The best coffee shops in Richmond
Blanchard's Coffee Co. leads our ranking for coffee shops in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Perk Coffee and Lunchbox and Ironclad Coffee Roasters come next.
1Blanchard's Coffee Co.Readers' choice, 2025, 2026- 2Perk Coffee and LunchboxReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
- 3Ironclad Coffee RoastersNamed by Richmond Times-Dispatch
227 coffee shops are open in and around Richmond. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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Photo: birdiesva.com Birdie's
Cafe · Richmond“Birdie's is a cafe, oyster bar, and wine cellar.”
- Where
- 305 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
- Today
- Closed today
- Has
- Pastries · Happy hour · Brunch
- Phone
- (804) 525-9321
All hours
Mon 8 AM to 10 PM Tue 8 AM to 10 PM Wed 8 AM to 10 PM Thu 8 AM to 10 PM Fri 8 AM to 12 AM Sat 10 AM to 12 AM Sun Closed Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
No longer open
- Apropos Roasters, 24 N 8th St has closed.
- Aroma Cafe & Lounge, 1322 W Broad St has closed.
- Boyer's Ice Cream and Coffee, 5808 Grove Ave has closed.
- Cafe Pandulce, 2601 Turner Rd has closed.
- Captain Buzzy's Beanery, 2623 E Broad St has closed.
- Elliotts Soul Food Spot, 4360 S Laburnum Ave has closed.
- Marketplace Cafe, 11812 W Broad St has closed.
- Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee, 11812 W Broad St has closed.
- Saison Market, 323 N Adams St has closed.
- Stoplight Gelato Cafe, 405 Brook Rd has closed.
- Strawberry Street Café, 421 Strawberry St has closed.
- T.Caf Salon de thé, 2943 W Marshall St has closed.
- The 21 Hundred, 2100 John Rolfe Pkwy has closed.
- The 4 Cyber Cafe, 4 W Broad St has closed.
- Westover Station, 5047 Forest Hill Ave has closed.
What coffee shops costs in Richmond
The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.
| Restaurant | Drip coffee | Latte | Cappuccino | Pastry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street | $2.65 (Drip coffee) | $5.75 (Latte) | $4.30 (Cappuccino) | $3 (Pastry) |
| Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe | — | $5.75 (Mayan Mocha Latte) | — | — |
| Mugshot Coffee & Cafe | $2.09 (Drip Coffee) | $5.39 (Latte) | $4.99 (Cappuccino) | $5.39 (Pastry) |
| Sugar and Twine | — | — | — | $4 (Butter Croissant) |
| Urban Hang Suite | — | — | — | $3.50 (Pastry) |
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- Westover Station closed
- The 4 Cyber Cafe closed
- T.Caf Salon de thé closed
- Strawberry Street Café closed
- Stoplight Gelato Cafe closed
- Saison Market closed
- Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee closed
- Marketplace Cafe closed
- Captain Buzzy's Beanery closed
- Boyer's Ice Cream and Coffee closed
- Aroma Cafe & Lounge closed
- Apropos Roasters closed
Questions
- What is the best coffee shops in Richmond?
- Blanchard's Coffee Co.. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for coffee shops, voted by readers; On VA Foodie's coffee shops list (2024). Perk Coffee and Lunchbox and Ironclad Coffee Roasters come next.
- How much does coffee shops cost in Richmond?
- On the restaurants' own menus: drip coffee from $2.09 (Mugshot Coffee & Cafe) to $2.65 (Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street); latte from $5.39 (Mugshot Coffee & Cafe) to $5.75 (Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street); cappuccino from $4.3 (Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street) to $4.99 (Mugshot Coffee & Cafe); pastry from $3 (Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street) to $5.39 (Mugshot Coffee & Cafe).
- How many coffee shops are in Richmond?
- 227 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including 7 Brew Coffee, 7 Brew Coffee, 7 Brew Coffee, 815 at Boatwright, 821 Cafe and 222 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 38 more, in Goochland, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Powhatan, Ashland, Petersburg and Doswell.
- Which coffee shops in Richmond take reservations?
- 1 take online bookings: Birdie's. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order coffee shops online in Richmond?
- 46 have online ordering on their own websites: 821 Cafe, Black Hand Coffee Co, Blanchard's Coffee Co., Blanchard's Coffee Company, Coalescence Coffee Company, Coco + Hazel, Early Bird Cafe, Grant Coffee Company and 38 more.
- Is Apropos Roasters in Richmond still open?
- No. Apropos Roasters has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Aroma Cafe & Lounge in Richmond still open?
- No. Aroma Cafe & Lounge has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Boyer's Ice Cream and Coffee in Richmond still open?
- No. Boyer's Ice Cream and Coffee has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Cafe Pandulce in Richmond still open?
- No. Cafe Pandulce has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Captain Buzzy's Beanery in Richmond still open?
- No. Captain Buzzy's Beanery has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Elliotts Soul Food Spot in Richmond still open?
- No. Elliotts Soul Food Spot has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Marketplace Cafe in Richmond still open?
- No. Marketplace Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee in Richmond still open?
- No. Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Saison Market in Richmond still open?
- No. Saison Market has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Stoplight Gelato Cafe in Richmond still open?
- No. Stoplight Gelato Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Strawberry Street Café in Richmond still open?
- No. Strawberry Street Café has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is T.Caf Salon de thé in Richmond still open?
- No. T.Caf Salon de thé has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is The 21 Hundred in Richmond still open?
- No. The 21 Hundred has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is The 4 Cyber Cafe in Richmond still open?
- No. The 4 Cyber Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
- Is Westover Station in Richmond still open?
- No. Westover Station has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2026: Food & Drink, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2VA Foodie, The Ultimate Richmond Coffee Shop Guide, October 2024. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
- 3Discover Richmond Tours, The 10 Best Coffee Shops In Richmond, VA. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4Richmond Times-Dispatch, Coffee Shops, Bakeries and Cafés to Try in Downtown Richmond, September 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
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