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Bubbaloo Cafe

4.3 (320 reviews)
Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Monica B.

Spacious seating, friendly service, clean bathrooms. I came in and caught up on my laptop while my family spent a while shopping at the Columbia Employee Store nearby! They play relaxing music and good background TV- it was everybody hates Chris and then local news when I came in randomly on a rainy, Monday afternoon. Unfortunately I was not hungry but I would be down to come back and try the food! It was also too late for me to have coffee but they seem to have a good coffee selection as well. I took a drink from the side fridge- they have San Pellegrinos, sodas, aloe vera drinks, Mexican sodas, etc. Overall a chill place to eat and or do work if you're in the area and in need of a peaceful space!

Miranda D.

Found this spot on a whim and cannot wait for my next visit! Ordered their breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel and was in loveee with the fact they put TWO EGGS. Super hefty sandwich for such a great price. The one downside was that I feel like the bagel was not toasted and it was slightly on the drier side but it wasn't the biggest deal. I also ordered their white mocha and it was just the right amount of sweetness. My friend ordered their sisig and their thai tea and was really impressed with those two as well! She was even debating on ordered another thai tea LOL. The location was also very convenient and right by the Richmond pier so there's beautiful views nearby. Service was fast and workers were kind!

Teriyaki Chicken
Nicole R.

One of my favorite spots in Richmond! I love the food options and the friendly staff. The menu keeps growing and growing every-time i come in there is something for everyone thats for sure. They do have a inside and outside area as well so thats great ! When its a beautiful day.

Maya D.

Delicious food! They have a lot of variety, and reasonable prices. It's not near a whole lot else, but it's worth stopping by. Hasn't been crowded either time I went, and is kid friendly.

I was in the area and on the hunt for a great fresh, healthy salad. Babaloos gave me exactly that! Great portions and great flavor. Balsamic salad dressing was so tasty too.

Lumpia.  Yum
Anndora L.

I really truly wanted to love this place! It was okay. My burger was dry and needed salt. The lumpia was fantastic though. It was just around lunch time and service was right on. Lots of folks eating outside and in.

Chicken Garden Salad
Kara C.

Amazing salad. I haven't been as long as I've been living in and around Richmond. Pleasantly surprised how delicious the salad was... great big portions

Pork chops
Arielle G.

I don't ever go to Richmond, but if I do, I make sure to stop here. They have a diverse menu and I would love to try everything on it! On our most recent stop, we tried the pork chops & rice (so good!) and the patty melt (bomb!). Everything was seasoned to perfection. Get the side salad with the green dressing. Very spacious, indoor & outdoor seating, never busy the times that I've been here.

Half gone.
Gretchen H.

Had the best breakfast burrito here. I am not even a big fan of breakfast burritos! We love to walk the waterfront after.

Shaking Beef  (Bò Lúc Lắc)
Orlando V.

Was first time coming here found them on yelp . Employees was very nice and kind , welcoming spoke to a gentleman asked him what he recommended he told me shaking beef and later realized he was the owner after asking the cashier super nice guy and this how a business should be run . Had the food was very good meat was tender and flavorful rice and salad was great also . I will be coming back to this place small business which I always like to support and had conversation with owner at the end and very genuine and his wife was also very nice great energy in this place and quiet and felt like I was having a home made meal thanks again

Shrimp tempura
Tracy D.

Drove by because in the area after going to the Columbia employee store. Has a diverse mixture of offerings. We got the lumpia, empanada, chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura and fries, and chicken wings. Open space inside and out. Service was friendly. Food we ordered was fine. All happened to be mostly fried foods so can't go wrong in prepping that. Fries were yummy. Would like to go back for the breakfast options.

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Ed U.

I'm the type that sits shotgun in a car on a cross-country trip and shouts out the brand names on the billboards we pass by. Old habits never die. I was walking on the concrete walkway around the Richmond Marina and saw the headline providing direction to this spot. It said "Hungry?" and I said it out loud like I was back in my dad's Rambler station wagon (photo: https://yelp.to/UAKfSrqAzf). The cafe was in an oddly out-of-the-way location since there was no retail businesses surrounding it. I mentally referred back to the sign and admitted to myself, "Yes, I am hungry. Stop judging me." I decided to order the $12.75 Cheeseburger with a slice of good ol' American cheese and a huge side of fries that I had no intention of finishing them (photo: https://yelp.to/qefQ7vsK2U). After all, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. At least that's what Madonna said when she tried to seduce a disaffected Justin Timberline. Anyway, straight from the grill, that cheeseburger managed to satisfy beyond my meager expectations, and the fries filled in jurisdictions of my stomach with No Trespassing signs. Hungry? I guess I was. FOOD - 4 stars...just a satisfying burger when I was in the mood for one AMBIANCE - 3 stars...nothing fancy in here except a big mural SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 4 stars...Hungry? RELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

Delicious fries and a tuna melt. Generous portion of fries. Yum.
Ciabatta A.

Delicious food and service. Inside is a bit dark but we ate outside which was pleasant. Tuna melt with fries. Yum.

Double bacon cheeseburger with fries.

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Great lunch place. Delicious food. Comfortable seating indoor or out. Good service. This is one of our favorites in Richmond.

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Very friendly and let us stay till closing. Love the fries. Has limpia!!!!! Tables are far apart and very roomie

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The best bahn mi sandwiches we've had! Super fresh, perfectly toasted bread. Delicious fries too. Yum!

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I was looking for a new spot, and this was disappointing, the food is so bad. Like canned and nuked bad.

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Good but expensive, you can thank JB for that, used to cost 10 bucks for a burger. Now it's like 16

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Best sandwich I've had on a while, everything was super fresh , delicious stir fry , great customer service and location.

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Ask the Community - Bubbaloo Cafe

Had lunch there yesterday and saw a stack of plastic recyclable cups by the water jug. Can you provide composable cups? BTW, only 8% of plastic that is put into the recycle bin gets recycled. Check out the documentary the story of plastic.

Are vaccination cards required to eat breakfast there. Are there outdoor and indoor seating for breakfast?

Bubbaloo cafe has indoor and covered outdoor seating available. Per CC County requirements, proof of vaccination is required to dine indoors, but no t required for outdoor seating.

Does anyone know if it's open today?

It was until 7pm

Are they still open for takeout?

Yes they are open

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