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    Riverbend Roastery

    4.4 (140 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Kassidy K.

    I've come here several times. One of my favorite spots to snag a coffee and a small bite to eat. They are typically always busy so prepare for a wait ! They work pretty quickly as well for how busy they are. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Indoor is typically taken by people doing work or schooling - but they outside is typically open depending on how busy they are ! They've also got a little free library on the side of the business ! It's such a warm environment and I love stopping by. Will forever be my go-to coffee spot.

    My usual getting me through the day starting early in the morning.
    K P.

    I definitely believed that I had already submitted a review for this business. I love getting my mocha latte fix from them. I have met and encountered some amazing people and I have also enjoyed being greeted so well and warmly welcomed by be staff. Even on busy days, they value personal acknowledgment. I have never had a negative experience here and I will continue to visit and purchase when I am able. It is not a large space, but it is a coffee shop with limited seating indoors and outside. Heck out their seasonal offerings. I have put people on to their tea blends, too.

    Blueberry matcha with cold foam! A bit light on the matcha for me but good matcha flavor. Couldn't taste much blueberry
    Christina S.

    Very cute interior and bomb creative drinks! Love their seasonal offerings and everyone is always friendly. The themed merch they sell is very enticing, I'll probably have to get one at some point.

    Chimbo club
    Crystal T.

    This is my favorite coffee in Richmond! The atmosphere is always so welcoming and the staff are so friendly. My favorite drink is the crime of passion tea. I get it iced with little room for sweetener (simple syrup). I've tried some of the pastries and the chimbo club sand-which. Both were very flavorful and fresh. Next time, you're in church hill, stop by!

    Tiffany H.

    I ordered a standard iced vanilla latte, which was okay. I didn't end up finishing the drink because I felt there was something off about the flavor, possibly tasted a little watered down, but not from milk (if that makes sense). My partner got the seasonal special tiramisu cold brew, which didn't have a strong tiramisu flavor. This might have been due to the non-diary option that was only available since they ran out of diary ones. Drinks were made quickly though and staff were really friendly! Overall, still a cute local coffee shop within the neighborhood of Church Hill.

    Tiramisu cold brew
    Rachel K.

    Riverbend is a beautiful and welcoming space in Church Hill, nearby cute shops and beautiful homes. They have a tasty menu of both drinks and food. I tried the Cali Dream and the Tiramisu Cold Brew, both 10/10! I recommend Riverbend! They are Woman & Queer owned!

    Fernan B.

    I moved to Richmond 6 months ago. I didn't know what to expect. This coffee house is Richmond in a nutshell. The coffee is great; you can't go wrong with any of their lattes, though my favorite is the sugar cookie latte. The prices are very reasonable (though I did move from CA where lattes are double the price for less quality), and the quality is great. This coffee house punches above its weight. But the best aspect of Riverbend is how they welcome everyone. I felt welcomed and have made it part of my morning routine to come here and get my coffee before work. And when I bump into the staff outside Riverbend, they're quick to say hello. And they're a huge supporter of human rights for all.

    Cali-dream sandwich and blueberry + cream latte
    Carrie P.

    Another fantastic experience at THE coffee shop in the hill! Cali-dream sandwich was so good that I got one to-go for a busy day tomorrow. My barista gave it to me "deconstructed" so it would not get soggy overnight. So thoughtful! You need to try the Blueberry + Cream latte before fall flavors come out. Delicious!!

    Krystal K.

    First time in and I'll definitely be back!! Seating outside and inside and high ceilings. The whole team was so kind and they're LGBTQ+ friendly! I got an iced yerba mate with strawberry flavor and lemonade. Yum!! I also grabbed a sandwich to go. Turkey, cream cheese, tomato, and so much more! I'll be back to try coffee drinks and more food items.

    Yerba Mate lemonade spritz
    Tanim I.

    I've been coming here for years, for family vacations. They are very friendly, they have a great vibe. Food and coffee is always excellent! I'm a huge fan of their Yerba mate lemonade spritz!

    Monique B.

    Only planned to come here one day so that we could try other places but came back two days in a row for the salty bee and my husband said the light roast drip coffee was great too! Nice outdoor seating and a water bowl for the pups.

    Egg and cheese bagel and honeybee latte
    Jessica G.

    I stopped in before work for a quick bite to eat and coffee. While I usually find an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich quite boring this one was phenomenally executed. The egg was so well seasoned and they have a great hot sauce packet from West Creek that was to die for. My coffee was the honey bee latte and it was perfectly bold and not sweet which I really appreciated. Ambiance is cool and eclectic. Queer friendly

    Seasonal drink menu
    Michele F.

    I decided to brave the cold today to try this cute roastery. When I arrived around noon on a Saturday, there was a line, but it moved pretty quickly. I opted for a chocolate peanut butter cup latte and it was really yummy. The staff were all really nice. It's easy to see why this is such a popular place. Their seasonal drinks looked really good so I'll definitely be back.

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    The staff is accommodating and kind, our food tasted great, and the coffee is always perfect!

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    This place was just adorable. So cute and inviting and had a ton of seating will be back to try everything.

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