Starving Artist Cafe

4408 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA

★★★★4.4(591 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Norfolk gem radiates creative energy with a genuinely welcoming vibe that keeps regulars coming back for years, and the beautiful aesthetic pairs perfectly with thoughtfully crafted drinks like their alcoholic banana mocha and a menu featuring house-made dressings that show real care in execution. While vegan options exist, the kitchen sometimes falls short on consistency with substitutions, but the full breakfast menu and specialty coffee drinks shine brightest for those seeking an inspiring atmosphere that doubles as the ideal meeting spot for friends or a solo creative session.

What to expect

Slow sitLight foodSignature drinksTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksFull breakfastMeetingsFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Martin Baumeister
★★★★2 months ago

Not for vegans when we went! Although there are vegan options on the menu not much was available. We chose the vegan sausage scramble. As they were out of sweet potatoes and forgot the avocado, it consisted of the vegan sausage, which is gluten-free, on a bed of mostly raw spinach a bit of arugula, no dressing. Who wants to eat a bowl of spinach as is? They got us dressing, which was very sweet, didn’t have olive oil. We added the vegan chorizo and some potatoes. Unfortunately they were out of Just Egg. There are gluten-free bread options. We didn’t have them hence not sure that they are vegan. This entire area isn’t great for vegans. Quite disappointing.

Grace Minor
★★★★★3 months ago

This has been my go-to place for years! Living within walking distance, my boyfriend and I come here pretty often, and always have a wonderful time and great experience; the vibes are always amazing. The owners are incredibly kind, as well as all of the waitstaff. They serve his favorite eggs benedict in the 757, as well as an amazing breakfast burrito! If you want a great breakfast or brunch experience, this is the place for you! ❤️

Grace Self
★★★★★4 months ago

The most beautiful place ever! My friend and I came in for some brunch. I got the B. L. A. T. Sandwich, without the avocado, it was really good, the creamy dill and mayo sauce I didn’t love with the sandwich but on its own it was good. My friend got the build your own breakfast bowl with bacon and sausage, Swiss cheese and hollandaise sauce which she loved. I loved their bold rock seasonal and their grinch Man-Mosa and my friend got the espresso martini and a classic orange juice mamosa. Willow was our server, she was amazing and very attentive. We will be coming back!

Emilie Battle
★★★★★6 months ago

I stumbled on this place through DoorDash. I decided to go in person and try it and BOY AM I GLAD I DID. This place is wonderful, I got the banana mocha (has alcohol) and it was delicious. For my breakfast I got the monte cristo and it was amazing. The avocado burrito was also ordered and it looked amazing. I was told it was so good. I’ll definitely be bringing my friends over here for breakfast. This place is nice and quiet. So wonderful!

Ambar Medrano
★★★★7 months ago

I love the aesthetic of this place. Everyone is so polite and approachable. They have 2 dressing that I am currently obsessed with (lemon | lavender) both made in house. I go to spot for a nice vegan brunch. (Finding vegan option restaurant becomes a pain .. they have a good amount of vegan options)

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