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: Homemade pastries
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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
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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
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Café Synai
416 N. 1st Street
Neighborhood: Jackson Ward
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery and Café
Customer Favorites: Honey Salmon Panini and Coconut Pie
Known For: Jar Desserts and Vegan Desserts
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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
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Europa Crust
1321 E. Main Street, Suite 111
Neighborhood: Financial District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery
Customer Favorites: Italian Baguettes and French Sourdough
Known For: Complimentary Coffee and Small-Batch Sourdough
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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
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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
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Lift Coffee Shop & Café
218 W. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Coffee Shop and Café
Customer Favorites: Iced Brown Sugar Latte and Spicy Sausage, Egg, & Cheese
Known For: Wings Mural and Secluded, Outdoor Patio
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Quirk Cafe
201 W. Broad Street, in the Quirk Hotel
Neighborhood: Arts District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Cafe + Coffee Shop
Customer Favorites: Applewood Smoked Bacon Egg Sandwich and Assorted Pastries
Known For: Locally-roasted selections from Blanchard's Coffee
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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
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The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café
1217 E. Cary Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: Flipper Friendly Tuna Salad and Virginia Ham Cubano
Known For: Indoor/Outdoor Space with a Relaxing Atmosphere
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Urban Hang Suite
304 E. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Café
Customer Favorites: The Colden and Banana Pudding
Known For: Cultural Programming and Community Connections
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Whisk
2100 E. Main Street | 800 E. Broad St. (In the Library of Virginia)
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom and City Center
Bakery, Café or Coffee Shop? Bakery and Café
Customer Favorites: Croissants and Macarons
Known For: Monthly Macaron Memberships and Seasonal Offerings
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