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.

I've been here before, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the creative style of ice cream…read morechoices, however I do wish they had more choices for sitting outdoors. This time around I was really looking forward to one of their new flavors and decided to bring my dog with me. I was denied entry. Shops are not required to have a sign for no entry of pets, but it would be really convenient if they did.

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 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

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!

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.

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!

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 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.

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!