The Lizard Cafe is a welcoming spot in Norfolk, VA, where great food, excellent coffee, and attentive service come together to create an experience that feels both easy and memorable. With a strong 4.50-star rating based on 117 reviews, it is clear that guests appreciate the quality, consistency, and inviting atmosphere this café delivers.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed breakfast, meeting someone for lunch, or taking a quiet solo break, The Lizard Cafe offers the kind of comfort that makes it a dependable favorite in the neighborhood.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of dining options designed to fit different routines and preferences, including on-site service, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. The menu balances comfort and convenience with choices such as coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, alcohol, and dessert, making it an appealing destination throughout the day.
Known especially for breakfast, lunch, and table service, the café is also recognized for fast service and great coffee, two qualities that matter to customers who want both quality and efficiency without sacrificing a pleasant experience.
The setting adds even more to its appeal, with a casual, cozy, and quiet atmosphere that invites guests to slow down and enjoy their time. Practical details are handled with care as well, including wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, helping make the café comfortable and approachable for a wider range of visitors.
It also accepts reservations, offers restroom access, and supports convenient payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Located at 109 E Main St #150a, Norfolk, VA 23510, The Lizard Cafe is a thoughtful choice for anyone seeking a reliable, welcoming café experience backed by friendly service and a strong reputation.
For more information, call +1 757-622-5973.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Black olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Red onions with Feta and a Pepperoncini, house-made Greek dressing
Yellow squash, green squash, carrots with feta and tossed with a house-made Basil vinaigrette
White Quinoa, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red peppers, Garbanzo beans tossed with a house-made basil vinaigrette served on top of a bed of leafy greens with feta
Red Grapes, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts with Gorgonzola tossed with house- made basil vinaigrette
Traditional chicken salad, dill tuna salad and house-made Hummus served with a side of leafy greens, seasonal veggies and feta tossed in a house-made basil vinaigrette and served w/toast
Melted provolone and sharp cheddar served with tomato and house-made basil aioli.
Traditional style with celery, onion and tossed with country aioli, topped with spring mix
Prepared with celery, dill aioli and provolone, topped with spring mix
A fancy version of the Dilled Tuna Sandwich: Diced Apples and Craisins are added.
Traditional style egg salad topped with spring mix and fresh tomato
A southern twist on grilled cheese. House-made pimento cheese, topped with Black Forest ham
The classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato paired with freshly baked and sliced turkey breast and house-made basil aioli.
Grilled chicken served with provolone, roasted red peppers and house-made sundried tomato aioli
Deliciously salty Black Forest ham paired with fresh cucumber. Served with house-made basil aioli, lettuce and tomato
House-made Hummus served with carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, spring mix and house-made sundried tomato aioli
House-made hummus, black olives, pepperoncini, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and spring mix with house-made Greek dressing
Grilled Chicken and crispy bacon with roasted red peppers, provolone and ranch dressing
Turkey with red peppers, provolone cheese, and basil aioli
Traditional style with celery, onion and tossed with country aioli, topped with spring mix
Prepared with celery, dill aioli and provolone, topped with spring mix
Handmade Sweet Potato biscuit with Apricot Jam and Black Forest ham. Includes a choice of a cup of soup or a half salad and a side.
Handmade Sweet Potato biscuit with Apricot Jam and Surry Ham.
Handmade Sweet Potato biscuit
Handmade Sweet Potato biscuit with Apricot Jam and Black Forest ham
Greek Salad: Black olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Red onions with Feta and a Pepperoncini, house-made Greek dressing. Signature Salad: Red Grapes, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts with Gorgonzola tossed with house- made basil vinaigrette. Main Street: Yellow squash, green squash, carrots with feta and tossed with a house-made Basil vinaigrette. Quinoa Salad: White Quinoa, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red peppers, Garbanzo beans tossed with a house-made basil vinaigrette served on top of a bed of leafy greens with feta.
Greek Salad: Black olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Red onions with Feta and a Pepperoncini, house-made Greek dressing. Signature Salad: Red Grapes, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts with Gorgonzola tossed with house- made basil vinaigrette. Main Street: Yellow squash, green squash, carrots with feta and tossed with a house-made Basil vinaigrette. Quinoa Salad: White Quinoa, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red peppers, Garbanzo beans tossed with a house-made basil vinaigrette served on top of a bed of leafy greens with feta.
Choose a Soda
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Scoop will be on a bed of spring mix with sliced tomatoes
Scoop will be on a bed of spring mix with sliced tomatoes
Scoop will be on a bed of spring mix with sliced tomatoes
Fruit of the day
Rotini pasta tossed with Greek dressing, diced tomatoes and cucumbers topped with feta cheese
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Hear from our valued guests
The homade soups and salads are excellent. Cool vibe and great service too.
SO GOOD!! As a Norfolk local I love coming here. Try the pimento and ham grilled cheese on their stellar sweet potato biscuits!!
Small shop connected to a book store. The ham and cucumber sandwich is fantastic. To be honest it’s going to be hard to try anything else. If you are in the area it’s worth stopping in. Service is fast and excellent.
Very cozy and inviting atmosphere every time I go. The dynamic duo that runs the cafe are very kind, funny, and fantastic people! Food is always yummy. If you haven't gone yet, what are you doing??
One of the best little cafes around. I came back for the dill tuna sandwich and was delighted to try the bbq chicken noodle soup. A delicious lunch spot in the downtown area.
We enjoyed our meal after visiting the USS Wisconsin we ordered the chicken salad and bacon chicken ranch wrap both are delicious. The owner is the chef and is very helpful. Definitely worth a try.
I eat here once or twice a week. The staff are five stars. The food is 5 stars! Chicken salad sandwich with country soup! Great hidden gem!!! They care!
We were in town for a conference and discovered this place. Don't let the line or wait make you pass by this little hidden gem. The food is amazing and the guy that makes the food works really hard and minimizing the wait time. You may wait a few minutes but you can scan the code on the menu and order on the app to help them out. I had the chicken bacon ranch wrap and it was delicious!! I highly recommend this place! We did take out one day and dine in the next day. Yes, it was that good. We ate lunch here two days in a row!
Today Gloria & I went to a place that we both never tried. Its been here for 5 yrs I can't believe this. This was the best food and great service so close to home. Gloria had chicken salad with pasta. I had sweet potato biscuit and Greek salad with chips. This was the perfect meals for both of us.
The food was excellent! This was the first time going here, we have been in the book store never realized the Lizard Cafe was there. Definitely will go again.
Common questions about The Lizard Cafe
The Lizard Cafe is located at 109 E Main St #150a, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States, Norfolk, VA, United States.
You can reach The Lizard Cafe by calling +1 757-622-5973.
The Lizard Cafe has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 117 customer reviews.
The Lizard Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Lizard Cafe features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Lizard Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee.
The Lizard Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
The Lizard Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite.
The Lizard Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert, Table service.
The Lizard Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Lizard Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
The Lizard Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Lizard Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Lizard Cafe features the following parking: Free street parking.
Business Features
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