I made a list of places that I wanted to visit in Richmond and fat rabbit bakery is so highly…read moretalked about that it had to be on the list. We tried coffee, tea and buttermilk biscuits with jam and honey butter. Great service and cute coffee shop.

I have really good experience here. I love the space. It's great for a casual breakfast or getting…read morea little work done outside of the office. The chocolate cake here is unrivaled. I don't even like frosting and whatever they did with this buttercream has changed my life. I highly recommend the Lyle-O, hop tart (literally any flavor), that buttermilk biscuit, and a slice of cake! Only thing missing from the menu is a good Matcha. The service is usually pretty decent. And it's always cozy inside.

I came in to inquiry about wedding cake options. While they didn't offer what I was looking for,…read morethe ladies were very apologetic and friendly. They even tried to think of places that would have what I was looking for. Everything looked so delicious. I asked if they ever made zucchini bread because my family loves that this time of year. They had just made some and offered me a sample. It was so delicious! I ended up coming back after shipping out a package. It was a nice quiet bakery with a lovely homey feel. You can tell they're popular and sell out quickly but they're not a big high end bakery. Definitely a must try.

Love these pastries! Almost went after breakfast this morning just for a donut! Love the staff,…read moresuper sweet, love the ambiance it's so home-y, go and check it out for sure!

stopped in at 11am for donuts and they were really good. got a lemon and the guava w cream cheese…read more. Mark and Zy are cool people very nice.

The doughnuts are the best you will ever have. Just go already…read more They're fresh and not overly sweet.

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 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 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.

Amazing service and a beautiful cake! bake me smile was so nice and has great communication. I sent…read moreher a reference photo and she absolutely nailed it, in fact I like her cake better then the photo I sent! She was able to take my order in a short period of time and was prompt over email. The flavors of the cake were great, I got lemon cake and vanilla buttercream. The lemon was a perfect amount of flavor without being overpowering or underwhelming, and the cake was big, actually even a little bigger than expected which was a nice surprise! I look forward to my future birthdays where I'll only be getting cakes from bake me smile now (:

Ordered a cake with her and she was so professional and communicated in a timely manner. Sent her a…read morepic of the cake design and it came out exactly how I wanted. The cake also tasted really good !!! Would definitely order another cake from her !

I stand by this: Honey Baked Bee is hands-down the best bakery and coffee shop in Richmond…read more I've made it my mission to try just about every coffee shop in the RVA area--and I'm not exaggerating when I say I've visited nearly all of them. This one is my favorite by far. The coffee is consistently incredible, the breakfast pastries are amazing, and the baked sweets are some of the best you'll find anywhere. If you go, do yourself a favor and order the banana bread latte. It's easily my favorite drink in Richmond. One of the things that makes this place so special is the owner, Shannon. She bakes her own fresh bread, creates all kinds of delicious treats, and even makes homemade goodies for your dogs, which is such a thoughtful touch. And don't leave without asking Shannon about the history of the building and its ghost stories. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, it's a fun story that adds even more charm to an already wonderful little spot.

Honey Baked Bee was as surprise find for me on a Sunday when I went to Libby Hill Park! It's like…read morehalf a mile away, I think, if not less. I wanted to read at the park, but wanted something to munch on! They were going to be closing in 20 minutes when I got there! There was the one barista at the counter. She didn't seem too friendly, but that may have been because she was getting ready to close the cafe and was just tired. I ordered a large strawberry refresher, a macaron, a cupcake and a breakfast poptarte ! I loved everything flavor wise! The refresher was tasty, it was a just a bit too sweet for me, but good regardless. The macaron was good, the cupcake wasn't too sweet and the breakfast pastry was perfectly flavorful. Overall, I had a good experience. I would love to spend some time in the cafe when they're open because they give off a cozy vibe! The short time I spent in there while waiting for my order, I noticed a lot of art is displayed. I'm assuming they sell work from local artists and artisans. I would definitely recommend stopping by and tasting something from their menu!

Every thing there was nice the people the atmosphere and it was clean.Most of the cookies I had…read morewere fresh my fave is the lucky charm cookie.

These giant cookies will definitely satisfy a sweet tooth, or two! They are big enough to share if…read moreyou can't handle something super rich, and they offer a cute cookie cutter in store to cut the cookies into 4 pieces! As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by the aroma of fresh baked cookies, which can make it hard to choose between their flavors of the week. They have a rotating menu, so each week there is a different menu of cookies being offered. You can purchase as few as a single cookie or they offer larger boxes for parties or other events. They also offer a limited selection of beverages and ice cream to accompany the cookies. You can choose to order from the iPad kiosks or walk up to the counter and have someone take your order. They always show you the cookies before closing the box to make sure the order is correct and what you expect, which is a nice touch. They also have a rewards program that gives points for purchases and a free cookie for your birthday!