The best coffee in Richmond

Specialty coffee in Richmond, Virginia, is anchored in this guide by Blanchard's Coffee, a local roaster working in the city since 2005.

Blanchard's roasts signature blends and single-origin coffees in Richmond and runs three cafés of its own. The Broad Street flagship has recently expanded with space for coffee education, more seating and a patio. A second café serves Forest Hill, and a third, the Morris Street coffee store, sits near the Fan District and the Museum District.

The listing here is small and centered on one roaster, so it reads as a single house style across several neighborhoods rather than a survey of the whole city. Expect espresso drinks and drip made with fresh local roasts, and whole-bean bags to take home.