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Your guide to the 5 top spots in Norfolk's Freemason Street Area Association neighborhood

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Published on June 26, 2019
Your guide to the 5 top spots in Norfolk's Freemason Street Area Association neighborhoodCure Coffeehouse | Photo: Grace A./Yelp

Spending time in the Freemason Street Area Association? Get to know this Norfolk neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a coffee spot to a bakery.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Freemason Street Area Association, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Cure Coffeehouse

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Topping the list is the Cure Coffeehouse, a spot to score coffee and tea, salads and sandwiches. Located at 503 Botetourt St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 292 reviews on Yelp. This spot hosts a weekly open mic night on Thursday. 

2. Freemason Abbey Restaurant

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New American spot Freemason Abbey Restaurant, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 209 W. Freemason St., four stars out of 493 reviews. Look for seafood and more on the menu here.

3. Voila

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Voila, a French and Mediterranean spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 73 Yelp reviews. Head over to 509 Botetourt St. to see for yourself. On Monday, this spot offers half-priced bottles of wine on select labels.

4. Omar's Carriage House

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Check out Omar's Carriage House, which has earned four stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New American spot at 313 W. Bute St. Look for the steak kebab dish on the menu here. 

5. Chocollage

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And then there's Chocollage, a local favorite with four stars out of 68 reviews. Stop by 201 College Place to hit up the bakery, which offers coffee and tea and more, next time you're in the neighborhood. You'll find the Peanut Butter Bomb Cake among the options here. 


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