Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 754 reviews

What Hannah K likes about Lab By Alchemy Coffee:
Delicious AND beautiful cappuccino. Barista was really sweet and the atmosphere inside was really nice. Good pricing as well. One of the better coffee spots in RVA View all feedback.

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4.7 ★ from 386 reviews
Astrid
17.01.2024 - 21:21

Love the concept. Coffee was great. As far as location, be prepared for a busy street and limited parking. Other than that, it’s a fun place.

Janine
17.01.2024 - 21:21

The Lab has captured my heart! Love the coffee and location . . . and the staff is ALWAYS wonderful! That’s why I sometimes get in my car and drive to Alchemy i...

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C
17.01.2024 - 21:21

Best coffee in the downtown Richmond area!! The Baristas are always nice. They work with local and fair coffee coffee roasters, and their local pastries are so...

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Jack
17.01.2024 - 21:21

Absolutely amazing service and coffee. My new go to spot.

Marina
17.01.2024 - 21:21

Excellent cup of coffee and customer service. Adorable decor!

Alchemy Coffee is a popular spot in Richmond known for its delicious and beautiful cappuccinos, friendly baristas, and inviting atmosphere. The café offers a variety of coffee options, including local beans and pastries, making it a great choice for coffee lovers in the area. The shop also boasts an aesthetically pleasing space, perfect for meeting up with friends or studying. While there have been concerns about new ownership potentially changing the vibe of the café, Alchemy remains a top choice for those looking for a quality coffee shop experience in RVA.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
william
02.08.2023 - 12:48

Update (1.8.23): uh oh! New ownership! Hopefully they don't ruin this place or, more likely, let it become a kind of sad shadow of what it once was! I think thi...

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C
02.08.2023 - 12:48

Best coffee in the Carver area!! The Baristas are always nice. They have local coffee beans, and their local pastries are so good (cinnamon popper being my favo...

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Hannah
02.08.2023 - 12:48

Delicious AND beautiful cappuccino. Barista was really sweet and the atmosphere inside was really nice. Good pricing as well. One of the better coffee spots in...

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G
02.08.2023 - 12:48

Atmosphere is wonderful. Employees were both very kind and polite. The cafe itself is very clean and tidy and I always find new things to look at! The caramel l...

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Mollie
02.08.2023 - 12:48

Delicious coffee sourced from Richmond roasters. Yay for oat milk. The Baristas are super friendly. Emma is the best!

Menu
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Eve
20.11.2017 - 10:13

The Lab by Alchemy has been on my list of RVA coffee shops to trySo I decided to come here on a Sunday and surprisingly it was pretty busy.

Emily
20.11.2017 - 10:13

Really good coffee! We ordered the Japanese Iced and Iced Pour overIt really hit the spot after exploring around Downtown Richmond.

Junior
11.08.2017 - 15:28

Single-cup pour-overs, rotating roaster model and perfect espresso. There are also 3 different ways to do iced coffee and delicious pastries.

Adrien
20.11.2017 - 10:13

A very cute laid back vibe at this coffee shop on Broad St.

Jesper
20.03.2019 - 21:59

Single-cup pour-overs, rotating roaster model and perfect espresso. There are also 3 different ways to do iced coffee and delicious pastries.

Gastroranking-us
4.0 ★ from 353 reviews

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