49 Best Cafes near Glen Allen

“Was walking the pups in the area and looked up places nearby I could sit outside with them and eat. I had a panini which was excellent but they are known for their wraps. The owner recommended the philly wrap as his favorite but the chicken ceaser wrap went viral and is wildly popular. He is very personable and kind. Offered me water and bowls for my pups. All in all it's a great lunch or breakfast stop!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“My hazelnut latte with cherry syrup was unique and super good to drink.

Eggplant tart was flaky and just spicy enough for me to enjoy with each sip of my drink

Located in a corner of the street the place was easy to find, they have indoor and limited outdoor seating options, very friendly staff.

Ngl it was worth taking the trip from NoVA to Richmond after all the reels I consumed🫠

10/10 for the coffee🔥“

“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!!“

“I order from Sidewalk a lot. I have lived across the street for 50 years and my grandson orders and picks up for me. I love the Chicken Quesadillas , the ceasar salad with the steak on top (very tender) and the club sandwich with fries the most. But I suggest a little more consistentcey (sp) with the quesadillas, sometimes you get 4 pieces and sometimes only 3, I guess it depends on who's cooking. I don't mind that so much as they are very good, but the salsa is not always fresh. Sometimes it has the bright red color indicating freshness and other times it has a darker almost brown color that is not as enjoyable to eat. I still will order but just check the salsa. Thank you. Very popular and good restaurant otherwise for years.“

“Great coffee, cheerful service, and excellent people watching. What more could you ask for in a. coffee place?“

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

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

“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.“

“A friend and I thoroughly enjoyed dinner at Amuse after viewing Fine Arts & Flowers. The service and ambiance were excellent. I appreciated the complementary fennel, celery and apple shrub. It was delicious and a nice surprise. The bread offered was also delicious. While my friend and I both enjoyed our shrimp and grits, we were a little dismayed that the shrimp was tough and removing the tales required transferring each shrimp to our bread plate and using knife and fork to remove the tail- a cumbersome and somewhat messy process. We were also disappointed that our dessert choice of carrot cake was sold out. Despite these two matters, we had a very nice evening and plan to return.“

“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 :)“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“Great food, awesome staff.“

“Do yourself a favor today and get the Pumkin Spice smoothie - it literally tasted like a homemade pumpkin pie blended with whipped cream and you are going to want the coziest socks to go with your coziest nap after. What's mind blowing is that it is packed with protein that happens to taste like holiday deserts.
Not only are these smoothies so good they give you feelings, the vibe and atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and it is impossible not to see the care put into every order.
Have a whole experience here while supporting local - I cannot recommend this place enough.“

“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!“

“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🙏🙏“

“Great, year-round market!“

“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“

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

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

“Great selection of fresh vegetables and the widest variety of indian groceries and spices around!“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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 staff and an eclectic variety of foodstuffs and merchandise. All-around above-average experience. The crowds were small, the lines were short, the shelves adequately stocked, and the sales associates (though meager in number) were responsive and helpful. I can honestly say that I would recommend this business to my friends and family, should they find themselves in need of the types of services this business purports to provide. And should I find myself in need of their services, as well, I would not hesitate to patronize them in the future.“

“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 😋“

“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.“

“Great smoothies, juices, and bowls. My go-to after workout treat. Blue Suede Shoes is my favorite smoothie.“