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4.3 (415 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Heather B.

This was the perfect stop during my day trip in Richmond. The interior is such an awesome vibe. Located in the corner, the interior boasts whites, blacks and wood. Their coffees, lattes and other drinks really are perfect! They are perfectly made and hit the spot. I devoured a sandwich whole there and enjoyed a latte. The bread was fresh, lettuce was crisp and the tomato was ripe. They also have a nice selection of hot tea. There is seating available or you can take your treats to go. Don't pass up Whisk!

Maria Gracias H.

Finding a truly good, buttery croissant is difficult these days, but Whisk has succeeded! Their freshly baked, crunchy, and buttery croissants make it a must-visit breakfast stop for whenever I'm in Richmond area.

Gregory F.

A solid choice for some takeout coffee and sweets - the homemade syrups are a nice personalized spin on everything, and the Cinnabun-flavored one made for a great addition to their drip coffee :) we ordered a ham/cheese and a chocolate croissant - sweet and savory for the win! Wish they warmed them - and that there were some more dairy-free options for my partner, but was still pretty delicious! Quick service too - wish there was some more indoor space for seating but overall no significant complaints!

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Michele F.

Cute little coffee shop and bakery with friendly associates and mediocre sandwiches. I decided to stop in for lunch on a rainy Saturday. There were quite a few people sitting on their computers when I walked in. I opted for a Parisian sandwich: ham and cheese on a baguette with mustard butter. To say the sandwich was underwhelming would be an understatement. The ham and cheese were tasty, but the mustard butter was slathered on the bread and was definitely more butter than mustard. Perhaps most disappointing was the bread, that was soggy and actually stale on the edge where it had been cut, not crunchy like real baguettes should be. I had high hopes that I had found a good French bakery, but I'll keep looking.

Rajiv K.

I didn't love the pumpkin spice cupcake I got. I tried to interact with the cashier to help find a coffee to use their batch maple syrup in, but he wasn't helpful instead a bit short. I walked away with a drip coffee which was robust, albeit average. My friend got a funfetti cookie sandwich which was super sweet. I wasn't sure if this was the normal proprietor, but he seemed off. For a specialty coffee spot and this more premium prices, I expected more.

Tammi W.

Macarons! Big and amazing. These were some of the best macarons I've ever had. Also got the peanut butter truffles that were delish!

Aaliyah E.

I wish I had visited this place earlier during my vacation. It has the best croissants and coffee in downtown Richmond. The croissants are freshly baked in the facility, and I especially enjoyed the ham and cheese croissant. I also indulged in a Caramel iced latte, which was surprisingly strong (which aligned with my preference), and a triple chocolate brownie, which was so fudgy and delightful. My husband got an Iced matcha latte, which he thought was very light, with the right amount of sweetness. Whisk is charming, well managed, and though small with only 2 baristas at the time, we managed to beat the morning rush before 8 a.m., and get to our destination on time. 10/10 recommend!

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Kala P.

Quaint Coffee Shop In The Midst of Downtown RVA The staff was pleasant and accommodated all of my changes with available alternatives. I enjoyed the cappuccino with almond milk instead of dairy milk- Gave it a smooth creamy flavor- 10/10. Tried the Richmonder sandwich without bacon aioli instead with mustard butter. The sandwich was ok and the mustard butter was delicious- 6/10. Seating was available along with WiFi. Convenient neighborhood coffee shop if you are in the Shockoe Bottom area, perfect walking distance. Only street parking. Recommend trying the milk alternatives which are almond and oat milk.

Confetti cookie
Abby S.

Fun little coffee shop!! I came too late in the day for most pastries, but really enjoyed my colorful confetti cookie. The blueberry matcha I had was also creative and delicious. The sandwiches were just okay, not too filled with toppings. But when you're coming to a place like this, that's not the main attraction anyway. I am excited to go back and try a few more coffees, and hopefully the pastries too!

Leah W.

Cute French bakery on Main Street near tobacco row in Richmond. My friend recommended this for a quick breakfast. The staff was super friendly, and the barista made my iced chai before I could even take photos for the review. So fast!!! I got the chocolate croissant which was light, flaky and so good! More butter flavor than chocolate and that is ok! The latte was pretty good too, a little sweet but honestly perfect with the croissant.

Nancy S.

Delicious pastries - and their flavored syrups are just the right amount of sweetness. I only wish there were more macarons when I got there - a reminder to get there early!

Ham, egg, and cheese croissant  was absolutely delicious!

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Fast and convenient with great, strong coffee. My favorite coffee shop in downtown Richmond!

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All I have to say is WOW. Their Almond croissant is wonderful. I will definitely go back.

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The coffee was exceptional, I am a coffee lover, I know a good cup when I try it. Their pastries are yummy and fresh. Great place.

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What dessert options there are dairy and soy free?

They do not have dairy and soy free options as they stick to traditional french baking traditions, ie lots of butter.

Are dogs allowed?

Hi Christy! We do have a patio located in the back of our building and we encourage customers to bring dogs to the patio.

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Buna Kurs

4.7(58 reviews)
1.3 mi•Jackson Ward, Downtown

Nothing else like this spot in Richmond. Talk about a unique breakfast spot - my taste buds went…read morefor an amazing ride with this one. If you're like me - and wanting to try a bit of everything - the Breakfast Combo is the way to go. The Egg Silsi is like a perfectly mild Shakshuka, and the Kinche and FirFir along with made for a wonderful infusion of flavors, textures, and savory spices that were unlike anything I have ever had for breakfast before. Everything went beautifully with the spongey goodness of the Injera. Ethiopian flavors are just so... cool. I don't know how else to describe it but this just hit different. Plus, a reliable cup of home-brewed coffee? Say less.

I had breakfast at Buna Kurs last week when I was in Richmond for a few business meetings, and I…read moreLOVED it. And what's not to love? Customer service? Wonderful. Ambiance? Great. Coffee/tea options? Two thumbs up. Food? Outstanding. Seriously, I loved it from start to finish. I showed up on a Tuesday morning with my laptop and an empty stomach. There's lots of seating inside (with great natural light throughout, it's just such a warm, cozy space), and a few tables outside as well. I ordered the Keshir team (ginger, orange juice, and honey), which totally hit the spot. I could not resist the breakfast combo, which comes with egg silsi (scrambled eggs in tomato sauce with onion), kinche (bulgur cooked and tossed with yellow onion and clarified butter and topped with jalapenos), firfir (injera sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce), and injera. I SCRAPED the plate. Everything was delicious. Just thinking about it now, I wish there was a Buna Kurs in Baltimore, so I could eat this for breakfast once a week. One of the best breakfasts I've had this year. No joke. I love Ethiopian food, and I am so jealous that Richmond has an Ethiopian cafe. Ethiopian for breakfast?! A dream. It doesn't hurt that the service and ambiance are also great. Easy street parking to boot. A great place to work. The only thing that I'd recommend to them is that a few more outlets to charge laptops or phones would be nice - so that people can work from the cafe more easily! But otherwise, Buna Kurs is pretty much perfect in my view. Dream breakfast. Great cafe. Couldn't love it more.

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Tarrant's Cafe - Mini Crab Cake App

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3.9(963 reviews)
1.4 mi•Downtown
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Downtown location is always reliable Friendly staff, good…read moreservice, consistent food. Homestyle, comfort food. Full bar Street or public pay lot parking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation + .5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

I really wanted to love Tarrants Cafe downtown but we had a lot of issues! But let's start with the…read morepositive! The customer service was great! From the host to the server, we really enjoyed everyone! The restaurant itself was cute! It was small and quant but we are used to that living in the city in DC and some of the best restaurants are like that! Now the drinks and food!! For the drinks we had the rosemary martini and espresso martini. The rosemary was one of my favs!! So light and delicious! The espresso was lacking and I'm an espresso martini snob! It was just so watery and was lacking flavor from the espresso! We ordered two kids pizza and a few apps. The fried green tomato's, spinach/crab dip and fried oysters which was a special! The pizza was delicious but the menu doesn't state that they sprinkle Parmesan on top. Both my kids have an allergy so they had to remake it. Once they remade it with no parm it was DELICIOUS! Def get their pizza! The biggest issue was the fried foods. The crab/spinach dip is a must try! It was good!!! But the fried green tomatoes and oysters were not good bc we can tell they haven't changed their grease in ages. They came out super dark and tasted burnt due to the grease it was cooked in. I worked in a restaurant for ages and can tell! If they had fresh grease it would have made a ton of difference! I'd love to come back and try it again but only if they have improved how they cook their fried food! If you're just looking for pizza and cocktails, this is a good recommendation!

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4.2(374 reviews)
1.5 mi•Downtown
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Centrally located in downtown Richmond. The hotel is…read morebeautiful. Grand architecture, elegant décor, and a historic feel that stands out the moment you walk in. Rooms are spacious and clean. The staff were all friendly and professional Valet or self parking lot.

Had afternoon tea here with a large group of ladies from The Center at Belvedere in…read moreCharlottesville. I have to say that I was very disappointed. The quality seems to have decreased. The cucumber sandwiches were on brown bread??? The chicken salad sandwiches were bland and boring and were served on regular thick white bread. The desserts also lacked sparkle. The best were the tiny chocolate mousse tart, and the tiny rectangular fruit tart. The macrons were delicious and probably the best thing about the tea. However, the rectangular fruit tart did not have an expected glaze of apricot jam as is traditional. There were two cakes. One was chocolate, which was very fudgy and moist however, it really could have used a pinch of salt to bring its profile up to delicious. The other cake was a slice of either apple or banana??? Flavor so faint I couldn't tell. Neither of those desserts had frosting so can they really be called cake? There was a sugar cookie but I gave it to My friend so I can't speak to how it was. There was this little chocolate thing that was difficult to ascertain what it was supposed to be. I think it was supposed to represent hot chocolate with peppermint and marshmallows, but despite the peppermint and the tiny marshmallows, it was lackluster. The entire experience could have improved with printed menus with descriptions of what we had. There were two teas offered, the Jefferson and the Richmond blend. I had the Richmond blend. It was so splendid that I ordered some from their supplier. Overall, I was terribly disappointed. The beautiful venue had a slight effect on improving the overall experience.

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The Jefferson Hotel - Us at afternoon tea all dressed up. Photo taken by my boyfriend.

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