Spending time in Thalia? Get to know this Virginia Beach neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a deli spot to a brunch restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Thalia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Route 58 Delicatessen
Topping the list is deli The Route 58 Delicatessen. Located at 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 156, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 499 reviews on Yelp.
The Route 58 Delicatessen serves sandwiches, soups and salads. Try the tuna fish sandwich made of albacore, with mayo and celery, hot corned beef or hot pastrami. Or go for a Rueben sandwich, served on grilled rye bread, topped with spinach, sauerkraut, grilled onions, tomato, carrots, cucumbers, olives and hot or sweet peppers.
2. Mission Bbq
Next up is Mission BBQ, a spot to score barbecue and sandwiches, situated at 116 S. Independence Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 400 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Opened since September of 2011, Mission BBQ offers barbecue, sandwiches, salads and more. Enjoy St. Louis style-spare ribs with macaroni and cheese and coleslaw. Expect sandwiches like pulled pork or brisket and add a side of fries.
3. Tupelo Honey
Southern, breakfast and brunch and New American spot Tupelo Honey is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4501 Main St., four stars out of 890 reviews.
Tupelo Honey features a selection of Southern dishes. From a Cobb salad and burger to fish and chips and steak, there is a variety of food options. Expect shrimp and grits, served with rustic bread or sweet and spicy fried chicken, with Sriracha honey sauce and cilantro.
4. Yard House
Yard House, a new Amercian bar and vegetarian spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 772 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4549 Commerce St. to see for yourself.
Yard House offers a menu of appetizers, steaks, seafood, street tacos, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, desserts and more. Sample the blackened shrimp tacos which have cabbage, cilantro, cumin crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, mango and papaya.
5. Hair of the Dog Eatery
Check out Hair of the Dog Eatery, which has earned four stars out of 752 reviews on Yelp. You can find the traditional American spot at 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 210.
Hair of the Dog Eatery has an assortment of breakfast and brunch dishes. Go the sweet route with chocolate cookie dough pancakes with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Savory options for breakfast/brunch also include two poached eggs, sautéed spinach, roasted red pepper, cheese, hollandaise and an English muffin.
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