Cute bakery items and coffee drinks! Fun atmosphere inside and out!!!…read more Loved hanging out with my daughter here.

I came in right after 8am, so they were probably just setting up and didn't think to seat me for…read moredine in. It was brusque but mostly not overtly rude, perhaps they were just busy getting ready. I ordered the charcuterie board ($28), a chicken salad croissant sandwich ($14), and the Lavender Bees Knees ($8). The drink was very pretty but not super flavorful. The chicken salad was good enough, but I think the croissant alone would have been wonderful. The charcuterie board had a substitutions I was not made aware of upon ordering (no pepper jelly, blanched almonds instead of candied pecans, and a green onion mixed type goat cheese with bacon in it instead of maple bacon goat cheese). They did add little pickles and the presentation was pretty enough, but no flowers like the owner posted photo on here. The meat was pretty thick which could be a positive or negative depending on personal preference, and the meat was decent quality. The fig jam was very good. The waitress who was helping the other tables had brought my food out but didn't check on me at all. I had to go up to the counter again to order a cinnamon roll ($8) and a coffee ($5) which she brought out to me. The coffee was nice and dark (Cameo blend) and incredibly hot. The cinnamon roll was okay, not very much cinnamon flavor but it was delicate and the icing was decent. The interior was pretty and it was a good spot to read a book and spend a morning.

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!

Yesterday my friends an I stumbled onto this great jewel! Being the girly girl I am, I was…read moreimmediately drawn to the beautiful pink accents and pretty mini cheesecakes from outside the store font! This is a pop up shop but you would never know it because of the little details and welcoming environment when you enter the shop. I will be honest, I do not eat cheesecake but my friends did. They devoured the key lime and lemon mini cheesecakes and were very satisfied. The owners, both women with great personalities. We were lucky to be there on the first day of business. The women had no issues with me taking pictures of the shop or them. I wanted to ensure I could share this gem with the world( or locals ). So the next time you decide to go to cinebistro stop. Y before and get your mini Geescakes!!!!!!

Stopped in for a Madagascar vanilla double folded milkshake, and my friend got two scoops of…read moreblueberry in a cup. Came out to nearly $20. I could've gotten the same thing at Dairy Queen... Just a plain vanilla, lumpy milkshake. Literally nothing special about it. I was quite disappointed. That being said, it's a nice little place, it smells wonderful, the people were very friendly. But in terms of ice cream... honestly you're just as good going to someplace like Dairy Queen. $20? For a milkshake and two scoops? That's just insulting...

I'm an ice cream fanatic (I typically eat 1-2 pints per week) so coming here for the first time was…read moreexciting. The staff is friendly and allows you to sample plenty of flavors. The menu is easy to read and has labels for gluten free, dairy free, and nuts. There's a lot of seating and it's just overall a fun environment. I had a flight so I got to have 4 different flavors. I had backyard basil chip, sweet corn black raspberry swirl, goat cheese blueberry swirl, and strawberry balsamic. They were all pretty unique and great. I'll definitely check out blue cow again sometime it was a great experience.

I LOVE Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I've been eyeing their cupcakes for a while before finally deciding to…read moretry them, but I'm so glad that I did! I've come back more than a few times to try different cupcakes from this bakery, and it has not disappointed! They always have a line when I stop by of people picking up bakery orders or stopping by to grab sweet treats. They have all kinds of pastries and bakery items: cakes, cake pops, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, macarons, pop tarts and even packaged drinks. I've gotten a few different cupcakes from them. My favorites have been the peaches and cream, top hat cupcake, pistachio raspberry and strawberry vanilla. Their tiramisu cupcake, margarita cupcake and the key lime cupcakes all actually tasted so much like the namesakes! Their cupcakes are mostly perfectly balanced sweetness: I haven't had anything that was too sweet. Their cakes look so beautifully decorated, but I haven't tried any. They look so good though! Everything in there are so aesthetically pleasing, and if the cupcakes are anything to go by, I'd say flavor wise, the other items would meet expectations! Definitely one of my favorite places in Richmond to get myself a treat and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

I visited Richmond, VA in June 2025 for a friend's wedding…read more My friend from my town wanted me to bring her back some cupcakes from Pearl's Bake Shoppe so I stopped by on a Saturday morning. I got her 4 different cupcakes of different varieties and she loved it. I bought myself some macarons and they were delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. This bakery appears to be a local favourite. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 95/250 total reviews in 2026 - 936 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 20 May 2026

We went in for trivia night. I totally understand it's probably one of the busier nights however…read morethe service was awful. We Had to continuously grab our waitress for assistance. More importantly, we did the girls dinner with salad and fries. I added shrimp to my dish and the shrimp was severely undercooked - still blue in some spots. When I sent the shrimp back it was obvious they took the plate back, grilled my shrimp again and put it back on the plate.

Love Bar West! The food is great, we've had brunch, lunch and dinner here! The atmosphere is warm…read moreand welcoming. We have always had impressive service and if you can get a table outside, you'll be happily pleased with the aesthetic. Sometimes there's music which adds a nice touch.

This was a pleasant surprise! I love that the donuts & pastries are in a self-serve case. So many…read moreboba tea options to choose from! They also have the famous fruit mousse desserts. I didn't have any trouble finding a parking spot and the employees were really helpful despite it being busy. The shop is clean & bright with plenty of tables. The only thing I would recommend is listing the mochi donut flavors - I just took a guess. I got a strawberry mousse. Not only was it so beautiful but it was filled with fresh strawberry filling and SO good. Will be back to try the other flavors.

So my sister and I tried the strawberry croissant & and the pistachio cream doughnut…read more It was delicious! I was nervous about the donut but it tasted amazing. I would totally order from them again. I couldn't get out today and did an online order. I look forward to checking them out in person and being able to experience the shop ambiance. If you ever want a sweet treat that's not too sweet and not too heavy on your stomach this is the spot!

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.

Delicious donuts! The line was a bit long, but to be expected and well worth the wait. They are…read moremade fresh, and pretty light (not super dense). Affordable as well, I spent about $8. PS I love the sign on the bus about their hours.

Amazing and creamy ice cream!! Authentic! The staff is very helpful, and the atmosphere is…read morewelcoming.

Delicious food, tastes fresh, I love how cute everything is. I also loved that I picked two…read morepastries and a soda but didn't break my wallet.

The prices here are very reasonable, especially for happy hour! I got one of the cocktails with…read morebasil vodka, coconut cream, lemon, and soda. It tasted very refreshing and light. The bartender was also very nice. There was plenty of seating when I walked in around 5:30pm. I would come back again to try their other cocktails!

The bartender was a little shady and sassy anytime we asked him questions but other than that it…read morewas good. We went for happy hours. I got a pineapple + tequila, nothing special but solid. There was ample place and it was very chill vibes. I'd like to come back another time to try the hotdogs.

I used to go to Sugar & Twine all the time before Covid. I hadn't been back in years, so it was…read moresuch a pleasant surprise to return to Richmond and visit Sugar & Twine again and see what it's become. I love the decor, and the seating area feels appropriate for the space. It still has that community, shared vibe that I remember. The baristas are so nice and answered my questions without hesitation, even with a line. We tried the turmeric ginger latte, both caffeinated and decaf, and wow, really good. As always, their pastries are amazing. I also really appreciated that they asked if the almond horn was for a gluten allergy so they could change their gloves. It's the little things!

My parents and I stumbled upon this bakery while exploring Richmond this morning, and I was…read moreimmediately impressed by the diversity of options they have. One of the things I instantly noticed on the menu was their vegan breakfast sandwich with a homemade bean-based sausage patty. I got myself an egg and cheese sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit (delicious, by the way) with pepper jack cheese, veggies (tomato, lettuce, and avocado), and for a dollar extra, one of their vegan breakfast sausage patties. I was immediately impressed by how flavorful the patty was- you get a crispness upon the first bite and then the creaminess of the beans afterwards. It was absolutely incredible in a way I can't even describe. I also got the Thai iced coffee, which tasted as sweet as a typical Thai iced tea, yet in coffee form. I may only be spending a few days in Richmond, but I'm absolutely coming back next time I'm here to try more things. DIVINE! The woman behind the counter was super sweet too. If you're in Richmond, run here!