TASTE

TASTE is a 100%-employee-owned specialty food café and market founded in 1973, cultivating “the good life” through fresh, from-scratch, small-batch foods and curated retail items. The site states the cafes offer a mix of prepared foods and retail provisions, including fine cheese and cured meats, craft beer and wine, and other gourmet goods, with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options and daily fresh preparation. Hours vary by location; the page lists Newport News City Center.

What to try

Selected café items shown on the menu page
The cafe menu page lists examples including Cobb Salad, Northender, Granny Goat Salad, Brunswick Stew, Freemason Sandwich, Boardwalk Sandwich, and a Blueberry Lemon Pie Bar, with dietary markers (Vegetarian/V, Vegan, and gluten notation).