Richmond Diner Near VCU, Plus Halal Kabobs and Fresh Soba
821 Cafe is a casual Richmond diner near VCU with burgers, onion rings and an extensive vegan menu. Compare it with Fire Kabob's halal kabobs in Brooklyn, plus Sip + Co and Soba Noodle Azuma in Manhattan.
821 Café is a casual diner at 825 W Cary St in Richmond near VCU, with retro kitchen tables and swivel stools. Burgers and onion rings anchor the comfort food menu, and an extensive vegan and vegetarian selection makes it practical for mixed appetites. For a hearty meal, consider the breakfast burritos or stuffed chorizo tacos.
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Fire Kabob is a compact, family-run halal spot at 535 86th St in Brooklyn, built around Persian and Middle Eastern flavors. The grill turns out chicken, beef and kafta kabobs, with sambosa before the main course. Warm hospitality softens the no-frills setting, and a range of 11 to 32 USD per person helps frame the stop.
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Sip + Co is a Manhattan cafe at 41 West 58th Street near Central Park South, pairing a fast-moving queue with a relaxed, neat interior. The espresso bar anchors the stop, and the egg and cheese on brioche uses cheese melted directly onto the bread to keep the egg prominent. For a seated breakfast, grab a bar stool or the outdoor front area.
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Soba Noodle Azuma is a nostalgic soba restaurant at 251 West 55th Street near Columbus Circle, with laminated menus and decades-old photographs. The kitchen makes buckwheat soba daily, cold zaru noodles offer a firm chew, and lunch sets feature curry katsu, lotus root and tempura. Soba portions cost the same regardless of size. The soba is not gluten-free.
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