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Eat Like a Local: My Must-Try Food Spots in the 757
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items The 757 is full of hidden gems and foodie favorites, and I love exploring them one plate at a time. From cozy family-owned cafés to fresh seafood spots and brunch buffets, these are the places I keep going back to and the ones I always recommend when...
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Black-Owned Faves in 757
757 Seafood Eats
Breakfast/ Brunch in the 757
Other Local Faves I Can’t Forget
Black-Owned Faves in 757
Supporting Black-owned businesses is a big part of how I eat local with intention. These are some of my favorite spots in the 757, places that serve up flavor, culture, and community with every bite. Whether you’re craving comfort food, brunch, or so...
This spot feels like love on a plate. Their mac & cheese is creamy and rich, the greens are vegan-friendly but full of flavor, and the fried catfish? Golden and crispy every time. It’s one of my go-to comfort food spots in the 757 with generous p...
Sunday 2911 Soul Food Kitchen
Right near Hampton University and so worth the stop. Their collard green egg rolls and mac & cheese egg rolls are packed with flavor, and the fried oyster mushrooms with sriracha ranch hit every time. Whether you're plant-based or just love good ...
Palm Tree Vegan Juice Bar
If you love Caribbean food, this place is a whole vibe. The jerk chicken is packed with flavor, the plantains hit every time, and the portions are more than generous. I always leave full and happy.
Cutlass Grille | Jamaican Cuisine and American Barbeque
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this is the spot. Everything is homemade and full of flavor from their cupcakes to banana pudding and other rotating treats. It’s one of my favorite local bakeries in the 757 when I want something fresh, sweet, and made w...
Scratch Bakery - Newport News, VA
This place is a perfect blend of Creole, French, and Southern vibes and the brunch? Unmatched. I always recommend the shrimp & grits, mango mimosa, and the beignets if you’ve got room.
Mango Mangeaux | Hampton, VA
757 Seafood Eats
Serving you the freshest catches & local gems in Hampton Roads.
The hush puppies? Elite. Fresh seafood, marina views, and chill vibes that make you wanna stay all day. Can’t wait to go back.
Seafood Restaurant in Suffolk VA | Decoys Seafood
One of MY FAVE date night spots.
Hot Tuna | Virginia Beach
Breakfast/ Brunch in the 757
Brunch is definitely a vibe and the 757 has plenty of spots that deliver. From bottomless mimosas to soulful plates and bougie spreads, these are my favorite places to slow down, eat good, and enjoy the weekend.
This spot is a whole experience. Their Sunday brunch is all-you-can-eat with an omelet station that lets you load up with crab, shrimp, and all the extras. I usually go with my family on holidays, but it’s just as fun to hit with the girls for a Sund...
Smithfield Station - Smithfield, VA on OpenTable
This spot has quickly become one of my breakfast faves. I always order the Meatless in Suffolk Omelet with a biscuit on the side because whatever magic they put in those biscuits is unmatched. 🫶 It’s family-owned, the food is always fresh, and the s...
BRIGHTER DAY CAFE - Suffolk, VA
Other Local Faves I Can’t Forget
Not every place needs a whole category but these spots are too good not to share. From hot pot to random foodie gems, these are the one-off favorites I always keep in rotation when the craving hits.
This isn’t just a spot I love, it’s a whole family favorite. My kids have so much fun cooking their own food at the table, and the all-you-can-eat setup makes it even better. We switch between hot pot and the grill plate, and honestly both are always...
HQ BBQ & HOT POT - Korean Barbecue Restaurant | Norfolk | VA