Chez Foushee Creative lunch fare and catering, a beautiful setting for business lunch of seasonal salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Also occasional nighttime events. Lunch Monday-Friday. 203 N. Foushee St. 648-3225.
Padow’s Hams & Deli Deli sandwiches, catering and gifts available at all four area locations. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. 900 E. Broad St. 225-9333. And 1009 E. Main St. 648-4267.
The Oak Leaf This downtown deli and cafe serves a variety of soups, salads, pasta, party trays, deli platters and desserts. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. 411 E. Franklin St. 344-0082.
South Side
Padow’s Hams & Deli Deli sandwiches, catering and gifts available at all four area locations. Lunch and early dinner Monday-Saturday. 9720 Midlothian Turnpike. 330-4267.
Fan
Mojo’s This takeout spot offers deli foods, snacks and drinks, plus a television to watch while you wait. Lunch and dinner daily. 401 Strawberry St. 355-7372.
Puddn’ Head’s Coffee Shop Friendly quick pit stop or place to lounge over coffee in the lower fan near VCU. Small breakfast menu and large list of sandwiches, some recipes brought over from Italy. Lunch Monday-Friday. 1211 W. Main St. 355-2739.
World Cup They may be best known as a popular coffee shop, but tasty light fare — panini sandwiches, salads and pastas — makes it a good bet for lunch or a light dinner. Lunch daily. 204 N. Robinson St. 359-5282.
North Side
Huck’s Berrypatch Tea Room Soups, salads and sandwiches, plus homemade desserts, gourmet coffee and specialty drinks. Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. 6943 Lakeside Ave. 261-1134.
West End
Dee Va’s Delights Cafe Touting a healthier alternative lunch fare, Dee Va’s in the Crossroads Art Center offers its own style of sandwiches, salads and boxed lunches, as well as desserts and specialty drinks. Lunch to 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 353-6484.
Grove Avenue Coffee & Tea Company Popovers, Dagwood sandwiches and bakery items to munch on. Wash them down with a fruit smoothie, iced chai or limeade. Breakfast and lunch daily. 5802 Grove Ave. 288-6211.
Grove Avenue Grill Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday. Philly cheese steaks a specialty. 5808 Grove Ave. in The Arcade. 288-9439.
Luna Grove Deli Upscale deli featuring Thumann’s fine meats. Tasty place to perch for lunch after shopping on the avenues. Dinners to go. Lunch daily. Closed Sunday. 5811 Grove Ave. 673-0776.
Padow’s Hams and Deli Deli sandwiches, catering and gifts available at all four area locations. Lunch and early dinner Monday-Saturday. The Shops at Willow Lawn. 4925 W. Broad St. 358-4267.
Royal India Traditional Indian fare. Lunch buffet. Closed Tuesday. 2743 Hungary Spring Rd. 217-6646.
William Henry Cafe Home-cooked meals, burgers and sandwiches. Lunch specials. Open Monday-Friday. 5816 W. Broad St. 285-0330.