49 Best Cafes near Bon Air

“I highly recommend Front Porch for those who are gluten free. I am extremely sensitive and I had no issues. The GF bread was normal size! The Reuben was yummy, the potato salad was delicious and creamy, and the pound cake was so so good!!“

“How can something be so beautiful and so yummy at the same time?! I absolutely love Perk for their coffee drinks, gluten free bagels sandwiches, their staff is the best… you def gotta check em out!“

“This business is a one-of-a-kind idea and a great outing idea for small groups, dates, or family game nights. The owners and employees are so helpful and there are limitless games to choose from. All employees can recommend, help set up, and teach you how to play any game. There are also solo games, if you’re waiting for your party to arrive, or are just going solo. Pricing for games is cheap and unlimited, what more could you ask for?“

“This was my favorite food in Richmond for breakfast/lunch. The people are friendly and patient with questions. The space is warm and inviting, but room for quiet work or reading too. And OMG! the food. I ordered it 3x in 5 days, including some to take home. Don’t miss this gem!“

“Front counter staff is friendly and quick and if you've been there, you've likely met the owner, Olaf. He takes great care of his guests. The place is super clean with tons of seating. Clearly, everyone has found out about it because it's busier every time I go—and I almost always run into someone I know. But there's still plenty of seating. High-quality coffee and food, great atmosphere, and you're supporting a local small business.“

“Went today for the first time and got a chicken salad wrap! Greg was super friendly and quick, and the chicken salad was very good!!

Will be back in the future!

(P.S the building looks like a corporate office in the outside but don’t let that confuse you)“

“One of the warmest coffee shops with amazing staff - but the coffee is the real showcase. Incredible!“

“Best place in RVA for Breakfast“

“What's not to love about Stir Crazy? It's the ideal coffee shop. Nice, friendly neighborhood sort of place on MacArthur, very popular with all ages and for good reasons. The best thing about the place is the staff, they are just the greatest, every single one of them. I can't say enough good things about them. I'm a retired old fogey and I go there a lot; I am very comfortable there.“

“Friendly Staff. The best teas that I have had I could drink one every day and the mochi doughnuts are delicious,with a wide variety of unique flavors!“

“What a wonderful experience! Thank you Kip for such a delightful afternoon ! Your wonderful teas, delicious food, excellent service, cozy atmosphere AND incredible spirit made tea with my daughter and her sweet friend so special! You, my new friend, are a gem and it is so obvious that you are a true disciple of Christ! If anyone is looking to escape the many stressors in our world today, I urge you to make a reservation at Tea With Kip! The tea and homemade food are all superb, the entertainment is perfect, and the calming environment lends to a "stress relieving" afternoon!“

“My best friend and I scheduled an afternoon tea to celebrate our friendship The Queen’s Library Tea Room was perfectly perfect. The service, food and tea were all amazing. This is a must do in Richmond! We will be back!“

“Stopped by The Sidewalk Cafe for a bite after visiting the Capitol.
We had the gyro, the roasted pork sandwich, and the portobello sandwich. They were all absolutely delish. The portions were huge- we went home with half a sandwich and fries as leftovers. The atmosphere is your favorite hometown bar. Just over all a great experience.“

“Best BLT I’ve ever had staff is super friendly and service was quick and amazing 10/10“

“My favorite is the salmon Paninis! The environment is relaxing, and calm.“

“Went to grab coffee waited about 15 min for coffee and had to leave it was super slow and lost money .. truly just thought it would be a much quicker experience have never had this issue before but hopefully things will improve“

“The back patio is amazebeans!“

“A little on the pricey side but food was so good, its like I cooked it myself. I was very surprised and happy about that. Usually going out to eat isn't as good as home-cooked meals. Staff was very friendly and even though its not sanitary in my opinion, they have a sitting area with a bunch of children's books and toys for little ones. They even printed out holiday themed menus for children with coloring page on the back. We plan on coming here again.“

“And great mimosas! Also a nice patio to enjoy the day.“

“I had the Atlantic omelette and I was so impressed. It truly had lump crab and lobster in the omelette some omelettes when you deal with seafood are skimpy with the crab and lobster, but hands-down Lulu was one of the best and their omelette was truly well done sometimes omelettes are not cooked all the way through. It was just an amazing experience for me, I was thoroughly impressed. I will be coming back lol 😂 I saw 👀 the chicken and red velvet waffles!“

“Amuse was the perfect lunch spot on Valentine's Day. We were seated right by the window, which was a nice surprise. The service was excellent and food was perfect from start to finish. The special raspberry/rose soda made in house was delicious! Highly recommend andding Amuse to your plans when you visit the VMFA.“

“I enjoyed a Make Your Own breakfast burrito and iced coffee.“

“Best chicken sandwich I ever ate I'm my life..Like the location and atmosphere..Loved the Nehi soda and other drinks they have without having the nanotechnology inside the drinks..Expect to see me as a regular because food was delicious 😋“

“Food is always great, and Walt and Rob really care about their customers. The crockpot soups in the winter are to DIE FOR!“

“Delicious! It was a surprise to find the cafe located in a business office park, but it is a perfect spot for local businesses and people who live close by. Chicken salad sandwich was amazing & breakfast muffin with bacon and egg so good time for cake :)“

“Great food, awesome staff.“

“First time at Nate’s today as we were passing through on our way home to NC. OMG the best bagel ever and that’s coming from a Jersey Girl. Can’t wait for the next trip!!!!“

“Sub Rosa Bakery offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with a beautifully designed interior. The bakery features a unique selection of both sweet and savory baked goods. We especially enjoyed the sour cherry pistachio croissant, which was soft yet flaky and made with fresh ingredients. The chai tea latte was a bit subtle in flavor and could benefit from a bolder profile. Lines can get long and seating is limited, so visiting early is recommended.“

“Absolutely friendly and wonderful staff, great food, and we witnessed a moment of humanity and kindness from a staff member I assume is the manager toward a woman who came in after us that nearly made me cry. The food is great and that’s reason enough to go back, but their mission of community support and visible and heartfelt recognition of the humanity of others in our community will have us going back again and again. Cannot wait to return! 15/10.“

“I do not recommend. I want to shop small but this place is not it. Very slow service.“

“The owner is so sweet! She and her husband are so friendly and nice. Come for the food and for the conversations ^^ she makes great drinks! They have delicious ice cream flavors and a great way to get out of the sun - come check it out!

Also check out these fruit arrangements! So beautiful - she does it all by herself. Ask about these packages!

Also, look at these ice cream flavors - cinnamon churro and cotton candy! You gotta check it out.“

“Took my German client to this amazing restaurant and she was blissful! I’ve been many times and try to share this phenomenal dining experience with others whenever possible. High quality ingredients, all dishes are made to order and fresh and hot and delicious, generous portions and the bread is to die for! The server was delightful and so was the gentleman running the front. I can’t say enough good things! Go, enjoy!“

“Great, year-round market!“

“What an amazing place and people! Yesterday was our first time going there and we were blown away by the experience. We received a delicious hot meal, fellowship and groceries. Thank you guys so much!“

“Better than Ihop !! Clean and amazing service“

“I tried 3 different baked items:

1. Red Bean Bun
2. Japanese Curry Bun
3. Savory Chicken Sandwich
4. Milk tea

I enjoyed the savory chicken sandwich the most it was soooo good! The Japanese curry was good. The red bean bun is not what I thought it would be, but it is okay. They were very generous with the Boba and the milk tea was delicious (better priced than most places).“

“Yum! Their Blanchard coffee selection is yummy. I've only tried 3 drinks, so I'm still choosing a favorite. From the pastry side, great options--muffins are tasty and the sweet potato biscuits are definitely on point. Finally, the ability to eat a panini outside in a courtyard...priceless.“

“I was visit my parents and walked through our neighborhood to get some local coffee and breakfast on a Sunday morning. While I couldn’t sit/order inside because of the dogs, the barista was more than accommodating to take my order from their outdoor seating and bring me my food and drink. I don’t think it was on the menu but I ordered and espresso soda (espresso, club soda, vanilla syrup) and the barista was once again very accommodating and made it no problem. It was super good! I also ordered an egg and cheese on an English muffin which was delicious. Seemed like white cheddar and a soft fried egg. Would highly recommend this local place! I also appreciated how early they were open on a Sunday morning. I paid about $11 before tipping.“

“First time eating at First Watch and it was a great lunch.“

“I recently organized a couple of catering orders from The Smoky Mug, and it was an exceptional experience, largely thanks to Dan’s superb accommodations and friendliness. The catering itself exceeded expectations. I highly recommend The Smoky Mug for their top notch BBQ, and kudos to Dan for making our events a resounding success!“

“They did an excellent job. The food was fresh and delicious. The employees were respectful and kind. I hope they maintain this standard. The Panera on Rt 1 ( formerly jeff davis highway ) could learn a thing or two. Thank you for the wonderful meals.“

“Clean, fast cashiers, and everthing you need, plus more“

“I love this Café! Everything is so fresh and sold a price.“

“First Watch is now our favorite breakfast place to go. It was really bad years ago as far as time to serve. It was so bad we would drive to the one in west end and still be done sooner. After they removed the manager and automated the ordering system, we now give it an A+.“

“Absolutely love this place, recommend 10 out of 10.“

“Service a bit slow but food was excellent and coffee charged our day!“

“Tbh, I recommend everything! We met her at NuVegan about two weeks ago, and was thoroughly impressed! She had samples that inspired us to buy about five products. But wait, we ordered (sea moss & brownies) yesterday, and she delivered by hand today, all the way from Richmond to Newport News!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Try it, you’ll love it!“