WPA Bakery

(46 reviews)

5.7 mi

I've been seeing this all over my social media so stopped into before a walk. The pistachio latte…read morewas absolutely delicious! Not too sweet at all. It was busy but we were able to find parking in the lot on a Saturday and walk right up to the order window. Will be back!

Cool cafe for a lowkey gathering. The Dubai Strawberries live up to the hype - a bit pricey but…read moreworth it for the times you want to spoil yourself. Service was great, very kind and engaging hard workers.

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Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co

Gorgeous coffee house. Had the matcha latte, absolutely wonderful…read more Brought friends here from out of town, they loved their beverages. We sat in the tables by the big open entrance. We had a lovely time. It was a perfect outing.

I give them 4.5 stars! Service is good. Staff very friendly. Nice layout and good seating…read more I had a latte and scone. The scone was exceptionally good! The latte was okay. I don't recall the flavor. I think it was rose and cardamom or pistachio or something. I didn't like the flavor but the actual coffee was good. Definitely worth stopping by, and I'll be back.

Decaf hot latte with sugar free vanilla and maple, with macadamia nut milk

Sitting area

Breakfast Sandwich

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Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream

What a little gem!! Crossroads is right on a busy cross-street near Forest Hill Park and is…read moredecidedly a neighborhood staple for a reason :) We finally had a chance to try them out and got an iced americano and iced oat milk matcha latte that certainly exceeded expectations! I'm a bit of a coffee snob and didn't expect much, but both drinks were perfect classic flavor profiles - YUM. They also had a few vegan options, though the baked goods didn't look as good as the non-vegan options, so we didn't try any. The services was very friendly and the vibe was super cute too - they have an outdoor patio with a pick-up window and a little punch card too. We loved this little spot and will definitely be back :)

The place seems to be local fave place. The line was long because there were people in line…read morechatting away and not being mindful of people waiting to order! Wish the store personnel were mindful to ask the patrons to step aside and wait outside. I ordered their chai with espresso. It was different good. I also got there muffins: spiced apple (rated a 2 because it was super dry and grainy), German chocolate (rated a 4) and carrot cake. Also saw the baked treats being handled with bare hands (gloves please!!)

Bacon Egg and Cheese croissant

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Blanchard's Coffee Roasting

This chain! This place! Ugh, the coffee here is good!…read moreLuckily, you are able to place an order online because the line especially at West Board is long. The ambiance is very chilled with great service. Lately, I have been obsessed with seasonal lattes. Their Ube... its so good.

I love their interaction with customers upon arriving.... an immediate Hi really makes a…read moredifference. Ask about their specialty lattes or other creations. The coffee is great and it's a cool spot to meet up with a friend.

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Brewer's Cafe

So Good!!! We were just passing through Richmond and stumbled upon this gem! I'll just say that my…read morefriends and are are kind of picky and one is allergic to almost everything edible. Not a problem here. I had the veggie panini. (No picture because I gobbled it up) The bread?!! Love, love, love! The proprietors were so accommodating with all our special requests. They are all about good food, community, and good coffee. Coffee with milk or alternative? Check! Fresh house made juice? Check? Great food with healthy options? Check! Friendly proprietors? Check Check it out!!!

Great service, good music! Very good coffee. Some of the better coffee I've had in Richmond…read more Breakfast sandwich was on point! Great local shop!

Roast beef sandwich on sourdough, fresh pressed juice and organic fair trade coffee (already drank)

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APOTHEC

(37 reviews)

4.8 mi

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!

Tea/coffee bar and eating area

Jasmine matcha

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Tables and twinkle lights set up outside

Janet's Café & Bakery

(45 reviews)

1.0 mi

Everything was so fresh. The eggs were cooked immaculately and the service was fast. Also such a…read morechic place

Great food and great service. I especially enjoyed the egg sandwich and my partner got the avocado…read moretoast which was also very good. Pastry had a great texture and was very flavorful. The retro diner vibes were fun as well.

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Café Clang

3.8

(10 reviews)

2.6 mi

My friend and I ended up here because we were on the wrong side for Lulus and it was hot. We walked…read morein and realized this wasn't lulus, but saw they served food and decided to stay. We were standing in line but knew we wanted to dine in. There were 2 people working so we stood on the line because it don't look to be table service. When we finally got to the front of the line, the barista advised us to just sit and the other lady would be with us. We sat and waited, but took forever to be serviced. We gave a little benefit of the doubt because they're were only 2 people, but this place was not packed. We got our food maybe 45mins after initially arriving, and our drinks also took a while. When I finally got my food, it was drenched in oil. Mind you it was an omelette. When I asked about it the waitress said "that's probably how we make it. Do you want a new one?" I said no because it took so long to get the first one. I doubt I'll return.

Absolutely LOVED this place! Excellent place for brunch. Super good food and a chill vibe! Also the…read moreservice was wonderful.

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Abi's Books & Brews

(36 reviews)

2.1 mi

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to grab a pastry. Very welcoming staff and cozy atmosphere. Lots…read moreof books to peek in while you're waiting on your order. I got a gelato milkshake and chocolate croissant, both were good! I want to point out the baristas working were actually having fun and looked happy, that was nice change to see from your standard coffee shop. I'm not a big coffee person so not sure how much I'll frequent this place but it makes for a cute date spot or just a quiet individual get away.

Really cute coffee shop if you need some time to grind, being neurodiverse I loved the atmosphere…read moreand wasn't overstimulated which can be rare sometimes! Well crafted drinks and kind staff.

A European style coffeeshop in RVA

Chocolate croissant

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Sugar & Twine

My parents and I stumbled upon this bakery while exploring Richmond this morning, and I was…read moreimmediately impressed by the diversity of options they have. One of the things I instantly noticed on the menu was their vegan breakfast sandwich with a homemade bean-based sausage patty. I got myself an egg and cheese sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit (delicious, by the way) with pepper jack cheese, veggies (tomato, lettuce, and avocado), and for a dollar extra, one of their vegan breakfast sausage patties. I was immediately impressed by how flavorful the patty was- you get a crispness upon the first bite and then the creaminess of the beans afterwards. It was absolutely incredible in a way I can't even describe. I also got the Thai iced coffee, which tasted as sweet as a typical Thai iced tea, yet in coffee form. I may only be spending a few days in Richmond, but I'm absolutely coming back next time I'm here to try more things. DIVINE! The woman behind the counter was super sweet too. If you're in Richmond, run here!

We found this spot about a year ago while searching for a local bakery, and now it's basically our…read moreSaturday tradition whenever we can make it. We've never had a disappointing meal. The Vanilla Latte is one of the best I've had, and their breakfast sandwiches never miss. My husband and I absolutely love the vibe -- it feels like one of those cozy neighborhood cafés you see in the movies. The staff is always super friendly, and service is quick. And, DON'T skip dessert! Their Nutella Brownie = 10/10!

Inside new inside spot

Oatmeal Cream Pie (OCP)

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Carryout window

Sugar & Twine

My parents and I stumbled upon this bakery while exploring Richmond this morning, and I was…read moreimmediately impressed by the diversity of options they have. One of the things I instantly noticed on the menu was their vegan breakfast sandwich with a homemade bean-based sausage patty. I got myself an egg and cheese sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit (delicious, by the way) with pepper jack cheese, veggies (tomato, lettuce, and avocado), and for a dollar extra, one of their vegan breakfast sausage patties. I was immediately impressed by how flavorful the patty was- you get a crispness upon the first bite and then the creaminess of the beans afterwards. It was absolutely incredible in a way I can't even describe. I also got the Thai iced coffee, which tasted as sweet as a typical Thai iced tea, yet in coffee form. I may only be spending a few days in Richmond, but I'm absolutely coming back next time I'm here to try more things. DIVINE! The woman behind the counter was super sweet too. If you're in Richmond, run here!

We found this spot about a year ago while searching for a local bakery, and now it's basically our…read moreSaturday tradition whenever we can make it. We've never had a disappointing meal. The Vanilla Latte is one of the best I've had, and their breakfast sandwiches never miss. My husband and I absolutely love the vibe -- it feels like one of those cozy neighborhood cafés you see in the movies. The staff is always super friendly, and service is quick. And, DON'T skip dessert! Their Nutella Brownie = 10/10!

Inside new inside spot

Oatmeal Cream Pie (OCP)

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Carryout window

Fighting Fish

Sushi is legit! The…read moremenu offers many specialty rolls and traditional rolls such as sashimi, nigiri. We started off with some fried tofu (not pictured) and followed up with two specialty rolls. For two people, this was plenty to fill us up. The Monster roll is pretty filling with its size, tuna, and a piece of tempura. The roll on the left (forgot the name), was a nice balance to the heavier Monster roll. I thoroughly enjoyed the specialty rolls! Service was great! We were running behind our reservation time and I called to let them know. We still got our table when we arrived! They told us about the happy hour and we got some drinks and an appetizer. Water was always refilled. Ambiance is low key. Great for catching up with friends and families. Bathrooms had cool, neon lighting like you're at the club. Would definitely come back (which I did)!

Cute location, very nice ambiance for dinner and seems like a great spot for date night. There's…read moreplenty of street parking. I ordered with a buy one get one deal through Uber Eats. Yume Roll and Jeff roll on bogo. They were actually a bit smaller than I expected. I ate all 4 rolls in one sitting. Some of the roll pieces were kind of thin but it was worth it with the bogo deal. Still pretty good flavor. I liked the Jeff roll with tuna, it seemed like a pretty thin topping and had a nice little kick from the jalapeño. The Yume roll had good flavor but it felt like the filling with the crunch was a lot of the filling which made it a little bland, nice crunch and simple flavors.

Tuna tacos. Yum! Spicy.

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Yellow Tail rolls

Peaberry Coffeehouse

(6 reviews)

3.9 mi

Another rad addition to RVA's already awesome coffee scene. I tried their blueberry chai with cold…read morefoam (with a shot of espresso), as well as the cookie butter shaken espresso. Both were great / had enough flavor without taking away from the base drink. Service was exceptional and ambiance was light, sunny, and sensory friendly. There was a lot of outdoor seating as well that bodes well for the upcoming nice weather. I love the location in Church hill, and will definitely be back on my next trip to the area!

I got a medium cookie butter shaken espresso ($6) with oatmilk(+$1) and it was made in 5 minutes…read more The syrup was really good and they made it where it was very balanced drink with it being more on the coffee taste. Staff were very friendly and the interior was small but nice. Overall vibe was great! I was happy with the quality of the coffee and overall experience here! Drink(50%): 8.6 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.3/10

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88 Street Food

(181 reviews)

5.6 mi

Comfort food served by people who truly love taking care of their customers. It is a repurposed…read morecommercial space, not flashy outside or in. That noted, smells from the kitchen make up for any visual deficiency. Everything I've been served was delicious, they even spike mine with a little more heat upon request. I've followed Paul & Ellen through 3 successful restaurants in Richmond. He welcomes all warmly and will likely call you by name on your third visit. Every meal refreshes body and soul.

First of all the owner is so kind and helpful with the menu. The food was outstanding. One of…read moremy favorite Pork Banh Mi sandwiches ever and I really enjoyed the Garlic Shrimp noodle bowl. Restaurant is warm and clean and I will definitely be back! 10 out of 10 !

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Bun bun lemon grass pork

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Surrounding Counties

What a great little Richmond find! From the savory homemade kolaches to a rock solid unfrivolous…read morelatte, well worth the excursion away from my usual localish spots. Small, quirky and amazing. While the space doesn't lend to sitting inside, there is ample Euro cafe style seating in the breezeway out front if you want to immediately plunk down to enjoy that kolache (trust me, you won't regret your decision.) Explore and you will find...Surrounding Counties doing what they do extremely well and not overcomplicating things with a huge menu. Great team and service. Will be returning. Thanks!

Hole in the wall, literally! Came in to Richmond for an errand to make, and I found this place…read morewhile scrolling on Yelp. You walk down almost an alley, and it's the last door on your left. Never had a midwest kolach before so when I walked in I told the guy it was our first time. He proceeded to give me so many delicious options and explained to me the type of food it was. I ordered a ham and muenster kolach with mustard day special and then got one of their specialty lattes, it had rosemary or something in it? Such a cozy inside with friendly, chill people working, and life changing food. I felt like Remy eating the strawberry and cheese in Ratatouille. I will be back the next time I'm in town! Edit: Vegan options available!!!

Oatmeal with granola & fruit

Go through the breezeway

Biscuits & gravy

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Three Notch'd Brewing Company - Richmond

Great beer, loads of parking, delicious food & reasonable prices. It's rare to find a vegetarian…read moresmash burger & it was absolutely delicious! They also have some incredible house made sauces too! Quick, friendly service as well!

This place was awesome. We were walking in the area and wanted to chill for a beer, so we walked in…read morehere. My husband has been in Richmond for work before and he had remembered this spot once we were inside - he remembered it being very good! We sat at the bar and were helped immediately. We had great service the whole time, even after we paid. I needed a little snack so we endured in their loaded beer cheese fries and they were fantastic. Tons of flavor and the perfect pick me up. They had a lot of great beers, something for everyone, and other drink options for the non-beer drinkers. Overall, a great experience. If we were with friends, we could have spent all day chillin' here and hanging out. Great spot!

HOT & HONEY PANINI: Fried chicken, honey sriracha, mayonnaise, 40 mile beer cheese, Minuteman pickles.

Pepperoni Pizza Bites

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Zoya S.

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7 years ago

I got a lemon cake for my better half's birthday. I didn't understood when I requested it that WPA represents considerable authority in veggie lover, gluten free, and so forth. The lemon cake that I got was not the average misleadingly hued, falsely enhanced lemon cake that we cherish and are accustomed to getting. This cake had a less extreme, yet an increasingly regular lemon flavor and shading. It was somewhat surprising, however the a greater amount of it I ate, the more I delighted in it. It was sodden and had a natively constructed quality. I would return to attempt a portion of the their different contributions. Realizing they have more advantageous choices that are similarly as scrumptious make them all the all the more engaging. read more

Scott H.

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8 years ago

This was my first time here, so I didn't order that much, and there wasn't much available when I was there, but what I did order was okay. Service was nice and friendly The caneles we're good but would have been better had I gotten there closer to when they were made. They were tender and not dry and not overly sweet. Nothing I would make a special trip for though. The chocolate muffin was dry and somewhat Bland but had nice notes of spice. The mushroom stuffed pastry needed some moisture and salt, but the breading was excellent. The pies looked really good so I'm going to come back and try other things and then adjust my review. read more

WPA Bakery - bakeries - Updated July 2026

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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!

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