The Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a chain that serves up fresh fruit smoothies and deli snacks like cookies, sandwiches and chips. It is a perfect stop to get a mid-day boost or for something cold and sweet on a hot day. The atmosphere at Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also conducive to children and they offer a wide variety of kid friendly snacks.
MJ's Tavern is a cozy, gay-friendly hangout and neighborhood bar that also serves up some great food. American comfort food is the highlight of the menu along with the array of draught beers and wines. In addition to the full bar, there is also a pool table for your entertainment. There are different food specials every night of the week, whether it be all-you-can-eat spaghetti Tuesdays or Sunday brunch. A number of lively events also take place quite regularly. Tea dances and karaoke nights are common and much-loved by the local patrons.
The Birch Bar is one of the premier places in Norfolk to sample craft beers. If you're looking for rare, fancy artisanal beers from both the USA and abroad, then look no further than Birch. In addition to the beers, the bar offers up delicious artisanal cheeses to accompany the beers, always about ten different options to choose from, so there's always a perfect pairing. The bar also hosts special events for sampling extra rare beers and more.