I walked to Whisk in downtown Richmond while out on a stroller walk with my daughter. They had a…read moregreat display of pastries, and I chose a strawberry lemon muffin. It was delicious and moist, and it had a lemon glaze on it. It was so hard to decide what to pick! Everything looked very good! I'd like to come back and try more options. Service was easy at the counter, and I took the muffin to go. There are some tables and chairs inside the bakery if you prefer to eat there. A note on accessibility: there is a ~5in step to get into the bakery, so I had to lift the front of the stroller. And the door to get in is a narrow double door. Someone on the inside had to unlatch the second door so that our stroller could fit. I think it would be difficult for someone who uses a wheelchair to access the bakery.

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.

While visiting Powhatan for the distillery, we stopped at Rise & Grind for coffee the next morning,…read moreand it was one of the best decisions we made. The aroma of fresh coffee hits you the moment you walk through the door, and you know you're in the right place. They offer a great selection of gluten-free pastries along with plenty of regular options. We tried the banana cake and a large cortado, and both were outstanding. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we'll definitely stop back the next time we're in town.

I love this adorable and cozy coffee shop in Powhatan. I always stop here when family camp a few…read morenights on their way to and from Florida. THIS is a coffee shop. They have a slew of delicious lattes and chais (among many things) but I have a thing for their honey latte. Not too sweet--just divine. The employees are friendly. They are all young--teens and very early twenties so forgive them a little for being distracted here and there. I was looking at all the artisan items for sale before approaching the counter to order. The nice guy at the counter was worried I had been standing there a long time. Nope! All good!

Came here since it's a cafe that's open late, and it was a vibe! People kept coming and going, even…read moreat late, but it was never truly full thankfully. My matcha came out fairly quickly. It was pretty tasty too, even though it did feel like strawberry jam at the bottom. Still good and did its job.

This place is below the street level but has windows and sits in a busy area near the university…read moreand downtown. It is a Detroit area special that has branched out. The pastry selection is not quite as extensive as the original, but quality was still on display. I ended up with some sort of pistachio raspberry cheesecake kind of a thing, and not for a minute did I wish I'd gotten chocolate, which is a high bar to set. Their chai I asked for just lightly sweetened and it is good that way. You can just get a cup to go, but ordering a pot and dining in is a satisfying experience. I was surprised with this place not being busy; the Yemeni cafes of Detroit are a distinctive experience and I've seen them do well outside of Detroit when they've expanded. I could see this place offering a bit greater selection and more focus on special dietary needs, but they're doing a pretty good job with the basics.

It's time for the Perkolator!! I needed CAFFEINE and I got…read moreit. Cold brew with espresso = perfection Staff were fantabulous with their greetings and help as I decided on what to get.

Great spot to catch up with friends and grab breakfast/ coffee. Very friendly staff, cute decor and…read morelots of options to choose from. Black cold brew was smooth and the lavender blondie wasgrest, frosting pack that lavender flavor well.

I used to go to Sugar & Twine all the time before Covid. I hadn't been back in years, so it was…read moresuch a pleasant surprise to return to Richmond and visit Sugar & Twine again and see what it's become. I love the decor, and the seating area feels appropriate for the space. It still has that community, shared vibe that I remember. The baristas are so nice and answered my questions without hesitation, even with a line. We tried the turmeric ginger latte, both caffeinated and decaf, and wow, really good. As always, their pastries are amazing. I also really appreciated that they asked if the almond horn was for a gluten allergy so they could change their gloves. It's the little things!

My parents and I stumbled upon this bakery while exploring Richmond this morning, and I was…read moreimmediately impressed by the diversity of options they have. One of the things I instantly noticed on the menu was their vegan breakfast sandwich with a homemade bean-based sausage patty. I got myself an egg and cheese sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit (delicious, by the way) with pepper jack cheese, veggies (tomato, lettuce, and avocado), and for a dollar extra, one of their vegan breakfast sausage patties. I was immediately impressed by how flavorful the patty was- you get a crispness upon the first bite and then the creaminess of the beans afterwards. It was absolutely incredible in a way I can't even describe. I also got the Thai iced coffee, which tasted as sweet as a typical Thai iced tea, yet in coffee form. I may only be spending a few days in Richmond, but I'm absolutely coming back next time I'm here to try more things. DIVINE! The woman behind the counter was super sweet too. If you're in Richmond, run here!

I've gone twice in one week, need I say more?…read more I absolutely love the charcuterie braid - I've gotten it both times and it's so good. Such a unique item with Brie, fig jam, and prosciutto. We also tried the tiramisu danish (unbelievable!), croissant chocolate chip cookie, a sourdough loaf, and a croissant cinnamon roll. All very tasty and highly recommended! Friendly staff who greeted when we walked in and a quaint atmosphere. A lovely addition to the neighborhood. ps - don't want until the last minute of the day because items sell out!

Such an adorable cafe! We went the second weekend that it…read moreopened and it was busy! I wanted the croissant latte, but they were out of lattes for the day:( I go the iced matcha with vanilla bean syrup and it was scrumptious! Definitely more on the earthier side, but I prefer that anyways! The pastries were amazing, we got the chocolate salted croissant cookie, ham and cheese croissant and the salted croissant. We started eating them and couldn't stop! Will definitely be back and hoping to try some of their lattes!

The aroma and the atmosphere is what sold me. The inside was so quiet and warm that I actually…read morespent a while in the inside. The Peanut Butter Macchiato Coffee I ordered may sound weird but it tasted so delicious. I was actually recommended to the cashier who was pretty chill. i also ordered a Honey Chicken Biscuit was pretty good but not like groundbreaking or anything. Overall the food is alright but this is yet another instance where the coffee and the inside is the star of the show and I'll definitely come back again. 9/10

I got a girls scout iced latte large ($8.5) with almond milk(+$1) and it was made in about 5 mins…read more There was plenty of seating inside and the vibe was really nice. The coffee itself was solid, but nothing mind blowing . Staff were friendly. Overall you'll get a good product, but expect to pay a higher price compared to other cafes. Drink(50%): 7.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 4.0 Overall: 6.5/10

This was a great find! I don't live here, was searching for a cute coffee shop, & found just that!…read more Upon entering, I noticed how cute the shop itself was and how FULL it was! There was plenty of seating and space for everyone. people were just talking and enjoying their morning. I got an iced mocha and it was delicious! Very rich and the whip cream on top was wonderful. I also got a sausage, egg, and cheese on a biscuit and it was 10/10. The biscuit was light and fluffy, I was worried about the look of the egg, but it was well seasoned and delicious! The cheese, oh my, had an epic cheese pull and it was delicious! The staff was INDREDIBLY friendly as well! 10/10 all around!

I work in Mechanicsville and have been on the hunt for a good coffee shop (that's not a chain). I…read morewas excited to find this place and stopped in today to pick up coffee for me and a coworker. I arrived during their quieter time, just after 12:30pm, so there's were no lines and I had the opportunity to talk to one of the baristas about latte options. I decided on a peppermint white mocha latte and got an iced vanilla latte with almond milk for my coworker. I also picked up a raspberry muffin, which was staring me in the face, lol! The shop is pretty spacious, with lots of seating (sofas and comfy chairs, too), and I could see why people would want to hang out while enjoying their purchases. The staff was super friendly. We both enjoyed our drinks and the muffin was tasty, too (a bit better after heating it up a bit). I'm so glad I found such a cute coffee shop near work!