THE HISTORIC SMITHFIELD
Gourmet Café & Bakery
Aromas from the Smithfield Gourmet Café & Bakery lure hungry travelers and locals from the street to the early 1800s establishment nestled smartly along historic Smithfield’s Main Street. There, amongst romantic , Victorian greenery and seasonal sidewalk regalia, the cafe bistro tables await the next lucky patron.
Hours
M – F: 8am – 5pm
Sat: 7am – 5pm
Sun: 8am – 5pm
Location
220 Main St #1325
Smithfield, VA 23430
Since 1993
About Us 
Carolyn Burke, a passionate baker, cook and entrepreneur from the mountains of Virgina, opened the Smithfield Gourmet Cafe and Bakery in 1993.
Nearly every recipe comes from the owner’s collection. And, of course, the chefs incorporate their recipes, too.
The result is an unparalleled selection of inventive meals, delicious sides and slap-yer-mamma mixtures for dessert. All of it, made from the finest, freshest ingredients available.
Food Reimagined
Our chef is committed to innovation and excellence in new and appetizing menu selections, made from only the finest ingredients.
FreshEST Ingredients
We are proud of our ingredients, starting with the finest in fresh, locally-grown produce and responsibly sourced meats, dairy, grains and flours.
Seasonal Menus
Our menus are seasonal as we incorporate the exciting changes in flavors of fresh produce and meats together as availability changes through the year.
InSPIRING
Fresh Cuisine
We have a creative taste for every season. Last summer, it was Five-Spice Seared Tuna and Scallops with veggie stir fry over mixed greens. This winter, try our Brunswick Stew or our award-winning She-Crab Soup.
No matter when you come, you’ll find our menus full of old favorites, such as our Main Street Monte Cristo Sandwich. However, you’ll also find seasonal items that bring exciting new flavors to our menu, such as our famous Pumpkin Crush Cake, available every fall starting in October.
Innovative
Every Day,
A Great Start
No matter the day, it will be a great start at the Smithfield Gourmet Cafe and Bakery! Enjoy a traditional breakfast, or take advantage any of the many tasty selections from our breakfast and lunch menus.
Need something light? Try a fruit cup, a slice of quiche or a cup of oatmeal!
Need something substantial? Go for one of our meal-worthy sandwiches: Main Street Monte Cristo, the Bakery Burger, the Piggly Wiggly or the Windsor Castle. Yum!
Breakfast
Get your day off to a great start with something substantial at the Smithfield Gourmet Cafe. Featuring scrumptious selections of breakfast items from waffles and pancakes to casseroles and fruit.
Brunch
Sunday Brunch at the Smithfield Gourmet Cafe is the perfect treat for culinary adventurers looking for a special meal, early, that’s not quite breakfast and not quite lunch. It’s BRUNCH at the CAFE!
Lunch
Whether for business or pleasure, lunch at the Smithfield Gourmet Cafe is perfect for people on-the-go and casual wanderers as well. At the cafe, tastebuds reign supreme and time stops until every bite is gone.
Favorites
Food We’re Famous For
Fresh-Baked Bread
We specialize in fresh-baked bread, baked on site daily and available for purchase to-go or within a delicious meal from our menu.
Delicious Lunches
Extraordinary fare in a casual and historic setting, with a large selection of innovative soups, salads, sandwiches and entreés
Decadent Desserts
If sweets are your weakness, you’ve come to the right place, because desserts are our strength. Cakes, pastries, pies, cookies and more.
Reviews
People talk…
…when you make art. Our commitment to great service, superior ingredients and customer satisfaction is measured in the comments of our patrons. Every day, we create spectacular, artful dishes to win your rave review.
What folks wrote about us
Blog
Chef News
Our chef lends occasional insight to food in this colorful blog for foodies and Smithfield Cafe fans alike.
Smithfield Gourmet History
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Smithfield Gourmet Café
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Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri
CLOSED TUESDAY
8am – 5pm
Saturday
7am – 5pm
Sunday
8am – 5pm