Cameo is so lovely! We visited to experience the festive decorations and were pleasantly surprised…read moreby how delicious the food was. We made a reservation on their website and upon arrival, I was glad we did. There's limited seating indoors, about 10 tables mostly for parties of 2. There's also patio seating with a few space heaters. There was 1 server handling all the tables indoors and she was fantastic. We tried a couple lattes, croissant sammies, and the cinnamon roll. The chicken salad sammie was my favorite. The croissant was fluffy and buttery and the chicken salad was refreshing. The cinnamon roll was great too, though a tad too sweet for me, and is made with croissant dough.

I struggled to rate this place. Cute place, good coffee, not good cupcakes. I got an iced…read morecaramel macchiato and that was a solid 4.5 +. Very coffee forward and I can taste the caramel. The cupcakes were a 2.75. They look good- but they were dry (especially the almond raspberry) The vanilla cake was maybe the better of the four cupcakes - softer but tasty eggy / chewy. Not really soft and moist. The chocolates were both dry, dense, and not soft. The raspberry jam tasted chemically. The best part of the four cupcakes was the chocolate ganache on the double chocolate. The inside was extremely cute and cozy looking. The service was nice and friendly.

Reconnected with Geescakes' proprietor (the "G", who I knew from before Geescakes) on a road trip…read moreMrs. Dan & I took that routed us through Richmond on the way to another destination. Because we are friends, I wanted to support G's business, and bought a bunch of her artisanal individualized cheesecakes. G's an amazing woman, and I'd have been happy just to provide the support to her business. However, friendship alone doesn't necessarily result in repeat business... The thing is, though, it's not the friendship, but the exceptional quality of the product itself ensured that the next time I am anywhere even remotely near Richmond, I will get more, because those bad boys were perfectly presented...and DEEEEEE-DANG-LISH-US! We got an assortment of flavors - traditional, red velvet, cookies & cream, lemon, key lime, and some others - and to the last, they were all a perfect, 2-3 bite dessert worthy of any palate, and visually deserving of placement in even the most luxurious dining room, both as travel-ready, individually wrapped items when removed for plating. They were a hit with us, and the people we were going to visit, and the hosts of a party we brought them to during that visit. Everyone asked us to bring more next time, as well. The pics from the Geescakes website accurately represent the high level of attention to detail & presentation we experienced with the Geescakes we purchased. Unfortunately for you, review reader, we can only post their look, not their taste - for that, you'll have to get some from Genovia directly via the site, But get them, you should. Because: DEEEEEE-DANG-LISH-US!

Best cheesecakes in town. They are incredibly delicious. I placed a sizeable assorted order for a…read morerehearsal dinner, and they were prepared and delivered to us. There isn't a storefront.

The best ice cream in all of RVA. A favorite spot for my daughter and I to stop after a long school…read moreday.

My wife and I came here off the late night. We wanted to end our day on a high note, and figured…read morewhy not go on a ice cream date? We came in and the ambiance was super nice and spacious. Very modern and the employees were super nice. We sampled atleast 3 flavors, and it was AMAZING!!! SO FRESH AND DELICIOUS!!! Definitely recommending this to people if-and-when they ask for Places to Visit in Richmond. Shoooootttt.. that icecream was--LIKE THAT (10 out of 10). We wanted more. I ended up getting Banana Puddin' & she got Sea Salt Brickle with Caramel Swirl. One taste and we were in love! Gotta go back. Wish we could have bought a pint or icecream bucket to go. My goodness!

Honestly, I can't believe I'm just now visiting Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I know it's loved by many, but…read morewhat a hidden gem for me! We got a variety of cupcakes and a pumpkin pop tart and all were amazingly good! Super friendly team, cute store, and yummy baked goods! Highly, highly recommend!

I sometimes walk over to get treats for my team. Pearls never disappoints. Anytime I come in with…read morecupcakes everyone is excited. They have flavors for everyone. Some of my friends don't prefer chocolate and there are so many non chocolate options. I love their rotating monthly specials too!

Bar West is one of our favorite restaurants in Richmond!…read more They have delicious salads, nachos, drinks, sandwiches, brunch, etc. The patio in the summer is a nice ambience, and they generally have great service. Our favorite drink is the strawberry vodka lemonade.

Wings were delish! I got the lemon pepper dry rub. Hot and cooked perfect…read more Holiday ambiance was on point! Pretty! Service was excellent. Drinks/cocktails? Not impressed. Sent back two drinks. Bartender not the best.

Ben Wong is always a treat to visit with enough variety to fill any craving. The teas are fantastic…read more- particularly the fruit teas which are refreshing and not overly sweet, while still highlighting fruit flavors. I particularly like the Orange Pineapple and Orange Mango, but you can't go wrong with any of them. At just around $7 the price point is in line with what you would expect for a coffee replacement. The pastries are where Ben Wong shines. Showcased in the middle of the cafe, the ability to self select pastries often leaves me going home with more than I expect. The Pineapple Bun is fluffy with a mild sweetness, the Chicken Curry Bun is savory with a satisfying crunchy exterior, and the Taro Buns have a rich taro flavor. At $3-$5 per pastry you can't go wrong with any of them.

I've been a couple of times so far, and it's pretty good! The meat products (hot dogs) sitting out…read morekind of gross me out but it didn't stop me from trying them regardless. *Can confirm I didn't get sick ha. I really love their drinks especially though; the tiramisu latte is sweet but delightful. Their bubble teas, especially the creme brulee, are good too, and I love their blueberry fruit tea! Of their pastries, I've enjoyed their berry-focused ones the best, such as the strawberry cake. It's close by and my boyfriend loves it here, so I'm sure to be back soon. Prices aren't bad either.

Apple cider donuts are my favorite fall treat! I'm always pleasantly surprised by how plump First…read moreStop's donuts are. The cider also hits the spot. I go to Carter Mountain every fall but I've found their donuts have gotten pretty small over the years. It's nice to know there's somewhere much closer (and better) for my fix, and available throughout the year! There's usually a line but they keep it moving pretty quickly. This summer they added a seasonal blueberry donut. I hope they explore others too! They post their schedule on their social media.

Oh my days, i've literally been dreaming about the moment I could stuff an apple cider donut in my…read moremouth for real.... I hear about first stop donuts from some friends and decided to hunt it downat the farmers market which is literally one of the best decisions i've ever made?!? Donuts have also never been one of my hyperfixations, so I was suprised when I tried this one out. To preface, I think hot donuts from krispy kreme have something off and somewhat eggy about them the one time I went, so I was hesitant about the warm donut. It's so so soft and fluffy it literally warms up ur whole soul especially since it was a bit chilly. I love that they weren't overbearing but a perfect compliment to a coffee! Service was great, the line was long but it did move fairly quickly!

I went on a whim looking for something sweet and I came to the right place. I ordered the tres…read moreleches milkshake (surprisingly it was not too sweet, it was just right) and my nephew ordered the elote which he loved. I couldn't even get pics because we were so excited to try but I will definitely be back!

Awesome homemade ice cream and bakery items. Many flavors and varieties are available in all their…read moreproducts with real fruit and toppings. Ice cream is available in cups and different types of cones as well as on a stick. Cakes are offered as slices, whole cakes and in cups like a parfait as well. There's traditional Mexican baked goods, breads and cookies. There's also a market area with Mexican foods and candies along with a variety of piñatas. The service and staff is very friendly while the store is bright and clean. There's indoor and outdoor tables available if you'd like to hang out. Parking is available within the strip mall location.

This was my second time visiting Black Lodge & I now have added it to my list as one of my absolute…read morefavorite bars/cafes in the Richmond area. For a Saturday night, the atmosphere was lively but not overwhelmingly so. It is a small space so I was very happy that there were still side tables available to sit at & enjoy our food & conversation. The staff were very welcoming, helpful & courteous. & although my husband were probably the most aged patrons in the place, we never felt out of place & I sincerely appreciated that we were able to go there & feel comfortable being a part of the Saturday night community. IYKYK As for the food. The Fried mushrooms were absolutely yummy. They were crunchy on the outside with a light & fluffy texture to the mushrooms inside. We ordered the Chicago Dog & the Sloppy Joe Dog & Black Lodge has the BEST hot dogs I have ever tasted! & believe me I have eaten a lot of hotdogs in my lifetime. Their hotdogs are juicy & full of flavor. My husband is still talking about their hotdogs a day later & how we have to go back again[this was his first visit]. For drinks we had the Jager-Rita, Miller High Life Pony & Green Tea shot. They all were great & complimented our food perfectly. The Green tea shot was so smooth, I definitely recommend trying it If shots are your forte & even if they are not. I am not a shot person but I really enjoyed this particular drink. I definitely recommend Black Lodge if you enjoy a very casual, laid back bar/cafe type of restaurant that has food & drinks that are very upscale but reasonably priced. Also, the atmosphere is very bright & bubbly. A perfect Saturday night hang out type of vibe. So once again I definitely highly recommend giving this establishment a try!

Ok I am so pumped that I finally got to try the hot dogs here. It's been my Roman Empire for a year…read morenow after a failed attempt (kitchen was closed) last year during their holiday pop up. Their Chicago style hot dogs is what dreams are made of, I'm happy to say. Paired it with their frozen eggnog (another must not miss during the holidays) and I was truly in heaven.

We found this spot about a year ago while searching for a local bakery, and now it's basically our…read moreSaturday tradition whenever we can make it. We've never had a disappointing meal. The Vanilla Latte is one of the best I've had, and their breakfast sandwiches never miss. My husband and I absolutely love the vibe -- it feels like one of those cozy neighborhood cafés you see in the movies. The staff is always super friendly, and service is quick. And, DON'T skip dessert! Their Nutella Brownie = 10/10!

A Richmond classic - but if you can endure the lines! I used to come here a lot more but truly the…read morelong line deters me. Still rating 5 stars because I've had so many memories here! --------------------------------- Drinks: I usually get a cold brew or latte. The cold brew hits, especially after a nice long run around Carytown/grove. Their lattes are alright, but not as good as some other places. The matcha is unfortunately not the best either, I think they use some type of sweetened powder as even the unsweetened is still sweet and the matcha flavor tastes burnt and not the best quality Also wish they had more seasonal drink options (other than the seasonal syrups) Recommendations: cold brew with splash of oat; pastries (macarons) Affordability: well priced (especially in this economy) Ambiance: cozy coffee shop vibes to hang out, not the best for studying/work Service: Great! they also have stamp cards Good for: post run coffee, coffee when you are not in a rush