Mea Culpa Cafe

2410 Colonial Ave, Norfolk
(757) 637-6450

Recent Reviews

Ashley Chante'

Thorough. Omg. The food is unbelievable, I was so pleased with the entire experience, highly recommend. My husband is very critical, yet he was impressed with the quality of the coffee and food. It's clean, the people who work there have such wholesome respectful vibes. They got it right for sure, and it's a hidden gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Liege Waffle Sandwich

Kimberly Smith

No one slandered you. It’s what happened. He should have said that upfront instead of making me wait there for almost 10 minutes. To say something, you should make people aware upfront. He improperly handled the situation. And if you’re the owner, you should be aware of that! Every one has a right to their experience, good or bad. Fix it don’t defend it. Do better!

Colleen Stein

Atmosphere is flawless. Espresso drinks are excellent. Waffle sandwich is freaking incredible. There’s usually a bit of a wait for food to arrive, so come when you’re not in a hurry.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Liege Waffle with Lemon Curd, Liege Waffle Sandwich

Drew Hanessian

Food and drinks were absolutely top-notch. Waffle sandwich and lemon curd waffle, oat milk latte and drip coffee (which comes out in a big stainless steel carafe they leave at the table for you).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Liege Waffle with Lemon Curd, Liege Waffle Sandwich

Jeffrey Pelletier

This place was incredible, go get yourself the corn pancakes. I said ‘wow’ at least 3 times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Kseniia Kostenko

One of the best place in Norfolk! The food and coffee always outstanding... Most important that every dish is so creative, flavorful and surprising all the time! Today we tried chicken sandwich and let me tell you, it was one of the best sandwich in my life! Chicken was juicy, caremalized onion and cheese combined with broccoli and greens, and sauce made it work! Even the bun was house made, fresh and soft, that's how it should be for all the sandwiches in the world ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corn Pancakes, Savory Oatmeal and Sumac Shortbread Cookies, Goat Cheese Waffle

michael reiser

The food was good not really many options on the menu out of the 2 savory options they were out of the one me and my wife wanted the service was great price point was good for area just really not many options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Kelly Huffer

Best latte I have ever had was here (it’s the lime pistachio one!), I appreciate this cafe always wanting to experiment with new flavor combinations that I have yet to see replicated anywhere else. The atmosphere inside this shop is so great and I adore that you can buy used books here, I always find something I’ve been wanting to read. The food is very tasty but I will say it’s all slightly rich or sweet for my preference, but based on the name/menu you can figure out what suits you best, still love the place and come by frequently.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

rikka

$40 for two overly sweet and burnt French toasts and juice? Not sure why we stayed even after the unwelcoming customer service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Eric Staab

Mea Culpa is the Willy Wonka of

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Splash Montana Capone

Chill place. Good coffee. Definitely would

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Liam Pocher

The breakfast waffle sandwhich is an amazing dish. Don’t be put off by the waffle as the sandwhich bread, it’s truly a delectable addition. Each part of the sandwhich adds to the total flavor: butter and sweetness from the waffle; robustness and and full body from the egg; spice from the squash; salt from the dried tomatoes. The coffee’s great too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bhavika Sicka

Love their breakfast waffle, their corn pancakes, and their kale and chickpea salad. I also love their strawberry latte with almond milk. As a vegetarian, I would very much recommend this cafe, especially if you're looking for a bright, welcoming place to work alone or with friends.Vegetarian options: Many delicious and healthy vegetarian options, like the breakfast waffle with zucchinis and sun dried tomatoes, the kale and chickpea salad, and the corn pancakes. Vegans get also swap dairy for almond milk in their coffee, for no extra cost, which is a bonus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chickpea Salad, Corn Pancakes, Liege Waffle Sandwich

Jonathan '

The food was absolutely fantastic! Be sure to check this place out! Iced latte and hibiscus tea were good as well.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corn Pancakes, Goat Cheese Waffle

Addie F.

Best chai latte I've ever had! And the food is really good. We love getting the goat cheese waffle.

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