I work in Mechanicsville and have been on the hunt for a good coffee shop (that's not a chain). I…read morewas excited to find this place and stopped in today to pick up coffee for me and a coworker. I arrived during their quieter time, just after 12:30pm, so there's were no lines and I had the opportunity to talk to one of the baristas about latte options. I decided on a peppermint white mocha latte and got an iced vanilla latte with almond milk for my coworker. I also picked up a raspberry muffin, which was staring me in the face, lol! The shop is pretty spacious, with lots of seating (sofas and comfy chairs, too), and I could see why people would want to hang out while enjoying their purchases. The staff was super friendly. We both enjoyed our drinks and the muffin was tasty, too (a bit better after heating it up a bit). I'm so glad I found such a cute coffee shop near work!

Stopped here on a road trip from jersey to SC and the staff was super friendly and the drinks…read morelooked great! Alot of space to sit inside and some tables set up outside too. We had the bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant and WOW!!!! 10/10

Coffee is still great but now there's a book shop inside,too. River's Edge moved down a couple…read morestore fronts into a cozier setting. Adding books gives it more of a city-neighborhood coffee shop vibe. I tried the Chocolate Valencia. The combination of chocolate and orange is one of my favorite winter flavors. Staff is always polite and efficient.

the service here is always kind and accommodating! I love how close it is and that there is a…read morecoffee scene growing in Mechanicsville! I do notice that the syrups are not make in house which isn't my favorite, but the drinks are sweet and yummy! The space is great to meet people and there's even a corner for kids to play.

Visited on a Saturday right before the run club rush! I loved that they had a range of drink sizes…read moreand a big specialty menu. I ordered the snickerdoodle latte in skinny bean form (with nonfat milk and an alternate sweetener). The ambiance inside is nice! It's in an industrial shopping center, which allows for a lot of space. I can definitely see myself working from here in the future, though the acoustics make it a little loud when there is a big crowd.

I got a pumpkin spice maple loaf latte ($6) 20oz and it was made in about 5 mins. Coffee was…read moreinitially made incorrect with it being hot instead of iced. They kindly remade my drink and it was quite good. A nice fall feel to it and the coffee gave a great caffeine boost. The staff were friendly and the inside is quite big allowing you to sit down. Overall very happy with the experience at this coffee shop! Drink(50%): 7.6 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 7.5 Overall: 7.7/10

Love Apothec! First time there, and it was amazing. I ordered a Chai tea with Almond milk to go…read more They also offer classes which I may want to attend for a fee. I will definitely return.

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!

I was in the shopping center and saw the promo for a free donut with a drink so I thought I'd give…read morethis location another shot. I walked up to all the interior lights out and no one to be seen inside, so I thought they may have been closed. However, the open sign was on and flashing. So I checked the schedule, and even though it was 622 p.m. on a wednesday, it said they were open until 7:00 p.m. . Strange! I pulled on the door and it was open. But again, no one to be seen. So I opened the door and walked in worried and alarm was going to go off or something, to see the two employees were sitting in the floor behind the counter chatting. It almost looks like they were hiding so we would think they were closed. Once I said hello, they popped up and said hello and we're friendly enough. When I commented that I thought they might have been closed because all the lights were out, they said yeah, we're closing soon. I figured I'd order a donut while I was there. But the shelves were almost empty! I picked one of the donuts that was left and headed out. IMHO, definitely not worth going back and needs better management/ownership, but this is my first time back in a while, let me know what you think!

So I would advise if ordering donuts to get your order inside. Drive thru takes awhile. Last time…read morethere I sat there at the order speaker for about 15-20 mins until they asked my order number and when I pulled up there was a car at the window still.

Big fan of Stir Crazy's work! It's definitely a must visit whenever I am in the neighborhood. While…read morethey can be quite busy on the weekends, the service has been quick for coffee orders, though I can't speak for the speed of ordering food. I highly recommend the Pollinator and Rosemary Brown Sugar lattes, as they're a great mix of unique flavor without overpowering the taste of the coffee.

Came by during a Saturday morning and it was very busy. I got a speciality latte, there…read morepollinator($6) and it was made in about 7 mins. The latte was really good! I enjoyed the right sweet to coffee ratio. The syrup they used definitely made this drink stand out to other shops. Inside was very busy and loud. Overall a fantastic cafe with great coffee!

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and got a ginger bread latte ($6) and it was made in about 5…read moreminutes. Drink was quite good! It was sweet and resembled a gingerbread taste while also not being overly sugary. A nice seasonal flavor! Staff were very friendly and the inside had a very aesthetically look with a cool painted wall of a fox. I would come back again! Food(50%): 7.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.4/10

Hadn't heard of this coffee shop before the day I stopped by. Nicely designed with cool vibes…read more Their little pastry case had some nice treat options and I liked how they had a menu board that described each type of coffee drink for those that feel intimidated to ask or order something new. I was there with my young daughter so she grabbed a bottled lemonade and a fix decorated sugar cookie. I got a cortado with a chocolate croissant to dip in. We sat at the hightop seating in front of the coffee counter. I liked the pace and offerings of this cafe and I would definitely go back. I want to try one of their affogatos! (they also just sell delicious looking gelato by the scoop!)

We saw the sign while driving and took the exit to try. We found a parking spot but it is a shared…read morelot. I think there were sports going on. It looks like it's located right next to a high school or sports center. I had the peanut butter with chocolate frappe which was very tasty. I asked for a little less sweet and the ladies were so kind and able to add less. They had energy drinks, coffee, and Tillamook ice cream there too! There is enough seating if you want to have your coffee and a bite there.

We have always seen the sign for Safari Coffee on the highway, and since we needed some quick…read morebreakfast and some coffee, we decided to give this place a try! Safari Coffee is described as a full-service, non-profit coffee shop, supporting local and international missions. The menu includes coffee, frappes, blended drinks, teas, coffee, baked goods, ice cream, and even bottled beverages. Drinks come in a Journey size (12 oz) or in a Mission size (20 oz). We ordered: +a White Peppermint Mocha - in a Journey size +a Chai Latte - in a Journey size, with oat milk +a Bacon Egg and Cheese Egg Bites - comes with 2 bites The drinks were absolutely delicious! We requested these extra hot, and they delivered! The drinks were strong, creamy, and delicious! The hubs enjoyed the egg bites, as they were hot, fresh, and filling! Staff are very kind and sweet, and there's ample seating inside - a great quite place to play catch-up or do some work. There are also some games that patrons can enjoy. Safari Coffee is located inside the Journey Christian Fellowship, and they also have a drive-thru! Ample parking in their large lot. +delicious coffees! +kind service! +drive-thru available +ample parking

Honestly it's more of a 3.5 but round-up-able enough for me…read more My son had a thing at Randolph Macon during spring break. He needed lunch before we hit the road home. After looking for someplace close we found cafe54. SUPER close to campus. My eggs were ok. The corned beef hash was the canned kind just like I like it, because some stuff you can make fresh and fancy up but that preservative, war time taste just hits and you know I'm right. I had coffee that would put hair on your chest. and an Arnold palmer that was kind of watery. Oddly enough I found those traits acceptable. My son had french toast. This is only the 3rd time he's had it (by choice) and he really enjoyed it. While brunch/lunch was a 3.5 in my book it was a 5 for him There is no tap to pay but they do take the usual cash and card. So just don't forget your cards in your pants pockets and you'll be ok. The place was bright and airy with outdoor seating and the service was just ok. Decent place. You should go in a try it out.

Food was pretty good, decent quickness giving out food. The service was good at first but then…read morezero, no coffee refill, only talked to us at the beginning, i noticed it wasn't the servers fault as their was only two and needed to eat lunch. The owner should assign more servers.

I order online often and the staff is quick and efficient! I've never had a bad coffee or bad…read moreexperience at this location!! Great coffee/ food and nice workers!

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