Spoon & Spindle

What a delightful dining spot in Orange! I met a friend in Orange to catch up over dinner and we thought we’d give Spoon & Spindle a try. Parking was easy to find and the entrance looks charming. We were both impressed by the level of friendly and helpful service we received! My friended had certain dietary restrictions and the server spoke with the chef and came back with suggested items that would meet her dietary needs. We both chose the duck confit which was fall off the bone tender and delicious. There were plenty of adult beverages to choose from. Sadly we were too full to try the tempting desserts! Highly recommend this small but mighty restaurant.

We enjoyed a wonderful brunch here today. The shrimp and grits were so delicious. Biscuits and gravy were the best ever. The atmosphere was fun and well done. Staff were helpful and professional.

We came here for the first time for Valentine’s Day and we were SO impressed! The food was absolutely incredible! It was such a delicious menu and we enjoyed every single second. We are already looking forward to coming back for brunch. So so so good! Thank you Spoon & Spindle!

We recently tried this restaurant for the first time and were thoroughly impressed! The ambiance was charming, cozy seating paired with thoughtful, inviting décor created the perfect atmosphere. The service truly stood out. Our waitress was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and attentive throughout the evening. I ordered their chicken sandwich, the Birdie, and my husband ordered a steak. Both were cooked to perfection! The sauce they served alongside the steak was to die for! 10/10 would absolutely recommend! If you haven’t been yet, this hidden gem is a must-visit! An ideal spot for a relaxing date night tucked away in a quiet corner of town.

It was fun trying out this cool restaurant! The service was friendly and the food was pretty good. The macaroni and cheese I had didn’t seem to have enough salt so that wasn’t the best. Also, they don’t have a very large dinner menu. We had a reservation so there was no wait which was great.

If you do not try this place...thank you, more for me :-) Seriously, what a find!!! We've been venturing out further and further and this was our pick for Labor Day weekend. I wonderful gem tucked in the back of a brick complex with a cozy feel. The atmosphere is unassuming and honestly, I was expecting pretty simple fare but wow, this place did not disappoint. I have to say the ride home (over an hour) was a bit uncomfortable because we had an appetizer (crab cakes) and desert (key lime and chocolate tort) in addition to our main course (filet and salad with chicken). Everything was done to perfection (ordered medium rare, came out perfect) and the flavors were just amazing. I kept trying the wife's salad as it was farm fresh and the chicken was tender and juicy. Great cocktail selection and honestly, I can't think of anything that was not fantastic. The manager checked on us often and was super engaging and helpful. She made us feel right at home and the experience was better for her. I think we met the owner as well who was busy taking care of orders...she was super nice and unassuming as well. This was a great great great late lunch for us and we'll be back. Change nothing, it was all spot on. Thank you!

We relocated to the area about a month ago and my husband ate here for breakfast one Saturday morning. He wanted me to try it for myself and we visited on the 5th of July. I am glad we went! From the moment we walked in, the young lady at the host stand was kind and seated us quickly. Our waitress was amazing and made sure to keep our glasses full of sweet tea. This is only the 3rd time we've had good sweet tea in Virginia! This southern girl, loves sweet tea! Next up, I tried the blueberry pancakes and they were delicious! I am looking forward to trying out the Brunch menu and bringing my daughters when they come to visit. Thank you for making my favorite meal of the day, a tasty one!

Finding Spoon & Spindle was such a great surprise for our Saturday brunch of choice. We were greeted right as we sat down and the service was really amazing. We tried the peaches and cream waffle special and was not disappointed. Our mouths were melting! Our main meal was just as delicious. We were shocked at how stacked our meals were by this delicious buttery corn cake bread. 10/10 will be back again! Just look at this!

Such a cute, hidden gem! Lovely inside and the food was out of this world. I tried the breakfast rice and it was unbelievably good. It is such a unique option that I couldn't stop eating. Huge portions of everything which made it easy to share. The bonut is also heavenly.

My husband and I just had a fantastic dinner here. We started off sharing the Brussel sprouts, They were amazing. I had a glass of Pinot Grigio (after the waitress let me have samples of 2 whites). My husband had the martini with Cucumbers. He said it was delicious. I had the short rib over rice with micro greens. It was perfection. My husband had the pork loin and loved it. They had many desserts to choose from. I really love bienets but they are better when you eat them when they are just made , so I went with the Key lime cheesecake to take home. Our server was very sweet, efficient, and knowledgeable. We also talked to the other server working who was just as friendly. It is very cozy. I love the green walls, book case and addition of the booths. Can't wait to go back with friends.

I wasn't super hungry so I wanted something light and went for the won ton salad. It was DELICIOUS. Loved everything about it, and it was big--very filling. The brussels sprouts were also amazing. I never would have expected to find this kind of fusion place in Orange. Drinks were on point. The location in a more industrial building and not having a clear hostess desk was a little confusing initially. There weren't a lot of people in the restaurant at the time and the hostess wasn't out, so we just hovered awkwardly until she came out. After that though, we were completely set and good to go!

Get the oyster Po Boy! Pillowy and light. Great texture. Would never have found it without Yelp.

Not too sure what the 8% meals tax is on top of sales tax but the food was good. Service very friendly and ambience nice.

In Orange overnight and picked Spoon & Spindle from Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint! Steak Frites with béarnaise was amazing as was the salmon. Cute dining room and amazing, friendly service. I want to come back to Orange just to eat here!

Excellent dinner in a clean, casual environment. Friendly, attentive staff. Hush puppies to start, followed by a Caesar salad, Chicken Rochambeau, and Key Lime pie. Never had a bad meal here.

Very cozy dim-lit intimate private room feel with outstanding customer service. Food was amazing! I had the Chicken Rochambeau special with a side of their garlic green beans. A-1 meal. The staff were super attentive and friendly!

This place is happening! Despite being very busy at lunch, they were able to fit us in. The waitstaff here is super friendly and very attentive. The food is spectacular. I had one crabcake over succotash and roasted brussels sprouts and I'm leaving here very full and happy :-) the decor is eclectic and very attractive.

I absolutely love this quaint little restaurant! It's by far my favorite breakfast/brunch restaurant in Orange. They have 3 rooms and a larger banquet hall. All rooms are wood on wood on wood LOL it's a nice well put together, inviting atmosphere. The service was quick and fresh! So even if they are busy, they are focused on getting the food out. I couldn't choose, everything looked so good! So I asked out waitress to surprise me. And she brought out the: SMOKED SALMON BAGEL w/ House Hot-Smoked Salmon & Herb Cream Cheese, is your mouth watering? Mine still is! I can't wait to go back for another visit! Good for small groups!

Other than the woofers in the car outside going Boom Boom the atmosphere was great! This place is certainly a jewel! Cat head biscuits were cat head for sure ! It was still super crusty on top ! The gravy to biscuit ratio was off , but both hit the spot! My bride had the salmon bagel! She really not a biscuit person! The potatoes were more like poutine! There hot sauce was the star ! Great condiment for the whole episode! Service was beyond measure! A little warm . In and out about 30 minutes! We are full ! The bill is about $50 ish! Side eggs $6 ! Crazy! But they leveled out the lack of gravy! This place specializes in weddings and events! Great local feel to it . examen des cols bleus:x

Always in search of a great breakfast place for Sunday mornings and we decided to head up to Orange, to give this restaurant a shot. Pretty cool looking place once you get inside and the service was great. We ordered the avocado toast, blueberry bread pudding, breakfast fried rice and Kent's Big Breakfast. The bread pudding was great. The avocado toast could have stood with a little less seasoning. I would rather under salt it and let the customer add a little more, than over salt it and the customer is forced to eat something they don't love. I loved my biscuits and gravy, because the biscuit was so fluffy, but it was a little cold on one side, like it had to wait on everything else to come out. My wife enjoyed her fried rice but i did not care for it, merely because it's breakfast and it's fried rice... All photos provided by my wife. She has threatened physical violence.

We visited Montpelier and we were lucky to find this place to eat. We almost missed it as it was a little hard to find from the road. It is small. Server was very friendly and made great suggestions. The hush puppies were just about perfect super crispy shell moist and almost fluffy inside. Not greasy. Served with a hot sauce dipping sauce which was good even though we don't usually like anything spicy. We used the sauce sparingly I ordered the fried chicken sandwich. Again it was super crispy on the outside and and juicy on the inside. The Brussels sprouts were fantastic. My husband had the oyster poboy. He said one of the best he's ever had. And the onion straws were really really tasty.

We love this little place. Just GO! The space is surprisingly small. Feels like stepping into a little dinner party. The service is kind and gracious. The menu is simple but there is a little something for everyone. We love it.

I have come to love this little find. We all tried something different this time. The breakfast rice bowel is now my go-to. So good. Packs a little heat. All four of us enjoyed our meal and would visit again. Keep up the great service and food.

This place is nestled in downtown Orange. It's off of the main road but you have to look for the signs. They have a hall to allow them to cater events as well as the restaurant. We went there for brunch and the menu was very good. The food didn't take long to come out, and they offer shareable items on the menu as well. The brunch menu offers a variety, from traditional breakfast food to southern to steak. The servers are very friendly, and we were told that they actually taste the menu items in order to give quality recommendations to customers. We enjoyed the setting of the place. It was once a mill, and you can tell that they didn't change too much of it from its origins. Highly recommended when you're passing through or visiting

One of the best brunch spots in Orange! I went to Spoon & Spindle on Saturday morning and it was a great experience. The restaurant was busy and had a pleasant energy to take in during the morning. Our server was extremely attentive and friendly. For how busy the restaurant was, our food came out quickly and was all presented beautifully. The french toast I had was good, I was able to substitute bacon for berries which were also decent. The beignets (which I missed a pic of) were definitely the highlight. Also worth mentioning that the menu is huge and super diverse! Definitely stop in if you find yourself in Orange one morning!

What a great spot in Orange! Yes it's a drive but it's a drive that's worth it! Our food was delicious. Service was great. Full bar. Delicious Brussel sprouts. My Cobb salad was super fresh. Small intimate atmosphere. Cool building. I would definitely go again! We tried beignets and brownie sundae for dessert. The beignets were ok. The brownie sundae was delicious. Go, go, go and check it out!

This was so good. I had the shrimp etouffee, my wife had summer berry salad and my daughter had chicken and waffles. All were excellent. Chef Zach also treated us to beignet for dessert, which completed a great experience. The atmosphere was very relaxed and comfortable. When we are in the area, will definitely go again.

Really good stuff. Everything on the menu has been perfected, yet I consistently find myself ordering the poké-inspired bowl with hot-smoked salmon. This stuff rocks! The chef, Zach, is very dedicated to his craft. It shows. He and his team also do catering for weddings/events and I can't recommend them enough.

Been here several times and the food is always wonderful. This restaurant is off the immediate beaten track but comfortable and relaxing environment

Really loved this spot for brunch. It's delicious and the menu and specials were on point. Really good and genuinely kind service and great coffee and selections and weekly specials. Found this great spot on Yelp. It is well decorated and co-located with an event venue prepping for a sweet 16 and they let us peek inside. The inside is well decorated with a pretty built-in floor to ceiling bookshelf along one wall and about a dozen or so tables. Standard but great southern brunch menu fare. Biscuits and gravy, parfait, avocado toast, etc. I chose a cathead biscuit Benedict with bacon egg and fried green tomato. Sooo good. We also tried the yogurt parfait and the Bonut of the week which is a huge portion of a blueberry biscuit/donut. The yogurt parfait was also delicious with some great house-made granola. Everything was great and out quickly and our server was so friendly and attentive. He asked how we found the place and then said they had only been open for a few weeks. You'd never know! They're doing a great job! A local gem and great find.

This place is the real deal. After reading many reviews of the restaurant, I assumed people were being nice in their assessment of this tucked away restaurant. But, boy was I wrong. We visited for Saturday brunch and while the restaurant was busy, we were promptly seated. Some notes about the food.. a) It all had great flavor and taste b) The portion sizes were very generous There was not a single thing we ordered that we felt was inferior to anything else and we made a valiant (but failed) effort to finish everything we had ordered. Some recommendations, the Fried Chicken Burrito, shrimp and grits, and the biscuits and gravy. We'll definitely be visiting again.

My favorite restaurant. The Chef at the Spoon and Spindle is a remarkable talent. Their food is always marvelous. Best breakfast in four counties! Highly recommend.

Just "Wow"! We stopped by here on a whim today and were totally blown away. The Shrimp and Grits were fantastic! The Bonuts were so tasty. The deviled eggs will make you want to slap your mama. Everything was so tasty. We will be back.

Hidden gem--original brunch menu, with some unique items, attentive, friendly, quick service and a funky vibe. The monkey bread is a great shareable, and the Bonuts are another unique item. We went with another couple and really enjoyed our Sunday brunch.

Cute, small space but overall, food was just mediocre. We ordered the brunch burrito which had steak, peppers and onion in it. It was pretty tasty but nothing mind-blowing. We ordered the eggs Benedict that came with a side of potatoes. Potatoes were just a tad dry, and the hollandaise sauce tasted odd. Coffee also tasted diluted. For the prices in such a small town with a small restaurant scene, I was expecting a lot more. However I will say that the service was very friendly.

The food was great and so was the service! We went for brunch without a reservation and were still able to get sat within 15 minutes.

This place is really a hidden gem! We were looking for a place in Orange which was open, while we were passing through on our way home in Fredericksburg. The menu offers an amazing variety, and the food is absolutely amazing! Judging from the presentation and taste, the chef is a graduate from culinary school, and the staff is both friendly and helpful with menu choices. Do yourself a favor and stop by, you'll be glad you did! We can't wait to come back!

Nice little find on vacation trip. We loved the atmosphere. Could not ask for better service and the food was fantastic! Highly recommend the Banana Foster French Toast and Biscuits and Gravy. The portions here are very generous so bring a hardy appetite.

Honestly my favorite hidden gem of a restaurant, if I could give you 10 stars I would. I've been here at least 10-15 times and tried something different every time, with the same reaction of how delicious and tasteful the food is. The service is fantastic and typically there is no wait, the selfish person in me wants to keep this a low-key spot but it's too good to not spread the word!

Stopped in for lunch today on Tues 1pm - had a very nice wait staff and the menu selection very varied ... we selected highly recommended chicken sandwich- small portion & almost no slaw ~ didn't have any spice :( had a side of fried green tomatoes- good My husband had steak & cheese again very small portion and side of onion straws minimal ~ Where I was truly disappointed was the blackberry skillet ~ the only blackberries were placed around the outside of skillet- the entire skillet was batter - the ice cream was very good - My suggestion since it's a 15 min plus wait for this dessert- make a huge cobble with more fruit in the am & serve in the cute cast iron skillet with a bit more ice cream - Over all good - we will come back and try brunch to give it another chance Love the town of Orange and visit often from Spotsylvania

Great Food and staff! we are out of towners and didn't know where to go and so happy to have found the spoon and spindle!

Hubby and I went looking for a good breakfast/brunch spot. Decided to try Spoon & Spindle. Here's the breakdown: Cute little restaurant with charming and modern ambiance. Ordered hot tea and water. Hot tea selections were minimal and aside from a lemon/ginger tea you'll find basic choices. Some fruity/seasonal options would have been nice. They did have honey which is a plus. Served in a mug minus a plate. I'd ask for a plate for your spoon and tea bag otherwise plopping it on the table is an option. Water served in a cute mason jar. Blueberry Breakfast Bread Pudding ($5) made with French Toast, Blueberries, Honey Butter, Lemon Royal Icing. Very sweet, lacked french toast flavor. Should read blueberry sauce as there were not fresh blueberries. My taste buds looked for then but I'm not sure where the honey butter or lemon flavors were in the royal icing. Avocado Toast ($10) on Grilled Sourdough, Avocado, "Local Garden". Pretty to look at with "local garden" being paper thin radish, arugula, and pickled onion. Went well together. Sliced avocado was fresh and sourdough toast was soft. Special item: Breakfast fried rice was unique and was a smorgasbord of breakfast items (egg, sausage, steak, and bacon) tossed with rice and Asian sauces. Interesting. Would be tasty with added potatoes and avocado. I'll keep fried rice to my lunch/dinner options. Hubby ordered Kent's Big Breakfast ($16) Two Eggs Your Way, Biscuit & Gravy, Bacon, Spuds, Grits. Eggs ordered scrambled with cheddar cheese and arrived that way. The bite of biscuits and gravy I helped myself to had cold gravy and the biscuit was airy versus a good ol dense texture. Bacon was soft and lacking just a little crisp. Spuds were little squares and couldn't tell if the were fresh or frozen and the grits were well, grits. Friendly staff. Overall, it was an okay breakfast and we'd probably give it another go and try other menu options. Enjoy!

We never have a bad meal here, but tonight's dinner was spectacular! Started out with fried green tomatoes and some crispy Brussels sprouts, both of which were wonderful. Then we had sea scallops that were so perfectly done and seasoned that I wanted to lick my plate! Pillowy beignets for dessert rounded out our dinner. This is our favorite restaurant in the region and we'll definitely be back...AND recommend it to everyone we know here!

The trail of tears to find a decent restaurant in central VA continues. This place seemed promising. Great reviews, and was packed when we came. Menu looked awesome, with some Southern favourites and some unexpected items. We got the okonomiyaki and two biscuits (gravy and Benedict). Okonomiyaki was ok, but had way too much sweet sauce and mayo on it completely destroying the taste - if you want to know what a real okonomiyaki taste like visit Japantown in San Francisco. Biscuits were old and gravy tasteless. Another disappointment.

Bringing southern food back to Orange, Spoon and Spindle is by far my favorite restaurant in Orange County! If you want southern, this is your spot. They've always got a few things with Japanese and New Orleans inspirations, and there really is something for everyone. I have NEVER been to a restaurant where every single dish is seasoned so well UNTIL I ate at Spoon and Spindle. You can really tell chef Zach Andrews takes pride in everything he does here!

We stopped by for a late lunch so it was not very busy. That staff was friendly and the food had amazing flavor! I highly recommend the Szechuan green beans and my hubby loved the Cuban sandwich

We drove over from east of Mineral to have breakfast here at the Spoon and Spindle to see what the great reviews were all about! Carin, our server was wonderful! She was helpful, fun and so informative. We really enjoyed her sweet personality! My Hubby had Kent's Big Breakfast, which he devoured.The biscuits were ginormous and sooo good. He loved his beignets - soft, warm, and fresh out of the kitchen! I had the Farmers Frittata. A great gluten free option and very filling! Also added an order of bacon and a fresh bowl of fruit. Will definitely come back for dinner to try their quail based on Carin's recommendations! Thanks Chef Zach! Great breakfast!!!!

One of the best breakfast places we've been to. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a small, local, homemade meal.

This was one of best brunches in my entire life! The staff was over the top incredible. We were even able to meet the amazing chef. His food is not only displayed as a beautiful art work, but the taste is INSANE!!! So delicious. I will be coming here every time I am in the area! My advice is to order as a group so you can try lots. I can't even recommend a specific item because everything was 10/10.... Do yourself a favor and check out this spot!

The chef is amazing and the menu is so big! I love eating here and have never been disappointed. Love their tasting menu nights once a month too!

Had a wonderful brunch! The place is small, but had a warm, welcoming vibe. The beignets were delicious, but the biscuits were the star. We drove 45 minutes to try this restaurant and it was worth it.

The place was a little hard to find as there wasn't really a sign that was noticeable. It's on the back side of the building of iron pipe brewery. There was a sign by it was on the ground against a railing. When we left the place they placed it up higher on a stand, a little more noticeable. I think the dinner options was still new for them as it was first a brunch place. The service was on point, everyone was very attentive. We ordered garlic fries and the Brussels as starters which was good. The garlic fries didn't come with a sauce but we asked for a sauce. Maybe some kind of aioli sauce should be a side touch for the dish. The Brussels were AMAZING. I ordered the carbonara which was made with pork belly. The flavor was delicious but the meat was really dry, and maybe smaller noodles. We had ordered the tuna sake special which my bf who had it said there wasn't much flavor. Over all it was a decent experience but def want to come back for the brunch as it looks mouth watering good but also friend have said many good things about the brunch menu.

Nailed It! I typically don't leave reviews but I was very happy with our meal at Spoon & Spindle. I had the Chicken and Waffles and my wife had the Steak and Eggs. We enjoyed the meal and portion size. Very friendly staff and nice vibe. We will certainly be back!

Probably the best food in the entire area! Creative dishes (can you say "bonut?"), reasonable prices, huge portions (just look at my CHIMICHANGA pic), modern farmhouse ambiance, and great tastes in every course to boot. When you are near finishing a meal and already wondering if you should return the next day, you know you have it good. Real good! Course reviews below: 1) Bonut (4.5/5) - I have tried a lottt of things, but have never encountered a biscuit/donut hybrid before (which is essentially a baked biscuit made into the shape of a donut). Admittedly, the first bite wasn't so eye-popping, though perhaps I was expecting a softer donut-y consistency, and this was instead very doughy and dense. After that mental confusion, though, every bite was delish with the dough complimenting well with ample berry/cream sauce. 2) Scotch Egg (4.5/5) - Part 2 of "I have tried a lottt of things, but have never encountered" this before! A boiled egg wrapped in sausage and coated and deep fried with breadcrumbs? I loved how neither the sausage or the egg overpowered one another. And there was a nice flavor zing to the sausage itself. Per the pic, this was also artistically presented sitting on a hash brown (which was actually a nice compliment). 3) Chorizo Chimichanga (5/5) - This was on the Specials menu on the white board, and we all need to do our part as a community/society/world and call the owner of Spoon & Spindle and demand this be put on the permanent menu FOREVER. It is THAT good. A gigantic burrito with both a soft tortilla wrapped around a deep friend tortilla (which somehow holds its texture throughout the eating experience) and packed full of chorizo, eggs, potatoes, and sauce (of which Spoon & Spindle does not skimp on). Flavors galore. Happy belly galore. One of my favorite brunch items ever!

The food was DELICIOUS! We ordered chicken and waffles and they didn't disappoint! My kids had the fried chicken biscuits sandwich and they ate every last bite! I ordered the shrimp and grits... it was a bit spicy but insanely good! We also ordered Bonuts And beignets and those were gone as soon as they were placed in our table! The food was soo good I didn't even get to take any pictures!

This place is awesome. My wife ordered the fried green tomatoes. On the first go around and they were magnificent. She then ordered the avocado toast. She said it was the best she has ever had. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Biscuit and added bacon. Wow, this was just what the doctor ordered. The biscuit was crispy on the edges which I've never experienced before. I can tell you, you will not be disappointed in this place. Thank you!!

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. You should come soon because I'm sure there will be a line out the door as soon as more people find this gem! The food was delicious! The scotch egg was incredible and the fried chicken biscuit was cooked to perfection and simply melts in your mouth! 10/10, will definitely come back again even though I live 2 hours away!!

Amazing food and great service one of the best restaurants in Orange! The quail was outstanding the wine was delicious great place for gathering larger small