I've just today had a terrible experience in this store. A store I've shopped in many times in the…read moreyears I've lived here. I bought this tin of Cavendish and Harvey Sour Cherry Drops last week. And just like you when I got home I put the tin up and tossed the receipt. When I opened the tin yesterday I found the seal had been punctured. I pulled the seal and the Drops had all melted together as you can see in the pictures. My wife, ever concerned for my well-being, advised me to not eat the candy. So I returned to the store, ready for an exchange or refund. They REFUSED to do either. Oh they had their reasons, number 1 among them was I didn't have my receipt. The store manager could not reach the owner whom I offered to talk to, or I could come back some other time and maybe catch up with the owner. So I won't tell you not to shop there, times are difficult for everyone these days. But I will not shop there again and when I need a lemon drop for a long car ride I'll make do with a bag of them from Walmart or CVS. There just sugar and flavor after all. But I will suggest that you look closely at every purchase you might make from that store and don't toss your receipt until you do. Or maybe they'll treat you better than they treated me. Or maybe not. You won't know until it's too late, It's a crap shoot. No place to post the pictures, but it's ycuky

They actually have quite a large collection of candies, chocolates and sweets. It can get…read moreoverwhelming if you have no idea what you want, but I do think there's something there for everyone. They have a pretty large shop, and it can get crowded depending on when you go in there. They usually have a lot of customers coming in and going. Their prices are a bit steep for my budget, but I'm not sure if that's because of the current state of the economy or if that's normal for them. I stopped by intending to purchase some chocolates for a friend who loves chocolate, but I just couldn't find anything in my budget. If you have the money, though, they are definitely a convenient one-stop shop for your chocolate needs! I can see the appeal and would encourage people to go in and browse. There might be something for you in there.

Stopped by Sugar & Salt RVA for a little afternoon pick me up sweet treat. I had just finished a…read moremeeting nearby and wanted to treat myself. I had been here once before and ordered my friend a birthday mini fruit tart and myself a cake. I remember wishing the cake was a bit more moist and curious to try other desserts. I'm so happy I returned. This time I ordered the turtle cheesecake slice and a passionfruit tart for myself. I devoured these sweets. They were so yummy. They have more of a takeout situation here, so I ordered my sweets to go and ate them at home. It's pretty tiny shop. I loved the cheesecake the most. The passionfruit tart was fun, although with passionfruit as the base flavor I wish there were more tropical topping and then maybe a plain custard one with the berries. It was still tasty. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area looking for some dessert.

MANNNN THE PASSION FRUIT TARTE WAS SO SO GOOD I THINK ABOUT IT OFTEN. I've never heard of anyone…read moreelse selling the passion fruit tarte, but it was definitely the best thing that I got. The cake I had was a red velvet cake beautifully decorated, but a little heavy and sugary for me al thought I usually eat cake from asian bakeries. The toffee cookie was also amazing! Inside the display cases were beautiful, the only downside is there isn't much room and you can't really sit in there! Service was good, very welcoming! I'm definitely coming back for the passion fruit tart, the other tarts do not compare and i'm so so serious about it .....

I can't believe I've lived in Richmond for almost 3 years and I it took me this long to get to…read moreShindigz. A friend and I stopped in today to have some sweet treats and wow we were both amazed with this place. Not only does it offer amazing and delicious baked goods, but it also has hot food, alcoholic beverages, along with a lot of cute items for sale. It was painful to stand in line to place my order because once I thought I had figured out what I wanted, I saw something else that looked equally delicious. I ended up with a slice of salted chocolate caramel cake, which came with extra salted caramel, and it was delicious! I couldn't eat it all so it was nice to have the rest of the piece later at home. My friend got one of the Shindigz cookies and raved about it. She said it was one of the best cookies she's ever had. They have indoor and outdoor seating and as today was a nice day, we sat outside in a little garden area that had fountains and was very nice. If you have a sweet tooth and a hankering for something delicious, Shindigz is the place to go!

Shyndigz has transitioned a few times since opening in Richmond, and I've been there for all of…read morethem, from the original dine-in dessert cafe to the carry-out only with cake window during covid, and now to their current beautiful location. You walk in and can order small bites, cocktails, or coffee drinks at the camper right in front, then you can peruse their various gift options, and then you get to the dessert counter where you'll see their giant cakes, pies, and other offerings. Or, you can skip right to the dessert options! I have yet to have a bad dessert here, but favorite include their Oreo mocha pie, any version of Oreo cake, cannoli, and their homemade Oreos. Service is always warm and friendly, and there are lots of tables to sit inside or outside in their garden area! A Richmond staple and for good reason!

So good! Had lunch…read moreat Tulsi and wanted ice cream so stopped into Kilwin's. You can definitely satisfy a sweet tooth here! They have lots of chocolates, candy and caramel apples, ice cream and more. For me turtle cheesecake ice cream cone, small. It was really good and surprisingly big. Really enjoyed it and will be back. The staff was friendly too. Sometimes customer service can wear on people but they were all cheerful and friendly.

Cane in after the watermelon fest for a little after dinner treat. We got a scoop of apple pie and…read morea scoop of dulce de leche in a waffle bowl. The employees are eager to help, it did remind me of a job I used to have though where the boss would get mad if we didn't follow around the customers smiling and ready to help. The portions felt very small, scoops are in the smaller side for the price. It was $10. The bowl was delicious, my favorite part really. The icecream was a bit lacking in flavor. We sampled the fudge that was out on the way out and it was very good.

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 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.

Lillie Pearl was pretty good, but not good enough for me to rush back. I think they may have been…read morehaving an off night. Their famous short rib egg rolls were a bit burned on the outside so a bit dry on the inside. They did have a very good sauce served with them that pretty well covered the flaws. We also got the sweet potato corn bread. It was tasty, but fell apart just a little too easily. I had to eat it with a fork. The risotto that came with my duck leaned a little too far to the mushy side. The duck itself was really good. My niece had the salmon, and she had no complaints. She said she had the leftover last night as a sandwich and that it was delicious. Service was excellent. No notes.

I went here with a large group of girls for lunch on a weekend. They had plenty of seating and we…read morewere sat upstairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. We had the option of getting brunch or the regular lunch menu. I ordered the OG chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and juicy and I liked the sauce that came on it. The only complaint I had was the service. The server wasn't bad but he also wasn't good. It almost felt like he did not want to come to our table. He forgot to put in the order for one item that my table asked for. We had to flag him down to ask for refills or things like the check.

Fantastic! They have gluten free waffles on a dedicated waffle Iron with GF chicken nuggets. Super…read morefriendly staff that are knowledgeable about gluten allergies. Food was very tasty!

Positives; The food is really good…read more They have waffles and alcoholic breakfast drinks! They are fast. It's a very neat view in a very old looking building. Not a very big place so not many people could come and sit and so my anxiety wasn't high. Negatives; EVERYWHERE in downtown, you must pay to park My server was very flamboyant... The cook didn't communicate very well with the servers, so I waited a LONG time for it because they put it in a togo bag. Other people were served before me because people didn't communicate.

Spectacular biscuit breakfast sandwich. Amazing coffee. Also my favorite espresso tonic in…read moreRichmond. Their olive oil chocolate chip cookies are perfection. I love their nod to Ted Lasso with their shortbread "biscuits" or thick shortbread buttery cookies. Doctor's orders: Get a box and have 1 with some sleepy time tea in the evening, and you may not make it through a Ted Lasso episode. We love their seasonal quiches as well!

I wanted to purchase every pastry. The pop tart was so decadent and unique. I loved the mango…read morefilling. It was so unexpected. The Bundt cake was very yummy. I wish I could have enjoyed the pastries heated. The location is hard to miss. Parking is right outside the building. We'll definitely be back.

I've had their classic cinnamon sugar Cronut, but we decided to try the pumpkin one from the…read morefarmers market. Delicious!!! You can tell their items are quality and that they put a lot of time into them. Absolutely delicious!

There are very few things that can get me up and out on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but these…read morecroughnuts are definitely one of them. Justin is usually at Bryan Park and Forest Hill on Saturdays and Sundays, respectively. If you know, you know... Lucky for me, on this particular rainy Saturday (Sept. 23, 2023), Justin decided to offer croughnuts at Hatch Kitchen at a discount. No matter where I purchase them, the croughnuts are always served hot, buttery, and fresh. The exterior has that perfect croissant flake and crust while the inside is soft and pillowy. My favorite is the vanilla glaze although I haven't tried a flavor I disliked. I've had other croughnuts before, even the acclaimed Dominique Ansel's, but JC's are the best, hands down.