The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café (Shockoe Slip)

I was craving a Saturday lunch spot in the neighborhood, but everything seemed shuttered for the day, so I ended up at Urban Farmhouse. Big letdown. I ordered their Cuban sandwich, but the bread was stale, and the meat was so scant it barely registered. As for the side of potato chips? It looked like they'd scraped the bottom of the bag onto my plate—crumbs galore, easier to scoop with a spoon than munch by hand. Won't be rushing back.

Despite some other reviews, our experience here was great. The atmosphere was great: light, bright and airy in a cool historic building. The staff were all very kind. Food was very good considering the limited kitchen space they have. It seems like they source high quality bread and other ingredients. We would definitely swing by again next time we’re in Richmond.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food in underwhelming… cooked well but no flavor .. very bland along with blah coffee. First time and will not be back.

Had a horrible experience there.

There were no pecans or celery in my chicken salad. FALSE

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Amazing service, food, coffee and juices. From out of town, but this would be a regular spot for me if I lived here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Panini

The pimento cheese tomato sandwich was delicious. The chai latte was OK. It was mostly milk. Great gluten free bread!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gluten Free Bread

I don’t recommend this place at all. I ordered a blue cheese chicken sandwich with fruits as a side. The fruits (blue berries) were not washed properly and I found a small hair in my sandwich!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

We arrived in Richmond last night and on our way to dinner we passed by this place and the smells...yum. so, this morning, my husband decided to get breakfast. 1) the coffee is AWFUL! If you want better reviews, trash your current roaster. 2) the oatmeal was too dry and inedible. Again, AWFUL. 3) the bacon and egg sandwich was pretty good.

We trashed our coffee and bought more elsewhere. The oatmeal got trashed. So, 3 coffees, oatmeal, breakfast sandwich, and $42 later, 2⭐️ . My husband said the staff were awesome, though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Arrogance. Completely ignored, had to leave, no one cared.

Service: 1

This places gives the bare minimum in everything you order yet charges so much. The salad is literally a plate of spinach and chicken, the oatmeal is plain with no honey or cinnamon….it’s like they put no effort into their items

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

I wanted to like this place but just could not. We tried the Virginia Ham sandwich, Tuna Sandwich, Egg and Bacon Sandwich, and the Peruvian Chicken and Veggie stew along with multiple lattes and juices. Sadly, none of it was good. The sandwiches were very rubbery tasting and had almost no flavor. The soup was good but size/price was ridiculous. The juices were unmixed and tasted like straight celery blended up. The lattes were pretty good but again, lacked flavor. Everything was very over priced and the workers weren’t helpful. I’m so sad as I wanted to like urban Farmhouse but it was very disappointing. So sadly, I won’t be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very friendly and comfortable environment with great espresso drinks and food. I look forward to going back!

Vegetarian options: Oatmeal is very good, as are smoothies and breakfast sandwiches.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have been wanting to try lunch at this nice looking shop for many years. Yesterday was my first and unfortunately last visit. The first couple of menu items that interested me were not available even though it was a few minutes after 12:00 pm on a Monday. The sandwich I chose was both subpar and expensive. I was also struck by the point of sales system that immediately wanted a tip even though I had to walk up to your counter and order my lunch. Then I had to walk back up to the counter to get my order.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

I want to love this place so I have been many times, but this is my last. I find the food subpar. Breakfast is better than lunch, but I had the worst $8 chai today. It tasted like bitter over-steeped black tea with some spices. The veggie sausage breakfast sandwich was good. I’ve had other things that were down right disgusting. I love the location and atmosphere. The problem is how one justifies $47 for 2 breakfast sandwiches, 2 chais, and a $5 tip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3