The Lab by Alchemy Coffee

The Lab by Alchemy Coffee

814 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

★★★★★4.6(420 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“The Lab by Alchemy Coffee is a welcoming downtown Richmond hub where espresso-focused drinks shine—their seasonal specialties and notably strong drip coffee earn serious devotion from regulars, while the knowledgeable baristas (especially fan-favorite Brandy) genuinely enjoy chatting about their beans. It's a solid choice for laptop work with reliable wifi and convenient plug access, offering better value than nearby chains and a clean, inviting space that feels equally suited to a quick caffeine run or a longer stay.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A laptop-friendly spot, quick-grab. Pastries on the menu. Wifi.

Craft espressoPastriesLaptop friendlySpecialty drinksTraditional drinksWifiQuick grab

Google Reviews

Clinton Lewis
★★★★★3 months ago

Great little space to stop in and grab a cup of coffee. Staff was super friendly on site. I only got a cappuccino on one of those really cold days and it was great. Place was clean and inviting.

C H
★★★★★5 months ago

TLDR: It’s cheaper than Dunkin which is on the same block. Don’t bother with the food/pastries, but definitely try their seasonal drinks. 🤤😋 Best coffee in the downtown Richmond area!! The Baristas are always nice. They work with local and fair trade coffee roasters. The…

Global Bilal
★★★★★7 months ago

The best coffee spot in Richmond, VA. Brandy is the sweetest person ever, she is always a breath of fresh air. The drip coffee is the strongest in the area if your into strong coffee.

Alicia Wright
★★★★★7 months ago

As far as work environment, they’ve got benches and plugs underneath. Haven’t had an issue with wifi, but you do have to sign up for an account with VCU, confirm your email, and the sign in. Music was screamo at some points, so that wasn’t your typical coffee shop work vibe 😂.…

M F
★★★★★7 months ago

What a treat!! Stopped by on 9/28 on my way back to DC and needed some coffee to keep me going. The baristas were SO NICE, super happy to chat with me about their coffee beans and the history of their shop. They really take pride in what they do and it shows. The cortado was…

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