Afterglow Coffee Cooperative has an amazing atmosphere, perfect for working or catching up with friends. I love that they serve coffee but also offer wine by the bottle or glass. Their pastries are all fantastic and my favorite is the cookies and cream pastry. I usually order my regular, an iced Americano with oat milk, and it's delicious every time. I also started getting the smoked trout spread with focaccia, which has been a great dish to snack on while finishing up work. In addition to the smoked trout spread, they offer bagels with different cream cheese spreads, a kale Caesar, and their popular tiramisu dessert. The staff are always friendly and will bring your drink to you if you decide to sit down. I also like that they stopped offering free Wi-Fi on the weekends. It promotes a space that helps people be more present, and I love that. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Oat Milk Americano and Smoked Trout Spread - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

One of the best lattes I've ever had. I walked 30 min in 80 degree temperature and I have no regrets. I got a simple oat milk latte with their homemade vanilla syrup and it was delicious. High quality coffee beans and perfect execution! read more

Service wasn't great and most of the iced coffee is truly just ice. The flavor of the coffee was okay but for sure very acidic.

Steaming hot chai latte that hits the spot, rich, fragrant, and perfectly spiced for sweetness and warmth. Every sip feels like a cozy hug. The coffee house atmosphere is on point: inviting and relaxed, making you want to linger a little longer...... read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Chai latte. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great coffee! Friendly service. Inviting atmosphere despite some design challenges. The counter area does not flow well and exiting is tricky as there are steep steps and the door opens inward. Will be returning. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Maple latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Afterglow Coffee is a beautiful, big, warm, inviting room in Scott's Addition, the kind of place that makes you want to meet friends for a long catch-up or settle in with a book and a properly made drink. The latte art is consistently gorgeous. Service is wonderful. The baristas learned my name almost immediately and had my order memorized after two or three visits during a stretch when my home machine was down. Flavor-wise, the coffees skew bright and high-toned for my palate. Think citrusy, fruity aromatics and a cleaner acidity that reads like a shop roasting and dialing primarily with pour-overs in mind, minimal roast development, clarity over comfort. That is a style preference rather than a quality knock. I tend to like things a little more roasty-toasty, so be aware that a cappuccino or latte here will be flawlessly made, with tight microfoam and careful temperatures, yet it will still present as a touch brighter and more acidic than you might expect if you come from a different coffee scene. All that said, Afterglow is a top-notch coffee shop. Beautiful space, kind people, serious craft. If a lively, modern roast profile is your thing, you will be in heaven. If you lean richer and browner, you will still respect the execution even as your taste buds lobby for a deeper roast. read more

I. Love. This place. My friend lives close by so we came here a few days to work when I was visiting Richmond over the fall. I started with the seasonal matcha iced with a bagel. My friend got the hot matcha, personally I prefer the cold which had more flavor. The bagel was pretty good, as was the cream cheese but not my favorite thing on the menu. Once we had this we moved onto the espresso with raspberry cream, fantastic drink. They should make it all year. The only down side is a friend who wanted a matcha with this topping was told it wasn't possible which I'm not sure how that would be. We ordered the bean dip and salmon cream cheese type dip (blanking on the names... it's been a few months) both were great and came with fresh bread which was so yummy. Personally I preferred the salmon dip but I would definitely order the bean dip again as well. I ordered the green bean salad for lunch and would have this again and again if I lived in town. The flavors here were all so good I almost wish the food menu was larger so I could try more. The area inside is pretty large with many many tables to work however it's usually quite busy. The staff is really nice in fun. Over all one of my favorite places in Richmond. read more

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Sort of getting obsessed with this cute cafe! I LOVE the aesthetic and the overall vibe there. Parking was pretty easy as well. First time I went, I tried their pandan matcha and it was SO GOOD. I went back yesterday and wanted to try something else, I got their dirty chai which was pretty good. It's been busy the two times that I've been there but the service is fast. Customer service is good. Just a chill spot to be honest. There's decent amount of seating, it's always busy when I go so I sat at the bar area. I will say the drinks are a little pricey but that may be due to the gratuity free thing, I'm not sure. read more

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If you're looking for a "Hip" lowkey coffee place, this is the place to go. I ordered the Mocha Latte (extra sweet) and was able to concentrate on getting my assignments done with minimal distractions. The baristas were very friendly, helpful, and communicated great for a first time experience. Will be back!! read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Latte Mocha (Extra Sweet) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I loved the interior and the aesthetic. It's perfect for doing work and there was plenty of seating and there's even a small bar view of the roasting setup in the back. It's clear that they're passionate about coffee through the care they take to make an excellent cup of coffee and patience they take to answer any questions you might have. The barista was super friendly and answered my questions about their beans and recommended one for making espresso at home. I ended up grabbing two bags of the Afterglow Perpetual Motion to try and a hot vanilla latte to go, which was excellent. I would love to go back and try some of their other speciality drinks the next time I'm in the area. Note: you'll have to find parking on the adjacent streets, but it was relatively easy to do so, there were plenty of spaces available when we went on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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Afterglow may be my favorite coffee shop in Richmond, and I have tried most of them haha. If you're looking for an incredible latte (their coffee beans are phenomenal) OR if you love matcha, this is the place for you. Get the pandan matcha latte, you won't regret it. They also have a very good food selection and a growing menu. I've been impressed by the selection and that they work with some amazing local bakeries to source baked goods from. read more

I got an iced pandan matcha latte ($7). The pandan flavor was a light sweet coconut flavor and tasted good with the matcha. My only complaint is the size and ice ratio. There was a ton of ice in a small cup, and after a few it began to melt and taste watered down. Staff were nice and they were able to make the drink in a few minutes. Overall it's a bit pricey for what you get, but still good drinks. Drink(50%): 7.7 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 5.0 Overall: 6.9/10 read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Iced Pandan matcha latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Pandan matcha is pretty good overall, but the pandan flavor could be stronger. Small local shop that is perfect for a study/date or getting work done! Not amazing in terms of taste, but still pretty neat that they offer different types of drinks. Nice staff and clean location. read more

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wow! i wasn't expecting much of their food when i came to this coffee shop but they blew my socks off! this coffee shop has decent seating but seems to get busy often. the staff was helpful in finding what to get off of the menu. i enjoyed their chai latte, once i mixed the cinnamon on top into the drink. the danish was super tasty but their newly released focaccia took the gold. it was so flavorful by itself. they offer some dips as well and i want to try them next time i'm in the area. read more

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Afterglow coffee Vibes: 5/5 the brick walls, exposed piping, cute art (i love all the prints on the wall), and plants come together to make such a nice and cozy environment! There are various seating options and cozy nooks. Great place to hang out or catch up with a friend! Service: good, 4/5 no complaints Food: 3/5, this is more of a coffee and snack place which is perfectly fine! Just dont expect a large meal while you are here. A slice of sourdough with cream cheese will set you back something like 5 bucks. Granted, it was some of the best sourdough ive had in a while. The pastry was also yum (sorry i forgot what i got). Drink: 5/5 loved the pandan latte: good matcha and pandan flavor. The pandan flavor shone through, and the drink as a whole was not too sweet but nicely balanced. Cortado allowed the nice espresso flavor to shine. Worth: 4.5/5. Food is a bit expensive but it is very good quality. The drinks so far have been good, and fairly priced, and the industrial yet cozy atmosphere is done SO well, cant wait to go back. read more

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I've been on the hunt for good study spots and Afterglow is now one of my favorites! They have a decent amount of seating, mainly low top and booths, with free wifi. The only downside is that they do not have many outlets so make sure your electronics are fully charged if you plan to work. The menu is pretty extensive and they have a good mix of expected and unexpected drinks. The inside is quite surprisingly spacious and it has a lot of natural light with greenery strung throughout. The staff is really friendly and offered me their recommendations off of the menu. I ended up trying their pandan matcha latte and sourdough toast with smoked trout spread. I love a good carb at any time of the day and their toast really satisfied that craving for me. I had never had smoked trout spread before and it was a welcome salty, savory addition to the toast. I will say that the portion size for the spread is quite large so you'd be able to share it if you got two slices of toast. This is a good spot if you'd like to try some unique menu options that are slightly different than typical coffee shop offerings and want to get some work done! read more

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Wow this place is really something special. The first thing I noticed was how aesthetically beautiful it was. It's spacious, open, filled with plants and art. Looking at their website, I learned that they rotate pastries from different local bakery, all among the most well renowned bakeries in Richmond. Like Birdies, Axelsdotter, and Sugar & Twine. Looks like they also have Nate's Bagels on menu regularly, and an association with Sub Rosa (the locals will know these are the BEST spots). I believe Sub Rosa uses Afterglow coffee at their shop. Today they had axelsdotter pastries, which looked amazing. I decided to go for the apple cake and it was delicious! Super fresh. Tasted like if an apple pie and a pound cake had a baby. Today I tried the hot hickory latte with whole milk and it was AMAZING. The espresso isn't acidic tasting like at some places. It has a smooth and light taste. Perfectly in balance with the sweetness and milk of the beverage. The hickory is similar to a honey latte. Another really cool thing about this place is that they're a cooperative. Meaning everyone who works there is a owner of the business. Everyone gets paid a living wage, and for that reason, they clearly state that they do not accept gratuity. Love that so much. Will definitely be going back. And probably often. read more

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Beautiful space with delicious drinks! We made an unexpected stop on our way out of town. They were quick and friendly. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Favorite coffeeshop in Richmond? Yep - this one. And it's not really close?! This place is (1) ginormous (2) gorgeous (3) conducive to conversation/socializing (4) well-lit and decorated and (5) delicious. Feels like an authentic coffeeshop - and is somewhere I could station up for hours on end to get work done. Reminds me of a lot of places back home. Coffee was delicious with some quality beans in case you want to take some home too. The baristas are always super friendly and can make just about anything. Cafe pastries are delish here too. Seriously, I love it here :) read more

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My quest to try different local coffee shops took me here today. Parking was a bit challenging on a Sunday morning, but we finally found a spot. Once we entered the building, the smell of coffee was super welcoming, especially on a cold morning. I was a bit disappointed at the limited flavors available for lattes and also the lack of low fat or non fat milk options. I ended up getting a whole milk vanilla latte, which looked beautiful, but didn't have a strong enough coffee taste for my liking, and was tepid when served. The whole milk was also a bit off putting as I'm not used to drinking it. The saving grace was the deliciously moist banana chocolate chip muffin from Sugar and Twine that I bought to go with my coffee. When we were there, there were no seats available so we stood and enjoyed our coffee and muffins as it was too cold to sit outside. I did notice that they had quite a few happy hour beer and wine options as well. It's a cute shop, but the limited options would not make me want to return. read more

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Afterglow is such a lovely and welcoming coffee shop at the back edge of Scott's Addition (where the back-in parking is) (I cannot back-in park). I've been twice so far, once for a takeaway cold brew and once this past weekend for a nice long catch-up with one of my closest friends. I ordered the mocha latte and loved the art. I'd say I preferred the taste of the cold brew to the mocha but both were great. I'll definitely keep Afterglow in my rotation for future coffee trips! read more

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I love this little weird edge of Scott's Addition with its one way street and back-in parking. Seems like a dead end in the middle of nowhere (when you're right off Boulevard). A perfect place to hide. And this is where you'll find Afterglow. Stopped in to meet an associate for coffee (tea for me) and picked the Malabar--an herbal tonic blend of Chinese ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, black peppercorn, and licorice root. Add honey and yum! Cute presentation and lovely staff, all smiles. Was only there for the tea this time, but I hear there's light fare food, so I'll definitely come back to try that. Definitely give this co-op a try! read more

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I LOVEEE afterglow coffee Co! My friend and I went after church one day. A super sweet, small, cozy coffee shop! They have milk alternatives. I got the Golden Milk Latte and it was delicious! It had turmeric but I could barely taste it. It was DELICIOUS. I also got an everything bagel with butter and jam! I for sure will be back read more

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Love this place! Excellent lattes and pastries. They were also incredibly welcoming when I brought my 3 year old this morning, even though they were very busy! It's a lovely space with tall ceilings and lots of plants. Also the only coffee cooperative in RVA! read more

Love this coffee shop! It is always so lively when you go! Everyone behind the counter is so friendly, and it has a feeling unlike other coffee shops in the city! The honey latte is so good and the Fontaine cheese croissant is delicious! There is plenty of seating and perfect for going with a friend or going to get some work done! read more

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A coffee shop born of love for community and coffee. I love taking friends here for a little coffee date. Not too much in the way of pastries or food, if that's what you're looking for. Mostly, the vibes are lovely for conversation or working/studying in the zone. They are a roaster, so you're able to pick up blends and single origin coffee bags to grind at home. They also sell different brew methods as well. If I had to pick a coffee shop that encapsulated Richmond, it would be here. Also parking is fine most of the time but generally I humiliate myself trying to parallel park or turn around to fit into a diagonal street space lmao. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love Afterglow's new after hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Afterglow Coffee is definitely one of my top local haunts. I adore the people who work here, I'm obsessed with the pandan matcha latte (also adore the mocha), and love that they're a co-op. When they added organic and natural wines to their shelves, I got even more excited. They'll host wine tastings and have a really great selection to pick from. I adore the natural lighting that spills into the space (especially during a tasting). On Friday, it's great to come here to work with a morning drink, then order a late lunch once the 2pm After Dark menu gets brought out. I tried their After Dark food menu recently and loved it. I had a very tasty nori kale caesar salad with yummy soy sauce eggs and a side of incredible bread and butter. It was a wholesome meal that made me beyond happy. I adore Afterglow and highly recommend it to anyone. read more

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Love the coffee bean aroma and the overall minimalist vibes! I've been to Afterglow before but never had their ice pandan matcha until I saw other Yelp reviews! I appreciated the good pandan flavors but their matcha was more an aftertaste than a prominent flavor. As someone who had a lot of pandan desserts growing up I was nervous the pandan would be too artificial or too sweet but the sweetness was appropriate and the flavors were more authentic than expected. Again I really like how spacious Afterglow is. It has a good amount of table seating, some bar seating by the back (plus you get to see them process their beans I think), and a cute nook in the back. Loved the greenery and plants. I can totally see myself getting some work done here or meeting with friends! read more

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Great coffee drinks in a warehouse vibe coffee shop. The staff is considerate and will always bring your drink outside to you even if you're sitting halfway down the block! read more

We got the iced pandan matcha latte w/ oat milk from a recommendation. It was so good. Balance of each flavor was present and not overwhelming. A perfect drink. The amount you get and the price point was just a $1.50 too much. I've never been to this area and surprisingly had a lot of other businesses around. The road kinda looks like an alley. They said they had ramp access in the back entrance. I really liked the look of the cafe. Warm with lots of plants. I bet it be really nice to be there on a rainy day. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Snuggly, non-pretentious coffee shop with beautiful local art on the walls (I bought a cat print for a friend bday gift) and the best latte I've had in a while. Take your time and enjoy it in house, drinking out of a mug is my favorite way to have a latte. They also serve local pastries, the Birdie's ham and cheese croissant hit the spot as I caught up on emails. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Ham and cheese croissant with a latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Service was quick and friendly, and the inside was well-decorated and spacious. We got two items: - Iced americano with a splash of cream: Good quality espresso, so the americano itself was great. Half and half was self serve, so that was nice. - Pandan matcha latte: Loved this! Although it was a little sweet, the pandan flavor was perfect, but I think it does outshine the matcha just a bit. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Iced americano with half and half + pandan matcha latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

this is a review specifically for the pandan matcha latte: i ordered this as an iced latte, which i think contributed to the muted flavors of the drink. pandan AND matcha certainly comes through, but with nothing to carry them forward. even upon the first sip it tasted quite watered down. my brother and i were debating if some sort of roasted flavor was necessary to compliment the drink... i will say it was refreshing. just not my cup of latte so to speak. love that this shop is a cooperative. wishing you all the best! read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - pandan matcha latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Spent the morning at Scott addition's Afterglow coffee roasters/ cafe Richmond's first worker-owned coffee roaster/cafe! Such a lovely spot with great artwork, great music, and a kind staff. I had their vanilla & VA honey iced latte and their hot sencha tea. A new neighborhood fav of mine read more

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I really enjoyed Afterglow Coffee! It's a cute little coffee shop in Scott's Addition. Inside it has a cool, modern vibe with rustic, homey touches. There are multiple tables available that are perfect for a coffee date. They have a fantastic cold brew as well as great selection of espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, and more. Plus all of the order ready super fast. If you're hungry, Afterglow offers some delicious looking bakery & pastry options that will certainly pair well with any coffee drink you choose. There are multiple parking options in the street. However, I do recommend going a bit earlier on a Saturday or Sunday morning to guarantee that you get a seat since it's quite popular those days. Definitely make sure that you do go, because I know that you'll enjoy! read more

In July I attended an author book discussion at Afterglow coffee. S.A. Cosby discussed his newest novel All The Sinners Bleed and John Cope discussed his recently published book Hall of Mirrors. I enjoyed a glass of rose wine while listening. This was great chill local hang out spot that offers many events. read more

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best matcha I've had made at a coffee place. Inside is a decent size and plenty of room to move around but it does get busy. Lattes are also amazing read more

Definitely a cool little spot to check out if you want a coffee/beer/wine or small bite. Being near down town Richmond area the prices are pretty steep(doubble for expresso shots) for coffee and a doppio compared to the rest of VA spots I've been trying. Staffvis friendly, coffee us good. Definitely worth checking out. Oh,.. and they're open on Sundays. read more

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Their iced black sesame horchata latte is literally perfection. Not overpowering with sweetness. I've gone twice in one weekend!

Overall, a 3.5/5 coffee experience, but will bump it to a 4/5 because of their cafe vision and values. Also, the cafe is super spacious with the abandon warehouse vibes and lots of plants (like your typical third-wave local coffee shop). The aesthetics here are pleasing to the eye and there is a good amount of seating to study/work or catch up with a friend. I came here on a Friday morning with a few friends and fortunately, we were able to gather around a small table to enjoy our coffees and catch up. The coffee menu was pretty standard (black coffee, espresso and some lattes) along with a couple of signature beverages. Unfortunately, I didn't see any pour overs (which is my go-to), so I decided to give one of their specialty lattes a try since that's not something I'm able to make at home! BLACK WALNUT MAPLE CAPPUCCINO - 5.50 I wish I knew there would be an additional charge for oat milk because I would have stuck with regular milk. The barista had asked me if I preferred regular milk or oat milk in my drink, so I had (wrongly) assumed that the pricing would be the same. In the future, I guess I'll ask before assuming, but I felt misled by the way they had posted the question. Additionally, because I like my lattes/capps strong, I asked for an extra shot (which I knew I would have to pay for). The total for my cappuccino was $8.51 after tax. Besides that complaint, the presentation of the cappuccino was beautiful and it's been awhile since I've seen latte art. I was hoping the drink would have a strong espresso flavor (given that I got an extra espresso shot, too) that would overpower the syrup. However, I felt like the maple syrup was the most prominent flavor of my drink and it was much too sweet for me. The espresso flavor was strong but there wasn't a lot of after taste. I liked the black walnut bitters! Overall, not my cup of cappuccino since it was too sweet and too expensive, but a few of my friends really enjoyed this sweet drink. If you have a sweet tooth, I can see this being your go-to drink! Next time when I'm in Richmond again, I'll try their cortado or cop a bag of beans. read more

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