Hot Rodders Cafe
| Address: | 1457 Mt Pleasant Rd # 110, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA |
| Phone: | +1 757-546-1950 |
| Site: | hotrodderscafe.net |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 7AM–9PM Closed |
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Joe D
Ever wondered what its like to step back in time? At Hotrodders Cafe you can find out. Everything in here is basically a throwback to the 50s style diner. I walked in here for the first time recently on a cold winter day and was greeted immediately by the voice of the owner who was back in the kitchen. She told me to sit anywhere I like. It was about 2pm, the lunch rush was over with and dining room was empty with the exception of one other customer. I took a quick look around the dining area and then grabbed a seat at the counter. A moment after that the owner came out of the kitchen and brought me a menu and told me the days specials. I ordered a coke and took a look at the menu. This place is the full monty. Theres Apps, Soups, Burgers, Wraps, full Dinner platers, Desserts and on Saturdays they have Breakfast. I ended up selecting a Bacon Cheeseburger, because you know if you read my reviews that a BC is my benchmark item. It came with a side of fries and I also added a bowl of fried okra. Once the food was ordered I took a longer look at this dining room from a bygone era. The floor is checkered in black and white tiles. All of the tables and chairs have a retro design and the chairs and booths are all laminated in a candy apple red vinyl. The walls are covered with photos of hot rods and theres a mural of an old ESSO station, better known as Exxon these days. Each of the tables also has a cardboard car holding the salt, pepper and other condiments. In the back theres an old style juke box with a carved wooden Elvis standing beside it. It kind of reminded me of a wooden indian at a cigar shop. It wasnt long before my food arrived. The meal arrived on a patter with the burger open faced and ready to be dressed. I noticed then that the fries were fresh cut fries as well. I put the burger together and emblazoned on top of the bun was an HR. Nice touch! The food was delicious. My burger was juicy and cooked to perfection, and the okra was outstanding. I love some fried okra. The fries were excellent as well. Im looking forward to visiting again soon now that Im off on Saturdays. I cant wait to try out their breakfast. So lets round it up. Delicious meal! Check! Awesome down home friendly atmosphere! Check! Terrific owner! Check! BTW, I was chatting with her and discovered we went to the same high school about 10 years apart and she is friends with the older brothers and sister of a good friend of mine. What a small world it is indeed. You can find Hotrodders Cafe in the small set of shops on the corner of Mt. Pleasant and Centerville Turnpike. Theyre right behind the 7-Eleven thats on the corner.
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Helga Nahoopii
Great food and atmosphere. Very friendly staff. They cut their.own potatoes to make fries and they are yummy...the burgers and the chili are soooooo good, youll be licking your plate once youre done eating. They have a breakfast menu but they dont usually serve that during the week (just Saturdays) but depending on what you are in the mood for, they may cook what you want... Just have to ask. Ive been there a few times now and its worth the drive from Hampton. Just a note- they dont have a huge staff but they are quick and attentive. They are closed on Mondays.
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Angela Cartwright
First time here, super friendly atmosphere.. Amazing food, ate the Hawaiian burger , probably the best burger iv ever had along with the amazing potato salad & Mac n cheese! Stuffed crab mushrooms and fried pickles have made a party in my mouth! So happy I stopped in !
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Dick Boeckel lll
Friendly, family owned & operated with good , reasonably priced breakfast, lunch and dinners. Alcohol & beers available upon request and proof of age. Try them and you will like them. "Dry Dock Dick" said it.
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Mark Gutekunst, DC
Great food. Terrific customer service. Saturdays usually brings hot rods, jeep clubs or other nice things if weather is nice. You can tell they have a local following as they constantly great people by name.
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Alec Butler
Just stopped is for our first visit! So amazing, I fell in love with the buffalo chicken wrap and fried corn nuggets, so good. Plan on making this my go to place with the old lady for now on!
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Thomas Henry
Buffalo chicken wrap, fried homemade pickles and pea salad were terrific. Did not realize this was a nice quaint welcoming cafe. From the road i thought was just a bar. Will be back again
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Michael Perrenoud
Gotta to love cars and home cooking, the staff is great! Clean all the way down to the salt and pepper shakers!!! Youre only minutes away from fun and good times.
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Timothy Burrows
The food is absolutely amazing, fresh portions are enormous, very pleasant end ironment. Dont forget to try Ambers deserts, also the SPECIALS arw off the chart
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Donna Sandloop
Owner (Amber) is a character, food is great, baked beans awesome...and do not forget the desserts. Tons of car pictures on walls. Cruise ins on Fridays.
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Everett Yasinski
Had the chicken noodle soup and it was good. Clearly freshly made not from a can. Decor is very fun and nice. Staff is friendly. Highly recommend
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Robyn Morris
Ive been rocking & rolling with this place for a good while now and I cant think of ANYTHING Ive ever been disappointed in!! Good job gang!
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michelle Moore
Well Im sitting in here now and I see employees eating at the bar. Makes me a little uneasy about how my food is being handled.
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David Donovan
Surprisingly good food for what one might mistake for a cheap diner. Many things made in house or locally sourced.
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A Private User
Surprisingly good food for what one might mistake for a cheap diner. Many things made in house or locally sourced.
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Judy Schloff
Love this place! Great food, my favorite is the tuna melt! Friendly folks and enjoy the décor and music!!
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Eileen Everingham
Yummy food, wonderful service, and overall a really chill and enjoyable place to eat
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xxlJR NVA
Simply put great food and service. Real nice place. You will get your money worth.
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Chris-Diane Levins
Great food and staff. Perfect place for car guys and their families.
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The CrispyCob
This place has some amazing burgers along with a cool layout
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Ronald Morton
Food is always good the environment is very Family friendly.
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David Jenkins
Retro, great food and service, comfortable family ambience
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Gerardo Ramos
Amazing food! Great service! Awesome family atmosphere!
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Sheila Sendling
Everything is so good here. Best burger in Chesapeake!
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David Girardin
Great food, I really enjoyed the Grilled Cheese.
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Carol Sielski
Family run. Friendly and above all yummy food!
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Gary Merryman
Great bacon and cheese burger all the way. Yum
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Candice W
Fantastic food, always felt like family!
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Diane Pike
Great food, great people and atmosphere!
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Kenny White
good home cooking. better atmosphere.
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Alan Andersen
They have the best burgers in town.
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Gina Brooks
Buffalo chicken quesadilla amazing
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gisselle chaffin
Happy fun peaceful fifty diner
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Frank Nittinger
Awsome food Awsome service!
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marc damron
Home cooking. Super good.
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Jesse Gallagher
Good food at good prices
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Mary S
Great food...fun place.
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Kelley Graves
Best burger in town!
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Cindy Teller
Home cooking
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Robert Garling
Good food.
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Justin Zirpoli
Awesome
