We came at 2pm and were very sad that all the pastries had sold out. So fyi they sell out often before noon. However, I am so glad we stayed because the remaining items we LOVED. The chess pie and shortbread cookies were incredible. We bought two more packs of shortbread cookies to go. The mocha latte with oat milk also amazing. My sister went back the next day and brought us chocolate croissants and raisin croissant and they did not disappoint! Also cute setting with a couple outdoor tables. read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Front door sold out sign - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Everything I've tried here has been fantastic and bursting with flavor! I think the Jalapeño & Cheese Croissant might also be my top favorite, and also love the Greens & Feta I have pictured here. You do have to go early because they will run out of some of the more popular items quickly. read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Greens & Feta - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The first time I visited Sub Rosa was during COVID and I recently had the opportunity to return. This place as just as amazing as I remember. The pastries are warm, flakey and have the perfect amount of crunch! They offer flavor unique flavor combinations that are super yummy. I ordered the fig&cheese, strawberry&chocolate croissant and lamb borek. All of their offerings are delicious and this is definitely a bakery to add to your must visit list in Richmond read more

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Delicious pastries and friendly staff! Only 4 people allowed inside the store while lining up to order, so expect to wait outside for at least a few minutes. Highly recommend the cottonseed and honey pastry - it was DELICIOUS! The lady helping me described cottonseed cheese as similar to brie and I would agree with that. My friend and I both loved the earl grey tea cookie - one of the best cookies I've ever had. I wish I could've tried more things but at around 11 AM when we went, I'd say 30% of the pastries in the display case were sold out. Also got to try two seasonal pastries, one with eggplant and one with tomato (unfortunately can't remember the names). The eggplant one was alright, strong veggie taste if you're into that - would definitely be much better warmed up and dipped in tomato soup...mmm...the tomato one was great! Also would've been better warmed up. I didn't get to ask if they could warm up the pastries for me, but I did ask for them to go - would definitely be back! read more

These pastries are LEGIT!!! I have been searching for cornetti since i returned from Italy and Richmond, as much as i love our foodie vibe, you've failed at this.... until I found this place! Everything I've been looking for, crisp, fresh, delicious breakfast type pastries in a delightful variety. Today, I was assisted by a wonderfully helpful person who was a big fan of my picks - raisin croissant, cinnamon braid, croissant bread pudding, shortbread cookies, and a blackberry ricotta pastry and they are all PERFECT. The ambiance is morning coffee and croissant which is just what i was looking for. Go there, but don't ruin it cuz I hear the line goes around the corner sometimes and they sell out quick. I LOVE YOU SUB ROSA! read more

Yummy pastries! We got the pistachio and sour cherry, raisin, whole wheat, and the chocolate. They are all good, but my favorite is the chocolate croissant. We devoured them so quickly. We came here in an afternoon on Sunday, it wasn't crowded at all and the staff is friendly. We also ordered a lavender earl grey tea, which go perfectly with the pastries. read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Impeccable, flawless pastries and breads every single time. Sub Rosa is a local legend and rightfully so - I recently have tried croissants at several bakeries and Sub Rosa's were the best, no question, massive, perfectly flaky, soft and crispy in all the right places, just delicious. The layers in the pastry were so pretty and you could literally hear the crackle of fresh bread as you ate. We also got to try a Spinach Jalapeno croissant and a seasonal Mushroom croissant, both were excellent. The filling was amazing and very tasty, the right hints of umami and savory goodness. Super fresh! Line is always out the door even at 8am on every weekend when it opens. They are always sold out by the afternoon, so make sure you go early or place an order 48 hours in advance. read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Spinach Jalapeno Croissant, Butter Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

How can it not be Richmond's favorite bakery?? I've heard rave things about this place but never got a chance to try because they always sell out fast!! Finally I got up early and got in line. You could definitely smell the sweet butter fragrance as you get closer to the store. Their chocolate almond croissant was fire!! The top was generously covered with crunchy almonds and the croissant itself was flakey with a nice "thicker" base that held all the gooey chocolate inside. My croissant most likely cooled down a little bit by the time I found seating but it will still so delicious! Can't help but wonder what it would have been like if it was fresh out the oven!! Their morning bun was also very tasty! Loved how it wasn't too sweet but packed with pecans, walnuts, and cinnamon. It was buttery, flaky, and chewy at the same time! The salami and cheese croissant was also very crispy and yummy. I wish there was more cheese but still happy with it overall! Forgot what the exact name was but the bread pudding was appropriately moist and I loved the creamy, egg-y, kinda custard-y taste to it. Finding seating in/outside was definitely difficult and the wait can be long BUT the line moves quick and you can always get it to go!! I can see why Richmond loves this place and I too am certainly a fan!! read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Morning bun and chocolate almond crossiant (front) - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Sub Rosa Bakery is probably my favorite bakery in Richmond. I've visited other RVA bakeries worthy of 5 stars, but truly, Sub Rosa is like a 10 star bakery--it's THAT good. What sets Sub Rosa apart is the wood-fired oven. This gives the pastries a unique taste. I love filled croissants, and Sub Rosa's are by far the best I've ever had. In what I can describe only as pastry magic, the croissants caramelize and take on a slightly smoky essence in the wood-fired oven. On this particular occasion, I picked up ham and cheese, chocolate almond, and salami and cheese croissants. All were unbelievably good. I also purchased chocolate croissant bread pudding, which was to die for. The bakery is small and cozy with limited indoor seating, so I usually get my pastries to go. They only allow a few in the bakery at a time, so if you go during prime hours, there may be a short wait outside to enter. I promise, it's worth it! For the best selection, arrive early, as they do sell out of popular items throughout the day. This is a family owned and run bakery and they are always helpful and friendly. If you haven't been to Sub Rosa, you are absolutely missing out and must must go!!! read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Ham & Cheese Croissant, Chocolate Almond Croissant, and Salami & Cheese Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I arrived at Sub Rosa on a chilly April weekend morning, mom in tow. I simply couldn't live another day without visiting this Richmond staple! Be prepared to wait in line for Sub Rosa -- it's a pretty small location with seating for up to, maybe, 10 small parties. Window ledge seating and tables. To help manage the crowd there is a limit to the number of people in line allowed inside. The baking is excellent and I love that they mill their own flour. I had a ham and cheese croissant for breakfast -- so crunchy, much delicious. All the baked goods were gorgeous. We also tried some rye bread in sandwiches for our lunch. One comment I would share is there may have been a mix up with our order. My mom ordered a quiche and seems to have gotten a plain croissant instead. Bit of a shame because we didn't realize until after we had left, and with the long line for entry we just weren't sure about going back and getting our order corrected. We also didn't request a printed copy of our receipt which would have made a difference in helping us confirm our order -- that's on us! read more

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Easily the best baked goods in town. It's perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning in church hill. Though the line is always out the door, the wait isn't bad. And everyone is so excited to get there share of pastries that everyone is in a good mood. The shop itself is also super cute. Perfect spot to sit and catch up with friends. For being such a small shop, a good number of people can sit there. Cant wait to go back! read more

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I am not sure why their name means Under the Rose but they do not belong under anything or anyone. They belong at the top of the list of places to eat in Richmond (and I think they are, which is how I found them). Their croissants are so buttery and flaky and their bread pudding was somehow very dense and heavy but tasted so light and flavorful! We originally planned on eating the pan Au chocolat there and taking the fig and cheese croissant and bread pudding for later, but they were so good that we wound up eating all of those on the spot (note the empty plate). We still wanted something for later so we got the ham and cheese croissant, which unfortunately did not make it to the car. So full but so happy! Coffees were also great. Cannot recommend enough! read more

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I always rely on Yelp for local gems when road tripping, as I am currently, so passing through Richmond - I was pumped to try this place out. Now, full disclosure - I don't usually love flaky pastries. I'm more of a dense, rich, chocolatey kind of girl, so wasn't sure how I would enjoy... but it think I'm a convert. I LOVED: -Jalapeño cheese, 9/10 - very spicy and tasty -Pistachio cherry, 10/10 - best car treat ever There are flakes all over my car and I still don't regret it. read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Cute box! - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

People already know, but this is one of the best places to grab pastries in Richmond. Such flaky perfectly baked pastry and every flavor combo is just right. My favorite (so hard to pick) was the cottonseed and jam pastry. The pogaca was also nice and denseish dough with a dilly-parsley filling I enjoyed Also the coffee was super great too. The staff was friendly and the lighting is very nice in here, so I highly recommend sitting down and eating here if you have the time - theres a couple four tops and several two tops plus a little couch sitting area. Definitely worth the early wake up because they do sell out (and why wouldn't they when their pastries are so perfect?) read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - pistachio and cherry roll, salami and cheese croissant, cottonseed and jam croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Got up early for a Sunday morning to make it to sub rosa. Got there around 8:05 they open at eight. There already was a line. As I stood in line it grew and grew and grew. They are letting people sit inside and have coffee and pastries but they are trying to limit the crowd still! When I took my pastries they were still warm. But we've tried so far has been excellent I think there might be a pound of butter in each pastry! read more

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This probably is the best thing I've ever eaten in my life! It's only a mile and a half from the convention center. Super easy to get into from the neighborhood. Like everyone says go early! I got there at 9:30 on a Tuesday and they were low on most things, everyone was super nice will definitely drive back! read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Salami and cheese croissant! - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

After discovering this beauty during Covid times, I've returned to find that you can go inside now! The interior is cute, cozy, and crowded- there were a bunch of people on the weekend so go early to avoid long lines! They allow indoor seating and 4 people inside, in line at a time. Per usual, the pastries were delicious. While ordering, I listed 4 different types of croissants (meat free ones in honor of Chinese new year) and I said aloud "hmm am I missing anything?" And they asked "have you tried the cherry pistachio" and I was impressed with 1. The delicious recommendation and 2. The fact that the one they named was also vegetarian. Even if the meatless suggestion were by chance it was nice coincidence and a tasty treat. read more

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So delicious and definitely worth the wait! I advise getting there at 8 or a little before to beat the crowd! read more

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Love it. A great place for croissants and similar bakery! Fun Neighborhood bakery. They also serve assorted coffee/ cappuccinos etc. read more

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Damn. I usually only get there late for bread. Which is fantastic. But I ended up in town early and got a mushroom croissant and coffee. The coffee was good, but the pastry was glorious. Flakey, buttery and the size of a softball. So good. I do also recommend the polenta bread. Yum. read more

There are croissants and then there are CROISSANTS. Sub Rosa Bakery, a corner cafe in a neighborhood with Revolutionary War ties, makes wood-fired CROISSANTS. Six mornings a week, they make six kinds of croissants from chocolate to almond to salami and cheese. Each one is made fresh and comes out buttery and warm. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 8am to 5pm, go early to so have your pick from all of their daily croissants and pastries. They are so popular many flavors run out early. During the pandemic, they offer pickup only. Place your order online and text them when you are outside of their yellow building. Grab your warm croissant or load of bread and walk a few blocks to Patrick Henry Park and enjoy it at one of the picnic tables. read more

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We spent a night in Richmond and when this place cake up as one of the best bakery. Of course I needed to try the croissant bfr we drove away to hike. Ordering is only on line and there is no dining inside. You place the order and wait outside to pick up your order. The croissant is by far was one of the best I ever had! The americano is ok but not strong and cappuccino was good. read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Amazing croissant! Must try. - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was in Richmond visiting and this bakery was recommended to me by somebody in town. I went mid afternoon and saw that most of the items were out so I tried back in the morning. They opened around eight so I logged on and ordered my items! They were ready within 20 minutes and available for pick up. No one was physically allowed in the store and all pick ups we're out front. The caramelized onions in the croissant or a game changer! The spinach croissant was delicious and the apple turnover was just sweet enough! This is a great place with a small but mighty menu! read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Spinach and cheese Croissant, caramelized onion croissant, apple turnover - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Every morning that we stay in Richmond, we head to Sub Rosa for amazing pastries, and coffee. Get there early. There is always a line out the door. Had too many different pastries to list. Everything is amazing. read more

My fave bakery in all of Richmond! Their pastries are HUGE and perfectly flakey. Never too hard and the perfect amount of crisp. I've tried a different item every single time I've been and have not found any that I didn't like. Must try if you're in the area! read more

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First things first, this place SMELLS incredible. I was just driving by and decided to stop in. I'm glad I did, I ordered a fig and cheese croissant and a lavender earl grey tea. The tea was fabulous and the croissant was the perfect complement. It was flaky and the flavors of fig and a dry aged cheese was a treat. There is seating available inside and it has a cute and cozy vibe inside. There's also a small wine collection. If in the Churchill area and you're in need of a tasty snack this is a good place to check out. read more

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When I think about the perfect croissant, savory pastry, or sweet treat...Sub Rosa is front of mind. I don't often visit Richmond, but when I do, this bakery is both my first and last stop. The treats here cannot be replicated--and for foodies like me...the experience was transformational. Approved! :) read more

Absolutely as good as you think it'll be. The croissants are flakey and crispy, but moist. Really fantastic. Seems to be fair pricing. Pretty good ambiance and service. Would highly recommend. We tried the fig and cheese croissant pastry and the pistachio and tart cherry. Very good! read more

Super cute bakery on the Church hill area of RVA. There was already a fairly decent line at 9:30 am on a Saturday. By the time I made it inside, they were out of a lot but I was able to snag a wheat croissant which was nothing short of amazing. Love that we have something as special as Sub Rosa in RVA. read more

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Yelp needs an option for 6 stars for places like this. Several people have recommended Sub Rosa to me, but I'm typically not a big bakery girl so it took me a while to make it over there! I finally stopped by this morning, and I can't decide if I'm sad for missing out for so long or happy because of all the money I've saved not knowing about this place. Do yourself a favor and stop on by!! Especially if you're trying to impress someone from out of town!! They are currently only taking orders online and they sell out QUICK. We came around 10:30 am on a Saturday and they were all sold out of the classic croissants, so we settled on a chocolate almond croissant. We ended up receiving a normal almond croissant and weren't even frustrated by the mess up because it was literally the tastiest pastry I've ever tried! Cappuccino was also great! Definitely will be back! read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Certainly one of the best bakeries in the United States. The sourdough based breads are amazing and lots of variety. Soft and chewy inside, nice crust and great texture on the outside. The polenta loaf is truly unique. The bread alone would entice me for return visits...but the lamented pastries are magnificent. I strongly encourage you to eat these outdoors or over a plate less risking a mess of pure flaky buttery goodness. So many layers. Best neighborhood spot and makes my weekend walks even more pleasurable. read more

Sub Rosa is famous for it's brick oven bakery, and if you don't believe it, head on down. You'll have to park some ways away and wait in line; It moves fast, but only 4 people are allowed inside, in line, at a time. You CAN sit and eat inside, and you can find Sub Rosa bread at Good Foods Grocery if the line doesn't appeal to you. The pastries tend to be those that focus on bread, so if you like croissants, you'll be happy. If you're looking for more sweet/fruit-heavy pastry, you probably won't appreciate the bakery or selection and are best off at Starbucks or such. The inside was small and most every seat was taken, but it had that small coffee-shop vibe where you sit down, slowly eat, and talk over coffee. If they were set up for it, I think a lot of people would bring a laptop and work at a table here. Sub Rosa says to call ahead by three days for a special order or to reserve things, as they sell out of everything by about 3PM a day. Given the line I was in and how early it was, they aren't exaggerating! read more

The croissants are truly out of this world! The fig and cheese is my favorite but you truly can't go wrong

I'm lucky to have family in the Richmond area, because it's easy to make a side quest to Sub Rosa for croissants. I'm picky about my pastries and this place never disappoints. My favorite by far is the fig and cheese--sweet and savory, beautifully balanced. Today, I visited with family and even my cousin usually who avoids carbs couldn't help joining in the feast! The Turkish tea was the perfect pick-me-up too. read more

Don't walk...run! We've waited quite sometime to taste the amazing pastries of @subrosabakery as we've tried unsuccessfully to get there before they sell out on the weekends but today was our lucky day! Rustic shop with display cases with an array of croissants and other baked goods. There was a special 4/$15 so we opted for two sweet (Morning Bun and Pain Au Chocolat) and two savory (Ham and Cheese and Salami and Cheese). My overall favorite (5/5) has to be the Morning Bun, the flakiness of the croissant and the candied pecans, the ration of cinnamon filling...simply amazing! I enjoyed both savory options (5/5), I warmed it up for 10 seconds and wow the buttery flaky croissant with the thin slices of high quality meat and cheese, amazing! My least favorite was the Pain Au Chocolat (3/5)it was rich and good just not my personal favorite, my daughter enjoyed it (4/5). We will be back to try the fresh baked breads and their beverages! read more

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The very BEST baked goods in the metro area. Bar none. The loaf bread is a must if you are serving a nice meal or just want something with some nice texture to upgrade your dinner. (Try the rye bread!) The pain au chocolate and pain au raisins will make you wish you lived next door to this place. On the savory side, I am a sucker for their salami and cheese croissant. Seriously, the wood oven makes a huge difference but the real secret here is the mastery of these bakers. So grab a pastry, head to a nice overlook where you can see the river, and enjoy your morning. Closed Mondays (another reason why Mondays suck so bad.) read more

Sub Rosa makes beautiful pastries. The coffee is excellent and served in civilized ceramic cups. read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Baker - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Sub Rosa is a charming bakery nestled in a little corner in downtown Richmond. With its natural light and the aroma of the freshly baked pastries, it makes a warm atmosphere in the middle of the city. Even though it can get quite busy, the staff was more than happy to guide me through my indecisiveness - so many yummy items to choose from! While the earl grey cookie, shortbread, biscotti, and croissant were all delicious, buttery, and flakey, THE BREAD is where it's at for me!! And they mill their own flours in-house! Besides, I can never say no to a light and airy freshly baked bread (I got the rye and sesame yumm) & I may or may not have eaten the entire loaf in two days... read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - a plate of cookies and a biscuit - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ugh yum. So good. I've been wanting to visit Sub Rosa for some time and when husband mentioned a craving for croissants, I jumped on the opportunity. Currently they're doing pick up only, and it's fully contactless, where they'll bring out your bag after you text with your name. There was one person who picked up maybe a minute before me, and I picked my order up two minutes after I texted. Pro-tip: there is parking on the left side of the shop reserved for Sub Rosa pickups! Use it so you don't have to wait for your husband to circle the block! Definitely hop on the site exactly at 8AM - things can and will sell out in the next five minutes. They bake more throughout the day, but they still might be low on stock at other times during the day. If you're interested in the bread, they offer a sale assortment of day-old bread, and have some other loaves (they said they do around 50 loaves a day). But if you want a fresh loaf, they'll start to hit the site at 10am. The classic croissants are great - not the best I've ever had, but flaky and lovely nonetheless. The Einhorn croissant is similar with a slightly nutty flavor that I noticed but my husband didn't. Almond croissant was good but slightly dense since it's very generous with the almond filling. Not bad, but it did throw me off when I ate it first before the plain croissant. Lamb borek was deliciously seasoned and wonderful, and much larger in a rectangle puff than I expected! Actually that should be noted - these croissant sizes are HUGE. Like I could easily split it, but if I ate one solo, it'd be my lunch. A very flaky and delicious lunch. Anyway, really enjoyed! Will be trying the pide bread later tonight. Super easy process to order, pay, and pickup, and should be heavily utilized during the pandemic! read more

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Dear Sub Rosa, Above is a one star Yelp review of your business. Below is every reason why you shouldn't listen to anything written in that review. If anyone ever visits Richmond and skips on your Fig and Cheese Tart, they might as well skip Richmond all together. My friends and I start each of our birthdays with a mandatory tradition of at least three of your puff pastries to the face. Because you have something special going on in that corner shop of yours. Something that gets me out of bed at 7:58am each Saturday, refreshing my cart to make sure I don't miss out on the Fig and Cheese Tart that changed my life. All the best in the name of food. - Yelpman read more

Sub Rosa Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia