to VCU for errands and wanted to stop for breakfast. We've nerve been seated upstairs before, whether because it was already full or because the first floor was so empty that there was no need, but there's a first time for everything! I got chipped beef on toast with fried apples asmr they were so yummy, right along with my pomegranate ginger beer mixed drink (can't remember the name, sorry lol). Our server was prompt even though we were in the tiny upstairs area, and I loved that there was art on the wall only visible to us from our vantage point. Our basket with butter, jams, and creamers ran out of butter pretty quick and he brought up more immediately and we also saw him checking the contents of the other two tables' baskets instead of just the volume read more

Not impressed realize Food was average at best Pancakes were huge, threw us too many They served weird brown chunky gravy with chicken fried steak-but they had advertised white gravy with sausage for biscuits Maybe bring from Texas I assumed CFS would have a white gravy Hair in wife's food but they took care of us and comped hee meal Glasses of beverage were HUGE Mini pitchers of water or coke Ambiance was college town cool I just was not impressed as others who referred us to this joint read more

A clean and young diner that has potential, but needs work. Pros: the vibe and prices. Cons: the food and service. Food: We ordered "hash browns" as shown on the menu and got potato wedges instead; they said it's what they call them. I call that false advertising. The eggs were average, but the coffee nice. Service: lackluster and uninspiring. The ladies serving don't seem interested in being there (nor friendly) and it shows. This place has potential because unlike other diners in the area that look dated, the places looks nice (and festive); unfortunately, with average food and dull service, this place gets 2.5/5. read more

The Village Cafe - "Hash browns", eggs and toast - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Needed a breakfast joint after staying at a nearby hotel. Internet pointed us here. Really liked the woodwork and the beautiful bar. Someone needs to take some care of the houseplants on the windows. I dusted off the pothos and the spider plant up front. (hint hint). Those are good babies. I ordered the cowboy burrito and one pancake as my side (I wanted pancakes but realized the size of 3 or so pancakes would put me in a carbohydrate coma. So pancake it was). I liked the sausage gravy on top of the burrito but maybe should have had salsa instead. My husband had an omelet, fried apples which were very tasty, and side sausage patties. He said the sausage patties were kind of dried out but the omelet made up for everything. The one weird thing I wasn't expecting was the pitcher of unsweetened iced tea and water that you drink with a straw. Kind of kitschy and cute, but that was way too much liquid. Ha. Two glasses to split the pitchers between ourselves would have been nice. Because we were hitting the road, I passes on Mimosas or breakfast cocktails, but I bet the bar is outstanding in mixology. The place just feels right. Next visit to RVA we'll be back. Oh - I didn't get our server's name - but he was super sweet and lovely. So sending good vibes to all the staff there to feel my appreciation and thanks. read more

The Village Cafe - tooooooooo much liquid! - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

All around solid. There were 7 of us. Everyone enjoyed their meal, simple wraps, sandwiches, friendly service and they bfast all day. Great fries and milkshakes. Definitely a vibe for a variety of people. Though, the menu was a bit overwhelming, almost too many options. read more

Apparently this place is a local fave for college students and was surprised because I never been. The inside was very loud and packed with people, you could tell it was a popular spot. I liked how the pancakes were customizable, def sets this place apart from other spots. I got the oreo pancakes, steak burrito, and cheese fries. To my surprise, the oreo pancakes were amazing! The pancake flavor was different from regular diners (which i appreciated) and the oreo and powdered sugar gave it just the right amount of sweetness. Sadly steak burrito was a super let down. The steak wasn't even real steak but more like pieces of ground beef. The rice inside was mushy and tasted like it was from a school cafeteria. On a good note, the cheese fries were amazing. You can't mess up cheese fries however they were better than expected! They were nice and crispy even tho they had cheese on it. 10/10 Overall, I wasn't expecting much since this is sort of like a bar/late night spot. But the breakfast and apps will keep me coming back! read more

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I was in Richmond for Christmas, and I found a nice little present waiting for me on Grace St. This corner pub style eatery was highly rated (so thanks fellow yelpers). The building itself was deceptively big, a very long building with both a large bar, two person nooks and step down dining areas with more booth/table combinations. The food was excellent, I got the corn beef hash and it was incredibly flavorful. I added grits on the side, which was a great idea the creamy grits with the hash mixed in was the perfect combination. The meal in total was about 12.00 and I was very full. Decent customer service, the gentlemen was getting slammed so I understood. It was a you gotta catch him and give him your credit card, otherwise you might wait another 15 min just to sign the check. Pro Tip: They sell single pancakes! I often have an issue getting just one pancake, most breakfast places want to do a stack or nothing. This pancake was very large, and a great way to save money while not over eating. read more

The Village Cafe - Corned beef hash - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Really solid breakfast spot. Love the interior and the 2 person booths! Service was quick and friendly. I split a French toast which was among the best I've had and got a breakfast bowl where for $2 extra I was able to sub in veggie sausage, which is a wonderful option. Richmond has a good food scene but breakfast is seemingly not so beloved an institution here, but there are at least a few places, this included that are looking to prove otherwise. read more

The Village Cafe - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great Food, Super Service, Fun vibe. The only negative is parking (but that can be said for any business downtown Richmond). Highly recommend their breakfast. read more

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Food is delicious! Best omelets apple and grits. Yum! Easy to park. Loved breakfast at lunch.

Food excellent, the the atmosphere on point thoroughly enjoy will be back soon this has been around for many years and you'll love it too

My husband checked out this spot on a recent visit to Richmond. We absolutely loved the old school diner vibe with the wooden booths. Our service was everything you'd expect from a diner -- prompt, friendly, and to the point. We got a kick out of the pitchers for iced drinks. I ordered a breakfast sandwich with grits and my husband got the breakfast tacos platter. Everything was solid and the portions were huge. It was a great value for the price. They have a lunch and dinner menu as well as beers and happy hour, which we want to check out on our next visit. Recommended if you're looking for a quick bite in Richmond! read more

Found this place on a list of best breakfast spots in Richmond following the Ragnar Richmond Trail race on Saturday. I can't say if it's one of THE best because I've had a small sample size, but it sure was great! The buttermilk pancakes were so good that I didn't need syrup or butter. The coffee was hot, the ambiance is eclectic and stimulating, and the beer list is a solid one. Highly recommend going! read more

The Village Cafe - All the brunch beverage basics: coffee, insividual-sized pitcher or water, and a beer - American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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