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4.7 (109 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Mel S.

Wow, what an amazing spot. Tucked away down at the end of a breezeway, where you walk past other small businesses to get to this one. I went around 2 and it wasn't busy at all. Had the place to myself which made the already cozy environment feel extra cozy. I love the atmosphere. It feels like you're sitting in someone's kitchen, visiting a friend, who is making delicious treats to share with you. Tried the seasonal latte which was a butternut squash syrup latte. And WOW it was delicious. Seriously one of the best coffees I've ever had. And I was pleasantly surprised to find real little bits of butternut squash at the bottom of the cup. Had to try one of the Kolaches, as this is their house specialty. And it was fantastic. It's essentially a biscuit with ingredients folded into the center of it. Plus, it had a silly face drawn onto it!! Also got the cinnamon roll and had that the next day. And holy crap that was delicious too! Perfect texture and taste. And the staff was great. I believe it was the owner operating everything. He was helpful and direct. This might be my new favorite coffee spot in the area. Which is saying a lot bc we have so many good ones.

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Nicole B.

Madagascar Vanilla Latte and a homemade cream puff, perfect mid day start. So glad I found this cafe, the food options are amazing and I love the open kitchen which makes you feel even more welcomed.

Maple siracha sausage, egg, and cheese on a kolache
Luice T.

We were in town for a wedding and I wanted breakfast from somewhere local. I was hesitant to try Surrounding Counties because of their smaller menu. But I love kolaches. Very neat location, it's located in a breezeway: outdoors between a row of shops. Super funky personality inside. Espresso coffee options with a few syrups. And I got the maple Sriracha sausage, egg and cheese kolache, lots of great flavor, very filling, and very unique. It was cheesy, would make for a great cheese pull picture. Our order also came with some free watermelon slices. Wish I could go back again.

Iced Brown Sugar Latte
Skyler G.

Absolutely LOVED this place. I got an iced brown sugar latte and thought it was delicious. Additionally, I tried one of their signature Kalochies (which they describe as a hot pocket) and thought it was amazing. They also gave me a little side of fruit which I thought was a nice touch. Also, the staff is so so friendly and helped me choose what to get. I HIGHLY recommend this place and will certainly be back soon.

Pravash M.

Gem of a local coffee shop nestled in a hallway in the Village shopping center. Wife and I loved nearly everything about this spot. Location near our hotel, vibe/decor -- Mike McGill skateboard wall sconce, shoutout to my 80's childhood -- the fresh spin vinyl tunes, the food/drinks, and convo with owner Zach! Highly recommend their artisan house made Kolaches (5/5 stars, 3 for $18); opted for 1 smoked sausage jalepeno cheddar and 2 turkey bacon egg cheese. Also give thumbs up for their made to order coffee drinks in flavors I'd never concoct: the Madagascar bean vanilla and Brown sugar rosemary sea salt lattes with Kolaches and tip were $35. If ever in Richmond or Henrico, this place will be a frequent stop for my wife and I.

Pottery available for sale, and a nice bench to wait for your take-out order!
Amanda M.

We walked into Surrounding Counties for the first time yesterday (10/23), and instantly felt like we'd walked into our very own Cheers. You know, the place where everybody knows your name? Instant vibe! The conversation was fun and easy. The owner and staff were pure delight. We wanted to stay just to hang out. We tried an Egg Cream for the first time in our lives and discovered it just might be the perfect breakfast drink (fizzy chocolate milk--it's a bit surprising at first, then just delicious). And, no eggs! Ask the owner about the etymology and walk out a little smarter. Definitely don't sleep on the kolaches! We selected three on their recommendation and saved one for later (the Turkey Bacon, Egg and Cheese). The Hatch Green Chile, Egg and Cheese was perfect for my veggie husband and so flavorful. I wish I'd gotten two of the Maple-Sriracha Sausage, Egg and Cheese because my gosh, it was incredible--I'll be hard pressed to try another flavor because I'm craving this one. We got a couple of their fresh pastries, too. A blueberry lemon one and a cinnamon one--both perfection. Oh, and coffee? Yes, that's originally what brought us in, and it exceeds all expectations. I got a lovely latte with homemade caramel sauce. Yummy! If you can't tell, we were hooked pretty much the moment we walked into Surrounding Counties the door, and the food and bev paid it all off in spades. Run, don't walk, to this local treasure!

Kathleen D.

I opened a new tab to write a review, got distracted, clicked over to Facebook, and saw today's news that Surrounding Counties is preparing to close on December 22. I am so sad! It took me years to finally get around to visiting, and I loved it, and now they are closing. Best of luck to the owners in the future, and I hope yall crop up around town! I stopped by before work a couple of weeks ago, was warmly greeted, and opted for a hot vanilla latte and one of their Christmas eggnog pastry treats. I forget what it was called, but it was truly delightful and fresh out of the oven. I wanted to try a kolache too but it seemed too heavy at the time. I might need to try to stop by before they close to try one. Their space was small but homey and inviting. All in all, a great experience.

Kolache (Maple Sriracha Sausage)
Joey W.

A great place to grab a bite to eat if you have some time because it takes 10-15 minutes to get your food. This is a popular spot since there is a school right next door. Vanilla latte - perfectly sweetened. I could taste the vanilla. Iced sweet petey - it was pre-made so I couldn't adjust the sweetness level sadly. If I could've adjusted the sweetness, I would've really liked this. Kolache (Maple Sriracha Sausage) - crispy on the outside. The inside is stuffed with cheese and sausage. The kolache was a little dry but other than that, the flavor was good.

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Lisa C.

Our order consisted of two Sweety Peter's a Millennial Toast and a Blueberry Bagel with Almond Ricotta. The coffees were average. The bagel could have been great except it was coated in olive oil. I can't explain why it was doused in olive oil / and it shouldn't have been. The topping of Avocado, sesame seeds, cilantro, spice, lime, salt and pepper was fabulous but the toast was meh. The space is very small. It was very very busy including a large table.

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Krystal K.

My first time in to fuel up before a road trip. Omg! I got the skillet egg sandwich and they weren't kidding. Freshly made, perfectly cooked eggs and protein and a delicious croissant. I'm sad they'll be shutting down soon, but excited for the potential of a future endeavor.

Nanna's turkey bacon blt and Robert palmer
Mrs. Tk L.

Gives me old school vibes. Really cute and quirky with a lot of different flavor options. Gluten free and vegan options available

Maria T.

Gooood mooorning, RVA!! I'm so glad this "perky" coffee shop opened in my Neighborhood !! The staff was super welcoming and accommodating! They went o eat the various breakfast dishes in the menu. I had to try the puffed pastry with the big smiley face! How can you pass that up! It was a Czechoslovakian pastry stuffed with egg and sausage. The filling was warm and tasty, but a tad too spicy for my palate. I also chose the Open Heart tea blend of black tea, Rooibos and lavender, so smooth and tasty. The desserts and grits dishes tempted me! Next time for sure! I loved the hip vibe and all the beautiful plants! Such a welcoming atmosphere! The owner was beyond pleasant! I will be back! (Update: tried the grits, they were ok, I think they had goat cheese in them, I prefer plain, but hubby liked them - I also had the bagel and cream cheese which was a winner!)

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Suzanne A.

THEY'RE BACK!!! I am so excited that Surrounding Counties has opened back up in their new location... Village shopping center in the corridor. The new location is perfect and has some familiar art from the previous location. The Kolaches are so unique and delicious. And my vanilla latte (house made vanilla syrup) was made to perfection! I love the owner's infectious spirit. He is so joyful and fun. One of my favorite things is you often get a little extra surprise with your order. Sometimes it's a little piece of candy... today it was a fresh slice of the yummiest watermelon (usually homegrown by the owner himself). Everyone... RUN and check it out!

Millennial Toast and side of tomato basil salad

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Really enjoyed this spot. Great service, great food. Cool quirky decor. All around good vibes.

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Amazing bagel sandwiches!! Great vibe inside as well with cool art. Would definitely recommend!

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I loved the atmosphere inside, and the coffee and food was truly delicious. Excellent place to stop in for breakfast and coffee.

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The kolaches are amazing. I really like the kielbasa and cheese one. I'm so happy to have found this place. I highly recommend it.

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If I could marry a cafe this place would be it. The food is delicious and the coffee is superb. And the costumer service is top tier.

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