Joes Inn, best diner in the fan. Get the pancakes or French toast for the table! Or as we call it “table cakes!” go across the street after to check out Shields Market
North End, smoothies and breakfast burrito in the fan
Chewys, grab a bagel in Carytown
Nates, grab a bagel in Scott’s Addition or Carytown
Can Can, Richmond’s “Le Dip” great spot for a fun brunch in Carytown
Early Bird Biscuit, breakfast biscuits and they have Blanchards Coffee
Westhampton Pharmacy, great casual spot!
Coffee spots
Stella’s, grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich on Grove or any of their locations
Idle Hands, best fresh pastries in town! Liza’s fav spot for coffee in the Fan
Blanchards Coffee, Richmond staple, Broad Street or the fan
Taste, best sandwiches on Grove. Don’t forget taste sauce!
Garnetts, adorable sandwich and salad restaurant in the fan
Jardin, wine bar in the fan. Get the charcuterie!
Jack Browns, best burger in town! On Grove
Stella’s, the restaurant on Lafayette or the market. Amazing Greek food! Reservations for restaurant open up more day before, put Resy notifications on.
ZZQ, best BBQ in town, located in Scott's Addition
Edo’s Squid, Eduardo’s favorite restaurant. Call for reservations
Lafayette Tavern, Immaculate vibes and martinis
Uliveto, Italian / Mediterranean in the Fan. Get the lemon pasta!
Gersi, owned by the same group as Uliveto. Small Italian spot!
Lillian, oyster bar. Great for 2 people, all bar seating.
Lolitas, Mexican spot in Carytown. Great drinks!
VMFA: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts houses a remarkable permanent collection of more than 50,000 works of art from almost every major world culture
Great areas to explore by foot:
The Fan: One of Richmond's most iconic neighborhoods, The Fan is known for its beautiful historic homes, tree-lined streets, and local coffee shops. It's the perfect place for a leisurely walk and to experience the city's historic charm.
Carytown: This shop-lined street features locally owned boutiques, bookstores, cafés, restaurants, and the historic Byrd Theatre. It's a great place to spend an afternoon browsing, grabbing a meal, or enjoying dessert
Scott's Addition: A lively neighborhood known for its breweries, cideries, distilleries, coffee roasters, and restaurants. Whether you're looking for a casual drink, great food, or a fun afternoon, Scott's Addition is one of Richmond's most popular destinations. Be sure to check out Ballast for a quick bite at Yellow umbrella, a great meal at Slack Tide, or a cocktail at Cirrus
The James River: One of Richmond's greatest natural attractions, the James River offers scenic walking trails, river overlooks, and beautiful views of the city.