Citrus Breakfast and Lunch on West Great Neck Road in Virginia Beach has been one of the city’s most beloved breakfast and brunch destinations since it opened, building a menu around creative scratch-made morning food with the California-influenced fresh ingredient approach that earns a resort city restaurant its year-round loyal following beyond the summer tourist season. It appeared in Season 12, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Pizza, Pancakes and Pork,” which aired November 7, 2011. Guy Fieri found a Virginia Beach kitchen doing breakfast with the creative energy that earns a cafe its destination reputation — fresh ingredients, thoughtful combinations, and the kind of food that makes the drive across town feel worth it.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Citrus Breakfast and Lunch
City: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cuisine: Breakfast / American Cafe
DDD Season: 12
DDD Episode: 12
Episode Title: Pizza, Pancakes and Pork
Original Air Date: November 7, 2011
Address: 2265 W. Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-227-3333
Website: https://citrusvb.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Seasonal Egg Dishes — benedicts, scrambles, and frittatas built around fresh local ingredients — are the breakfast centerpiece that changes with what’s available. The French Toast on thick house-baked bread with seasonal fruit compote is the sweet morning option that earns repeat visits. The Avocado Toast with local eggs and creative accompaniments is the California-influenced option most regulars add without hesitation. The Lunch Sandwiches on house-made bread extend the same fresh ingredient philosophy through midday. The Daily Specials board reflects whatever the kitchen is inspired to cook that morning. Find a Virginia Beach hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Weekend mornings draw lines — arriving before 9:00 AM is recommended.
Address: 2265 W. Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-227-3333
Website: https://citrusvb.com
Status: Open
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Citrus Breakfast and Lunch appeared in Season 12, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Pizza, Pancakes and Pork,” originally aired November 7, 2011.