The Fan & VCU

GWAR, Bruce Springsteen, Aimee Mann, and Tom Robbins spent formative years exploring the residential streets, cobblestoned alleys, hidden parks, and river views that make up the swath of land west of the Capital City's downtown presence. As Virginia Commonwealth University has grown, it's become more and more a part of the surrounding Fan District. The two have housed cultural, gastronomical, and creative forces for years, and their mix of genteel style and gritty energy set the resulting neighborhood apart. Nearby, Hollywood Cemetery brings historic star-power to the area by serving as the resting place of US Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, in addition to offering killer views of Downtown and the James River.

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Early Bird Biscuit Co.

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119 North Robinson Street
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First there were cupcakes, then there were doughnuts, and then along came the buttery, flaky biscuit. Early Bird was the first to jump on a trend—if you can call something a trend that’s been as everlastingly popular as a Southern biscuit. They envisioned a place where biscuits were perfected and riffed on, and where people could get a morning fix that wasn’t (necessarily) all sugary. The result was so popular that they’ve since had to move to bigger digs. Get a cheddar and pepper version or just stick with the classic, but don’t underestimate how much a biscuit slathered with butter and Agriberry jam can fill you up. Here’s hoping you don’t have big lunch plans.

Early Bird Biscuit Co.
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
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Joe's Inn

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