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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

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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

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Linda H.

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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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Tammi C.

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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

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Lauren D.

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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

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Melanie T.

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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

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Chris O.

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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

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Great customer service! Stop by for a coffee, sandwich/ wrap, and perhaps a conversation! We're all about community here. read more

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Bill C.

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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

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Christopher B.

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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

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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

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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

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Elizabeth F.

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

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Michelle B.

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

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Anne R.

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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

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Mackenzie C.

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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

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Carolyn H.

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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

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Shrinath D.

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4 years ago

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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Markita T.

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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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Kendall C.

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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

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Amanda E.

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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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Christa M.

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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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Alek Z.

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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

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Keisha W.

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2 years ago

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

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Ayana R.

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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

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Dominique P.

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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

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Nikki J.

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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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Catharine W.

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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

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Megan F.

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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

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Nicolle J.

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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

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Janet S.

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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

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Jeremy D.

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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

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Jon L.

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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

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Johnston M.

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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

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Vitamin S.

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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

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Andrew H.

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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

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Everett G.

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Great snacks and coffee with good conversation. I plan to continue patronizing this establishment in the future

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1125 Bainbridge St
Richmond, VA 23224
Manchester
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(804) 840-3596
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Hours

What time does Brewer's Cafe open?

Brewer's Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Brewer's Cafe close?

Brewer's Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Brewer's Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Brewer's Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe does have catering options.

Does Brewer's Cafe have a drive thru?

No, Brewer's Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Does Brewer's Cafe have a happy hour?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe has a happy hour.

Does Brewer's Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Brewer's Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Brewer's Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe allows dogs.

Does Brewer's Cafe have TVs?

No, Brewer's Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Brewer's Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe has bike parking.

Does Brewer's Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Brewer's Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Brewer's Cafe have parking?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Brewer's Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Brewer's Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Brewer's Cafe has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Brewer’s Cafe is a black owned family coffee shop. We specialize in fair trade organic coffees, cold pressed juices and house made breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Established in 2015 by Ajay and Joy Brewer, who quit their jobs to return to their childhood neighborhood to make a difference. In addition to supporting the local Blackwell and Manchester neighborhoods, we also produce our coffee and ship it across the entire United States. We also, press and bottle our own brand of cold pressed juices.

History

Established in 2015.

Brewer's Cafe was started by a local family in Richmond VA.

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1.6 mi•Downtown

Downtown location is always reliable Friendly staff, good…read moreservice, consistent food. Homestyle, comfort food. Full bar Street or public pay lot parking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation + .5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

I really wanted to love Tarrants Cafe downtown but we had a lot of issues! But let's start with the…read morepositive! The customer service was great! From the host to the server, we really enjoyed everyone! The restaurant itself was cute! It was small and quant but we are used to that living in the city in DC and some of the best restaurants are like that! Now the drinks and food!! For the drinks we had the rosemary martini and espresso martini. The rosemary was one of my favs!! So light and delicious! The espresso was lacking and I'm an espresso martini snob! It was just so watery and was lacking flavor from the espresso! We ordered two kids pizza and a few apps. The fried green tomato's, spinach/crab dip and fried oysters which was a special! The pizza was delicious but the menu doesn't state that they sprinkle Parmesan on top. Both my kids have an allergy so they had to remake it. Once they remade it with no parm it was DELICIOUS! Def get their pizza! The biggest issue was the fried foods. The crab/spinach dip is a must try! It was good!!! But the fried green tomatoes and oysters were not good bc we can tell they haven't changed their grease in ages. They came out super dark and tasted burnt due to the grease it was cooked in. I worked in a restaurant for ages and can tell! If they had fresh grease it would have made a ton of difference! I'd love to come back and try it again but only if they have improved how they cook their fried food! If you're just looking for pizza and cocktails, this is a good recommendation!

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The Jefferson Hotel

4.2(372 reviews)

1.5 mi•Downtown

•$$$

Centrally located in downtown Richmond. The hotel is…read morebeautiful. Grand architecture, elegant décor, and a historic feel that stands out the moment you walk in. Rooms are spacious and clean. The staff were all friendly and professional Valet or self parking lot.

Had afternoon tea here with a large group of ladies from The Center at Belvedere in…read moreCharlottesville. I have to say that I was very disappointed. The quality seems to have decreased. The cucumber sandwiches were on brown bread??? The chicken salad sandwiches were bland and boring and were served on regular thick white bread. The desserts also lacked sparkle. The best were the tiny chocolate mousse tart, and the tiny rectangular fruit tart. The macrons were delicious and probably the best thing about the tea. However, the rectangular fruit tart did not have an expected glaze of apricot jam as is traditional. There were two cakes. One was chocolate, which was very fudgy and moist however, it really could have used a pinch of salt to bring its profile up to delicious. The other cake was a slice of either apple or banana??? Flavor so faint I couldn't tell. Neither of those desserts had frosting so can they really be called cake? There was a sugar cookie but I gave it to My friend so I can't speak to how it was. There was this little chocolate thing that was difficult to ascertain what it was supposed to be. I think it was supposed to represent hot chocolate with peppermint and marshmallows, but despite the peppermint and the tiny marshmallows, it was lackluster. The entire experience could have improved with printed menus with descriptions of what we had. There were two teas offered, the Jefferson and the Richmond blend. I had the Richmond blend. It was so splendid that I ordered some from their supplier. Overall, I was terribly disappointed. The beautiful venue had a slight effect on improving the overall experience.

Us at afternoon tea all dressed up. Photo taken by my boyfriend.

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Getting ready for the brunch buffet

521 Biscuits & Waffles

3.9(227 reviews)

1.3 mi•Downtown

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I got the soulecito and a medium roast coffee. I don't really get the point of having the eggs and…read morebacon on top but I guess there's some things in life that just are. So yeah I poured syrup over all of it and then kinda pushed the eggs to the side. Bacon was nice and thick. Love that. Honestly I'm super hungover right now and this is repairing my broken. All my love, thanks 521. I'll be back. I'm recently single btw.

Finally marked this place off my to-visit list ! Super busy…read morespot - which I was expecting. Took my food to-go so I can enjoy it at home. Waffle was pretty good. Super filling and tasty. You only get 1 waffle per order so if you like more- you gotta order double ! The scone was pretty good too. Had that for Brekki on a separate day. The inside was busy but calm. Not too loud or empty. The staff were friendly and they get lots of natural light inside. Might not be a repeat unless im craving a waffle again... really good spot though !

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Egg & Cheese Sandwich

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All Gluten Free! Very good.

Lulu's

3.9(1k reviews)

1.3 mi•Shockoe Bottom

Today was my first time. The line was long, but we had a 1:15 reservation and we were sat at our…read moretable right away. No waiting. The staff were very kind and the food was delicious. I didn't think to take pictures, but we had the red velvet waffles with chicken, grits, potatoes, and scrambled eggs. Will definitely return.

I was meeting a couple friends for brunch, and so we didn't all get there at the same time. The…read morehost was kind enough to still seat me at a table good for 3 while I wait for my friends even though they actually had quite a full house. So I really appreciated that. Our waiter was also actually quite patient (there was a bit of a wait until my friends got there; I'm sorry!). They had a dj the morning I was there, and I really liked the vibe. Their menu have more than enough options for brunch and drinks. I hope they extend their menu for more lunch items than brunch/breakfast items though! Once everyone was there, we finally ordered! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with the side of Lulu's house potatoes and a pomegranate mule. The pomegranate mule was quite strong, and I enjoyed it so much I ordered another one. LOL. The bacon cheeseburger was exactly as I requested. I have no notes. Overall, wonderful experience and would definitely recommend.

French Toast Bacon

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Bloody Mary

Fall Line Kitchen & Bar

4.5(614 reviews)

1.5 mi•Downtown

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Had such an amazing date night with Maya. Food was great, ambiance 10/10, drinks were delicious and…read morean overall great experience.

My waitress Maya was absolutely excellent and very attentive, polite!! When I come back to the…read morerestaurant, I will specifically ask for her to serve my table. Steven

Winter Igloo Dining

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Capitol Waffle Shop

4.2(344 reviews)

1.2 mi•Downtown

Patrick & Kat at the front of house were phenomenal. Even with a ton of orders, they managed things…read moreflawlessly and were super polite. Every order is obviously made fresh and takes some time to come out of their visibly small but efficient kitchen. But boy oh boy, the food was everything I hoped for and then some. We ordered one sweet (half moon, chocolate sauce, nutella, powdered sugar, strawberries) & one savory waffle (half moon tater tot, scrambled eggs, sautéed onions & peppers) and they were worth the 15 minute wait. It does get randomly busy on weekend mornings so plan to wait for a table. What an experience in RVA

Went here on a Sunday morning. There is no dedicated parking space; it will on the street. The spot…read moreis cozy and I imagine when it gets busy, there won't be enough seats for everyone. There are a variety of waffles to choose from. You can also customize your own. Their waffles were good but not extraordinary. Piggy egg berry waffle had bacon, eggs, strawberry and blueberries. Grandma waffle had eggs, breaded chicken strips, strawberry and blueberries. House chicken and waffle is breaded chicken tenders with Cap'n Crunch on top. You can get the waffles half or whole. Service was quick and staff were friendly.