The Village Cafe Review

Good homey food choices with a few odds and ends. Hits the spot if you want that type of food.

I always have a good time when I come here.. I introduced my husband and he had a awesome time.. this is my #1 spot to go to.. just wish the kitchen would stay open a little later but other than that I love the food and will keep referring people!

The food was wonderful and I dearly miss eating here after I run my half marathon training team but I am a health nut and so are my followers and when they started charging $2.00 for egg whites me and my team have been going to the NY Deli or River City where they do not charge me additional money to be healthy! I am sorry this rule was put in place but they have lost my business as well as my other friends/clients. I am continuing to spread the word to my clients b/c as a health and wellness company owner I cannot promote places that are unhealthy or make it hard (charging additional fees) to discourage my clients who are trying to eat well, make better choices and are on a budget.

The food is pretty good here but the prices are a bit on the high end, especially compared to some of the places that are nearby

Love the breakfast menu, everything is made fresh and tastes simply delicious.
The team working is super friendly

Good selection of food with a nice atmosphere and always serving breakfast.

Good food and good service. Never disappointed when I come here.

Got a cheeseburger and added bacon for a dollar, and there were four pieces! Delicious!! Fries were okay. Then, we got the special half rack of pork barbecue ribs with broccoli and coleslaw. The ribs were amazing! The meat was falling off the bone Couldn t even eat them with your hands! We had to eat them with a fork but oh my goodness they were divine. Broccoli was unseasoned/steamed, and the coleslaw was good and creamy. Definitely going there again, especially because it was so affordable too.

This place surprisingly good!!!.Its an awesome diner/pub type establishment. The waiter was very friendly and served us rather quickly. The drinks (non alcoholic) were served in mini pitchers and that's what I call "Bang for your buck". Breakfast served all day is awesome. All n all... the food no matter the time is great. Never had a complaint here.

Have not eaten such tasty and fresh Quesadillas in ages - crispy and fresh, soft as snow ! Also the chicken sandwich was filling and was really tasty !
Has a very good cozy interior and the staff is too courteous and smiley faces around just made my noon :)

Service was fast and friendly. Great place to eat and hangout. Waitstaff was exceptional.

great service, fast and kind. foods always good as well.

This place is awesome and it always feels lively no matter the time of day! They also serve breakfast all day for the late sleepers and chronic breakfast food addicts of the city! This place has an aesthetic that to me kind of blends old school city diner with artsy metropolitan I really enjoy and appreciate about the over all experience. In my opinion they have pretty large portion sizes and my first few times going there was first semester as a freshman in college where we shared fries, shakes, and appetizers. Everything was and still is great and none of it tastes cheap or disappointing.

Great local joint to go and hang with good friends....
Went to brunch there and the food was very good. Service was great

Hip place near VCU, good menu variety and drink specials on weekends.

Chill college bar with good cheap food, friendly people and decent drafts

One of my Richmond favorites. Always a good and constantly changing beer list. A very wide variety of food of consistent quality. This is a great spot if you have no idea what you want. I promise they have something you will like.

Sometimes the wait staff is a bit slow, but always friendly. Bar staff knows there stuff. If you are in Richmond this should be on your short list of places to eat or drink.

Had a huge burrito, and it was awesome. Definitely recommend this place.

Great college friendly location
Always a good experience with reasonable prices

It's a great down home place to kick back and relax with great food, nice portions and delicious drinks

Good food and great service. The milkshakes are amazing!

The spaghetti and meat ball made me sick and the waitress took forever to come to my table for drinks food and tab......probably because I'm black but not going back

I've been here as a guest of VCU students several times. The service is informal and friendly, occasionally inattentive but not troublingly so. The "diner" fare is very good, and the specials accommodate the vegetarians in our party.

Great place to grab something to eat or a quick drink!

I am an old school Village gal. It's been an adjustment with the times changing, but the food is still just as diverse and gratifying as ever. My only complaint is the blue cheese dressing that used to be homemade is now a thick, gelatin-like substance that can't hold a candle to the original. That and the fact that employees wear uniforms as though this is a cooperate environment. They still have character and the food is still yummy. Go there! Just don't go there expecting food a half hour before the kitchen closes. They are on "bar time" and have lost mucho business as a result. Can't tell you how many nights we have been super let down, even though MY clock says 11:30pm Go next door to the pizza place!!! KILLER NYC style pizza!!! Christian's pizza

Amazing food! Hot, fresh. Perfect comfort on a rainy day. Great atmosphere for friends (especially when social cravings are in demand too).

Very very very nice great atmosphere outstanding service

The village is a genuine and luxurious part of the VCU experience

Amazing service & food. We love it so much we go every weekend! The manager Lauren knows the customers and takes time out of her day to connect with the customers. See you next week!

First time visit and had club sandwich. Enjoyed it and the tasty fries along with the pitcher shaped glass of Coke.

Awesome hookah lounge! They have great flavor and taste. Highly recommended

1 STAR IS TOO MUCH FOR THEM.high prices for such a low quality food.No seasoning is used in the food.I had their burger and it tasted like how would I assume eating a raw meat would taste and awful costumer service.one of the worst food I've ever had.

Decent beer but the food was nothing special most of it seemed to have been microwaved

Stopped here on a trip to NYC. The onion rings were amazing, the waiter we had was friendly, and the atmosphere was easy going.

Delicious food. Great wait staff. A little gem in Richmond.

Food is ok, service is on point, the interior is eclectic. Everything you d expect from a restaurant on campus.

Enjoyed breakfast. Great service, and a nice atmosphere.

Went here all the time when I went to VCU. I've never had bad food or bad service at The Village. The Ham & Swiss Croissant is the best, in my opinion!

As usual the service and food was Awesome. Been dining here since '89

Great atmosphere, bartenders and food. Was looking for a place to go on a regular basis after moving to the area and I found it.

Great food and service. There is only expensive meter parking in the street, and there is the terrible City of Richmond meals tax, which makes for a very expensive lunch.

Large portions, great breakfast (served all day), open late

I ordered the meatloaf plate, with green beans and mashed potatoes. The food is always well seasoned. This is my favorite bar in Richmond. I love the atmosphere . The only thing that they could do to make it better for me is to knock down 711 and enlarge the kitchen and put in pool tables.

This is my comfort food place in Richmond. They have the best milkshakes I ve ever had.

Good service, good food, nice environment!

And just because the owner actually responded, shows they really care! I changed to 5 stars

Service was fantastic! And the food was very good! I had the meatloaf, at the bartender's recommendation, and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend it.

One note: the entrance/bar area got super crowded when the VCU game was about to start.

Very chill place, drinks and food are good, staff is great....

Great place for shakes, with a great atmosphere. This restraint was once featured on diners drive ins and dives. The easiest parking is at the VCU parking garage half a block away.

I tried enjoying the nacho salad but there were more chips than anything else. Would not go back.

One of the best places to go in Richmond. Great food, bar is alright, and MILKSHAKES are bomb

Best food I had all week! The drinks were a pleasant surprise to find they serve you your drink in a pitcher as well.

VCU Staple and classic in RVA. Great food with great service. Chocolate Oreo Milkshakes are stellar here too!

Food is never bad. It doesn't matter what we order it's good. You will not regret coming here.

Great food, the staff here is incredibly nice, big drinks, big food, and big moods. Anybody who goes to VCU has to go here. 10/10 would definitely go again.

Great place to celebrate in the back, relax at the bar, or cozy up in the middle. Drink specials pair nicely with the menu specials and appetizers. Also, local art on the wall brings a homey atmosphere to the vibe of your meal time. Friendly wait staff with quick service.

A nice place to eat with a comfortable, quirky atmosphere. All the food we had was fantastic and the wait staff was very helpful. I'd eat here again!

Yummy food, but can be noisy...
Love the huge, individual drink pitchers, but wish they served Coke products.

Chill atmosphere, nice bar with good taps, great restaurant seating too!

Cute place, the breakfast was pretty good, but the service really lacked, and the waitress was not that friendly.

A fan classic. People from all walks show up here. Lots of fun as a last stop on the weekends. Unless you're a lame. If you're a lame you should probably skip it.

College ppl spot. Great options. $10 a plate ish. Theyve been in business since the 50s

Diner feel right by VCU. Decent food. Good beer selection

Love love love this place. Best meatloaf! Menu has a vast variety to choose from. Definitely recommend this place.

Stopped by for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. Great service with a smile and damn good food. This place is a must go to on your list. :)

HIPSTER ,GAY, STRAIGHT... THE WHOLE LOT AT THIS BAR STUDENTS FOOD STANDARD BAR GRUB