I could not be happier with this darling new location (unless they had an apartment upstairs where I could live). I remember when the bakery was a tiny hole in the wall just off Broad Street, easy to miss walking by. No longer. The new location is a beautiful corner shop, with better parking, better lighting, better seating, and even more space for the amazing baked goods we know and love. I would recommend an individual thing but it doesn't matter. Short of an allergy, nothing you can have there is a bad idea. Pain chocolate? Amazing. Kouign-amann? Surprisingly soft and fluffy. Thai iced coffee? Smooth, strong, not too sweet, and beautifully refreshing. I can't wait until the pasteles de nata are back on my hands. So should you try it? Hell, I'm house-hunting now so I can move closer. read more

Service is always 10/10, lattes are well balanced and the pastries are incredible. Can't go wrong with anything you choose. Highly recommend the cardamom buns! There's good seating inside and they breads are also great read more

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Was eager to try their new location. Unfortunately we were underwhelmed and grateful we didn't get more than one item because it might have doubled the disappointment. Am a huge fan of both almond and chocolate croissants in equal measure but opted to try a chocolate croissant and the chocolate was the best part. The pastry has no flavor of butter. There's no crisp or crackle of flaky layers just sort of weird texture that's a bit doughy and undercooked. I don't know how to describe it accurately but it was just a weird mess of a pastry that didn't satisfy. We agreed to do a bakery crawl after the sad experience because it left us underwhelmed. We recall a line out the door when they first opened their larger location and now there's just a trickle of folks on a Sunday morning. Maybe the word is out and we're just catching up on the news. Probably wouldn't be back, which makes me sad. read more

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Visited at 3pm on a Sunday - wish we would have gone earlier as the selection was slightly limited since it was almost the end of the day. We got the lemon poppy bun and another pastry but I forget the name. The bun was good but I really wish they would heat it up in store. Overall the pastries were good but didn't blow us away. We'll have to come back and try some more items. read more

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I had a vanilla latte and the last cinnamon roll. Both were delicious! Idle is not too far from VMFA and that makes for a nice stroll with coffee and pastry in hand. The place is popular, especially on Sunday per my experience. The good news is that the line moves fast. Enjoy! read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I regret not going sooner. I came in town to find the monks during their walk for peace . I had to stop by before they closed and I'm so happy I did. The two people working the front were so friendly and I loved our conversation, they had some good recommendations. They even when the extra mile to ensure my order was clear of peanuts due to my allergies . The maple cardamom was on point . I also am in love with the orange chocolate cinnamon roll , never get rid of that one .. I beg you !!! I wish they had seating inside would be my only thing . The inside was small and I'm sure even more so during a rush . I was the only one there so I got lucky . Will be my go to for coffee when I'm visiting ... read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Orange chocolate cinnamon roll , homemade coffee .. I finished my maple Cardamom coffee before I left , it was that good.. - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I've been eyeing this place since I moved to Richmond a few months ago. Ran by on a rainy morning for a quick grab and go. Service is fast and efficient. A large selection of goodies which was nice. In the future, I think I would order online and pick up (easier to preview and take my time seeing what's available). Parking is easy and super convenient- so nice! I got the brownie batter supreme which was a bit too much for me. The pastry was baked well but this was too much filling and frosting for me. My partner opted for the lemon poppyseed bun and raved about it being so refreshing. So ultimately, I chose wrong for me and plan to try again. read more

I really love the new location of Idle Hands! It took an already great bakery, I made it even better. There is so much seating and more interior space for standing in line. The lines are just as long at this location, but they move very quickly. I got the ham and cheese croissant and a Matcha and everything was so delicious! Definitely some of the best baked goods in Richmond. read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

When my prime choice bakery was closed, I circled around here. They had a couple of loaves, but these were almost hidden and I didn't notice until after I'd checked out, and so ended up with a baguette and some pastries. Notably, they had a significant spread of vegan options, which I was told were the same as the non-vegan ones with the only difference being the substitution of butter for an alternative. I got some of both and no one seemed overly bothered with the difference. Some items were a bit dry, but the spread I got was still mostly devoured by the people I got it for. I didn't quite get the top quality freshly ground grain taste I came to Richmond for, but I was satisfied. read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

5 star service here, good coffee and pastries. We came at an off hour so there was no line, the young man who helped us was very kind and explanatory. The barista also did a great job on the latte. I do wish they offered a warm up of pastries particularly when slow, I think would have enhanced the experience. The orange blossom cheesecake is unique to them and was very good with a subtle orange blossom flavor. Our other pastries were better than good but not great. read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Hey there, Idle Hands! Just dropping by to say that I love you! You make my stomach full with your perfect pastries. On early mornings, I yearn to have one of your pastries, especially the blueberry danish. I also think it's so cool there's a a separate fridge for milks for coffee. Like hell yeah!! Let me decide my milk to coffee ratio. #Power read more

Delicious decaf latte made promptly on a saturday afternoon, enjoyed alongside a huge and perfect almond croissant. There was a great variety of pastries for a small batch bakery; I was impressed! I can't wait to return to try more. read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Amazing pastries and mochas Just moved from Brooklyn and I missed Lisbonata, and I was so happy to find out this place is a walk away!! read more

I come to idle hands typically in the morning and they have a wonderful selection of pastries, including vegan options. There will most likely be a line but it is worth it! They also have great iced lattes. I like to get a different assortment every time, but my favorite is the cheese danish! Best bakery ever read more

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Service was excellent, and food was wonderful! We will be back! Thanks to the personnel for their anniversary wishes!! So thoughtful! read more

Get there as soon as they open and buy one of everything. I got a cinnamon roll so perfectly made I had to rethink every cinnamon roll I've ever eaten. It wasn't too sweet so you could enjoy the whole thing but it's big enough to share. The staff helped me make the perfect decision and the store is setup to grab a bite and enjoy the rest of your day. read more

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Good coffee and pastries spot. Small inside so be prepared to wait outside, although line moves quickly. Cookie dough croissant was tasty and crunchy. Wedding cake latte was good, not super sweet. Would return! read more

The service and shop vibes are great - gotta be cute to be on Strawberry St. I always look forward to coming here! Being able to order online is huge for me. The bread is my go-to - haven't found a better loaf anywhere in town. I think the texture of their croissants is amazing, but I really don't like the tang of them. It's almost sour? They may be sourdough, though it doesn't specify when ordering online. The canele is my fav sweet treat here - those are done perfectly. read more

The pastries are huge and nicely priced! I really liked the chocolate chip cheese danish! the blueberry one was good as well. Both fitting of what youd expect from them flavour wise! Staff was very nice and the service was pretty fast! If only I could have the danishes fresh or warmed it would have been great great!! read more

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The perfect spot for morning people! Their pastries are fresh, and the right kinds of sweet, savory, flaky, etc. If I have time in the morning, I try to stop by since I know by the afternoon they'll be sold out. I wish they operated on more consistent hours, but I don't blame them for selling out almost daily! Lots of vegan options. It's very cozy inside, but don't expect any seating. Their coffee selection is great and never disappoints. My current favorite would definitely be the Thai Iced Coffee! read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - inside - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Friendly staff, interesting and unique options. Bread sells out within an hour of opening so get there early. Parking is a nightmare but it's downtown, so to be expected. 3-stars because their vegan options have an odd aftertaste. The non-vegan options, I'm told are delicious. read more

I ordered the blackberry cheese danish and my bf ordered the blueberry croissant. The people who worked there were nice and the danish was delectable! read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - BlackBerry Cheese danish - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Pastries are severely underfilled and staff rushes you to order even when there's no line.

I have nothing but great things to say about Idle hands - there's a reason there is usually a line and they sell out of items so quickly on weekends! I love the variety of bakery items, particularly the vegan/GF options. I'm obsessed with the cream cheese filled everything seasoned croissant. I can never leave with less than 3-4 pastries because they're that good. Don't be scared off by a line, it goes pretty quickly!! read more

You have to get here early to get the reeeeealllly good stuff although I've never been disappointed by their pastries. There can be a long line but it's usually unpredictable how busy they will be. I was there just before noon on a Saturday and there was no line and they still had a pretty good selection left. Give them a follow on Instagram. The owner is a great guy. read more

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Pastries are always bomb. Look on their Instagram for what they have available that day - they are very up-to-date on there. There is usually a line out the door early Sundays. They have unique items on other days besides Sundays so go during the weekday for different kinds of pastries. I give them a 4/5 solely because their coffee is not good. I have seen several people (including myself) say no to their coffee and then walk down to The Strawberry Market and get coffee from there (strawberry mkt has great serve yourself coffee). If they made better coffee, this would be a 5/5 read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Blueberry Danish (it has cream cheese in it too) - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Another bakery in RVA that was once great but has since grown too big for it's britches. The product is decent. They sell out quickly and seem to take pride in that - obviously not able to scale very well. The coffee is mid. The vibes and service are unwelcoming at best. Won't be back. read more

Absolutely delicious coffee and pastries. My favorite is the iced cardamom latte. The staff is so kind and warm. A Richmond treasure. I love how small it is, there's something old school and charming about it. I'll miss living near here! It was always a highlight of my day to pop in for a treat or latte. read more

Best CROISSANTS we have ever eaten!! perfect texture and flavors. we got the pecan and lemon poppyseed. since we don't live here, we wished we had bought everything :) very nice and friendly girls helped us. Highly recommend this sweet boulangerie. no need to go to Paris! read more

This is a Richmond treasure. I've not found a better sourdough rye. Subtlety rye-y. Delicious fresh, toasted with grass fed butter & sea salt, drizzle of good maple or raw honey. Trust. Baguettes are spectacular as the loaves of love. This is the bread. Their pièce de résistance in my opinion is their mastery of the popular Portuguese pasteis de nata. Much appreciated as well are their myriad of omnivore, GF, & vegan pastries, muffins, & treats for all. Worth the standing in line upon their opening. Hats off to owners & teammates. read more

Great selection of pastries and really nice staff. Highly recommend getting a savory pastry - I got the winter squash thyme croissant and it was so well seasoned and delicious. Also they had 4 different seasonal latte flavors, so a perfect place to snag a yummy latte and pastry to start your day. The latte was very milky so I don't recommend the lattes for people who prefer coffee-forward lattes, but still it was well made! And I definitely want to try their supreme pastry next time - they looked beautiful. read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Winter Squash - phone doesn't eat first - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wonderful bread. Amazing pastries. Line forms at 7:00 AM for good reason! Great outdoor seating.

Get here early as they sell out of those parties quick. I managed to score bread and the last cookies and a couple brownies. Look and smell great ! read more

This place is mind blowing! The pastries are absolutely delicious; you can tell they are made my people who really put a lot of love into what they do. I tried this spot out last weekend and the woman ar the counter was very attentive and excited to share her thoughts on some of her favorite treats. It's definitely a lowkey ambiance, but a MUST try. I didn't get a picture, but the bacon danish was an easy 10/10. read more

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We stayed in a short term rental across the street from Idle Hands, and this bakery made the location worthwhile. Super tasty coffee and scones, and the two young women working there were very helpful and friendly. If I were fortunate enough to live nearby, I would go to Idle Hands for breakfast every day! read more

I thought this place was going to be AMAZING given the fact that every time I've tried to go in the late morning they've been sold out of almost everything. When I finally did get there early enough, the place was packed, so I was really expecting greatness. Let's just say I was thoroughly disappointed. I got the cannoli pastry, brown butter cookie, and the pistachio bun. The best thing was the cookie, but it still wasn't my favorite. Honestly, you'd be better off getting the one from Chick-fil-A. The pistachio bun was SOUR and the filling was lackluster. The cannoli pastry had way too little filling and the filling itself was just mid. I'm tired of these overrated Richmond spots. read more

Pretty good place to grab some pastries for the day, though they only open from Thursday - Sunday, and sold out very fast. You can order for pick up on their website to ensure your favorite pastry is not out of stock when you get there. My favorite is the kouign amann, covered in a crunchy caramel layer, and is flaky inside. The croissants and cruffin are pretty good, but have a hint of sourness - I think this apply to all of their croissant-base pastries. Canele and pasteis de nata are okay. read more

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Idle Hands is one of my favorite bakeries in RVA! When I visit, I have to give myself a pastry limit before entering, because I walk in and MUST HAVE ALL OF THEM! The staff members are very friendly and assist me in narrowing it down to my self-rationed number. I tell myself I'll make my allotted pastries last, but then I eat them in rapid succession, because they are just too good to save. As I eat my pastries, I exclaim, "This is the best thing I've ever had!" But then I say the same thing with the next one... and the one after that. Everything is amazing, and I especially love their Cruffins--flaky and delicious croissant-muffin hybrids. The Cruffin filling varies by the day, and they usually post the featured flavor on Insta in the morning, along with some of their other treats for the day. This is a small, local bakery, so when they sell out for the day--that's it. The pastries always taste fresh, but I recommend going early in the day for the best selection. The bakery is cozy, so plan on taking your baked goods and coffee to-go. If it's a nice day, you can enjoy your treats in Scuffletown Park--a quiet, nearby pocket park. Idle Hands also has great made-to-order coffees, and they usually have vegan and gluten free pastry options too! read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Pumpkin Cheesecake Cruffin--Amazing!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great neighborhood staple and place. Have to get there early for the good stuff. Nice people as always. Delicious treats. read more

Idle Hands Bread Company - Vegan tomato tart, ham and cheddar, biscoff - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I really really really wanted to love it, but it was underwhelming. Granted, it was Wednesday about 10am so the selection was not abundant. I just really wanted a croissant real bad and hoped i would find other comforting carbs to tempt me. Alas, i did not. I purchased a tarte and the only gluten free option, a scone, which was fine. The person at the counter appeared not pleased to have a customer at 10am,my apologies, and when i asked about gf options, they said they're on a plate and pointed to a very small, sad plate of lonely scones. What's a carb lover to do but rescue! I'm not gf, but have a gf person so I always look to try. The ambience was kinda the nicest part. It was a lil place off a lil road just like in italy. Just didn't hit the mark for me. read more