Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 820 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA |
Zip code: | 23517 |
Website: | http://www.pendulummeats.com/ |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Both sandwiches were amazing but we favored The Butcher. Especially with the habanero chips. Dave had the idea to put some inside of the sandwich...OMG. it really added a nice touch to it.. The chips were super hot when you eat them alone but putting a little inside of the sandwich gave it a nice 'kick' and the crunchy texture was a perfect touch to the amazing flavor of the roast beef that seemed to melt in your mouth.
Super friendly, cozy place. The food is one of a kind amazing!!! I go as often as I can.
Awesome food! We came in today because we caught a rerun of a June airing of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives last night. Having watched what effort goes into the flavors, we felt we had to try it out. We will be back to try the other sandwiches AND the boudin I saw in the cooler!!
Although it's a popular spot, I'd still call this a hidden gem. Open 11-4, Pendulum Fine Meats' Luncheonette is a perfect lunch spot for Solo or smaller parties.
I've had an assortment of their sandwiches, but I mainly stop on Fridays for their burger special. There are no frills: "The Burger" is a classic style burger with fixins. What sets it apart is the premium beef patties, cooked to a perfect medium-well. I recommend adding bacon.
The atmosphere is like a small indie coffee shop. Exposed brick walls, old hardwood floors, butcher block tables. Seating is quite limited (so don't linger too long after lunch!), but they make good use of the space. I wouldn't recommend dining in for a party any larger than 4. It's always quite busy, and finding a table to accommodate might prove tricky.
Along the perimeter of the space are a lot of treats to bring home or supplement your meal. They've got a case with unique local and regional meats you can bring home and cook. There's a good assortment of wine, ciders, beer, Mexican Coke in glass bottles.. Fresh cookies bakes daily, slices of cake, fancy gourmet chocolates. They've got a well curated selection.
I'd give them six stars if I could. This place deserves the praise it receives from locals.
Great place. Great food. I git their burger and fries and let me tell you. This place is amazing. Meat was tender and juicy. Fries were definitely something else. Buns were not soggy and I took my meal to go! I can’t imagine if I eat it all there. I am telling my coworkers about this place, bringing family when they visit. They do need a bigger parking lot and more tables and chairs.