Happy Cafe

Happy Café is simply delightful. The atmosphere is elegant yet warmly nostalgic — it feels like a refined version of your grandmother’s home. Every detail exudes charm and comfort. And the food… truly spectacular! Each dish is crafted with care and impeccable taste. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Oh my goodness! What a brunch! What an ATMOSPHERE! I googled restaurants near me and decided to try the Happy Café because it had the best reviews (and I can see why!). We went on a packed Sunday (Nov 9, 2025), and we were greeted warmly! Comfortable Chic chairs were available while we waited. The staff checked in often while we waited and offered water. They were so attentive even before we sat down! The owner Tamika (hope I spelled her name right) personally checked in to make sure we were seated in a timely manner! Her mother Mrs. V came to talk to us often during her shift to check in on the food. And the waitress Marisa was PHENOMENAL! The food came out PIPING hot, and within 2-10 minutes of ordering. We were so shocked at the speed. I had the Burgundy black tea and never have i had tea so flavorful! (And it wasn't a tea bag, they were loose leaves steeped in your own tea pot! Amazing!). The grits in the shrimp and grits were SO creamy, the cajun sauce on it (same sauce as what's on the grilled corn) was to die for! SO SEASONED and creamy! Omg. The blueberry pancakes are a MUST. Everything was just perfect. Made more perfect by the professional but warm staff! It felt like family! Mrs. V even gave me and my son a hug and it felt like I was leaving grandma's house! I didn't want to leave. I'm so exited to have found this GEN. I can't wait until next payday to come back! P.S. -Do NOT leave without getting the bread pudding! It's smothered in a thick caramel sauce that cannot be passed up! Omg. This place. So amazing!!!!!!

Breakfast: A good idea- the menus were on the table so I could study up on my order as soon as I sat down. The waitress brought water and a big cup of flavorful coffee and soon took my order. it’s difficult to get eggs over medium cooked right. Mine were perfect. Good sausage patties, excellent buttered wheat toast. Nice instrumental jazz background music. And a BIG consideration these days - the place was not too loud and has a nice front lounge to await a carryout order. They even have a hot tea menu that I’ll be sure to try next time. I’ll be back

Byrd was an amazing server and so sweet! From the outside this place might not look like much but as soon as you enter through those doors, the beautiful decor and relaxing atmosphere brings you in. When you enter, there is a to go, but the magic is where the restaurant and the bar is on the other side. I had a simple eggs and bacon with toast. I loved their tea. I had Lavender lemon tea highly recommend if you go! Overall, a great experience I will definitely be returning.

Found this gem on Yelp when we landed at the airport hungry. OUTSTANDING food! We all 4 cleared our plates. Gorgeous atmosphere. Super friendly staff. We had the Cafe Roast, The Italian, Club Sandwich, Beef Tower, fries and OMG the delicious mac-n-cheese! 100% recommend this great place and we will definitely come back!

We were in town for the weekend and stopped by Happy Café for Saturday brunch around 12:30 PM with a party of four. We were greeted right away and only waited about 5–10 minutes for a table. The customer service was truly 10/10—from the hostess to our server, and even the owner’s mom, Mrs. V, who added such a warm and personal touch. The vibe inside was super cute and cozy, with a few designated spots perfect for photo ops, and even a small bar tucked in the back, which added to the charm. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the Belgian waffles, vegan sausage, and loaded hash brown potatoes, while my family enjoyed the pancakes, sausage, and the fried fish special of the day—whiting with eggs, potatoes, and grits. As a tea girlie, I was excited to see a tea selection on the menu! I ordered the burgundy English breakfast and my aunt had the ginger peach. Both were served hot in small teapots, which added such a thoughtful and charming touch to our service. This was our first visit, but it definitely won’t be the last—we’ll be back next time we’re in VA!

First time at Happy Cafe and I really enjoyed myself! We were greeted & seated by Ms. V who just radiates warmth & light. She was beautiful, personable, and asked multiple times how everything was going! I thought the menu had a lot of variety and the specials for that day seemed to be tasty as well. I ended up going with a lovely lavender tea which came out in this personal pot with my own little honey and lemons. I had enough tea for 3 people and I certainly drank it all. It was PERFECT and priced so WELL! (One thing I'll note is that as my friends were attempting to order their drinks the server advised that they seemed to be out of a few of the fruit flavor options.) For my meal I ordered the waffle w/sausage, scrambled cheese eggs and added loaded potatoes. The eggs stood out to me as they were soft, buttery and so cheesy! The waffle was fluffy and had really good flavor! I cleaned my plate up!!! Our server was kind and made some good suggestions but the young lady who bought out our food was not. I didn't catch her name so I can only describe her, she had a high pony, her hair was highlighted with brown (like a fall brown/maybe honey) and she had on navy blue crocs no socks. Every interaction with her was off putting and it kind of skewed my experience at the end just a tad. And I know everyone has their days as well. This older lady I worked with over 10 years ago used to remind me often to treat everyone kindly and to be respectful. Your aura can affect people and you never know who you are interacting with or how they might possibly influence you but an attitude can dissuade someone very easily. Overall all despite that I would certainly go back! The atmosphere was so chill and comfortable! The crowd was mixed and you could tell everyone felt at ease.

Welcome to Happy cafe we're we want you to come Happy, stay Happy, and leave Happy-server @Happy Cafe. Well, it was definitely a happy small café type place to be with some interesting dishes. Every plate looked amazing to me. French toast plates, strawberry pancakes, and fish plates. Vegetarian plates were also part of the many dishes. I had the shore drive, i believe, plate with potatoes, garlic bread, salmon, and a house made dressing, which was delicious in every which way. Definitely give it a try. It's a must