12/19/23
Baking RVA a Better Place
Relax with a cup of locally brewed coffee, satisfy your sweet tooth or start your day with freshly baked goods made from scratch when you visit downtown RVA.
Birdie's
305 W. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: Cortado and Match latte
Known For: Homeade pastries
Find more information about Birdie's here!
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Brookfield
301 W. Franklin Street, in the Graduate Hotel
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café and Coffee Shop
Customer Favorites: Avocado Toast and Brookfield Breakfast Sandwich
Known For: University vibes off VCU's Campus
Find more information about Brookfield here!
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Buna Kurs
402 1/2 N. 2nd Street
Neighborhood: Jackson Ward
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café and Coffee Shop
Customer Favorites: Breakfast Combo and Chechebsa
Known For: Authentic Ethiopian cuisine in a cozy environment
Find more information about Buna Kurs here!
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Café Synai
416 N. 1st Street
Neighborhood: Jackson Ward
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery and Café
Customer Favorites: Salmon Panini and Coconut Pie
Known For: Jar Desserts and Vegan Desserts
Find more information about Café Synai here!
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Café Zata
700 Bainbridge Street
Neighborhood: Manchester
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: Sundried Tomato Salad and The Manchester Sandwich
Known For: Breakfast Sandwiches, Lunch and Outdoor Seating
Find more information about Cafe Zata here!
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Can Can Café
800 E. Broad Street, in the Library of Virginia
Neighborhood: Financial District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: Nicoise salad and Jambon Beurre
Known For: Delicious pastries and grab-and-go salads & sandwiches
Find more information about Can Can Café here!
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Europa Crust
1321 ½ E. Main Street
Neighborhood: Financial District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery
Customer Favorites: Italian Baguettes and French Sourdough
Known For: Complimentary Coffee and Small-Batch Sourdough
Find more information about Europa Crust here!
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Gold Lion Community Cafe
1012 Hull Street
Neighborhood: Manchester
Bakery, Café, or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: Lupita, Lupita Breakfast Sandwich, and Samosa-Wich
Known for: Calm, relaxing atmosphere and vegetarian eats
Find more information about Gold Lion here!
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Ironclad Coffee Roasters
1805 E. Grace Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Coffee Shop
Customer Favorites: Specialty and Seasonal Drinks and Bagels
Known For: Visitors, Vibes and Coworking
Find more information about Ironclad here!
Lift Coffee Shop & Café
218 W. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Coffee Shop and Café
Customer Favorites: Lavender Latte and Banana Bread Latte
Known For: Wings Mural and Secluded, Outdoor Patio
Find more information about Lift here!
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Quirk Coffee Bar
201 W. Broad Street, in the Quirk Hotel
Neighborhood: Arts District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Coffee Shop
Customer Favorites: Fried Eggs Pesto & Biscuit + Chorizo Gravy
Known For: Locally-roasted selections from Blanchard's Coffee
Find more information about Quirk Coffee Bar here!
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OMG OCPs
3 N. 17th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Bakery, Café, or Coffee Shop? Bakery + Café
Customer Favorites: The OG and Chocolate Dipped
Known for: A nostalgic environment and unique takes on oatmeal creme pies
Find more information about OMG OCPs here!
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Sugar & Salt
416 N. 2nd Street
Neighborhood: Jackson Ward
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery
Customer Favorites: Red Velvet Cake and Fresh Fruit Tart
Known For: Custom Celebration Cakes and Holiday Menus
Find more information about Sugar & Salt here!
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Sefton Coffee Co.
24 N. 8th Street
Neighborhood: Financial District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Coffee Shop
Customer Favorites: Ham & Jam Croissant and Honey Spice Latte
Known For: Fresh Flowers and Fine Wine
Find more information about Sefton Coffee here!
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Sweet Fix
9 W. 10th Street
Neighborhood: Manchester
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery
Customer Favorites: Buttercream wedding cakes and small desserts
Known For: Custom cakes and desserts
Find more information about Sweet Fix here!
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The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café
1217 E. Cary Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: Tarragon Tuna Salad and Virginia Ham Cubano
Known For: Indoor/Outdoor Space with a Relaxing Atmosphere
Find more information about Urban Farmhouse here!
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Urban Hang Suite
304 E. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: The Roye and Banana Pudding
Known For: Cultural Programming and Community Connections
Find more information about Urban Hang Suite here!
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Whisk
2100 E. Main Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery and Café
Customer Favorites: Croissants and Macarons
Known For: Monthly Macaron Memberships and Seasonal Offerings
Find more information about Whisk here!
Written by Hunter Bonniwell
