Richmond Restaurant - The Village Cafe

One cold Sunday morning around 9 Marie was craving some Chipped Beef on Toast. We searched and searched for menu's in the area that may have this delicacy. We noticed the The Village Cafe had the dish she was looking for. We parked on Grace Street next to the Ukrops. Passing by the corner hangout guys we were a little intimidated on what this place was going to be like. From the stop light we had seen Townies and VCU students in and out. Once we entered the warm bar-like cafe (I say warm b/c it was freezing and bar-like because it looks like a regular fan bar). We sat next to the waitress station near the bar and recieved prompt excellence service. This was great for our bloody refills. Marie is very picky about her bloodies so I ended up having hers, mine and a coffee. Originally I had ordered a mirmosa but they were out of champagne. I understand, it has only been a month since New Years.

Marie of course had the Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast. She loved it other than the Beef needed to be more and bigger. I had the Chocolate Chip Pancakes (I can never resist) which had a different texture and ingredients. They were 3 huge Pancakes with lots of chips. They were okay but I've had better, even with the butter and syrup over them.

The mood and decor of the new to us establishment was very hometown hole in the wall that had a recent makeover. It was clean with new flat t.v.s and light up signs. The inside is a lot bigger than you would believe from the curb. One of the best parts about coming in on a Sunday is they have the paper stack from others that morning you can grab. Or if you want the fresh full copy grab one from the machine just outside the door (1.75).

So if your in the mood for a laidback hometown Sunday, give The Village a visit.

We give it !!!!!!!! out of 10.

If your still reading this, I have had a salad, pasta, a martini, a glass of wine, had my computer shutoff on me b/c of norton to get this post up.