Lamplighter Coffee Roasters

Tried this place for the first time. Coffee was good and plenty of seating, just wished there wasn’t a lot of unfiltered grounds in my drink :/

Lamplighter Coffee Roasters in downtown Richmond has such a great vibe — a bustling coffee shop with a cozy, lively feel that makes it especially nice on a rainy day. The atmosphere is exactly what you’d expect from a classic, local coffee spot. I tried the Brown Sugar Cardamom Latte since it was highly recommended, but honestly, it tasted more like a regular latte without the unique flavors I was hoping for. Still, the overall experience made up for it — friendly energy, good coffee shop hustle, and a welcoming place to relax or work for a bit. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in downtown Richmond and looking for that authentic coffeehouse experience.

One of the first coffee shops me and my wife found in Richmond almost a decade ago. And we’ve been regulars ever since. Their coffee bean blends are some of the best we’ve had, and we stop by every month to stock up on them so we can have great coffee at home. Get their breakfast burrito my way (sausage and bacon) slayer bagel, and Thai iced coffee are our favorites. I like the workers there, and the atmosphere. I feel extremely comfortable in their space. Thanks you guys!

This coffee shop has a very grungy and cozy atmosphere. It feels like more of the classic Richmond hipster vibe (as someone who grew up here). The seating is limited if you come on the weekend but the outdoor seating increases the area a good bit when the weather is nice. The bagel sandwich was perfectly good and worth the price, but nothing to write home about. I got the cardamom latte and it was great. I’d maybe try to avoid its busiest times but I’d recommend going to this coffee shop.

Nice spot for a coffee and some reading/working. Line was long but moved fast, and I only ordered a drip coffee. They had an 8oz size which was great! I sat inside by the front window and enjoyed a leisurely hour reading and catching up on some work. There’s outdoor seating too but it was a bit chilly for me. I can see why this was recommended to me!