Best BLT I’ve ever had staff is super friendly and service was quick and amazing 10/10
Emily Canada
I’ve been visiting here for years and it’s still my favorite sandwich shop in RVA, especially in the Manchester area. The owners are wonderful and the food is like no other. Always a fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russ D (Rusty)
Coffee is decent. Dont ever have them heat up your pastry here. They put it in a %&$# microwave and wrap it in foil after so its nice and SOGGY by the time you eat it. What is the opposite of a nice pastry? A soggy pastry! What kind of idiot microwaves a pastry? I paid for coffee and pastry and I have, coffee and inedible soggy goop. I'm not exaggerating, it's like they poured water on the pastry before they nuked it. I'm never going to the place again. That is just absurd. The person said warm up in oven. Not warm up in microwave. I can see why this place is never busy now. Please go out of business faster so someone with half a clue can take over the space. I'll be taking my business to Gold Lion or even all the way to Panera with their terrible coffee. At least they dont give you wheat paste when you ask for a pastry.
In response to the reply from the owner; I didn't come back because I had places to be. That is why I buy coffee and pastry to go. Because I had not time for proper breakfast and a long day. Put you on blast on 2 whole platforms because your mess of a pastry meant I was going without anything to eat until I get home around 7pm. Dont worry I wont come back for you to make it right as you offered earlier. There really isn't anything appealing on your menu anyway.
Vegetarian options: only one vegetarian option.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Haines
Stopped in for coffee and a snack. Ended up with a delicious meal of a breakfast bowl with chorizo and GF mini waffles with bacon and hot honey. It was all DELICIOUS! My frosted mint iced mocha was good too. It did take quite a while for drinks & food, possibly because of a big group that was ahead of us. But the wait was totally worth it. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jules Dubois
Great food friendly staff! Great specials and pastries located in the heart of Manchester. Has become a weekly spot for us. They also have a community board ? always the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
adiva J
The food was amazing really good layed back cafe really cost efficient definitely a great place for a small meeting or something of that nature I love coming there
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chelsea Cotugno
Cafe Zata was my first breakfast experience when I moved to Richmond in 2020. Their sandwiches (for lunch and breakfast) would make any northerner feel at home. And their cheese selection allows for so many different combinations!
Just wanted to share my experience from the weekend. We visited a lovely family-owned restaurant in the heart of Manchester, Richmond, VA.
Let's dive right in.
We started off with a veggie omelet, but felt like we needed some more protein, so we added some blackened pepper turkey with home fries. Everything was absolutely delicious – the taste, texture, flavor, and the way it was prepared, all fantastic.
Then, we tried the blackened pepper turkey cold sandwiches, and they were bursting with flavor. The wheat bread was incredibly fresh and soft.
Vegetarian options: Veggie options are available.
Parking: No comment
Kid-friendliness: Outdoor seating for everyone including pets.
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bainbridge Sandwich, Smoked Salmon Salad, The 700 Sandwich, Main Street Sub, Chips, Corned Beef Hash, House-Made Chips, Toast, Lox, Poppy Seed Asiago Raisin Multi Grain, Yerba Mate, Pastrami Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel, Egg and Cheese, Egg & Cheese, Burgers, Bratwurst, Smoked Salmon, Breakfast Sandwich, Mocha Latte, Side Salad
DAVIDandSUSAN Nejako
The kindness of the woman at the register was appreciated. She seemed very gentle and kind.
My first visit I got to meet John and Joanna, the owners of Cafe Zata. From the introduction to finishing my fantastic lunch was a peaceful and satisfying experience. I chose The 700 as my first impression and was not displeased with my choice. I would like to assume that the rest of their menu is just as good as The 700. Will definitely return many many times to come. Thanks again!! Cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The 700 Sandwich, Chips
Shaunna G (The Belle and the Beard)
Such a great little place to eat. I work near here and we get take out every couple weeks. The burgers and fries are to die for
I got two breakfast sandwiches...one to eat, one to take with me. Been getting same here for years and love it. Bagel with egg, Swiss, chorizo sausage. A Been great. These two were extreme disappointment! The egg, minimal cheese was only a 'flavoring' to the bagel!. And the little sausage was just like little 'spread' that was barely enough if was HALF of the sandwich.Not in area often, so is a destination for me because was always So great!So disappointing
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Carlene Jackson
Fair pricing, delicious food and wonderful vibe. Big fan of the corned beef hash and any of the lavender drinks.
Parking: Only a few spots in the back but plenty of street parking around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash
CJ Hague
Great local, neighborhood café with cozy atmosphere, warm service, and even cozier food. Try a meat, egg, and cheese bagel—my favorite is chorizo; it comes as a layer of spicy sausage crumble. The coffee & espresso are great, and the café is always clean. Excellent place to bring family, friends, and/or coworkers.
This is the ideal coffee shop. Perfect atmosphere, plenty of space, and great customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, Mocha Latte
Best BLT I’ve ever had staff is super friendly and service was quick and amazing 10/10
I’ve been visiting here for years and it’s still my favorite sandwich shop in RVA, especially in the Manchester area. The owners are wonderful and the food is like no other. Always a fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee is decent. Dont ever have them heat up your pastry here. They put it in a %&$# microwave and wrap it in foil after so its nice and SOGGY by the time you eat it. What is the opposite of a nice pastry? A soggy pastry!
What kind of idiot microwaves a pastry? I paid for coffee and pastry and I have, coffee and inedible soggy goop. I'm not exaggerating, it's like they poured water on the pastry before they nuked it.
I'm never going to the place again. That is just absurd. The person said warm up in oven. Not warm up in microwave. I can see why this place is never busy now. Please go out of business faster so someone with half a clue can take over the space.
I'll be taking my business to Gold Lion or even all the way to Panera with their terrible coffee. At least they dont give you wheat paste when you ask for a pastry.
In response to the reply from the owner;
I didn't come back because I had places to be. That is why I buy coffee and pastry to go. Because I had not time for proper breakfast and a long day. Put you on blast on 2 whole platforms because your mess of a pastry meant I was going without anything to eat until I get home around 7pm.
Dont worry I wont come back for you to make it right as you offered earlier. There really isn't anything appealing on your menu anyway.
Vegetarian options: only one vegetarian option.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stopped in for coffee and a snack. Ended up with a delicious meal of a breakfast bowl with chorizo and GF mini waffles with bacon and hot honey. It was all DELICIOUS! My frosted mint iced mocha was good too. It did take quite a while for drinks & food, possibly because of a big group that was ahead of us. But the wait was totally worth it. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food friendly staff! Great specials and pastries located in the heart of Manchester. Has become a weekly spot for us. They also have a community board ? always the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing really good layed back cafe really cost efficient definitely a great place for a small meeting or something of that nature I love coming there
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cafe Zata was my first breakfast experience when I moved to Richmond in 2020. Their sandwiches (for lunch and breakfast) would make any northerner feel at home. And their cheese selection allows for so many different combinations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House-Made Chips, Egg & Cheese, Breakfast Sandwich
What's up, my fellow viewers!
Just wanted to share my experience from the weekend. We visited a lovely family-owned restaurant in the heart of Manchester, Richmond, VA.
Let's dive right in.
We started off with a veggie omelet, but felt like we needed some more protein, so we added some blackened pepper turkey with home fries. Everything was absolutely delicious – the taste, texture, flavor, and the way it was prepared, all fantastic.
Then, we tried the blackened pepper turkey cold sandwiches, and they were bursting with flavor. The wheat bread was incredibly fresh and soft.
Vegetarian options: Veggie options are available.
Parking: No comment
Kid-friendliness: Outdoor seating for everyone including pets.
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bainbridge Sandwich, Smoked Salmon Salad, The 700 Sandwich, Main Street Sub, Chips, Corned Beef Hash, House-Made Chips, Toast, Lox, Poppy Seed Asiago Raisin Multi Grain, Yerba Mate, Pastrami Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel, Egg and Cheese, Egg & Cheese, Burgers, Bratwurst, Smoked Salmon, Breakfast Sandwich, Mocha Latte, Side Salad
The kindness of the woman at the register was appreciated. She seemed very gentle and kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash
Restaurantji Recommends
My first visit I got to meet John and Joanna, the owners of Cafe Zata. From the introduction to finishing my fantastic lunch was a peaceful and satisfying experience. I chose The 700 as my first impression and was not displeased with my choice. I would like to assume that the rest of their menu is just as good as The 700. Will definitely return many many times to come. Thanks again!! Cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The 700 Sandwich, Chips
Such a great little place to eat. I work near here and we get take out every couple weeks. The burgers and fries are to die for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bainbridge Sandwich, House-Made Chips, Burgers
I got two breakfast sandwiches...one to eat, one to take with me. Been getting same here for years and love it. Bagel with egg, Swiss, chorizo sausage. A Been great. These two were extreme disappointment! The egg, minimal cheese was only a 'flavoring' to the bagel!. And the little sausage was just like little 'spread' that was barely enough if was HALF of the sandwich.Not in area often, so is a destination for me because was always So great!So disappointing
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Fair pricing, delicious food and wonderful vibe. Big fan of the corned beef hash and any of the lavender drinks.
Parking: Only a few spots in the back but plenty of street parking around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash
Great local, neighborhood café with cozy atmosphere, warm service, and even cozier food. Try a meat, egg, and cheese bagel—my favorite is chorizo; it comes as a layer of spicy sausage crumble. The coffee & espresso are great, and the café is always clean. Excellent place to bring family, friends, and/or coworkers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Loading...