Dockside Cafe

About

Caribbean, American (New)

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510

Business info

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    Health Score
    97 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes

Reviews

  • Ashley S.

    star star star star star_border 22 October 2026

    A quick option while doing the tourist thing around Nauticus.

    This cafe offers a pretty good selection of sandwiches, salads, wraps, etc. I was pleasantly surprised by the selections.

    Food- I ordered the crispy buffalo chicken wrap combo and my fiancé had the grilled chicken wrap. Both were of decent size, maybe 8". Both were pretty well filled with meat, not just filler, and not all tortilla. The buffalo chicken wasn't overly hot, so I'd say a very mild, mild. Both meals came with a soda and French fries.

    Logistics- this is where this place lost it for me. It's very confusing when you walk in on how to order. You can order at a "register" (aka person at a stand with an iPad) but there are also just grab items you can al la cart. There seems to be no natural flow of the food area and easily gets congested/backed up.

    Like I said for being the only food area right on site, I was happy with the selection and taste/quality. If you're looking for something easy/quick while playing tourist, I'd suggest this place.

  • Brad F.

    star star star star star_border 10 October 2026

    I wasn't expecting much here but the food was good and priced well. Made to order burgers and sandwiches and even the fill your own box hot bar ($6.49/lb) was really good. Pleasantly surprised for a museum cafe.

  • NaTasha J.

    star star star star star_border 7 October 2026

    Very cool look and military type atmosphere. Food on the hotbar was ok. If I could choose over again I would have gotten something fresh out of the kitchen. I wanted to try the jerk chicken but they were out. Service was great and large selection of food items. If you are looking for a good bite to eat after viewing the museum and USS Wisconsin, I would recommend especially for the kids. Prices are reasonable.

  • James G.

    star star star star star_border 27 September 2026

    Very tasty food and friendly service. Hot bar is limited to chicken, but they have a nice menu of American and Caribbean food: wraps, sandwiches, bowls. Located inside Nauticus.

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