I made a list of places that I wanted to visit in Richmond and fat rabbit bakery is so highly…read moretalked about that it had to be on the list. We tried coffee, tea and buttermilk biscuits with jam and honey butter. Great service and cute coffee shop.

I have really good experience here. I love the space. It's great for a casual breakfast or getting…read morea little work done outside of the office. The chocolate cake here is unrivaled. I don't even like frosting and whatever they did with this buttercream has changed my life. I highly recommend the Lyle-O, hop tart (literally any flavor), that buttermilk biscuit, and a slice of cake! Only thing missing from the menu is a good Matcha. The service is usually pretty decent. And it's always cozy inside.

Wowzers!!! What a cool bakery. There was a long line due to it being covered in the local magazine…read morein town. Worth the wait. Very savory and not too sweet. The lamb pastry and the sour cherry pistachio ones were outstanding!! See photos.

Took me 4ever to make it down to church hill to try this place out but finally got to try it out…read moretwice in the past couple of months. Go early to get the best selection. The first time I went with my daughter on a Saturday in July and we got there around 10:45am and there was a decent 15 minute line. By the time we got inside and had a look at the bakery case there wasn't a lot of choices. We got an almond croissant and a spinach feta tart. Also got an iced jasmine latte which was surprisingly good- slightly floral and not overly sweet. I'm always on the lookout for a good almond croissant. Unfortunately the almond croissant did not live up to expectations. Not the worst I've had- I liked the filling but the bottom layers looks like it suffered from failed lamination. It was one layer and overly baked. The layers on the tart were better and the flavors were great. On our second visit we got there at 8:30am on a Saturday and had way more selection: chocolate almond croissant, pain aux currant, sour cherry and pistachio croissant, morning bun. Chocolate croissant was better than the almond croissant cause chocolate pretty much makes everything taste better but not sure the layers on the bottom were any better. My favorite was the cherry and pistachio croissant. Lots of flavor and puff pastry was done well. The morning bun was good, but it was nothing special. Disappointing bc was expecting something great. My other favorite was the.pain aux currants. I went with several family members the second time and we all agreed our favorites were the sour cherry and pistachio croissant as well as the pan aux currants. Staff was friendly and helpful on both our visits. Parking can be a challenge, but you should be able to find something as long as you're up for a walk. No steps needed to get in the place so handicap friendly but seating inside is kinda limited but decent for the size of the place. There's also a few outdoor tables but there's no shade.

My husband and I have lived in the area for years and only visited Williams bakery just this week…read more We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the baked goods, which were quite delicious. We'll definitely be back.

I added this bakery to one of my collections, but every time I happened to be in the area, it was…read moreclosed. The day I stopped by, they were about to close and had sold out of a lot of their inventory, but I was only there for the cinnamon rolls. I purchased the last bag of them and a single glazed donut. The cinnamon rolls were good, but that donut! It was deeelish! I'll definitely visit again. I just have to get align my schedule better with their store hours.

I stand by this: Honey Baked Bee is hands-down the best bakery and coffee shop in Richmond…read more I've made it my mission to try just about every coffee shop in the RVA area--and I'm not exaggerating when I say I've visited nearly all of them. This one is my favorite by far. The coffee is consistently incredible, the breakfast pastries are amazing, and the baked sweets are some of the best you'll find anywhere. If you go, do yourself a favor and order the banana bread latte. It's easily my favorite drink in Richmond. One of the things that makes this place so special is the owner, Shannon. She bakes her own fresh bread, creates all kinds of delicious treats, and even makes homemade goodies for your dogs, which is such a thoughtful touch. And don't leave without asking Shannon about the history of the building and its ghost stories. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, it's a fun story that adds even more charm to an already wonderful little spot.

Honey Baked Bee was as surprise find for me on a Sunday when I went to Libby Hill Park! It's like…read morehalf a mile away, I think, if not less. I wanted to read at the park, but wanted something to munch on! They were going to be closing in 20 minutes when I got there! There was the one barista at the counter. She didn't seem too friendly, but that may have been because she was getting ready to close the cafe and was just tired. I ordered a large strawberry refresher, a macaron, a cupcake and a breakfast poptarte ! I loved everything flavor wise! The refresher was tasty, it was a just a bit too sweet for me, but good regardless. The macaron was good, the cupcake wasn't too sweet and the breakfast pastry was perfectly flavorful. Overall, I had a good experience. I would love to spend some time in the cafe when they're open because they give off a cozy vibe! The short time I spent in there while waiting for my order, I noticed a lot of art is displayed. I'm assuming they sell work from local artists and artisans. I would definitely recommend stopping by and tasting something from their menu!

When something is a passion project, you can just feel it when you walk in. And Europa Crust is…read morethat. I walked in after seeing their sign on the sidewalk last week (I'd had a meeting nearby and was walking back to my car). It's just a tiny shop with the most beautiful loaves of bread. I left with a gorgeous loaf of rye, but they still had a few options when I arrived in the afternoon on a weekday pretty close to their closing time (several types were sold out, but I still had options). The founder of Europa Crust seems a little obsessed with bread, and residents of Richmond, that's to your benefit. Bread lovers, stop and check it out.

I needed a tasty gift for an important gathering and after doing a quick Google search I found…read moreEuropa Crust. The place has a lot of charm. The breads are in the window, on a shelf, and in a basket. I went for the Rustic Italian bread which was a hit! The woman behind the counter had the charm that matched the place. She was very warm, welcoming, and sweet. I highly recommend trying this place. Enjoy!

This little spot has amazing pastries. I got a blueberry muffin, which was really moist and…read moredelicious and I tried a breakfast sandwich on a croissant. The croissant was huge. The sandwich overall was a bit dry, but it was still tasty. Highly recommend this place.

The food is great. No issues there. Always fresh, quality and consistent sandwiches and bevs. Great…read moreplace to perch if you wanna get some work done and they have a cute, charming patio around back. The service is 0 for 4. The staff is rude and it's a different issue every time. I've been charged $13 for a ham and cheese croissant because they didn't "have a button to ring it in properly." I've been given roast beef and told it was ham by another staff member saying "ham turns brown when you heat it up." I've witnessed gossip about customers at the register, arguments between staff while I'm waiting for my food and being told they don't have an item I'm looking directly at. Maybe it's the age of the staff members or the lack of overall experience, knowledge, consideration...pick one, but the service alone keeps me from coming back to this quaint, local bakery.

One of the RVA spots I miss the most since moving away. New…read moreowners same delicous pasteries and great service! I had a smashed croissant that maybe the best thing I ever ate.....if you have not tried one, run!!!! My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Stopped by this morning to get some pastries, and they did not disappoint! We got the Boston Cream…read moreand the Lavender Earl Gray croissants, both of which were generously stuffed with flavored cream and huge in size! Also picked up two chocolate croissants for the kids. Everything was delicious and the staff was super friendly!

Their products are excellent, so is the ambiance, and so is the service. I just wish I lived closer…read moreso I could be a regular. Every time I have friends or family visiting from out of town, I take them to Ironclad. They're always impressed with it.

Gorgeous coffee house. Had the matcha latte, absolutely wonderful…read more Brought friends here from out of town, they loved their beverages. We sat in the tables by the big open entrance. We had a lovely time. It was a perfect outing.