I am so excited to have 7 Brew in the area. I enjoyed the upbeat atmosphere, low sugar options and…read moremy sugar cookie coffee! However, the drive thru experience was a bit chaotic! The small lot made traffic spill into the main road, and the menu QR code was difficult to see while navigating the line. Additionally while the license plate tracking system is a unique approach for coffee runners, the delivery execution was a little disorganized. Overall, I really enjoyed my drink, and I look forward to seeing how the place settles in!

I've stopped at Seven Brew locations across multiple states over the years, and one of the reasons…read moreI keep coming back is that they usually combine good coffee with genuinely energetic customer service. This visit started that way. I stopped at the Ashland location on a hot Thursday afternoon while making the drive back to North Carolina. The employee taking my order was friendly, helped me navigate the menu, and talked me into trying something a little different with caramel, hazelnut, and an extra shot. The drink ended up a little sweeter than I expected, but it was perfectly drinkable and got the job done for the drive home. The frustration came afterward. I was in the outside lane with only one vehicle ahead of me. While waiting, I watched what appeared to be my completed coffee get placed on the outside counter. The vehicle ahead seemed to have a larger order, so I understood waiting while they finished serving that customer. What I didn't expect was what happened next. After the vehicle ahead left, I pulled forward expecting to receive the coffee that had already been sitting there for several minutes. Instead, the employee who had placed it on the counter was gone, and nobody was at the pickup point. So there I sat, staring at my coffee. Again. Meanwhile, an employee who appeared to be covering the outside lane kept heading toward the counter and then turning back toward the building, seemingly caught up in a conversation inside. Maybe there was something important going on. Maybe there wasn't. As a customer, all I knew was that my drink was ready, I was at the front of the line, and nobody seemed particularly interested in handing it to me. The wait itself wasn't what cost this location stars. The lack of urgency and communication did. A simple "We'll be right with you" or "Sorry for the delay" would have changed the entire experience. I'll absolutely stop at Seven Brew again. The brand has earned that through plenty of positive visits elsewhere. But if I'm passing through Ashland in the future, I'll probably keep driving.

Friendly people, fantastic vibes, a killer chai and great pastries…read more What more could you need?

Nice place on Church Hill that roast their coffee beans in house…read more Tried the Church Hill coffee and it was pretty good. Nice service at the counter and clean dining room and restroom. I would come back if in the area.

This was a great find! I don't live here, was searching for a cute coffee shop, & found just that!…read more Upon entering, I noticed how cute the shop itself was and how FULL it was! There was plenty of seating and space for everyone. people were just talking and enjoying their morning. I got an iced mocha and it was delicious! Very rich and the whip cream on top was wonderful. I also got a sausage, egg, and cheese on a biscuit and it was 10/10. The biscuit was light and fluffy, I was worried about the look of the egg, but it was well seasoned and delicious! The cheese, oh my, had an epic cheese pull and it was delicious! The staff was INDREDIBLY friendly as well! 10/10 all around!

I work in Mechanicsville and have been on the hunt for a good coffee shop (that's not a chain). I…read morewas excited to find this place and stopped in today to pick up coffee for me and a coworker. I arrived during their quieter time, just after 12:30pm, so there's were no lines and I had the opportunity to talk to one of the baristas about latte options. I decided on a peppermint white mocha latte and got an iced vanilla latte with almond milk for my coworker. I also picked up a raspberry muffin, which was staring me in the face, lol! The shop is pretty spacious, with lots of seating (sofas and comfy chairs, too), and I could see why people would want to hang out while enjoying their purchases. The staff was super friendly. We both enjoyed our drinks and the muffin was tasty, too (a bit better after heating it up a bit). I'm so glad I found such a cute coffee shop near work!

I really want to love this place still, but I just can't. Took my mom to get coffee and a pastry on…read moreMother's Day. Even at 8:30am, the selection is inconsistent and sparse. We got a pain suisse and two coffees. She was shocked by the high prices. I'm fine with that when the experience matches. Sadly, neither of us liked our coffees at all and literally threw them out after a few sips. They only had Stevia (vs Splenda, Equal or others), which may be what skewed the flavor for me. The pasty was good, nice and flaky. I find the staff to not be overly friendly. They had a steady line, so clearly a lot of people love this place and I have had some stellar desserts. But if I can't get a good cup of coffee, sit in a cute area (they have no inside space), I will choose another spot.

The Good: -Really good pastries, probably the best ham and…read morecheese croissant in town. (buttery, tender, lots of flavor) -Interesting and tasty drink creations that rotate -Always something new and unique every visit The Bad: -Certain pastries are on rotation throughout the week and can run out quickly -Biscuit sandwiches are not that great -Menu is a little hard to read if you're not the first 2 customers inline -Not many kid friendly items -6 out of 10 times you may come across a person that needs training on customer service and a new attitude I've been several times and I've learned what to avoid which makes my visit more enjoyable. I hope the good things don't change, especially the pastries. I've had many places intown go downhill with their pastries because of bad changes.

Coffee is still great but now there's a book shop inside,too. River's Edge moved down a couple…read morestore fronts into a cozier setting. Adding books gives it more of a city-neighborhood coffee shop vibe. I tried the Chocolate Valencia. The combination of chocolate and orange is one of my favorite winter flavors. Staff is always polite and efficient.

the service here is always kind and accommodating! I love how close it is and that there is a…read morecoffee scene growing in Mechanicsville! I do notice that the syrups are not make in house which isn't my favorite, but the drinks are sweet and yummy! The space is great to meet people and there's even a corner for kids to play.

I came here on a veryyyy busy saturday and hoped to get some study time but let me tell you this…read moreplace makes it difficult because of it's popularity. I swear the entire time I was here (~2 hours) the line was extending to the door. It was crazy. After trying my coffee I understood why they're so busy all day. It is my new favorite coffee in Richmond by a long shot. Unfortunately I ended up spilling my coffee on my laptop and am scarred for life and will probably never be back to this location. Obviously this was my fault but still traumatic. Overall, try this place out! It will not disappoint! My absolute favorite coffee in Richmond!

I came here with a friend on a hot afternoon looking for a cool drink. I spotted a latte special…read morewith Ube and coconut and wanted to try it. I was a bit disappointed that they only offer whole or oat milk, as I was used to having more milk options (like low fat or nonfat). I can't drink whole milk and I'm not a big fan of oat milk. The barista recommended that I try the oat milk and said if I didn't like the drink, they would make me something else. I asked for light oak milk and hoped for the best. My latte was served in layers, so I got a big blast of oat milk in my first sip, but after I mixed my latte, it tasted so much better. The coconut flavor really came through and offset the oat milk flavor. I was really happy with my drink and with the super helpful barista. I'll for sure be coming back!

My first coffee shop visit in Virginia as a Californian. Service was fast and employees were so…read morekind. Menu is big with lots of options and customizations available. Plenty of seating inside, restrooms were clean , all around a great coffee shop I'd visit again. I ordered their Banana Bread latte with oatmilk and it truly did taste pastry-like. Banana forward flavor with some cinnamon and maybe nutmeg? It was really delicious and their cold foam is thick which is always a plus for me as I don't prefer the runnier kind. Definitely recommend

The seating and overall atmosphere were really nice, and it's a comfortable place to sit and relax…read more Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet my expectations. I ordered the vegetarian breakfast burrito and found it a bit heavy on my stomach, and the wrap itself was fairly soggy. I was especially excited for the matcha latte, but it ended up being very bitter and came unsweetened, which I didn't realize when ordering. I asked for syrup to try to balance it out, but the bitterness was still pretty strong. That said, the staff were very friendly and handled the situation well. They were understanding and ended up giving me a refund, which I appreciated. I had high hopes for this spot, and while the atmosphere was great, the food and drink just didn't work out for me this time.

Cute little coffee spot right in the center of VCU off broad st. Parking is limited but on weekends…read moreit's mostly free around the surrounding areas. I ordered an iced latte with hazelnut and my partner ordered a dirty chai. The barista was super kind and handling everyone's order by herself. Very laid back environment and attentive!! The barista said all the syrups are made in house which is amazing!! Hazelnut latte was 8/10 Dirty chai was 8/10

Terrific latte at the lab at Alchemy. Did a beautiful job, perfect temp, kind of unusual flavor of…read morethe beans themselves...really nice to have something a little off the beaten path. Great stuff.