Gorgeous coffee house. Had the matcha latte, absolutely wonderful…read more Brought friends here from out of town, they loved their beverages. We sat in the tables by the big open entrance. We had a lovely time. It was a perfect outing.

I give them 4.5 stars! Service is good. Staff very friendly. Nice layout and good seating…read more I had a latte and scone. The scone was exceptionally good! The latte was okay. I don't recall the flavor. I think it was rose and cardamom or pistachio or something. I didn't like the flavor but the actual coffee was good. Definitely worth stopping by, and I'll be back.

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.

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

I still day dream about the big macaroon sandwiches I purchased for my customers. The team there…read morewas phenomenal. I came in with a large order and they got working on it right away. The place is just like any other cute coffee spot.

Whisk sits on the corner of E. Main Street in Richmond, marked by a big black-and-white logo…read morepainted on the brick and a stunning portrait mural wrapping the side of the building. You can't miss it. Step inside and the corner location pays off -- gorgeous afternoon light pouring through a row of vintage stained glass set above the front windows, throwing color all over the pink-and-white interior. Chandelier with little fabric shades, topiary along the ledge, counter seating to watch the street. Charming spot. One small heads-up: the menu is a digital screen, and it wasn't working when I visited -- so you're ordering a bit blind, leaning on the bakery case and whatever the staff can tell you. Not a dealbreaker, but worth knowing going in. And you're really here for the baked goods, which hold up. The kouign-amann was the standout -- deeply caramelized, lacquered, shatteringly flaky with that signature sugar crust. I also grabbed two macarons (a berry-pink one and a teal with chocolate filling) that were exactly right: crisp shell, chewy center, generous filling. No complaints. The case is stocked with range -- lemon bars, quiche, chocolate cherry walnut cookies, confetti sandwich cookies, Florentines, a vegan peanut butter option, pineapple upside-down, and more. Plenty of GF and vegan labeling, which is nice to see. You can watch them pulling fresh trays from the proofer behind the counter. A few other notes: it's a small operation, so selection depends on what's come out of the oven that day, and the working area behind the counter is tight and a little cluttered (charming, but not polished). Corner parking is street-only and that intersection gets busy. Bottom line -- a genuinely good Richmond bakery with real pastry chops and a beautiful corner space. Get the kouign-amann before they sell out.

I just wanted to comment about a long time employee by the name of Mr.Ed. I just found out he…read morepassed away about 3 weeks ago. It crushed my heart when I seen an obituary of him as soon as you walk inside the store. Mr. Ed was my buddy he was so kind with a genuine soul, I saw him every morning. When he told me about certain types of herbs that help's with pain. Mr. Ed talked about his big family all the time. It's one of the reasons why when I hadn't seen him for a while, maybe he was hanging with family. I would have never thought he was dead. He made I big impact on me and he will truly be missed!

I'd never seen a market quite like this before. It's not a big brand grocer, serves a neighborhood…read morethat doesn't seem to have one, and offers both a range of conventional products with a decent selection of higher end and niche food items, but also a hot food outlet geared towards southern culture. The crowd very much seemed to be coming out of church services. I found several useful items in a store that was clean, well maintained. It would be on the smaller end for a major grocer, but it's bigger than most specialty food markets. I'm glad it's there. I wish there were more places like it.

Stopped on Sunday during the Irish festival. Omg, yummy! I got the beef and Guinness, beans and…read morecheese, chocolate, and apple. They were all very delicious! The group had a hard time picking our favorite. Service was quick since I had cash.

A fantastic experience after many years of having them on my list…read more Make no mistake. Proper Pie is a Richmond gem. Located in Church Hill neighborhood. Free off street parking is plentiful. There is good signage. It's now a take out only establishment since Covid. Two table are available for outdoor seating. Most customers took their orders and walked away. I visited them on a Sunday afternoon just after St. John's let out. It's just one block away and the church Patrick Henry gave a speech. There were a lot of church goers enjoying the business. Proper has a menu in the window to guide customers on choices of savory, or sweet. I wanted one of each. The man at the window was great in providing recommendations. I ordered the steak and cheese as well as the Banoffee. The preparation is already done and the man with assistant moved quickly to complete my order. I enjoyed my treats at their outdoor table and also enjoyed conversation with locals. I started with the steak & cheese which was loaded with meat and cheese. DELICIOUS! Then onto the Banoffee which smelled heavenly of cocoa. Another home run! I love bananas and if you do too this will be enjoyable. So glad I found them open on my visit. There hours are very good, but I have missed them in the Summer before on vacation. Just go, no brainer.

I love mocha at this place and their savory and sweet pastries are so good to try. Must try in…read moreRichmond.

Wowzers!!! What a cool bakery. There was a long line due to it being covered in the local magazine…read morein town. Worth the wait. Very savory and not too sweet. The lamb pastry and the sour cherry pistachio ones were outstanding!! See photos.

Nice coffee shop around the corner from my hotel. Arrived shortly after opening and was only one…read morethere. Friendly barista who helped me pick the right bag of beans which came with a free 'sample' shot. If I was looking for a good place to remote work, this would be a perfect spot.

Aw, loved the vibes here! The staff are super friendly and kind. Got to meet some sweet people here…read moretoo. I got the spiced orange mocha latte which was great; good hints of spicy and orange in the latte which felt very festive. Nothing was too strong. Also got a breakfast burrito which was pretty standard, but loved that they gave me chalula sauce to go with it. Two bathrooms with codes. I thought the mirrors were nice in there.

What a beautiful spot ! I loved the fact that it was inside of an old school building, reminded me…read moreof the days of back when I went to school in a building built in the early 1900's. The seating is both indoors and outside, absolutely astonishing spots. The staff are friendly and chatty and quick with their services ! Absolutely a lovely spot for yummy coffee AND yummy food. Most places have either or- they have BOTH! Will be returning more than I'd like to admit hehe.

Even if you don't get a spot on their gorgeous patio, their food alone will keep you coming back…read more Menu is seasonal and it's always a treat to go to see what new delicious foods are available. Their menu items are inspired by a variety of international cuisines with a level of respect. Knowing this, it really makes you savor your meal. I get sad that it's not permanent, but I'm also excited for what's next to enjoy for my next visit. I have not been disappointed by their food once. Also, so very RVA of them to set up a restaurant in a beautifully renovated grade school. Also very apt! It's like going to geography class run by classically trained chefs. I always forget to take photos because it is so pleasantly easy to enjoy the present at Blue Atlas and I immediately enjoy their food as soon as it's put down in front of me. If I had to describe Blue Atlas in one word it would be "intentional." Intentional food, design, atmosphere, and being in your own intentional experience because it's hard not to.