Dale House Cafe
1367 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy, Williamsburg
(757) 229-1170
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A quiet retreat from the bustle of Colonial Williamsburg, the Dale House welcomes guests of the APVA-owned side of Historic Jamestown for a bjte to eat and deink alongside of the James River. The caterer at the Dale House is exceptional. Beer, fountain soda, coffee, hot tea, and other bottled beverages are offered. The pastries and sandwich breads are home baked. The soups, sandwiches, salads, and quiches are just the right ticket for lunch. I strongly recommend any sandwich on the croissant buns if they are available as a special!Just be sure to purchase the APVA ticket in addition to the fee for admittance to the National Park in order to access the Dale House. Recent changes have required both tickets to be purchased due to ownership division of Historic Jamestown by the APVA and NPS. But, a week long pass is well worth the price for returned admittance to enjoy the offerings and unobstructed Jame River view at the Dale House!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was an absolutely brilliant cafe! Hot chocolate was a pleasant treat after a thrilling, unexpected, quite enjoyable and educational guided tour with Mr. Tom Patton from Aldrich Bed & Breakfast. The cafe offers excellent choices of sandwiches, a variety of snacks and other hot beverages that hit the spot on any cold winter day or well just any day you may have an opportunity to visit this once in a LIFETIME IN THE MAKING HISTORY… during three tour met archeologists who were actually digging for over 400+ artifacts from the original settlements of the English at Fort Jamestown! We actually witnessed the findings too! WOW! Was also blessed to witness use of new ground penetrating identification technology being used to fine areas where they should dig next! AMAZING! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND VISITING THE JAMESTOWN ISLAND!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips
This was an absolutely brilliant cafe! Hot chocolate was a pleasant treat after a thrilling, unexpected, quite enjoyable and educational guided tour with Mr. Tom Patton from Aldrich Bed & Breakfast. The cafe offers excellent choices of sandwiches, a variety of snacks and other hot beverages that hit the spot on any cold winter day or well just any day you may have an opportunity to visit this once in a LIFETIME IN THE MAKING HISTORY… during three tour met archeologists who were actually digging for over 400+ artifacts from the original settlements of the English at Fort Jamestown! We actually witnessed the findings too! WOW! Was also blessed to witness use of new ground penetrating identification technology being used to fine areas where they should dig next! AMAZING! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND VISITING THE JAMESTOWN ISLAND!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips
Went in March, cup of coffee and homemade caramel brownie in nice atmosphere looking out window to the water, wonderful0
Parking: Close to building, ok for big trucks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownies
Very tasty offerings. Staff was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wrap
Hummus wrap, tunafish wrap and 2 cran-apple curry coleslaws. Excellent! And the staff was friendly and even showed me what brand of curry powder they used for it so I can make when we get home. Really appreciated that.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Wrap, Wrap of the Day
We discovered the café by accident, and were pleased with the offerings. The menu is not overwhelming, but it’s all you need. We had the North Carolina barbecue and the turkey sandwich with brie on a cinnamon roll. Both were excellent. The barbecue is juicy and good quality, not at all commercial tasting. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and the service was fast. They have lots of homemade sweets if you like that. The seating by the water is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a welcome place to rest while looking around Jamestown, and the peanut pie and cookie we chose were OK. The best thing about this cafe is the view overlooking the James River and watching the ferries crossing over.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
This cafe is set in the park(paid access). It's on the river, with a nice view an offers outside seating. It has sandwiches, salads and homemade desserts. The sandwich choices are few, with daily specials. We split the turkey ruben one of the specials. It could've been a good sandwich if they upgraded the quality of the lunchmeat, added a little more dressing but, mostly if it was cooked longer to melt the cheese. We were hungry so it filled the void. Will we return? For a drink, yes, to eat no.
Good food and dog friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Beautiful waterfront deli. Great service. Well made sandwiches. Clean bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not much to say other than I'm glad I could get a cold Coke to continue walking.
Nice spot along jamestown site to take a break, get a drink and some lunch
Had a great BBQ pork loin sandwich that I dipped in my lovely tomato bisque. Complemented my the lemon square for dessert!
Great spot to stop and enjoy a nice bite to eat and beautiful view while visiting Jamestown
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
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