I would not think I was at a chain restaurant. I really like that they have a small menu. A lot of places that are only open for breakfast, brunch and lunch have such large menus which make it really hard to make a choice. I had the shrimp and grits's. They put glazed purple onions and this spiced honey on them with bacon bits, shrimp cooked perfectly. I shared an order of cinnamon swirl glazed pancakes with friend. She ordered the huevos rancheros. They were missing jalapeños which was a bummer and they use wheat tortillas only. She said, don't get it twisted they were still bomb. Our server listened to what we ordered and gave suggestions. They've only been open a couple months in this spot but they were very busy for a Wednesday brunch. The manager stopped by the table to make sure everything was going well. They have a lot of seating inside and out under a pergola on a patio with lots of space as well. It's bright inside with two breakfast bars on each side as you walk in. I'd like to see one open in my hometown. It was an all around amazing experience. I'll probably go back one more time before I go home. read more

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After a long Sunday walk, we stopped into Turning Point for breakfast. As expected for a Sunday, the wait to be seated was long and once we were seated, the wait for our food was even longer. I ordered the steak, potato, and egg skillet (minus the egg for me). It was okay, not bad, but not something I'd rave about. A little more seasoning would've gone a long way. The vibe inside was nice, and the hostess was friendly, which I appreciated. It was extremely packed, so maybe others have had better experiences or different dishes that shine more. I'd be open to trying them again for lunch to see if that hits differently. One small thing: I asked for Sriracha, and the server acknowledged it but never brought it. Not the end of the world, but it would've helped the meal. All in all, it wasn't the worst, just a very slow Sunday breakfast with food that was fine but could be improved. Stafford is growing and getting more new restaurants, and I'm glad Turning Point is here. I just hope the kitchen timing and seasoning get a little tighter over time. read more

Turning Point - The Steak & Egg Skillet (minus the egg) & House Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

I have been here with my family four or five times now and every experience except today's has been a great one. I know the restaurant is new here and they may be trying to work through some kinks as they open but as a small business owner myself I want to leave an honest opinion so they can continue to improve their service We normally get their server Cat/Kat and she knows our family and my grandkids by name and she is fantastic. They were busy today, which is understandable with the holiday weekend, but the service we got today with a server, young lady I've never seen, was just extremely unacceptable. She took our drink order and the order for my grandkids and it was 15 more minutes before she came back to take our food order We ordered one order of pancakes to be brought on two separate plates for my two young grandkids to share and that was ignored or forgotten so we had to ask for a separate plate twice after the food was brought before that was done correctly It is never good when the table behind you arrives 15 minutes after you and gets their food 10 minutes before you. And when you have to ask three times for your boxes for your leftovers. And you have to ask other servers to do things that your server does not do. We will continue coming to this place because overall we think they are a great place to come, but we were very dissatisfied with this specific visit read more

New business to Stafford! Came here on a Saturday at about 11am. We got seated with 2 people right away. They do allow you to join a waitlist online though, if you suspect it will be busy. The food was delicious. I ordered the cinnamon roll pancakes and the goat omelette. Big fan of the creamy goat cheese. Service was great. Prices are super reasonable. Would recommend for breakfast/brunch. read more

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Loved this healthy brunch place. The dishes were delicious and healthy. Loved the service.

Return visit was just as great and the crepes where fantastic! One thing I love is they bring the plates out hot! read more

Turning Point - Savory Chicken Crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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I had the absolute pleasure of dining here before they even officially opened the other day and OH. MY. GOODNESS. I already know I'm going to be a regular. It's BYOB (which we love), so my group brought champagne and mixed it with some of their brunch preserves -- highly recommend if you're feeling a little fancy and creative. I ordered the "Just Beet It" juice, the vanilla coconut brew, and we started with the fresh berry cornbread French toast... and I'm pretty sure I briefly left my body. Heavenly is the only word that comes close. Then came the shrimp and grits, and let me be very clear: this was the BEST shrimp and grits I have had anywhere. Not "pretty good." Not "one of the best." The best. Ever. The Sriracha honey alone deserves its own fan club. The service? Top tier. The energy? Immaculate. The little details? They serve iced coffee with a coffee ice cube so your drink never gets watered down. Genius. Actual genius. I cannot say enough amazing things about this place -- just go. Bring friends. Bring champagne. Order everything. Thank me later. read more

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My Husband and I tried turning point for breakfast and we were very surprised with how spacious it appears inside considering how small it looks from the outside. We were greeted right away and sat within a few minutes. Our waiter was thorough and polite. And our food came out quickly and was delicious. We will definitely be going back. The only downside to turning point that I was able to witness was the lack of readily available parking. I'm not going to ding them for that. read more

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The service was poor. The waitress had the order all messed up. My husband ordered eggs Benedict, I ordered a breakfast combo, asked for a side order of sourdough toast. The eggs Benedict came out with sourdough instead of an English muffin and no sourdough toast. She finally brought the warm bread ( not toast) when we were 1/2 through our meal. Brought the requested jelly when I was finished. For a breakfast place they should have pancakes dialed in....they were not good, doughie no fluff. read more

Good food, reasonable prices, comfortable sitting. I got a full coffee pot for the price of a single cup and the coffee was great! Only wrinkle was with having to wait for the butter I asked for my English muffin that never arrived. The place was busy with each waiter serving a bunch of tables, so I get it. But I waited a while and then had to walk to the opposite side of the restaurant to ask for it again at the bar. I had a sprained ankle, so it wasn't very convenient. The rest of the experience was good and would've given it a 4.4 stars rating if yelp let me. read more

Yesterday, my girlfriend and I visited Turning Point for brunch. The atmosphere was fantastic with working individuals, friends, and families. The food was good; I wanted to try a few things, and I went with the Cubano. The service was slow; we received our coffee drinks seconds before our food. I did notice other tables having to wave the server down. Hopefully, as time goes on, that gets better. read more

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We've been waiting for this new brunch joint to open and it opened just a few days ago, so we decided to give them a try for lunch today. After checking their site, I noticed they use Waitlist, so we did this before leaving home. This was on a Thursday and our wait time was 15 - 25 mins. We got there about 15 mins later and still had to wait about 15 more mins before we were seated. I will say that it's great they use this service though, as they were busy and I can imagine they're busy on weekends too, so this is helpful! Service by everyone we encountered was GREAT! It was friendly and they were engaged with customers and our needs. The menu is basically breakfast all day with lunch options as well. Since we were there for lunch, we stuck to that part of the menu. We tried a cup of their tomato bisque and a cup of their turkey chili. The tomato bisque was ok, but the turkey chili was incredible! The flavor, spice, and texture was awesome and I couldn't tell I was eating turkey! I just wish they served a piece of bread w/melted cheese to go with these... maybe their tasty tortillas ships to go with the chili instead of bread; definitely something to go with these soups it preferred. The entrées were great too... We tried their Short Rib Italiano Sandiwich and it was outstanding! The meat in it was so fresh & tender and all the flavors were so good together... But the bread was outstanding! So soft, flavorful, and fresh - YUM!! Also tried their Seaside Jersey Club as a half and half with their Fiesta Crunch Salad and both were incredibly tasty and fresh! Again, the bread on that sandwich was awesome! Flavors were great and the ingredients were fresh!! Again, our service, provided by Sallay was awesome!!! She kept an eye on us, stopped in regularly to check on us, and was engaged with us the entire time! I sure hope they're able to sustain this level of quality and service, because it's truly was sets a nice place like this apart from the others. We'll be back!! read more

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Service was great and food was phenomenal! The ambiance was a nice family dynamic. I will definitely be back. Cat was VERY nice and provided A+ service read more

Turning Point - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

I was lucky enough to get an invite to their friends and family soft opening, which was really exciting, because brunch is my favorite! Myself and for friends came in to eat the Sunday before they opened to the public. From the moment I walked in, everything was beautiful and clean and every employee was friendly and patient. Our server, Cat, took GREAT care of us! She did her spiel perfectly, yet was still personable. As we were ordering drinks we noticed there was no alcohol offered! That's a deal breaker for a few of my friends, but then they explained their BYOB policy. If you're over 21 you can bring in your own beer, wine or champagne and order a carafe of orange juice if you need a mimosa. That's AMAZING! Most places are charging over $10/ brunch cocktail, so this actually saves you quite a bit of money! I will say, they do not have ice buckets to keep your beverage chilled, but that's fine by me! Everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the cornbread French toast with berries, the avocado toast (we added pickled onions, bacon and goat cheese) and the smoked salmon platter. There were no capers on the smoked salmon platter, which was fine by me, as i dislike them but one friend was saddened by it. For Entrees two of us got shrimp and grits, two of us got steak and eggs, and one of us got the healthy fit meal. Let's start with that one: it looked healthy AF. one comment was that the veggies were well seasoned, but the eggs in the omelet had no seasoning. The steak and eggs was actually made with short rib -- anywhere I go, if short rib is on the menu, I'M HERE FOR IT. It can't with greens and a citrus dressing, but I opted for a fruit cup instead. It was So, so good! I'm used to short rib that is so tender it falls apart upon your fork, and this was not that. Once I was chewing it did fall apart quite easily, so that was good. It had tiny peppers in it, but they were mild. I thought the were cherry tomatoes at first! The shrimp and grits was a cheddar grit with shrimp (no tails!) And caramelized onions on it. It had a side of cornbread and Sriracha hot honey to drizzle upon any and everything. Phenomenal. One of the best shrimp and grits I've tasted! For beverages we got cold brew coffees, cold pressed juices and orange juice to make mimosas. Everything was honestly so damn good that I KNOW I will be back, and soon! In fact, one of the friends I brought with me went back four times that same week for the shrimp and grits! This place is amazing, I highly recommend to any and every body! read more

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Pretty quick service in a very friendly staff. A nice spot with plenty of seating indoors and Outdoors and very well lit up read more

Turning Point - Cold brew coffee with foam cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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I visited this place for lunch yesterday. I ordered the chicken and waffles and Ethiopian French press and my buddy ordered the western omelet. The food was not so good and overpriced. the chicken tasted like frozen breaded tenders you buy from a grocery store. The waffle was good. The omelet was bland and I don't think it's made with fresh cracked eggs. The French press was decent. The service was very slow. The one good I liked was the ambience. The restaurant is very nice and quaint. read more

Amazing service and outstanding food that was made to order with everything fresh. It's sad that the name is the same as an organization known for racism. But this restaurant has been around since the late 90s and has no association. When you visit you will immediately see how welcoming,friendly and open they are and how amazing the food is. read more

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Well, today I decided to stop for breakfast before a doctor appointment. This was my first time at the turning point in Stafford Va. First The good: atmosphere seems great. They have both inside and outside seating. My server was awesome, (sorry I forgot her name.) I liked the pot of coffee so that I could just pour more myself. I ordered the rise and shine breakfast but neglected to read that it didn't come with a meat, so I ordered that as a side. I asked that my scrambled eggs be soft and of course they were not but I still ate it. I got pancakes and potatoes. The potatoes could have been cooked just a little bit more, but all in all it was a fair breakfast. It's 50-50 for me if I would come back to dine unless Invited. It just didn't wow me. Sorry. read more

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Turning Point in Stafford is a great new spot for breakfast and brunch, and it's already making a strong first impression. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and welcoming--perfect for a relaxed morning or a laid-back weekend brunch. The menu stands out with a mix of classic breakfast favorites and more elevated brunch options, and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. The coffee is also a highlight, making it an easy go-to place to start your day. Since it's a newer location, you can tell they're still training staff and working through the flow of service, so things may take a little longer at times. That said, the team is friendly, attentive, and clearly putting in the effort, which goes a long way. Overall, even with a few growing pains, Turning Point is definitely worth visiting. The food quality and atmosphere are already there--and once they fully hit their stride, this place will easily be one of the top breakfast and brunch spots in Stafford. Highly recommended--especially if you don't mind a short wait while they dial things in. read more

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Turing points is an excellent restaurant, and despite the 15-20-minute wait, on a Sunday morning with surrounding church parishioners. My shrimp omelet was exceptional, and the wait service was cordial, competent, and exceptionally hospitable and engaging, while knowledgeable and respectful toward customers. read more

Had a great experience at Turning Point in Stafford! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. We will definitely be back! read more

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For me, this was a very nice breakfast spot where I could just chill. It's not very large; restaurants over in Embry Mills don't take up a lot of space (gotta save room for Buc.ee's, right? ‍). But it's nicely laid out to take in small groups and those flying solo. Service was great; I caught Andrea on her 2nd day...she did a great job! I had the Wilbur skillet w/a toasted & buttered English muffin, a real tasty little fruit bowl and coffee. And not just any coffee. They have about six different types of international coffees all of which come to you with a real-sized mug and a full French press, steeping your choice of coffee grounds in boiling hot water just waiting for you to press & pour when you're ready. Hey, first time for everything...I gave it another 5 minutes and commenced to enjoy a pretty nice blend of the Jamaican Blue Mountain. Very much on point. All in all, I'll be back. I think the Mrs will like it, too. read more

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This is a very trendy place. We waited about 1/2 hour for a table but once seated service was quick and efficient. The food was good- we ordered omelets and they were omelets. The French press coffee was worth the high price. Overall pleased with this restaurant read more

The second time we dined here for brunch had some positives and negatives. The food is good and worth a weekend breakfast to get out of the house. It's a nice indoor and outdoor dining area and the menu is manageable. However, I wouldn't classify the menu as "unique." There isn't a reason to go here based on the menu unless you like French-press coffee enough to pay quite a bit for it. Between Fredericksburg and Stafford, there are some very good restaurants focusing on Breakfast and brunch. Turning Point has the menu to support being part of this group but today was a bit disappointing when it came to service. Not our server's fault as it appears to be a management issue as they are still training staff. It was noticeable that there's a lot of wasted energy. Several hosts seating people with no other responsibility. One person simply walking around setting out silverware. Nobody really bussing tables. Basic restaurant management recognizes that you never leave a space without accomplishing a task. If you seat someone, grab plates or fill a water glass on your way back. If you are a server, deliver/pick up a check between delivering food to another table. Hands are always full. It moves tables and increases sales. Our server let me sit at the table for over 20 minutes before bringing the check. My family went to the car as we dined outdoors and it was a little chilly with the breeze so I just patiently waited for them to eventually bring the check. Everything innarestsursnt depends on efficiency and hustle. I didn't see that consistently at Turning Point in Stafford. read more

We came here on a Saturday morning and of course it was very busy!! We were told the wait was going to be over an hour for two people, however we got very lucky that two seats had just opened up at the bar. The service was indeed very slow, but it was expected as this was probably their busiest time. The waitress took our drink orders right away but didn't come back to take our food orders until about 20 minutes later. After we ordered food it was about another 45 minutes before we could eat. The food did not disappoint!! It was worth the wait!! Definitely we will be back! read more

Turning Point - Steak & Egg Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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Although the food is impressive, the facility's infrastructure falls short. The floor plan is undersized and lacks a waiting foyer, leading to congestion. I also found the outdoor dining area to be poorly equipped, as it lacks both shade and rain cover. These issues, combined with significant parking challenges during busy periods, detract from the overall appeal of the establishment. read more

We had breakfast here the other day. The food was excellent. My dad said it was the best eggs Benedict he'd had in decades. Our server was very good and friendly. The ambiance is typical breakfast joint. Kinda loud. It's nicer than a Denny's but a little below Silver Diner. It kinda reminds me of the changes they were going to make at Cracker Barrel. It's fine if that's what you started as, but it made me sad to see the classic getting changed to that. read more

Everything was great from the space indoor and outdoor to the service and menu. Not an everyday type of breakfast place - little expensive but worth it to enjoy the atmosphere and food. read more

Wow! Check in was simple and for it to be very busy on a Saturday afternoon- waitlist was only 25-30 min. Our server, Bella, was so attentive and kind. Even though it was busy, Bella made sure we were taken care of and put in our drinks and food in. Arthur was so kind and made our coconut vanilla cold brew and ube matcha delicious! Vibes were amazing and the food was FANTASTIC! The shrimp and lobster grits with Cajun was perfectly flavored and the huevos rancheros were made to perfection. First time and many more visits to come! Wayyyyy better than First Watch. Haha BYOB no cork fee! By the way read more

This is a new brunch spot in Stafford. Emphasis on NEW. Sunday morning was incredibly busy, and many of the staff need time to settle into their positions. The drinks were excellent and generous. A large french press delivered to the table, and enormous mugs that made our whole table happy were hits. The food was a bit slow. Again, it's a new restaurant and staff is still getting into a rhythm.The menu has ample variety. The one big corrective advice is to the kitchen. It's a breakfast/brunch place, and every plate at our table had overcooked eggs. The over easy eggs were medium. Poached eggs on the Benedict were hard like hard-boiled eggs. The medium eggs were also hard. Servers are clearly a team and working hard to make sure every table had a good experience. It's new to Stafford. We will give it some time before we come back, to give them time to settle in and improve. Service is good. Drinks great. Food needs some work. read more

I ate my food so fast I forgot to get a picture. The shrimp and grits were very well seasoned. Served in a cast iron skillet. It came with a sriracha hot honey sauce and cornbread to balance that salty bacon with some sweetness. Very delicious! read more

I went to the new Turning point in stafford Virginia in the Embry mill town center. The staff are absolutely amazing, they are happy and energetic. They get along with each other and appear to enjoy working together. It changes the atmosphere and is definitely a mood changer in a good way for guests. My attendee was Andrew. He is the sweetest young man and very attentive. The manager Jessica, who was very polite and welcoming came around to each table to assess the quality of service. She spent time greeting the guests, and it didn't take away from the timely service of food coming out. We received our special drinks within a matter of minutes of ordering them. I ordered the "Key West shrimp" omelet with a side of cheese grits and it came with buttered English muffin, my husband ordered the "western" omelet with potatoes and English muffin. The food came out in less than 15 minutes of waiting. The food was steaming hot and needed a little blow before eating every bite up to the end. I don't know about the average person, but there is nothing better than hot food and a good cheese pull down to the last bite. The English muffins were even soft and warm at the end of the meal. I had to ask myself if I enjoyed so much because I was so hungry, or if the food/service was actually that good. It was actually that good. They will definitely get more of our money really soon. I'm not the best photographer, but here are some photos below. read more

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From the start, I noticed the host staff was very professional, welcoming and appeared to take their job seriously even through the chaos of a Saturday morning rush! I've been several times on weekends and it is always pleasurable to check in with the hosts! They know how to handle even the most difficult of guest walking in (this world is just evil with the way some people just feel entitled, and speak to teens any which way!) But the times I've been waiting for our table, I'm taken back in a positive way, at how teens can handle grown rude adults in a professional and respectful manner! Also, my visits beyond that with the wait staff has always been great! Highly recommend! Also- people it's not hard to be respectful to teen worker, if you can't wait 45 + mins then go fuel your hunger elsewhere! read more

Turning Point is a delicious new breakfast spot in Stafford, VA! It's perfect for a stop after an appointment at MW Health System or just if you're passing through. The location is convenient, the staff is welcoming, and the food is fantastic. We started with the cinnamon roll skillet, and for entrees, we had chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits--my personal favorite. Our waitress, Cat, made the experience even more enjoyable with her friendly service! Highly recommend. read more

Turning Point - Cinnamon roll skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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Awesome place the owner's name is Kirk. He was very friendly. They are still in training so they offered us complementary meals and I think they are a very well established company. The place looks very friendly and cozy and is a great spot to have breakfast or lunch. read more

Turning Point - 2 dogs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

Delicious food- Belgian waffle and French toast, eggs and bacon. Great service and very friendly staff. Will defitnely be returning. read more

Walking into the restaurant it seemed small until you enter the larger dining area. It has a family feel to it. The food is amazingly delicious! Once you have the French Pressed coffee, which is so smooth, other coffee will pale in comparison!!! read more

Terrible customer service. Starting from the hosts Riley and Christian. We were told we would have a 30 minute wait, we were patient and waited an hour. When asking the hosts, host Riley raised her voice and cut me off after I questioned host Christian after he told me he couldn't give me a time and we would have to wait perhaps 20 more minutes. I requested a manager, spoke with Kevin who was not empathetic in the least. I advised of the hosts' poor customer service and he told me not to talk "negatively " about his employees. Definitely felt a racist energy . TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. I DON'T RECOMMEND read more

Wait list is deceiving, they give you a time then when you go in youre put on another wait list and continue to wait.

I sat up at the bar w Bela and she was ammazzinnggggg. So nice and personable while also being professional w the customers. Food was amazing, get the chicken Caesar wrap!! And she made my coffee perfect even though I didn't really know what I wanted lol. The space is gorgeous and clean. All over a great experience and I can't wait to come again soon! Give Bela a raise! read more