Riverbend Roastery
2623 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Crema's Take
“Riverbend Roastery is a thoughtfully run neighborhood spot in Richmond where inventive seasonal specials sit comfortably alongside classic espresso drinks, and the s'mores latte (complete with toasted marshmallows) hints at their creative spirit. The beautiful brick and tile space draws an genuine mix of students, families, and regulars who come for excellent coffee and fresh breakfast sandwiches, but stay for the welcoming, community-rooted atmosphere that feels intentional rather than trendy. Whether you're grabbing whole beans to take home or settling in for a slow morning, this is the kind of place that gets better the more often you visit.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This is my second time at Riverbend Roastery and I will definitely be back more often. I loved my breakfast sandwich (egg and cheese) and my iced s’mores latte. As you can see, they toast two marshmallows to put on top. I’ll be coming back here because everything I had was delicious, but mostly because of the experience. I spilled my first smores latte (in quite dramatic fashion) and a very nice person got up to help me and my friend clean it up. A barista also came over to help with wet cloths and told me they were making me a replacement right now. It was so kind of everyone to help me. Riverbend Roastery is a safe space - even for spills! Thanks again!
Love this place. Inventive specials plus good classic drinks. And the bagel sandwiches are really fresh and tasty. Good vibe as well. Nice mix of students, families and the like. It’s always a good day when I get to go to Riverbend. A true community joint.
Riverbend is exactly what a neighborhood coffee shop should be: welcoming, intentional, and rooted in community. The coffee is excellent, the food is great, and the atmosphere is warm and genuinely inviting. Some reviewers—especially those with only a handful of contributions—may miss the bigger picture. Coffee itself is built on global, diverse communities, and pretending that business exists separate from people, values, or dignity just isn’t realistic. Riverbend is clear about who they are: a place that believes all people deserve respect and that communities are worth protecting. That’s not “mixing politics and business.” That’s having values. And those values show up in how they treat customers, staff, and the neighborhood they’re part of. If you want great coffee in a space that supports all people, Riverbend is absolutely worth your time. If that makes you uncomfortable, this probably isn’t your place—and that’s okay. They’re doing just fine without that kind of business.
I love it here. Delicious coffee, fresh beans for at home at a reasonable price. Welcoming atmosphere, you really can't go wrong! Gets a bit busy on the weekend but they have a huge staff working and it moved very fast.
Riverbend Inn is a gorgeous spot with tall tiled ceilings, brick walls, and progressive vibes. Great coffee with plenty of variety (and whole beans to buy). The ciabatta with egg and bacon was tasty, well-seasoned, and the outdoor space is lovely.
Crema Reviews
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