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Richmond’s favorite coffee shops

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Lindsay Garrison

Richmond has no shortage of locally owned coffee shops and bakeries with quality coffee service that are perfect for this chilly time of year.

Below is a listing of quality establishments that made Richmond On The Cheap’s Favorite Coffee Shops listing with photos to highlight their strongest features.

Coffee Shops in Richmond

Numerous establishments serve up coffee as their main feature. Numerous bakeries’ coffee service accompanies delectable sweets, heightening the culinary experience. 

Best Café

located within the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia USA 23220-4007) serves up sandwiches, soup, salads, beverages and sweets in a spacious, light-filled space.

A wall of windows and terrace overlook a reflecting pool and the Robins Sculpture Garden. Located off the Atrium on the entry level. Admission to the VMFA is always FREE so you can enjoy the art for inspiration. There is also the possibility of live music or a performance taking place on Thursdays (jazz) or Fridays (DJs + wine and tours).

 

Can Can Brasserie

3120 W Cary St., Richmond, Virginia. This décor at Can Can Brasserie may transport you to Paris but the Cary Street locale with foot traffic and hustle and bustle will have you equally entertained and sated. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. Outdoor dining. Oo la la!

Great Harvest Bread Co.

13541 Midlothian Tpke Midlothian, VA 23113 – Mon. – Sat. Made from scratch whole grain breads, delicious sandwiches (catering available) and tasty treats. Great Harvest Bread Co. mills whole wheat on site daily. Order online https://great-harvest-bakery-cafe.square.site

Coffee making is an art at Great Harvest Bread Co. and the pastries are exceptional. / Photo credit: Great Harvest Bread Facebook.

 

Grit Coffee

409 Libbie Ave  Richmond, VA 23226 Serving coffee, espresso, tea, baked goods, and more. Outside patio seating available.

Idle Hands Bread Company

 407 Strawberry St., Richmond, Virginia 23220. Bakery specializing in 100% sourdough bread and pastry. Located in Richmond’s historic Fan District. Stay away from this bakery because addiction is real.

Sweet and savory French-style pastry, scones, biscuits and vegan options as well. Many seasonal options made with local products. Yum!

Perk Bon Air

2620 Buford Rd (Next to Joe’S Out!) Richmond, Virginia. Casual South of the James coffee and lunch spot in the heart of Bon Air next to Joe’s Out at the corner of Forest Hill and Buford Road.

 

Shore Dog

435 N Ridge Rd, Richmond, Virginia. Freshly roasted coffee, local food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and ice cream at Shore Dog Café, located in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center. Features Lamplighter Roasting Co. coffee beans and Homestead Creamery ice cream.

 

Stella’s Café

 1012 Lafayette St., Richmond, Virginia. Rustic & modern Greek cuisine, bringing the freshest ingredients & Mediterranean fare table side.

Stir Crazy Café

4015 MacArthur Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23227. Northside neighborhood establishment serving Counter Culture Coffee, Blue Ridge Bucha, Snowing in Space and Rostov’s Tea. Stop by for seasonal drink specials, and check in frequently for events.

Sugar & Twine

 2928 W Cary St, Richmond, Virginia. Groovy Carytown neighborhood vibe, beautiful pastries w/ flavors to entice your palate. From cookies and scones to muffins and cakes, keeps your sweet tooth satisfied.

 

Sub Rosa Bakery

620 N 25th St., Richmond, Virginia. Wood fired bakery and stone-milled operation located in the historic neighborhood of Church Hill specializing in the timeless craft of bread and pastry using organic, regional and heirloom grains, with new world and Turkish influences.

Notable menu items include pogaca (a Turkish empanada), lamb/beef borek (a Turkish hand pie.), French sweet and savory pastries as well as earthy breads.

Whisk

2100 E Main St., Richmond, Virginia. Offering Parisian-style pastries and bread, locally roasted coffee, fresh sandwiches, and wine & mimosas to the Shockoe Bottom and West End neighborhoods daily. Beware, the bake-at-home frozen croissants may become a habit.

 

Mark your calendar for National Coffee Day on September 29, when a number of national chains offer special deals for customers. 

 

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