Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Croissants (chocolate, fig and cheese, salami and cheese), pastries and artisan breads.
130 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StCroissants (chocolate, fig and cheese, salami and cheese), pastries and artisan breads.
One of the top restaurants in the South - with a great bar.
*Always a good veggie dish.
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StOne of the top restaurants in the South - with a great bar.
*Always a good veggie dish.
A german-inspired butchery and restaurant. Emphasis on local and seasonal dishes with a "sexy rustic" vibe. Great schnitzel, fish, bratwurst, and there's always an amazing vegetarian dish (like cauliflower steak).
62 locals recommend
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StA german-inspired butchery and restaurant. Emphasis on local and seasonal dishes with a "sexy rustic" vibe. Great schnitzel, fish, bratwurst, and there's always an amazing vegetarian dish (like cauliflower steak).
Took home Richmond's "Restaurant of the Year" in 2016. Seasonal, local, artful dishes. "The Perfect Egg" is a must-try appetizer. Swanky, eclectic, local vibe.
55 locals recommend
Dutch & Company
Took home Richmond's "Restaurant of the Year" in 2016. Seasonal, local, artful dishes. "The Perfect Egg" is a must-try appetizer. Swanky, eclectic, local vibe.
If you need to pick up some beer or grocery items during your stay, this is the closest place. Not only that, but it's a great place to sit outside and have a beer or kombucha on tap. They've also got great salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, and good vibes.
The chicken salad sandwich and TLT (tempeh lettuce tomato) are delicious. I always substitute billy bread.
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveIf you need to pick up some beer or grocery items during your stay, this is the closest place. Not only that, but it's a great place to sit outside and have a beer or kombucha on tap. They've also got great salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, and good vibes.
The chicken salad sandwich and TLT (tempeh lettuce tomato) are delicious. I always substitute billy bread.
This is the place to go for delicious muffins in the morning. It's also the best place for vegan/gluten bakery options that don't take vegan/gluten free.
*Try the canelés because they're amazing (the small french mushroom-looking things with carmalized outside and custardy inside)
74 locals recommend
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes AveThis is the place to go for delicious muffins in the morning. It's also the best place for vegan/gluten bakery options that don't take vegan/gluten free.
*Try the canelés because they're amazing (the small french mushroom-looking things with carmalized outside and custardy inside)
Some New Zealanders opened this place up and ever since there's been a line out the door. It's cool because you can grab something and eat in the Patrick Henry park next door ("Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death").
The pies always rotate, but some savory pie options include Mince and cheese, peach and pork barbecue, lamb and vegetable, chicken, along with some great vegan options.
The sweet pies are also insane - you have to try the sour cream and blueberry pie and the banoffee pie.
94 locals recommend
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StSome New Zealanders opened this place up and ever since there's been a line out the door. It's cool because you can grab something and eat in the Patrick Henry park next door ("Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death").
The pies always rotate, but some savory pie options include Mince and cheese, peach and pork barbecue, lamb and vegetable, chicken, along with some great vegan options.
The sweet pies are also insane - you have to try the sour cream and blueberry pie and the banoffee pie.
This is a cool/hip american-made hardware store that also sells homemade sodas and coffee drinks. Definitely a cool spot to check out if you're into fun concepts, branding and design.
My favorite is the creamed soda (made right in front of you) and orange dreamsicle soda (a mix of milk, vanilla, and orange soda)
If you're into coffee, try the Coffee Egg Cream (cold brew coffee, milk, and chocolate). It's awesome!!
10 locals recommend
Roaring Pines
2025 Venable StThis is a cool/hip american-made hardware store that also sells homemade sodas and coffee drinks. Definitely a cool spot to check out if you're into fun concepts, branding and design.
My favorite is the creamed soda (made right in front of you) and orange dreamsicle soda (a mix of milk, vanilla, and orange soda)
If you're into coffee, try the Coffee Egg Cream (cold brew coffee, milk, and chocolate). It's awesome!!
Great little place to grab some take-out. They do pre-made dinners for two that you can just pop in the oven. They've also got a rotating menu of sandwiches.
Same people who opened Dutch and Company.
8 locals recommend
Stroops Heroic Dogs
2709 E Marshall StGreat little place to grab some take-out. They do pre-made dinners for two that you can just pop in the oven. They've also got a rotating menu of sandwiches.
Same people who opened Dutch and Company.
Classic Church Hill restaurant. Good comfort foods and quaint bar. Lots of good vegetarian options and New American fare.
67 locals recommend
The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad StClassic Church Hill restaurant. Good comfort foods and quaint bar. Lots of good vegetarian options and New American fare.
Great place to get barbecue and then go for a walk in Jefferson park (next door). They've got barbecue sandwiches, tacos, burritos and mac n cheese bowls.
Delicious veggie options as well (try the bbq portobello)
60 locals recommend
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson AveGreat place to get barbecue and then go for a walk in Jefferson park (next door). They've got barbecue sandwiches, tacos, burritos and mac n cheese bowls.
Delicious veggie options as well (try the bbq portobello)
The best pizza and Italian place - and they deliver.
Try the fried mozzarella, pizza, and prosciutto sub are great.
15 locals recommend
Mike and Maddy's
2824 E Broad StThe best pizza and Italian place - and they deliver.
Try the fried mozzarella, pizza, and prosciutto sub are great.
Shopping
Stylish home + gift boutique in walking distance (right behind Subrosa Bakery. So awesome!
18 locals recommend
Dear Neighbor
2415 Jefferson AveStylish home + gift boutique in walking distance (right behind Subrosa Bakery. So awesome!
Gather Home and Garden
2025 Venable StQuaint little home and garden store.
Tiny Space
2708 E Marshall StReally cute neighborhood thrift shop.
Parks & Nature
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StIt's a great walk with beautiful sunset views.
Drinks & Nightlife
A historic restaurant with a haunted basement bar.
Awesome burgers, fries, Caesar salads, onion rings and buffalo chicken wraps.
54 locals recommend
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StA historic restaurant with a haunted basement bar.
Awesome burgers, fries, Caesar salads, onion rings and buffalo chicken wraps.