Was planning on ordering coffee for my family, but before doing so I walked in with my baby to use the restroom and change her. Unfortunately, there wasn't even a changing table available. Instead, I was stopped and loudly reprimanded by a large, intimidating male employee in front of a line full of customers because I had apparently "used the wrong door" and "skipped the line." When I explained that I needed to use the restroom before ordering, I was told I should have used the other entrance -- despite the fact that the door I was directed toward had a clearly posted sign saying "Please Use Other Door." The entire interaction was humiliating and completely unnecessary. No customer, especially a mother carrying a baby, should be publicly shamed over something so minor and confusing. To make matters worse, the bathroom itself was filthy. Even if I had attempted to change my daughter on the floor due to the lack of a changing station, it would have felt unsanitary and unsafe. Businesses love to say they support women and families, but too often mothers are treated like an inconvenience the moment they actually need basic accommodation and decency. read more

Cute, lil coffee spot - we stopped by to try a new cafe and found the outdoor and indoor ambience was charming and eclectic. It's definitely a local spot and there was a small line when we arrived around 9:30ish, but it moved relatively quickly and we ordered an oatmilk latte, brown sugar cardamom oatmilk latte, and vegan burrito. The weather was nice, so we found outdoor seating and our drinks/food came out within 10mins. Overall, not our favorite cup of coffee in the area - but still good and very-well priced! The burrito was yummy too - I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a relaxed, no-fuss spot :) read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Oatmilk latte and vegan burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Lamplighter is a cute place near The Fan! We walked there on a brisk morning and got nice drinks: Americano, Latte, and the Brown Sugar Cardamon latte. All were tasty with appropriate amount of coffee or espresso! Staff were friendly and helpful. Loved their community board announcing various activities and happenings! read more

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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! read more

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First time going to Lamplighter and definitely will not be my last. It's located within the neighborhoods in carytown, but if you know then you know. I ordered a chai tea w/ oak milk and a Lox bagel. The bagel was really good, I personally will get it without tomatoes next time. This is a great place to grab a coffee something to eat and enjoy the outside weather. read more

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. read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Outdoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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. read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - The Muna, with blueberry muffin and yogurt parfait in the background - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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. read more

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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. read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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! read more

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This is my favorite coffee shop and hangout spot in the city, and it being within walking distance probably makes me a little biased. It is a cool place to spend time in town, grab a coffee, and do some solid people watching. The breakfast burrito is great, and the coffee is pretty good too. The staff is extremely nice, and everything always comes out as quickly as possible, which I really appreciate. It is not the best place to work from home during the winter. The Wi-Fi can be a bit spotty at times, and there is no easily accessible power, which makes longer work sessions tough. When the weather is nice, though, their screened-in outdoor seating is a great place to work for a few hours. Overall, it is an easy spot to recommend, whether you are stopping by for breakfast, hanging out with friends, or just looking for a relaxed place to spend some time. read more

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. read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So so good to get a caffeine hit! The service was also fast and efficient even in the morning time rush. My order was just perfect and piping hot. Definitely a new morning place of mine. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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! read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food is okay and coffee is decent. The customer service is always so so. The owners daughter is super kind though. Not a raving review and not quite bad either. For all the amazing coffee shops in RVA, I personally would just go somewhere else. Grit on Libbie or Black Hand is way better imo. read more

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! read more

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For the winter, this spot was pretty cramped and consequently felt like we had to be somewhat rushed through our meal. I had the Muna, which looked good on paper, but completely lacked in flavor. I also had the iced matcha latte, which was decent, but was almost entirely ice. My friend, who's a coffee connoisseur, had a cappuccino and was not impressed. Overall, I'm sure there are better cafes in Richmond. read more

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. read more

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For Sunday morning, I was looking for the place to have coffee and quick bite to have. I knew Lamplighter was the local coffee shop in Richmond and decided to have coffee from Lamplighter coffee roasters. From the menu I decided to order Cold Brew Coffee, Everything Bagel and also ordered Pumpkin Bread for to go. The coffee shop looked amazing with beautifully decorated and ample of place to sit and have coffee as well as to have the quick bite. The service was good and I soon got my order which included Coffee as well as Everything Bagel. The cold brew was amazing and it was freshly brewed. Amazing coffee to start my day. The Bagel was also delicious with Cream Cheese on it and it was tasty as well as delicious. Amazing coffee shop in Richmond to have coffee and quick bite to have. read more

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Stopped by this coffeehouse for a 2nd time as the initial time was via a recommendation from Alex @ Resolve, for my matcha tea. And it didn't disappoint. Staff customer service was friendly and personably. Small and unassuming place which has coffee, tea & pastries, even plant-based. There matcha comes unsweetened which I love however they can added sweetness if that is your desire. Hubby had the chai muffin which he states was quite tasty. The vegan pastry option was all sold out both times... Next time I visit Richmond, I am stopping by early to grab one before they are all gone. I truly appreciate a spot that has local flyers of a variety of happenings in a city along with business cards for small business owners. The street is closed to most traffic as there is construction across the street yet its worth parking on the street and taking s stroll here. read more

Food was amazing, coffee was incredible!! Service was great. It was a little more eclectic for my taste however I would definitely go back just to get that Thai coffee, best coffee I've ever had!! read more

This place has excellent, large breakfast burritos. The lattes are also very good. I wavered between 4 stars and 5 stars, because the seating area is very small, but ultimately this is still a great spot for coffee -- especially if you want a filling breakfast for a reasonable cost. read more

Love this coffee shop! The inside area to order is super small so the line formed outside but it didn't take too long for them to get to everyone. I got a lavender latte and it was good. A little too sweet for my liking but that might just be my pallet. My partner got and Peru drip coffee and said it tasted off/possibly burnt. We bought a bag of coffee so hopefully that redeems their coffee. The baked goods were delicious. The pumpkin bread was super moist as was the sweet potato muffin although I wish it has more cream cheese filling. Overall this is a great spot and I'd love to come back to the more menu items! Staff was very friendly. read more

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Had a killer lox bagel with a brown sugar cardamom latte that was delicious. Service was attentive. The barista was a little jammed up with orders so they warned me of a 20 min wait. I really only waited about 10-15 mins and it was worth it! The space is tiny but I noticed a lot of patrons offering to share tables with others which was nice. Would go again when back in the area! read more

Good service and food! A ton of nice patio space on days with good weather. The coffee is prepared well. I ordered the Katie bagel which was a good mix of ingredients! The service is great. Once our food was ready, someone brought our food out to us on the patio. Overall great place for a hangout or coffee break, with decent food and drink! read more

Lamplighter is one of the best (if not the best) coffee shops I have ever been to -- full stop. Their vegan breakfast sandwich was outstanding; their iced americano was so smooth; their iced chai was exceptional and is made in-house. They use Califia oat milk. Their vegan pumpkin bread (not pictured) was very good. The spirit of Lamplighter is so clear; the people who work there are kind, the clientele is clearly very dedicated to it, and there's so much energy in the stickers and writing on the bathroom walls to their well-loved community bulletin board. There is an abundance of outdoor seating, and the indoor seating is nice, too. I wouldn't do laptop work here; it's not that kind of place. I cannot emphasize enough how good this is from a coffee perspective, a vibe lens, and from a vegan eye and palate. read more

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I've lived in rva my whole life and have been obsessed with lamplighter - specifically the slammer sandwhich. I used to go a lot on the weekends until it started taking like 45 minutes to get a slammer that consistently looked like someone ... slammed it on the floor... I've started making them at home at a better quality and don't have to wait 45 minutes :) read more

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

sigh, Im not one to leave negative reviews-- and I'm aware that the service industry is hurting right now with covid cases and fears, staffing issues etc. I just honestly didn't have the greatest experience here. I have a lot of emotional ties with Lamplighters, as they're one of my first coffee experiences, so the nostalgia associated with them is always nice. This particular time, Covid has bent them into a order from the window/carry out and enjoy outside frame. Understandable, but I and others waited in their already small parking lot as seating is incredibly limited, as are their parking spaces. I waited 45 minutes for my chai tea and a latte, and when I received it, it was actually pretty cold. Unfortunate, as the weather was in the high thirties that day. I hope to visit again soon, and have a better experience. read more

Small coffee spot with lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Great spot to sit and get some work done. Staff is friendly. There are a decent amount of food options. 10/10 coffee!! read more

This place is so cute! We walked over with our puppy while staying at an Airbnb in The Fan. We got perfect coffees (I asked for a 12 oz iced americano with cream and sugar and they prepared it perfectly!). I got the bagel and lox, my husband got a sausage bagel sandwich. So delicious, very adorable place, will definitely try and return! read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Bagel and lox - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Cute spot to stop for coffee and breakfast items. Got an iced vanilla latte and a bagel with cream cheese. Waited about 25-30 min; this was find since I had the time and they had some tables outside. However, I would've appreciated just a little heads up about the wait time being a bit longer than one might expect. Currently order online or outside order window only. Masks strongly encouraged. I appreciate all of these precautions and applaud them for this. Bagel and coffee were good. I would come back again and try more items. read more

Came here with a few friends for some Sunday morning coffee! It was quite a popular place (outdoor ordering only) as many people were waiting for their espresso drinks (~20 minute wait time). I got the cortado (with oat milk) and was impressed with the strong flavor of fruity and bright espresso. The oat milk also made the drink creamy and delicious. I'm honestly really impressed with how bright the espresso was, and it definitely was the star of the drink. There's not much lingering after taste, though. I also got the cold brew (dark roast: Tall Bike Blend, tasting notes: cocoa, almond, fig, cherry) which was quite good. The initial taste was pretty mellow (not a strong brew) but the after taste is very chocolatey and slightly nutty, making it enjoyable. I don't know if I can really taste the fruitiness, but that's OK. I typically prefer a stronger tasting cold brew. Overall, I would definitely recommend the coffee here! My friends got iced lattes which they all seem to enjoy. I had a sip of the maple latte which was delicious but a bit too sweet for my taste. The barista was nice and friendly - really willing to give recommendations! read more

Coffee was so good - I got a cold brew with some oat milk, mg friend got hot coffee. Also got a piece of the pumpkin bread which was incredibly moist and delicious. There is some outdoor seating but nothing inside right now. Expect to wait in line if you're going at a peak coffee time (we went on a Sunday morning around 9am and had 2-3 people in front of us). It appeared you could order online, as well, if you want to skip the line. Staff was friendly and service quick. If I lived in Richmond I would come here often! read more

Loved this spot! Fantastic and friendly service and very tasty coffee. Lamplighter is a unique venue with lots of outdoor seating (they have overflow seating across the street). It's tucked away off the main road behind a few row homes. This is a spot that is queer friendly where staff write their pronouns on their name plate. Noelle helped us out and we loved their service! We ordered a decaf almond milk latte and a regular Americano (black eye style). The drinks were delicious - aromatic with a smooth aftertaste. My partner loved his Americano so much that we bought a bag of beans to take with us. They ground the beans for us perfectly for our pour over (hario style). My partner ordered the breakfast burrito and loved it! It came with pico de gallo that he didn't even use until I reminded him it was there. He was quite the happy man afterwards. Definitely recommend this cafe and will return the next time we're at The Fan. read more

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

The girl who was taking our order and getting our coffee was so kind and friendly! She was so helpful and amazing! The coffee was quite strong and good! Personally it was a little too strong for me, but my friends really liked theirs! :) read more

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters - Iced Thai Coffee~ (7/10) my friend really liked it tho - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place is excellent. I stopped here with my wife during a recent Richmond trip for a casual breakfast while walking around the neighborhood. They have a fantastic selection of bagel sandwiches and terrific coffee. I got a sausage, egg and cheese bagel sandwich and iced coffee and couldn't have been happier. This is a very Richmond coffee shop experience and I mean that in the absolute best ways. read more