The Bird

The food was sooo delicious! I had the Salmon Lox with the Home fries. And a "I heart T Rex"...so tasty! The service was very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is bouncy, organic and light! Great brunch spot! Kudos! ILOVETREX'

The service was great! Everyone was super friendly and the food came out surprisingly fast. The one thing we didn't really like was that it was a "pay first and seat yourself" system. It's a small, but busy place and it seemed like some people wanted to stay and chat. We had to wait a while for our seat, but we eventually got one at the bar!The huevos rancheros is super good! The banh mi benedict wasn't really giving banh mi but delicious nonetheless. The mimosas are okay - not sure if I would recommend.

My friend wanted to try this place and after I seen the menu, I couldn't wait to try it either. I love a good brunch and apparently this place is very popular. It is a little small on the inside. Very cute vibe. I will tell you that it's seat yourself order from counter service. The only thing that makes you nervous is if you go up to order, someone might take your table.So at first, I forgot that we had to go up and order our own food so we were sitting there waiting for a waitress and then it dawned on me that we're supposed to go order from the counter ourselves. Of course we started our adventure with the typical espresso martini for the both of us. They were very good! It's now become a thing that each time we go out to brunch that we indulge in an espresso martini.Placing the order was quick and easy our drinks were ready right away .Our food came quick to considering how busy it is it kind of was surprising how fast the service was. There was a little wait it wasn't very long. They moved people in and out quite quickly. At first, we had gotten a bar top table. It was kind of small for two of us because we knew we were going to order quite a bit of things to try so a table had opened up and we moved to jump over on the table, which was a larger. We opted to order quite a few appetizers and small plates to try and share. So we ordered the French onion soup, deviled eggs on a potato nest , candied bacon, a biscuit, chicken and waffles to share home fries the candy bacon was salty. We were not sure why the deviled eggs were called French onion soup deviled eggs. It had no taste of French onion soup whatsoever and I did not see a nest of potatoes , we shared the waffle was tasty my friend ate the chicken and said it was very good. The biscuit was good. You can tell. It's homemade the home fries were just your average home fries.As we're sitting there eating our food the table next to us ordered a cocktail that came out with a cinnamon stick on fire. It looked very interesting so we asked the gentlemen what was the name of the drink that he was drinking we ended up ordering one of those it was called Foul Play and I ordered A Cat Named Mexico. We figured that we would share and try each other's drinks. I really enjoyed A Cat named Mexico. It was very refreshing. It would make a great summer drink Foul Play was also really good. Very interesting. I'm not a big fan of smoke flavor Mezcal is not my thing, but it was very good. The presentation was the best.To the left of us, two gentlemen came in and sat down and they ordered what look to be some more interesting drinks so we asked them what they were drinking and what they had ordered for an appetizer. They had ordered an espresso martini as well, and I cannot recall the name of the other drink. For an appetizer, they had ordered the bacon bourbon jam we had told them that we were gonna order that but we had so much other food that we decided to pass on that they insisted that we try it so they gave us some to try. I'm glad that we didn't order it. It was very sweet. I'm glad we decided to go like I said the place is very cute. I would definitely go back even if it's just for the cocktails alone because those were definitely a winner.

Sophia and I had breakfast here at this small Norfolk spot during Presidents Day weekend. The first time I caught wind of The Bird was through Channel 13 when they were spotlighted for their Friday Flavor segment last year. So why not give them a try?The building itself is small with a few small tables and a few tabletops along with the main bar. Inside, the decor is excellent. This is basically your neighborhood bar. And you can see the kitchen area adjacent to the bar as well. Once you walk in, you go the front and place your order with the option of paying now or after you're done with your meal.I selected the Eggs in a Nest meal which is Texas Toast with eggs in the center, home fries and bacon/sausage (I chose their house sausage). At first, I assumed that eggs would be between the toast slices, but nope. These are literally eggs cooked in the center. I chose medium cooked instead of hard fried. The dish may not look like much, but it worked. Both egg toast slices were cooked very well, the home fries were slightly crunchy and the sausage had a nice maple taste. I also had their hot brown sugar latte which was very good. Sophia had their waffle plate which she enjoyed as well.The Bird definitely knocked it out of the park. Both of us will be back here again real soon. Till next time :)

The Bird has been on my radar ever since it opened so a friend and I stopped in for Brunch on Sunday around 1pm. With the restaurant having very limited seating, she did have to wait a bit before I arrived but was able to grab a hightop near the bar. Unfortunately, the table was very small and the area was a bit tight. Thankfully, some people sitting at a normal table were leaving and we were able to grab their spot. As we sat down, I couldn't help but notice how beautifully decorated the restaurant was. I loved all the bird pictures and greenery, it gave very cozy vibes. The Brunch menu had an array of options so we decided to try the Chicken & Waffles, Candied Bacon, French Onion Soup Deviled Eggs and a Biscuit with Home Fries. The food was served fairly quickly and overall, everything was pretty good. The Chicken & Waffles were amazing! The chicken was fried perfectly and seasoned very well. It tasted even better when I added the hot honey and homemade hot sauce. The Candied Bacon had a salty finish but paired well with the other food items. The French Onion Soup Deviled Eggs were the special and even though they weren't bad, I probably wouldn't order them again. The Biscuit was buttery and decadent, I love that they make them in house. Of course we had to indulge in drinks so we started with Espresso Martinis which were wonderful. Someone nearby ordered the Fowl Play so I had to try it as well. It was served with a lit cinnamon stick which gave it a very smooth and smoky flavor. It was divine.Overall, I enjoyed my experience at The Bird. The wait does get pretty long, especially on weekends, so keep that in mind. You also have to order your food up front near the bar, which becomes a bit of a nuisance since you to have to get up every time you want to order food/drinks but definitely stop in and try them out. You won't be disappointed!

I first gotta mention that it's street parking here. When it's a nice day out, I recommend sitting outside. They do not take any reservations. It is first come first serve. I've been here multiple times and every dish was very delicious. I recommend going here earlier in the day on Saturdays and Sundays because it gets quite crowded during brunch time. I highly recommend the huevos rancheros because it's a lot of food for a really good price. Also, it's self-order. Just grab a menu when you enter the restaurant and then order at the bar whenever you are ready. I also recommend drinking a spicy bloody mary (they make their homemade hot sauce, it's really good!). The cappuccino was a great design as well. There are also some seats at the bar if there aren't any tables available.

This is a cute little chic food spot in Norfolk. It's not too big so I do not recommend coming here with a large party, but it is nice if you are with one or two other people, you can sit at the bar, a regular table, or a few cozy chairs that has a living room vibe. The location is self seating in you order your food at the register you have to get your own utensils and napkins plus water, which is a little annoying. I think they should already put the utensils and napkins on the table. If not, at least the condiments like syrup and ketchup. The food is very tasty and filling. You can't really beat the price for the experience overall enjoyed everything here!

My brother and I stopped in here for a quick bite. I loved the setting, it was small, quaint, and service was friendly and fast. You place your order, find a seat and your meal was brought to you. Since the name of the restaurant is "The Bird," you receive a wait ticket with a bird...I thought that was cute. I enjoy eating at different places but don't mind going back if I've enjoyed everything. I definitely recommend eating here.

Cozy, seat yourself dive on Colley Ave in Norfolk. Walk up bar counter ordering, items are brought to corresponding Bird themed tent card (ours was Larry Bird). Average prices for above average brunch offerings in an all Avis aesthetic dining room. Breakfast biscuit, chick and waffles, breakfast tacos, and huevos rancheros were yum; side of home fries were also good though my sons were still hungry after eating their meals.

The food is amazingly good. I had the chicken n waffles with a cup of drip coffee. Chicken is crispy & juicy, not undercooked, waffle is soft & sweet. The hot honey has a bit of a kick but it's not overwhelming. I got there at 11am on a Sunday so it was a little crowded. It is a small restaurant so not the greatest place for a big party but perfect for couples. I got a seat quick since it was just me. Service was quick and the servers were incredibly nice. The Bird gives off great vibes the music selection is great.