Richmond: Church Hill Food Tour
Taste the best of Richmond’s oldest neighborhood with a walking food tour, visiting 5 local tasty establishments.
Stella's is a greek brunch spot in Museum District, Richmond.
Editorially verified June 4, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Greek-style omelette with spanakopita.
Tip: Sunday brunch books up; the bar seats walk-up.
Taste the best of Richmond’s oldest neighborhood with a walking food tour, visiting 5 local tasty establishments.
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Address: 1012 Lafayette Street, Richmond, VA 23221
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.
Perly's daytime menu carries brunch energy daily until 3 pm. Pastrami Benedicts, latkes and matzo ball soup; the Sunday queue snakes around the corner.
Order: Pastrami benedict with latkes.
Tip: Weekend brunch books quickly; weekday morning is the easier seat.
Can Can Brasserie in Carytown runs weekend brunch in the Left-Bank-style room. Croque madames, frites, mimosas and a wood-counter bar that fills Sundays.
Order: Croque madame with frites.
Tip: Reserve Sunday 11 am; bar seating walks up faster than tables.
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.
Order: Belgian waffle and a milkshake.
Tip: Weekend mornings see the locals; midweek runs faster Weekends fill by noon.