Highest-rated cafes in Norfolk, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Norfolk using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#18. Zino's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 850 Old George Washington Hwy N Chesapeake, VA 23323
- Categories: Cafes, Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#17. Mp Island Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2307 Border Rd Chesapeake, VA 23324
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#16. Clean Eatz
- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 7628 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23505
- Categories: Salad, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#15. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1400 Pinnacle Dr Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#14. Cafe Crema
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 101 West Main St Ste 1700 Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Starving Artist Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4408 Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23508
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#12. Syd's FishPig Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 210 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: American (New), Seafood, Cafes
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#11. The Coffee Shoppe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (139 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 300 High St Portsmouth, VA 23704
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#10. Wisteria Cafe at The Chrysler
- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 245 W Olney Rd Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Cafes, Soup, Sandwiches
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#9. Lizard Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 109 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes
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#8. Town Center Cold Pressed - Ghent
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1902 Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#7. Catnip Cat Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1611-B Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#6. Town Center Cold Pressed - Norfolk Downtown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 440 Monticello Ave Ste 110 Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#5. Cafe Milo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 217 Grace St Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#4. Cafe Genevieve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 208 E Main St Ste 101 Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Macarons, Desserts, Cafes
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#3. Blackdog Cafe & Catering Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5360 Robin Hood Rd Norfolk, VA 23513
- Categories: Caterers, Custom Cakes, Cafes
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#2. Mea Culpa Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2410 Colonial Ave Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Naci's Corner Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1900 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Mediterranean, Cafes, Turkish
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