I have been here many times over the years and I am pretty sure this is the first time I've completed a review. Let me say that with all these visits over maybe 10 years, we've never had a bad meal. The place shows its age but always seems clean. The staff seem to clean up quickly behind each customer. As for today's meal and service. The wifey had the French Toast with a side of sausage and we'd say this I about the best flavor French Toast around. The sausage also has a very good flavor. As for me, something told me to get the Open Face Turkey. It also was good. Had a decent flavor but wasn't exactly outstanding. But again a nice meal. First time I've had this here and if I had a craving, id get again. I still think my favorite is the French Toast or in the past I've had Chip Beef and I think Biscuits and Gravy. I assume they still sell those but the turkey was calling to me. As for the staff: always very friendly and today was no different. In the past, this place was a cash-only place but I noticed today they took cards. Not sure what cards or if there is a charge for using a card like many places now. But I was prepared for cash and paid by cash with a cash tip, which I nearly always do when dining out. As for my review. I gave this a 4-star but I would have given a 4 1/2 star if that was an option. So stop in and have a nice meal. read more

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If you want a perfectly standard, home cooked no frills breakfast this is the spot. I am completely new to Petersburg and on my first visit I felt welcome and was treated with the same friendliness and warmth as the regulars. People of all ages, colors, and vibes eat there and everyone is cool with one another. Many stop in for takeout. Many pop in to order and wait outside. I personally like the omelettes and I like that they use fresh, not canned, mushrooms. The cheese is your standard American cheese singles--obviously as far away from gourmet as you can get but it's good nonetheless. You know the food is prepared and served by hard working local people. Definitely get here before the church crowd or wait until they leave. Breakfast is served all day. The chocolate cake looks pretty good too! read more

Being from a small town, this restaurant reminds me of home. A place where everyone knows you and your order. Great food hot and fresh. Definitely will be going back. read more

Breakfast was amazing!!! Service was also the best, they quickly found space for a group of 9 and made us feel welcomed. They can benefit from minor cosmetic upgrades. But the food makes up for it. read more

Excellent home cooked country breakfast! I suggest you try it for yourself & you'll be glad that I recommend this restaurant to you!

Old school diner vibe with delicious breakfast and service to match the vibe. Love coming here with the family!

I go there once every two weeks their food and service getting declined every time I go there portion are very small breakfast home fries only two bites and serve very poor not like before very desapoting read more

We stopped in for a late breakfast and if it wasn't for the fact that I'm pregnant and was starving I would've walked back out the door. 1) no social distancing enforced at all. Even the waitresses while taking orders removed their masks to talk to the customers. 2) OJ is poured out of a store bought half gallon jug 3) I watched an old lady make kids drinks and used her hands to insert the uncovered straws into the cups after touching other things and walked it over to the table yuck!. 4) There are no non-pork options 5) We ordered French toast with strawberry toppings. They gave me toppings on the side that clearly came out of a store bought can (see pic). The French toast was disgusting. 6) Dishes were full of water spots. They get 1 star because the service wasn't horrible but never again will Ieat there. Too pricey for the quality of food they served. read more

Yankee Coffee Shoppe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

This Yankee Diner is Yankee Doodle dandy! I love cute little mom and pop cafés like this one!! Great for spot for a good ole country breakfast or a hearty lunch! They are a morning and afternoon establishment. The grits are a good consistency, not soupy. They get my eggs right and I'm picky! It's an old fashioned coffee shop, so don't expect anything super fancy!! Plain black coffee, regular or decaf, hon! You won't be ordering lattes or cappuccinos here! Think Mel's Diner from tv, with Flo and Alice as servers! You may even get a "kiss my grits"! read more

Being a self declared southern Belle I'm in love with a good diner. Well welcome to the Yankee Coffee Shop where it's a hidden jewel in plain sight. You are always greeted when you arrived and instructed to pick your seat. A friendly waitress greets you at your table or booth( Mickie somehow always greets me first). As your drink order is taken and for some of us breakfast foodies... we'll just say I love my breakfast! I'm a fan of the pancakes. You might want to order just one because I swear that delicious wonder is the size of the plate. The pancakes comes with scrumptious flavors( strawberry, blueberry or apple) and it's the filling of the pancake. I wanted to explain that it's not baked in but filled with fruit sensation. Add in some scrambled eggs with cheese, grits and I add in corn beef since the breakfast meat choices are all pork. Before I'm 3 sips into my coffee my plate arrives and it's time to GRUB. Each morsel of food is sending joy to the stomach. Fortunately I can't finish it all and that brings a smile to my face... Part 2 will be finished at a later time at home. Well I see y'all soon read more

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It's our weekend breakfast date spot. Some of the best pancakes in the region - large and flavorful. I love the feta omelet. It's a intimate diner with a greasy spoon feel. The staff are the highlight - hard working with plenty of Southern Hospitality. read more

Great place to go for breakfast Nice and sweet southern hospitality. I look forward to going back for lunch read more

Yankee Coffee Shoppe - Western omelette with toast and a side of bacon Absolutely delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

We love Yankee! The staff are extremely hard working and considerate. Food is good especially breakfast. Love the giant pancakes! Wish they could go back to closing at 2pm instead of the current time of 1pm. read more

First off the smell!! Wow that should have been our first hint that maybe this wasn't the place for us. I ordered a Ruben for $10 and was sooo sad. It was tiny and greasy with a "side" of potato salad. The potato salad was about 2 spoons worth and came recommended over the coleslaw, the coleslaw must be really awful because the potato salad must have been made with canned potatoes because the texture made it inedible, and I'll eat almost anything. Then after that as a lunch it took forever to get my check to leave. Unfortunately I can't recommend this place unless literally everything else is closed read more

I took a stroll and wanted to have an early breakfast. I live nearby. Google shows open at 0530. I get there at 0645 but the door shows it opens at 0700. Okay no problem I'll wait. I'm greeted sort of, by an older woman with a limp, she asked if I had money, brought me a coffee in a to go cup and saw me as a huge inconvenience. I noticed quickly that I was not welcomed and it had to do with me not being a regular, having a small animal with me(which he has been there before no issues) and the way I was dressed (I was in sweatpants) I have a small 7lb cat in a large backpack carrier. I have eaten here before with him as I said and they told me they refused to serve me because of him and because i didnt have service papers with me. they did not offer me a to go order or anything. I felt heavily discriminated against. avoid this place at all costs if you arent from around petersburg. they ONLY prefer regulars and dont even have menus out because they never anticipate anyone new trying their establishment. it is a shame because the first time i went to eat there it was WONDERFUL, good food and service. What a disappointment. read more

I can't believe there are any negative reviews!! Yankee Coffee Shoppe is iconic. I have so many memories eating here with my grandparents. My grandparents were born and raised Yankees so my grandpa was so excited when he first found this place. We would come every Saturday morning. It's got that good small town feeling. It's a little crowded inside but that's part of the goodness of it. The food is so delicious!! I'm a big breakfast person. I could honestly eat breakfast for every meal. And here is so dang good! The home fries are my favorite. No one does home fries like they do. The lunch options they have are good too but I usually stick with the breakfast. It's a must for me! 5 stars for me!!! I will forever be a loyal customer! read more

Who closes on Tuesday ... Yankee Coffee Shoppe that's who . I haven't been here in a while and was looking forward to it . So disappointed they are closed Tuesday and Wednesday . I'll just have to try again , but those are my free days . I do know there food was great last time I went . I'll have to check them out later and update my review . read more

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My first time here. It was okay. Potatoes had no flavor and no salt and pepper to taste. They were dry. My omelet was okay, when I went to slice it in half to eat there was some egg a little runny, not cooked like the rest of the omelet. So that was disappointing but I was hungry so I wasn't going to wait for them to make me a new one. I was limited on time. Staff was nice though. read more

Best coffee and breakfast place in Petersburg. How they have survived considering the area they are located and I have no idea, it has been a staple with my family and other families for decades. They always greet you with a smile and the food is delicious. Diner style breakfast and coffee. Very straightforward. Simple, yet well done. Best breakfast spot in town. read more

The staff only wears mask under their noses if at all. I was not comfortable with that. I hope in the future especially with the elderly clientele some adjustments will be made. read more

You can really sum up the taste and quality of the food here in one word "homemade"; but who likes short reviews? I ordered French Toast, eggs, bacon, and homefries. The French Toast is made with French Bread and the result is delicious! The French Bread seems to really absorb the ingredients of the batter and anything else you put on it. I had mine with powdered sugar, butter, and syrup and I wasn't disappointed. The eggs and bacon are nothing special but they do have the homemade look and taste. The real surprise of the meal were the homefries! They're not fried at all, they're zesty delicious coated potatoes and I highly recommend them! read more

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TINY, old-fashioned coffee shop with good food and cheap prices. Breakfast for 2 with tip was under $20. My husband enjoyed his steak and eggs, and I enjoyed my Greek omlette. Homemade biscuits were really good! We did pay with a credit card, so evidently that is a new development. read more

The best pancakes I had so far in my life (and I am 40yrs old). This is realy the place to go for an american breakfast! read more

Yankee Coffee Shoppe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

Place is a small local favorite by the look and feel of it. everyone seems to know one another. the food is average. i've eaten here a few times now. i will go back soon. not alot of breakfast sit down places nearby to choose from. Coffee is good. The service is very friendly and neighborly. The place was full of elderly local folks. Nobody wears a mask here so if you are concerned about mask-less workers and patrons this is not the place for you. Small space and was busy the times i went. zero social distancing. read more

Stop here on my way down to Florida 2 days ago ... This place is "AWESOME" !!!!!! My wife and I did not want to leave....The food was perfect ,the staff and even the Customers eating at the restaurant made us feel welcomed as soon as we walked in the door... I texted my friends back north about how friendly this restaurant was while we were there... One of my friends wrote back that's southern hospitality... I responded with yes southern hospitality thank God & it's alive and doing well Here .... : ) :) Clean and The staff all following coronavirus protocol... : ) read more

Since my wife and I first moved down here about 15 years ago we have always enjoyed breakfast or a coffee break with the Ladies of the Yankee Cafe. Now that my wife has died I still enjoy breakfast there. It's good plain cooking and always a welcome back. read more

Glad we found this jewel. The food was amazing. We were there because of a family medical emergency and eating here was the only positive of the 5 days we spent in Petersburg, VA. If you like pancakes, this is the place to go, one of their pancakes feeds two people. The Western Omelets and Cheese Omelets are awesome The home fries and home made biscuits so good. Like we said, when you visit NY we will take you to Junior's. Thank you so much for your kindness from the Villafanes. read more

Best breakfast near me and I recommend it to everyone I see , it's customer service is amazing and the servers are a great bunch of women

Great place. Stopped on our way to Florida. Great food and great service. I had scrambled eggs and bacon and my husband had the the steak and eggs. Highly recommend. Staff and customers very friendly!! read more

We stopped by Yankees Coffee Shoppe on a road trip and we were not disappointed. The Apple pancakes were so unique. It had pie filling inside and it was AMAZING! If you are in Petersburg PLEASE visit this restaurant!! read more

Food and service exceptional. Patronize twice a week. Best breakfast and lunch in tri city area

A quaint little place with delicious food. I especially love their breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. I also like that it opens very early. I work night shift, so it's perfect for me to drop in after work. read more

After reading the reviews I thought I'd be walking into another 5-star review location! Sadly that was not the case. I felt as though I was at a small diner back home with mediocre service and comparable food quality. I'd hardly consider this a coffee shop, and it certainly not on the same level as Demolition Coffee in historic Petersburg. I had the Steak and Eggs. Typically this is a meal that's hard to butcher. Sadly, my steak had the consistency of beef jerky even though I ordered the steak "medium." The eggs, grits and biscuits were all good and saturated with butter :) The service was OK but it seemed like the three servers in the restaurant were stretched thin and could not adequately wait on their patrons. Additionally, myself and three others waited for 5 minutes waiting on one of the waitresses to man the register so we could pay. I might give them another shot to redeem themselves, but I was so disappointed in what I originally thought would be a great breakfast. read more

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The only thing I don't like about Yankee Coffee Shoppe is that it seems to close at 2pm during the week. Not sure what weekend hours are. Today (first time eating there) I had the club sandwich, and it was the best club I've had in years. Also had a side of onion rings, and they were excellent! Next time I go I'll try one of the omelets and the onion rings. I'll be back. read more

I've had their blueberry pancakes and French toast, both have been wonderful and the service is great. I wouldn't recommend the waffles read more

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Great diner food. The climate in the restaurant is very friendly and inviting. We ordered French toast, breakfast sandwich, biscuits and gravy, and an omelet. The food was good and affordable (even with the tip). The only thing that was inconvenient was that they don't take credit cards. read more

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Better coffee houses in the area Super nice owner. Cappachino is more then likely no Differnt then a latte. Way to hot Should have a better cup as well Didn't try any treats looked good I still gave a 4 but just improve a few of the little things and this place could have a line out the door . read more

I love this place, snd I had been here couple times. Service is good and OMG the best pancake I ever have.

Best breakfast near Ft Lee. Unfortunately I didn't find it until near the end of my time on base. Would have loved to have taken all those who visited me. Clean facility, courteous staff, and good food! Also, very reasonable prices. It's a definite go-to if you're obsessed with breakfast food! read more

Back in the day, as you might know, "coffee shop" or "shoppe" meant what "diner" means today. Denny's is trying to do a millennial version of the classic coffee shop. But for the real deal, you need Yankee and places like it. You'll get comfort food, professional waitresses who know and love their regular customers, and a passing show of folks who inspire you to put a reminder on your iPhone to call your grandma when you get home. So...if you want a change from a hipster vibe with overpriced combinations of supposedly healthy foods, or you know from experience exactly what I'm talking about, consider giving the Yankee Coffee Shoppe a try - especially for breakfast. Not a place for staying on your diet, but definitely you'll be rewarded with a good hearty meal and a fun time. I had the french toast with bacon on the side and really enjoyed it. read more