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    Lamplighter Coffee Roasters

    4.2 (511 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    The Slayer
    Katie K.

    This was a good coffee/breakfast spot! We liked the variety of offerings, especially the amount of vegan and GF food. The outdoor seating was great as well. It was busy, but worth hanging out for a bit!

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    Ashley R.

    Very few spots in the city seem to offer vegan breakfast before 9am and Lamplighter is one! They actually have various vegan options to choose from for breakfast (bagels or burritos). The vegan breakfast burrito was very filling with potatoes, beans, tofu scramble, avocado, and vegan sour cream. The slammer bagel sandwich is vegan cream cheese, vegan breakfast sausage with maple sriracha sauce. They also had vegan banana bread on the counter for grab and go! I don't drink coffee but my dad said it was good, and I can say the matcha latte was one of the better ones I've tried in RVA. No up charge for oat milk either, so that's a win! Tiny parking lot, which sets it apart from many other shops in the city. Indoor and outdoor seating (mostly outdoor). It was clean and cute inside. The food came out pretty fast. I wish everything hadn't been served to go style though (even after I asked for my matcha in a regular mug, of which they had plenty). I would definitely come back to try their other vegan goodies.

    The Muna, with blueberry muffin and yogurt parfait in the background
    Jennifer H.

    Clearly a local favorite coffee and breakfast shop, given that nearly everyone walked here (like we did), and I can see why. Efficient counter service with a classy hole-in-the-wall vibe. Coffee options are plenty, and mine was delicious. The Muna, yogurt parfait, and blueberry muffin were excellent. Many vegan options too.

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    Nicole B.

    I love a good coffee shop and lamplighter didn't disappoint. I had the Thia coffee it was so creamy and delicious. The staff was so pleasant and their menu offers a wide variety of coffee options and delicious food. They have a lox bagel that I must go back and try. They offer outside patio dining and the line was proof that this spot is a neighborhood favorite.

    Kassidy K.

    This is quite a busy spot ! But it's worth the wait ! I got a bagel and a chai latte. The bagel was really good; they had several options you can choose from as a vegetarian. Their coffee/drink selections were pretty good too and I had plenty of time during the wait to see what I wanted to get. The service was pretty quick too for how busy they were ! They've got plenty of seating around to chill while you wait and catch up with friends.

    Slammer on everything bagel with a fried egg
    Amy H.

    You need to get there early if you want to avoid a line and a wait. Alas, all good things are worth waiting for. I love that they have gluten free bagels and they have things for people with food allergies. The food is fresh and it's always packed with people and their little people or doggies. A very good place to grab breakfast to go or eat in (or out on their picnic tables). Either way, very yummy!

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    Michele F.

    I stopped by today to try some coffee based on the good reviews. The barista was super friendly (5 stars for him), but I was disappointed in the limited flavors, lack of lowfat or skim milk, and only darker roast of coffees available. It seems like a great place, but it doesn't have much to my liking.

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    Deedrah B.

    Nice spot for a coffee and some reading/working. Line was long but moved fast, and I only ordered a drip coffee. They had an 8oz size which was great! I sat inside by the front window and enjoyed a leisurely hour reading and catching up on some work. There's outdoor seating too but it was a bit chilly for me. I can see why this was recommended to me!

    Breakfast burrito
    Michelle F.

    Lovely service and quick hot coffees and burritos. The parking was simple and effortless just ten minute walk from the cute Carytown shops. Definitely worth a stop for a snack and a caffeine break nearby the Art Museum and several other places to explore.

    Jahmelia B.

    This place has been on my bucket list of places to try for what feels like forever. I'm happy to report it was worth the wait. Lamplighter is busy street corner with a tiny little parking lot in front. They have a separate entrance for you to place your order. When you place your order they ask for your name no additional order number is given. This proved to be a little confusing as there were two Jason's at the same time and they received the wrong drink. I ordered an iced lavender latte, breakfast burrito and a sweet potato muffin. Everything was really good. The breakfast burrito tasted homemade and was accompanied by a fresh salsa that was great. I will flag that this cafe is Vegan friendly as they have several vegan/ vegetarian options on the menu. Overall I really enjoyed my coffee and food and look forward to trying this place out in the future!

    Gregory F.

    Perhaps I am too friendly of a critic, but I love this place! My favorite outdoor space out of any coffeeshop in Richmond so far with plenty of seating and appreciate its dog-friendlyness. Everything just flows well from the place in which you order into the seating area and the baristas were all super friendly. Just an overall fun vibe that feels very "coffee-shop." Cute interior with plenty of awesome merchandise options and great looking pastries - loved my americano :) will most definitely be returning here throughout the rest of my time in Richmond!

    Victor H.

    I found the location a bit weird being at the corner of Addison and tucked near the highway. Since my hotel didn't have coffee available, you gotta find caffeine somewhere that isn't Starbucks. Trekking all the way from Monroe Park, I finally found the spot and sauntered in. Chai Tea Latte, might sound basic but this one was unique. Ordered chilled on this hot day, every sip was soothing. And the smaller the sips, the better flavor you get. They did take a while to make my drink (around 8 minutes) but there was a line in front and they likely put a lot of care into their coffee/barista concoctions. Of course they have breakfast items too, since what else would you pair your coffee with? There's some outside seating and fewer inside seating so you're most likely getting to go here and then going about your day. Also the person taking my order sounded sweet which is better than someone being lackadaisical or irritated.

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    Yum! Had an oat milk latte in the middle of the afternoon on a Monday. Deliciously just what I needed!

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    Loved this place! I had the vegan breakfast burrito which was excellent, and the iced coffee is SO good. Really friendly vibe.

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    (17 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    Great little coffee spot in Midlothian, they have a huge selection and the staff is friendly, they…read morealso manufacture all the coffee in the back. My toasted marshmallow iced coffee was out of this world. This will definitely be my new coffee spot from now on.

    I stumbled upon this coffee shop and roastery while I was in Midlothian last week. I was in the…read moremood to try some coffee and am so happy I found this place. They roast single origin coffees onsite and sell them in completely biodegradable pods, which only stay on their shelves for up to 30 days so the coffee always tastes super fresh. They are not like other biodegradable pods you may see for sale elsewhere, these actually ensure you get a fantastic cup of coffee each time. I started talking to the baristas, Lisa and Anastasia, and shared that I used to work for Starbucks and was amazed how the same coffee could taste completely different if it was prepared differently. Lisa promptly took out two bags of coffee and prepared a pour over of each. They were the same beans, but roasted at different temperatures. She gave tastes to me and another customer. It was amazing how different the coffees tasted, and they even had different colors. It was such a cool experience! I bought a box of Columbia medium roast pods, which I've been enjoying every day this week. They have several coffees available to try, along with pastries and made to order sandwiches. It's located in an industrial area, off the main road, but is well worth the trip if you're looking for some delicious coffee. It's become my go to coffee roaster in the Richmond area.

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    Hot and cold drinks are always available
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    Discovered this indie coffee shop in Williamsburg near Busch Garden exit off Merrimac when I was…read moredown for a brief visit and OMG - BIGGGGG LOVE!!! So much to love about this new discovery besides the fact that it's NOT a Starbucks lol and for those that know me, you know I love and love to support and discover tucked away indie coffee places (see my reviews!). This place is also a roastery and sells their own bean blends. I don't know the history behind the shop and name but was told it is chemistry themed and owned by W&M alum - yassssss! Service is SUPER friendly and excellent so that's a bonus! I lovvvvvvve that the latte menu is chock full of super creative seasonal flavors - so many to choose from!! I stopped by twice while in town and staying just down the street. Had a hot Rose Macaron latte and the next day had the Lemon Bar. Both were DELICIOUS. NOT OVERLY SWEET BUT WITH SUBTLE FLAVORS AND BOLD ESPRESSO TASTE. NOTTTTTT WIMPY WEAK. Both days I had the OG Bacon Egg Cheese sando on an ET bagel that was a decent accompaniment to my seasonal lattes which were clearly the stars of the show. I was there during the week - once mid afternoon, the other day late morning and it was not crowded at all both days. The seating area is HUGE. 2 separate adjacent rooms - walk through the front ordering area and you'll find a large, super cozy and inviting "living room" type space with comfy couches, armchairs, dining tables with chairs and even cubes for studying. Dark and moody vibes. SUPER COZY, RELAXING AND KEPT VERY CLEAN AND TIDY. The other seating area has a bunch of tables and chairs, lots of windows, brighter and more conducive for gathering. I took and posted a bunch of pics and some vids so check them out. So glad to have discovered this coffee spot and gem! Will definitely be back when I visit Williamsburg again! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

    So many options. My favorite is that they have ice cubes made from coffee so your coffee doesn't…read moreget watered down. Genius. And you could easily get dark roast. I got the cold brew dark roast with a coffee iced cube. All black. Yum. Friendly service.

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