Bernie's Ends Cash-only Rule

March 24, 2026 · 1:24 read

Category: Food & Drink

Show: Eat It, Virginia!

"I know it's for the best — but I'm still sad." After more than 50 years as a cash only restaurant, Bernie's in Henrico's West End is now accepting credit and debit cards. And the feelings about that

"I know it's for the best — but I'm still sad."

After more than 50 years as a cash only restaurant, Bernie's in Henrico's West End is now accepting credit and debit cards. And the feelings about that are... complicated.

Co-owner Susan Crone has kept Bernie's exactly the same since the 1970s. The flags. The register. The sandwiches. All of it — exactly as it always was. Until now.

Do you miss the way things were or are you ready to tap to pay? Tell us in the comments. 👇