Virginia Gourmet

I ordered their prosciutto, and was very disappointed with what was delivered. It's entirely too salty for human consumption. I sent TWO emails to report my dissatisfaction, and when I finally received a reply, it was to let me know how busy and understaffed they are, and that they hoped I found someone who made prosciutto to my taste. I'm apparently the only person in the world who doesn't like their ham. In other words, "go pound sand." I wouldn't recommend shopping anywhere that adopts this sort of attitude with respect to customer service. All it does is breed enmity for the business, and encourages people to go out of their way to let others know what a lousy business this is.

Wow... wish I could give zero stars. It was just THAT bad.First of all, when we entered the "restaurant" (and I use that term loosely), there were three tables. Period. Two were taken by customers who were dining, and the third had laptops & paperwork set out, where a man, either a store employee or the owner, not sure which, was taking care of business. So there we stood awkwardly while we waited for a table. Never once was an attempt made to clear out the makeshift desk so that we could actually sit. Of course, we had the choice to sit outside, but since it was 85 degrees, we passed.Once we were seated, the sales spiel began. Clearly the aim of this place is not to serve meals, it's to hawk products. And hawk they did, from the two containers of "sample" honey on the table, to the "snack" of tortilla chips we were brought (where we then learned all about them, the sodium content, the sea salt, etc.). I ordered the peach tea, which was brought to me in a partially filled paper cup, no ice. Just lukewarm tea.An interminably long period of time later, the waitress came waltzing in the front door with a tray. I guess they aren't connected to the kitchen? It was very odd. Anyway, she brought two of the three meals, explaining that she didn't have room on the tray for the third. So then we sat awkwardly for over five minutes awaiting the third entree, a salad. Finally the man who had been utilizing the table "desk" waltzed through the front door with my friend's salad, explaining, "you ordered a very labor intensive meal. I had to pit the olives by hand." Whaaat?! So there we sat with our food and began eating it, and again, both of the individuals working there came to the table and repeated the hawking of the items sold in the store. So you'd think now that we were finally free to enjoy our meal, right? You'd be wrong unfortunately. The same man then sat at the table "desk", picked up the phone, and called someone (presumably a creditor or supplier) to argue a bill. Loudly. This would have been rude from another patron, but from a store employee? It was absolutely ludicrous. At this point, we were rolling our eyes at one another, simply wanting to escape. We struggled to eat our food on our disposable dishes with a disposable fork, no knives provided of course, and finally just gave up, but not before my friend bit into an olive that had not been pitted.The food... it was okay, I suppose, but the portions are teeny tiny, and they skimp terribly on ingredients. For the price, this just wasn't okay. My turkey biscuits, salad & tea came to $18.Suffice to say, the disorganization & flightiness of these two were astounding. Let's put it this way: I was glad I had cash and didn't have to hand over my credit card.Never again. I feel for the unsuspecting tourists who may wander in. Yelpers, you've been warned.

This place had a few interesting things in the store but the food they serve was mediocre at best. I think they are going through a remodel so I can imagine that makes it tough to serve food on something other than paper plates. 15 dollars for half a cup of soup in a styrofoam bowl and a couple of reheated biscuits with a small slice of ham is apparently what they are known for. I was looking for more of a gourmet lunch....

Wouldn't recommend it! Limited supply, nothing to interesting! When I walked in, I was unsure if it was the back or the front, due to the scattered paperwork and laptop laying on the one table available in the store/restaurant. I then asked a question about the ONE item that caught my interest, kombucha! Which apparently is a (Japanese fermented tea) info I had to Google because when I asked the rude owner/employee that told me, "I'm not going to get into the history or the fermenting process, if you like it buy it, if you don't oh well" well oh well buddy, I'm not going back!

This was great! It's nice to know that food is going to be all organic and gmo free, all local. Great service as well

This is a pick up location for another business's product. I do not really shop here because their inventory is generally overpriced. The issue is that they are supposed to have pick up hours for people to come get their weekly delivery. It has happened twice now that I have driven 45 minutes for my regular weekly pick up and they have been closed during their regular business and pick up hours. No emails, texts, calls, nothing. No communication for a significant inconvenience. If you can't pick up during the week you lose your order that week and out the money. Incredibly inconsiderate!!! If you make a commitment to be open for pick ups you need to honor it or give a heads up to the people picking up or the vendor so they can warn people about the changes.

Contrary to what Lenny B. says I am NOT a competitor. I am just an unfortunate customer who happened upon the Virginia Gourmet stalls at the Peninsula Town Center farmer's market (every Sunday). Maybe they usually charge $14 for their coffee - if so, they should talk to the people running the farmer's market stand, because I paid $15.And I don't care what kind of pedigree the coffee beans have. It's great that you're using some Arabica roast, but the coffee tastes like dishwater with faint overtones of copper. End of story.

The food was terrible, undercooked, fatty and, bitter. We asked for a refund because it was super expensive and they would not give a refund. Wish i could give zero stars.

This place is a phony! They advertise VA products but when you go in, the products are from everywhere else. Plus, the cheap knock off food they serve is priced outrageous. Steer clear of this place. There is nothing Virginia about it except the name and it just so happens to be in Williamsburg. What a rip! Zero stars should be an option.