So Good!!! We were just passing through Richmond and stumbled upon this gem! I'll just say that my friends and are are kind of picky and one is allergic to almost everything edible. Not a problem here. I had the veggie panini. (No picture because I gobbled it up) The bread?!! Love, love, love! The proprietors were so accommodating with all our special requests. They are all about good food, community, and good coffee. Coffee with milk or alternative? Check! Fresh house made juice? Check? Great food with healthy options? Check! Friendly proprietors? Check Check it out!!! read more

Great service, good music! Very good coffee. Some of the better coffee I've had in Richmond. Breakfast sandwich was on point! Great local shop! read more

Decided to take an early morning walk to discover the neighborhood and get some coffee. We came upon this establishment and it was excellent choice. We met the owner who made our coffee and gave us the history of the neighborhood and the business. Lots of interesting and rich history of the Manchester neighborhood. There was a steady flow of patrons coming in and out as we talked and you could tell that everyone knew each other. We loved the environment and will definitely return when we are back in the area. Oh and the coffee and mocha latte were excellent!! read more

I finally had the chance to visit Brewer's Café. As a southside native, I loved everything about the space the playlist, the ambience, the coziness of the Café. Which iced chai I had was delicious and the croissant was buttered to perfection. This service was superb and I'll definitely be back. I love Richmond. I love my city and I love Brewer's Café lol read more

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Food is great and freshly made! Service is friendly, made recommendations. A great place to absolutely put on your need to visit list. read more

Brews & Bagels! Brewer's Café in RVA was a welcome side trip! Who is Brewer you ask? From Stock markets to Organic Fair Trade Coffee! Ajay Brewer left DC, opened a coffee cafe & partnered with Red Rooster Coffee Roaster out of Floyd, Virginia, to bag organically sourced beans that are bold, complex, and always ethically and sustainably grown. These fabulous beans transform into an uncompromisingly good cup of coffee - EVERY time. Beyond the mug! Fan favorites are made-to-order sandwiches, including the house specialty: The Brewer's Club--stacked with fresh turkey, Virginia ham, thick-cut bacon, and Sriracha mayo on toasted potato bread. NOT A MEAT Fan?? The Veggie wrap comes highly recommended!! Add in sweet treats from beloved local bakers like The Treat Shop, Poor Georgie's Bake Shoppe, and Cupcakery, and you'll understand why this spot has a loyal following. I opted for a simple toasted Bagel with cream cheese! Outside seating available and the weather was perfect. read more

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The inside was really small and a bit cluttered--not the kind of place I'd want to relax with my coffee and a book but that was fine because I was in search of breakfast. The golden milk latte was perfection and unlike Starbucks, was mostly the beverage I ordered and NOT ice. Kudos on that! The avocado toast was excellent--creamy green fresh avocado and arugula on toasted, tasty bread. On point! Service was welcoming and friendly. read more

Good food, served quickly and politely. Nice neighborly place. Decent prices. It is within a 10 minute drive from the VA Hospital and delivers there through... Grubhub, I think? Their branded juices do not have nutrition information, so if you are diabetic and need carbohydrate information, I do not recommend purchasing the cold pressed juices in the refrigerator. read more

Fantastic local coffee shop! We were passing through and decided to go a little out of our way to see this shop. So glad we did! Friendly, not pretentious, delicious. Planning on visiting again on our way home! read more

I'm always trying to find great coffee places in my travels for kids sports. My last morning in Richmond for swim took me to Brewers Cafe. The woman who was working was absolutely lovely. My go to latte is usually something floral or cardamom, but she recommended their signature so I went with that. It was equally lovely, not too sweet with a dash of cinnamon. I believe this is a newish spot for them. They are sure to be the neighborhood hang out spot! read more

Highly recommend. My husband and I are coffee snobs and loved the coffee. We prefer a light roast Ethiopian and Brewers definitely hit the mark for us. The bagel sandwich was also delicious. Service was friendly, food was fresh, and coffee was great! read more

Brewer's Cafe - The Bainbridge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Random coffee trips on out of state trips are my favorite, and hitting up Brewer's Cafe was a highlight. The gentleman in the shop was super nice and chill. Had a good chat about Pittsburgh and then the local area. Then the drinks he whipped up were incredible. read more

We got to try the Cuban, the Bainbridge, cappuccino, iced americano, an one of their in house made juices. The Cuban is one of the best I have had in Richmond. Also the juice.. get their homemade juice. We got the blackberry and it is crazy good. Everything was delicious, the family inside were so nice and gave the best vibes. Such a great hole in the wall find and at the top of our brunch list go-to. This is a must try!!! read more

Brewer's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Cute little neighborhood coffee cafe. Chill vibe. Friendly owners. The food was amazing. I ate the breakfast burrito and immediately wanted to order another. read more

The iced caramel latte and the americano with sugar free vanilla were both really good! We also had the breakfast burritos, which were phenomenal! We loved the atmosphere and the family that owns the place is so cute, their youngest son Juice was there pretending to be stuck to get his mom's attention lol. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Brewer's Cafe - Brewer's Breakfast Burrito and Iced Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I ordered breakfast through Yelp 25 minutes in advance, but when I arrived, they only started preparing it. I understand if it were fast food like McDonald's, but this café isn't a fast food chain, food takes a longer time to prep there's no quick service, so I don't see the point of ordering ahead if they only start making it when I arrive. The café is very small, and there was no air conditioning that day, so I was sweating while waiting patiently with my dog for quite a while. I ordered the sourdough bread with bacon and egg. The bread was unbelievably hard, almost like it had dried out completely--every fiber was stiff. The bacon wasn't crispy; it was just extremely tough. The quality didn't match the price, which was over $8. The hazelnut latte was decent, though it didn't really taste like hazelnut, but at least it was worth the price. Half an hour later, I realized my gums were sore and bleeding, and I was confused because I hadn't eaten anything hot recently. Then it hit me--it was from the bread I had earlier. I understand that a small café might be trying its best, and I did notice they offer fresh juices, but the price just doesn't match the quality. Unfortunately, this experience wasn't pleasant, and I probably won't return. read more

Brewer's Cafe - Sourdough bread with bacon cheese and egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Excellent service, quality food and drinks, overall a very welcoming ambiance. Highly recommend

Friendly service and delicious coffee! You get a family-owned and operated vibe the moment you walk in!

The Bainbridge on sourdough bread was absolutely amazing. We complemented it with fresh citrus sunrise juice! Thank you, Ajay and Joy for what you are doing to physically feed and socially nourish your community!! read more

Amazing amazing food and coffee! Love that it's a small family run business. The owners son was very sweet and kept us entertained during our 45 minute wait. Not sure if this is a normal wait time but the food and coffee were both delicious and worth it. I hope they find a way to cut down on wait time in the future as I would love to come back. They also offer fresh juices and bakery items. read more

Brewer's Cafe had a tent at the South of the James Farmer's Market! We stopped by for some coffee but ended up picking up some waffle sticks! They look absolutely amazing. However they tasted okay. It was a little hard to eat because of the skewer and there wasn't much beyond a traditional waffle. The chocolate drizzle and powdered sugar were good but there just wasn't enough. It was also super light for the price! I'd definitely would want to try out some of the other flavors at the actual shop though! read more

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This was a pleasant surprise because I thought I was meeting my friend at the original location, until I was told I was on the wrong street lol! I love the new location on Hull Street because it's much bigger. When I walked in, my ears were greeted with good music from a whole DJ up on the stage. I was pleasantly surprised!!! The setup definitely gave me cafe style feels. We were able to seat ourselves anywhere. There was a QR code on the table to scan and pull and order from the menu. It displayed our table number where the waitress would bring out our order. Meanwhile, the DJ is playing a good mix of hip hop and r&b, new and oldies but goodies. It was definitely a good vibe the entire time. So, I ordered the mocha latte with a shot of hazelnut, and the Exit 73 veggie breakfast panini. Our waitress brought it out about 15 mins later. She was really sweet and patient in our asks of certain things (nothing too crazy or over the top). The latte was perfect in its taste for me because it was not too sweet. It gave me the perk I needed. Now...for the veggie breakfast panini I was not a fan. I requested it be grilled for me with butter to melt down the cheese and give it a little more oomph. It was just too plain, cold, and dry for my liking. I wouldn't order it again unless it was made that way, and with more sauce/pesto and grilled veggies. That's where I took the one star. The lemonade pitcher we were able to add tequila to it and it was fresh and worth the $20! Overall, the ambiance was great with the staff being friendly and personable, the music giving good vibes, and the drinks had me lifted. I always look forward to seeing the owner's wife, and their cute baby on her hip while she manages the services; all with a smile and grace. Kudos to her I did come back on taco Tuesday for the crab cake tacos, and they did not disappoint. I visited a few weeks later for Thursday open mic night, and let me just say it's been a good time every time I have come to Brewer's. read more

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Come here for great vibes! Brewers is run by the nicest family who cares about the community. Everyone is always friendly, not to mention delicious coffee and my favorite breakfast sandwich in the neighborhood. read more

I am glad that brewers was able to make a come back, I've been to the original location and the Hull st one that they had for a little bit. Honestly, I like the smaller (original/current) location better. They have a lot of great food options in addition to their expansive drink menu. I love that they have vegetarian options and breakfast all day. Hopefully RVA can move past the unfortunate comments made by the owner and go back to supporting this black owned business with an awesome vision for the local community. read more

Loveeee this place!! Discovered Brewer's Cafe because my car was being serviced near by and I needed to spot to hangout for a few hours. From the overall vibes and atmosphere, to the coffee, pressed juice and sandwich, to the friendly and attentive staff - everything was a 5/5! read more

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This is their second location, on Hull Street, about a block over from the original location. It's fun! They got coffee and sandwiches, bagels, pastries, teas, juices, etc. Today they even had a DJ in there playing all kinds of music, everything from Mary J Blige to Jay-Z to Armand van Helden. I got a coffee and bagel sandwich for 10 bucks and both were really really good. Okay I am just going to say one thing, and if everyone wants to shoot me down, whatever. But this is a black-owned business, right? Well this is the third time I've been here, and there's always white people behind the counter. Black workers too, but more often white. It just seems like a lot of white employees for a black-owned business... Not a knock against it, just an observation. It's a fun place and I'll definitely be back! read more

I really enjoyed this little family owned and operated cafe. It is very laid back and friendly with great breakfast! They have a new repeat customer. read more

The owners, husband and wife, were so friendly to everyone and a couple was singing when we walked in. It had a feel good family vibe and they greeted us on entry, ensuring a good first impression. The roast beef sandwiches were served on sourdough bread and delicious! They have fresh press juice , yum. The coffee was on point, no cream or sugar needed, not to mention organic fair trade, and I even snagged the last bag of whole beans to go. Parking was easy and free. It was a perfect day and we got to sit outside on the patio. The prices need to be updated on the menu, but excellent experience! read more

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Cute little café in Manchester! The menu is not only stocked with coffee drinks, but a few adult concoctions and food options! Love that the owner, Ajay lives across the street and frequently has his kids running back and forth. I've had a few of the drinks which were really tasty and quenching. It's a bit tiny, maybe fits 10 or so people seated inside, but there's also a little patio in front. read more

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I was not expecting something as basic as a breakfast bagel to taste SO GOOD! I got the everything bagel with avocado, tomato, arugula and veggie sausage. I almost ordered a second one! The bagel took a while to be served but I didn't mind because it was hot and toasted and didn't feel thrown together. Customer service was great too. read more

Brewer's Cafe - Everything bagel with avocado, arugula, tomato and veggie sausage. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Stopped in here about a week ago in the early morning to get a couple of sandwiches for lunch. The hubs wanted the roast beef, and I'm a sucker for a good Reuben! I asked the young man at the counter if he recommended the Reuben Sandwich here which lead us to a fun little conversation about how he had his first Reuben at the age of ten. He's now in is 20s so I would consider him to be somewhat of an expert if he's been eating them for 10 years or more. The corned beef was sliced thin and piled high! There was not a single chewy bite! The hubs and I split half our sandwiches so I got to try the roast beef too. My new dilemma will be which sandwich will I order next time I go. Brewer's has good coffee and breakfast options, and I know I will be back for lunch again! read more

I really wanted to love this place because it is in a cute growing area of Richmond. I had to study for an exam and was looking for a nice cafe to settle down and concentrate. This place had great reviews so I was so excited to give my support to a local cafe. I ordered a bottled lemonade and the total was $6 with tip. I cringed a little at the price but I'm not complaining because I am happy to support. 20 minutes into studying with just me and a lady who is reading at the other side of the cafe, they started blaring loud music. I can usually tune cafe music out with my own headphones but the music was so loud, it was impossible. 5 minutes of trying hard to just ignore the loud music, I left with a bad taste in my mouth. I hate to give it such a low review but I just felt like I was being kicked out of the facility passive aggressively. read more

This place is worth the stop! All ingredients are always fresh and the staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. The chai tea latte has me in a chokehold.they have books for children if you're looking to bring the kiddos. read more

Was meeting a friend in the area and got there early. Decided to stop in as I thought I saw another customer enter. They were closed but the owners were so welcoming and made me a drink even though they were not open. That is amazing customer service and I was very pleased. Will be back. Great job by the owners. read more

It's easy to see why this place has 151 reviews and a 5 star average. This is a neighborhood Cafe and Ajay has invested himself into his business. I had a great cup of freshly brewed coffee, a fantastic toasted bagel and some exceptional conversation getting acquainted with AJ on this Saturday morning in July. An amazing selection of food and beverage with coffee and bourbon for every taste...Wild Turkey Expresso? Don't knock it until you've tried it! read more

Chill spot offering great vibes. Coffee, tea, beer, liquor, ice cream, breakfast all day... whatever you fancy! You can chill with your laptop or get into one their events/open mics. A cafe open till 10p?? I'm there! read more

Brewer's Cafe - The "1Up" Avocado toast with sauteed onions and peppers, with arugula and a fried egg. Pro tip: sprinkle some chili flakes on it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stopped here while visiting Richmond over Easter weekend. Nice neighborhood spot. Good food served with a smile. Club sandwich was hearty and delicious as was the Virginian and breakfast croissant. I forgot to take a photo of the croissant cause it was in my mouth read more

Brewer's Cafe - The Virginian - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Had lunch here with my family. Great food. The Club Sandwich was delicious. I could hardly get my mouth around it and I have a big mouth, so that's saying a lot. Lots of meat and the produce was fresh. My wife enjoyed her Reuben and our daughters loved their waffle and chicken salad wrap, respectively. Joy was friendly and accommodating. Great little spot for lunch. read more

Brewer's Cafe - Club Sandwich with sea salt chips. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Locally owned and you can tell. This establishment not only serves great coffee but both times I have been, I have been acknowledged with a friendly and warm greeting. Tip: try the Brewer's latte read more

Wonderful coffee you can enjoy in any kitchen. I ordered three bags of Sgt. Betty's Blend June 28. We received our box of fresh-roasted beans July 1. The bottom of each bag was tagged "6/29" confirming when the day it was roasted and vacuum sealed. Brought a bag to the office and everyone who tried a cup said it is seriously good java. I love life, liberty and being awake enough to enjoy every second of both. read more