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Do-Nut Dinette

1917 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA - (757) 625-0061
A vintage hash house featuring good, greasy hash browns with eggs and country ham, plus extraordinary raised donuts.
100% Approval Rating (4 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Country Ham & Eggs
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Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (5)
Roadfood.com Editor
"The neighborhood of Ghent in Norfolk, Virginia, has been going upscale in recent years and has become home to some of the finest fine-dining dining rooms in Hampton Roads. It also is where you will find Do-Nut Dinette, a counter-only diner with a salty short-order ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

1917 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA
(757) 625-0061

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Late Night
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Bet you can't eat just one. Simple and elegant, Do-Nut Dinette donuts are light enough that two or three are a modest coffee companion. A half dozen is not out of the question.
"Bet you can't eat just one. Simple and elegant, Do-Nut Dinette donuts are light enough that two or three are a modest coffee companion. A half dozen is not out of the question."
Michael Stern





Southeastern Virginia is country ham country. This generous portion along with a pair of eggs, hash browns, and toast, is a very reasonable $8.59. Note the hash browns in the background, well-spiced and glistening with griddle grease.
"Southeastern Virginia is country ham country. This generous portion along with a pair of eggs, hash browns, and toast, is a very reasonable $8.59. Note the hash browns in the background, well-spiced and glistening with griddle grease."
Michael Stern


While not technically 'creamy grits,' this heap of warm grain is definitely extremely buttery grits: a fine companion for any salty pig meat.
"While not technically 'creamy grits,' this heap of warm grain is definitely extremely buttery grits: a fine companion for any salty pig meat."
Michael Stern


Early Saturday morning, the shelves are packed with just-made donuts. By mid-day, none will remain.
"Early Saturday morning, the shelves are packed with just-made donuts. By mid-day, none will remain."
Michael Stern


Hearty breakfasts, low prices, colorful staff, and homemade donuts = a diner easy to love.
"Hearty breakfasts, low prices, colorful staff, and homemade donuts = a diner easy to love."
Michael Stern



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