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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- Where
- 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
- Today
- Open now until 10 PM
- Has
- Happy hour · Brunch · Breakfast all day · Full bar
- Phone
- (804) 521-1897
All hours
Mon 6:30 AM to 10 PM Tue 6:30 AM to 10 PM Wed 6:30 AM to 10 PM Thu 6:30 AM to 10 PM Fri 6:30 AM to 11 PM Sat 7 AM to 11 PM Sun 7 AM to 10 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Denny's2 locations: Richmond
- 6598 W Broad St6598 W Broad St, RichmondOpen now until 11:59 PM
- 11161 Research Plaza Way11161 Research Plaza Way, RichmondOpen now until 11:59 PM
First Watch4 locations: Chesterfield, Midlothian and Henrico
- 9949 Iron Bridge Rd9949 Iron Bridge Rd, ChesterfieldOpen now until 2:30 AM
- 6121 Harbourside Centre Loop6121 Harbourside Centre Loop, MidlothianOpen now until 2:30 AM
- 11721 W Broad St11721 W Broad St, HenricoOpen now until 2:30 AM
- 8621 Quioccasin Road8621 Quioccasin Road, HenricoOpen now until 2:30 AM
IHOP3 locations: Richmond
- 1101 Carmia Way1101 Carmia Way, RichmondOpen now until 10 PM
- 1601 Willow Lawn Dr1601 Willow Lawn Dr, RichmondOpen now until 10 PM
- 805 W Grace St805 W Grace St, RichmondOpen now until 11:59 PM
Waffle House2 locations: Henrico and Richmond
- 11900 CHURCH Rd11900 CHURCH Rd, HenricoOpen now until 11:59 PM
- 10100 Midlothian Turnpike10100 Midlothian Turnpike, RichmondOpen now until 11:59 PM
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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