Best Diners in Norfolk

Here's a list of some of the best diners in Norfolk, Virginia. To help you find the best diners located near you in Norfolk, we put together our own list Top Diners in Norfolk, Virginia, as recommended by experts & visitors.

Norfolk’s Best Diners:

The top rated diners in Norfolk, VA are:

LeGrand Kitchen – Farm-to-fork fare in unassuming digs, rated 4.7 by 291 people
Mama Lu’s Home Style Cooking – Located at 3175 Azalea Garden Rd, rated 4.7 by 40 people
Little Dog Diner – Retro diner for breakfast & burgers, rated 4.6 by 1,002 people
Little Creek Diner – Located at 7941 Halprin Dr, rated 4.6 by 406 people
D'Egg West – Breakfast & lunch with a retro vibe, rated 4.4 by 852 people
D'egg Diner – Breakfast & lunch with a retro vibe, rated 4.3 by 854 people
Waffle House – Chain for all-day breakfast & diner fare, rated 4.2 by 1,170 people
Johnny Rockets – Burger chain with a retro vibe, rated 4.2 by 618 people
Tony's Diner – Located at 3200 Tidewater Dr, rated 4.2 by 607 people
Waffle House – Chain for all-day breakfast & diner fare, rated 4.0 by 957 people

1. LeGrand Kitchen

Farm-To-Fork Fare In Unassuming Digs

Neighborhood standby dishing up clever seasonal American plates in cozy, simple surrounds. Legrand Kitchen, the 1st diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.7 from 291 reviews. This Diner is located at 4515 Colley Ave and is currently closed, will reopen at 17:00 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner, New American restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

94% like it (291 votes)

LeGrand Kitchen location:

Address: 4515 Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23508 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-285-1887
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Legrand Kitchen closed since Thursday 21:00. It will re-open at Friday 17:00

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	17:00-21:00
Wednesday	17:00-21:00
Thursday	17:00-21:00
Friday	17:00-21:00
Saturday	17:00-21:00
Sunday	Closed

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids
✓ Gender-neutral toilets

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great dessert

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Small plates

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Counter service
✓ Seating

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Family friendly
✓ LGBTQ+ friendly
✓ Transgender safe space

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

2. Mama Lu’s Home Style Cooking

Second Best Diner in Norfolk

Mama Lu’s Home Style Cooking, the 2nd diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.7 from 40 reviews. This Diner is located at 3175 Azalea Garden Rd and is currently closed, will reopen at 07:00 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner

REVIEWS:

94% like it (40 votes)

Mama Lu’s Home Style Cooking location:

Address: 3175 Azalea Garden Rd Norfolk, VA 23513 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-937-1072
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Mama Lu’s Home Style Cooking closed since Thursday 17:00. It will re-open at Friday 07:00

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	07:00-17:00
Wednesday	07:00-17:00
Thursday	07:00-17:00
Friday	07:00-17:00
Saturday	07:00-17:00
Sunday	Closed

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Business identity:

✓ Identifies as Black-owned

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Sport

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ No-contact delivery
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Tourists
✓ Family friendly
✓ LGBTQ+ friendly
✓ Transgender safe space

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

3. Little Dog Diner

Retro Diner For Breakfast & Burgers

Diner serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a retro space with a covered patio. Little Dog Diner, the 3rd diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.6 from 1,002 reviews. This Diner is located at 1917 Colley Ave and is currently closed, will reopen at 07:00 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner, American restaurant and Breakfast restaurant

REVIEWS:

92% like it (1002 votes)

Little Dog Diner location:

Address: 1917 Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23517 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-333-4137
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Little Dog Diner closed since Thursday 14:00. It will re-open at Friday 07:00

Day	Hours
Monday	07:00-14:00
Tuesday	07:00-14:00
Wednesday	07:00-14:00
Thursday	07:00-14:00
Friday	07:00-14:00
Saturday	07:00-14:00
Sunday	07:00-14:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Outdoor seating

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating

4. Little Creek Diner

Fourth Best Diner in Norfolk

Little Creek Diner, the 4th diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.6 from 406 reviews. This Diner is located at 7941 Halprin Dr and is currently closed, will reopen at 07:00 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner and Breakfast restaurant

REVIEWS:

92% like it (406 votes)

Little Creek Diner location:

Address: 7941 Halprin Dr Norfolk, VA 23518 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-588-9948
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Little Creek Diner closed since Thursday 14:00. It will re-open at Friday 07:00

Day	Hours
Monday	07:00-14:00
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	07:00-14:00
Thursday	07:00-14:00
Friday	07:00-14:00
Saturday	07:00-14:00
Sunday	07:00-14:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Great dessert
✓ Great tea selection
✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

✓ No-contact delivery
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Family friendly

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

5. D'Egg West

Breakfast & Lunch With A Retro Vibe

Storefront cafe serving American diner fare plus several daily specials for breakfast & lunch. D'egg West, the 5th diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.4 from 852 reviews. This Diner is located at 1170 Lexan Ave and is currently closed, will reopen at 07:30 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner, American restaurant and Breakfast restaurant

REVIEWS:

88% like it (852 votes)

D'Egg West location:

Address: 1170 Lexan Ave Norfolk, VA 23508 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-423-3447
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

D'egg West closed since Thursday 14:30. It will re-open at Friday 07:30

Day	Hours
Monday	07:30-14:30
Tuesday	07:30-14:30
Wednesday	07:30-14:30
Thursday	07:30-14:30
Friday	07:30-14:30
Saturday	07:30-14:30
Sunday	07:30-14:30

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Solo dining
✓ Breakfast

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Healthy options
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Drive-through

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

6. D'egg Diner

Breakfast & Lunch With A Retro Vibe

Storefront cafe serving American diner fare plus several daily specials for breakfast & lunch. D'egg Diner, the 6th diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.3 from 854 reviews. This Diner is located at 204 E Main St and is currently closed, will reopen at 07:30 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

86% like it (854 votes)

D'egg Diner location:

Address: 204 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-626-3447
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

D'egg Diner closed since Thursday 14:30. It will re-open at Friday 07:30

Day	Hours
Monday	07:30-14:30
Tuesday	07:30-14:30
Wednesday	07:30-14:30
Thursday	07:30-14:30
Friday	07:30-14:30
Saturday	07:30-14:30
Sunday	07:30-14:30

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Healthy options
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

7. Waffle House (5751 E Virginia Beach Blvd)

Chain For All-Day Breakfast & Diner Fare

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles. Waffle House, the 7th diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.2 from 1,170 reviews. This Breakfast restaurant is located at 5751 E Virginia Beach Blvd and is currently open.

Products/Services:Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant, Diner, Family restaurant, Takeout restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

84% like it (1170 votes)

Waffle House location:

Address: 5751 E Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-455-0970
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Waffle House open since 00:00. It will close at 24:00

Day	Hours
Monday	00:00-24:00
Tuesday	00:00-24:00
Wednesday	00:00-24:00
Thursday	00:00-24:00
Friday	00:00-24:00
Saturday	00:00-24:00
Sunday	00:00-24:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Counter service
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Drive-through

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Health & safety:

✓ Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits

8. Johnny Rockets

Burger Chain With A Retro Vibe

Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain. Johnny Rockets, the 8th diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.2 from 618 reviews. This Diner is located at 300 Monticello Ave and is currently closed, will reopen at 10:30 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner, American restaurant, Dance restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Family restaurant, Lunch restaurant, New American restaurant, Restaurant and Traditional American restaurant

REVIEWS:

84% like it (618 votes)

Johnny Rockets location:

Address: 300 Monticello Ave Norfolk, VA 23510 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-622-7330
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Johnny Rockets closed since Thursday 20:00. It will re-open at Friday 10:30

Day	Hours
Monday	10:30-20:00
Tuesday	10:30-20:00
Wednesday	10:30-20:00
Thursday	10:30-20:00
Friday	10:30-20:00
Saturday	10:30-20:00
Sunday	12:00-18:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch

Highlights:

✓ Great dessert

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Vegetarian options
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch

Service possibilities:

✓ No-contact delivery
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

9. Tony's Diner

Ninth Best Diner in Norfolk

Tony's Diner, the 9th diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.2 from 607 reviews. This Diner is located at 3200 Tidewater Dr and is currently closed, will reopen at 07:00 on Friday.

Products/Services:Diner and Breakfast restaurant

REVIEWS:

84% like it (607 votes)

Tony's Diner location:

Address: 3200 Tidewater Dr Norfolk, VA 23509 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-625-5100
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Tony's Diner closed since Thursday 14:00. It will re-open at Friday 07:00

Day	Hours
Monday	07:00-14:00
Tuesday	07:00-14:00
Wednesday	07:00-14:00
Thursday	07:00-14:00
Friday	07:00-14:00
Saturday	07:00-14:00
Sunday	07:00-14:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Historic
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Great dessert
✓ Great tea selection
✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

10. Waffle House (1535 Ingleside Rd)

Chain For All-Day Breakfast & Diner Fare

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles. Waffle House, the 10th diner in our best diners list, received a score of 4.0 from 957 reviews. This Diner is located at 1535 Ingleside Rd and is currently open.

Products/Services:Diner, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout restaurant and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

80% like it (957 votes)

Waffle House location:

Address: 1535 Ingleside Rd Norfolk, VA 23502 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 757-672-4798
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Waffle House open since 00:00. It will close at 24:00

Day	Hours
Monday	00:00-24:00
Tuesday	00:00-24:00
Wednesday	00:00-24:00
Thursday	00:00-24:00
Friday	00:00-24:00
Saturday	00:00-24:00
Sunday	00:00-24:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Solo dining
✓ Breakfast

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

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LeGrand Kitchen 1 Mama Lu’s Home Style Cooking 2 Little Dog Diner 3 Little Creek Diner 4 D'Egg West 5 D'egg Diner 6 Waffle House 7 Johnny Rockets 8 Tony's Diner 9 Waffle House 10

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