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RVA Nibbles
When you aren’t really sure what you’re looking for and just need something to satisfy your craving. Whether it’s sweet or savory, here are my picks for snacky treats in RVA.
something Savory
The Savory Snack
With it’s plethora of food trucks, RVA is no stranger to the delights of our street food. A lot of those trucks are now brick and mortars. We love our tacos, our pies, and our little nibbles. Here’s my list for my faves.
French Onion Soup | The Desserterie | Mosely, VA
Photo by: Jo Ann Breaux
Mediterranean Deli & Bakery | Mediterranean | West End
With savory snackage like Fatayer, Muskahan rolls, and Shawarma, this West End gem crushes your Middle Eastern cravings. The Pita chips are to die for!
Vietnam One | Banh Mi | Near West End
Technically a sandwich, but I feel Banh Mi is more of a snacky kind of edible. Vietnam One makes some pretty delicious ones out of their to go market.
Mercedes Pupuseria | Pupusas | N. Chesterfield
Unsuspecting Mercedes is located in a Meadowdale Plaza strip mall. These authentic pockets of goodness is well worth the trip.
Proper Pie | Pietisserie | Church Hill
Proper wins on both counts of Savory and Sweet. With pies like Bacon, Potato, and Gruyere, Vegan Thai, and their signature Sausage Rolls, Proper Pie meets all the nom noms goodness.
Land of Saffron | Spanish Paella | All over RVA
When I discovered this authentic treasure, I was in love. You can usually find them at Ardent, but these guys can be ordered up to any location. Delicioso!
Happy Empanada | Latin | All over RVA
One of my favorite food trucks and from my home country of Panama, Lucy makes the best to warm your belly.
Happy Arepas | Venezuelan | All over RVA
I love their Arepas! Vegetarian options are available as well. The perfect snack and go option.
Side Salad | Cask Cafe | The Fan
Cask Cafe | Charcuterie | The Fan
Cask is good for a lot of things and yes, I hang out there a lot, but to be honest it’s a great nosh kinda place. With in-housemade sausage and cheese boards, charcuterie, and sometime soups, Cask is great for a quick bite and a craft brew.
Something Sweet
Sweetest Confections
Sweet tooth or not, we have some fine, fine pastries, cupcakes, and everything in between to tempt and satisfy your sweetest sensations.
Ice Cream Sandwich | Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches
Cupcake | Pearl’s Cupcakes
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches | Ice Cream | Everywhere RVA
I’d have to say my favorite all time sweet treat is ice cream. I love it all year round! Nightingale is by far my favorite local favorite. With flavors like Black Forest Cherry and Raspberry White Chocolate, you can’t deny the creamy goodness.
Sub Rosa | Bakery | Church Hill
It’s hard to beat freshly baked bread. I’m in love with their croissants and Pogača (Po-Cha), so good! A perfect place for a coffee and a light pastry.
Pearl Cupcakes | Bakery | Near West End
They are my favorite in town with lots of daily and specialty choices, Pearl’s tops my list on the trendsetting cupcake scene.
King of Pops | Scott’s Addition | Everywhere RVA
Nothing satisfies me best in the summertime than spotting a King of Pops station. Cool and flavorful, their pops rank top shelf!
A Secret Forest | Lollipops | Manchester
Not just a sweet confection, but Vanessa Beller provides beautiful sugary pops for all your events.
Whisk | Bakery | Shockoe Valley
For all your pastries needs, Whisk is always a town favorite, especially the Macarons!