45 Best Cafes near Glen Allen

“Just randomly found this place and was pleasantly surprised! Food was great and Greg the owner is super friendly! We got the Chicken Caesar Wrap and the Philly Chicken Wrap. The food was fresh and made to order right in front of us and it was delicious! I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back. We also got the Lavender Lemonade and it was awesome as well! Give it a try you won’t be disappointed!“

“Perfect performance venue with the best audience on the planet.“

“The customer service was outstanding.“

“Best Panera in the 804 hands down. The best service in town. If you want fire a Mac and cheese, bacon turkey bravo, or even a meddie veggie sandwich they will DELIVER. they put the ATE in 804. Addy and Rosa are the best. They provide quick and kind service!“

“It’s incredible...probably the best Indian food in Richmond. Maybe some of the best...period. Chicken 65 and butter chicken are insanely good.“

“I had a good experience overall at this Panera. Service was prompt and efficient, and the dining area was being kept in great shape—everything looked well-maintained.

I did take one star off because the atmosphere felt a bit impersonal. There was no greeting when I walked in, which set a colder tone. Also, the bathroom needed attention; there were paper towels on the floor and it didn’t feel as clean as the rest of the restaurant.

Still, solid service and a well-kept space. I’d return.“

“There is a wide variety of choices. Sandwiches, soups, salads, a children's menu. There was no wait time. We ordered grilled cheese sandwiches. The kids had turkey and cheese sandwiches and yogurt
.We searched for Panera bread because we were tired of eating fast food“

“Best place in RVA for Breakfast“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Sub Rosa is THE bakery in Richmond! I live about 2 hours away and always make sure I stop by when I’m passing by. It’s about half a mile off the highway, so it’s easy. There’s no parking lot, so finding parking can be an issue, but don’t let that discourage you!

The bread and baked goods are as close to being in Europe as I’ve found (I lived abroad for 8 years). Crusts are light, flaky and leave a little butter on your lips. Everything is fresh and full of flavor. Staff is always friendly and welcoming.

They serve and sell both Recluse and Afterglow coffee - both are excellent local beans.

Seriously - you can’t go wrong here!“

“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!!“

“Went for my birthday after a burlesque show. Was open late and was super busy. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and affordable. I ordered the potato skins and buffalo wings off the appetizer menu. I got way more than expected for a nice price. Will be back again.“

“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!“

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

“Amuse is one of our favorite restaurants in Richmond, Virginia for many reasons: First and foremost is the excellent food prepared by Chef Will Burgess and his staff. My wife and I dined there 2 nights ago; we had an interesting, delicious asparagus appetizer, her salmon entree was perfect, and I had the most delicious vegan entree I have ever had; it was a harissa mushroom dish with an incredibly amazing light sauce. The service and ambiance are also always wonderful.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 :)“

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

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

“Great food, awesome staff.“

“The food is always delicious and the staff is super friendly!“

“The breakfast menu is HUGE! Very impressed with everything they have to offer. The breakfast quesadilla was amazing, as were the fluffy sweet cream pancakes. We’ll be back for dinner later this week! Thank you for bringing this amazing building back to life.“

“I normally don't do ratings. I'm not a coffee drinker but I'm hooked. The best people you will ever meet.. Thank you Jamie and Starr.. Starbucks get out the way FoodiO is on your coattail.“

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

“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!!!!“

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

“Great, year-round market!“

“I will turn 75 years old on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. All I want for my birthday is some of the delicious pub grub from The Cask Cafe, and a growler or two of selections from the world’s (and Richmond’s) greatest brews. Unfortunately, this will be via touch-free curbside pickup. I’d much rather sit at the bar and chat about the role of diacetyl in English pub bitters, or the varieties of Bohemian or Moravian hops available in commercial Czech lagers...but not this year. The cask is Richmond’s best bar for real beer afficionados, IMHO. DAN MOUER“

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

“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!“

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

“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 have not used Fodrey Catering as of yet, but I can attest to the Jamie’s character and that of her staff. We appreciate how she goes above and beyond to communicate and build a relationship with her customers to understand their needs! Thank you, Jamie!
Stacey from Mercy Mall“

“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!“

“Healthy options, clean atmosphere and friendly employees! I always know I can get fresh and yummy food for me and my family!!!“

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

“Very sweet and helpful staff! The cafe’s lighting is wonky but the place is neat and clean.
The boba was definitely one of the best I’ve purchased, no exaggeration. I also got the rainbow cake. Speaking as a cake addict, the texture was soft and just sweet enough. The frosting was a bit hard though and a bit too sweet. The sprinkles on it added the best crunch as well.
There was barely 2 minutes of wait time. I was in and I was out.
Definitely an underrated cafe in the area. Absolute cinema🙌 Prepare for a usual customer🙏🙏“

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

“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 😋“