We found this place while on vacation.. We were looking for some Virginia style cuisine and found a treasure.. Our waitress’s were amazing and kind. I accidentally spilled my lemonade on the table and they promptly moved us and wouldn’t let me help clean up my mess.. Food was wonderful and atmosphere was good but our waitress’s were amazing..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine W. P.
Very welcoming, very authentic. I didn't take many photos because I was busy eating. Biscuits were _perfect_.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Virginia Country Ham on Hot Biscuits, BBQ Special
Ken & Deb Layman
A sweet place to eat an enjoyable lunch. The service is fast and sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Homemade Pie
Michaela Roberson
My mom moved around the corner from this place a couple of years ago and we decided to try this place out after wanting to go for a while and we thought it was great and as cat lovers, we loved seeing the cats and looking around the gift shop. I saw one comment about salty ham and all I have to say is that Virginia ham is supposed to be salty and it's quite delicious. I would love to come again sometime soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Virginia Country Ham on Hot Biscuits, BBQ Special
Jeanie Russell
Disappointed .Wow! Less food, higher price. Have eaten here many times. You are now served a small whole chicken breast, but it appears to have been cooked separately; not as flavorable. Not as tasty as when cooked all together. A few dumplings, smaller amount of gravy. To go container now the size of salad plate. I was shocked. $15 !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Susan C.
Awesome breakfast. Don't miss the biscuits. Fun place to go if you are visiting Colonial Williamsburg. The service was quick. The ambiance was of an old country house where you were being served a home cooked breakfast.
Stuart W.
Change, indeed, is inevitable. Breaking the thread of continuity doesn't need to be a part of that change, though. Nearly 6 decades ago, i had my first visit to the Old Chickahominy House. My go-to became their chicken and dumplings. In the 70s and 80s, as a student at W&M, it was an affordable lunch-time diversion. It has been a must-do with every trip to Williamsburg since. However, and you knew I was going to get to a however, after changing hands, I saw a marked decline in all things that drew me to the OCH to begin with. Careworn furniture with packing tape repairs, dry biscuits with notably smaller country ham portions, wait staff that went from pleasantly salty to abrasively surly, a move away from a secular vibe to one with an uncomfortable biblical tone, these are all things that have led me to have ended my relationship with OCH. I feel they are just going through the motions, turn tables as quickly as possible, cut back on portions, spend a dollar to make a dime. It's a shame that a place i gleefully recommended to countless friends and acquaintances is now a place i can no longer keep on my list. It was a good ride OCH, best of luck!
Florencia W.
We came in between breakfast and lunch. So a little wait but so worth it. The food menu was short but the food was yummy. The biscuits are different than what I was expecting because they are thin, but still very good. Authentic Southern food. The renovated building was also a nice touch. Love all the shopping available as you wait for your table!
Beverly Evans
Love this restaurant! Great food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Ham
Chris K.
Lunch at Old Chickahominy House is such a delight! Going there is like stepping back into your Auntie's home for some wholesome comfort food. The restaurant is located on Jamestown Road in Williamsburg in a cute building that was partly built repurposing materials from older buildings in the area, such as Carter's Grove. In addition to the restaurant, Old Chickahominy House also includes a gift shop that sells household decor items as well as pieces of ladies clothing, jewelry, coastal decorations, tea towels, and tea, among other items. It's fun to peruse the shop while waiting for your table. They serve breakfast in the morning and lunch after breakfast. For lunch, we really enjoy the Miss Melinda's Special. It starts with a little fruit salad comprising peaches and a slice of pineapple on a piece of lettuce, covered with a mayonnaise type of dressing and cheddar cheese. I know it sounds strange, but it's refreshingly tasty. You also receive a cup of Brunswick Stew and two ham biscuits. Delicious! The meal comes with a piece of pie, with your choices including buttermilk that tastes like lemon (yum!), coconut, chocolate, and a fruit pie, like cherry. Plus, you receive hot or iced tea and coffee. You also can carry out their menu items. I often order a container of Brunswick Stew and some ham biscuits for guests coming in late from out of town. It's a perfect welcoming meal. I'll post some photos too so you can Miss Melinda's Special, the menu, and the interior.
Love the hometown feel. Terrific staff. Bonus...unique shopping.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becky Schalow
The breakfast menu of country ham biscuits, grits and eggs is delicious!!! The biscuits are made on the premises!!! ?Parking: Parking in front, sides and street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Ham, Fruit Salad, Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Old Chickahominy Breakfast
Caroline B.
By far the CUTEST breakfast place with the nicest employees. In an old colonial house, this restaurant makes you feel like you are having a home-cooked meal with the comforts of your family and friends. Perfect for tourists exploring the colonial era or locals like me and my family, who go here multiple times a year, and are regulars on Christmas eve. The shop is super cute as well so be sure to check that out before you leave.
Emma Imeson
BEING HANDICAPPED IN MOBILITY CHAIR ,IS NOT A PROBLEM. THERE IS A RAMP .THE FRONT DOOR CAN BE CHALLENGING BY SELF,BUT THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOMEONE TO HOLD DOORS OPENTHEY ARE VERY WELCOMING AND HELPFUL...Vegetarian options: SALADS,DESERTS,SIDES,SOUP, BREAD,DRINKS,FRUIT DISHES.Dietary restrictions: ABSOLUTELY GOOD FOR RESTRICTIVE DIETS. GLUTON FREE SELECTIONS .Parking: FOR OVER 40 YEARS NEVER HAVE HADA PROBLEM. AND WE HAVE HANDICAPPED VAN. THE RESTAURANT IS DEFINITELY ♿ AVAILABLE. THEY ARE VERY ACCOMODATING .Kid-friendliness: DEFINITELY KID FRIENDLY! KID,THOUGHTFUL ,CONSIDERATE ATMOSPHERE.Wheelchair accessibility: SEE COMMENTS ABOVE. THEY ARE DEFINITELY HANDICAPPED FRIENDLY. PARKING,RAMP , HOLDING DOORS OPEN , GETTING SEATED PROPERLY. VERY HELPFUL AND THOUGHTFUL.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Dumplings, Miss Melinda's Pancakes, Country Ham, Fruit Salad, Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Pie & Apple Pie, Hominy Grits, 1 2 Miss Melinda's Special and Chicken Dumplings, Homemade Pie, Vegetable Soup, Chicken Sandwich
Jay T.
My Bride and I love this place, but it's been years since we were in town and free at breakfast time. Today we actually got here half an hour before they opened at 8:30, so we had quite an appetite by the time we were seated! We had barely sat down when a server swung by the table and filled our cups with delicious coffee. Moments later a second server came to take our order - I mean, we hadn't been in the restaurant four minutes; these folks are that good! I ordered the Old Chickahominy Breakfast- Virginia country ham, bacon, and sausage with two eggs (over easy for me), grits, hot biscuits and coffee for just $14.95. My idea of Heaven. If you can't eat your grits with a fork, you don't want them anyway, and these were spot on. The ham was perfect- thin slices of salty, meaty goodness- and the bacon was cooked with exactly the right balance of crispy and chewy. A word about Chickahominy House biscuits- they are squarish and flattish, not at all what a traditional Southern biscuit is supposed to be. But they're exactly what they need to be. My Bride got the country bacon and two eggs with hot biscuits ($8.95) and added a bowl of grits ($1.50). As we were finishing our breakfast, she said "oh- they have pie!" I asked the server, who said she knew they had a couple slices of cherry pie, and she would see if any of the others were ready yet. We ended up getting a slab of coconut pie, still warm from the oven, with whipped cream. The total for this remarkable feast was $35 including tax! We tipped extra because it was our server's birthday.
We found this place while on vacation.. We were looking for some Virginia style cuisine and found a treasure.. Our waitress’s were amazing and kind. I accidentally spilled my lemonade on the table and they promptly moved us and wouldn’t let me help clean up my mess.. Food was wonderful and atmosphere was good but our waitress’s were amazing..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very welcoming, very authentic. I didn't take many photos because I was busy eating. Biscuits were _perfect_.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Virginia Country Ham on Hot Biscuits, BBQ Special
A sweet place to eat an enjoyable lunch. The service is fast and sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Homemade Pie
My mom moved around the corner from this place a couple of years ago and we decided to try this place out after wanting to go for a while and we thought it was great and as cat lovers, we loved seeing the cats and looking around the gift shop. I saw one comment about salty ham and all I have to say is that Virginia ham is supposed to be salty and it's quite delicious. I would love to come again sometime soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Virginia Country Ham on Hot Biscuits, BBQ Special
Disappointed .Wow! Less food, higher price. Have eaten here many times. You are now served a small whole chicken breast, but it appears to have been cooked separately; not as flavorable. Not as tasty as when cooked all together. A few dumplings, smaller amount of gravy. To go container now the size of salad plate. I was shocked. $15 !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Awesome breakfast. Don't miss the biscuits. Fun place to go if you are visiting Colonial Williamsburg. The service was quick. The ambiance was of an old country house where you were being served a home cooked breakfast.
Change, indeed, is inevitable. Breaking the thread of continuity doesn't need to be a part of that change, though. Nearly 6 decades ago, i had my first visit to the Old Chickahominy House. My go-to became their chicken and dumplings. In the 70s and 80s, as a student at W&M, it was an affordable lunch-time diversion. It has been a must-do with every trip to Williamsburg since. However, and you knew I was going to get to a however, after changing hands, I saw a marked decline in all things that drew me to the OCH to begin with. Careworn furniture with packing tape repairs, dry biscuits with notably smaller country ham portions, wait staff that went from pleasantly salty to abrasively surly, a move away from a secular vibe to one with an uncomfortable biblical tone, these are all things that have led me to have ended my relationship with OCH. I feel they are just going through the motions, turn tables as quickly as possible, cut back on portions, spend a dollar to make a dime. It's a shame that a place i gleefully recommended to countless friends and acquaintances is now a place i can no longer keep on my list. It was a good ride OCH, best of luck!
We came in between breakfast and lunch. So a little wait but so worth it. The food menu was short but the food was yummy. The biscuits are different than what I was expecting because they are thin, but still very good. Authentic Southern food. The renovated building was also a nice touch. Love all the shopping available as you wait for your table!
Love this restaurant! Great food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Ham
Lunch at Old Chickahominy House is such a delight! Going there is like stepping back into your Auntie's home for some wholesome comfort food. The restaurant is located on Jamestown Road in Williamsburg in a cute building that was partly built repurposing materials from older buildings in the area, such as Carter's Grove. In addition to the restaurant, Old Chickahominy House also includes a gift shop that sells household decor items as well as pieces of ladies clothing, jewelry, coastal decorations, tea towels, and tea, among other items. It's fun to peruse the shop while waiting for your table. They serve breakfast in the morning and lunch after breakfast. For lunch, we really enjoy the Miss Melinda's Special. It starts with a little fruit salad comprising peaches and a slice of pineapple on a piece of lettuce, covered with a mayonnaise type of dressing and cheddar cheese. I know it sounds strange, but it's refreshingly tasty. You also receive a cup of Brunswick Stew and two ham biscuits. Delicious! The meal comes with a piece of pie, with your choices including buttermilk that tastes like lemon (yum!), coconut, chocolate, and a fruit pie, like cherry. Plus, you receive hot or iced tea and coffee. You also can carry out their menu items. I often order a container of Brunswick Stew and some ham biscuits for guests coming in late from out of town. It's a perfect welcoming meal. I'll post some photos too so you can Miss Melinda's Special, the menu, and the interior.
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Love the hometown feel. Terrific staff. Bonus...unique shopping.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The breakfast menu of country ham biscuits, grits and eggs is delicious!!! The biscuits are made on the premises!!! ?Parking: Parking in front, sides and street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Ham, Fruit Salad, Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Old Chickahominy Breakfast
By far the CUTEST breakfast place with the nicest employees. In an old colonial house, this restaurant makes you feel like you are having a home-cooked meal with the comforts of your family and friends. Perfect for tourists exploring the colonial era or locals like me and my family, who go here multiple times a year, and are regulars on Christmas eve. The shop is super cute as well so be sure to check that out before you leave.
BEING HANDICAPPED IN MOBILITY CHAIR ,IS NOT A PROBLEM. THERE IS A RAMP .THE FRONT DOOR CAN BE CHALLENGING BY SELF,BUT THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOMEONE TO HOLD DOORS OPENTHEY ARE VERY WELCOMING AND HELPFUL...Vegetarian options: SALADS,DESERTS,SIDES,SOUP, BREAD,DRINKS,FRUIT DISHES.Dietary restrictions: ABSOLUTELY GOOD FOR RESTRICTIVE DIETS. GLUTON FREE SELECTIONS .Parking: FOR OVER 40 YEARS NEVER HAVE HADA PROBLEM. AND WE HAVE HANDICAPPED VAN. THE RESTAURANT IS DEFINITELY ♿ AVAILABLE. THEY ARE VERY ACCOMODATING .Kid-friendliness: DEFINITELY KID FRIENDLY! KID,THOUGHTFUL ,CONSIDERATE ATMOSPHERE.Wheelchair accessibility: SEE COMMENTS ABOVE. THEY ARE DEFINITELY HANDICAPPED FRIENDLY. PARKING,RAMP , HOLDING DOORS OPEN , GETTING SEATED PROPERLY. VERY HELPFUL AND THOUGHTFUL.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Dumplings, Miss Melinda's Pancakes, Country Ham, Fruit Salad, Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Pie & Apple Pie, Hominy Grits, 1 2 Miss Melinda's Special and Chicken Dumplings, Homemade Pie, Vegetable Soup, Chicken Sandwich
My Bride and I love this place, but it's been years since we were in town and free at breakfast time. Today we actually got here half an hour before they opened at 8:30, so we had quite an appetite by the time we were seated! We had barely sat down when a server swung by the table and filled our cups with delicious coffee. Moments later a second server came to take our order - I mean, we hadn't been in the restaurant four minutes; these folks are that good! I ordered the Old Chickahominy Breakfast- Virginia country ham, bacon, and sausage with two eggs (over easy for me), grits, hot biscuits and coffee for just $14.95. My idea of Heaven. If you can't eat your grits with a fork, you don't want them anyway, and these were spot on. The ham was perfect- thin slices of salty, meaty goodness- and the bacon was cooked with exactly the right balance of crispy and chewy. A word about Chickahominy House biscuits- they are squarish and flattish, not at all what a traditional Southern biscuit is supposed to be. But they're exactly what they need to be. My Bride got the country bacon and two eggs with hot biscuits ($8.95) and added a bowl of grits ($1.50). As we were finishing our breakfast, she said "oh- they have pie!" I asked the server, who said she knew they had a couple slices of cherry pie, and she would see if any of the others were ready yet. We ended up getting a slab of coconut pie, still warm from the oven, with whipped cream. The total for this remarkable feast was $35 including tax! We tipped extra because it was our server's birthday.