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OVERPRICED and rude.
The last time I was in the Virginia Cafe was before it moved from the old location. It was so smoky that we had to leave; couldn't see, let alone taste the food. I thought I would try the new
location, across from the Central Library, to see if it was any better with the new non-smoking laws in effect.
I was waiting for the Library to open and walked over to check out the menu. A lady (owner/waitress?) came out and said that they did not open until 11am. I said that was OK, I was just checking the menu. She said "But we aren't open."
I thought this a bit rude, since I was reading the menu posted in their front window, not blocking the doorway.
Anyway, I see from the menu that they have nothing special to offer, mostly burgers and salads. WAY OVERPRICED.
I will not bother coming back when they are open.…
Terrible Service!!!.
Went here whild downtown at the winter beer festival. Two of my guy friends went in there thinking it looked like a good local spot...
Well thats where the good time ended, the service was slow slow slow and Rude! To the point we almost walked out. Had we not already ordered our food I would have left.
Our server singled out the guys... I think she is just a man hating lesbian.…
Nice little down town spot. VC has been a nice spot to grab a drink and bite to eat DT. Service has been pretty friendly and prompt when I've been there. Only complaint about the service is that the waitresses should make it a point to check on their tables a little sooner than later after meals have been delivered. There seems to be a huge gap there and drinks sit empty for a while. My other complaint is the house salad. It is nasty. I barely could eat all of mine last time. Just a bunch of watery iceberg lettuce that looks brown and limp. C'mon VC step it up on the house salad front! How much could it cost for a nice fresh baby green salad!? I'd even pay a little more! Otherwise, great pour on the cocktails, friendly staff, non-smoking! (at least it hasn't been smokey when I've been in?), fantastic atmosphere, good music spinning, and a great location!!…
Just as good. The new location is almost as good as the old one. I have to say it's cleaner smells better and the food is just as good. I go to a lot of bars both high end and low brow, the new VC fits perfectly in the middle.…
No Longer Known For Their Food!. My co-workers and I thought we would give the "new" VC a try since the move. We used to go to their previous location on occasion. Well - they aren't anything like they used to be! The service was terrible. Our waitress acted like she didn't even want to be there! We were almost ready to walk out the door when she finally came to take our order (the place wasn't that busy either - you will know why in a minute). I ordered the fish and chips. The fish seemed to be out of a "Gordon's The Fisherman" box from the local market. The French fries were cold, soggy and just gross! The other 3 in the party ordered different types of burgers. Two were requested medium rare. All three came overcooked and dry as a bone. Because the waitress never came back to see how our orders were - we couldn't let her know. When she delivered the check, we told her how disappointed we were with our lunches and she just placed the check on the table and walked away! So - if you like soggy, cold, gross French fries, overcooked burgers and terrible service - this is the place for you. Otherwise, find somewhere else to spend your lunch hour and money......…
