Where can you get a Louisville Hot Brown in Richmond?

Garnett's Cafe at 2001 Park Avenue in the Fan serves a Louisville Hot Brown: turkey, cheddar and bacon open-faced on Italian with Mornay sauce.

What sides should you get at Garnett's Cafe?

Curt says to get the housemade pickles, and to go hungry or take half your sandwich to go.

A Richmond Local Favorite: Garnett's Cafe in the Fan

Curt Reichstetter

Oct 4

2 min read

Updated: Oct 8

Our business often takes us into the city, and after meeting our photographer for a video shoot at one of our listings, it was time for lunch. I'd always heard how great the food at Garnett's Cafe was, but I'd never actually been inside. With the cafe just around the corner, we decided to give it a try.

Garnett's Cafe storefront with striped awning at 2001 Park Avenue

The Louisville Hot Brown

They have an extensive sandwich menu, but the Louisville Hot Brown really caught my eye: sliced turkey, cheddar and bacon served open-faced on Italian bread and topped with Mornay sauce. My oh my! That sounded like heaven on a plate.

Heather makes a fabulous Hot Brown, usually sometime after Thanksgiving with leftover turkey, but last year turkey wasn't in the cards, so no Hot Brown for me. I was thrilled to see it on the menu, and this sandwich did not disappoint.

The Teacher, roast beef and Gorgonzola grilled on Italian, with housemade pickles at Garnett's

Heather's Pick: The Teacher

Heather got The Teacher, roast beef and Gorgonzola grilled on Italian, and she said it was very good. The sandwiches are huge, so go hungry or take half to go (that's what we did). And be sure to get the housemade pickles as your side.

Garnett's Cafe sandwich menu posted in the window

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Garnett's Cafe?

Garnett's Cafe is at 2001 Park Avenue in Richmond's Fan District.

What did Curt and Heather order?

Curt had the Louisville Hot Brown and Heather had The Teacher, with housemade pickles on the side.

Is this a paid endorsement?

No. This is simply Curt and Heather sharing a Richmond favorite as part of an ongoing series on Richmond-area local favorites.