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    Sub Rosa Bakery

    4.6 (591 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    SUB ROSA BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Elizabeth N.

    Sub Rosa Bakery offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with a beautifully designed interior. The bakery features a unique selection of both sweet and savory baked goods. We especially enjoyed the sour cherry pistachio croissant, which was soft yet flaky and made with fresh ingredients. The chai tea latte was a bit subtle in flavor and could benefit from a bolder profile. Lines can get long and seating is limited, so visiting early is recommended.

    Leland L.

    Finally tried Sub Rosa after so many years and I so agree with the general population that it's the best bakery in Richmond! Great to see they have revived the space after the fire. And the revival showed because there was quite a line on a Saturday morning! The line moved quickly and the space is pretty big so once you are inside it's not super tight or crowded. They definitely sell out of things but do a good job replenishing throughout the morning too. I got an iced oat milk latte which was delicious, made with afterglow coffee! We split the chocolate almond croissant, cinnamon twist (?), and currant scone, all were fabulous but the croissant was definitely my favorite!

    Got there at 5 minutes before opening and there was already a line! Ordered an almond croissant and drip coffee to-go. Both 10/10

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    Mary B.

    The cutest spot for fresh delicious treats. The service was on point. The window view is just perfect. The choices of treats were great and the price for the quality is very fair.

    Michael P.

    You can only say positive things about sub Rosa. They have the best baked goods in the city. The croissants are extremely flaky and delicious and their other sweet desserts are fantastic. Their bread is some of the best in the city and across the border, their prices are fairly reasonable for the quality of baked good. On the weekend line could be very long and they will sell out of most baked goods. You can pre-order before Thursday and then pick up on the weekend. The shop is small but during the week it's a nice place to sit for a few minutes while you eat your pastry. On the weekend I would plan to sit outside or take your pastries to go.

    Fig tart 5/5 stars
    Christina S.

    This is a bona fide bakery. Just walking up to the store, you can smell the wonderful aromas floating by. They seem to specialize in breads and croissant-based pastries. I love that the pastries allow the ingredients to shine and were not overly sweet. They also serve Turkish tea which is a nice bonus. Vibes: small, cozy bakery with a little bit of indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking. Many people seem to take their orders to go. Pastries are displayed by the cashier in a display case, and breads are behind the counter, along with the menus. Fig tart: 5/5, flaky base with custard layered with fresh figs. Simple but exquisite execution. Perfectly balanced as all things should be (hello Thanos) Definitely my favorite. Raspberry chocolate croissant: 5/5, the combination of dark chocolate and raspberries make for a sublime sweet/bitter/tart combination that is mellowed by the flaky yet chewy pastry Pain au chocolat: 4/5, a classic. Not much to say, it's solid but there are other fun options haha Salami croissant: 3/5 I'm sorry I forgot the actual name of the pastry but it had Italian meat in it. I love savory pastries, but this one was a bit jarring- the meatiness didn't seem to fit quite well with the delicate buttery pastry. Quiche: 3/5 same flaky crust with a creamy egg center. Again, I love savory pastries but this one was also just a step below their sweet ones. The pastry was chewy but the egg center was incredibly soft, with the vegetables' texture making a very apparent appearance. I thought it was quite a heavy pastry, but definitely had nice flavors! I'd love to try their bread next and will definitely be going back for their sweet pastries and Turkish tea!!

    Sunday morning rush
    J David H.

    When anywhere near Richmond during Sub Rosa's hours you better pull up. But do expect a line when they open until close. This quaint bakery in Church Hill does things the old fashion way with a wood fired oven that makes all the difference in taste. My visit around 8 AM on a Sunday found a challenge to park and a line a block long. I knew I had arrived at the right place. They have been on a try list for a few years. With a flight in a few hours I was a bit nervous, but it all worked out as they are just 10-12 minutes from the airport. The building is a charming two story with awnings. The neighborhood is one of the oldest in the city adding some charm. However not far is a lot of blight. I felt safe as I finally found my way to their front door after approximately 35 minutes. However you will make friends trust me. The counter of goodies is immediately as you walk in. The place is small but offers a few tables to enjoy your pastry and coffee, they also offer a few tables outside. The brick oven is the hero as employees work hard to pull off trays of bakery items to replenish the depleting cases. They have a policy of only 8 per customer. Larger orders call 48 hours in advance. I decided on a few items like a basic croissant, a chocolate croissant, a crumb cake and something with potatoes. I was eating in, but also taking a box out. So I informed them what was for here and also a cappuccino. It's pricey as the bill with 20% tip was just under $40. The service was friendly at the counter. I did chat with a staff who said their baking process begins by loading the oven with wood and firing around 2 PM for the next day. She jokingly said you would not want to be here it gets real smokey. The restroom in the back was clean. The pastries came out quickly on real plates with real metal utensils. Thank you! The cappuccino took much longer and was mistakenly put in a paper cup which was disappointing. Every single item was tried and magnificently tasty and fresh. I left very satisfied that I supported a local business as well as found such a gem of a bakery to recommend. The visit had one small hiccup that I will ignore for the purposes of their overall composite score of a full 5 stars. Sub Rosa has been in business for 13 years and has always had the same technique of making all their bakery items. I will hopefully return this year. My only regret was not hitting the max of 8.

    James H.

    Wow!! The bread here is spectacular! I pre-ordered a loaf of the classic bread and a plain croissant, which means I got to skip the line. The bread was awesome. So delicious! The staff was friendly. The location was cool. I was so impressed by the quality of their breads. I highly recommend this bakery, a carb-lover's paradise.

    Gregory F.

    Talk about a place that lives up to the hype. Our anticipation for Sub Rosa had been building for quite some time because whenever we finally muster up the time and energy to go there, it's either closed or sold out (which speaks to its severe popularity). Everything in the display case looks incredibly delicious - and between the chocolate almond croissant and the sour cherry pistachio pastry, we were absolutely blown away. The perfect crisp with every bite of that flaky pastry - such a delicate and elegant fusion of flavors in both pastries. The cashier was super helpful in assisting me with choosing something and the service was fast + the pastries still hot. Seriously, nothing will top this one in Richmond when it comes to pastries - arrive early and eager!

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    Amy H.

    There aren't any good pix of our box of goodies because we inhaled everything. First of all, be warned that the parking is limited and you'll be waiting on line to order. We got our oat milk lattes and chocolate croissants, a mushroom and cheese croissant (I know, sounds weird but it was soooo savory and yummy).

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    Lena M.

    Just updating my review to say that Sub Rosa is still my favorite bakery in Richmond. You do not want to miss their incredible baked goods, cozy vibe, and cool bakers. The inside part is open again and is great for getting some work done or meeting up with friends. They also have some seating available outside which is nice for a fall day. My go to orders are the pain au chocolat and the classic loaf. The pain au chocolat has quality ingredients. The rich delicious chocolate and buttery (almost sour-doughy) croissant pastry are a match made in heaven. The classic loaf is amazing because I find that it almost tastes even better the second day. I love buying fresh bread, but find that it goes stale quickly. I don't have this problem with their classic loaf. Sub Rosa Bakery is such a Richmond staple. If you haven't gone already, I highly recommend it. It does get busy on weekends, but the line is worth it. There is free street parking around the area. It's near some great parks so is great to stop by for picnic goodies. You'll order up from and they'll call your name or order when it's ready. Everything you order from Sub Rosa is bound to be delicious.

    Tarek H.

    This place is like a hug for your soul, They should feed this pastry to angry people, it can be better than CBT therapy. The layers, can you see the layers in the pic? That shit SLAPPPS HARD! Great service, the staff is sweet and kind, and all smiling. But how can you not be smiling if ur surrounded by pastry. And cool ambience, minimalistic but cool. If i lived in RVA i would be a fatty cause of this place.

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    K P.

    This quaint bakery is amazing. The baked goods smell and look so good. Unfortunately, I could not taste the bread or breaded offerings, but the two people that were with me ordered the ham and cheese croissant and said that it is delicious. The pricing seems perfectly fine to me, since it is handmade onsite and looks like it is done with care. I was able to order the espresso and it was so good, I went back for it the next day. I did get to try the chocolate chess which is so rich. Just how I like my chocolate. I didn't have any milk at my work site, so I had to save it. So delicious. That should be offered every day. The staff were welcoming, nice, and accommodating. i wish they had some meat offerings for those that may nit want bread (other than beef, pork, or vegan). Yet, it is a bakery, sooooooo.... I understand. I do want to buy a loaf one day. they look like they have just the right amount of crust on the outside and will be oh so soft inside. *sigh*

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    Amazing. Croissants are prefect, bread amazing. Show up early for best selection and get in line.

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