Coffee Quarter in Bury

Blanchard’s coffee lived up to the hype! We visited from out of town, and we stopped by twice. Our first trip to the cafe, we ordered a bottomless drip coffee, a cappuccino with oat milk and a chocolate chip cookie to stay and sit. We enjoyed a window seat with our young child, who enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and booth seating. We were there on a Friday morning, so I noticed a lot of people working remotely from the shop. We visited again on our way out of town, and enjoyed our same coffee order again with a delicious muffin. 10/10 would recommend. Update (Nov 2024): Came back a few years later and still delighted with my experience. They expanded the seating space to include more indoor and outdoor seating. I really enjoyed my seasonal latte and a taste of their holiday blend.

This review is for Blanchard's Coffee beans. They are just amazing.

Richmond had so many great coffee spots, And Blanchard's ranks highest among them. Beartrap Espresso is my daily driver at home, and with the ample space provided at the Broad St location, it's the perfect meeting spot. Love it!

Seasonal coffee ☕️ 😋 must try every flavor.

Mid coffee. Not bad not great. Not worth the hype. Looks as if it gets good reviews simply for some millennial aesthetic.

If you like a good strong coffee this is the place to go to. I had a oatmilk latte. It was just the right temperature, nice foam and you could taste the coffee over the oatmilk. Will go again.

By far the best coffee served in Richmond. They're traditionalists in flavor and approach, always prioritizing quality of the drinks they served. Over the years, I've come dozens of times and the quality remains unmoved- something very difficult to accomplish with waves of staff changes over time. The food options are limited, with focus on drink quality. Its so good y'all, just go. They also have great hours and incredibly fast wifi - a great spot to settle into for some remote work.

Coffee was fine. I've had Blanchard's beans before but the coffee made at this location was only passable really. Definitely will come back for the beans later

Not that much of options to choose.

Excellent coffee and service. The whole layout is perfect too with great seating and some of the most friendly and talented baristas. The beans are roasted very well and I haven’t had a bad pull of espresso there ever. Prices are completely fair and honestly cheap for the quality.

Very good coffee, wish they had more sizes and roasts on the bar

Bourgeoisie watering hole, with college student baristas, not my cup of tea(or should I say coffee) 🧐

First time here, loved the simplicity and vibe! We had iced coffee, and it was very good. Hubby had their croissant and I had the raspberry cream cheese Danish. The croissant was very good, fluffy, light buttery taste, definitely recommend! The raspberry cream cheese Danish was a taste of heaven with extra love on top! Yes, I definitely recommend and will be back!

As someone who isn’t a coffee person, I’m always on the hunt for cafes that make a good matcha latte and there aren’t that many in Richmond. Blanchard’s was a pleasant surprise! I got my iced matcha latte with oat milk and honey and it was pretty good and reasonably priced. That, on top of being a nice place to work means I will definitely come by again!

Top tier coffee and space especially after the expansion. The wifi is fast and staff are friendly. Great place for a chat or to work.

Blanchards has such great coffee! And the atmosphere is great! I would highly recommend checking it out! It’s one of the top shops in Richmond.

Our favorite local coffee spot. We usually just pop in for coffee take-away or to re-up on (handshake) coffee beans. The inside is very minimalist type style and the sound of chatter carries. It’s typically busy so that’s just something to consider if you’re looking for a quiet cozy vibe. They also have a covered outdoor area that is super tight too. Always quick service and on point!

One of best coffee shops in area. They dont have almond milk however only oat

Had the iced coffee during a meeting. Pretty tasty, and they have a ton of different options to add to your coffee such as oat milk! Great spot to work or meet and grab some bean juice.

Service amazing stuff is great atmosphere is awesome can drink your coffee inside or outside

Great coffee. Just attended the Gesha Coffee class and sampling. Very informative. Will be attending more events. Expanded space a plus.

Really crowded, but the coffee and food was incredible. I've been trying to recreate their overnight oats. Please send the recipe!!

Unfortunately if you want the coffee, you have to endure the rude service and the pressure to tip. If you don’t tip, they won’t say a word and will glare at you

If you add 9 parts Midnight Oil to 1 part Spring, you get a rich coffee with the flavors in Spring. (Midsummers Night🧚‍♀️)

Stopped by on a Wednesday morning, and the place was busy. Had the dark roast drip coffee, and it was excellent. The chocolate croissant was fresh and flaky. A little pricey, but then again, most things are these days.

Best coffee in RVA hands down! Sit, relax or ball out caffeinated. You won’t regret making BC your #1 place for everything coffee!!!! Like an artisan meal in a cup!!!

Been coming here for coffee for a year , always love they seasonal lattes !! 😍😍 And very exited to see they're expanding they seating space and outdoor space . They even have some free class to attend . Please chek them out if you love coffee 😍😍😍

My favorite iced latte is here -- love their beans, vibes, and service.

i’ve had a couple of really good lattes here, but the past recent visits, they seem to making my lattes with drip coffee rather than espresso shots.. the taste isn’t bad but it really does mess with the consistency and taste of what i was expecting. not really interested in paying $6 for a cup of iced coffee with milk when lattes are more expensive.

Very clean, informative staff, and great selection of products. Great local coffee!

What a beautiful lively cafe!! I ordered Mocca and I think it is the best in town. 😋

Blanchards coffee, really wanted to support local but you aren’t dog friendly. Maybe post this on your front door and google maps site so people don’t make the effort when accompanied by furbabies .

Service was quick. Not a lot of room to sit in the lobby, almost every table had someone camped out with a laptop. Ordered two different drinks, both lacked flavor. I will return at some point to give it a second try.

There wasn't anything BAD about visiting here. However the menus placement and overly minimal vibe took away my ability to customize the coffee. Personally I'm looking for a Starbucks level of personalization but maybe just like two syrup options? Maybe a non oat dairy free option? Another bothersome part of the visit was the lack of standing space while you wait for the coffee. Nothing is worse than standing still and still somehow being in everyone's way. Finally comes the coffee itself. Personally I like a lighter roast and the cappuccino I got was definitely not that. It wasn't poorly roasted or bad quality coffee just not really want I like in my beverage. All in all there isn't anything offensive about the shop and the employees were nice and what not. Just some things I would like changed if I could do so.

This is a great place to study ! Would highly recommend to go if you just want to vibe or study ☘️🌺

A favorite Richmond coffee! They have all the options at no extra charge to add yourself. Including oatmilk and honey

I am so so picky about coffee, and this is one of my all time favorites…definitely the best coffee in Richmond by FAR imo. Coffee is just deep and rich and so good! Atmosphere is clean and bright and staff is friendly and talented. We keep coming back !

I order pickup from Blanchard's pretty much M-F. Consistently great coffee in a timely manner and excellent customer service. They’re also one of the only coffee shops in Richmond that doesn’t charge additional money for non-dairy milk options, I’m assuming it’s just reflected in their overall prices, which I adore. Highly recommended from a vanilla latte lover.

Cute place. They only have coffee and some cold beverage, no tea.

This coffee shop is all style no substance. I ordered a double shot espresso which came back incredibly sour - it was tough to get down. Please guys, feel free to hire all the hipsters you want, just ask them to pay attention when you're explaining the brew.

I gladly give Blachards and its staff 5 stars, but I give its customers 2.5. Do better Richmond... try not to have your 12 person meetings in a cute, grab-in go/ couple setting. There's just enough seating for people to screen their Tinder dates or wait on their oil changes. Show some respect

Sadly, not going back. Iced drinks loaded with too much ice. Hot drinks sometimes served lukewarm. No prices marked on the bagged coffee beans. When it's good it's good, but we've had too many inconsistent experiences recently

Visited 1/6/23 while on a trip Good atmosphere for a rainy day Had the Colombia on drip Brewed a little too dark, disguising some of the fruiter notes Barista had mercy on an out-of-tower who didn’t understand bottomless cup system and gave me a refill Would come again

Delicious coffee, great location, good seating!

Definitely like this spot. This location is beautiful, the shop is clean and tidy, but I would like them offer another alternative milks no just oats, Almond, hemp will be wonderful.

Their basics are very good but if you ask for anything speciality, it’s very underwhelming and they’re essentially ripping you off 🥴

Hands down, Alissa made the best oat milk cappuccino ever with Blanchard’s single origin. Love everything about Blanchard’s coffee and their cafes. Great atmosphere, wonderful staff infusing lots of love and soul into the morning ritual of starting the day.

Very clean café and the vanilla oatmilk latte was delicious! Customer service was wonderful.

The barista was so nice and my iced vanilla latte was fantastic!

Really great coffee. Smiling faces and happy to serve!!

Trendy, bright, and friendly staff combine with a good location to make this Blanchard’s a favorite spot. The lighting and materials give the inside space a warm and inviting glow while the coffee keeps you around.

I love this place and the staff is always delightful. Of course, the coffee is great, but they’ve got these blueberry muffins and cranberry muffins that are out of this world. Perfect with a cup of coffee!

Definitely love this spot, grab a bag of coffee or two, all of their beans have been top notch. This location is absolutely beautiful, the shop is very clean and tidy, the staff is friendly and the service was very quick. Also seems to been a good place to hang out or study, but it was pretty busy, even on a Sunday!

I have a lovely experience every time :) Staff members are all friendly and courteous and I appreciate that they reserve the larger tables for groups of 2+! I’ve only ever sat in alone, but the bar area is super cute, as is the overall atmosphere of the shop. I also love to get fresh beans from here and they’ve got a variety for you to choose from. Their seasonal drinks are fun and that strawberry oat latte has a chokehold on me because it’s just so yummy!!

Good coffee. Nice service. No politics.

Worst espresso I have ever had. Very bitter and sour taste. Cloudy when poured over ice. Employees could not describe tasting notes when asked (prior to ordering)

I really hate giving Blanchards one star because the coffee is amazing and lives up to specialty standards. But the customer service is just bad. You walk in - to any of the three locations - and are immediately greeted with a glum, what can I get you, no matter what day and location. Rather than a hi how are you? What can I get you? When you ask questions such as what they have on espresso and such it’s quickly answered and dismissed rather than seen as a point of conversation. It’s almost like any point of contact with the customer is seen as a chore instead of a privelege. Not to mention, their sign that you cannot take pictures if there’s others in it is so small and Ill-placed that anyone is going to miss it. And why would you not take pictures of the beautiful space. But if you do, you’ll be asked - aggressively- to not take pictures and to see their policy. Which I’ve spoken with dozens and dozens of people who all disagree and find it pointless. It’s impossible to take pictures of a space without people in it. And bothering them for “permission” is interrupting their workflow. All around it’s a great space but the service is below subpar. For specialty coffee we all know connection is the first step and Blanchards starkly misses that unfortunately. Which drastically affects drink quality more than we think. I revisit for the quality of coffee but always end up regretting it due to not feeling welcome even when we give a warm smile and welcome to the baristas.

Limited drink customization options. Long lines it capable baristas.

I only drink hot coffee that’s full of sweeteners and other fun things (basically breakfast dessert drink). HOWEVER at Blanchards I’m happy to get a regular ice latte because it’s JUST THAT GOOD. Whenever I go on a work day, I tell my coworkers “I went out of the way for the good coffee” instead of my usual drive thru options.

Great, simple coffee options and also a few rotating specialty options that are equally as good

Good coffee and service in a bright space convenient to GRTC Pulse. I love starting my day here. Bags of coffee beans are available for purchase.

Amazing coffee!!! Such an asset to Forest Hill and the Southside. Also…PLEASE update your hours on Google. I keep trying to go to you when Google says you’re open but you are closed

Blanchard's Coffee on Broad Street has truly mastered the art and science of coffee. Every visit is a delightful coffee journey. Their selection of single-origin beans is exceptional, and I never miss an opportunity to take home a bag, freshly roasted and bursting with unique flavors. The espresso service deserves special mention. Not only is the quality consistently top-notch, but the thoughtful addition of mineral water showcases their dedication to the true coffee experience. It's these nuances that elevate Blanchard's above the rest. And while I'm personally drawn to the espresso, my significant other swears by their cold brew. Smooth, rich, and perfectly brewed, it's her go-to pick-me-up on our visits. For anyone who truly values their coffee, Blanchard's Coffee on Broad Street is a beacon of excellence. Their passion for the bean and dedication to their craft shine through in every cup. Highly recommended!

Great space and yummy coffee (oat mil latte ).

Great coffee, lovely people, plenty of seating (depending on time of day)

Incredible coffee and pastries! We loved the vegan options and the summer drink specials were incredible. I wish there was a bit more seating but we really enjoyed it

Coffee was amazing but my Verizon hotspot doesn’t work well here, so I had to take a star off ): Lots of people working solo. Otherwise perfect. Their house wifi is ok so far, but you gotta ask the barista for the PW. Edit: I changed to 5 stars cause I literally can’t stop thinking about their vanilla latte, weeks after first trying it. Who cares about wifi? Not me.

Nice spot. Great coffee. Friendly staff. Thank you.

Inconsistent hot drinks...1st order amazing. 2nd order 2 days later was all foam and milk.

It seems like a cool cafe but not much seating and the cashier became really rude when I hit no tip. It’s not a restaurant I shouldn’t be obligated to tip you 🙄

such good coffee, great staff, and really good vegan treats

Put your roast dates on your bags you cowards. Otherwise, great coffee.. just know I know you dont advertise your roast dates because your beans arent very fresh

Didn't like the coffee and had to repeat my order 3 times for a single cup of coffee. Silly..and dunkin is better.

Highest quality coffee in Richmond! We are avid coffee drinkers and we love a smooth decadent cup of coffee. It’s not burnt, overly roasted coffee like most other coffee shops. Modern, clean, aesthetic inside. Reminds me of The Quirk hotels. Their focus is on high quality coffee so the food options are limited. Also great if you are non-dairy - it’s the only oat milk cappuccino/ latte that I’ve ever actually enjoyed! They also have a lot of non-dairy little pastries and yogurt and such. Great service too! I never wait more than 5 minutes. Their online ordering system actually works too (unlike many other small business). Overall - highest quality coffee. I can’t drink anywhere else now. It’s ruined me.

Really well balanced cortado, nice interior space.

Consistently a great experience.

Pretty over priced for what the coffee is. Have had a couple drinks from there now, all I'd consider pretty weak at best. For $7 a latte it's really gotta be pretty much perfect in my opinion, and this isn't close.

Had an excellent oat milk latte and I enjoyed a tasty baked good. Service staff was fast and courteous. Atmosphere is simple and inviting with adequate space for computer/phone work, free wifi and a "bottomless" cup of coffee.

Really good coffee, and great baristas. We did takeout but it looked like a nice space to hang out.

It’s important for the public to know that this is not bitter, sour coffee like Lamplighter. This is smooth, mellow coffee. It’s about $7 a latte & their sizes are small. Not recommended if you’re a true caffeine addict. A cute choice to sample seasonal drinks and feel uncannily like you’re in a Starbucks if you love Starbucks but don’t want to support them

Apparently they’ve taped off EVERY outlet and will kick you out if you use one. I got scolded by an employee saying this is not a library it’s a coffee shop… I usually love coming here to study but this experience was a huge turn off. What do you think? Is this acceptable?

Nice location with limited seating. Really good espresso but never been a fan of their drip, always on the weaker side

I love this coffee so much. Their special drinks are fantastic and when you get there early it's a great place to work remotely! I consistently do not like their pastries though. But hey, it's a coffee shop not a pastry shop!

One of the best lattes I've ever had! I tried the vanilla one (hot). Best coffee in Richmond and they have huge bags of premade lattes and coffee beans. Nowhere to sit, but I took mine to-go.

Their green tea latte was good, a shame that’s not what I ordered… wish I would have taken a sip before I was back on the road.

Best cappuccino in RVA, service is always professional, they know what they are doing!

I’m lucky to have this great coffee shop so close to home. I think their coffee is some of the best in town. They are very busy pretty often but still quick and friendly.

Cool local coffee chain. This location is an old service station but very modern looking inside. Sells beans, pre made iced coffee jugs and beer to go, as well as makes a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks. Sells cookies and small pastries as well.

The best matcha with honey and oatmilk I've ever had!

Great place to do a quick networking visit. Very yummy coffee, interesting vibe, very easy to park.

The barista somehow knew I was having a tough day and without hesitation showed me generosity and genuine kindness . I left with a great cup of coffee in hand and a new outlook on the day.

Blanchard's Coffee is by far the best tasting coffee I've had. They have vegan options for food and coffee drink's!

Good coffee, but on the expensive side

Blanchard’s is quite literally my favorite coffee shop. I live in Florida, however, anytime I’m visiting my parents I walk to Blanchard’s at least once daily 😅. This was my first time actually staying inside to work, since prior to this visit, they only had the pick-up window open. I had the holiday mocha and holy smokes that was so good I went back for another one the day after :). gorgeous place, lots of seating space, friendly staff & delicious coffee! Can’t have an RVA trip without Blanchard’s.

The espresso is rich and creamy… The vibe feels like a dystopian novel’s museum, but in a good way.

Great coffee. Loads of whole bean options for the home brewer.

Very nice neighborhood coffee shop. Comfortable, with a friendly & attentive staff. Short wait tines even with a full house. Some of the best coffee in town. Would recommend...

The iced coffee is the smoothest coffee I've ever had

We’ve been here twice and have a few issues… it’s hard to hear your order. There’s few noise dampeners so the acoustics can get quite loud which absolutely blocks out the order calling. The orders also take a bit of time to complete. I ordered a latte and waited almost 20 minutes for it. And the waiting area for the coffee is tight. You constantly feel like you’re in the way because the waiting area is also the walkthrough to get into the seating area. On top of this, their options are limited for coffee. Specifically the lack of nitro cold brew is noticeable.

I recently visited Blanchard's, a coffee shop with a sleek modern interior. The atmosphere of the shop is welcoming and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. But the real highlight of my visit was the cappuccino. It was hands down the best cappuccino that I've ever had. The froth was creamy and the coffee itself was rich and flavorful. I was truly impressed. However, I would not recommend Blanchard's if you're looking for food. The shop seems to be more focused on beverages and does not have much of a food selection. So if you're in the mood for a quick bite to eat, you may want to look elsewhere. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience at Blanchard's and would highly recommend it to anyone in search of a great cup of coffee.