Fast seating and food muy delisioso!!! I was just visiting family in VA but you can bet I will be asking to come back to Cafe & Sabor

I'm off today and I was having the blues earlier so...decided to get outta bed and actually do something. Went to this Indian grocery store and happened to stumble upon this cafe next to it cause I wanted coffee and some pastries anyways. As soon as I walked in there it's like I was having a surprise birthday party lol. The atmosphere and everything it's like they make it all about you. They are very friendly and the workers seems like They enjoy their job. Unlike other places. Anyways, I thought it was just a regular cafe, but it's actually a Colombian restaurant. I was informed that they only serve authentic Colombian coffee and they make it fresh. I googled the reviews right away and people were raving about their empanadas and I just had to give that a try as well. I was savoring each bite of the beef empanada; it's hella good! They're all really really good especially the cappuccino coffee that I got. The sweetness level is just right! They even gave me a free bread cause it's my first time there. read more

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2 chicken empanadas the size of my fist, 3 freshly baked pan de bonos (a cheese roll made from cornmeal), 2 better-than-Starbucks hazelnut cappuccinos and a pastry cost less than $15! Highly recommend. Plenty of gluten free & Paleo options. If you don't know what something is - don't be afraid to ask, the staff is extremely friendly! read more

Cafe & Sabor - We always start with pan de bonos before our meal. - Colombian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Fresh and authentic. The food is amazing, service is excellent. Everything was freshly made and tasted fantastic. Arepa was the best I've ever had. Wife had omelette and raved about it. Yes, an omelette and it was that good wish we lived closer to it . read more

My car got off the highway and came here on its own!!! This place stays packed but I'm not sure how many of my friends know about it. Grabbed me a mocha, a bunuelo and toston mixto. I can't wait to eat dinner!!!! read more

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Wow! I find it surprising that I haven't reviewed this Colombian restaurant before, as I've been here a number of times. It sits on the corner of a little shopping plaza that stands in front of a much larger plaza. When you enter, you'll see a little bakery case to the right, the to-go station directly in front of you and seating to the left. What you will initially see upon a closer look is that the clientele is almost all Latin. They'll be workers, families with children, older folks, a true mix of people visit Cafe & Sabor. You will also notice that the place is kept immaculately clean. Beyond that, you will be welcomed by a warm staff and owner. I can't tell you a whole lot about the taste of many of the dishes there, as I have honed in on the drink and food I go there for, as has my wife. By looking at the menu though, you know instantaneously that what is offered here is authentic. For me, the go-to's are the Arepa de Choclo con Queso (cornflower, similar to Venezuela's Cachapas, but served in almost shortcake form) and Parcha (Passion Fruit). For the lovely Mrs., it's the Carne Asada con Arepa, Queso, y Maduros (fried sweet plantains) which is off the breakfast menu. Each and every time, the food hits the center of the target for being on point! The prices here are also extremely reasonable. The Arepa is $4 and really is a solid lunch portion. The Carne Asada is $8 for a great portion. The parchas are just under $4. Made from fresh passion fruit and likely a 20-ounce size, it's a good price (passion fruit isn't cheap!). For me, there are two things that bring us together as humans, music and food. Cafe & Sabor does a wonderful job of sharing the Colombian culture and spirit inside their walls. So there's no doubt we will continue to support this restaurant and satisfy our stomachs by continuing to frequent them. read more

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I went this past Friday in honor and support of Latin Heritage month. The location isn't very big inside but in addition to tables they also have some counter space available. When I first walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcoming and the staff was great with offering recommendations. If it's your first visit, they will offer you a free pandebono which is Columbian bread that they bring out warm. I couldn't figure out what to get for my meal but a really nice gentleman suggested I try the paisa so I went with the mini paisa which is just a smaller portion size. It comes with pork belly, columbian sausage, steak, rice, beans, an egg, a corn cake (arepa), a large slice of plantain and avocado. Everything was delicious and very filling. I really loved the beans, steak and pork belly. I had a cup of coffee and one of the staff explained they get their coffee in straight from Columbia. They transfer the bean into a special machine to finish the roasting of the bean. Man when I tell you this was the best coffee I've ever had... hands down! The decor consisted of orange and red walls with a few pics hanging that gave that homey feel but I just loved how amazing, and friendly the staff were. I will definitely be back to try breakfast, soup and I've heard the empanadas were on point as well. They also serve an array of Columbian pastries which I believe are baked in house. I would highly recommend Cafe & Sabor read more

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5 star ***** There coffee is so fresh and rich in flavor! Ordered a veggie omelet today & you can tell everything is fresh and cooked to order. The veggies inside & avocado were rich in color. Everything taste wonderful!! The staff was pretty busy & there was a a few in line when I arrived the girl came from the counter to take my to go order to get everything started. Waited about 10 min and everything was ready. Will def be returning !! read more

Cafe & Sabor - Colombian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food is good. Service is also good. It's mostly busy, they have music playing. Nothing negative to say. read more

Some of the BEST coffee and NICEST people I have ever met. We popped in here on our way back to Rocky Mount (VA) after our weekend visit to Richmond. As soon as you enter, you are welcomed by multiple smiling faces. Food was great and plenty of it! Great find indeed. read more

The best coffee in RVA. And there are many gluten-free options, freshly squeezed juices, delicious food, and baked goods. I adore Cafe & Sabor! read more

The food is a lot and delicious! Also dont miss out on the items in the Bakery. The staff is very friendly and willing to help you understand the menu. Bug plus, the beans are not mushy!!! Tasty and perfectly cooked! The only "negative" thing is, when you walk out you will smell like food. read more

Cafe & Sabor - Cazuela Paisa - Colombian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've been going here since they opened. Staff is extremely friendly and the environment is welcoming. Love this place.

Good food and good value. Yum! Service is responsive. Some wait staff are not as good with English, but I have never had an issue communicating. Often busy but that adds to the vibe of the place. Columbian Coffee and baked goods on the way out the door too! Yum! read more

Food is decent and always filling, the bread with cheese is really good warm with coffee!

I barely give reviews but this place made me want to! First of all, the food is amazing! The portions are big and very filling. The juices tasted very natural and fresh. Service was great! Not just our waitress but all the workers. They were very attentive and made sure we enjoyed our food. The place was clean as well. We're obsessed. Pan de bono is a must for your first time. We even ordered more to go. read more

Excellent little hidden gem cafe! Has a HUGE selection of offerings, including drinks, baked goods and meals. We really were there for just a late breakfast so ordered a few drinks, breads and my wife wanted an early lunch. That said, the staff was super nice in providing details for options and recommendations, including explaining differences as I'm accustomed to Venezuelan foods which are similar but not the same, such as arepàs (rather different). Food and drinks were made fast! We ordered two vanilla frappucinnos, a dulce de leche y queso bread (long sweet crispy bread with cheese filling), a traditional Colombian lunch platter (bandeja Paisa) that included grilled steak, pork belly, sausage, rice, beans, sweet plaintain, corn cake, fried egg and avocado slice, and lastly they tossed in I think a few free pan de Bono rolls - a traditional Colombian tasty little bread roll that was just scrumptious! I also ordered two what I think we're papas rellenas - they were like a really big fried potato filling with meat...good but almost too big when I wanted more fried outer part. At home, everyone enjoyed snacking on everything (except the frappucinnos those were gone in a few minutes!) and agreed it was all great taste! read more

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Best coffee and Latino fire the place is also very well decorated and maintained. The owner is very friendly.

The food is excellent as well as the service. I love their empanadas, especially the beef and potato! And the pastries and breads are delicious!! read more

Comida y bebidas deliciosa y excelente servicio! La panadería muy rica también me encanta !

First time in a Colombian restaurant. I'm from Puerto Rico & not familiar with this food. But I was curious & hungry. The server was very nice & helpful. Even gifted me a dessert bun. I came for the coffee & bakery but stayed for the lunch menu. Got some empanadas that were good & filling. Ordered a grilled plate with, it seemed, everything on it. The place was busy & had good music. Lively ambiance. I had to wait a bit but WOW, it was a huge platter with shrimp, beef, pork, sweet plantains, corn, & guacamole. Everything was perfectly seasoned & tender. Cooked to medium rare, what I wanted. Had 2 pastry desserts with coffee with milk. Delicious! read more

The mini bandeja paisa was delicious, I will definitely recommend it, the staff members are all friendly and attentive.

Food is very. The prices are higher than what they are shown on this page. Empanadas are really $3.97 not $2 like this page says. And the chicharon arepa are $10.81 read more

Very friendly staff and atmosphere. I have celiac and they prepared food just for me. Great food and coffee.

We took my 80 year old parents out to lunch and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. It was my folks first Colombian food experience. Everything was delicious and fresh. Tons of food on the plates. read more

Cafe & Sabor - Saturday lunch - Colombian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was my first time here and I was not disappointed! I was a little sad it took me so long to try this place. Upon walking in we were greeted by literally everyone working there and instructed to chose a place to sit. We ordered some limonada which were fresh and refreshing. We then ordered a chicken empanada which was good. For our main course I had the carne Asada which was delicious. The meat was so flavorful and the sides were perfect. I did not care for the arepa that came with my dish. My husband had the pork belly with rice and beans which he enjoyed. I will say that he liked my dish better. I can't wait to visit them again and try some other things. read more

Cafe & Sabor - Carne Asada - Colombian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I thought they weren't going to serve us because we came at 9pm and we entered at 8:35pm but they told us it was fine and to sit down and they'll get to us. The service was good there very attentive and although we stayed after closing hours they didn't rush us and were very patient when we asked for more time to order. The food was overall great and came out in reasonable time and has good atmosphere. Though the rice was very watery and wouldn't recommend it but everything was fantastic so I go and try it. read more

Cafe & Sabor - Toston, Pechuga Asada, Arepa y Arroz. - Colombian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Best coffee anywhere in Richmond area. I highly recommend the Pan de bono for a wonderful takeout treat. In restaurant, the arepas are fantastic, but anything is a win. read more

I want to try everything on the menu. The steak is some of my favorite ever. Everything is simply done, and absolute perfection. Not a single bad bite or disappointing bite in their generous portions. Staff is friendly and busy - taking on the full dining room with gusto. read more

The only Colombian Place in Richmond that ive found. The food is good. The empanadas are bigger than the Colombian empanadas I'm used. The pan de bono were a big hit at work for people that had never had Colombian food before. If I am making a run to RVA I usually stop here. (I live almost an hour away) Bandeja Paisa is great. Not really a fan of the arepa that comes with it though. read more

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Small family owned authentic Colombian café with delicious cornbread and pastries. The breakfasts consists of scrambled eggs, sweet plantains and homemade baked goods. They also have sausages, empanadas and carnitas. The barista was busy making aromatic Colombian coffees, cappuccinos and lattes. The place smelled heavenly. The woman I ordered from didn't speak English, but another person translated for me. You'll find this tiny restaurant in a shopping center and it's a bit dingy, so don't expect much ambiance. The Latin music was nice though and the vibe is festive. It's definitely a cultural experience if you like trying new things! read more

As a Puerto Rican, I judged the food based on my island's standards. The side of rice and red beans was spot on and as good as any my Grandma made. The tostones were almost perfect, but they could have been a bit crispier. The beef empanada failed because they use shredded beef instead of ground beef. The flavor was good, but it wasn't authentic. On the way out I picked up a loaf of bread, which turned out to have pieces of white cheese inside. Not my cup of tea. I came back for breakfast and ordered scrambled eggs with chorizo. It was a dissapointment. The eggs were over cooked and it came with an arepa which is not served in the island. I also had a latte and it was divine. Overall I found the food ok, but not very authentic, if you are Puerto Rican. The service was exemplary. I will come back. read more

My wife and I have been on keto for the last three months and since recently moving to North Chesterfield, this is one of our go to spots.

Este lugar para almuerzo y cena esta bien pero desayuno les falta mucho ,no saben nada sobre cafe y el higado estuvo malisimo.les falta educarse en desayunos read more

Delicious food every time we visit the Richmond area. You can never go wrong with the bandeja Paisa.

I ordered the bandeja paisa and the empanadas. The food was good and the service was great. read more

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Great food and family friendly atmosphere. Also the best coffee too! The coffee is a little expensive but worth it! read more

Great variety of Latin foods, freshly cooked with fresh tasting ingredients. They don't wait on you at all.

My new favorite go to place for Columbian food. Everything was freshly made and tasted amazing. I ordered beef and chicken empanadas, arepa con quezo and chorizo ( corn cake with cheese and Columbian sausage), the batido de avena (oatmeal shake), jugo de maracuya con leche (passion fruit shake), and of course cafe con leche ( coffee with milk). I have not one complaint. This place is a hidden gem. Everything was well prepared, and made me reminisce of my ethnic roots. The service was excellent, and ambiance warm. read more

Cafe & Sabor - Que Rico!!! - Colombian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place is amazing! As a Colombian born and raised its been really hard to find authentic and quality Colombian food in VA since I moved here two years ago but this place blew me and my boyfriend away! the service was top notch it reminded of that episode on The Bear when Richie does an apprenticeship at a Michelin star restaurant and all of the servers teach him to be aware of everything the customers say and think Will definitely be coming back! read more