Sweets & Snacks in Downtown Norfolk
When you're not hungry enough for a meal, but definitely want a little something, we're here for you. There are so many places to satisfy your sweet tooth or get your crunch on Downtown. No matter what you're craving, Downtown Norfolk has the snack for you.
If You're Craving: Ice Cream
aLatte Cafe
321 Granby Street
757-625-2326
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:00am-5:30pm
aLatte Cafe is more than just a coffee shop: they also have scoop & serve ice cream cones or bowls. If you're craving ice cream and want a bit of a jolt to keep you awake, opt for the affogato, a scoop of ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.
If You're Craving: Ice Cream with a Twist
Urban Ice
245 Granby Street
757-321-6998
Hours: Tue-Thu, 2pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, 2pm-Midnight; Sun, 2pm-10pm
Flavor is rolled into every bite at Urban Ice, where liquid ice cream is rolled flat on a frozen surface before toppings are added and mixed before the mixture freezes. Once frozen, the ice cream is scraped and rolled into long curls and served in a beautiful ice cream bouquet.
If You're Craving: A Pastry
La Brioche
765 Granby Street
757-226-9745
Hours: Wed-Fri, 7:30am-1:30pm; Sat, 7:30am-2pm; Sun, 8:30am-12:30pm
Jackie and Yvan Devulder create the authentic pastries that are hard to find outside their home of France and serve them right in the heart of the NEON District. Prepare to go absolutely ga-ga over their assortment of pastries and tarts, the perfect sweet craving solution.
If You're Craving: A Little Sweet AND A Little Savory
Lamia's Crepes
401 Granby Street
757-961-1181
Hours: Mon-Thu, 8:00am-9:00pm; Fri-Sat, 8:00am-10:00pm; Sun, 8:00am-3:00pm
If you can't decide between sweet and savory, why not have both? Lamia's Crepes has sweet and savory varieties of crepes available. Whether a satisfyingly decadent crepe filled with goat cheese fits the bill or a classic strawberries and nutella sounds like music to your ears, you can satisfy two cravings at one spot here.
If You're Craving: A Fruity Beverage
Norfolk Smoothie
112 Granby Street, Suite 100
757-201-9828
Hours: Mon-Sun, 10:30am-6:30pm
Norfolk Smoothie is your local stop for freshly made, premium blended smoothies and bowls. Whether you're in the mood for something green, like the Behold the Green smoothie with spinach, kale, parsley, pineapple, and mango, or if you're feeling the more tropical Something in the Colada smoothie with pineapple, coconut, banana, vanilla, cinnamon, and almond milk, you can rest assured that your ingredients are all fresh, organic, and good for you.
If You're Craving: Something as Light as Air
Hummingbird Macarons
809 Granby Street
757-917-5152
Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm
What could be better than combining macarons and art? Take in the many beautiful murals of the NEON District while munching on these airy, instagramable bites, or make a visit to the Chrysler Museum of Art, just a few blocks away!
If You're Craving: Something One-Of-A-Kind
The Stockpot Norfolk
215 East Plume Street
757-227-3337
Hours: Mon-Tue, 7am-3pm; Wed, 7am-8:30pm; Fri, 7am-3pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm
The pastry counter at The Stockpot Norfolk is a sight to behold, and is always chock full of interesting and beautiful creations. From Cookie Dough Cakes and Fruity Pebble Cupcakes to Dark Chocolate Pistachio Buns and Earl Grey Cakes, you can be sure you will catch something new and mouthwatering each time you visit.
If You're Craving: Something That Reminds You of Camping
S'mores Amore
208 East Main Street (Inside Selden Market)
757-386-0303
Hours: Tue-Thu, 11am-3pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm
All the fun of a camping trip without your clothes smelling like smoke for the next 3 washes. S'mores Amore has creative mind and a deep love of s'mores. They always have original s'mores and a few other flavors, but be sure to check out the flavor of the month as well!
If You're Craving: Something That Makes You Feel Healthy
Town Center Cold Pressed
440 Monticello Avenue
757-222-3443
Hours: Mon-Sat, 7:00am-7:00pm; Sun, 8:00am-6:00pm
Sometimes you want a liquid snack, and Town Center Cold Pressed's juices are here to answer the call. We love the Juice Lee with spinach, lemon, pineapple, cucumber, and apple, but there is definitely a juice to match any flavor craving And pro tip: bring a bottle to reuse and you'll get 10% off each additional purchase!
If You're Craving: Pure, Unadulterated Chocolate
Chocollage
200 College Place
757-533-5335
Hours: Mon-Sun, 9:00am-5:00pm
While Chocollage offers a wide assortment of sandwiches, salads, cakes, cookies, mousse, brownies, and cupcakes, you can never go wrong with their decadent cake truffles.
