This place is really cute! I really like their hazelnut latte and have gotten it twice since. The…read morefirst time I went the barista was super helpful when I was trying to figure out what I wanted. They recommended me their breakfast sandwiches/what syrups they like (the blackberry syrup) I will definitely be coming here to do work, there's lots of seating and the inside is super cute and decorated which makes it almost feel homey!

This review is solely based off their matcha! I've been on…read morethe hunt for good matcha in Richmond and stopped by grit. Cute cafe, super spacious, tons of seating. Cashier was very nice and honest. I ordered their matcha with blackberry syrup and let's just say, it tasted like flavored water. If it was up to the Matcha, I would rate it one star. I don't know if it was the Matcha brand, or the Matcha portions, it was just bad Matcha the staff was nice enough to offer either a refund or to meet me something else I tried their chai, which I really really liked, but I also don't want to pay eight dollars for Chai. That's rather expensive overall their coffee might be good. I don't know, but do not get their Matcha.

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!

Really cute coffee shop if you need some time to grind, being neurodiverse I loved the atmosphere…read moreand wasn't overstimulated which can be rare sometimes! Well crafted drinks and kind staff.

Abi's Books and Brews was such a cozy little place to catch up with a friend. The vibe inside is…read moresuper warm and welcoming, especially if you want somewhere chill to read, work, or just hang out and talk for a bit. Seating is kind of limited, but luckily we were able to snag a table. I had fun checking out all the different book sections, but the banned book area was definitely the coolest part to me. I thought it was awesome that they give people the chance to explore those books so openly. I only got a cold brew, and it was okay. I wasn't a fan of their ice just cuz the shape just melts quicker and makes your drink watery fast. Aside from that, the service was really great. Everyone was super friendly and happy to help. The location is also really convenient if you're around the VCU Cary st area. Definitely a nice spot to relax for a while.

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.

It was cute. The croissant was pretty decent, I mean how good can cafe food really be. The tea was…read moreyummy I need to try the coffee though. The service was good.

Such a relaxing place, wonderful selections of tea and the staff are all so kind and knowledgeable…read more I love trying different teas every time I go!

Incredible experience. I ordered the mango Matcha and my husband ordered the chai coffee. We also…read moresplit a flight of the mint Matcha, Thai tea, and cinnamon tea. It was a delightful afternoon. We will definitely be back!

Amazing hospitality, absolutely loved Tamra burton!! Coffee was so good. amazing place to goread more

Their products are excellent, so is the ambiance, and so is the service. I just wish I lived closer…read moreso I could be a regular. Every time I have friends or family visiting from out of town, I take them to Ironclad. They're always impressed with it.

The Purrfect bean, the Purrfect gem. I have so much love for this cute little cafe. While it's a…read morenewer cafe to Richmond, I can see this cafe being around for a very long time. This is Richmond's one and only cat cafe and while I'm not a cat lover, I loveeee this spot for all that it is. The drinks. The ambiance. The staff. The staff here is the nicest, most patient people ever. Let's talk about the drinks though. I'm obsessed with their matcha. I need to come back and try their actual coffee. Some of the best matcha in town. They always have a seasonal menu and their seasonal matchas always hit. Trust me, this is one of three cafes in Richmond, that has respectable matcha. That is also worth the huge price tag. It's hand whisked, which is also a luxury around here. Definitely check them out!

I tried the Birthday Cake Latte with Cold Foam and had mix feelings. It wasn't bad but it wasn't…read moresomething I was blown over by. The drink in my opinion is on the pricer end ($9.94 including taxes) . The cold foam tasted more orange which wasn't bad, but the latte itself tasted more like a liquidy diluted rather than tasting the espresso. Unless it's meant to be cold brew than that's my mistake. I do plan on exploring the cafe again and try their matcha. The cafe is so cute and the service was great. Parking might be a little tricky depending when you drive over. But it was worth discovering the place!

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!

Walked in on a Saturday morning that was also a holiday. We were told that the wait time was ~40…read moreminutes but it was ~25-30 minutes. We waited in the indoor area that is connected to a cute store. The walls had graffiti. The waiting area had billiard table, playing cards, other merchandise like t-shirts and some other vintage items. The Moore Street Big Breakfast lives up to its name. It was indeed big: 3 eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns and grits. It comes with your choice of 2 pancakes, toast, biscuit, or English muffin. The veggie omelet was also very nice. Great diner food and service.

A friend and I stopped by one morning for a quick lunch, and the cafe was packed! There was a 20…read moreminute for a table, so we opted to eat at the bar in the back. The wait staff were nice and checked in with us throughout service. They were busy, and we did have to ask again for a couple things we asked for when we ordered. Seeing as they were busy, it was understandable. The parking can be difficult to find, but it's not too bad on most days. I ordered a swiss mushroom burger with onion rings on the side, a coke and a mexican mule. I liked the burger, especially the onion rings! I would probably ask for the mushrooms to be a little bit more caramelized though. Serving size was filling and the drink was perfectly strong. They have an extensive menu, and I would love to come back to try more dishes! The cafe decor is retro, and it makes the restaurant feel nostalgic. I think it's great for a group hang if you have a large group, too. There was a big group there when I was there and a few smaller groups of people.

Tried fuel pump due to being recommended by my followers. Maybe I went on a really really REALLY…read morebad day but this is probably the worst matcha I've ever had. The service was nice enough but when I entered at 1PM on Friday. There were boxes everywhere. On the table tops, the menu board on the floor. There's no listed menu so you have to wait to get to the register to even see what they have. It really looked a mess in there and not like it was ready for patrons. I ordered my matcha which came out to almost $10!!!!! Imagine my surprise when the barista brings it out to me and it looks like swamp water and it tasted like diluted milk with a hit of matcha. I was so disappointed and I really wanted to ask for another drink cause $10 down the drain is tough but I just left. Based on the barista and the look of the establishment, it probably wasn't going to get any better. I'm really losing hope in getting matcha from cafes in Richmond. Truly so disappointing. I threw it away as soon as I walked out the door.

Fuel Pump is essentially the definition of craft coffee. Prices match the quality, especially for…read morethe fancier latte offerings. I've had several flavors, and I really like the cinnamon roll one the best. Their eggnog one over the holidays was delightful too. The space is on the smaller side inside, but they have a really nice patio area, perfect for the spring or fall. Service can be spotty depending on how busy they are, but overall they are friendly and doing their best! I'm happy to have Fuel Pump on my rotation.