Sugar Shack Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

1. Sugar Shack Donuts

9.0
1001 N Lombardy St (at W Leigh St), Richmond, VA
Donut Shop · Carver · 84 tips and reviews

akaCariocaakaCarioca: Best donut shop in RVA period.

The Flats a.The Flats at West Broad Village: Best doughnuts in Richmond!

Alejandra M.Alejandra Morlett: Best donuts in RVA. Bacon donuts, Samoa donuts...you name it :)

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

2. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.7
4906 West Broad St (Staples Mill), Richmond, VA
Donut Shop · 49 tips and reviews

Regina S.Regina Sol: Glazed donuts, preferably right out of the oven, so they're hot and will melt in your mouth (Yum!), are the best thing here. I definitely recommend this!

Katie S.Katie Shimel: Best doughnuts ever!

The Flats a.The Flats at West Broad Village: Love the hot glazed donuts. They will melt your mouth :)

Sub Rosa Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

3. Sub Rosa Bakery

9.4
620 N 25th St (Jefferson Ave.), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren McMullen: Fig & Manchego tart, chocolate croissant, almond croissant (only on weekends), and I dare share the *dramatic pause* chocolate bomb. <<<currently closed for inspection>>>

RVANewsRVANews: Sub Rosa bakes nearly perfect croissants, but they also know how to add the right ingredients to elevate the humble roll. Our favorite version is the salami and cheese croissant.

James B.James Banta: best bread on East Coast, wood fired, handmade, delicious and their pastries are buttery and rich - try a borek and fruit tarte for lunch with a classic loaf to go.

Well-Made Pastry Alliance is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

4. Well-Made Pastry Alliance

8.9
2707 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 28 tips and reviews

MichelaMichela: The caneles are a wonderful gluten free treat. Sunday morning brings excellent, eclectic donuts!

Greg R.Greg R: Absolutely awesome! Breakfast Sammy was delicious on fresh baked English muffin. GF fig cake was heaven as was the lavender grey tea.

Jen J.Jen J: Cheesecake, muffins, cake, donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, vegan muffins, egg sandwiches everything is good!

Whisk is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

5. Whisk

8.6
2100 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Shockoe Bottom · 12 tips and reviews

Tess D.Tess Dixon: Delicious. Try the kouign-amann. Made with croissant dough but with sugar packed between the layers that caramelizes as it bakes.

Alejandra M.Alejandra Morlett: I like the ambiance of The Whisk Bakery a lot. It's a small bakery/coffee shop where I can seat down and work or read. Free WiFi and a variety of delicious pastries.

Michael C.Michael Carter: Try the macaroons! Coffee is great too

Can Can Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

6. Can Can Brasserie

9.0
3120 W Cary St (btwn S Auburn & S Belmont Ave), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Carytown · 131 tips and reviews

Chrissy F.Chrissy Fitzgerald: Best croissants in town. You can choose from chocolate, almond & butter. Get there at 7am, when they are fresh out of the oven. Go on Mondays for $5 French wine by the glass.

Christopher S.Christopher Small: coffee, fresh pastry in am, great drinks

Jennifer S.Jennifer Stanley: Best place in town for coffee & a pastry!

South of the James Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

7. South of the James Market

8.9
New Kent Ave (Forest Hill Park, New Kent Ave & W. 42nd Street), Richmond, VA
Farmers Market · Forest Hill Park · 35 tips and reviews

Robert J.Robert James: The mennonites make these amazing donuts right in front of you. It's as if the baby Jesus has perched on your tongue. They're simply amazing!

Theresa M.Theresa Mayo: I waited 30 min for Mrs. Yoder's doughnuts, and it was sooooo worth it!

John F.John Fleming: Literally everything is good here! The bagels from Kitchenette are amazing, but expect a long wait. The donuts and taco truck are also fantastic. One of my favorite farmer's markets ever!

Krispy Kreme is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

8. Krispy Kreme

8.1
7130 Tim Price Way (Midlothian Tnpk), North Chesterfield, VA
Donut Shop · Midlothian · 16 tips and reviews

MrsDeborah W.MrsDeborah Williams: Best doughnuts ever !

Yolanda J.Yolanda Jackson: So I just found out that if it's no one there to catch the cooled doughnuts they fall in the trash can. WTW!! Fresh doughnuts in the trash.

Kathy B.Kathy Byrd: Yes got my Hot to Go glazed last night oh soooo goood 🍩

Westhampton Pastry Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

9. Westhampton Pastry Shop

7.5
5728 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Westhampton · 8 tips and reviews

MacMac: Try the Donuts!

Sandy O.Sandy Owens: The donuts are incredible!

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Try the Danishes!!!

Lamplighter Roasting Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

10. Lamplighter Roasting Co.

8.9
116 S Addison St (at Parkwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 114 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren McMullen: The coffee takes you back to Seattle....just wish there were Top Pot donuts

Lesie P.Lesie Pumphrey: Country Style Donuts on tap!

abigail.abigail.: Coffee is amazing. Pastries are all quite good as well - even the croissants which look a bit sad but are lovely and crisp!

Proper Pie Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

11. Proper Pie Co.

9.2
2505 E Broad St Ste 100 (N 25th St), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Greg R.Greg R: Pastry was good. Filling was not what I expected.

Payton S.Payton Swick: Great vegan pies! Sweet and savory. It's so rare to find a vegan pastry crust done right. These folks are great.

Martu L.Martu Lonca: Incredible pastry!

The Treat Shop RVA is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

12. The Treat Shop RVA

7.6
6114 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA
Dessert Shop · Westover Hills - Forest Hill Park · 7 tips and reviews

Shannyn S.Shannyn S: Fantastic donuts! The samoa and maple bacon were both great!

Elle B.Elle Breezee: Fantastic service and a huge range of donut options. FUNNEL CAKES. Can't wait to try a breakfast sandwich.

Carla E.Carla Easley: Try their fish sandwich and Oreo donuts. I promise, you will not be disappointed. 😊

Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

13. Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream

8.6
3600 Forest Hill Ave (at Semmes Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Westover Hills - Forest Hill Park · 52 tips and reviews

Brian K.Brian Knotts: medium iced thai coffee and a sausage egg and cheese croissant; the breakfast of champions

Roxie R.Roxie Reeves: They do have gluten free muffins, cookies & bread. Just ask!

Alyssa A.Alyssa Anderson: Lots of choices! A coffee with a muffin is the bomb.

Edo's Squid is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

14. Edo's Squid

8.5
411 N Harrison St (btwn W. Franklin & Grace St.), Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · VCU · 48 tips and reviews

David V.David VanBlaricom: Leave room for a canoli, unbeleivable

Martha K.Martha Kloko: The food here is amazing especially the cannoli. I had the carbonara and was not disappointed.

John P.John Pates: Definitely agree with the tip to get the canoli for dessert

Lift Coffee Shop & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Richmond.

15. Lift Coffee Shop & Café

8.1
218 W Broad St (btwn N Jefferson & Madison St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Jackson Ward · 43 tips and reviews

John S.John Sarvay: The vegan apple Danish rocks!

Adam S.Adam Socki: The Feta, Spinach, Provolone, and Egg sandwich on a Croissant was the first food article I ever had in Richmond. I get it every time I come here now. I think it used to be a dollar cheaper tho.

Teresa S.Teresa Sharpe: Fancy coffee and grilled muffins!!!