Some of the best vegan sweets I've had. The donuts are phenomenal and the gluten free brownies are particularly amazing. Highly recommend for vegan and gluten-free desserts if you're in the area!
Always looked like a fun place when I drove by and finally went a few weeks ago with friends for dinner. It was amazing. Our waitress, Brenda, was incredibly kind and helpful. She talked us through the menu and made great recommendations. We all ended up getting the grilled arepa llanera- a delicious combo of avocado, steak and cheese with a sauce. We also tried different sides- I had the tequenos which were sooo good. For beverages - they had a great happy hour and we got $7 blackberry sangria that was a perfect addition. I think we all enjoyed it. But I will say our overall favorite was their green garlic sauce. They need to bottle it- its that good! Also- almost EVERYTHING was gluten free!
Overall it was a great experience. Will definitely go again!
I was really excited to try this spot and was a little disappointed. Great and extensive menu with gluten-free, vegan, and healthy options.
I ordered the pancake combo, and my pancakes were undercooked. They were perfectly brown on the outside, but the inside wasn't cooked through enough.
My server was friendly and the restaurants decor matches it's name.
Loved the food here! We ordered the Green Goddess toast and a smoothie bowl, and both tasted great. I’m gluten-sensitive, so it was refreshing to have so many options to chose from. I highly recommend!
Early 4:30 PM dinner on 5/2/25.
* Note: You can use the public parking lot across the street for $6 an hour vs the valet at the restaurant. I don't want kids driving my vehicle.
We have been coming to Virginia Beach off/on for 24 years and dining at Waterman's each trip. 3 years since our last visit. Walk in. No reservation. Seated promptly inside as requested. Our standard order for two orange crushes placed. These crushes had very little actual orange taste and more ice than drink. $9.25 each. We have the drink recipe from Waterman's and make them at home regularly with the original Burnett's orange vodka. These crushes were made with the new Waterman's orange branded vodka. Didn't order any more.
My wife's salmon salad and crab cake were very good. My lobster tail and sides were also good. A lot of flies inside the restaurant detracted from the meal.
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Great diner, excellent service, amazing menu and good portions. Living in VB I prefer it outside of the tourist season but if you get there early enough (before 9) you can get seated.
Any omelette can be served in a wrap and they serve a superb breakfast gyro wrap if you like tzatziki and feta! Wide ranging menu for all and great gluten free pancakes, buns or waffles.
We go about 10-12 times a year and have yet to be disappointed.
It’s super small and can get crowded quickly, but the coffee is wonderful and worth it! Also, they had a variety of different sweet breads that were gluten free and paleo, so that was a pleasant surprise!
Can for lunch, kitchen was running behind. But the food and dessert were worth the wait. Ordered soup and salad. Kitchen was so backed up it took 2 hours for lunch. Had to take our gluten free dessert for later as we had plans for the day.
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Kelly Wikander
My first time here! Having celiac disease makes it very difficult to eat out. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about everything. Our food was top notch and even pointed out the spiced mustard was not gluten free. I never eat a full dish and I cleared my plate. I believe our server was Alainna! We definitely will recommend and spread the word! Thank you for a great evening!
The food was decent, but overpriced. The service was pretty attentive. It seemed like they were trying, but there were several little issues that added up. We had a large group, they asked right when my wife and I got there if we wanted an appetizer and kindly gave us time to look over the menu, but hurried away when they came back the next time so we couldn't order. We realized after we left that we never got our salad wraps that we paid for. 😂 The food was decent, but for the price, I was expecting something special. I know its not authentic by any means, but it was just kinda greasy. They mixed up our checks. The first check said gratuity included, but the final check after credit card said gratuity not included, which is deceptive (not the servers fault). We had someone with celiac in the party, and they ordered all gluten free, but still had a bit of a reaction.
very good southern style food! my husband had the chicken and waffles and loved it! i can’t have gluten so my options were more limited but had the cobb salad with salmon and it was delicious!! i was going to have the filet but this location was out the day we went, i assume it’s a popular item! the happy hour is fantastic, $5 cocktails and the appetizers are $6!
532 Virginia Beach Blvd suite b, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
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Rebekah Bragg
This place is wonderful. A cute little bakery where though can get good food and even order your custom baked goods. My daughter requested specifically an Apple Crisp Cheesecake and these guys delivered with a fully Gluten Free version. To add to the value, it tasted amazing. Best cheesecake I have ever had!
My Sister and I stopped in for lunch. They were pretty busy, which made parking interesting, and we chose available seating at the bar. The wait to get our food was a little long -- I'm sure, based on how busy they were. We shared the Hunter Burger and Beet Salad. My Sister also got the sweet potato biscuit with ham to go. The food was all excellent and the service was great. Cool little eccentric decor. Sitting at the bar also provided us an opportunity to chat with other patrons. And, they have a bakery next door with lots of goodies, including Gluten-free offerings. Definitely recommend.
This sandwich shop was the cutest with all of the fresh ready to meal items and then there's the actual sandwiches! VERY fresh, LOTS of fillings in the sandwich and TONS of flavor. Even better with my gluten allergy they had bread options and were careful to note my other for my safety. Definitely coming back!
All around a great place for coffee and breakfast. They have gluten free options. The staff is very inviting and friendly. We look forward to daily visits while on our vacations to the area.
I was so excited to see all the options for vegans! Whether you are health conscious desiring gluten free options or just want some vegan comfort food, they have it here at Honest Pastures! Thank you for creatively offering vegan choices for Hampton Roads
My Husband and I go to Rudee's each year after the VA BEACH BOAT SHOW. I now have to Gluten Free and was afraid there wouldn't be much I'd eat there now...I am beyond thankful to see ALL THE GF ITEMS!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUCH A BIG GF MENU!!!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
Visiting VB, and I tried a few places that offered vegan and gluten-free food. This place was by far the best. The gluten-free vegan waffles with berries were amazing. The hint of lavender and coconut whipped cream took it up a notch. I also got a wrap which was also very tasty. And blueberry Lemonade was a little too tart for my liking but it was refreshing. Highly recommend this place.
So...let's talk about the good stuff. This is a really cool place. The old house turned restaurant has tons of spaces for serving guests and it holds a lot of charm. The food was really decent, a whole lot better than the breakfast we had near the boardwalk for the same price. We're talking omelets made with wholesome fresh ingredients and pancakes that look like the real deal (we are pancake connoisseurs and most places can't make a proper one). The breakfast potatoes were a nice rendition although some were overcooked and dry, and my omelet was also on the dry side. My companion reported that was the best sausage he's had in a restaurant, so high praise. Our server was efficient and wonderful. The food came out fast...way faster than I would have expected. I'm sorry I couldn't try a biscuit (it's in the name and all) but I'm gluten free.
Now, the negatives. We almost punted on the whole experience after being confronted with valet parking. You heard me. They want to valet park your car for a restaurant with a whole lot of parking. Granted, the lots are gravel, with no defined spaces, and I'm sure patrons could make a mess out of it in this day and age of self-centered ignorance. But really?
Then you're greeted by rules. 1) How much they're going to automatically tack on to your bill (which they actually didn't, which is smart, since I tipped better than the mandatory 18%). 2) That you agree to not stay over 90 minutes. Sorry, but that's just rude. How many people would actually stay beyond that, if that? It's not even worth mentioning because it's off-putting. 3) I've already forgotten it...but providing all these barriers before you've even been seated is a massive turn-off.
The place was packed, and the reviews obviously show people enjoy the food. Glad we tried it, but strong recommend the owner/s review their policies so patrons feel welcomed.
Enjoy a solid brunch here! There’s many good food choices. Seating can accommodate small and large parties. Eggs Benedict are creative and worth a try! Big fan of the carnitas hash. One item is explicitly listed as gluten free, but there are many items that can be modified to support that dietary restriction.
The kids menu has breakfast and lunch varieties. It’s inexpensive between $5-7. A drink is not included. Apple juice cup is an additional $3. My non-eater child happily ate his grilled cheese with fries.
Enjoy a single mimosa for $4. That’s a win! The boozy coffee drinks are solid brunch drink choices.
Customer service is great. The staff was friendly and chatted with my child. Overall, good place to enjoy brunch.
Last night in VA Beach and we had a fantastic dinner at Becca with Shy as our fabulous server. Amazing accommodations for gluten free (bread with honey butter!). Cocktails were creative and delicious!
I asked the waitress about the lemon Alfredo special that had tomatoes and asparagus and you could get chicken or shrimp with. She said i couldn't get it gluten free, but then sent the manager over to discuss the menu with me. He went over the ingredients with me and I was able to get it. The Alfredo was safe and they have gf bow ties that are absolutely delicious. The dish was so creamy and good. My mouth is watering thinking about it! I really appreciated the time they took to come over and talk to me and make me feel comfortable. Shout out to the staff.
I want to start off by saying that the restaurant is beautiful. It overlooks the ocean and it is a very nice set up. The problem lies in the fact that we have celiac disease, and we’re told by the staff, waiter and even the chef that came out to speak to us at our request, that are food would be gluten-free and safe for celiacs. Once food started coming out, problems began. We were told that our appetizer was gluten-free initially, but once delivered we were told it was not. When we asked to get some clarification from the kitchen, he came back (holding bread over it for another table) and said that it was gluten-free (Very confusing). We ate it trusting him, but looking back, probably should’ve just not had that appetizer. When our meals came out, we ordered a cauliflower gluten-free crust that the chef had promised was going to take extra care and put it on a separate tray in the oven, to be extra safe. Not only did it take 45 minutes to an hour for the food to come out, but our Pizza was a normal crust, not the gluten-free cauliflower crust that he had promised us. There again, I felt very skeptical at our food choices, and the service that evening in the kitchen. Speaking about wait time, It was absolutely ridiculous. We had three children with us one a toddler and never expected to wait over 45 minutes for our main dishes to come out. We normally expect a longer way time due to the gluten-free aspect of our dining, but this was 45 minutes of silence from the server. Never coming around to check us, bringing us water, forgetting to bring my husbands drink for about 20 minutes or even bringing us plates to eat off of. I do feel that he was rushing around, and I felt bad for the wait staff because it seemed under staffed. Despite his effort, it was just a disappointing experience. To top it completely off, my husband and I have been sick all night and well into the morning. Not fun and despite the positive, I would never recommend this place to anyone with an allergy ever. Not worth the risk.
Wonderful stop for breakfast. My sister has celiac’s and not only did Norah, our server, take extra care to make sure she was taken care of, but the manager came to our table and said he’d make sure the kitchen staff changed gloves and were super careful handling her food. We found out later that the manager actually prepared her food himself. It was a fabulous experience and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious food served by wonderful, caring staff.
1628 Laskin Rd #704, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
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Jason Ford
What kind of sandwich shop will not let you customize your sandwich. I just wanted to hold the mayonnaise and tomato but the extremely poorly designed website has deemed their sandwiches are perfect as they are and will not let yo make any changes. On top of that there fry’s are not gluten free regardless of what they say and now I am in intense intestinal pain.
Our server was fantastic but the gluten free food was not. With such a large menu, you’d think they would have a gluten free chicken main dish. They don’t. The gf four cheese pasta was mushy and grainy which may have been from they brand of gf pasta they use or overcooking. For the price point, they could get a better quality pasta and some simple gluten free options for those who eat poultry. I would save your money if you have dietary restrictions. For the amount you spend, the quality is low.
Summary: Nicole was funny and friendly! Food was delicious (and had gluten free sandwich bread) prices were very decent for our large party. Sit by a window if you need extra light to read menu.
We came in as a party of 5 of visitors (Army base nearby). Nicole waited on us and she was SUPER friendly and knowledgeable on all the menu items. She was patient and quickly brought our food out despite the lunch rush (which the food was delicious and had good portion sizes by the way). The shakes were amazing and I was pleasantly surprised by the gluten free bread substitute on my Reuben.
The atmosphere was cozy, but we went on a day that didn't have a lot of natural light so I recommend if your party needs more light to see the menu, perhaps sit near a window. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time and the high reviews here aren't kidding!
1st time back in 3 years. Not busy on a Saturday morning. Disappointed to say the least. Seated promptly. Order taken. Downhill from there.
2 waters and a large OJ. We only got one water. My wife's corn beef hash looked like dark brown dog food and was so salty it was inedible. The 2 over easy eggs were to be served on a separate plate (shows that on the receipt) but it came with 3 eggs on the main plate and a single piece of toast. Her potatoes were ok. My "Locals Favorite" arrived with one piece of paper thin bacon vs the 2 stated. The over easy eggs were cooked correctly. The pancakes were ok at best and small. We got the order un-screwed with the waitress (note: she doesn't cook or serve the food). If this is where the locals eat, I would find another place.
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Food, service and atmosphere were great but coffee:( avocado tost👍 Napoleon and gluten free option what we liked. We ordered 2 Americanos but they weren’t same taste:( brewing problem of barista:(((
Food was ok but very dinner like. They only offer gluten free bread substitute. No pancakes, no bagel, and waffle options. Amazing service and very clean though!
Very loud in here, great if you need noise to make your loud children less noticeable lol. Great nautical decor all over. Perfect for playing I spy with the kids while you wait for food. The food was amazing. Plenty of gluten free options. Probably the best meal I’ve had in a long time. Very casual here but the food is so satisfying. Great seafood. Very fair pricing. Good was brought out very quickly. I went here three days in a row while on vacation because of the great gluten free options. The tuna Oscar was amazing. Staff was very nice.
Amazing food and good pricing. Great team! Ben took very good care of me...GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS GALORE! They don't advertise it, and you wouldn't expect it at a pub, but I was very pleasantly surprised that they have a GF alternative for almost everything bread! Muffins, buns, etc.
My favorite new breakfast stop, as a transplanted New Yorker it’s amazing to get Ess A Bagels in my backyard! The store is clean and beautiful and manned by a friendly and welcoming staff.
My wife loves the gluten free bagels too! She has tried every brand and these actually taste like a normal bagel.
Blueberry cream cheese is my new fav of the week. Eggs over Avocado sandwich is my goto besides the Bacon Egg and Cheese Nana.
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