Where to Eat




🦄Staff Picks🦕
a selection of staff favorites

Andy's Picks
Andy loves creative food that tells a unique story without being pretentious and the thrill of discovering the cuisines of other cultures.

2923 West Cary St
Slices and whole pies

1831 West Cary Street
Great for breakfast/lunch. Be sure to get something sweet to-go! 
(only open 9-4 on Sat/Sun)

21 S Allen Ave
Andy's favorite bagel in RVA


1823 W Main St 
Wraps, bowls, noodles with seasonal freshness and sustainability in mind.
🌞Outdoor seating available


5820 Patterson Ave, Suite 103
Modern Mexican
🌞Outdoor seating available


3201 W Moore St
Texas craft BBQ. Closes at 6pm.
🌞Outdoor seating available


10 S Thompson St
Upscale Afghan dining. $$
🌞Outdoor seating available


Modern alpine-inspired dishes by a Top Chef competitor. Great cocktails! $$
(reservations highly recommended). Closed Sundays.
🌞Outdoor seating available


3120 W Cary St
French brasserie with Sunday Brunch (reservations highly recommended) $$
🌞Limited outdoor seating 


411 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220 $-$$
Unfussy, large portions of incredibly delicious Italian food in a bustling, busy restaurant
Check out the daily specials on the wall board: that's where the fun lives.
Dinner only.
Reservations strongly recommended


821 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220
Edo's Squid's boutique little cousin: smaller, more refined, quieter  $$
Dinner only. Closed Sundays.
Reservations a must



Ryan's Picks
Ryan loves a good sturdy snack, and doesn't put on any airs & graces.  He prefers a "spot" to fancy or trendy places.


2505 East Broad St, #100
Amazing savory and sweet pie slices served to-go from a walk-up window. (take-out only, but there is a park nearby)
open Thursday - Sunday only & they close at 6pm, so don't dilly dally




401 Strawberry St 
Italian deli w/super thin crust pizza, subs and more. 
Take-out only, but Scuffletown Park is across the street (accessed from the alley)

10170 West Broad st
Arepa, Patacón, Pabellón, yuca frita, what's not to like?
Thurs-Sunday only


2614 W Cary St
Seriously amazing tacos and enormous burritos. Vegetarian options. 
Get the lime pie!
lunch/dinner Mon-Sat (Sundays lunch only)
🌞Big patio, but unsure the patio is open yet for the season


1 N Belmont Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
beer n' pizza!
closed Mondays
🌞Outdoor seating available


Pho Thien Phat
6403 Rigsby Rd
No frills inside but quite good Pho. 
Can be crowded at peak times but pretty good for groups since you pay individually at the counter. 


1618 W Main Street 
RVA's OG small-batch roastery. This is more of a roastery & store than a coffee shop, but they do have a small coffee bar for to-go drinks (no food) and a few tables outside. Buy some beans to take home with you!
🌞Limited outdoor seating.


6931 Lakeside Ave
vegan gelato + fun coffee drinks
🌞Outdoor seating available



April's Picks
April is a self-described go-anywhere/eat-anything person, complicated somewhat by the fact that she is allergic to both wheat and dairy. 😂 Consequently, she knows the ins & outs of dining out with a food allergy!

116 S Addison St
Light fare & coffee
🌞Outdoor seating available




2901 W Cary St
Vietnamese with vegan options. $$
🌞Outdoor seating available


217 W Clay St
Yes, that GWAR! 😂 Vegan hangover food


325 N 2nd St
Korean street eats


901 W Marshall St
Bar classics & punk shows
🌞Outdoor seating available


403 Strawberry St
Ice cream w/vegan options







🥤Convenience is King🍔

What's near our venues

Near the main venue
A selection of places less than a 10 minute drive from the Schoolhouse on Hawthorne

4015 MacArthur Ave
Neighborhood coffee shop with bagels, sandwiches & salads. 
Vegan options available.
🌞Limited outdoor seating
💗Staff Pick


Small neighborhood bakery with pastries, breads, and cookies.
Often sells out early.
Takeout only.


4017 MacArthur Ave
Sit-down restaurant with vegan & allergy-friendly options
Dinner only


4030 MacArthur Blvd
Divey diner with breakfast, burgers, and sandwiches
🌞Outdoor seating available


15 East Brookland Park Blvd
Coffee shop and BBQ joint with bagels & sandwiches.
BBQ typically sells out by late afternoon, so go early!
🌞Outdoor seating available
💗Staff Pick


10 W Brookland Park Blvd Suite 100
Small batch homemade ice cream.
Vegan options available
💗Staff Pick



Late-night eats near the late night venue
Ok, none of these are going to change your life, but they are OPEN LATE. 😂

Wawa
5900 West Broad St
Closest all-night food option to The Dance Space
open 24 hours

Cookout
4802 W Broad St
the best of the late night fast food joints IMHO. two words: milk shakes
open until 4am
drive through/walk-up window only
**can be super busy on Saturdays so keep driving if the line is to the street**

Sheetz
7035 W Broad St
gas station chain with full menu of pizza, wraps, fries and such
open 24 hours

Taco Bell
5811 W Broad St
I'd like my crunchwrap with hot sauce & a side of regret
drive-through open until 2am

Dennys
🚫AVOID🚫
It's close to the late night venue but don't be fooled! Only go here if you want to miss the whole dance waiting for your food. It is truly cursed. You have been warned!😂
















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