Cosmos New Southern

I highly recommend this place, as it has become my go-to spot for Sunday brunches. The food is outstanding, and the service is attentive and dedicated. The atmosphere is both fun and relaxing, making it a perfect place to unwind. I was so impressed with my first visit that I returned the following week and was pleased to see that the menu had been expanded. I highly recommend the Short Ribs; they are absolutely delicious and will keep you coming back for more. And to add to the experience, you can pour your own beer, which is a heavenly touch. I can't wait to visit again next week and hope to see you there, too.

We have been really excited to try this place and finally got down there tonight. Food was decent - two of us got classic chicken and waffles, one Nashville hot with a waffle, and we shared the loaded waffle fries and mac and cheese bite appetizers. The decor is super cute - lots of plants and a very relaxed vibe. Unfortunately, our server left A LOT to be desired. She was kind, but unbothered, and wasn't the least bit attentive for checking back/refills. We had been sitting, all finished, for about fifteen minutes and she never came to ask if we were done or wanted the check. We ended up having to flag her down for it. It kinda killed the experience for us a little bit.

Excellent food! Catfish and collards is amazing. The chicken is perfectly cooked with a wonderful crunch. The waffle is in a league of it's own, light and delicious with a perfect faint crispy edge. Hand pies are delicious, peach cobbler is gooey goodness. Fried green tomatoes awesome. Loaded waffle fries were good, but could have used more cheese and bacon. The grit cakes and crawfish might be my favorite appetizer, they are sensational. A close second is the deep fried Mac and cheese bites.

There is a buzz around the new restaurant downtown and deservedly so. They have southern comfort food with a bit a twist. The space is comfortable for big groups with indoor and outdoor seating. They kept the beer wall from the Greenhaus which is fun. The Nashville Hot Chicken won't overwhelm you, but it does have nice heat that builds as you eat. The collards need more vinegar, but that is personal preference. Having vinegar at the table or to offer would be nice. The service was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. As with any new restaurant there were some issues with the technology when paying, but that can easily be fixed in time.

Welcome to Lynchburg, Cosmos! This oasis of awesome beer, apps, houseplants, chicken and waffles is a perfect addition to the downtown area. Service was attentive and friendly. The pour-your-own beer is FUN! You can make your own flight. Food came out fast. We are visiting from Alexandria and were so surprised they had just opened that I had to give them a proper shoutout! Can’t wait to come back again :)