Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Virginia Beach

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May's Parlor

"We went here when visiting VB. It was so good we had to go back the next day. The ice coffee is great but the highlight are the pastries. We had..."

Brandon Maddock

"Hands down the absolute BEST pastries and baked goods I've ever had! The cheesecake was absolutely amazing! My daughter and I also loved the..."

Anne Allen

"Cute coffee/bakery/breakfast/lunch place. Excellent pastries and great service. Seating is limited both inside and out and they are popular so be..."

tabitha lizzette lopez

"Do yourself a favor and visit the bakery! Every pastry that I have tried from this bakery has been delicious! Their pastries are very filling. The..."

Vianney Armer

"Absolutely loved this super adorable place! Their selection of baked goodies is fantastic, and the macaroons, especially the rose and lavender ones,..."

Anika Naneyshvili

"Cozy. Good food. Fair price. We had quiche which was very fluffy. Egg sammiches were also good. On onion brioche bread that was very tasty. We'll be..."

mikeys7772

"Unique little bakery with really good and fresh croissants and muffins. Everything i tried was great. It is a must visit place in VA Beach. It's too..."

Maria Chkeri

"The best bakery in VB hands down. Amazing quiche and pastries. Their lunch specials are also quite tasty. Have never had anything I didn’t love..."

Danielle Stuart

"If the universe did one thing right it would be this. Sandwiches are amazing and bought 4 different pastries. You should also try their peach orange..."

Isabelle Rodriguez

"Stopped by May’s looking to satisfy my sweet fix during my stay at the nearby Hyatt House. Lots of interesting baked good/pastry options. I..."

Jason Persaud

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

"Overall a good meal. I had the Cajun Shrimp Wrap. Good combination of flavors and decently filling. About $1 more than I think it should be but not..."

Ty Nelson

"Quickest tropical smoothie I've ever ate at. I was impressed at the level of maturity the young staff had. This is definitely my go to tropical..."

Diana Irons

"They were excellent. Very understanding and willing to correct any mishaps endure. Thank you for your great service. Keep up the good..."

Unique Ness

"I wish I could give six stars! I've been to several of the TSC locations around the city and this is the first that inspired me write a review- by..."

jon williams

"They always have my call in orders ready for me when I leave the gym..."

Casey VonderBorn

"I went there Saturday at 1:00. There must of been 35 soccer players in there and a line out the door. Because I was in no hurry and had good company..."

Therese Whitehurst

"Traveling from out of town and I was able to get my favorite smoothie just as would at home and they had the same morning happy hours as..."

James Madison

"I don’t know what it is about this location but everything here is so much better than the other locations, I frequent tropical smoothie 1-2 times..."

Christine riley

"The smoothies were great and service was good, the cashier was polite, to be frank I've had better service but it was nothing to complain about. The..."

George Yatsko

"Got an amazing smoothie there today. So..."

Agent “Tex” Tex30

"I visited the location near Salem on Princess Anne Rd. I went in and was reviewing the menu board, but I couldn’t find the smoothie I used to get...."

Deborah Isabella

"Thank goodness you have Curtis up front. He's great. Tonight when I went in, there was a lady and her two children in line ahead of me. I listened..."

Kairie Randall

Marchese Italian Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really nice Italian Cafe only a couple miles from my house. On my early afternoon visit (230-330p 3/20/2018) Everyone there (a group of men, a guy..."

Marc Munoz

"Delicious paninis with fresh ingredients, home made cannolis, fantastic espresso shots and rice balls are to die for! Truly one of the best little..."

Courtney Prunty

"Best authentic Italian deli and how Maria runs this hidden treasure is just soooo italian!! We had an appetizer plate with a paired wine that beamed..."

Alexandra Arredondo

"Lunch was amazing - gnocchi with pesto to die for. Everything was delicious and so fresh! Dessert to be determined (taking it to go!) but I have no..."

Dawn Borgia

"This place is amazing! Both the food and owner are wonderful. I highly recommend for authentic Italian..."

Jermaine Profit

"Absolutely fabulous place. The caramel Napoleon (not quite to my taste. Matter of preference) was light and airy, and flaked perfectly. The espresso..."

Isaac Houston

"Most authentic Italian food you will get in the area. Amazing staff and plain AMAZING food. It needs to be on your list of places to go eat. You..."

Tatjana Marsh

"This is the cutest place...the owner is super sweet and the Tiramisu....to die..."

Nicole Pianezze

"This place was amazing!!...Paninis were delicious, ambiance was perfect!...A great place to enjoy some really great..."

Shay Neidig

"If you're Italian, or from the North East, or LOVE food, this is the place to go! The Caprese Panini is my absolute..."

Lia Fitzgerald Rudon

"Love everything here, you have to go more then once. Always amazing product to buy and enjoy at home. Perfect meat and cheese tray for any occasion...."

Sarah Hatley

"Excellent authentic Italian food, service is so friendly, small quaint. Love going to this..."

Luan Dunn-Heidkamp

"Loved it! Freshly made food. Nice place to relax and enjoy the food and environment around..."

Sheryll Callanta Reyes

"great food, fantastik Espresso, wonderful..."

Angelo Nero

"Had an absolute beautiful first time experience for my husband's birthday . We're from the north and have been missing a good Italian deli and cup of..."

S Hill

"it is always an experience coming here. ive been to Italy before and this place captures the vibe, food, and flavor compared to others in the..."

dan reyes

"Fantastic experience, taste like italy! Service is very good!! At the market you can buy also a lot of differents foods made in..."

filippo bertolotti

"I have been here 3 times and the food is amazing every time! I recommend getting any of the specials they have that day. The pesto gnocchi was one of..."

Chase Lemaster

"Made a decision to try Marchese while some family was in town. Small facility with huge taste! Everything we had was fantastic, from the soup to..."

rob compton

"This was my first time dining at Marchese's and it wont be the last. The food is amazing and accompanied with outstanding service. We had stuffed..."

chris fevrier

"If I could give this 10 stars I would! This place is absolutely amazing! I got the rigatoni with meatballs and tomato sauce. Delicious! I also had..."

Allison Wright

"Fresh, delicious and quick. I have both dined in and I’ve placed a pick up order - both times were fantastic experiences and worth every penny..."

Ericka Kotkowski

"Passed by many times and finally stopped in. Although I didn't have any food (I had previously eaten lunch) the coffee and cannoli were delicious. I..."

Renee

"The most authentic Italian cuisine you can get here in Virginia. The owner is from Naples and makes one mean espresso. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. 10/10..."

Anna Majors

"If you looking for a "local" place with amazing Italian food this is it. Wife, toddler and I ate for under $30 with two glasses of wine. Service..."

James

"My wife and I found this hidden gem on the day we arrived to Virginia. We were tired from our flight and needed a pick me up… I’m European, have..."

sebastián dusonchet

"I stumbled on Marchese on a recent trip to VB! Followed the proudly flying Italian flag! They had a good selection of cold cuts (found my..."

Angela Lewis

"Small place with big flavors! We’ve loved everything we’ve tried but the rigatoni with meatballs is a fave. We always buy a jug of unfiltered..."

Kim Smith

"Did a Google map search looking for a new place to try. This place is amazing! It was the owner’s birthday today and people were coming in to..."

cohocton14826

"Delicious, healthy, and affordable food! They have great service, and the atmosphere makes you feel at home. The backyard dining area is a peaceful..."

Desiree Burton

"This place takes me right back to Naples, Italy. The best coffee, authentic Italian food, and service!!! I had the "sunshine" sandwich and it was..."

Sarah Wilkening

"So yummy! Make sure you ask for the meatballs or whatever the special is to TAKE HOME! We served this evening…even the pasta was the best I’ve..."

Jennifer Palmer

"Always pleased to stop in Annamaria’s store. Something special about her talking in Italian to her customers and family which makes this place..."

Courtney O'Neill

Bodacious Bakehouse

87/100 (1527 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was in town for a month due to work and ate here 3 times. They have vegan pizza and sandwich options. My first order, I got the vegan..."

Alexandra Chodzin

"I would love to work here!!! Please forgive me for forgetting the names of the employees that serve us. They were hilarious, engaging, inviting,..."

Nikia Edwards

"Finally got to try the restaurant today and was beyond impressed. Got there after 12:00 and it was me and one other lady there and we got so much..."

Nancy

"Amazing food and the Staff is very friendly. We enjoyed our meals was simply an understatement to say as you can tell they use high quality..."

Sara Perez Sanders

"WOWWWW I just left Bodacious and can't believe how good this food is! Being Vegan it's hard to find really good food but wowww this place is amazing...."

Amberle Farthing

"Oh my! The BEST vegan pizza EVER in this area! I loved my experience at the restaurant, and they had VEGAN DESSERTS!!! I plan to swing but here very..."

Yell Yell T.

"The vegan options are TIER! The Chef has been around and worked with true Italian Chefs and it shows! Amazing food and service. On my way there right..."

Kutii Nay Nay

"Loved it. The staff here were very very welcoming, warm and friendly. My food came out very fast and hot. The salad was crisp and fresh, I could tell..."

Tim Miller

"A hidden gem. Everything about this place is perfect. We ordered garlic knots and the hot honey pizza. Needless to say, our taste buds were in..."

Marc

"Immediately when I walked in, I was greeted with good energy! The supervisor asked whether or not I was vegan and proceeded to tell me what they..."

Brittany M.

"5/10 Update - Still 5 stars - just wanted to highly recommend the $7 two 1 topping pizza slice + one drink deal. The pizza slices are *huge*, and it..."

Sara Hysaro

"08/25/23 had a meatball sub. It was tasty. 06/15/23 Had the club sub today. It was really good. The atmosphere is nice inside. The pizza looked..."

GregVaBch T

"Got the margarita pizza, meatballs and a salad. Meatballs and sauce were actually delicious. The margarita pizza was a a bit loppy at the end of the..."

Bryce

"What stood out the most was the customer service. Jess was very friendly and welcoming. She knew the menu, easily rattled off suggestions, and was..."

Ben K

"We were warmly welcomed promptly after arriving at this authentic little cafe, and ended up going with the buffalo chicken pizza. 10/10 would..."

Jenna Lindstrom

"One of my favorite places in the Town Center area. Great pizza, pasta and pastries. The garlic knots are some of the best I have had. They have great..."

Michael S

Aloha Snacks

87/100 (1185 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A cute place with warm and welcoming staff, laid back cozy cute setting inside and out, a fun delicious menu, a bite of Hawaiian favorites, and most..."

Lin Reed

"I have been waiting for a place like this at the oceanfront for so long! It has the perfect fast, casual atmosphere (especially for us Moms wanting..."

Stephanie Higley Somers

"This is a great place to meet up with people and have GREAT freshly prepared and healthy food. The Poke and Udon bowls are both fantastic. The..."

Andrew Fawdyman

"You must try this place! I ordered the Wela Wings, Clockwise Fries, Deconstructed Pineapple "Musubi" and the Hawaiian Cowboy.. All super delicious...."

Paul Harris

"Finally made it to the Oceanfront to try Aloha Snacks and it was so worth it!! We had the soy cured tuna poke bowl, Hawaiian Cowboy burger, Mana..."

Chandra Hanley

"I finally got a chance to check this place out. The collard noodle bowl was outstanding and their beer selection was great. The service was also top..."

Eric Tennant

"Best food I’ve had in VB yet! And love the staff and vibe. The owner and staff make sure you’re always satisfied and the service is quick and..."

Kelly Elizabeth

"What a great casual place to eat. Try the fresh burgers, fries, bbq, it's all good. Chef owned and run . Great job..."

Denise A. Galante

"I had the Pig Kahuna BBQ Sammy , which was delicious. I also had the caramel pineapple quad, they make the caramel in house and I appreciated that...."

Alex Riley

"Wow! Every bite was jam packed with flavor! This place is a..."

Joe Hirschoff

"Best burgers in VB! Jesse runs a great shop - always delicious food and happy..."

Echo Soulflower

"Kids and I felt the Aloha as soon as we entered and food was da kine and brought back fond memories of our time living in the islands! -Mahalo for..."

CJ Coastal VB

"The customer service is on point! Love this place! Food is so..."

Tricia Orpilla

"This is the place. Great food. Great, friendly environment. Rockin' the surf tunes on lp while watching tasty waves on video all while enjoying..."

David Devine

"12/16/23 - what a cool spot. The interior decor is so cute. The staff was super nice and patient. I got the south Pacific farmer bowl to go. Lots of..."

Matea L.

"I have never had a bad meal at Aloha Snacks VB! In fact, it is one of the reasons we come back to Virginia Beach each year. The menu has great..."

Stephanie Spissu Hendrix

"The food here was delicious. I got the cheesesteak bulgogi, which came with a small side of waffle fries. Very filling! My husband got the cured tuna..."

Mary Stackhouse

"This place is phenomenal. We were greeted with warm hospitality as soon as we entered the door at around 9:15 am. The chef was prepping for the day..."

Vienna Adham

"This place has a great vibe and absolutely stellar poke bowls. The beer selection doesn't seem to be huge but it's great, I found something new and..."

Shreyas Sampat

"I am getting married in the USVI next year and I was on the hunt for a painkiller scented candle to use in my bridal party proposals! After some deep..."

Sarah Balch

"I love coming here. The food is wonderful. I wish there was more seating, but it's worked out alright each time. My favorite are the Korean sticky..."

torn757

"Nice corner location with ample parking. You get transported to a cool hipster place without a care in the world. Merchandise greets you as you enter..."

Mary-Ann L.

"Dined here Sat afternoon, lumpia is tasty, gnarly burger is cheesy and meaty, and chicken sammy is saucy and good. Fries are all right. There’s..."

Jennifer Salinas

"The Pineapple Smoothie was really good! Also had the loaded fries and they were great as..."

Nick Hannon

"We had a large group that each ordered customized orders. The owner was gracious, cheerful and handled everyone so well. I asked each of the ladies..."

Ruth Herrmann

"I dined in and ordered a poke bowl with a side order of coconut shrimp. The food was amazing. The staff was super friendly and provided excellent..."

Arbitrage Rob

"Great place with a lot of food/snacks selection! Food was really good and was very reasonable. Would..."

Bjørnar Andrè Fonn

"Jesse Wykle and team have captured the essense of 'Ohana right here in Virginia Beach. An extensive menu opens up an island of tasty food. Spam..."

Lisa Bleakley

"Awesome food and the staff is nice and friendly. they ask you if you been there before. If it's your first time they welcome you and explain the..."

Maria “Nena” Smith

"The best burger I've ever had. If I were ever on death row and had to choose my last meal I just might choose the gnarly Burger. Good size sit-down..."

April Ford

Java Surfr Cafe & Espresso Bar

87/100 (1415 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Most excellent spot for beach combers and all alike! Grub on food that you can tell the staff actually cares about when making, and enjoy a..."

Tara Farley

"Such a great place! Atmosphere is awesome and the food even better! By far the best spot for breakfast or lunch! Great coffee drinks too, iced or..."

Stacey Belcher

"My family and myself have been coming here for years now and this is our FAVORITE spot ! Weather it’s just for breakfast or coming in for a latte..."

Samantha Matty Harrah

"Food was good, had the funky monkey and hummus. Coffee was very good, cortado and flat white. Out waitress was very friendly. The biggest bonus was..."

Aaron Lineberger

"Delicious food, wonderful coffee, and relaxing environment with cool music.... It all adds up to a great place to stop in and..."

Brian Grumbling

"I love coming here. The food is great and makes me feel hella healthy 💁🏾‍♂️. Such great friendly staff and the artwork ties everything..."

Jarrell Williams

"We always have the best experiences at Java ! The whole staff is AMAZING & the food is just perfect ! We enjoy our weekends there wth our daughter,..."

Jenny Stedman

"The sandwiches are delicious! And the tea too! Can't recommend this space enough...."

Elle Dmytryszyn

"They are the best. The food and coffee are so good and they are super..."

Alexis Wright Piet

"Best owner, friendly staff, good food and amazing coffee..."

David Z. Rodriguez

"Stop by before attending craft show, the food and service were great. Would definitely recommend checking them..."

Crystal Valentine

"This place is awesome and has such a friendly atmosphere and staff. Definitely my new coffee..."

Brianna Turner

"Always excellent, whether for breakfast or lunch. Great food and great service. I'm a..."

Jim McNees

"Great smoothies!!! The owners are such down to earth people! Thank you for sharing your space with..."

Leticia Morales Wightman

"Yesterday I ordered a caramel latte and it was cute, delicious & bold tasting. For food, I created my own breakfast sandwich everything bagel bacon,..."

Yaya Arias

"This place was awesome! I ordered a lox bagel and their signature iced vanilla latte and they were both amazing. The lox was fresh and tender. The..."

Brett Adams

"I needed something different for my regular coffee routine and decided to try Java Surf. Parking is scarce so you’ll more than likely have to park..."

Nicole Hancock

"Wow , how I absolutely enjoyed my experience here at Java surf , great staff, great menu options. I got the white chocolate mocha iced with a side of..."

Anell M

"This has easily become my go-to coffee shop down here at the beach. Everyone that works there is so nice, the vibe is amazing, and the food OMG! I've..."

Sequoyah V

"my boyfriend & i got two lox bagels, usually called “The Frank”. they came open faced with a lot of salmon on both sides. we also got an ice..."

caroline hill

"I came from Jacksonville, Florida to Virginia Beach and couldn’t be happier with my experience at Java Surf Cafe. I created my own breakfast made..."

Victor Echeverria

"The Frank (lox bagel) was delicious. Tater tots were tasty but couldn't have been cooked a bit longer - they wert soft, but the amazing house hot..."

John Knorr

"The food and the service was average at most it definitely wasn't bad but it also could have been better. They had one cashier and the line was long..."

Jessica Jackson

"This place is amazing. It gives the beachy coffee shop vibe but also feels like an intimate setting for a good..."

Star Light

"Place was amazing. Small place, friendly. Amazing food and owner was extremely nice and outgoing. We came all the way from Jersey and this was..."

Lisa Sturgis

"Enjoyed the surf atmosphere of this coffee house. The flat white I got was ok. The breakfast scramble was delicious. Too much to eat. Had to take..."

L Miller

"Java Surf Café, nestled in the heart of Virginia Beach, is an exceptional gem that truly captures the essence of the local coffee scene. From its..."

Chris Petrik

"I would give 5 stars just for the coffee but the food, staff and decor all deserve 5 if not more stars if I could rate any higher!!! I thought I..."

Peter Siemsen

"Fast, friendly service. My kids and I went for breakfast and they loved the strawberry banana smoothie and banana chocolate chip muffin. The coffee..."

Lauren Scott

"Food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Limited parking, don't recommend parking at the restaurant if you have a large car as you probably..."

Sara Sellers

"This place was amazing! We were looking for a quick breakfast and coffee when we found Java Surf. The staff was kind and attentive! Their breakfast..."

Jamie Alvarado

"We stopped here after a visit to the Convention center. We walked up to this surf type cafe and decided to try lunch here. I thought “ “this will..."

Donna B

"We discovered this place and every time we come to Virginia Beach we always stop here. The site is super good vibes. The food is amazing and the..."

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