Richmond's Cozy, Caffeinated, and Queer Cafés
Photo courtesy of Riverbend Roastery Facebook
Fall is here, the flannels are out (were they ever really put away?), and Richmond’s coffee scene is serving all kinds of cozy. From queer-owned cafés to proudly inclusive hangouts, these spots are bringing caffeine and community all season long.
Riverbend Roastery is a queer-owned spot in Church Hill serving up ethically and consciously sourced beans. They are committed to being “a place to gather, appreciate community & drink excellent coffee.”
Gold Lion Community Café has a barista bar serving products from Afterglow roasters, chai and coffee items made with Oatly milk, and a mix of classic items like lattes and more personal items like the chai recipe made from a family recipe.
By Any Beans Necessary is a bit of a one-stop shop for Richmond’s queer community. Not only is it a coffee shop promising a living wage to employees, but this queer and non-binary-owned space is also home to a bookstore with an emphasis on queer and radical books (and children’s books), and a showcase for local queer makers and small business owners to sell their items and build their businesses.
B Boys Coffee is a new Black and queer-owned coffee joint in Fulton Hill, promising cool vibes and a focus on community. Keep an eye out for pop-ups and opportunities to join them at upcoming events!
Eddie Rose Coffee is a mobile coffee shop serving the Richmond area. They focus on “creating joyful connections with every cup,” and often bring that joy to queer-focused community events.
Minglewood Bake Shop is a vegan/vegetarian spot in Carytown serving up savory items like cheddar bay biscuits, warming cups of coffee, and an array of sweets including custom cakes.
So pull that flannel a little tighter and make the rounds. Richmond’s queer-owned and LGBTQ-friendly cafés are here to keep you cozy, caffeinated, and connected all season long.