Galaxy Diner is an american diner brunch spot in Carytown, Richmond.
Galaxy Diner runs weekend brunch in the chrome-and-vinyl Carytown room. Belgian waffles, all-day breakfast, milkshakes and a no-reservation walk-up door.
Must order: Belgian waffle and a milkshake.
Tip: Weekend mornings see the locals; midweek runs faster.
Address: 3109 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
Joe's Inn runs all-day breakfast and weekend brunch from 9 am. Spaghetti a la Joe runs alongside Eggs Benedict in the Fan; daily until midnight.
Order: Breakfast plate with Joe's home fries.
Tip: Walk-up only; the wait is shorter at the bar.
Sub Rosa Bakery in Church Hill opens at 8 am weekends with breads and pastries. Multi-year James Beard semifinalist; reopened December 2025 after fire.
Order: Country sourdough loaf with morning bun.
Tip: Get there by 9 am Saturday; the loaves go fast through the lunch hour.
Stella's runs Sunday brunch on Lafayette Street with Greek-leaning plates. The Dikos family Museum District room flips its meze format to brunch.
Order: Greek-style omelette with spanakopita.
Tip: Sunday brunch books up; the bar seats walk-up.
The Roosevelt in Church Hill opens for Sunday brunch under chef Leah Branch, 2026 James Beard semifinalist. Southern cuisine, biscuits, deep menu.
Order: Country ham biscuit with gravy.
Tip: Book the 11 am Sunday slot; the Roosevelt also runs an extended brunch sit-down upstairs.
Mama J's Sunday brunch in Jackson Ward serves soul food at the family-table volume. Velma Johnson's kitchen pours sweet tea, runs the standard plate.
Order: Fried chicken and waffle with sweet tea.
Tip: Sunday morning is the family-dinner crowd; Saturday afternoon is the easier seat.
The Continental in Westhampton runs weekend brunch alongside dinner. Crab cake Benedict, Bloody Marys and a Grove Avenue neighborhood crowd.
Order: Crab cake benedict.
Tip: Sundays book up earliest; weekday brunch is rare but the bar pours all weekend.
