Black Hand Coffee Co
3101 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA
Crema's Take
“This Richmond gem strikes that sweet spot between serious espresso craftsmanship and welcoming neighborhood hangout, with a dog-friendly outdoor patio that's genuinely worth lingering on. The real draw is their specialty drinks—particularly a standout dirty chai with serious spice—paired with surprisingly affordable, homestyle breakfast items that feel like they were made in someone's kitchen rather than a cafe. Fair warning though: quality can vary from visit to visit, so you might want to build a relationship with the baristas to dial in your perfect cup.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly.
Google Reviews
Cheers to the first Monday of 2026! This is a nice little spot and the coffee is premium.
I really enjoy this location and the café overall, but the drinks are just too inconsistent from visit to visit. Whether it’s flavor, milk ratio, or temperature, I never quite know what I’m going to get. My polite suggestion would be to have someone in place long-term who can…
I think I may have just found my new favorite coffee shop in Richmond! First off, compared to other coffee spots in the area, this place is so affordable. For a French muffin with sausage and egg, a bagel with sausage, and two drinks, we spent just $20! At a lot of other cafes,…
The dirty chai is impeccable, very spicy. I also had a sausage egg n cheese on an English muffin that honestly tasted like a home cooked one. Outdoor patio is dog friendly and an absolute vibe. The inside is a little small but they’ve done a great job optimizing the space they…
Great little treasure inside of the city, right outside our airBnB. Staff was friendly and helpful with great suggestions. Cutely decorated and the coffee was delicious! Breakfast was yummy also, they were out of some items but the bacon egg and cheese bagels were really good…
Crema Reviews
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