NEST Kitchen & Taphouse Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to NEST Kitchen & Taphouse, a culinary haven nestled in Newport News, VA. This restaurant brings a unique twist to classic brunch with a menu that caters to both traditionalists and innovative foodies.
- Brunch Options: Dive into delightful dishes like the Ultimate BEC—featuring bacon, egg, and cheese on French toast—or savor the rich flavors of Shrimp & Grits, a local favorite loaded with savory ingredients.
- Vegan Delights: The menu stands out for its extensive vegan offerings, including a Vegan French Toast that impresses even non-vegan diners.
- Soups & Specials: Don't miss their house-made soups or weekly donut specials, which add a touch of seasonal creativity to your meal.
With attentive service and a cozy atmosphere, NEST is not just a place to eat; it’s an experience worth cherishing.
BRUNCH TO GO - ***BRUNCH SPECIALS***
Weekly Donut Special
House Made Soup
Biscuits & Gravy
house-made buttermilk biscuits smothered in country sausage gravy / two eggs your way / choice of meat
Early Bird Tacos
choice of two white corn or flour tortillas / mojo pork / scrambled eggs / home fries / pico de gallo / cheddar jack cheese / side of blue corn tortilla chips
Buttermilk Pancakes
two fluffy pancakes / butter / maple syrup / choice of meat & side
Full NEST Omelet
three eggs / ham / cheddar / peppers / onions / mushrooms / home fries / choice of toast or biscuit
Seasonal Stuffed French Toast
brioche in sweet egg batter / lemon crème anglaise / strawberry cream cheese / choice of meat & side
Vegan French Toast
Classic French Toast with a vegan spin.
Shrimp & Grits
sautéed colossal shrimp / bacon / sausage / stone-ground white cheddar grits / scallion / shallot / tomato / green pepper / white wine butter sauce
Steak & Eggs
marinated steak / chimichurri / avocado / two eggs your way / choice of toast or biscuit
The Tradition
two eggs your way / choice of meat & side / choice of toast or biscuit
Ultimate BEC
applewood bacon / folded egg / american cheese / french toast / side of home fries
BRUNCH TO GO - NEST WITH US
BRUNCH TO GO - SOUPS SALADS - SOUPS
Scratch Made Soup
chef-inspired seasonal soup
Cowboy Chili
ground short rib & chuck blend / stewed tomatoes / kidney & black beans / corn / shredded cheddar / red onions / sour cream
Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
tender mixed greens / grape tomatoes / carrots / cucumbers / red onions / choice of dressing
Side Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
Roma Crunch Salad
romaine-iceberg hybrid / parmesan crisp / creamy garlic dressing
Side Roma Crunch Salad
BRUNCH TO GO - SOUPS SALADS - SALADS
BRUNCH TO GO - SOUPS
Scratch Made Soup
chef-inspired seasonal soup
Cowboy Chili
ground short rib & chuck blend / stewed tomatoes / kidney & black beans / corn / shredded cheddar / red onions / sour cream
Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
tender mixed greens / grape tomatoes / carrots / cucumbers / red onions / choice of dressing
Side Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
Roma Crunch Salad
romaine-iceberg hybrid / parmesan crisp / creamy garlic dressing
Side Roma Crunch Salad
BRUNCH TO GO - SALADS
BRUNCH TO GO - NEST FAVS
Cherry Smoked Bone-In Wings
choice of sauce: house buffalo / bbq / sweet chili teriyaki / habanero / garlic parmesan butter / served with shavers
BTB Sliders
choice of 2 or 4: local black angus beef / cheddar / caramelized onion / truffle aioli / tomato jam / toasted bun
Crispy Cauliflower
fresh cauliflower velveted florets
House Fried Pickles
breaded fried local pickles with spicy remoulade
Grazing Board
rotational assortment of artisanal items / chef selection of cured and smoked meats & cheeses / whole grain mustard / dried fruit & nuts / jam / gherkin / crackers
Dos Tacos
ADOBO CHICKEN or BRAISED SHORT RIB or MOJO PORK choice of two white corn or flour tortillas / baja sauce / pico de gallo / side of blue corn tortilla chips
The Right Club
turkey / bacon / smoked gouda / lettuce / tomato / avocado / chipotle mayo / choice of bread & side
American Burger
7oz. Brasstown grass fed beef patty / american cheese / lettuce / tomato / pickle spear / brioche bun
The Yard Bird
marinated grilled chicken sandwich / pesto aioli / roasted red pepper / aged white cheddar / milk bun /
The Hen Held
sous vide chicken salad on a flaky, buttery croissant / celery / grapes / onion / lettuce / tomato / choice of side
Pretzilla
beyond meat patty / vegan american cheese / lettuce / tomato / pickle / pub mustard / pretzel bun / choice of side
BRUNCH TO GO - BRUNCH HANDHELDS
BRUNCH TO GO - KIDS BRUNCH CORNER
Kids French Toast
Kids Silver Dollar Pancakes
Kids Chiky Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Kids Hot Diggity Dog
Kids Slider Buddies
Side Applewood Bacon
Side Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Side Breakfast Sausage
Side Country Ham
Side Turkey Sausage
BRUNCH TO GO - SIDES MEATS ADD-ONS - Meats
BRUNCH TO GO - SIDES MEATS ADD-ONS - Sides
Fresh Fruit & Berries
Seasoned Home Fries
Sweet Potato Hash
White Cheddar Grits
Sidewinders Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Family Size Sidewinders Fries
Family Size Sweet Potato Fries
Egg Your Way
JUST Egg 'Made From Plants'
Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Single Pancake
Double Stack Pancakes
Triple Stack Pancakes
Just Classic French Toast
Vegan Mozzarella
Buttermilk Biscuit
Croissant
Wheat Toast
White Toast
Vegan Gluten-Free Toast
Sausage Gravy
Vegan Oat Milk Country Gravy
Blackened Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Blackened Salmon
Grilled Salmon
Blackened Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp
Steak
BRUNCH TO GO - SIDES MEATS ADD-ONS - Add-Ons
BRUNCH TO GO - Meats
Side Applewood Bacon
Side Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Side Breakfast Sausage
Side Country Ham
Side Turkey Sausage
Fresh Fruit & Berries
Seasoned Home Fries
Sweet Potato Hash
White Cheddar Grits
Sidewinders Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
BRUNCH TO GO - Sides
BRUNCH TO GO - Add-Ons
Family Size Sidewinders Fries
Family Size Sweet Potato Fries
Egg Your Way
JUST Egg 'Made From Plants'
Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Single Pancake
Double Stack Pancakes
Triple Stack Pancakes
Just Classic French Toast
Vegan Mozzarella
Buttermilk Biscuit
Croissant
Wheat Toast
White Toast
Vegan Gluten-Free Toast
Sausage Gravy
Vegan Oat Milk Country Gravy
Blackened Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Blackened Salmon
Grilled Salmon
Blackened Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp
Steak
Weekly Donut Special
House Made Soup
***BRUNCH SPECIALS***
NEST WITH US
Biscuits & Gravy
house-made buttermilk biscuits smothered in country sausage gravy / two eggs your way / choice of meat
Early Bird Tacos
choice of two white corn or flour tortillas / mojo pork / scrambled eggs / home fries / pico de gallo / cheddar jack cheese / side of blue corn tortilla chips
Buttermilk Pancakes
two fluffy pancakes / butter / maple syrup / choice of meat & side
Full NEST Omelet
three eggs / ham / cheddar / peppers / onions / mushrooms / home fries / choice of toast or biscuit
Seasonal Stuffed French Toast
brioche in sweet egg batter / lemon crème anglaise / strawberry cream cheese / choice of meat & side
Vegan French Toast
Classic French Toast with a vegan spin.
Shrimp & Grits
sautéed colossal shrimp / bacon / sausage / stone-ground white cheddar grits / scallion / shallot / tomato / green pepper / white wine butter sauce
Steak & Eggs
marinated steak / chimichurri / avocado / two eggs your way / choice of toast or biscuit
The Tradition
two eggs your way / choice of meat & side / choice of toast or biscuit
Ultimate BEC
applewood bacon / folded egg / american cheese / french toast / side of home fries
Scratch Made Soup
chef-inspired seasonal soup
Cowboy Chili
ground short rib & chuck blend / stewed tomatoes / kidney & black beans / corn / shredded cheddar / red onions / sour cream
SOUPS SALADS - SOUPS
SOUPS SALADS - SALADS
Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
tender mixed greens / grape tomatoes / carrots / cucumbers / red onions / choice of dressing
Side Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
Roma Crunch Salad
romaine-iceberg hybrid / parmesan crisp / creamy garlic dressing
Side Roma Crunch Salad
Scratch Made Soup
chef-inspired seasonal soup
Cowboy Chili
ground short rib & chuck blend / stewed tomatoes / kidney & black beans / corn / shredded cheddar / red onions / sour cream
SOUPS
SALADS
Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
tender mixed greens / grape tomatoes / carrots / cucumbers / red onions / choice of dressing
Side Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
Roma Crunch Salad
romaine-iceberg hybrid / parmesan crisp / creamy garlic dressing
Side Roma Crunch Salad
Cherry Smoked Bone-In Wings
choice of sauce: house buffalo / bbq / sweet chili teriyaki / habanero / garlic parmesan butter / served with shavers
BTB Sliders
choice of 2 or 4: local black angus beef / cheddar / caramelized onion / truffle aioli / tomato jam / toasted bun
Crispy Cauliflower
fresh cauliflower velveted florets
House Fried Pickles
breaded fried local pickles with spicy remoulade
Grazing Board
rotational assortment of artisanal items / chef selection of cured and smoked meats & cheeses / whole grain mustard / dried fruit & nuts / jam / gherkin / crackers
NEST FAVS
BRUNCH HANDHELDS
Dos Tacos
ADOBO CHICKEN or BRAISED SHORT RIB or MOJO PORK choice of two white corn or flour tortillas / baja sauce / pico de gallo / side of blue corn tortilla chips
The Right Club
turkey / bacon / smoked gouda / lettuce / tomato / avocado / chipotle mayo / choice of bread & side
American Burger
7oz. Brasstown grass fed beef patty / american cheese / lettuce / tomato / pickle spear / brioche bun
The Yard Bird
marinated grilled chicken sandwich / pesto aioli / roasted red pepper / aged white cheddar / milk bun /
The Hen Held
sous vide chicken salad on a flaky, buttery croissant / celery / grapes / onion / lettuce / tomato / choice of side
Pretzilla
beyond meat patty / vegan american cheese / lettuce / tomato / pickle / pub mustard / pretzel bun / choice of side
Kids French Toast
Kids Silver Dollar Pancakes
Kids Chiky Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Kids Hot Diggity Dog
Kids Slider Buddies
KIDS BRUNCH CORNER
SIDES MEATS ADD-ONS - Meats
Side Applewood Bacon
Side Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Side Breakfast Sausage
Side Country Ham
Side Turkey Sausage
Fresh Fruit & Berries
Seasoned Home Fries
Sweet Potato Hash
White Cheddar Grits
Sidewinders Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
SIDES MEATS ADD-ONS - Sides
SIDES MEATS ADD-ONS - Add-Ons
Family Size Sidewinders Fries
Family Size Sweet Potato Fries
Egg Your Way
JUST Egg 'Made From Plants'
Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Single Pancake
Double Stack Pancakes
Triple Stack Pancakes
Just Classic French Toast
Vegan Mozzarella
Buttermilk Biscuit
Croissant
Wheat Toast
White Toast
Vegan Gluten-Free Toast
Sausage Gravy
Vegan Oat Milk Country Gravy
Blackened Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Blackened Salmon
Grilled Salmon
Blackened Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp
Steak
Side Applewood Bacon
Side Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Side Breakfast Sausage
Side Country Ham
Side Turkey Sausage
Meats
Sides
Fresh Fruit & Berries
Seasoned Home Fries
Sweet Potato Hash
White Cheddar Grits
Sidewinders Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Family Size Sidewinders Fries
Family Size Sweet Potato Fries
Egg Your Way
JUST Egg 'Made From Plants'
Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Single Pancake
Double Stack Pancakes
Triple Stack Pancakes
Just Classic French Toast
Vegan Mozzarella
Buttermilk Biscuit
Croissant
Wheat Toast
White Toast
Vegan Gluten-Free Toast
Sausage Gravy
Vegan Oat Milk Country Gravy
Blackened Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Blackened Salmon
Grilled Salmon
Blackened Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp
Steak
Add-Ons
DINNER TO GO - STARTERS
Cherry Smoked Bone-In Wings
choice of sauce: house buffalo / bbq / sweet chili teriyaki / habanero / garlic parmesan butter / served with shavers
Crispy Cauliflower
House Fried Pickles
breaded fried local pickles with spicy remoulade
Grazing Board
BTB Sliders
local black angus beef / cheddar / caramelized onion / truffle aioli / tomato jam / toasted bun
Taphouse Mac & Cheese
bacon / shallots / jalapenos / three cheese sauce
Cowboy Chili
add a bowl of nest cowboy chili to your take out order / Brasstown grass fed ground beef / kidney & black beans / stewed tomatoes / shredded tomatoes / corn / shredded cheddar / red onions / sour cream
Scratch Made Soup
Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
tender mixed greens / grape tomatoes / carrots / cucumbers / red onions / choice of dressing
Side Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
Roma Crunch Salad
romaine-iceberg hybrid / parmesan crisp / creamy garlic dressing
Side Roma Crunch Salad
DINNER TO GO - SOUPS SALADS
DINNER TO GO - HAND HELDS
Dos Tacos
ADOBO CHICKEN or BRAISED SHORT RIB or MOJO PORK choice of two white corn or flour tortillas / baja sauce / pico de gallo / side of blue corn tortilla chips
The Right Club
turkey / bacon / smoked gouda / lettuce / tomato / avocado / chipotle mayo
American Burger
7oz. Brasstown grass fed beef patty / american cheese / lettuce / tomato / pickle spear / brioche bun
The Yard Bird
marinated grilled chicken sandwich / pesto aioli / roasted red pepper / aged white cheddar / milk bun
The Hen Held
Pretzilla
Red Wine Braised Short Rib
tender beef short rib / honey roasted carrots / chive mashed potatoes / crispy onion ring / wild mushroom red wine sauce
Sweet Potato Steak
grilled sweet potato / swiss chard / sorghum pilaf / vegetable demi
Steak Frites
grilled new york strip / caramelized port onion / rosemary truffle fries / english style steak sauce
Medi Style Salmon
roasted garlic / artichoke hearts / olives / sun-dried tomatoes / fingerling potatoes / lemon chive vinaigrette
Pan Seared Chicken
Chef's Seasonal Fish Selection
DINNER TO GO - ENTREES
DINNER TO GO - KIDS DINNER CORNER
Kids Chiky Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Kids Hot Diggity Dog
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Slider Buddies
Add Baguette
Add Blackened Chicken
Add Grilled Chicken
Add Blackened Salmon
Add Grilled Salmon
Add Steak
Add Blackened Shrimp
Add Grilled Shrimp
Fresh Fruit & Berries
Sidewinders Fries
Rosemary Truffle Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Basil Mashed Potatoes
Chive Mashed Potatoes
Garlicky Greens
Honey Roasted Carrots
Crispy Fried Pork Rinds
Blue Corn Chip Refill
DINNER TO GO - SIDES ADD-ONS
STARTERS
Cherry Smoked Bone-In Wings
choice of sauce: house buffalo / bbq / sweet chili teriyaki / habanero / garlic parmesan butter / served with shavers
Crispy Cauliflower
House Fried Pickles
breaded fried local pickles with spicy remoulade
Grazing Board
BTB Sliders
local black angus beef / cheddar / caramelized onion / truffle aioli / tomato jam / toasted bun
Taphouse Mac & Cheese
bacon / shallots / jalapenos / three cheese sauce
Cowboy Chili
add a bowl of nest cowboy chili to your take out order / Brasstown grass fed ground beef / kidney & black beans / stewed tomatoes / shredded tomatoes / corn / shredded cheddar / red onions / sour cream
Scratch Made Soup
Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
tender mixed greens / grape tomatoes / carrots / cucumbers / red onions / choice of dressing
Side Baby Lettuce Mix Salad
Roma Crunch Salad
romaine-iceberg hybrid / parmesan crisp / creamy garlic dressing
Side Roma Crunch Salad
SOUPS SALADS
HAND HELDS
Dos Tacos
ADOBO CHICKEN or BRAISED SHORT RIB or MOJO PORK choice of two white corn or flour tortillas / baja sauce / pico de gallo / side of blue corn tortilla chips
The Right Club
turkey / bacon / smoked gouda / lettuce / tomato / avocado / chipotle mayo
American Burger
7oz. Brasstown grass fed beef patty / american cheese / lettuce / tomato / pickle spear / brioche bun
The Yard Bird
marinated grilled chicken sandwich / pesto aioli / roasted red pepper / aged white cheddar / milk bun
The Hen Held
Pretzilla
Red Wine Braised Short Rib
tender beef short rib / honey roasted carrots / chive mashed potatoes / crispy onion ring / wild mushroom red wine sauce
Sweet Potato Steak
grilled sweet potato / swiss chard / sorghum pilaf / vegetable demi
Steak Frites
grilled new york strip / caramelized port onion / rosemary truffle fries / english style steak sauce
Medi Style Salmon
roasted garlic / artichoke hearts / olives / sun-dried tomatoes / fingerling potatoes / lemon chive vinaigrette