Secret Sandwich Society in Richmond

501 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States

★★★★★
(2732 reviews)
Categories: Gastropub Bar & grill Hamburger restaurant Sandwich shop

About

We are a full service gastropub specializing in sandwiches, burgers, salads and pub food. We offer an extensive craft beer list, wine and exceptional craft cocktails. Located in the bustling heart of downtown Richmond we strive to offer the best in hospitality and food service.

Website
secretsandwichsociety.com
Address
501 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Plus Code
GHR6+PM Richmond, Virginia, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–9 PM
Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Great coffee
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Comfort food Food Food at bar Happy-hour drinks Happy-hour food Quick bite Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Trendy
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Tourists Transgender safe space University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
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★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Unassuming spot with a stellar selection of sandwiches and drinks. Good: everything here looked so good I had a tough time deciding what I wanted! I sat at the bar and contemplated for a while but ultimately went with the bartender’s recommendation of the Truman, a smoked turkey sandwich with peach jam and blue cheese (interesting and so freaking good). I of course had to get the Parmesan truffle fries and I enjoyed a lovely local beer with it. To round out my meal, I indulged in a smoked old fashion which my bartender Josh made expertly! The vibe here was great and while I came for lunch with a good mix of adults and families, I could see this place being amazing for evening drinks with friends. Definitely worth the visit in Richmond! Not so good: the only negative thing I can say is I was charged $1.50 for extra sauce for my sandwich which I asked for because my sandwich was unbelievably dry (like they put the tiniest smear of sauce on it I had to check the bun twice to see if there was any on it!) It’s turkey, it’s going to be a little dry, so I would say maybe don’t skimp on the sauce and if you do, don’t charge when a customer actually wants to enjoy the amazing flavor profile you came up with!

★★★★
October 14, 2024

Sitting on the corner, this diner looking restaurant has this distinctive look to it. Looking rather old and new at the same time. The outdoor seating area was very appealing as the weather was nice outside but we chose to sit inside. Many secret spirit drinks to choose from but we chose to have a coke instead. I decided to order the Lady Bird chicken sandwich and it was delicious. It was a roasted chicken sandwich with the fixings along with bacon and chipotle mayo on a toasted potato roll. The only thing that I would change is to add a little bit more of the chipotle mayo and it would be superb! The parmesean truffle fries were okay. Ive had better. It seems the parmesean cheese didnt seemed to stick on the fries. My husband had the Timberwolf burger topped with jalapeño, smokey bbq sauce and carmelized onions which he was very pleased with. Afterwards, we enjoyed a slice of the key lime pie that I highly recommend. It was a "real" key lime pie. The ticket came out to about $59 for all. A very nice place to visit once. Please note, the service was AMAZING.

★★★★★
September 11, 2024

SSS is a go to for me when I’m going to the city. They no longer have my coveted Venus burger on the menu however can still make it thankfully. The pimento cheese fries, the brussel sprouts and then the house pickles are perfection every time. Missed out on Key Lime pie this visit but did try the Key Lime Sour which did not disappoint. Elevate atmosphere without all the fuss of feeling stuffy. Definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been.

★★★★★
September 10, 2024

Our girls' weekend kicked off at The Secret Sandwich Society, and let me tell you, it was the perfect start! We walked in and were greeted with smiles and no wait—talk about a warm welcome! The lovely ladies at the front seated us faster than we could say “sandwiches.” Once we were settled in, I made a quick pit stop to the restroom, which is a single-stall setup for both men and women. It was clean and tidy—always a plus when you're out and about! Now, let’s talk about our waitress—she was an absolute gem! She chatted with us like we were long-lost friends and explained the menu items with the kind of enthusiasm that made our mouths water. I opted for the ‘Rose Marie’, a glorious concoction featuring turkey, rosemary mayo, provolone, marinated roasted red peppers, lettuce, and tomato, all nestled between buttery toasted sourdough. It was sandwich perfection! Normally, I’m not one to take leftovers home, but this time I just knew I’d be dreaming of that sandwich later, so I did. Now, the chips on the side? Let’s just say they were a bit of a letdown—more “meh” than “wow.” But hey, nobody's perfect, right? In summary, The Secret Sandwich Society is a delightful spot that I’d happily return to! With friendly staff and a sandwich that stole my heart (and my leftovers), it’s a must-visit for anyone craving a quick tasty treat. I’m already planning my next trip—because who needs a secret when you’ve got a sandwich this good? 🍽️✨

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

Love this place! It was one of the first places I visited when I moved to Virginia. The drinks and food are always good, the servers are always friendly, and the whole vibe of the place is nice. There are lots of vegetarian options which is fantastic for me but I hear the rest of the food is great for meat eaters. I recommend 10/10!

★★★★★
July 6, 2024

The food here is absolutely amazing! The decor on the walls looks to have been saved from years past! The staff is very friendly. Food was served very quickly and did not disappoint! Even the picky kids enjoyed the cheeseburger on the kids menu! Definitely a spot you need to hit when you are close by! Worth every second and penny!

★★★★
June 17, 2024

My gluten free sandwich fell apart, the turkey was kind of dry and I was hoping for just more flavor. The pub chips had no flavor at all but the fries were amazing. They have a lot of sauces but I don't think you should rely just on sauces for flavor. The Brussels were AMAZING. The gluten free chocolate chip cookies were more cookie than chocolate and again just fell completely apart. I've had better. It's a beautiful restaurant and the servers were great!

★★★★★
June 13, 2024

This sandwich shop had so many options! The menu was loaded with all types of designer sandwiches. There were veggie and meat options that were creative and delicious. The french fries were crispy crunchy and wonderful. The establishment was staffed with polite and personable young people. Our server was attentive and engaged in our experience. He checked in on us often while we dined inside. However, there were outdoor dining options as well. There were a surpising number of tables, but most were filled. There was a bar with a very creative menu. The restrooms were clean, spacious, single serve and well stocked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Really great place to eat, highly recommended. The pastrami and sauerkraut was amazing, and I also greatly enjoyed their whisky sour, although it was a bit small for the price. I m starting to be hard of hearing, so the loud music made it a bit hard to hear, thus 4 stars for atmosphere, but I m sure it would be a 6 out of 5 stars for younger patrons.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

I could swim in their Parmesan ranch! I love that they integrate their mocktails with the cocktail menu - very Richmond.

★★★★
December 8, 2024

Loved the food and quick service Vegetarian options: Not very much, but whatever the eggplant parm sandwhuch is called, its amazing Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Wow! What a great restaurant! Not only was the food delicious (seriously.... try the brussel sprouts).... the entire staff was outstanding! I live in Las Vegas and was in Richmond for the Marathon/ Nov 16th. We were a large party of 16 and they were incredibly attentive! I want to acknowledge three people: Frank/ Manager; Gus & Stephanie/ waiters. Without these three people ... this trip wouldnt have be as memorable! I consider Las Vegas hospitality and restaurants are held in the highest form of service. Secret Sandwich Society can be as successful in Vegas and hang with the big boys!! Thank you Frank, Gus and Stephanie!!! Vegetarian options: Every dish was outstanding!

★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Severely underwhelmed. I only had one sandwich and I wish I had more data for a review. I had a roast beef with bacon on a baguette. It mostly tasted like sauce and onion. Bread was bland. 3/4 of the way through I saw there was bacon on it. Didn t taste it at all. The fries were cold and made in oil that had t been cleaned in a while (I.e. soggy). There were many people here and the salads look good. Maybe worth a try but I bet there s something better. Subway had more flavor.

December 8, 2024

Our server Micheal black male couldn t take our order because he was busy but before hand was just standing around and talking. After he told us to wait when we asked to order he went to check up on tables, talk to co workers but would look at us and go help the 2 host to set up a table behind us. You don t need 3 people to clean a table learn how to consolidate.

Local Guide
December 1, 2024

I emailed two weeks in advance to ask if theyd be open the evening before Thanksgiving. They responded and said yes they would be open but closed Thanksgiving Day. We were very disappointed when we pulled up and they were closed.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

For all my Coca-cola lovers: this place has the best Coke you ll ever drink. The syrup to carbonation ratio is spot on. The food was excellent and the customer service was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great drinks. Sandwiches were good. Would return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Delicious sandwiches and the best cocktail program in the city. Consistently good

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Delicious food!! A must stop, pimento cheese fries are very yummy!! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian sandwich options! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Some food items were great some were average. My pork sandwich with pimento cheese was really good. Tender, flavorful. In-house chips were great. Service was wonderful. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I recently dined at the Secret Sandwich Shop located at 501 E. Grace St. in Richmond, VA, and I can confidently say it was an exceptional experience. The restaurants modern street-style ambiance, combined with its vibrant and social clientele, sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal. The service here is top-notch, and our host, Ryan, deserves special mention for making sure everyone had a great time. He was quick, attentive, and added to the overall enjoyment of our visit. Now, lets talk about the star of the show - the food. The quality of the dishes was excellent, and each item we ordered was cooked to perfection, served hot, and incredibly juicy. Whether youre a fan of Beef Burgers, conventional sandwiches, or salads, youll find a fair selection of delectable options to satisfy your cravings. Whats even better is that the prices are entirely reasonable, especially when you consider the exceptional service and the high quality of the food. Its a great value for the experience you receive. The restaurants location is convenient, and theres ample parking in the area, making it accessible to a wide range of diners. In terms of cleanliness, the place is spotless and well-kept, which is always a plus. The atmosphere strikes a balance between modern and historical, drawing on the urban vibe of Richmond. It adds to the overall charm of the restaurant. I wholeheartedly recommend the Secret Sandwich Shop. I would absolutely return, and I rate this experience a solid 10/10. If youre in Richmond, dont miss out on this gem! ***UPDATE*** This place still rocks! The epitome of what a great sandwich joint should be. However, they got rid of the Sweet Potato Fries (booo).... Still a great dinner and perfect drinks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Good number of options Wheelchair accessibility: Present Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The burger and fries were delicious.

November 22, 2024

Lunch crowd don t order take out. The serve the seating guest first. Waited for food 45 minutes after ordering. Call to see the wait time at this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Not sure why this place is a secret. It s the bomb diggity!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Love this place! Definitely a good stop for good food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I really enjoyed the pimento cheese fries. I was pleasantly surprised with the full bar too. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful making suggestions and friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Fun take on sandwiches. Rise and shine drink was delicious, refreshing. Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very nice waiters, always nice and happy. Food is good we came back for more the next day. Vegetarian options: Serving beyond burger

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing place! The best sandwiches and burgers! They also have a full bar!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The service was great from the moment we walked in the door. The food was delicious!! The fries to die for Highly recommend, especially being kid friendly! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great food. Just keep in mind that it is super small portions. A little pricey for the portion sizes, but the food is really good. Vegetarian options: Quite a few vegan and vegetarian options. I would call prior to going because they were out of the eggplant when we got there.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I had the Kennedy and was not impressed by it the Frys were good. Service was excellent the staff are very friendly and really made the experience well worth going.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Tight quarters but great service.

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

A bit pricey for sandwich and appetizer. No drinks. The truffle fries were salty. A was a bit disappointed since I was really looking forward to a delicious lunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The food was good and the drinks were better. The service was amazing. We sat outside and got to people watch making the whole experience even better. Dietary restrictions: They have many vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free options! So amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great place and atmosphere. Our waiter, Austin, was excellent as well

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Overall this was pretty average for me. The sandwiches were just ok and the service was extremely slow. Like to the point that we thought they forgot our order. Can t imagine it takes that long to put together these sandwiches. Wouldn t say it was anything stellar for the price either but that s just my opinion.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

It looks like a fancy high end bar but serves pretty good sandwiches. The menu is small and the food was good but not great. They offer a range of sauces that sound like theyre going to be cool and theyre pretty normal. They do have a fancy bar and the drink menu looked super cool. Vegetarian options: They did have vegetarian options! There were 2 sandwiches on the menu. One was like an eggplant parm sandwich that sounded great. And the other looked like a fancy grilled cheese?

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Delicious! I got one of the sandwiches and fries and they were both great. Didn t have a wait for lunch either :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I got the Pastrami. I forgot who it s named after. But it was delicious. Key lime pie was good too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great Spot!!! People were great. Drinks were wonderful. Always a spot-on experience!

★★★
October 22, 2024

I ordered the Eisenhower. It was supposed to be served on a toasted baguette. I came on Italian loaf and it was not toasted. It was severely soggy. I do not recommend. I couldn t pick it up without falling apart.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The burgers were delicious. They have a good list of options to choose from. I got a spicy one with jalepeno. I highly recommend getting the fries with pimento cheese on them!! If you are not from the south and have never tried pimento cheese, you simply must. Service was great. Mixed drinks are pricey.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Try the brussel sprouts with the feta, honey and balsamic reduction. A meal on its own.

★★
October 22, 2024

We came in with high hopes but unfortunately had a really disappointing experience. The Brussels sprouts were undercooked, and to make it worse, a few fries were randomly mixed in. When my chicken sandwich arrived, everything was cold and tasted off. I took a bite of the fries and had to spit them out, and the same thing happened with the sandwich. It honestly reminded me of something you d pull out of the trash. We were really let down by the quality of the food.

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This was the most mid sandwich Ive had in years. The chicken not seasoned. It came out fast but still not piping hot. The roll was meh. The fries were room temp. They charge 16 dollars a sandwich and I was still hungry afterwards. I felt like I just ate at some random restaurant at the airport.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

So far, it s all been delicious. Today was no different . But the confusion I caused when I asked for an over medium egg on to my fries

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I was in as part of group of 8. Waiter came over promptly. Introduced himself and let us know about the daily specials. We all ordered. There wasnt a single complaint amongst us. If im ever back in Richmond, va I will stop back in

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I wanted to share my dissatisfaction with my dining experience. I ordered a spicy margarita. The drink was. . . fine. Not great but okay. When I received the bill, the server had added a 3 dollar up charge for a premium tequila. Really? I never asked for a premium tequila. This brought the price of my drink to $19. Absolutely ridiculous. Second, I asked for hot sauce. They said there are two kinds and I said, could I have both? Both were brought to me in little side containers. I used about 1% of the hot sauce. The server added two (2) additional charges of $.75 for each hot sauce. Again, REALLY? I was so disappointed by this incident that I will likely not return to your restaurant. These petty additions may add up to help the bottom line, but in the end, I think it works against you as you have lost a customer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Outstanding sandwiches. Excellent service. A little noisy when it gets crowded. Vegetarian options: Some vegetarian options. Ask first. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent selection of craft beer, Brussel sprouts, and sandwiches! The servers were very responsive and I had a great time with friends. I definitely plan on going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very cool place. Good was excellent. Beer was very good. The bartender, Katie was absolutely incredible!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Awesome creative restaurant with fresh, tasty sandwiches. Their mixed drinks are also quite good. Street parking is generally easy to find within 1-2 blocks

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food was gone before I remembered to take a photo. I had the lady bird sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. Please open a location in Raleigh.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Went here on a date, I had the special chicken caprese and my gf had the Truman, good food, waitress was nice

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Van Buren was good, Washington and Hoover were really good, and the meat on the Roosevelt was a bit dry (but she didnt order the sauce with it, which would have helped). Chips were not good, go with fries instead.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We ordered the Rosevelt and the server told us that they were out of the horseradish mayo, but we could pick a different one. So she recommended the roasted garlic mayo which she called the rgm. So we said fine. Two sandwiches we ordered were ok. I had the Hoover. It was moist, but flavorless. Nothing secret society about it. Just your average diner quality. However, they charged $.75 for the mayo sub even when they ran out of the one the sandwich comes with. That s very deceptive. I wouldn t go there again since it s nothing special.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Went to Secret Sandwich Society before our show at The National. Drinks were great. Hubs had an ale and sour. I had the Mule and the Berry Shrub (?) ... The latter is very reminiscent of kombucha, but amazing nonetheless. Our dinner was incredible! Hubs said it was hands down the best sandwich hes ever had (a roast beef au jus special)! Our waitress was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive (without being annoying). Will definitely return!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Always delicious with great service.

September 22, 2024

It should be kept a secret. My pastrami was hard and resembled the texture of turkey bacon. Pimento fries used low quality pimento similar to targets brand.

September 22, 2024

Not celiac or allergy safe. The kitchen put crispy onions on my sandwich even when I asked for none and flagged my gluten allergy. (Celiac disease). I ate the sandwich and asked for a 50% discount because of it. They only gave me 15% off ($2.50) which I thought was super unfair. They said they were unable to offer me more. This establishment doesn t respect allergies and the consequences of them. I have to spend my money on digestive doctors because of establishments like these that don t care enough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This was a cool place to eat downtown, I had lunch with my wife there on a work day. The food is amazing and inventive, go on a nice weather day and sit outside!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This place is an absolute beacon to the community. I would like to give a huge shout out to the Bar Manager for assistance with beverage knowledge. We decided to take our son on his 21st! Noelle thanks for everything you re great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great burgers best in richmond

★★
August 22, 2024

$70 for a $40 meal and that wasn t even with desert or appetizers. Chips weren t crisp and the sandwiches were mediocre. Atmosphere was alright, but the service was subpar. Won t be coming back.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Busy eatery with lots of enjoy. Food has been excellent and same quality one week later, 4 months later, and even one year later. Close to hotels. Burgers are best, but salads, then sandwiches (ranked in order) are delicious as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I think this is my new favorite restaurant of all time. I am absolutely blown away. I would come back to Richmond just for these pies.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Okay. The service was great. The atmosphere was okay, but very loud. The place is more of a bar atmosphere than a sandwich shop. The food was just okay. I expected for the food to be better for the price. However, the pickles were really good.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Pastrami Rueben was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best Sammies in town.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The cocktails are fantastic. The pimento fires are great. The truffle fries are amazing. The burger was overdone when I asked for some pink. The pickles tasted off. This place is ok but not a 17 dollar burger good. Get a drink and fries. Maybe I made a mistake by getting a burger and not a sandwich. Maybe Ill give it another shot if Im in the area but Im not going out of my way again. Get the elderflower cocktail.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious sandwiches and great service. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was incredible! We loved our sandwiches and fries. Would absolutely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice place - food was incredible - not terribly expensive. Im between Sandwich shop and fancy sit down place - nice casual & has beer and cocktails.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food is very, very good. Service was top notch, nice selection of cocktails and other drinks. Nice atmosphere. Will go again.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

First time here and it was good except for my potato roll. Barely toasted and very stale. My wifes salad was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are clearly marked on their menu. Dietary restrictions: Vegan. Gluten free. Dairy free. Nut free. They can accommodate it all. Parking: Park down the street in the paid lot. Its like $4 for an hour. Kid-friendliness: They had crayons and a coloring sheet for the kiddos

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We were able to barely beat the wait. Sat outside because inside was full at 6:00 on a Saturday. Food was great and service was quick. Very pleasant dining. The margarita was so tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

#1 Burgers and sandwiches in Richmond

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great sandwich and lunch venue right in the heart of downtown. Walking distance from the state Capitol

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This was totally awesome...its one of those not talked enough about hideaways, and by not going there, youre definitely missing out. The service was great, food amazing, and it wasnt crazy expensive. Well worth the visit!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Sandwiches and burgers for my family were fine but I won t rave about them. On a Wednesday night nearby street parking was easy enough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Ok now Im not kidding - this is the most incredible sandwich I have ever had. This is ingenious. Imaginative. Quality. Better than the last. Make sure you ask the staff what you should try. My suggestion - get one of everything and share it. Each sandwich has its own personality. It will be worth it. Im telling you!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Awesome place with great food and dope stuff. One of the greatest secrets in Richmond

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good place to bring the family. They have options for kids and vegetarians.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Visiting the area from NC. My food (The General Burger, without thousand island dressing, The Martha salad w/vinaigrette dressing and Key Lime Pie) was DELICIOUS!! If I m ever here again, I ll definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Katie the bartender is fantastic! And try the Kennedy sandwich. It s fantastic! Great service, cool bar and awesome bbq sandwich - loads of flavor and served with homemade chips. Zoe the bartender was super! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Awesome place

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Delicious sandwiches, pub chips, and salads. Great atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I had a sandwich at the Fayetteville WV location more than a decade ago and Ive been thinking about it ever since. Finally got the chance to stop in at the Richmond location yesterday and it was the same amazing sandwich from all those years ago. Get the Hoover, itll change your life.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Only been here the last few times Ive been in town to see a concert/show-- theyre conveniently close to the venues, sandwiches are tasty, cant really go wrong... and theres still more items on the menu Id like to try, so will probably come back even more

★★★★
June 22, 2024

The only negatives were the menu that didn t include prices, and paying $7 for a slice of pie. Other than that a pretty good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Really good food, with maybe slightly sluggish service. Are there twice and enjoyed each meal very much. Vegetarian options: Plenty of choices

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Went out to lunch with friends from work. Lunch was delicious and enjoyable. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great service, great bartenders, the pimento french fries are amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great sandwich shop with very unique flavors for once!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I LOVE SSS. Ive only tried the Churchill because Im vegetarian and the last time I went they were out of eggplant, but I aint even mad, its so yummy. The chips are nice and thick cut and the brussels are super yummy. Definitely one of my favorite sandwich spots in RVA!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Pretty good place for a casual dinner. The food was average or maybe a bit above. The loaded fries were good as well as the brussel sprouts. The truffle fries were soggy and too garlicy for me. Service was standoffish, but not terrible.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Easily one of my favorites in Richmond! Really fun atmosphere, everyone is super nice, and the food is incredible. I recommend the Eisenhower and the Feta/Hot Honey/Balsamic brussels sprouts!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Visiting RVA and stopped by in to kill some time before a meeting. Absolutely killer sandwich and smoke old fashioned.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Amazing! I am so glad I found this little hidden gem. The staff are the nicest people the atmosphere and art work are great and the food is awesome totally incredible I was blown away everything was a mouth explosion of amazing flavors and tastes and everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. I will eat here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had a delicious burger and fries. Low-key pub atmosphere with good selection of unique sandwiches.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

My group and I would like to extend a very warm thank you for, service, and exceptional quality. Austin was very attentive and professional with his approach, and it is very much appreciated. Overall, my group experience was beyond expectations. This was our first experience by the way.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Ok where has this place been all my life?! Awesome sandwiches. Best ever. Cannot compare! Worth-the-trip-from-other-otates-good Buy a bunch and share with group so you dont miss any part of this creation. Trust me - Im a fat guy who loves to eat well!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Delicious food. Lots of flavors but very well put together. Excellent and thoughtful service. Vegetarian options: Several tasty vegetarian salads, apps and sandwiches.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Not a wow experience, but nice enough flavor in a nice enough venue with acceptable service. Parking is difficult and expensive if you are coming just for this restaurant, but if you in the vicinity and already parked for other activities, this is a pleasant place for lunch.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Had the Lady Bird sandwich and it was the right amount of spicy and the chicken was perfectly cooked. Parm French fries were amazing. Our server was excellent and accommodating. Very nice atmosphere for a relaxing lunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great restaurant I got the Washington and my dad got the Kennedy, it was great. The Parmesan truffle fries also great! Service was awesome!

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A neat looking interior with a presidential and first Lady themed menu. Sandwiches were good, the Parmesean Truffle fries are not worth the up charge. Staff is very friendly, you could be left waiting, food does come out quickly (this was during Sunday lunch).

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food and atmosphere. Most of menu is gluten free! Couldnt ask for a better lunch spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Loved the ambience, and a pretty good menu. We tried the ladybird sandwich which was nice, but a little smoky for my personal taste. Loved the hospitality, great customer service and value for money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This place is so awesome, unique, friendly and cool. Staff are great, drinks are great, food is great. Stop by whenever I go through Richmond!

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Ordered my burger rare abs it came out well done, no pink whatsoever. Gluten free cookies were so dry they might as well have been scones. Atmosphere was the same boring hipster restaurant youve been to a million times, not bad but incredibly boring. Cocktails were pretty good albeit over priced. Wont be back here next time I visit richmond.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Fantastic sammy! On advice of the bartender I had the Truman plus bacon. Amazing! And the homemade pickles are awesome! Nice selection of beers on tap (I had a peach Belgian Tripel). Food came out so fast it caught me off guard. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great sandwich. I got the Kennedy. Pimento fries were recommended and i enjoyed them. Good selection of beers.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Cool vibe. Sandwiches and cocktails were really tasty. The fried foods seemed a little off, cooked too long or cooked in a different type of oil.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food, great service!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Fantastic lunch spot.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Woke establishment

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The sandwiches were amazing. The chips arent salty, so I reccomend the fries. Our server Chris was super nice and had a great, upbeat attitude! Great place to stop before our concert.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

At the suggestion of my daughter, we stopped in during a road trip. One of the best pork, turkey and ham sandwiches I have ever eaten.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Delicious Lunch with Happy Hour Deals!!! I m impressed with fantastic lunch options and happy hour deals. We enjoyed Brussels Sprouts, Pimento Fries, and the Ladybird sandwich, all bursting with flavor. The restaurant offered a great atmosphere, perfect for a casual lunch, and even welcomed kids during lunchtime. Kid-friendliness: It seems to be kid friendly during the right time, such as lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Absolutely adore the eggplant!!! In fact I love all of the sandwiches that Ive tried. A tad expensive tbh but well worth it and large portions.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

This place made me feel so comfortable and full. Loved my Brussels sprouts and sandwich. Server was such q vibe

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Honestly there are so many good restaurants in Richmond its crazy cool. This sandwich shop was excellent and a cool name

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food is probably good, but I wouldnt know. Went in Sunday afternoon before a concert. It was full, but nobody was waiting. The hostess asks how many, and I say two, as my 12 year old daughter was with me. She says, Just a minute and goes to check a table. While shes doing that, a group of four comes in. And I watch her think it over, realizing she can seat a four-top more efficiently. She then takes my name, tells me it will be just another couple of minutes, and seats the group that came in behind me. If shed asked me, I wouldve said, Sure, go ahead. If they wouldve been doing that already when I came in, fine. But do me like that and expect me to take it on the chin...

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I stopped in here during a busy convention time for lunch later in the afternoon. I sat at the bar and was taken care of by the attentive bar tender. I don t remember his name but he was great. I ordered the Truman with truffle fries. The food was good but I m not sure I d order it again. It didn t make me think about it later if you know what I mean. I guess I had high expectations from a place with this name. I would visit again and see if there s something I missed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This place has a cool vibe. Lots of business lunches and plenty of young vibrant crowd. The name of the restaurant, location is just perfect.

April 22, 2024

Decent atmosphere. But overpriced, and the staff were rude and inattentive. Hostess was especially rude, and made a point to not allow us to sit in a booth because our party of 4 was too small, then allowed a party of 3 to sit there. The restaurant was almost empty at the time. Also spend $110 for a party of 4 when 2 of us split a sandwich. Additionally prices are not posted on the menu which gives you a big surprise when you get the check. Also, was plenty of staff, but mostly standing around talking and looking at their phones. Had to ask the bartender to refill our drinks because server was nowhere to be found.

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food is overall really great. Love the brussels and pimento fries. We ve ordered pickup a few times and the vegan burger is great too. Unfortunately our first dining-in experience left much to be desired. It started off well but when my burger came the bread was so burnt, it wasn t inedible. No prob. I just asked for a new bun. However, it took so long to get a new bun, my wife had already finished eating and I still continued to wait. They said they were sorry for the wait and said they d comp the bill without me saying anything. Ok, cool! When I got the bill (which was a lot more lengthy waiting) it was a whole $3 off. This did not feel remotely sufficient enough to counteract the negative experience. I wasn t going write a review but there was a kicker. A staff person started to vacuum near us and I thought, oh maybe something spilled again no biggie. But then they decided to vacuum the other carpet right beside us. It was loud and I could smell the vacuum. I felt like I was in a Wendy s at 11pm, rather than a nice date night with my wife, spending $70. Would definitely never come back here, but 3 stars because the food is good and it s a cool spot. Vegetarian options: Great vegan and vegetarian options

★★★★
April 22, 2024

Cool place. The burgers were average, for how expensive they were. The brussel sprouts were delicious! Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free buns, but they are super dry.

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Unfortunately this was not a great experience. The staff was fine but the food was not good for the price (which is not listed on the menu). It was an expensive lunch for food that turned out to be disappointing.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My egg plant sandwhich was the best I have ever had. I will be visiting this place again.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good experience, cool environment. Dont forget to order Brussel s sprouts. The only downside was a little bit pricy, but worth to try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Came in for the first time. Austin was my server!!! He helped me pick out the perfect sandwich. Phenomenal service!! Very polite and helpful with menu!!! Ill definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Average plus

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Its an excellent sandwich. Plenty of parking within a blocks walking wheelchair accessible.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Its a secret

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

First timer!!! From the time I walked in the host were kind and accommodating! I sat at the bar for drinks and to go food, Emily was phenomenal!! Great Bloody Mary and great memory for my order! Everything came out correct and delicious! I def will be back!!!

★★★
April 22, 2024

I honestly dont get the hype about this place. Although it was crowded, we were seated within 10min which was nice. The Brussels sprouts and pimento cheese fries were decent. We had the fish sandwich (good), Kennedy (their version of a cuban which was just OK), the Timberwolf (dry with overly-fried onion straws) and the kids chicken tenders (burnt chicken breast cut into pieces). The fries were hot and crispy which I appreciated. But the rest of it was just OK. Overall rating - Eh...

★★
April 22, 2024

Went for the first time. Ordered roasted brussel sprouts to start - usually love them - these were not that good. Sandwiches were dry and not all that tasty. The potato bread was not fresh and they had hardly any mayo on them. So we asked for some extra. They charged us 75 cents for one very small cup of mayo!! Absurd!! Never got any silverware until we need a knife to spread the mayo. Will ever go back.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The Rose Mary is amazing, the consistency of the red peppers perfectly matched the cheese and turkey, not to mention the flavor was bomb. Our server was attentive and made sure my water was refilled timely, the atmosphere was calm. The Brussels sprouts with lemon and blue cheese were exceptional, definitely a unique flavor combination. I ll definitely be coming back here!

★★
March 22, 2024

Very disappointing that they now push politics and sexuality as aggressively as they do. Good Brussels sprouts though.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Thank you for having a vegan burger option!! Please bring back the sweet potato fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Awesome food. Excellent service. We arrived at 12:15 on a Sunday and the place was packed. We were quoted 20 to 25 minutes for a table and were seated in 10. I had the Dynamo Burger it was awesome. This is my new go to place when Im in Richmond VA. Dietary restrictions: Vegan and gluten free options. Parking: All sorts of parking in the area. None of it was free.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We were on a long trip on I-95, and decided on lunch an hour earlier than usual because you just CANT miss an opportunity to eat here! Amazing food and service, and so original and fun.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Its just on the loud size reason for the stars. The food is beyond delectable - every bite is delicious!!! Scrumptious and tasty you lick yo fingers and question whether youre gonna like up all the droppings and eat the container it comes in. The place is packed so service might be slow in getting your food. But, besides that the portions could be a little bigger. Especially when it comes to sides. Otherwise its a Heavenly experience and I need to taste soo much more of their menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great restaurant in downtown Richmond

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Good sandwiches and fries

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

This place is awesome! Got the Lady Bird and it was delicious. Glad it was right around corner from Hilton we were staying at. Got a cool shirt also while there. Tried going for lunch and it was packed. Went back at 6pm and it was packed again but we were seated pretty quick. They got a good thing going there. Didn t try anything on the drink menu but they looked like they had some good stuff. Oh. Their homemade pickles are great also!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

First off the customer service is great. We sat at the bar and the bartender was terrific. Now the food. The brussel sprouts with the balsamic glaze are like healthy little nuggets of goodness. The French fries? Delicious Now the burger, it was decent. I would say there was nothing special about it. I asked for pink and got more of medium. It could have used some salt and pepper. The size of the meat to the size of the bun didnt really match. So it was less meat and more bun.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I had so much fun ordering the unique sandwiches here. The staff was also very kind and informative.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great food, fabulous service - our server paid attention without hovering - in a small quiet local place.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I went with my friend and my brother, who has a seeing-eyed dog. They were very accommodating and friendly. The food was delicious. The homemade pickles were phenomenal and the homemade chips were excellent!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This place was so so good. Visited during galaxycon. The crispy brussel sprouts with balsamic and hot honey were next level good. And the Adams sandwich with pork and pimento cheese was off the chain delicious. Great meal and ambience.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

The General was a great burger. Definitely recommend getting the Parmesan truffle fries too Vegetarian options: Vegetarian sandwich options and Beyond beef option for each burger

March 22, 2024

Ingredients were fresh and food was tasty, but our enjoyment was marred by the takeout time. We ordered three sandwiches and a dessert. The host promised 25 mins, it took twice the time. A guy came in around the same time as me, he had his lunch in the restaurant and left 5 mins before I got my takeout order. Out of the two sandwich boxes, only one was filled with potato chips and pickles. If takeout is not the kitchen s priority, then don t offer it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great service and good food we had the Timberwolf burger which was tasty. I also tried the sea shanty cocktail which was exactly as the menu described a nice sweet and sour exotic taste loved the description of everything on menu and our server was also very helpful with recommendations. The wings are good too we got the honey buffalo hot flavor.

★★★
March 22, 2024

Waited for a to go order for 30+ minutes!!!!! I only ordered a simple burger and fries. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great sandwich shop with superb service. Everything was delish!

February 22, 2024

If you are on a schedule do not order food here and expect it to be ready on time. Either that or order your food an extra 45 mins ahead of what you think you should. Ordered 3 sandwiches, thats it. Watching people come in and sit at a table after waiting for a table, order and get their food. This is terrible service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food was amazing nothing quite like it as far as an upscale sandwich shop in the city, atmosphere was fantastic, service was good as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The food is excellent but you will definitely have to wait to get food and or to be seated. Called to place order 10 minutes prior to arriving, they said it should be ready in 30 minutes, arrived and asked them about my order. They had to go to the back several times to check if the order was ready. While waiting, I was able to go to the bathroom; bathroom was nice. I also, saw a couple leaving and I heard him tell the hostesses that the food was really good. I also heard hostesses tell people coming in that it would be a 25 to 30 minute wait time to be seated and then minutes later, they told others that it will be 15 to 20 minutes before they could be seated. It seems as though you give them your name and mobile wireless phone number and they will text you when your table is ready.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

This place was pretty hoppin on a holiday Monday evening around 6:00. There was about a 20-minute wait to be seated, perhaps because nothing else closeby was open. Our server was nice enough, but seemed to be unable to remember to bring us our drinks. By the time our second round of cocktails arrived, we were all done eating and ready to leave, so we had to chug and go. Wed actually lost interest in the drinks by then, but for around $15 each, we werent going to leave them sitting on the table. Sandwiches are reasonably priced, and if we werent drinking, we would have only spent about $60+tip at a table of four. A couple of the sandwiches were rather hastily assembled with very little care (all of the stuff on one side of the bread, sauce not spread evenly, etc.) We will return if were in the area, but not going out of our way to go back.