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The Old Chickahominy House started in 1955 in an old one-story building near the Chickahominy River. At that time, it was a tea room serving ham biscuits and homemade pie and selling antiques, gas, and cigarettes. 

After a robbery, Miss Melinda found this property on Jamestown Road. The bank hesitated to give her a loan because it was too far out in the country. They now have a branch a block away! 

The building was ready in 1962. At the time, it featured new materials and architectural salvage from the area. The paneling in the back of the shop was from the plantation home Carter's Grove, acquired when the owner did some remodeling. 

Not only do we serve great southern food, but our three-story antique gift shop has furniture, lamps, pictures, mirrors, unique gift items, jewelry, handbags, jackets, and seasonal merchandise. 

When visiting us, please take a moment to say hello to Stewie, our gift shop cat, and mascot. Like all of the mascots who preceded him, Stewie has been trained to stay on the gift shop side and NEVER to venture into our restaurant or kitchen!! 

We are more than happy to take Stewie to his room in the event a guest has a cat allergy or just doesn't like cats!! Please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate you. 

Waiting times vary, but we do have places to sit. Our unique gift shop offers a collection of hand-selected merchandise, including seasonal home decor, jewelry & accessories, garden, and floral items.

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