What an incredible place! Admittedly, the line was really long...but it was Mother's Day, so that…read moreis to be expected. Sitting at the bar, we were served immediately and were able to order food. If you are lucky enough, you will get to meet local legend, musicIan Jimmy Catlett, where you can even enjoy a drink from the menu "What Jimmy Drinks". Luke was a very attentive bartender, server and greeter. With good insight into what is what on the menu and behind the bar. We even got to meet Sara Beth herself (sorry Sarah if I used the wrong one) the SB behind the name! If you don't lead with "Glitter on the Mattress" you are missing out! The atmosphere was welcoming, inviting and full of nostalgic decor.

I normally love coming here, which is exactly why I am so angry and disappointed writing this…read morereview. I had been telling my Dad for a while about how fun this place is, how nice everyone usually is, and how much I thought he would enjoy it. We were finally able to come together today, and he was genuinely excited to see the inside and have breakfast here for the first time. As expected, we were told the wait would be about 45-50 minutes. Fine. The place was busy, as it usually is, and we had absolutely no problem waiting. I spent years working as a server and hostess. I understand busy restaurants, long waits, and tables that don't turn as quickly as expected. After waiting about 40 minutes, I went to the host stand to simply ask for an update. We had watched people leave and groups continue to be seated during our wait, so I wanted to see where we stood. The young man at the host stand told me it would be ANOTHER 40-50 minutes. I genuinely thought he had confused our name with someone else's, so I explained that we had already been waiting for 40 minutes. He told me our names were "at the bottom of the list" and that people inside were moving very slowly. No apology. No double-checking the list. No attempt to figure out how a quoted 45-50 minute wait had suddenly turned into an hour and a half. He didn't ask if we were willing to sit inside, offer another seating option, or even suggest placing a to-go order. Nothing. He was completely dismissive. So I handed him the menu and my Dad and I left. Then, just 20 MINUTES later--not the additional 40-50 minutes we had literally just been told--I received a call saying our table was ready. I tried to explain that we were no longer there and WHY we had left. The second I said we had "left," I was HUNG UP ON. Honestly, that was it for me. Before that phone call, I was actually sitting in the car telling my Dad that maybe we could try again another day. Despite being embarrassed and disappointed after talking this place up to him so much, I was still willing to chalk it up to a bad interaction with one host. Getting hung up on completely sealed the deal. I'm not angry because the restaurant was busy. I'm angry because we were treated like we didn't matter. I'm angry because we waited patiently for 40 minutes, politely asked one question, and were dismissed with inaccurate information instead of someone taking 30 seconds to double-check. I'm angry because when I tried to explain what had happened, I wasn't even given the basic courtesy of finishing a sentence before someone hung up on me. My Dad and I have lived in Lakeside for over 30 years. We weren't asking to skip the line. We weren't demanding a table. We weren't rude to anyone. We were two local customers who were excited to have breakfast together at a place I had genuinely loved and recommended to other people. We will NEVER be back. And yes, we will absolutely be telling our friends, family, and neighbors about how we were treated and recommending that they go somewhere else unless they want to risk being dismissed, given completely inaccurate wait information, and hung up on when they try to explain why they left. Apparently this place is busy enough that treating people with basic courtesy no longer matters. That's fine. There are plenty of other restaurants that will happily take our money and, at the very least, treat my Dad and me like human beings. What was supposed to be a fun breakfast with my Dad turned into one of the worst customer service experiences I've had in a long time. I went from genuinely loving and recommending this place to never wanting to step foot inside again. Congratulations. You lost two longtime local customers in less than an hour.

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

Lots of vegan options and a variety of cool seating arrangements available make this a perfect…read moremeetup for coffee with a friend. This place is always hopping and staff is quick to fill orders with the most welcoming care taken to getting the drinks just right. YES: vegan friendly

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.

Super cute place. I had a book club meeting there and it was absolutely perfect for that. I will be…read moreback.

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!

Final Gravity sometimes feels like an underrated brewery. It's a no frills place but the beer is…read morevery good. They have beat out The Veil as my favorite in the RVA area. They have a variety of style with a concentration on the NE Hazy IPA, which taste-wise wins over the Veil's hazies to me. Final is in a sleepier part of town compared to the bustle of the Scotts Addition's (SA) brewery scene. As someone who is now middle age (how did that happen?!) I appreciate that the crowd here does skew a little older than the 20s/30s of SA. It's a great spot to bring a game or some cards, as well as food/snacks and just hang out. Staff is always friendly and happy to let you try something before committing. There's some pinball machines and darts if that's your jam. If you're exploring the RVA brewery scene, don't skip on this gem.

We went the day after Christmas and it was super crowded! Dogs are allowed indoors, whether you…read moretake that as a positive or a negative. Their watermelon/lime sour was so great. Rest of the beers pretty standard with decent pricing. They have a few dart boards and pinball machines.

ordered a birthday cake here for my daughter's birthday! we were in Richmond in for her birthday &…read moremy SIL highly recommended this place to get a cake. so naturally, I went on their website to look for a cake. I stumbled on their white golden pearl tiara cake. I immediately ordered it for my daughter (make sure you request for the birthday sign if you want it!) and put in my date of pickup and time. pickup was easy at the front by the cash register. she pulled my cake and it looks just like the photo on the website! my daughter was delightfully excited when we surprised her with the cake. her and her cousins enjoyed the cake together after singing her a little birthday song! super excited to come back here and try their baked goods.

10/10 -- highly recommend!…read more I visited Brecotea in Glen Allen, VA, and I loved everything about it. The café was cute and had a very chill vibe. Whether you're planning a breakfast or lunch date with a friend, grabbing a coffee, or just need a cozy workspace to get some things done, Brecotea is the place. This bakery offers both sweet and savory treats! I ordered the Bacon Stick, which was to die for-- the cheese and bacon combo just melted in my mouth., The Savory Chicken Sandwich, which now lives rent-free in my head, was perfectly seasoned and toasted to perfection. Finally the Strawberry Danish, which was just okay. The minute I walked through the door, I was greeted by both delicious treats and friendly service. The staff was efficient, attentive, and welcoming. I would highly recommend this bakery and definitely plan to visit again soon!

This was a great find! I don't live here, was searching for a cute coffee shop, & found just that!…read more Upon entering, I noticed how cute the shop itself was and how FULL it was! There was plenty of seating and space for everyone. people were just talking and enjoying their morning. I got an iced mocha and it was delicious! Very rich and the whip cream on top was wonderful. I also got a sausage, egg, and cheese on a biscuit and it was 10/10. The biscuit was light and fluffy, I was worried about the look of the egg, but it was well seasoned and delicious! The cheese, oh my, had an epic cheese pull and it was delicious! The staff was INDREDIBLY friendly as well! 10/10 all around!

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!

This was a pleasant surprise! I love that the donuts & pastries are in a self-serve case. So many…read moreboba tea options to choose from! They also have the famous fruit mousse desserts. I didn't have any trouble finding a parking spot and the employees were really helpful despite it being busy. The shop is clean & bright with plenty of tables. The only thing I would recommend is listing the mochi donut flavors - I just took a guess. I got a strawberry mousse. Not only was it so beautiful but it was filled with fresh strawberry filling and SO good. Will be back to try the other flavors.

So my sister and I tried the strawberry croissant & and the pistachio cream doughnut…read more It was delicious! I was nervous about the donut but it tasted amazing. I would totally order from them again. I couldn't get out today and did an online order. I look forward to checking them out in person and being able to experience the shop ambiance. If you ever want a sweet treat that's not too sweet and not too heavy on your stomach this is the spot!