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

1. Lamplighter Roasting Co.

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

Joseph M.Joseph Monett: Best traditional cappuccino in rva

Bradford M.Bradford Mitchell: The sweet baby espresso thing-a-ma-jig is delicious!

Daniel C.Daniel Cottner: Best cappuccino I've ever had in my entire life ever hands down ever.

The Lab by Alchemy Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

2. The Lab by Alchemy Coffee

9.0
814 W Broad St (Laurel), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · VCU · 18 tips and reviews

S R.S R: Awesome. Have a latte. Have another latte.

Lisa R.Lisa R: Lattes by baristas who know their coffee and milk chemistry - definitely worth a visit.

The Flats a.The Flats at West Broad Village: Latte is the best!

Bev's Homemade Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

3. Bev's Homemade Ice Cream

8.3
2911 W Cary St (btw Sheppard & Colonial), Richmond, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · Carytown · 38 tips and reviews

Deb K.Deb Kolaras: The espresso Oreo ice cream is scrumptiously yummy and spring for the waffle cone. Fresh and crisp.

Jason B.Jason B: Somehow Bev's even makes basil into an amazing ice cream flavor. Espresso Oreo is my all-time favorite.

Diane P.Diane Peacock: Best ice cream in all 50 states! Espresso Oreo all the way.

The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

4. The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café

7.7
1217 E Cary St (at S 13th St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Shockoe Slip · 73 tips and reviews

Debbie S.Debbie Silbert: Great on Sunday mornings for veggie sausage and egg sandwich with a big cup of soy latte while listening to gentle live music in the background.

Patricia B.Patricia Bradby: Q Bleu wasn't that great but I loved the arugula salad. My iced soy chai was yummy as well.

KimberlynKimberlyn: I love the Toffee Coffee Latte! I also broke down and bought another Expresso bar, a Fizzy bath bomb and an all natural bar of Orange soap. 

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

5. Can Can Brasserie

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

Raven F.Raven Faux: My life has been changed by the smoothness and taste of their iced Honey Almond Latte.

Molly S.Molly Szkotak: Stop by early morning for a latte and a freshly baked almond croissant. It's Richmond's own Balthazar!

Summer D.Summer Dawn: Almond mocha is the best drink

Lamplighter Roasting Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

6. Lamplighter Roasting Company

7.8
1719 Summit Ave (at Rockbridge St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Carytown - Museum District · 17 tips and reviews

Molly S.Molly Szkotak: Get the Cortado. The most perfect amount of milk and espresso with a heart on top.

Daniel W.Daniel Warshaw: If you fancy a macchiato, ask for a "1 and 1". They'll split the espresso between two cups and put steamed milk in one of them. Then you can get a bold hit of espresso first with softer flavors after.

Richard H.Richard Hamilton: This place is amazing! Great, knowledgable staff. The espresso the barista pulled was perfect! Good pour over as well. Even if you're just passing through RVA, this place is worth a visit.

Sefton Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

7. Sefton Coffee Company

8.1
24 N 8th St (btwn E Main & Franklin St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Richmond · 12 tips and reviews

Bob R.Bob Rose: Make sure to get the mocha is made with real homemade cocoa

xander s.xander s: Super mocha, cheery staff and GF treats. Get a reusable tin for their coffee and save a little $ on refills.

Rick M.Rick Montgomery: Mm... Espresso milkshakes...

Brewer's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

8. Brewer's Cafe

8.5
1125 Bainbridge St (at W 12th St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Manchester · 8 tips and reviews

KiraKira: Great almond milk latte

Katie P.Katie Phipps: Vanilla latte was amazing and the friendly faces added to the wonderful atmosphere

Rhea J.Rhea Joyner: The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great. This will definitely become a regular spot. #brewerscafe #twoblackdads

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

9. Sugar Shack Donuts

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

Carter R.Carter Ritchie: Donuts are the bomb for sure, but did you know this is also a top-tier espresso and coffee spot?

Alexsis R.Alexsis Rodgers: Espresso donuts. #NomNom

Lynn A.Lynn Abraham: samoa & cafe mocha. I know there are always new flavors, please try to have your decision made prior to reaching the counter

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

10. 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

Lauren G.Lauren Gwaley: They have Bev's ice cream. Get Espresso Oreo.

Steve J.Steve Jones: Try the espresso oreo. It's so good!

S R.S R: Damn good espresso

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

11. 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

Nicole M.Nicole McMullin: I tried the caramel latte at Lift and it was yummy. Read more.

Zachary B.Zachary Bolton: The baristas are really friendly and make a mean cup of coffee. Try the white mocha latte. Its my favorite on cold fall mornings :)

Margo P.Margo P: Love the chocolate covered espresso beans!

Shockoe Espresso & Roastery is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

12. Shockoe Espresso & Roastery

7.4
104 Shockoe Slip (E. Cary St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Shockoe Slip · 37 tips and reviews

Mary F.Mary FO: Highly reco the Espresso Shake. Worth the wait while they "shake" it up.

Bob K.Bob Knorpp: The Shockoe Shake is the best milkshake ever. 2 shots of espresso w/ the creamiest ice cream.

Erica A.Erica Archer: ESPRESSO, please

Black Hand Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

13. Black Hand Coffee Company

7.7
3101 Patterson Ave (at Belmont Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Museum District · 41 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Owner Clay Gilbert uses Central American beans for his espresso and drip coffee. He also offers an excellent selection of 30 craft beers.

Anthony G.Anthony Gomez: Decent coffee. Small & cozy, good vibe, good bagels. They didn't know what a cortado was though. Said they are more "dialed down". For a better overall experience go to Lamplighter.

Nicole W.Nicole Walker: Lattes, dog friendly!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Richmond.

14. Starbucks

8.4
5001 Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · 10 tips and reviews

Aiden K.Aiden Kirchner: Try the Cafe Mocha, its so good. Its the best. Yum!

Nick W.Nick Wittkofski: I'll make you a tasty drink

Nick W.Nick Wittkofski: Now that it's getting warmer, try your favorite hot drink iced!

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

15. Sub Rosa Bakery

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

Brittany J.Brittany Jobes: Best latte I've had in awhile. The pain au chocolat was delicious too!

Francisco R.Francisco Ruscalleda: All pastries but specially the borek...Yum!

Molly S.Molly Szkotak: If you don't get the fig & manchego croissant you dumb.