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Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Norfolk's most popular all-American eateries

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Published on July 02, 2019
Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Norfolk's most popular all-American eateriesDoug's Hot Dogs | Photo: David D./Yelp

The Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic foods that scream red, white and blue.

In the spirit of freedom, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Norfolk's top all-American dining destinations, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of options.


Sure, they’re not native to either the United States or the old British colonies, but few things seem more American than that summer staple, the hot dog. Norfolk, we’ve got ideas on that.

1. Doug's Hot Dogs

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Topping the list is Doug's Hot Dogs. Located at 9643 Granby St., Suite D, the spot to score hot dogs and soup is the highest rated hot dog spot in Norfolk, boasting four stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp.

2. Famous Uncle Al's

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Next up is Famous Uncle Al's, situated at 151 Granby St. With four stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot, which offers hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Danny's Hotdogs

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Danny's Hotdogs, located at 1007 Kempsville Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score hot dogs and more four stars out of 16 reviews.


If you're craving classic American food like meatloaf, hamburgers or mac and cheese, consider a celebratory Fourth of July meal at one of Norfolk's top traditional American restaurants.

1. The Grilled Cheese Bistro

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Topping the list is The Grilled Cheese Bistro. Located at 345 Granby St. in Downtown, the bar and traditional American spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest rated traditional American restaurant in Norfolk, boasting 4.5 stars out of 924 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Ten Top

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Next up is The Ten Top, situated at 748 Shirley Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 384 reviews on Yelp, the diner and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. K & W Cafeteria

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K & W Cafeteria, located at 7525 Tidewater Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot four stars out of 32 reviews.


A solid option that conjures the feeling of the open road, one of these beloved Norfolk diners can serve up grub that'll have you singing "God Bless America" in no time.

1. Little Creek Diner

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Topping the list is the Little Creek Diner, situated at 7941 Halprin Drive. With four stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp, the diner has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Little Dog Diner

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Little Dog Diner, located at 1917 Colley Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner, breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot four stars out of 168 reviews.


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