“Super tasty fries. The Cheese burger was also legit with generous toppings. Wish it was cooked more pink, but it was still delicious! I’ll definitely make it a destination lunch spot when in that part of Richmond. Also liked the whole bright modern vibe of the restaurant and the staff were very engaging and friendly. I’m a fan!“
“I recently organized a couple of catering orders from The Smoky Mug, and it was an exceptional experience, largely thanks to Dan’s superb accommodations and friendliness. The catering itself exceeded expectations. I highly recommend The Smoky Mug for their top notch BBQ, and kudos to Dan for making our events a resounding success!“
“Visiting family brought me to this adorable place. It felt so welcoming the second I walked in. Everyone working there was super friendly, and the food? Absolutely perfect! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone - it's a solid 10/10 from me!“
“First let me say that I lived in Europe for two years and have had quite a few amazing croissants...but nothing like this place. The chocolate almond croissant from Sub Rosa is the best one I've ever had..period. Also, the ham and cheese croissant and the tart was incredible. We heard about how fast they sell out so we ordered a few days ahead of our trip. I'd recommend doing the same if you want to guarantee you'll get what you want. Seriously, if you find yourself down here, plan to make a stop, you will not be disappointed.“
“Easily the best BBQ I’ve had in quite some time. The brisket was melt in your mouth and the sauces (I tried all of them) complimented the meat so well. Can’t wait to go back and try the ribs. The table next to us ordered them and said they were top notch. We also had a large group with 6 children under 6 yo and ate in their dining room. Owner and staff took great care of us. We will 1000% be returning. Thank you!“
“Fantastic unique food. Fun atmosphere & great service. Michael was our server today & he made many great suggestions & checked up on us plenty. Wish more places had great service like this!Take a chance & try something new here! Cinnamon bun was delicious but so was the special Sheppards pie.“
“SO many great flavors to choose from; roasted strawberry will spoil you on regular strawberry ice cream forever! The cannoli ice cream(with mini cannoli shell) was excellent. My daughter always gets a sweet little macaron on top of whatever she chooses. It’s such a great spot to grab a great scoop (or two!) of ice cream.“
“I just found Ellie’s hot dog about a week ago and I have been craving those buttered bun hot dogs ever since. This is my new favorite spot. Its close to my job and I will try to get over there as much as possible. If you are by the Diamond and you want a great dog, this is the place to go, hands down.“
“The first on our mission to complete the Richmond Beer Trail - and it was a goodie! The Triple Berry Sour packed a good punch and my partner loved her Rose Lager. Tables were ginormous - so we shared with someone and still had plenty of room to lay out a board game we brought with us. Honestly, this is a great spot to just hangout + drink - we didn't try the food, but looks like you can order from a little automated kiosk in the back to make it easy! Plenty of indoor seating with an accessible ramp and a few tables on the patio if the weather was better. Appreciated the bartenders recommendations on what to try as a first-timer. Overall great experience and one you must try if doing the trail! (Or just generally perusing the Scott's Addition brewery scene of course :))“
“The food is good, but they always seem to have a significant line. I've been to plenty of awesome barbecue restaurants in particular, and just restaurants in general that didn't require a significant investment of time to get food.“
“The service here was amazing. Once seated, Emily waisted no time ensuring we had all questions answered and promptly brought drinks out once we decided on what to order. When we ordered the food, the food was out within 10 minutes of us placing the order and tasted amazing. The atmosphere was calm and quiet with a variety of music playing. We sat on the patio with a nice breeze.“
“Stopped in after the Irish Festival. Got a mango smoothie with boba, and my husband got a mocha smoothie with boba. It was so good as always. I have been going here for years and wish I lived closer. My husband and I both agree that the sound of the straw pulling in the last drops of our smoothie is the saddest sound ever. It means it's all gone. ?Parking: Park on the street for free or park in Kroger across the street and walk over.“
“Genuinely some of the best beer in Richmond. The competition is high in the city, but Basic manages to create a great atmosphere, while serving a wide array of great drinks. Great food, great drinks, with reasonable prices. We’re always happy to see friendly staff when we stop in for a beer and a pizza. This is a sleeper hit in the Manchester area that deserves all the love!“
“The food is delicious and very flavorful. The portions may be a little small depending on what you order, so be sure to ask about that. The "las costras" items are delightful, as are the tacos.It's tricky sometimes to get a table, but they have a lovely patio area and the vibe in general is very nice. Highly recommend putting in a reservation in advance if you can.Also, parking can be kind of tricky. We usually have to park on the street in front and there is a 2 hour time limit if you come before 6pm on certain days. There could be other places to park that we simply haven't found yet.All in all, highly recommend!“
“Maybe kind of a generic college town coffee house, but when the formula works don't change it. I loved the mid 2000s coffee house feel, the solid but delicious beverage options, and the communal tables. What I didn't like was the service, which was slow despite there being not a lot of business. Not gonna say don't go, I'm assuming the barrista was just distracted that day.“
“the tea selection is great, and the food is super tasty. we had the chocolate crepe, and it was divine. I believe they use a dark chocolate, making the crepe not sickeningly sweet. perfect. I took mine to go, but the atmosphere is super cute and good for quaint tea with friends or quiet time alone.“
“Kindred is our favorite local brewery. I am a HopHead there and get the bigger pours, and more points. The point system in great for saving money, highly recommend you join. The beers are great. Really enjoy almost all of them.The Goodness is amazing, but remember it is 13%. It hits hard. They have fantastic IPAs. Hard to pic a favorite. Lots of good sours, except the cucumber, sorry guys not a fan. Lighter beer are great. Dark beers are fantastic, the goodness in one of them. They have their own food truck which is actually good food. The menu is limited, so unfortunately get tired of it after a while. Thursday nights is the best for the food truck with 1/2 price burgers. The egg rolls are fantastic too. The service is fantastic! The bartenders are always friendly and knowledgeable. Ross and Ford set the tone for the place which is very welcoming. One final note. Great indoor and outdoor space. Great musical acts. Dogs allowed inside. My two love to go there for all the attention they get. Highly recommended!“
“Final Gravity has a fun a friendly atmosphere with a great staff and better beer. This should be your weekly go to spot! FG has space to house a large crowd and not be overwhelmed, and dog-friendly. Lastly, I want say you’ll never friend two of the best bartenders and people around than Jack and Hosea. When I started coming here July 2023 they made me feel so welcomed, so if you see me I. The corner with a laptop doing homework come say hello!“
“Pretty cool local spot. Was definitely a good bar burger. I don't know that it's a gourmet burger and I would definitely say if I'm three beers in I'm really loving that burger. I also went on a stand-up comedy night. Well they were not very good I appreciated the idea that the bar goes for a local concept. I think if you're looking for a fun night with a few beers and friends and some food, this is the place for you“
“Always fresh and delicious. Their avacados are always ripe and green. Flavors are always a hit. My go to spot and I dont think there is anything remotely comprable that I have ever come across. This is what one hopes sweetgreen could be like but is nowhere close in quality. Do yourself a favor and try Goatacado.“
“I'm usually not a big fan of kombucha. The taste can have a bite that's often not pleasurable however here at Ninja Kombucha they got it spot on.The customer service I was exceptional with offering that didn't come off as a sale pitch.I really enjoyed these kombuchas and when I returned 3 weeks later purchased more.“
Wine Bar • $$
“Yvette catered our wedding of 160 people and did amazing! The paella was very affordable, dietary friendly (vegan and gluten free option) and beyond delicious. The serving process was extremely smooth (smoothest our day of coordinator has ever seen) and guests loved being able to watch the cooking process. It has been a month and our guests are still talking about how incredible the paella was and that they have never been so satisfied with wedding food before. Many of them even went back for 3rd and 4th servings and we had more than enough food for everyone (even leftovers!). We had a couple fly in from Spain who said "this is the real deal!". Thank you Yvette for making our day memorable!“
“Will, Julia, and Bailey helped me out so much with my high school reunion! They were so attentive and flexible and overall good people. I will absolutely be holding more events here. Love the staff, the vibe was phenomenal, and the energy was positive! Oh, the drinks were stellar!Thank you Buskey!! Looking forward to visiting again!“
“Love this place! Been coming here for about 15 years. High quality teas, friendly staff, and I like that they write out detailed steeping instructions for each tea. I don't live in the area anymore but they will ship to me for a very cheap, haven't been able to find another place like it anywhere.“
“Pinky's is fabulous!Highlights:- Refreshing menu selection.- Excellent customer service.- Plenty of N/A bar options.- Beautiful, open layout in the dining room.Everything we ordered was great but I particularly enjoyed the Octopus and the Beet Salad.Highly recommend!“
“Strangeways has a great selection of brews and an inviting atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a drink with friends and family and they frequently host events, such as Blues Rock night and local food truck vendors. They’ve built up a solid community. Definitely recommend checking them out if you’re looking for a quality local brewery in Richmond.“
“Lee's Chicken is one of the best fried chicken there could be and a very friendly family-oriented restaurant you must ride out if you love chicken then Lee's Famous Fried Chicken is the place for you. At the post in this review of few years ago I had a chance to work at least behind the counter at is one of the greatest places to work they are very employee oriented place from the operation manager down to every employee staff there including the owner I enjoy the time that I was there looking forward to probably working their game part time to need be with all that said Lee's famous Chicken gets a rating of five stars from me and only one other restaurant has received five stars from me as far as fried Chicken ? is concerned and that's Popeyes so if you can't find a lease find yourself a Popeye's you can't find Popeyes by yourself please those are five star chicken places“
“Ardent is my favorite brewery in Virginia. I love Pilsners and lagers and Ardent brews some of the best. I feel like most breweries concentrate on IPAs but Ardent provides a nice mix of all, so all types of beer drinkers should be satisfied. It's a great space to hangout whether you are inside or outside, there's plenty of seating options. All the staff is friendly and attentive, it must be a great working environment as a lot of the staff have been there for many years. There's plenty of food options as well as Ardent has a nice menu of sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Also within the same parking lot you have Eazzy Burger and ZZQ BBQ which are top notch! You can pickup beer to go and they also provide delivery options as well.Visit the Barrel Room around the corner for some of their beers while watching comedy or singing along with karaoke night.Fun, food and great beers. What more can you ask for?“
“Great atmosphere and very friendly and helpful bar/ wait staff. We went for trivia night (Wednesday), which was fun! The beer was solid and so was the burger. The food was heavier and less snacky than I expected, but they had great options. I really liked the Pilsner on draft.“
“Amazing bar staff, awesome owner, incredible patio with a great stage for live music, an incredible pit beef sandwich, and in my opinion the best house music in Richmond. A massive mix of rock, soul, Indy, R&B, Reggae, and everything else under the sun.“
“Fantastic place! The glitter Barbie beer was such a cute touch. We were attending the Burlesque Right Meow show and we had the best time. The bartender is a Phish-head and the playlist was a super fun Dirty Dozen Brass Band mix. Their branded merch is also so cute. I bought two stickers.“
“Thirstys is a great dive bar great prices staff and atmosphere give it a try. The bar staff is great and the food is pretty tasty “loaded tater tots or fry’s is my go to” the trash can is great too nice pours and a good value give it a try you won’t be let down!“
“I have not been in the Richmond area long, but Zombie Pizza has already proven to be a fantastic discovery. Run by very pleasant people, and they make some "killer" 'za.I've tried a regular pepperoni pie here, and also the philly steak pizza. Both great. But the Sicilian pie is where it's at. After first trying the Sicilian, I have been back multiple times to get more. This thicker pie really hit the spot for what I was looking for in terms of texture and flavor. Just awesome. Go check 'em out.Carry out only, and the parking is not the best, but it works for zipping in, grabbing and going“
“Favorite brewery in Richmond. Top-notch beer served by great, friendly, knowledgeable, passionate staff. Come enjoy a tasty barleywine, hoppy IPA and crisp lager -- while listening to some music/vinyl. Love the beer, and the people just as much. Highly recommend.“
Food Stands • $
“I love this cart! It's right on the VCU Health campus M-F during lunch hours so it's convenient for me to go on a quick run while I'm at work. The people are friendly and the food is awesome. I always get the chicken salad, sesame noodles and cheese wedge. Generous proportion for less that $9. Highly recommend it!“
“Fantastic brewery with outstanding beers and a super friendly and helpful staff.They’ve built a bear cult-like following with their sweet spot being super heavy NE style IPA’sEverything they serve is good, with a supercool vibe and comfortable inside and outdoor spaces.UPDATED REVIEW:I’m a HUGE fan of The Veil and have been here dozens of times over the years.Their beers are absolutely top notch, but they recently relocated and I didn’t much care for the new place. It’s hard to define it. The service is still good and the beers are still great. Perhaps is nostalgia of the change…not really sure.The new place is different - larger, restaurant in premise now - but it feels too big. Might seem like an odd complaint, but I miss the Roseneath location.“
“Great juice bar! I've tried several of the juices and the green smoothie which was delicious. The decor is a trendy, cozy vibe and the staff is always friendly. The owner is cool and will answer any questions you may have about the items. They do have seating available inside and they also offer food and weight loss items (must be requested in advance). Compared to other juice bars, the pricing seems to compare and they use recyclable bottles. If you return the bottles they will give you $2 off your next order.“
“After two recommendations I decided to pay North End Juice Co a visit and see what all the talk was about. Their Fuego shot was recommended so I did try that along with their Costa Smoothie.The Fuego shot wasn’t as ginger heavy as I was personally looking for. It was more pepper to me, which speaks to the pepper that’s in it. So if you’re ok with that then it may be for you!The Costa smoothie is good. It’s a great blend between the mango , pineapple and strawberry fruits. The star of the show is the mango. So if you like mango, with a a trail of pineapple and a sweet linger from the strawberries this is your smoothie. I will say the Apple Juice that in it is a tad too much for me but not enough to take away from the other elements. If you’re looking for a thick smoothie. This isn’t it but overall good smoothie.I would try them again! After all I haven’t tasted the food yet!“
“First time trying and was very impressed, not cheap but worth it in my opinion. I went with two other people and they chose what they wanted right away then there's me, very indecisive so I tried so many different flavors and even tried what my friends got but still couldn't make up my mind. The staff there are so nice, very friendly atmosphere, they did not mind that I kept asking to try different flavors and they even gave me some suggestions. I tried my friends milkshake and it was so good. This place is probably one of the best ice cream places that I have been to. I love the location as well, It is next to one of my favorite grocery stores so I can get my groceries then walk less than a minute to get ice cream lol. I also appreciate the daily free and vegan options they have.“
“There is street parking around. It's pretty big inside. The display is good. The people who work there have been wonderful. It has been a relaxing spot for me for years.Parking: There is street parkingKid-friendliness: My children loved the cake pops and MadeleineWheelchair accessibility: It's easy to get in as long as someone is holding the door“
“Our go-to for desserts, and they just happen to be vegan! Flavorful, beautifully prepared, unique items you can't find elsewhere. The savory options are amazing too, they are magicians with seitan. Don't miss their seasonal offerings for holidays! Most recently we had a delicious box of items for high tea from their Mothers' Day menu and everything was perfect and fresh. We are really lucky to have Sunflower Gardenz in our city, a hidden gem for sure“
“Our favorite brewery in RVA. The owner is always so kind, friendly, & knowledgeable . Dogs are always welcomed. The beer is great and changes with season. If you love and want to support real RVA local businesses - Garden Grove is your place. Also, they offer fun board games!“
“I went here a few months back. It was 40 bucks for 2 burgers a fry and a shake, which is admittedly pricey. Although the price was steep I didn’t feel scammed after eating it which is more than I can say for most places. The peanut butter shake slapped. Overall pretty good food, for a premium price.“
“Great selection of beer. We got there too late to enjoy the brats, but a food truck on site was nice. They also had a bunch of canned beer and I brought some home to enjoy later. Very nice brewery, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, definitely worth a visit.“
“we had a great time. the food , especially the appetizers was great. Bruce our host was really great and helped out with whatever we needed. we had a toddler and no issues with the bumpers or anything. No complaints at all. Great experience.“
“This place was recommended by our AirB&B host and it was so good we will be going back before we leave! Between the coffee, food, juice and the atmosphere this place has 12/10 vibes, I tried the Black is Beautiful juice, croissant sandwich, and the breakfast burrito!“
“Stopped by today to get cupcakes for a friend’s birthday—what a fun little cafe with fabulous atmosphere and friendly service. We got several cupcakes. They were all frosted beautifully with a great presentation. The cake and the frosting on each that I tried were AMAZING. Great texture, crumb and flavor. One of them was GF—best GF cupcake we’ve ever, ever had!We will definitely be back!“
“Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with great food. The North American Philly Sandwich, and the Tots with cheese blend. Wonderful mix of flavors! The health options of beverages and love the Stubborn fountain drink. We will definitely be visiting here again and will recommend it to our friends! 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“