Forgot to get a photo of it, but the chicken omelet is delicious, and I do enjoy their coffee. The folks we've had for service both times I've gone have been friendly, helpful, and attentive. The decor is rustic but it's neat there's a section where local artists can sell their wares. I love being able to browse local goods and support people in the community. There's plenty of parking on the side of the buildings, and some on the street in front of the cafe. We haven't had to wait for a table yet, but the food is good enough that I'd wait if I had to. Will definitely be back! read more

Richmond Cafe - French vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

Date of visit: May 2, 2026 Super cute cafe with a lot of charm, good service, and some fun items for sale. While that may not be everyone's jam, it pretty much was mine. I went with the--I believe--lumberjack crepe, a crepe with a fried egg on top, drizzled with maple syrup. It was decent, but not something that I would necessarily get again. The concept was just a bit better than the execution. I opted for the Latte Dulce De Fuego to drink, as I was hoping it would be reminiscent of the Mexican Spice coffee drink I used to get from Stone Creek Coffee in Milwaukee back in the day. This one is Espresso, cayenne pepper, chocolate, steamed milk. I asked if it was spicy and the waitress told me that it wasn't. She lied. It was quite spicy. My eyes watered. My nose ran. Mind you, it was good, but it was actually quite hot. And I had to get some creamer, a lot of creamer, to dilute it and make it palatable for me. Outside of the attempted murder, it was a very nice meal! read more

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Charming and fresh, this little cafe hits the spot. Delicious coffee and really good bites. An oasis of taste between the corn fields. read more

Well, I wanted to give it more stars but just can't because overall it's just a three. I've been here twice for breakfast. .Everything was ok the first time there was a small mistake or dislike of something but no big deal as I recall; so I thought I'd go back for breakfast 2. I got the Denver omelet with Swiss, ham, green peppers and onions and it came with hash browns included. No toast but that's fine with me. The omelet was a tad overcooked to my liking but had lots of ingredients with the emphasis on big pieces of green pepper and lots of onions. Ham was in there but kinda lost in the peppers and onions. and not too flavorful to start with. But ok. So the hash browns I know I'm picky about, and I know no one really does them the way I like them (except good steak houses, they know what they're doing.). But.... these I thought were going to be good. Kinda crispy all over, maybe even a bit too much. I tasted them first and right away. They had an odd flavor(old?reheated or the oil just not good?) and horror of horrors, cold and hard. Who serves cold hash browns? I usually ignore sides with servers if I don't like them may mention it on Yelp for those that want to know,but could not ignore hash browns I cannot eat. I told the waitress., and she commented "interesting", which I thought was "interesting". :D She offered to have them remade, and I told her the omelet was nice and hot. I ate it happily enough. So the second try on the has browns. they come out, and they are steaming hot, but noticeably barely cooked or maybe even not barely. I took the second plate home and got a to go so I could cook them at home. So all in all ok with the food, but that should not have been. First cold then not cooked. They other things I noticed both times is the chairs or the majority of them are tiny metal cheap, not so comfortable chairs and the sound really carries probably due to the high ceilings. Not a big deal but it doesn't invite you to linger, but that's maybe ok. The tables are not too far apart either so if it is busy you definitely get to hear what's going on all around you like it or not. See photos for hash brown attempts that definitely fail, but the rest was ok. I add service was good both times and the waitress today did take $1.30 off for the has brown send back. Helpful but still kinda disappointing. read more

Richmond Cafe - The second try on the hash browns. Kinda oily. Kinda barely if at all cooked. - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

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The breakfast burrito was horrendous and the server girl kept getting my wife's order wrong. Won't be back

Oh wow, my first experience here was so good I made a special trip a few days later to try more items and be equally impressed again! The name and restaurant itself don't really jump out, as it in general looks like a fairly standard cafe that you'd find anywhere. However the food here is really the star and I'll go more into it shortly. Parking here can be a bit tricky when it's busy around the area, but there's a good amount of public parking fairly close by. Service is very friendly and prompt, even when busy. They are quite good at fulfilling orders at a good pace even when busy, which is quite impressive given the size and staffing levels. The decor is quite fun, very much a nod to the local area and unique flavor and vendors that are available. I like this as it helps me remember this restaurant as something that uniquely represents Richmond. The drinks I tried here were all done quite well. I found the coffee to be smooth and not too acidic. Hot chocolate was very flavorful and just rich enough, definitely tastes like it's from melted chocolate rather than from a powder. Mocha was smooth, not super strong and had a good extra layer of complexity from the colombian chocolate. The food was definitely the star here. The chocolate waffle was quite unique here as it had chocolate in the batter with chocolate chips and chocolate syrup on top. This was interestingly not overly sweet and quite delicious. The richmond stack was quite spongy with a nice flavor to the batter. I do like how fresh the whipped cream tasted and how the berries were also the perfect ripeness. The pancakes also soaked in the syrup quite well and had a firmness that made them fairly easy to cut. The french toast was another standout dish, with just a light bit of egg flavor and a food fluffiness. The quality of the berries and whipped cream once against shone here and created a balanced bite. The parfait was similarly prepared well and quite delicious. The meat lover's skillet here was packed with meat and the egg was nice and fluffy. It had a good distribution of meat inside and each bite was flavorful without being overly salty. Overall, this is worth a stop on my way up to Lake Geneva or Lake Delavan for a delicious meal. The prices are quite reasonable for quality and service is friendly and reasonably fast. read more

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Ambiance: A nice, homey, warm vibe. Simple and charming, with a good amount of plants to add vibrance to the cafe. We came on a sunny day and it was nice to sit close to the window seats. Food: Really good! I ordered the chicken bacon pesto panini, and it was delicious. Easily an 8.5/10. Had a really good salsa that came with it that added some great flavor. The chicken was juicy and the bacon wasn't over cooked. The panini was not falling apart from being to full or getting soggy from the ingredients. One of the better paninis I've had. My wife had a veggie skillet. She said it was also delicious. She noted that there was a good amount of veggies and they were all cooked well. She said it was filling and easy on her stomach. The hash browns were cooked perfectly and seasoned well! The food was definitely worth the trip. Service: Our server, Rachael, was very kind and helpful. The cafe wasn't at full capacity, but it wasn't empty, and our service was quick and right to order. Our server checked on us when we needed something and was very responsive. Great service, thank you! Great spot with great food! Very pleased with the breakfast brunch experience. read more

Richmond Cafe was a great find. I've driven through Richmond on my way to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin many times. This cute cafe has very friendly staff and fantastic food. I ordered the chocolate waffle. There was chocolate in the batter and chocolate drizzle on top. It comes with fresh strawberries and blueberries. It was amazing. I also ordered the single source hot chocolate. It tasted like a melted chocolate bar. They also sell art made by local artists. I can't wait to come back and try more food and drinks. I can't recommend Richmond Cafe any higher! read more

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Cute little breakfast place near downtown Richmond - city you MUST go through to go north to Wisconsin when coming from McHenry area. Situated in an old shop and had an ice cream bar that's fun in summer. Has the nicest and most polite waitstaff for miles around - rivaling even the Brunch Cafe in Mchenry. Has a coffee bar inside and can make a variety of drinks - when you get regular coffee it's in a very large cup but they are always glad to top you off anytime. Food is a bit lain but overall good. They are still struggling -after many attempts- to make hash browns that aren't a pile of wet glop - even when ordered crispy - someone needs to tell the preparer to squeeze drain the potatoes after chopping them up before cooking! Toast is always extra but available. Best side dish is the chia pudding with fruit- almost makes up for the hash browns! Overall a good place for breakfast or early lunch. read more

The food and coffee is amazing. And the staff is so nice. Try the nova lox bagel. The fresh sliced cucumber and dill was a nice touch. read more

Richmond Cafe - Nova bagel. So good! - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

Great coffee and food. They serve Hansa coffee and it is great. I also had breakfast here. I got a breakfast burrito. Since I am celiac I asked about gluten free and they accommodated me. What does that mean? It means I got the burrito without the flour wrap and without the hash browns and the sauce they add because they all had gluten. Instead, I got a parfait on the side and it was great. It is a cute place inside and has a lot of ambiance. The service is great too. So, when you pass through this town going to Geneva or wherever, it is not a bad stop at all. They must have had a wedding or something going on upstairs. It looked like the groom and groomsmen were all getting a coffee. LOL. read more

Seven dollars for a small coffee is absolutely ridiculous. Make it four dollars and I would come every week. You are losing business because of the prices. I will not be returning if these prices remain the same, I bet I speak for a lot of people. I hope you take this into consideration. It is a beautiful establishment, and the customer service was good... but not worth a seven dollar coffee good read more

Meh.. food always good but service this time was weird.. We went yesterday around 1pm for a brunch, usually an overall good experience but our waiter just took our plates without asking if we were finished... my mother still had part of her waffle left.. This wasn't our usual waiter so I get that but management please work on waiter etiquette.. (ASK BEFORE YOU TAKE) We're not assholes so we let it slide but please advise, I don't want the waiter bashed for doing this to the wrong person. We didn't tip her directly but put something in the tip jar, hopefully the hint was taken. read more

Richmond Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

Love their food and the ambience. They also sell items from local people. Staff is friendly

Located on the main street in Richmond this cafe offers an open air spacious atmosphere. Menu features a variety of coffees, breakfast, and lunch. The chocolate strawberry latte was served with a lovely presentation. Breakfast sandwich was good. I ordered the three cheese panini. The cheese was not melted and the sandwich was served cold. They do offer crayons and coloring books for children. Service was mediocre- staff talking at bar. The bathrooms could definitely use a deep clean. read more

Richmond Cafe - Three cheese panini with unmelted cheese - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

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Great place. I've been here twice on work trips to Richmond, and I enjoyed it every time. The cold brew is good, as well as the hibiscus iced tea. I got the seasonal maple latte last time, and it was excellent -- nice maple taste but not too sweet. The last time I also got the chorizo omelet with hash browns and hot sauce. I asked to remove the cheese, as I'm lactose challenged, but even without the cheese it was delicious. Portion was good, and the service was excellent. The cafe itself is large but still cozy, and parking out front is easy. Next time I go to Richmond I would definitely go back. read more

Richmond Cafe - Chorizo omelet with hash browns - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

We decided to get away on a long weekend. We found ourselves walking downtown Richmond, IL. For an early lunch we hopped into the Richmond Cafe. It is a clean, spacious, and quaint area. I had the coffee, hummus, potato salad, avocado toast. My kids had grilled cheese. My wife had a sandwich. The meals were all good. My wife and I really wanted the soup, but it was out. My wife drinks decaf but they weren't able to grind beans that day. Those things happen and when they do, what happens? At this place, the customer service of the woman serving us really shined. She was perfect - understanding, offering solutions and providing us with excellent service. Thank you for that! read more

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Great, great place for breakfast especially on Sunday. Excellent service. very clean they packed the place.

Stumbled upon this place not realizing they serve yummy breakfast cocktails! The bloody mary and strawberry mango mimosa were delicious! I also had a croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese that came with shredded hash browns. Very tasty! Such a cute interior and the service was great! We will be back. read more

Richmond Cafe - Bloody Mary and Mimosa - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

This place has knocked it out of the park for me..being local this has become a little hive of activity lately and is always busy..great ambience and they serve a really good breakfast..the service is top notch..the world needs more cafes like this. read more

Cute atmosphere inside, very nice place to catch up with a friend or read a book. The food is wonderful, especially the California chicken wrap! read more

I love the space it's very cute. I've never had a Caesar salad for the price that didn't have croutons. It was basically lettuce and chicken with too much cheese. From Wikipedia in case you need clarification... A Caesar salad (also spelled Cesar and Cesare) is a green salad of romaine lettuce and CROUTONS dressed with lemon juice (or lime juice), olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Maybe I'll try something else but was not impressed with the food. Coffee drinks were good. Service was slow and not very attentive. read more

Fantastic breakfast! Delish coffee in an adorable setting. Fabulous service as well. A must stop!

Amazing menu and coffee!!! Will be returning. Atmosphere is very laid back. Wait staff is very quick and on point. read more

Omg we LOVE this place!!! The service is outstanding! It's run by a bunch of young people and they are ON THEIR GAME!!! They greet you when you come in, every time. They say bye when you leave, every time. Their coffee drinks are out standing and their food is simple and delicious. read more

So glad we stopped in here today. This is such a cute modern cafe with coffee and food. We ordered drinks and lunch & it was all yummy with great service - fast and so kind. The coffee was great & they have a lot of options. The bell pepper soup was full of flavor and something I haven't seen at other restaurants. The oatmeal was ok but got a little bland towards the end. The rest of the food was so good & fresh. Definitely will be ordering a muffin next visit! One of my new favorites. read more

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Love this place. Quality coffee and food. Look forward to coming back. Breakfast burrito and egg sandwich were both great. read more

Richmond Cafe - Breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

My favorite spot! Fresh, tasty food and great service. This is a charming place for coffee or breakfast--my go-to in the area. Highly recommended. read more

Today I went in for a latte, the server was nice enough but didn't bring napkins or spoons. The latte wasn't made very well either. Although, the cafe has a good vibe and clean, the service and coffee were disappointin. read more

Ham paining was excellent. Smoothie was terrible. For such a cute cafe you'd think they would use real fruit..coconut milk and have some good healthier options for Smoothies. read more

Richmond cafe is a city quality cafe/coffee shop with the kindness and service of a small town establishment. We went there this morning for breakfast and had a lovely experience. The building itself is gorgeous with beautifully placed plants, hand painted murals, and a mix of antique and raw wood everywhere. You feel transported to a cozy artist loft. First off the coffee served here is from Hansa, a local coffee roaster, and they make a special blend just for richmond cafe, it's freaking delicious. Not only did we order two of their largest coffees but also got one to go. Secondly their food was all on point. The parfaits that came with our sandwich and burrito had what tasted like homemade granola, sprinkled cinnamon, fresh berries and a touch of honey. Delightful. It's the little touches that made it above and beyond. Thirdly the service makes you feel cared for and at ease. Everything from our waitress who took our order and made sure to check in on us. To the owners who made appearances to see how we were doing made us feel comfortable and appreciated. We drive about thirty mins to get here and we would drive even farther because it's just that much if a gem of a place! read more

Richmond Cafe - Breakfast burrito with homemade salsa and fresh berry parfait - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

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Great place! Love the ambiance. Coffee is good. Food came out quick with good service. I had the tuna salad croissant. The croissant was excellent! Enjoyed the potato salad with green olives, too. What a unique twist. A definate go to next time I'm in town. read more

It's a cute little Mom and Pop breakfast restaurant which has great food! Food comes up super quick and staff is friendly. What more can you ask for! read more

We had breakfast here Sunday morning. Delightful! First, the building is very quaint. Early twentieth century. The large windows allow for plenty of sunlight and the tables are set apart. (Covid friendly). Second, the coffee (Mansa) is absolutely delicious. I had two at the table and one too go. The reason for four stars instead of five is the menu. Extremely limited. I would love to see more options for breakfast. However, the food was VERY GOOD!! They serve a terrific granola topped yogurt with every selection. The wait staff is very courteous and attentive and you can't beat the prices. Huge Breakfast Burrito and Denver Omelette with the yogurt and coffees, less than $30. We will definitely be going back again. read more

Food is always delicious! Service is always consistently amazing and the staff is always so kind. My favorite must get order is the ham and Swiss panini, (I promise it is even better than it sounds). If you are stopping in for something sweet for breakfast, the yogurt parfaits have honey in them and they are my FAVORITE. The aesthetics are to die for, and make great Instagram pictures;) And the decor is not too over themed, overwhelming, or overstimulating in any way. Simple but aesthetic and modern. My go to coffee shop around here. read more

Richmond Cafe - Ham and Swiss panini with chips. Berry French toast with a yogurt parfait. Chorizo omelet with a yogurt parfait. - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

Absolutely amazing place. I don't typically leave reviews, but I had to for this cafe. I ordered a tuna croissant with vegetables and hummas. Croissant was flakey as it should be. Sandwich was made with quality tuna. The vegetables and hummas hit the spot. I wish I would have taken a picture. My mom ordered the California chicken panini again absolutely fantastic. Such a wonderful atmosphere and the server was extremely attentive. We will be back. Going to try breakfast as the coffe smelled phenomenal! Any chance we can look forward to coffee flights? read more

Richmond Cafe - California chicken panini - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

My husband and I come here frequently for lunch. I had the veggie sandwich with their potato salad while my husband had the ham and Swiss panini with chips . We love the friendly staff, airy space, and tasty menu. There was live music during lunch and I even purchased a pair of earrings for a gift. We love supporting Richmond and appreciate the safety measures taken during co read more

Richmond Cafe - Veggie Sandwich on Texas Toast with Potato Salad - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

prior to this visit, i hadn't been here in years, so i was surprised to see the renovated interior and menu. the space feels very welcoming and alive, a good location to study or meet up with friends. the service was friendly and the food took a fair amount of time to come out. i ordered the veggie skillet (eggs over easy) and was pleased with my order. the hash browns were very good, and the eggs were done just right. i hadn't stopped by yet because i missed how the cafe had been before; however, the richmond cafe is somewhere i will be sure to return to next time i'm around! read more

Richmond Cafe - vegetable skillet - Cafes Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

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Absolutely love the space. It's so cute and cozy for a cafe. Their iced chai tea lattes are delicious and paired with their breakfast treats is perfection! I didn't try their food just the pastries and they were very yummy! read more

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This place is not only super darling, but delicious!! I try to make it out once a month, bringing new people with me each time. I wish I lived closer. The lunch is fabulous. My favorite is the California Chicken wrap on Spinach tortilla. An absolute must stop for Richmond and surrounding areas. Also so excited to hear they are offering an airbnb upstairs. What a super cool space! read more