Abi's Books and Brews is the perfect combination of coffee,books and records. If I miss anything…read moreit's because I was fixated on the books. Upon entering, the books are found along the wall, there are tables and chairs to sit and the coffee is ordered at a counter right in the center of the store. Towards the back, they have a section just for kids and young adults. Also, there are plenty of parking outside. They have new and old books available at decent prices. One of the best things I have ever seen is they have a dedicated turning bookcase for BANNED books of Hanover county. It is a lending library. You choose a book, open it and scan the QR code inside and check off the book you picked. Then, you return it when you're done. No time limit on it. That easy. I am so proud that they are supporting these books and making it easy for anyone to have access to them. On this visit, I borrowed Jodi Picoult's book, Nineteen Minutes. I recommend you come visit and support this coffee/book shop in the VCU area. I definitely recommend it and plan to visit often.

I needed a place to work in the AC and went to Abi's Books and Brews and couldn't have been happier…read morewith the experience! Luck was on my side as I found street parking right in front of the shop. This place is a dream for anyone looking to get some work done. They've thoughtfully labeled each outlet, making it ideal for co-working. No more searching aimlessly for a spot to plug in--what a relief! I tried the chocolate croissant and americano, and both were fantastic. The croissant was flaky and delicious, and the americano provided just the right boost. The staff was incredibly kind and made the visit even more special by treating my maltipoo, Printz, to a pup cup!

Sub Rosa Bakery is the kind of place that makes you consider moving to Richmond just so you can…read morecall it your "local." This time was no difference from the first time I had it. Every time I see that machine in the back I just think they creamating their baked goods. If your anywhere near here this is a must stop for.

Sadly, it's nothing special anymore. Don't know if it's the new oven, recipe changes, flour changes…read moreor staff changes, it's just not great anymore. Based on yesterday's disappointing purchase ($50 for 8 pastries), I'm not even sure I'd say it's good. Not sure I'll be back or continue to recommend the place. The AH-mazing sour cherry-pistachio croissants just didn't taste the same. They weren't as sweet/caramelized and the dough texture was different. The braided croissant sprinkled with powdered sugar was slightly bitter tasting, the dough looked darker and it had a faint taste of umami from what I can only assume was a savory croissant it must have touched. It too tasted off, not sweet and buttery as usual.

Came here since it's a cafe that's open late, and it was a vibe! People kept coming and going, even…read moreat late, but it was never truly full thankfully. My matcha came out fairly quickly. It was pretty tasty too, even though it did feel like strawberry jam at the bottom. Still good and did its job.

Friendly service and excellent coffee shop that offers a different experience than your typical…read morelatte. The menu is extensive for both drinks and food offerings, I really enjoyed the pistachio milk cake. Prices are high for RVA with two drinks and two pastries costing around $44. Entrance is kindof hard to find as it is sunken on the side of the street and not easily accessible for strollers. +1 Vibe +1 Taste +1 Presentation +1 Service +0 Value

The Plant Café is a new spot along Richmond's Canal Walk inside of padel plant they sell a variety…read moreof hot and cold beverages as pastries from Sugar and Twine. The staff is super nice and I enjoyed chatting with them while waiting for my drinks. We got a tiramisu latte, vanilla latte, and a matcha latte. Open 8AM to 10PM (as of May 2025)

I really enjoy The Plant Cafe inside Padel Plant (and next to Smokestack). I've gotten a few…read morepastries from here, but mostly come for the drinks during salsa nights. Order inside and sit at a table to watch padel, or grab a seat outdoors. The staff is amazing - and Kimberly at the bar is great! Her drink creations are delicious, and she's super friendly as well.

It's a wonderful cat experience. Very mellow and quiet. The coffee was good and the service was…read morepleasant. The cats were very sleepy and ultra mellow. I posted a review for Kuba Kuba where we had a great lunch. It is a few feet away from the Perrfect Bean.

We LOVE the Purrfect Bean. The matcha and other drink specials are too too good. (Mousey matcha…read morewith earl grey syrup was divine!) The decor is 10/10 in my eyes. Slight art deco vibe meets modern and moody? Service has always been good for us and they'll even serve your drink "for here" in a real glass or mug which, to me, is a lost art that I really appreciate. Don't skip a No Nuts Donuts (Williamsburg local business) cake pop--they're worth it!

Probably one of my favorite cafes in RVA that offers both a mean latte and an extensive food menu…read more Stir crazy is one of those places that all the locals know about and is extremely busy on the weekends, for good reason. As an iced latte fanatic, some of my favorites include the gingerbread and pollinator lattes. Only thing is, as a muslim who prefers eating halal, I wish that they'd have more food options without bacon/sausage or at least that they'd be open to doing more substitutions. The lily sandwich and the egg and cheese biscuits are my go-to's though!

Great stop on our way up and down I-95. Lots of local charm. Great bagel and biscuit sandwiches and…read moreexcellent coffee. Nice little gift shop.

FANTASTIC PLACE AND FOOD! Service was great. It gave diner. Small and cozy. Parking is free for 3…read morehours. If i lived down here o would be a regular

Glad we made it to this seemingly iconic weekend breakfast spot. Weren't aware of its popularity,…read moreso we were a bit surprised by the one hour wait estimate. But they've got a system... stroll nextdoor to their indoor waiting area complete with drinks, vintage shops, pool, foosball. Once you are seated service is attentive and meals are speedy. The four of us enjoyed sausage gravy & biscuits, barnyard biscuit, corn beef hash and typical two egg meal. Glad we waited!

Fantastic people and a fantastic atmosphere. What a refreshing place. People make you feel welcome…read moreand wonderful food

We went to Cafe Rustika recently on a Saturday night. We walked in just before 5pm and were told it…read morewould be about a 30 minute wait. They took our number and said they'd call when our table was ready, so we went around the corner to have some drinks while we waited. Our table was ready about an hour later. We were seated and placed our order pretty quickly. Our beers came shortly thereafter and we were brought some bread while we waited, and wait we did. It was another hour for our meals for 2 to come out. The pork schnitzel was crispy and the lemon and capers added a lot of flavor. The käsespätzle was very cheesy and flavorful. We grabbed a piece of black forest cake to go, which was also really good. The service was friendly with our waitress apologizing several times for how long our meal took to arrive. It's obvious that they're used to being so busy on the weekends and do the best they can. The restaurant is small but cozy. A good dinner, but make sure you have the time if you plan to go on a weekend, or go on a weeknight instead.

Delicious Indian food, that I have never tried before! No table service, except delivery. Limeade &…read morehouse chai fantastic also. Eclectic Indian decor, casual ambiance.

This place should definitely be supported as it stands for a lot of great causes. It also has an…read moreelectic offering of Indian fusion foods. I got a tofu dosa, which was lacking flavor and a bit dry, but I think it's because it heavily relies on the sambar and chutney. The portions were filling for the price. I wouldn't be particularly drawn here as a repeat customer for the food, but it's a cute place to take visitors.