The holiday peppermint mocha during the winter season is incredible! I love how the sweetness level can be customized. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

TL;DR: Great vibes and space, yummy lattes This place is conveniently located off Broad Street and has a decent parking lot, as well as tons of street parking in the back. As soon as you enter, you get hit in the face with the wonderful smell of coffee beans. They have them displayed everywhere and available for purchase. Lots of different options. The space is large and vibes were great. Even on a gloomy day, the tall large windows brought in tons of natural light. Just great DRINKS: ~Handshake Hot Coffee (3/5: Personal Preference Rating): Coffee was good and hot, but the beans we chose were on the sour side, which isn't to our palate, but if you like that, then it was great! ~Iced Coffee (2.5/5: Personal Preference Rating): Strong iced coffee but, again, the beans used were a little too sour for my taste, but the overall strength of the coffee was wonderful. ~Banoffee Latte - Hot (5/5): So yummy! Had a subtle sweetness, and could definitely taste the banana flavor. Delicious! Overall, we really enjoyed this place. Had lots of creamer and sweetener options! Just wish they had almond milk, but they have oat milk and whole milk for their lattes! read more

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There is nothing better than Blanchard's coffee. Period. The flavors aren't too sweet and the drinks are consistent every single time. This is my Saturday morning treat to myself, every Saturday. Do yourself a favor and start going here if you don't already. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Vanilla Iced Latte with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'll start by saying that Blanchard's is a great place to get a standard latte with house-made ingredients. The vanilla latte is great, for example. The drip coffee is usually good, too, and they offer many well-roasted blends and single origin coffees. Unfortunately, the service experience has gone severely downhill in a variety of ways recently. Most jarring is the fact that even remotely friendly ordering service has been absent in recent visits to the Forest Hill location. The last three times we went there, the person taking orders was all but scowling the whole time, and sometimes did not even greet us with a hello or anything, nor say anything like "thank you" when we completed our order. Bad days happen, as do busy periods that put time for politeness at a premium such that treating customers like more than a cold business transaction is more difficult, but that should not be the norm. Three visits like this in a row suggest that, unfortunately, it is. This decline in service is also apparent in staff knowledge of the menu. Getting a black coffee other than a batch brew seems to be a roll of the dice presently. I've been to all three of their locations at various times this year, and only at one location was the barista able to make a single-cup brew. Even there, the barista who took the order could not tell me what beans were available to use for that and had to call over another barista to answer that question. Finally, while the seasonal beverages are creative and tasty, they are also a roll of the dice. Our most recent experience with this has been ordering the strawberries and cream latte, which is advertised to come with pandan cold foam, but came with no foam at all, two visits in a row. We did not request any alternative ingredients or omissions, so it's unclear why this was omitted. Hopefully this is simply a bad season for Blanchard's. Before the past year or so, I never experienced any of these issues. However, I'm definitely more hesitant now to bring friends here or recommend Blanchard's to acquaintances. read more

I find this gem after doing a morning walk That had me as soon as I opened the door and seen all the beautiful live plants and local art work! I tried their rose latte and it has become one my favorites! It was so delicious. The staff & barista was super helpful Here's a few photos I took when I was there read more

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Terrible service. Coffee was nothing special. Go somewhere else. Really bad vibes in there.

This past weekend I tried Blanchards brunch menu and it was great! On Saturdays the Broad st location offers a limited brunch menu while supplies last! It was very reasonably priced and the items on the menu paired great with there already really good drinks. We got the frittata and the bread pudding and both were so good! I had the autumn cold coffee and it was the perfect fall drink, and not too sweet for someone who doesn't love sweet fall drinks. As always everyone was very friendly and the shop was cute as ever! Can't wait to go back! read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The look of the coffee caught me off guard a bit. I ordered a strawberries and cream iced latte and it was green?? I guess the green cold foam was because of the flavor, but it was odd. I did ask for almond milk, but was offered oat milk instead (that's perfectly fine). The staff was friendly and welcoming. However, it was very loud inside. The overall look inside was minimal and chic. read more

This coffee shop has the cutest aesthetics - nice wooden theme with a simple, modern look and plant decor. My boyfriend and I were in town and wanted to stop by for our coffee fix in the morning. As we entered, the baristas welcomed us immediately. We tried the latte and a cafe au lait with oat milk. Their only dairy options are whole milk and oat milk! The latte was super good; asked for half sweet - it was very smooth and creamy. The handshake brewed coffee was a perfect blend of nuttiness and chocolate tone which are my favorite! We sat and enjoyed our coffee slowly, and I ended up buying some of their coffee beans too - dark as dark! Can't wait to try the beans too. read more

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Beautiful and bright location. Perfectly made latte. Great spot to meet up with a friend. Online ordering was easy and fast.

During my short visit to RVA I had met a friend who was also a coffee lover who had recommended Blanchard's to me as her number one choice. I visited the cafe with my friend and we both got a 12 oz mocha with whole milk. The coffee was solid and the milk froth was perfect from the mocha. They also sell a ton of beans for those that want to take some home. Highly recommend. read more

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Cool little spot here in Richmond, VA. Good coffee, good vibes. Lots of indoor seating as well as outdoor. Staff are friendly read more

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Great Coffee for sure! I give it 4 starts because sometimes the staff is not too friendly, they are always super busy and there's a line most of the time. The place is nice to sit and have a chat or just to work for a couple of hours. They have a new outdoor space that's nice and comfortable. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Iced Oatmeal Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So impressed with Blanchard's drinks! We got the pour-over Layo Taraga, it has a hint of passion fruit and jasmine. It almost tasted like we're drinking tea! Very rich and aromatic. I also tried the Iced Vanilla Oat Milk Latte - highly recommend. There are some tables to read and work. Noticed on Monday afternoon, it was still quite full of people, but not too loud. There's a parking lot out front for convenience! read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Most places ....Cash is king. Not here. You will walk into a white boring cafe with good coffee. The service was fair and I struggled to find where to leave my finished cappuccino cup. Personally, ambiance is important. I enjoy the unique decor of each coffee shop. It makes me stay longer. So for a first timer, I left looking for a Dr. in a lab coat or an Angel to match everything. Neither of course came into view but convinced myself, the coffee was good...the coffee was good. read more

Blanchard's is GOAT'd in my opinion and the best local coffee spot! I stopped in for the first time in December for a holiday drink. I believe I had a salted caramel drink but most recently there was a Banofee coffee that was INCREDIBLE. Apparently it was a winter speciality drink and I would 1000% petition to make it a permanent menu item. It's THAT GOOD. they have a blueberry muffin that is divine as well another plus is you don't have to pay extra for nondairy milk. I LOVE THAT! The broad and morris street locations are typically busy and vibrant so if you want something quiet I wouldn't recommend but if you want the best coffee in rva. I would highly recommend. read more

Such a cute coffee shop! There were lots of people studying and the environment was very conducive to that. There's good natural lighting and cute decor. I told the barista to surprise me with a drink and she did a great job! I had the winter bug latte which was perfect for a cold day- not too bitter like some lattes without having to add any sugar. The cardamom in it made it taste more like tea than a latte. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Winter bug latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love it! Coffee is great, they have some unique drinks and lots of space to hang out or work.

Super quick and friendly service. Cute little coffee shop with a bunch of options, something for everyone. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Ube coconut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Plenty of space in the parking lot when we visited on a Sunday morning. The bright interior is more welcoming than the starkly dark exterior, with a generous amount of seating. Service is incredibly efficient, I barely had time to settle into my stool to inspect their succulents before our drinks were ready. I didn't love the muffin enough to get it again, but it did pair nicely with the tasty seasonal strawberries & cream latte. The iced coffee was fine. Four stars and change, we'd definitely be happy to come back. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Berry muffin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Cute location that expanded to accommodate more guests. Blanchard's is my favorite coffee in RVA.The matcha latte's are also really good here - highly recommend. If you need a bite to eat the overnight oats and chia bowl are so good as well. This location seems pretty busy each time I have stopped by but still worth a visit. If the lot is full there is usually parking on the street behind the building. read more

The place has a great vibe, Cappuccino was perfect! The location has a little private lot, has street parking too! read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Solid spot on Broad, always crowded and irritating to park. Their espresso is a bit ...fruity? for my taste but all their espresso and coffee beverages are still great. They have bags of cold brew, lattes, etc. which are really fun. read more

IDK? Maybe I went on a bad day or something. I got an iced vanilla latte, kept it safe. Honestly it wasn't that good compared to the other local cafes!! I'll def give another try, just a bit disappointed. read more

Here's the thing. I like blanchard's- the coffee is fine, the space is cute. However, the baristas are so unwelcoming and miserable. I understand having an off day, but they seem to consistently just be rude!!! If i could rate on just service they'd get no stars. When I want to go treat myself to a coffee, I don't want to be treated poorly. Just disappointing. read more

Great coffee! Try the ube latte (iced) or the coffee lemonade. Really unique and fun! The ambiance is very modern and clean. Service was good. Worth a try. Also, the blueberry muffin was surprisingly moist. Super good! read more

Last week I was in town visiting from Texas. While I had a bit of free time that I did, I needed coffee. Figured I'd rather go local why not stop here. Well the parking was full. Not a problem. Crisp fall morning heck yes I'll walk some for good coffee. I get inside fairly simple menu. I'm like okay I'll go for their speciality choice of strawberries and cream latte as recommended by the girl at the register. Told her my usual type order to give me a educated recommendation. Between the barely there awkward waiting area for the coffee on a busy table, there was no tables available. Everyone was posted up working by this part of the morning. There was barely any breakfast choices which lead me to leave for the food portion on my adventure. My latte left a lot to be desired. I wouldn't recommend coming back even to work since the folks sitting working didn't seem to express Southern charm enough to shared their tables. read more

Blanchard's is MY FAVORITE coffee shop in the city. Truly superior. I typically only drink/order black coffee but this is the only place I'll make an exception. You must try their hot vanilla latte with oat milk - Anywhere else truly does not compare. It's sweet but not too sweet and gives you a burst of energy making you feel like you can take on the world. In my boyfriends words, "it's like drinking God's Nectar" lol They also offer a few different pastries and cookies if you're into kick starting your day with a sweet treat. PS - They have a parking lot! No parallel parking anxiety here! So next time you're looking for a coffee shop to stop by, go to Blanchards! read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was my first time here and I think I found my new favorite coffee place. This is coming from a person who lives directly next to a local coffee shop and would take the short drive to Blanchard's Cafe instead. If you're visiting Richmond, I would definitely stop by here at one point! I asked the barista for recommendations and she suggested the caramel latte. Very flavorful, good amount of sweetness, and beautiful latte art for the hot drinks. This is the first coffee shop I have been to where they offer seltzer water with espresso drinks to cleanse your palate. They definitely get bonus points for their display and creativity. If you order their batch brew, they give it in a glass pitcher and an empty cup, so you can self-pour how much you want at a time. We also got a almond butter-plum-honey toast. It was a little messy to eat, but it was delicious with mix of sweetness and crunch and topped with beautiful edible flowers. If I first searched up the google maps satellite view of the location, it showed the before-renovation picture. You can tell they did a great job decorating the exterior and interior of the cafe. They turned the garage openings into windows. There is a parking lot, but there are very limited spaces. There's plenty of street parking on the side streets nearby though. read more

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I was really excited to try this place!! I heard they're the best roastery in Richmond several times over. So we got an iced oat milk latte, no extra syrup or powder, which I liked. I could taste the oat milk, but the espresso still shone through. Then, I got the El Obraje el Bosque blend with beans from Colombia, just black. I paired it with a coffee cake, which was super tasty! But after earnestly slurping... the coffee didn't taste like anything before or after a bite of the coffee cake... It promised notes of pear, walnut and cinnamon, and honestly it tasted as flavorless as Dunkin'. Props for not being burnt I guess. Huge disappointment. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wouldn't take our gift card. & coffee is VERY overpriced. Parking is terrible, staff not helpful & could care less. Will never return or purchase Blanchard's coffee again. They really screwed up & will be letting our firm know. read more

Wow, this place has some amazing coffee and amazing service! Sure, the parking lot may not be huge, but the shop is inviting and gives you that mix of modern and welcoming vibes. I got a vanilla iced latte and this was probably one of the best iced lattes I have ever had. So incredibly smooth and flavorful, the mix of roasted and fruity notes from the coffee just really popped. The milk and vanilla was not overpowering at all but rather helped to enhance the overall flavor of the drink. This place also has a huge selection of coffee beans that you can choose from. So if you are in the area and looking for a fantastic coffee experience, whether drink or roasted coffee beans, this is the place to go to. You will not be disappointed! :) read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Vanilla Iced Latte. One of the best iced coffees I've ever had. So good! :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Blanchard's Café is a lovely coffee shop. I stopped by on a Saturday morning around 9:30 and it was moderately busy. However, as the morning went on, the crowds got larger and larger. By 10:30, the line to order was almost out the door. If you're going to visit on a weekend, arrive early! Blanchard's has a relatively small menu, but there's enough to cater to everyone in your party. I got a slice of the pear and almond butter toast and a hot chai latte (oat milk offered at no charge!). I really enjoyed my latte - it was a decent size for the $5 price point and it tasted and looked delicious! I would pass on the $6 toast next time I visit. It was a large portion, but the almond butter was laid on thick, so it was sort of dry and sticky. The baristas are as nice as can be. Every interaction I had with them was really pleasant. The atmosphere is also quite nice - lots of natural lighting and community tables. It does get really loud on the weekends though. There is a small parking lot (and I mean small!) and street parking nearby. The café also has 2 gender neutral bathrooms that were sparkling clean even during the weekend rush. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Chai Latte with Oat Milk and the Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Love Blanchards coffee if you in Richmond give it a try and pick up a few bags of there beens. I like the Richmond blend and the Beartrap expresso beens read more

Amazing little coffee spot. Parking is easy. Happened to drive by but didn't stop until I had their dark as dark beans in an ice cream at a local ice cream spot. Once I tried that I knew I needed a latte. The latte was amazing. Tey have lots of different types of beans available. I ended up going home with two different bags of beans. Staff was friendly! Love to support amazing local businesses. I can't wait to visit again. read more

[11:51AM EST] on 01/18/21 Blanchard's is by far my favorite coffee cafe in Richmond and my second favorite place to get coffee in Virginia. I went so far as to visit this place three times within the same weekend, as I was only in town for a small period of time. They currently have great COVID safety measures in place in that all customers order through a walk-up window. I have tried their iced vanilla latte with oat-milk, a hot mocha, and an iced latte with oat-milk and honey. All three variations were delicious, but my favorite was the iced latte with oat-milk and honey, even in the winter! The nuttiness and natural sweetness of the oat-milk compliments their espresso nicely. For vanilla lovers, I even heard they make their own vanilla flavoring in-house. I also get their coffee beans at Wegmans to use for my coffee maker at home. This place is a gem in Richmond and I would recommend that coffee-lovers visit when they are in town! read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Me likely. The location is great, helpful and polite staff. This was my first time visiting while in Richmond and I plan on going back when in town. A friend of mine who lives within walking distance never went so we trekked over and were pleasantly surprised. I had the chai latte with oat milk..... yum. Dont expect massive choices for fluffy coffee with fancy names but what they do have they do very well. He had the hot chocolate and it was a different flavor but very tasty. Side note the chocolate chip cookie was good also according to my kid. read more

Blanchard's Café offers a modern and cozy environment. Their menu boasts a variety of coffee blends and teas. I particularly enjoyed their cold brew; it was smooth and invigorating. The baristas are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft.​ read more

Best vanilla latte I've ever had!! Such a cute little coffee shop! Will definitely be back. read more

Blanchard's Coffee - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Blanchard's is a quaint café off broad street with some excellent coffee. If you're looking for beans, I'd recommend the "Ngugu-Ini Ab" which has lemon and ginger, or their classic vanilla beans. I also tried their limited time coffee cola, which was very interesting, especially if you like tamarind. read more