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40 spots to sip local joe

Your guide to Richmond coffee shops
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Riverbend is a short walk from Libby Hill Park if you like to take your joe on the go. | Photo by @artzkopf
For richer or pour over, Richmond’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. The River City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Richmond.

Espresso yourself

Sefton Coffee Company, 24 N. 8th St. | Trust the experts at this Downtown shop — your morning latte will thank you.

The Smoky Mug, 15 E. Brookland Park Blvd. | Latte lovers will adore this Northside gem which also serves bagels and breakfast burritos.

Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe, 218 W. Broad St. | Try a specialty drink like the Banana Bread Latte, Mayan Mocha, or Jane Eyre — that’s a lavender white mocha latte.

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Stop by Sefton Coffee Co. downtown.

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Roasts to boast

Rostov’s Coffee and Tea, 1618 W. Main St. | These quintessential Richmond roasters — they started in 1979 — also have a variety of gifts and accessories at their Fan location.

Blanchard’s Coffee, multiple locations | Grab a drink and a bag of beans. Try this: The Black Dog blend has a fruit-forward flavor and citrus-y aroma.

Afterglow Coffee Cooperative, 1719 Summit Ave. | Richmond’s first worker-owned coffee roaster offers bags of beans, specialty drinks, and community events.

Riverbend Roastery, 2623 E. Broad St. | Swing by this Church Hill roastery for a fresh brew and snag a book from the Little Free Library around the corner.

The exterior of Rostovs Coffee and Tea shop. A sign outside the shop says “fall in love with our coffee”. The sun is hitting the building and casting a shadow of leaves against it.

Stop by Rostov’s for coffee and treats.

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Photo by Pete Gillis

Best bites

Stir Crazy Café, 4015 MacArthur Ave. | Hungry? Try a bagel sandwich at this Northside cafe.

Buna Kurs Ethiopian Cafe, 402 1/2 N. 2nd St., Ste. A | In addition to coffee, frappes, smoothies, and tea, this cafe has all-day breakfast and Ethiopian favorites like ertib.

Cafe Synai, 416 N. 1st St. | Coffee is just the start at this fresh-baked oasis which offers sandwiches, smoothies, and desserts.
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Events
Monday, July 31
  • “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” | Monday, July 31-Sunday, Sept. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | VMFA, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $2-$12 | Your ticket to this contemporary art exhibit also gets you access to “Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village.”
Tuesday, Aug. 1
  • Yoga with Erin Lingo | Tuesday, Aug. 1, Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, 2501 Monument Ave., Richmond | $0-$20 | This hour-long yoga class is suitable for all levels and takes place in the galleries and garden of the museum.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • Weinstein Author Series: Kidada Williams | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Register to hear the author and historian discuss her book, “I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction.”
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • Flowers After 5: Dead Letter Officers | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$17 | The R.E.M. tribute act will provide tunes from the band’s 1980s years while you enjoy an evening in the garden.
  • “American Psycho” | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | Christian Bale stars as Patrick Bateman in this horror film directed by Mary Harron.
Friday, Aug. 4
  • 804 Day: Richmond’s Biggest Block Party | Friday, Aug. 4 | 4-9 p.m. | 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St., Richmond | Free entry | This community celebration of all things Richmond will include 15+ live music performances across multiple stages.
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News Notes
Community
  • Residents in Randolph, Mulberry, and Jackson Ward can now purchase parking permits for those districts. Current permits will be valid until Monday, Aug. 21. Renewals can be done by mail or in person at City Hall.
Development
  • A new food hall is in the works near VCU. Carver Station would be located within the 113-year-old power station at 1120 W. Clay St. City Council will need to approve the special-use permit for the project before construction begins. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Arts
  • There’s a new exhibit by artist Noah Scalin on display at Tigers Eye Hair Studio near the convention center. “Where Are You!” is a collection of collages inspired by the Scooby-Doo cartoon series. Check out the work at a reception this Friday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. (Style Weekly)
Eat
  • Eat ice cream for a good cause this Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Scoop. The Fan shop will donate 20% of profits to RVA Community Fridges.
Plan Ahead
  • Local nonprofit Shalom Farms is hosting an open house at its Northside Farm this Sunday, Aug. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by for a farm tour, field trip and nutrition stations, cooking demos, a mobile market, and sweet treats from Ruby Scoops.
Kids
  • School is almost back in session, but Maymont has announced a new lineup of day camps for days when students are out of school. Day camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will take students through engaging activities including scavenger hunts, animal encounters, and nature walks for grades K-8.
Health
  • Local groups working to improve health outcomes for marginalized communities can apply for the latest round of Health Equity Fund grants. Know a group that fits the description? There’s an information session on Monday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. Applications close on Sunday, Aug. 13.
Active
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Cause
  • It’s the last day to cast your vote to help name Feed More‘s big, green hunger-fighting machine. Feed More’s bus has been delivering fresh fruit + veggies to kids across our region and they need your help to land on a name. The winning name will be announced in August.*
 
Traffic

⚠️ Closures at these intersections

City lands $8 million for street safety improvements
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The city will focus on improvements to high-injury streets. | Screenshot via city documents
Watch out for traffic at some intersections south of the river this week. There will be several street and lane closures while crews begin pedestrian improvements as part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Crews will be working at these intersections:
  • Hull Street and 20th Street
  • Broad Rock Boulevard and Holly Springs Avenue
  • Broad Rock Boulevard and Warwick Road
  • Richmond Highway and Lamberts Avenue
More safety improvements are on the way. In February, the Department of Public Works announced that the city received over $8 million in funding from the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Funds will go towards safety improvements on roads that are either on the city’s High Injury Street Network, within a pedestrian safety action plan corridor, or within an underserved community.

Read more on the grant funding by clicking the button below.
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Answered

On Friday, we asked how old John Mitchell Jr. was when he became editor of the Richmond Planet.

Share your thoughts on the Jackson Ward Community Plan draft
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John Marshall Jr. was editor of the Richmond Planet until his death in 1929. | Photos via Richmond Planet
46% of respondents were correct — Mitchell was just 21 years old when he became editor of the Richmond Planet, a position he would hold for the next 45 years.
 
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