The Bakehouse at Chelsea

Nice little bakery and pizza place, I came before they were serving pizzas (before 11) and they had a good selection of pastures, I had a pan chocolate, and a raspberry struse pastry, both were exceptionally good. There was seating in side (with power sockets next to the tables) and outside seating available too. The staff were very friendly, the atmosphere was good, nice and chilled. There is a little community wall too to see what is going on locally. The pizzas looked watery good (as i was sat inside and saw people have them) I would definitely come here again

The delicious smell of baked pizza and pastries permeate the air as you enter. Staff was friendly serving their baked goods with a smile and asking if there’s anything else other than the pepper jelly peach danish that I ordered. The danish was delicious! I’d come back for their pizza next time!

Delicious baked goods at a reasonable price. I wish I could’ve gotten the pizza as well but they only serve pizza after 11am!

This is some tasty pizza!! The sourdough crust is phenomenal! It has a good texture and a nice chew to it. The sauce was nice, not too sweet, just right. The only reason I gave four stars for service was because I called and ordered half plain half pepperoni and I did not get the pepperoni half. This being my first time there I was a little upset at first because I wanted to try the pizza with pepperoni, but I was by no means upset after tasting the pizza. I will be returning!

Amazing pizza, great staff, lovely location. Colin and Marquis were so nice and accommodating. Always friendly staff, spacious interior and of course the best bread in Chelsea.

This pizza is really good! I love the fact that it’s organic with sourdough bread. I love the various options including beef sausage versus pork and all the veggies. I have never seen oyster mushrooms as an option for pizza and I loved that. Let’s not forget the fact that they have vegan cheese. I’m not sure if it was the owner or the manager but super nice, gave my kids and myself a gingerbread cookie. This may sound weird but I pay attention to everything and I appreciated the fact that the gentleman that rang me up changed his gloves after ringing me up before continuing to make pizza. It’s the little things for me and that was major. The only issue I had is that the menu says no up charge for vegan cheese but when I got my receipt I saw that there was a $2 up charge. When I pointed it out to the guy that ring me up he very dryly said “there’s a charge” and walked away.

This bakery is simply lovely! From the options, to the staff- everything is just wonderful! Highly recommend popping in! We've had a variety of pastries, ordered a whole sourdough loaf (which was outstanding) and breakfast yummies: breakfast pizza and quiche pictured.

Food has always been great going in. Only ever had baked goods and not the pizza. Only negative I would give is to the employee with the septum piercing. Last two times we have come in we don't feel welcomed and that they seemed to be annoyed that we have walked in. They didn't say anything that was out of order...just the non verbals from the employee...no smile...no thank you after we paid. Just a take care with a frown as they turned around. Night and day difference between that employee and the other employee who welcomed customers and had a completely different vibe. Made customers feel welcomed and thanked people for coming in.

Came on a whim, and very much enjoyed the two pizzas ordered. A little pricey for pizza; though the taste was rich and the size of the pizza was just enough to fulfill a hungry stomach. Several tables to sit and enjoy what you order, and there were some baked goods being offered as well.

Wednesday 11/5/25 This spot had been on my radar for about 2 years, and then it got brought to my attention again due to ChatGPT, so I knew I had to try it now. I called a day before to ask different questions, and all my questions were answered, so shoutout to the service. I ordered a takeout order online and got a bacon Gouda pizza $20 and the morning bun $4.75. - The bacon Gouda pizza was solid, but I expected a bigger size (only got 6 slices) and portion of toppings for the $20 price tag. - The morning bun was one of the main items on my radar, and it was good. The interior section, unlike the exterior, is definitely where it's at, as it's the widest, moistest, and overall best-tasting part of the pastry. -- For more FOOD content, check out @issa.cheatday on TikTok & Instagram!

The delicious smell of baked pizza and pastries permeate the air as you enter. Staff was friendly serving their baked goods with a smile and asking if there's anything else other than the pepper jelly peach danish that I ordered. The danish was delicious! I'd come back for their pizza next time!

I have been wanting to try this place out for a while and I'm glad I finally got to today. The bakery is so cute and there are many delicious treats and breads to choose from. I got 2 of the Almond croissants and 2 of the Honey Lavender scones, and a loaf of sourdough bread. I ordered a Margerita pizza to go. The pizza was so delicious. I will definitely be back in to get one of their baguettes and focaccia bread.

This place is pretty good. Small, and they sell out of their baked goods early so you gotta get there pretty early! Worth checking out. This is a great local spot.

On bestie weekend this was our second bakery stop (thank goodness The Chrysler was opening soon as we surely would have hit every bakery in Norfolk) and upon selecting a dine in treat and take outs for the man, we sat down for a quiet snack on. It did not stay quiet for long. The goods are so good that even the cold, pelting rain couldn't keep the citizens away. Our dine in treat was what I thought was a simple coffee cake. It was not simple but it sure was good. Alot of crunch on top, but not enough cinnamon to turn you off. The cake was a moist compliment to the topping. As we snacked I could smell something baking in the oven and it smelled like bread. I gave bestie a blow by blow of what happening in the kitchen til I finally told her we weren't leaving til I found out what it was: focaccia bread!! I asked the young lady how long before it was ready and she gave me the food news of only 11 minutes. I immediately stopped dining on my coffee cake so I would have room for it. My husband spent 3 years in Italy courtesy of the government and almost every morning I would get up at 4 to walk our Rottie. My reward for leaving our 4th floor walk up was fresh focaccia. While the focaccia here wasn't like what you would get in Italy, it was delicious too. We chose to get ours brushed with butter and parmesan. Bestie, hubby and I ate on it for 2 days! It was big and tasty! The other 2 bakery items I brought home were the almond croissant (OMG good!! Do NOT pass it up) that looked incongruous amongst all the other pretty pastries but was so sweet, airy and perfect. I wish I had bought more of those. The other was the Pan Au Raisan roll. This thing was so good I bet even my raisan hater hubby would have eaten it. This is one of the things I dislike about living in the country. Then again, if we lived in Norfolk I'd be bigger than our house out here in the country!

Great spot for a quick lunch. Delicious food and friendly staff. Love the atmosphere. Parking can be a challenge durning peak hours. Check out Vessel Craft Coffee next door too.

Bakehouse pastries are a favorite in our house. And the foccaccia bread... so delish!! Always such a friendly staff as well.

The gem of all gems! This place is amazing. Everything is fresh and delicious whether it's a pizza or baked goods. The servers are kind and welcoming. I like how you can watch them assemble everything and you can get a glimpse of how they operate.

When I'm in the greater Norfolk area down by Lambert's Point docks, I make it a point to stop by The Bakehouse at Chelsea on Orapax Road. My favorite thing to get here is their amazing pizza but they also have incredibly delicious baked goods available as well. Unfortunately if you're a drinker, they don't see alcohol but most of the places around there don't mind you bringing in your own food. This is such a cool little Hamlet, I really like the vibe of this area.

Pizza was wonderful, made with sourdough. Nice flavor blends. Place has limited seating. Fresh baked cookies. Beverages in bottles available. Friendly ambiance. Order to eat time, 20 minutes.

Trips to the Bakehouse never disappoint! Their freshly made pastries are the best treat around. Everything is baked to perfection and the selection is top-notch. It is almost impossible to narrow it down so you just have to try one of everything.

I ordered two pizzas, pepperoni with hot honey and the salami arugula with dairy free cheese. Both were cooked well, cooked fast and super tasty. I'm always grateful for dairy free options that don't taste like they lack the texture and flavor aka the joy of regular cheese. They accidentally put the hot honey on the wrong pizza which turned out to be the right pizza because the salami arugula pizza with hot honey was *chef's kiss*.

This place is amazing food is awesome staff are very outgoing and friendly! The ingredients are fresh and the smoke pizza oven give your tastebuds a treat!

There are quite a few pizza spots scattered across this area in Norfolk, and The Bakehouse is one of my top favs. LOCATION: I think I remember that they have one table outside and not much seating inside, so don't expect to bring the whole family here. The Chelsea neighborhood is quaint and quiet. We like to ride our bikes here, have lunch, and ride our bikes back home to Park Place. SERVICE: I recommend ordering beforehand because they're made to order, so unless you like waiting around, just order ahead :) They're very strict about dogs. I walked in with mine, and they immediately told me I had to take them out. FOOD: They serve pizzas and fresh-based pastries! I have yet to try a pizza or pastry that I don't like. The last time I visited The Bakehouse was to find a cinnamon roll, but I ended up getting a roll with blueberry or blackberry, I think. It was delicious!! But mind you, they make a certain amount for the day and run out of options at a certain time. Will I come back? Yes, absolutely.

Had a cozy date night here and loved the cozy vibe. We shared a Margherita pizza and a bottle of wine. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced.!

Pizza is always great here , ingredients are always fresh and the pie is piping hot when you get it. The pastries /bread are also great no matter the time of day. Not many places you can get a wood fired pizza and a fresh croissant. Interior is small so recommend placing orders to-go.

Folks, we just went to the Bakehouse at Chelsea and let me tell you it was fabulous. The pastries are light and decadent. The neopolitan pizza had just the right amount of char and chew to the crust. This was our first time here....Will be the first of many. Come try this amazing place...you wont be disappointed!

I'm just going to keep reviewing this place every time because it is SO GOOD. My boyfriend and I have always gotten the sausage and egg danish. It's our favorite savory pastry. We wanted a sweet danish as well, so we got the plum and apricot danish. I definitely can't wait to have it again next summer.

Haven't been here in years and I wanted to try it again. Went with a bunch of work friends. Ordered the half pepperoni half funghi (mushrooms) pizza. It cost $19 plus charge. That's incredible! The pizza was very tasty but $19 for 6 small slices is a jump. Others had the margarita, salami arugula. Everyone liked their choices.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Bakehouse at Chelsea in Norfolk, and it was awesome! I opted for the Margherita pizza, and it was simply fantastic. The Bakehouse truly knows how to make a classic pizza shine. The crust was perfectly thin and crispy, providing a delightful base for the fresh toppings. The tomato sauce was vibrant and tangy, and the fresh mozzarella melted beautifully, creating a gooey, delicious layer. The addition of fresh basil added a wonderful aromatic touch that elevated the entire pizza. Each bite was a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor, showcasing the high-quality ingredients and expert preparation. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere of The Bakehouse made the experience even more enjoyable, though it's worth noting that seating is limited, so you might want to plan accordingly if you're visiting during peak hours. Highly recommended for pizza lovers. They are also known for their delicious pastries and cookies which fly off the shelves so you need to come early.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Stylish from the outside, welcoming when you step in the door. We were in the area for the Labor Day Classic between VSU/NSU. Whenever we travel we scope the scene for the best bakery and after a bit of Yelping when ended up here. We went for pastries and as soon we stepped out the car and smelled the wood burning stove we immediately started talking pizza! As much as I'd like to speak about the crew who were exceptional and helpful with transit questions ( ITS FREE FOR NSU HOME GAMES!) I want to jump straight into the baked goods. My lady and I enjoyed that bun so much we held hands while we ate it cause love was in the air! Along with the aroma the most delicious of rolls and bread! The chocolate chip was damn good too! We going back. Matter of fact, every time we in the area we going back. If we weren't in Richmond I'd probably go after hitting the done button here. It's damn good!

We ordered this pizza through postmates delivery, which was a positive experience. Food arrived quickly and hot. The pizza dough tasted fresh with a nice chew and light crispy crust with a good balance of texture. The cheese pizza was good, right balance of sauce and cheese. The ANGRY margarita pizza was great, the sauce is slightly spicy, excellent garlic flavor and I would order again. My favorite pizza of the evening was their Chorizo Poblano. The chorizo and poblano peppers complemented each other perfectly, very delicious and balanced. Their baked items are not available for delivery after 3pm. I look forward to trying their pastries next visit.

The best and most authentic pizza in town! You have to try! Great cookies too! We will be back!

This review is for the pizza, I loved it! My only critique would be that the pizza crust was a little floppy for my preference. Other than that, great flavor, fresh brick oven homemade taste! Also very quick service! Will be buying again.

I love this place! Great food and great vibes. Perfect for walking from downtown on the ERT for a chill date night

In a food scene that is in dire need of improvement, the Bakehouse at Chelsea is one of the hidden gems of Norfolk, and definitely deserves more attention. The closest you can get to authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, and makes the best pie in the area. And of course, you can't forget about their fresh baked goods and breakfast items. CROISSANTS Here they are delicate and flaky and crumble easily, quite airy inside. With any of their flavors, you can't go wrong. I have tried some of their trendy stuff like their ube croissant and matcha croissant which I love that they're doing - but could work on pronouncing the flavor a bit more as they were too subtle to be noticed, but the fact that they're even pumping this out in the area is something commendable and I 100% support. OPEN FACED BREAKFAST SANDWICH Their main breakfast sandwich item as they don't make sandwiches but it's not a bad option as they are quite large and thoroughly cheesy. I think I would like more protein/veg on the top since it is quite bread-forward, but it's a good amount of cheese and egg which is quite fluffy and satisfying. I also love their pecan crumble bar. The quality of their baked goods is fresh, never has been stale in the five years I came here, and you can get a sense for the craftsmanship, care, and quality they put into their items. They also sell loaves of bread! If you want to step up your sandwiches at home, here's an easy way to do so. Love the open kitchen concept; you can see the bakers and the entire process take place before you; a rustic and charming setting.

Read the reviews and stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. Street parking and limited indoor/outdoor seating. The employees were really friendly and stopped making the goods to come to help us at the front. You can tell they are a real-deal bakehouse. The pastries looked good but the prices weren't listed and didn't want to bug the staff by asking how much each one was. Opted for pizza. Ordered: Fungi pizza: oyster and cremini mushrooms, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, and ricotta (added sausage for additional charge) the crust holds up to the New York fold but beware of the toppings that will slough off due to the oil from the cheese. I have no complaints about eating it off the cardboard. Very indulgent and needed some heat for balance. They have pepper flake and parm packs. Oddly enough my husband asked if he could have free water and was told they didn't have any. I find that borderline unacceptable for any brick-and-mortar that sells food. So we bought drinks. Blueberry soda: tasted like wild Maine blueberries, the better of the two sodas cream soda: different company and much larger than the blueberry, def tastes the honey compared to the cane sugar other companies use This is a cute place outside of central downtown that provides real homemade food. Better yet go grab a beer next door to pair with the pizza. for a comforting casual meal with friends.

This was hands down the best pizza I've ever had. I didn't go to the establishment, but I had delivery, so I can't comment on service or ambiance. I ordered the Arabbiata with soprasetta, bacon, gouda, and parmesan and ordered it well done. I cannot even describe how delicious it was (and still is since I have leftovers). Hats off to whoever made that. Now I will definitely go in person!

8/10! Was fantastic! Pepperoni Pizza was top notch and the ham and cheese croissant as well as the honey lavender scone was to die for! Yet I would say, it's absolutely its better to get there when it opens to have fresh everything! Service was quick and fast! Ambience was like a perfect mom and pop bakery store! Definitely going back!!

Top three pizza places in Norfolk! If you're a fan of Neapolitan style pizza (thinner crust, lots of sauce, wood fire cooked), this place and they're satellite at Elation Brewing is the bomb! The pizza flavors are simplistic, their sauces are elegantly delicious, and the pizza crust is fluffy and tasty on its own. Their willingness to deliver to the breweries around Chelsea puts them in the top-tier of customer service in my opinion. Definitely worth stopping by!

Unexpected, fantastic pizza spot!! We came at lunch and it wasn't busy at all. We ordered a few pizzas for the table and it was all delicious. Their bacon gouda pizza was my favorite. Super flavorful! also really liked their Sicilian slices. I wish they had a better selection of drinks and seating, but I guess I'll just take it to-go in the future!

The Bakehouse at Chelsea first opened in May of 2014, specializing in Neapolitan style pizzas and a wide variety of fresh baked pastries. It is located adjacent to The Birch, which was Norfolk's first craft beer bar and which preceded it by opening in January of 2011. My first visit was made during a snowy day during the winter of 2015. I continued to come back about once or twice a year through 2019, but I never could seem to get myself together to write a review. I decided this year to put it off no longer. This review is based upon my most recent visits, all of which were made during the current pandemic period. As you enter their cinder block building, the pleasant odors of freshly baked artisan bread and various spices waft through the air. The interior sports a spartan industrial vibe. There are six tables inside, which were not in use during Phase I of the pandemic. There are three picnic tables outside. Two hand-built wood fired brick ovens are in the rear, which use a mixture of white oak, red oak, and hickory wood. One oven is left open with the bread and pizza together, and the other one is left closed for their bread and pastries. It has been written that wood fired brick ovens hold their heat more efficiently than conventional gas or electric ovens. You can open and close them often with little or no loss of heat. My first experience with tasting food cooked in a wood fired oven took place in a hippie commune I stayed at one summer during the 70s, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The oven was fired with wood we chopped ourselves, and the food that came out exhibited a depth of flavor that I had never experienced before. The pizzas and pastries I have enjoyed at the Bakehouse strike my taste buds with a most reminiscent depth of flavor. Each of their pizzas begin with naturally leavened dough, made with organic flour, and shaped by hand. The wood-fired brick oven gives their pizzas a crispy charred crust I find most pleasant. Too many pizzas I have tried elsewhere are overly gummy, gooey, and greasy for my tastes. The pizzas I have tried here are just right for me, striking a beautiful balance between their crispy yet chewy textures. As a result, their pizzas have become my favorite in the area, and I have enjoyed the following so far. CHORIZO POBLANO PIZZA: Beef Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, and Tomato Sauce. This was the one I tried during my first visit during the winter of 2015 when it was offered as a special addition. It quickly became my favorite, and it was the one I always ordered during my subsequent visits whenever it was offered. It has only recently been added as a permanent item on their pizza menu. I love its smoky earthy flavors, resulting in a taste combination that is off the charts delicious. The beef for their chorizo is sourced from River Road Farms in Franklin, VA. This one is still my favorite: My Rating: 5-Plus Stars. MARGHERITA PIZZA: Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Leaves, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This was my first time trying a Margherita Pizza, and the flavors of this one were truly sublime. My Rating: 5 Stars. BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA: Roasted and Seasoned Chicken with Spicy Hot BBQ Sauce, Fontina, Mozzarella, Green Onions, and Pickled Red Onions. This one was a recent special addition. I loved its unusual combination of flavors. I would have liked just a little more heat to the spicy BBQ sauce to satisfy my hot tooth. Fortunately, I had some hot sauce at home to fire it up. I am hoping to see this one become a permanent item. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. I have also enjoyed the following pastries: CHOCOLATE MONKEY BREAD: This is one I had never heard of this before, and the slice I ordered was delightfully crunchy, chocolaty, and delicious. It was slightly dry on the inside, perhaps because I ordered it in the afternoon instead of in the morning. My Rating: 4 Stars. ALMOND CROISSANT: The one was sweet, tender, flaky, and awesomely delicious. I have no other words. My Rating: 5 Stars. STRAWBERRY BASIL GALETTE: The strawberries came from a fresh picking, and their combination with the basil paired beautifully. This one was tender, flaky, and delicious. My Rating: 5 Stars. STRAWBERRY DANISH: Also made with freshly picked strawberries, this one was another winner. It was not quite as tender as the galette as described above, but it was still a tasty delight. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. One detail I need to mention is that their breakfast sandwiches have been discontinued. Whether this is temporary or permanent remains to be seen. In any event, I will definitely be stopping in here more often. It is my pleasure to award this wonderful bakery with a slam dunk 5-star rating.

My husband and I had a great date night on Saturday. We started off at benchtop for a few rounds of beers and remembered that the Bakehouse was right around the corner. I am so glad we remembered that it was nearby because we were in for a treat! We ordered a bacon gouda and swung by nextdoor at The Birch and our lovely cashier from bakehouse hand delivered our pizza! At first glance, I was like "oh no... it looks a little burnt" but once you took a bite, the bacon bits were SOOOOO crispy and full of delicious flavor (not burnt at all) and the pizza dough was 10/10. My husband and I were considering ordering another pizza because it was just THAT delicious! I highly recommend stopping by - whether it's for a slice or a pie! The next thing I want to try is their bread, but you gotta come early for it!

Heard the rave, read the reviews, finally decided to try this place. The pizza was good, except for the burnt parts, which was more then a few to not go eating a whole slice without tasting burnt bread. You can def taste the smoked gouda (I ordered the Bacon Gouda), but lacked quantity of the other toppings included. Here is my biggest gripe, the pricing and transparency on the website. Looking at the photos here, they have 2 sizes, small/large. I guess they did away with the sizes, but it does not say anywhere on the website what size im getting. I would assume paying with that price I would be getting a large. Not at all. Came home to a personal sized pizza almost. Split between 2 guys, definitely not enough. Pretty disappointed since I am a big Pizza person, and I was expecting more.

I have been to this place multiple times and every time is amazing. The pizza definitely compete with the Italian pizzas, one of the best in town!

So far I've only had the pizza. Can't complain the crust was perfect. This is a bread place and all of their fresh breads look and smell awesome. If I wasn't avoiding carbs I'd have more to report. But honestly this place screams "cheat day"!

A pizza must. Delicious crust. They also sell baked goods. Seating is limited in the Bakehouse.

I keep forgetting about this place when I worked near the base. So on my random Saturday drive, I made it a point to stop by. It's a cute little bakery in the heart of a busy industrial, historical neighborhood in a quaint place of Norfolk. Yes all in one - LOL I ordered a pizza and a pastry. There are some tables and chairs outside if you want to hang around to eat but I did mine to go. I did the build your pizza with olive oil, cheese and basil. It is made fresh but it didn't seem it took that long to be done. Well as I got to my car and opened my box, my pizza crust was burnt! I tried to eat around it but I couldn't because it made everything taste burnt. I did not enjoy my pizza one bit. My pastry was ok. Not something I would go back for. Sometimes I will try out a place more than once in hopes for the next go around to be better but I am in no rush. Ha!

Fantastic bakery with a brick fired oven. I had a pizza with our own toppings. The morning buns are fantastic and you must try. It's a great place for a morning pastry or takeout. Pizza is very good. There is bot much setting available indoor.

Ordered two pizzas one a Margherita and one a Pep with Basil and I don't know if their wood fire oven was burning really hot but the bottoms of both pizzas were charred and not in a good way charred parts of each pizza were completely black Maybe I will try this place again maybe next time it will be a little different.

This is my third time ordering. My husband referred me here since he has orders from here a few times since he works at the shipyard behind it. The first time I ordered at night and ordered online. I scheduled my order to be ready at 7:30. Got there at 7:45 and the order had not been made. They didn't seem to be too busy. I waited and the pizza was delicious. Tried again the next week on a Saturday and it was good again. I always order a cheese, extra cheese pizza. Tonight I ordered a regular cheese pizza and was so disappointed at what I saw in my box when I got home. I live in Portsmouth and am willing to pay a toll to come here. The pizza was so scarce on this pizza. It was ready on time Tonight but this has cause me to not want to order again at night anyways. I paid $15 bucks which included a tip for basically cheese bread. Please check your pizzas before you leave. I trusted that it was fine.....so disappointed. I love their pizza, but this was unacceptable.

The staff is so kind and helpful here. The assortment of pastries is wonderful. There's plenty of space for lunch or a meet here.

I was craving brick-oven pizza after my heart transplant surgery over at Santera Heart Hospital. I looked up this place on yelp by searching for brickoven pizza. Found this place and saw it was really close to the hospital. I can't leave my room so I had my Mother pick it up for me. I ordered the margarita pizza as I'm eating pizza but still trying to be healthy lol new heart and all. But it was mentioned a lot in the other reviews as the go to pizza. My Mom says the place is so close to the hospital you can walk there so you don't lose your parking spot. Said the restaurant is huge and very nice interior with a huge kitchen. Pizza was more than amazing and hit the soot. Would go here again because you can't beat brick oven pizza.

If anyone ever needed proof that God exists, just try one of their hot bacon cheddar bread twists. I bit into that hard, hot, crunchy crust filled with stretchy cheddar, and chopped thick bacon, and I swear I heard angels singing. Most of their pastries and breads tend to rotate, so a lot of times, you just show up, and be thankful for whatever they may have that day. The last time I went, I grabbed a Chai late cookie. It was close to a snickerdoodle, but paid a little homage to one of those spice cookies with the nutmeg and maybe a hint of ginger. Living on the Peninsula, it is not an easy drive, but one of these days, I will have to come back in an afternoon and try one of their pizzas.

As far as ambiance goes, well...you can see for yourself from the fotos, it's more of a take-out or delivery kind of place...service was outstanding. The pizza was amazing! In my top 3 pizza places (so far) in the Virginia Beach / Norfolk (HR) area. Sorry for no pixs...I couldn't remember the name of this restaurant and just found it again ugh...

This is a great bakery in the Chelsea (formerly West Ghent) area in Downtown Norfolk. Their Bacon Gouda pizza is to die for. My awesome co-worker brought me some early birthday pastries this morning. You can never go wrong with their galettes or turnovers.

This place is lit (*bad Dad pun*) in more ways than one. First, there's a specially designed fire oven. Next, it's a local bakery that serves artisan breads, SWEETS and PIZZAS. Owner is the most kind, community minded guy you'll ever meet; obviously knows how to recruit because all of their employees are fantastic, led by fabulous general manager Kenny; he's just as passionate about the product as he is providing excellent service and conversation. It's no surprise that they provide lots of local restaurants with their products. Among our families faves? Bacon Gouda pizza, lemon sugar cookie, cheddar pimento cheese danish, chocolate croissant, chocolate bread (make French toast with it, you're welcome), and fruit turnovers. Not a lot of seating, but if Neapolitan is your jam, then you'll rock out here!

Today less than 12 hours ago my sweet husband treated us to some food from the Bakehouse At Chelsea for our 19 year wedding anniversary via grubhub. The pizzas we both agreed on were the bacon gouda (lists to come with tomato sauce caramelized onion bacon smoked gouda mozzarella) and the carnivore (the carnivore pizza had pepperoni sausage and bacon and mozarella cheese). Luckily the driver who delivered our food came in a reasonable timeframe and my husband and I both enjoyed our pizzas.