Garnett's

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"Garnett's feels like it's always been there, situated on a sunny corner in the heart of the Fan. While only a half-dozen years old, it could as well be a perfectly-preserved sixty. Serving modernized takes on classic sandwiches, Croque Garnett, The Cali Club with avocado, or The Chaplain, Turkey, Gouda and Dijon mustard on housemade Boston brown bread. The sides and drinks are just as classic; Sweet Tea or bottled Cheerwine and sides just like your Southern Grandmother made for a social; housemade pickles, black-eyed pea salad or French potato salad. In keeping with the times, Vegetarian & GF options abound, but everyone should save room for the huge cake and pie slices. which sit temptingly along the back counter awaiting their final selection." - Mobelux

The Best Restaurants in Richmond, Virginia | Eater DC

"A perfectly lovely corner cafe with some of the best sandwiches in the city, Garnett’s relaxed hominess makes it a go-to spot for first dates. Try one of several Croques, like the Croque Park Avenue, with Black Forest ham, Gruyere, spinach, and garlic aioli under a blanket of mornay sauce, or the Scuffletown chicken sandwich, a classic version with big chunks of chicken and a pickly twang. Garnett’s Happy Hour ($3 glasses of wine and pints of beer from 4-6 p.m.) and week-long $33 date night special (any two menu items and a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer after 6 p.m.) are two of the best kept secrets in Richmond. When on the city’s Southside, visit Garnett’s sister restaurant, the modern fern bar, Laura Lee’s." - Stephanie Ganz

"Garnett's, The Fan Vcu by Mobelux. Garnett's feels like it's always been there, situated on a sunny corner in the heart of the Fan. While only a half-dozen years old, it could as well be a perfectly-preserved sixty. Serving modernized takes on classic sandwiches, Croque Garnett, The Cali Club with avocado, or The Chaplain, Turkey, Gouda and Dijon mustard on housemade Boston brown bread. The sides and drinks are just as classic; Sweet Tea or bottled Cheerwine and sides just like your Southern Grandmother made for a social; housemade pickles, black-eyed pea salad or French potato salad. In keeping with the times, Vegetarian & GF options abound, but everyone should save room for the huge cake and pie slices. which sit temptingly along the back counter awaiting their final selection."

This Fan neighborhood sandwich shop does croques, classic salads, and pie with genuine charm. Lauded by Eater and Richmond Magazine, it’s a perfect low-key lunch — and yes, the Scuffletown chicken salad has a fan club.