43 Best Cafes in Richmond

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I have been twice now and both times the food was great. The view is outside is gorgeous btw. Now as for the food the menu is a variety of dishes themed from different parts of the world. It honestly doesn’t matter what you get it’s going to be delicious. If it’s on the menu when you go I highly recommend the Georgian flatbread, the bao buns, the chorreadas, or the cachapas!“

“The wife and i Stopped in after a dr appt...wow.. I had the buffalo wings and cheese steak with fries. Wings were wet and crispy. Steak sub was fantastic packed with meat. Fries were good. Wings came with cucumbers..idk what they did to them but dam they were the best I've had. Wife had a cheeseburger she enjoyed it the bun was great. Both breads were nice. Food was awesome. Prices were very reasonable for the amount of food and the quality.Next time we're over this way definitely stop back in.. 10 outta 10“

“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🔥“

“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!“

“The back patio is amazebeans!“

“Great food, awesome staff.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Our go-to for desserts, and they just happen to be vegan! Flavorful, beautifully prepared, unique items you can't find elsewhere. The savory options are amazing too, they are magicians with seitan. Don't miss their seasonal offerings for holidays! Most recently we had a delicious box of items for high tea from their Mothers' Day menu and everything was perfect and fresh. We are really lucky to have Sunflower Gardenz in our city, a hidden gem for sure“

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

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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 :)“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Love the place and her charm.“

“Great, year-round market!“

“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!!!!“

“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“

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

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

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

“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!“

“My friend and I went for lunch today at Lulabelles, the food was delicious. We had a $20 gift certificate to put towards a $36 bill and gave our server a $20 tip which seemed to be quite generous. Barely offend you that she whisked what was left on our table away, then returned a couple of minutes later to rather abruptly tell us that they had reservations coming in on the next half hour, the implication being that we had best get out of there. I have worked with the public all of my life, and I know there is a way to communicate, she needs to learn it. I only wish we had our $20 back!“

“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 😋“

“Love Brecotea! This was my husband's and my first time at this location (we usually go to the one on Broad in the West End) and we came late in the day, near closing time, hence the reduced pastry options - the video shows what was left. The most popular options go earlier, so come early for the best selection.

Same menu as the other locations, as far as I can tell. My go to are the sparkling fruit teas, and my husband likes their boba tea. This location has some unique seating options. It's better for 2-3 people groups, though there is the round seating/tables if you're with a larger group. It's quite aesthetic, and unique from the other locations. More plants and greenery in this location.“