Lab By Alchemy Coffee - Richmond

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 this is probably my favorite shop in Richmond. They consistently have Recluse coffee which is local and excellent along with exciting guest roasters. They'll do a wide variety of pour overs and they'll do them hot OR iced, which I love. And the staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and overall very cool. My one big complaint is that the default iced latte is a cold brew latte. It's nice but very different from one with espresso. I feel like it's as weird as someone giving me an Americano when I asked for drip. Also! I love the idea of a living wage, but $15 an hour is still pretty paltry for city living, so the ability to tip would be nice as well. Still, this place is a must if you're getting coffee in Richmond.

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 favorite). The price may seem high to some, but they build tip into it so it’s honestly super fair in my opinions. Love supporting businesses that pay their employees a living wage.

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

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 latte was amazing! A really great treat to come by and visit.

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