The best breakfast and brunch in Richmond
Moore Street Cafe leads our ranking for breakfast and brunch in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Joe's Inn and Millie's Diner come next.
- 1Moore Street CafeReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
2Joe's InnReaders' runner-up, 2026
3Millie's DinerNamed by Richmond Times-Dispatch
101 breakfast and brunch spots are open in and around Richmond. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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The top 6
How we rank
Photo: birdiesva.com 6Birdie's
Richmond- Richmond Times-Dispatch (2026): “With delicious offerings like lobster and grits and potato latkes, alongside more tried-and-true brunch favorites like yogurt and granola, Birdie's has the brunch options to please every belly in your group.” [2]
“Birdie's is a cafe, oyster bar, and wine cellar.”
- Where
- 305 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
- Today
- Closed today
- Has
- Pastries · Happy hour · Brunch
- Phone
- (804) 525-9321
All hours
Mon 8 AM to 10 PM Tue 8 AM to 10 PM Wed 8 AM to 10 PM Thu 8 AM to 10 PM Fri 8 AM to 12 AM Sat 10 AM to 12 AM Sun Closed Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
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5 more · A to ZLehja
Indian restaurant · Henrico“Lehja is a modern Richmond Indian restaurant that is all about style.”
- Where
- 11800 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-7691
- Has
- Private dining
- Phone
- (804) 364-1111
Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: lilliepearlrva.com Lillie Pearl
American restaurant · Richmond“Lillie Pearl is a place for celebration of food, spirits, friends and family.”
- Where
- 305 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Brunch · Private dining · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 857-3335
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 11 PM Sat 10 AM to 11 PM Sun 10 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
The Boathouse at Sunday Park
Seafood restaurant · Midlothian“A refined dining experience paired with the charm of seaside living.”
- Where
- 4602 Millridge Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112-4928
- Has
- Happy hour · Private dining · Brunch
- Phone
- (804) 744-2545
Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
The Roosevelt
Southern american restaurant · Richmond“Our food is an untraditional celebration of the food of the South, served alongside a great wine list, a hearty roster of regional beers, and a selection of craft cocktails.”
- Where
- 623 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Full bar · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 658-1935
All hours
Mon 5 PM to 10 PM Tue 5 PM to 10 PM Wed 5 PM to 10 PM Thu 5 PM to 10 PM Fri 5 PM to 10 PM Sat 5 PM to 10 PM Sun 5 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
- The Continental Westhampton5704 Grove Ave, RichmondClosed for the day
No longer open
- Around The Corner, 2711 Willard Rd has closed.
- Brook's Diner, 1600 Brook Rd Ste A has closed.
- Captain Buzzy's Beanery, 2623 E Broad St has closed.
- Jerry's Restaurant, 10170 W Broad St has closed.
- Lalo’s Pinches Tacos Bar & Grill, 2617 W Broad St has closed.
- Little Saint, 2901 Park Ave has closed.
- Mealtime Restaurant, 11306 Hull St Rd has closed.
- Root Stock Provisions, 1810 E Main St has closed.
- Saison Market, 323 N Adams St has closed.
- Stax, 935 W Grace St has closed.
- Strawberry Street Café, 421 Strawberry St has closed.
- The American Diner, 10456 Midlothian Tpke has closed.
- The Dairy Bar, 1602 Roseneath Rd has closed.
What breakfast and brunch costs in Richmond
The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.
| Restaurant | Eggs plate | Pancakes or waffles | Sandwich or biscuit | Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dots Back Inn | $11 (Two Eggs Cooked Your Way) | $7.25 (Plain Pancakes) | $7.25 (Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich) | — |
| Eat 66 | $2.99 (Two Eggs) | $12.25 (Three Pancakes) | — | $3.59 (Coffee) |
| Eggs Up Grill | $10.99 (Eggs plate) | $3.99 (Pancakes) | $1.99 (Biscuit) | $3.99 (Coffee) |
| Eggs Up Grill | $10.99 (Eggs plate) | $3.99 (Pancakes) | $1.99 (Biscuit) | $3.99 (Coffee) |
| Galaxy Diner | — | $12 (PANCAKES) | $9.99 (BREAKFAST SANDWICH) | $2.50 (COFFEE) |
| Metro Diner | $11.59 (Eggs plate) | $8.29 (Pancakes) | $8.29 (Sandwich) | $3.69 (Coffee) |
| Penny Lane Pub | — | — | $12.99 (Chicken Sandwich) | — |
| The Speakeasy Grill | $10 (Biscuits & Eggs) | $10 (Waffle and Potatoes) | $10 (Biscuits & Eggs) | — |
| Waffle House | — | $5.20 (Classic Waffles) | $4.20 (Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit) | $2.65 (Large Coffee) |
| Waffle House | — | $5.20 (CLASSIC WAFFLES) | $4.20 (SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE BISCUIT) | $2.65 (Large Coffee) |
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- The Dairy Bar closed
- The American Diner closed
- Strawberry Street Café closed
- Stax closed
- Saison Market closed
- Root Stock Provisions closed
- Little Saint closed
- Lalo’s Pinches Tacos Bar & Grill closed
- Captain Buzzy's Beanery closed
- Brook's Diner closed
- Around The Corner closed
Questions
- What is the best breakfast and brunch in Richmond?
- Moore Street Cafe. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for breakfast and brunch, voted by readers. Joe's Inn and Millie's Diner come next.
- How much does breakfast and brunch cost in Richmond?
- On the restaurants' own menus: eggs plate from $2.99 (Eat 66) to $11.59 (Metro Diner); pancakes or waffles from $3.99 (Eggs Up Grill) to $12.25 (Eat 66); sandwich or biscuit from $1.99 (Eggs Up Grill) to $12.99 (Penny Lane Pub); coffee from $2.5 (Galaxy Diner) to $3.99 (Eggs Up Grill).
- How many breakfast and brunch spots are in Richmond?
- 101 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including 521 Biscuits and Waffles, 821 Cafe, American Diner, Birdie's, Black Hand Coffee Co and 96 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 16 more, in Doswell, Hopewell, Powhatan, Goochland, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Ashland and Manakin-Sabot.
- Which breakfast and brunch spots in Richmond take reservations?
- 6 take online bookings: Birdie's, Lehja, Lillie Pearl, The Boathouse at Sunday Park, The Continental Westhampton and The Roosevelt. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order breakfast and brunch online in Richmond?
- 64 have online ordering on their own websites: 521 Biscuits and Waffles, 821 Cafe, Black Hand Coffee Co, Brunches RVA, Capitol Waffle Shop, Capitol Waffle Shop, Captain D's, Denny's and 56 more.
- Is Around The Corner in Richmond still open?
- No. Around The Corner has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Brook's Diner in Richmond still open?
- No. Brook's Diner has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Captain Buzzy's Beanery in Richmond still open?
- No. Captain Buzzy's Beanery has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Jerry's Restaurant in Richmond still open?
- No. Jerry's Restaurant has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Lalo’s Pinches Tacos Bar & Grill in Richmond still open?
- No. Lalo’s Pinches Tacos Bar & Grill has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Little Saint in Richmond still open?
- No. Little Saint has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Mealtime Restaurant in Richmond still open?
- No. Mealtime Restaurant has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Root Stock Provisions in Richmond still open?
- No. Root Stock Provisions has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Saison Market in Richmond still open?
- No. Saison Market has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Stax in Richmond still open?
- No. Stax has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Strawberry Street Café in Richmond still open?
- No. Strawberry Street Café has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is The American Diner in Richmond still open?
- No. The American Diner has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is The Dairy Bar in Richmond still open?
- No. The Dairy Bar has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2026: Food & Drink, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Richmond Times-Dispatch, Best Places for Brunch in Downtown Richmond, January 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
- 3Richmond Magazine, Best Brunches and Breakfasts in Richmond, February 2015. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
- 4Discover Richmond Tours, 9 Of The Best Brunch Spots In Richmond, VA, February 2019. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
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