Maybe the best vegan biscuit I have ever had? Worth the trip for vegans and nonvegans alike. Very cute inside, and in a cute little strip of shops in Forest Hill (southside RVA). So nice to have another good vegan breakfast option south of the river. Service was great and accommodating! read more

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We had a great experience at WPA Bakery! We wanted to have pies are our wedding so they worked with us to do a tasting and we loved everything we tried. There's outdoor and indoor seating, we chose to eat outside since it was so nice out. Having a dairy and gluten allergy can be difficult when it comes to finding good desserts, but these pies were so delicious you would never know! We chose 3 of them to order for our wedding but we enjoyed all of them. I definitely want to come back to try so of their breakfast sandwiches, cakes, coffees, and donuts. Everything looks amazing! We were so thrilled with how helpful the staff was with helping our requests and are even more excited to have their delicious pies at our wedding! read more

WPA Bakery - Chocolate Chess, Chocolate Silk (v), Buttermilk, Banana Cream(v) , All gluten Free - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Love this place! Such a nice staff and always a great selection. I really enjoy the specials they have on the weekends. It's a good spot to meet with a friend at. read more

Can't believe I've drove by so many times and never stopped in so glad I did today. I made a special trip for the cinnamon rolls only available on Saturdays but I got a slice of the pear pie. I love that they sell pie by the slice. Beautiful neighborhood bakery to coffee, pie and vibes. read more

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I stopped in today to get a yummy treat. I opted for a banana split muffin because I had never heard of such a thing and figured why not? It was a good sized and tasty muffin, but I found the texture to be a bit off (probably because it was vegan, which I'm not used to). That didn't stop me from eating it, though! It's a cute little shop that had a number of customers in it. I can see why it's a local favorite. read more

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Quaint little place! You can tell as you walk in that the baked goods are going to be delicious, and I was correct! We had an apple strawberry muffin that was delightful, so moist, and you can taste the chunks of apple! Also grabbed two $.50 dog biscuits our girls loved. Ease of ordering, staff was very friendly! read more

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This place doesn't get ENOUGH love. Best bakery in RVA, if not all of VA! If you're a fan of coconut crème pie (my personal fave) or, frankly, any kind of baked good, run (don't walk!) to WPA right now! read more

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Delicious apple pie! Best we've had. My parents were gifted this fresh baked pie and it sure is delicious! The topping, crust and filling are baked to perfection. read more

Service was good, employee was nice. The ambience is new upscale ambiance with an artsy antique vibe. Rejoice to gluten free and vegan people because that's most of what they carry. I feel like the muffin would have been better without it being gluten free, it had a whole grain-ish /bran taste that I wasn't a fan of but the tea was amazing. I got a masala chai tea. Unfortunately they don't sell it there but it was really enjoyable read more

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Bought a custom cake for my bf's birthday from WPA Bakery. The process was super easy and the baker was responsive, easy-going, and wonderful! I only requested a simple vanilla confetti cake with white buttercream and coffee icing for the letters. She also gave me extra sprinkles on the side! The price was $40 which is not bad for a custom cake that me and my partner kept for a while (froze the leftovers; it was still quite good). Next time, I would like to try a more complicated recipe so it is more worth the customized price tag. A simple cake like the one I ordered would have been more affordable to make on my own or buy from the store. That is why I am giving it a 4 star. The cake didn't taste AMAZING but it was good. Parking is street only but I didn't have much trouble picking up the cake at around 3:30 pm on a Wednesday. The pic below does not show the birthday message I sprinkled extra on top of the coffee icing (I don't have a pic of it before the sprinkles my b) read more

WPA Bakery - Custom birthday cake Vanilla cake with white buttercream and coffee icing - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Happened upon this place and LOVED the vibe and great customer service. The crust on the pie was white like it was undercooked as in raw dough. I couldn't eat it. I dug around but was unable to finish it because of the uncooked pie crust. I would give them another try because I really liked the vibe and it's local. read more

WPA Bakery - Apple pie - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I ordered many times from this bakery. So far it is the best bakery that can do gluten-free, vegan and soy free cakes and pies. Bakers are always very responsive and open to do different flavors and combinations that are not on the standard menu. In the past year I ordered here a vanilla cake with lemon filling, chocolate cake with vegan Nutella and strawberry filling, and chocolate cake with peppermint frosting and covered with candy canes. For my recent birthday I ordered blueberry pie and it was fantastic too. They are also reasonably priced. Highly recommended this place and will order again. I wish I had more pictures but these cakes just disappeared to fast :) read more

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Selection of foods was very limited, we did love the cannelles though. Service was kind. Ambiance warm and cozy. Lovely strip of shops nearby. read more

Great fresh breakfast sandwiches for cheap - $5 bacon egg and cheese. Friendly staff.

Great place for my coffee meetings. The pastries are always delicious. They serve tea & coffee, though the coffee just comes with cream & sugar no flavored syrups. Service is always great! read more

Yummy gluten free egg biscuit. Had to wait for a while, but it was a nice place to sit and wait.

Nice place to sit and chill on a wet winter day! Great food! GF options! Had chicken salad on homemade wheat, delicious! Great price point. Huge sandwich. Took home half for later. The chocolate chess pie was so rich and chocolatey! Definitely would come again. Thanks Matt for the helpful, quick and friendly service. read more

I wanted to come to WPA since they are one of the few bakeries that always carry gluten free items. The person behind the counter was in quite a rush and didn't greet us or really say hi. I'm not a big bread pudding fan but I wanted to try something different. They also had GF cookies, coffee cake, macarons and much more. I was pleasantly to see on the menu that they carry GF breakfast sandwiches as well. The bread pudding was okay. The Caramel honey glaze is what made it taste better. This is not something I would order again but I certainly would come back to try other items. read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops in Richmond. Tons of gluten free and vegan options. Really enjoyed their gluten free English muffin breakfast sandwich. Their coffee cake is solid though I think it used to be a lot better. The canelès are some of my favorite baked goods, donuts are solid, muffins are super good. read more

WPA Bakery - Gluten free coffee cake and gluten free English muffin sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ordered a vegan cake from WPA for a 50th birthday - the options for cake base and frosting were basically endless, even given the vegan restriction. We went with a coffee sponge and coffee frosting - it was delicious! Not too sweet, not too soft, addictingly - I basically ate leftover cake for over a week after the party. The best part was, since it was so big, we were worried about refrigeration, but WPA explained the vegan version (with no eggs or dairy) would stay good overnight on the kitchen counter. Great experience! Would definitely order from WPA again. read more

Tried this for the first time, right next to Laura Lee's and the bicycle shop. Unfortunately they had another shop that closed during the pandemic. Tried the canales - sweet, maybe a little dry. The muffins were the stars - the blueberry was sweet, not heavy, it just felt like what all blueberry muffins should be like. The blackberry chocolate chip had the chocolate melted in perfectly with fruit/seeds breaking up the heaviness. And then the chess pie - the crust was crisp, buttery/flaky, the chocolate was just spot on. Will be back for the cheesecake. read more

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I love this place! I've ordered two pies from here and really liked both of them. The pies are huge and the crusts are baked well. I recommend the apple pie! Their pastries are also great, I especially like the caneles. read more

Delicious and easy! I ordered lunch boxes the other day and they were ready when I arrived. I got the chicken salad sandwich on gluten free bread and it was perfect. The box comes with chips and a pickle. I also got the GF walnut brownie. It was the perfect sweet to finish my lunch! read more

Leaving family in the Richmond area, I Yelped a coffeehouse for breakfast to go and came across WPA. Nice ambiance, excellent service, and really good baked goods. Only drip coffee, in a fruity, light roast house blend that I disliked to the point of not drinking. Ham egg and cheese biscuit was huge and fresh, but the eggs weren't seasoned at all, and biscuit was a little doughy. Muffins were absolutely delicious, and so were these little French pancake poufs whose name escapes me. Vegetarian and vegan options, clientele gave the feeling of being regulars. read more

Had the chocolate chess pie and cannelles here a couple times, and they are great. The New Deal decor is cool, and very appropriate to this moment. They have outdoor seating. Note that some pies are not available by the slice. read more

WPA Bakery - The mural on the wall, celebrating the Works Progress Administration. - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The pastries are absolutely delicious!! And, they are unique. This is an amazing addition to the neighborhood. I ordered a gluten free, vegan carrot cake for my mom's birthday and it was delicious. The cake was a last minute order and it was created quickly and deliciously. I could not be more pleased. read more

This place is so cozy and in a good location - reachable, but a little outside the city hustle and bustle. We show up at 9am, which for bakeries is approaching late morning. I ordered a black coffee, and despite it being 9am, it was still fresh! Love that! They rebrew their coffee regularly; it can be hard for businesses to keep up with that. Another thing I love about that is they have the main nondairy milks available at the coffee station or by request complimentary for your coffee. Nice touch! The gluten free coffee cake is so good!! I also tried a paquette? I hope I spelled that right. It's one of their savory pastries; mine was with ham and cheese. My only complaint is... I asked about it, and wasn't warned there was mustard in it. It was nice, but didn't pair well with my black coffee. Mustard is a prominent flavor and not everyone cares for it, so it should have been mentioned when describing the item. If you need gluten free cakes, cupcakes, or pies for a birthday. I very much recommend WPA bakery. Be sure to give them 48 hours notice, and maybe a little more around weekends and holidays. read more

Overrated. Don't get me wrong. It's a nice neighborhood spot that's GREAT to have if you live nearby, especially in walking distance, but by no means, don't trek here. I stopped in and grabbed a ham and cheese pastry and a chocolate cupcake. Both were quite mediocre. And I was starving. Had they been great, I would've polished off both before getting home. As it was, I didn't eat more than the bite of the pastry in the car and only ate half of the dry cupcake (but had good icing) when I got home. Good service. read more

My husband and I tried this spot our first day in Richmond and liked it so much we went back 3 out of 4 days we were in town. The breakfast sandwiches, caneles and paquets (sp?) were all good but it was the muffins that kept us coming back. The blackberry pecan and banana coconut chocolate chip are some of the best I've had. A must-try for fans of sweet treats. read more

I ordered vegan cupcakes from here before and decided to order my child's birthday cake. This was a no brained when I learned that that have a dedicated section of their kitchen for vegan and allergen fre baking and creating. This was necessary for my child. The ordering process was so stressless. The hound woman that took the order allowed me to provide my ideas and assured that they could make what is possible, possible. The cake is a lemon cake with raspberry icing. It has to be Halloween themed and a last minute request form sprinkles was honored as well. I was able to pay ahead and that was easy also. We got a mini cake and it was more then enough to feed 6 people with generous slices. I am not vegan in any way shape or form, but the cake was tasted good. It was moist and dense, but still soft and tasty. The icing was good. I never had raspberry icing and I am not a fan of raspberries, but the cake altogether was good. I also bought a pastry the day that I paid for the cake. Please do no ask me what if is called because I do kid remember. I know it has spinach, feta, and artichoke inside a flaky pastry. I warmed it up for about 30 seafoods when I got home and .... MY GOSH!!!! I will continue to get pastries and goodies here. read more

What on earth are these beauties called canales? Never had them anywhere else. Soo soft yet chewy on the inside. I could eat the whole box but of course I shared them instead. read more

WPA Bakery - Canales-best ever!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Found this little gem not far from my daughters place up at VCU (RVA). WPA is a cozy spot, very welcoming with indoor and outdoor seating, awesome decor and a good playlist! But don't let the ambiance fool you! There is some serious, top notch baking going on here! Everything is made from scratch, classic, yet creative-from the flavor offerings and new items. We had a chicken sandwich that came on fresh baked bread with chips and a pickle slice. Superb sandwich. I found myself mad that we agreed to share! There was triple berry muffin on sale as it was the last one, snagged it for $1 and felt like I robbed WPA. One of the best, moist muffins I have had in years. With the suggesting of the young lady who helped, we tried the almighty Canelé!!!!!! OH MY GOODNESS! Outstanding! Superb!! Almost taste like a small funnel cake with a smooth interior, simple flavor but intensely delish! WPA is a true gem! A must-see stop in RVA for any foodie! I'm just excited it is so close and we can stop by whenever in town! read more

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I have been getting pastries from WPA for years. I have always been impressed with the quality of the gluten free products. I ordered my wedding cake from here and they did not disappoint. Everyone raved about how delicious the cake was. They were also very easy to work with which is nice when planning a wedding. For an extra fee they also deliver which is helpful! We ordered a 2 tier gluten free cake and 2 regular sheet cakes which were sliced in the back and served. read more

WPA Bakery - My wedding cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Staff are rude, unwelcoming, ungrateful and arrogant. Go somewhere else, they don't want you there. Sorry I tipped. Never going back again nor would ever recommend to friends, ever. I regret tipping. I'd rather have sub par food than nasty staff. read more

Went in last minute to grab a dessert option for a family dinner! Found a yummy cheesecake that was reasonably priced. Great service and many options for those with dietary restrictions! Will be back and hopefully will order ahead for events, parties, etc! read more

Nice selection on Saturday late afternoon of gluten, gluten free and vegan pastries. Sweet potato biscuits were our #1 pick. Enjoyed apple pie and carrot cake. read more

Wonderful vegan and gluten free options. The menu is priced well and the atmosphere is lovely. I recommend this bakery to people all the time. read more

WPA Bakery - Macarons and mint tea - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've tried a lot of gluten free places and for the most part it usually is edible but kind of tastes like paper. Not WPA bakery all of the gluten free items I tried were declious!! I've never had such a great experience with gluten free item! I tried the muffins, the coffee cake and the breakfast sandwich all of which were amazing! read more

WPA Bakery - Gluten free breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Fantastic canales (French custardy pastry) and delicious breakfast pastries. Nice atmosphere and easy parking.

We did not have a great experience due to poor customer service from some of the staff. We ordered two breakfast sandwiches and after 25min still no food, so we asked what was happening. They checked with the kitchen and told us that the food was lost and they had no idea what had happened (this was not a busy morning at all) The poor rating is not for the lost food, things like that happen, instead the poor rating is for the fact that at no point in the conversation they apologized or said sorry for what happened, which I believe is basic customer service. First and last time! read more