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    4.4 (43 reviews)
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    Kashmiri Pink Chai small
    Dacy T.

    I usually eat-in because the cafe is spacious, usually quiet, with a big window. it's a comfortable spot to hang out, eat, read, and just decompress. the pink chai here is my favorite. the staff is all friendly, the menu has a huge variety, but i've only tried a couple things. the vegan sausage and egg biscuit, "chicken" and waffles, and pancakes are so good. haven't tried the indian food or anything outside of breakfast, because for the prices I want to stick to what I like. I do wish it was just a little cheaper, or that they offered drink refills for a reduced price. a nearby cafe, my total is $11-18, but here it is always $18+ for my single food and drink. if you enter your number at the register they occasionally text with deals. I do love gold lion overall :-)

    Behind Masala Bagel was the Hyderbadi House Chai Small- awe inspiring!
    Penelope M.

    Ok, this cafe was giving Bohemian vibes. It was almost like a collab between Housing works Bookstore & a hookah lounge in nyc. Staff was super friendly and energetic. I would keep coming back for Hyderabadi House Chai everyday if it were somewhere in central Jersey. Anytime you mix cardamom, ginger and cinnamon with milk, you will be healed of ill-thoughts... then add some jaggery, oh! It was enlightenment.

    French quarter dip
    Stephanie B.

    Wow what an experience! Dinner and a poetry performance. My (vegetarian) bro and I went Friday for dinner. We both had an iced house chia - so amazing. Not too sweet thankfully, lots of flavor. We both had a classic samosa. Man the spices were on point! For dinner I had the burrito with tofu scramble. It was giant! The tots were just ok. They tasted like the grease they were cooked in. My bro had the French quarter dip. He thoroughly enjoyed it with his fries. When we were wrapping up, an open mic was starting. Lots of good performers! Would definitely go back but maybe on comedy night next go round.

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    Ashley R.

    I can't wait to go back and try more things! If you're looking for vegan pulled pork bbq ... this is your spot! Also lots of Indian-inspired recipes that I'm looking forward to trying. The matcha latte was by far the best I've had in all of Richmond!!!! The service was great. Quick and polite + knowledgeable on vegan options (the whole place is vegetarian). Atmosphere is nice and open, with a stage for entertainment and some lounge type seating.

    Mel S.

    This place is incredible. Had such a great experience here. Calling themselves a community café was not just for show, this place really is very community oriented. They often hold community events here. The staff are just plain LOVELY. Really delightful humans. Even on my first visit, they made me feel like I was one of their old friends. It's a beautiful and bold Indian based restaurant. And the food is fantastic! I got the spicy 'beef' samosa. It was massive! Made fresh. They were slammed at the time, and the food came out super quick considering! The flavors are bold and seasoned perfectly, it has a nice kick to it. They have an amazing looking coffee beverage menu. I didn't try it today since I was there at dinner time, but will definitely be back to try stuff off that menu. Oh, and they're a great spot to check out if you are vegan or vegetarian! But I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. They definitely left a strong positive impression.

    Idli
    John B.

    On the hipster to hippie scale of vegetarian restaurants, this one is very hippie. I got takeout because I had places to be, and I was glad I did because the neighborhood was not the best and it wasn't a place I really wanted to sit inside either; not the most welcoming environment. They offer a mix of American and Indian vegetarian cuisine. My idli did come with sambar, but it was a tiny portion so I ran out of sambar and chutney (in general, these sides are usually more than needed at most Indian places, not less). Fortunately, I had a salad dressing for my salad so I used that to flavor up my idli. The salad contained a lot of nice ingredients and I was glad I ordered it. The chai had a nice cardamom flavor. On a macro level, I'm glad someone's bringing vegetarian cuisine to this part of Richmond. On a micro level, I wasn't convinced it was the best place I could have gone for my needs.

    summer 2024 menu
    Priscilla T.

    I am totally in love with this spot and the owners!!!! Not only do they serve amazing Indian inspired vegetarian food and drinks, but they also really care about community. The cafe serves meals to those in need and raise awareness about important topics such as LGBTQ+ and Palestine, but also showcase local artists! They host a lot of events like drag shows so definitely check out their calendar or social. I loved the Hyderbadi House Chai and the Guava Gold smoothie!! Both were perfectly flavored and sweetened. We were obsessed with the Buddy's Dosa, Keema Samosa, Breakfast Samosa, and Chaotic Quesadilla. The keema honestly tasted better than regular beef!!! The tofu scramble were an excellent substitution of eggs. I will be coming back to this place every time I'm in Richmond!

    All Star Breakfast
    Aaman L.

    A nice community place with a variety of Indian vegan treats. The environment is fun and ambiance gives one a friendly feeling. Various events are hosted here and the service is friendly and efficient. We had the breakfast platters that come with onion dosas, idlis and vadas, with a couple of chutneys.

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    Angela F.

    lovely atmosphere, kind staff and many veggie options for those looking for it. The food was delicious. Street parking is available.

    Samosa
    Deepa D.

    This place, i must say, is a must try for everyone who likes vegan, flavorful food with a twist that is a fusion of Indian and American cuisine. It's a small cafe bar style restaurant with a rugged yet calm atmosphere, but don't let that fool you, the food is simply too good not to review. They have transformed traditional American breakfast items like the bagel sandwich to a Masala bagel which was so good with a light kick of the tamarind chutney. And the side tots were the best ive tasted, both crispy and melt-in-the-mouth feel. The traditional masala dosa was so delicious, the right balance of crisp and softness for the dosa. Loved the sambhar so much that my only regret was not getting a spoon to finish it. The starter samosas with the 2 chutneys was my favorite. There's even the regular breakfast items like French toast and egg biscuit sandwich if your group wants to go the conventional way(which my kid usually does) The owner was very sweet and kind and we loved hearing his story of how he and his partner started this business in RVA. And we cant wait for them to start their second location in Lakeside with a great cause in mind to serve the community. I was very impressed with their ideas, and we as a community should definitely support such businesses. I will surely visit them again to try more items in their menu.

    wonderful decor!
    Gregory F.

    A true hidden gem in RVA - this place is so quaint, cute, and unique. Their food selection, especially being a coffee shop, is so creative and fun. Also the staff is just super friendly - and consistent, as I went here a lot when I was working in Manchester and almost always had the same cashier who was always so happy to see me. Love the communal feel of this place - the open mic nights, or other various events I have seen them setting up for when I am there - it just all seems so fun. Very welcoming vibe with some reliable coffee and kickass decor and artistry (some of it even for sale) as well. Somewhere I anticipate frequenting the rest of the time I live in Richmond!

    Masala dosa with sambar and coconut chutney, and oat milk chai

    Friendly, quick service, great food, 70's ambience, could be cleaner. Enjoyed the oat milk chai, medu vadha, samosa and masala dosa with sambar and coconut samanthi

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    Masala bagel my love. And the literal best dirty chai I've ever had!!! And the people are nice :)

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    Wonderful food and a great vibe inside! I wish they had the specialty drinks on the menu available but still was okay

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    What a wonderful place to sit and read or do some work! Thoughtfully designed space with a great chai latte! Will definitely be back (:

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    Glizzy is the best veg hot dog ever. Wish it was permanently on the menu even after summer.

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