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Richmond's Food & Cafe Scene
From Sichuan spice to alpine brasseries, cold brew to craft cocktails — Richmond's culinary scene is one of the most underrated in the country. Photographed by the community.
All Food & Cafes
Parks
Belle Isle
River island with rapids trails and some of the best sunset views in the city.
Manchester
Photography Spots
Libby Hill Park
The best city skyline view in Richmond — stunning at golden hour and night.
Church Hill
Food
Brenner Pass
Alpine-inspired brasserie in a stunning converted warehouse.
Scott's Addition
Landmarks
Brown's Island
Outdoor event space on the James River, perfect for golden hour captures.
Downtown
Cafes
Cobra Cabana
Disco balls, tropical vibes, frozen cocktails. The most fun bar in RVA.
Carytown
Neighborhoods
Jackson Ward
Richmond's historic Black cultural neighborhood — jazz murals, Victorian rowhouses.
Jackson Ward
Cafes
Lamplighter Coffee
Moody roastery with exposed brick and warm Edison-bulb light — very photogenic.
Museum District
Food
Laura Lee's
Bottomless brunch on Floyd Ave. The Creole benedict is worth the wait.
The Fan
Parks
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Sprawling botanical garden with incredible seasonal bloom photography.
Lakeside
Parks
Maymont Park
Victorian estate with Japanese gardens and resident wildlife.
Byrd Park
Landmarks
Monument Avenue
Historic boulevard with classical architecture and evolving public art.
Museum District
Neighborhoods
Oregon Hill
Compact historic neighborhood perched above the James River with stunning views.
Oregon Hill
Food
Peter Chang's
Legendary Sichuan cuisine. The neon signs at night make for striking photography.
Near West End
Parks
Pony Pasture Rapids
White-water rapids on the James, ideal for action and long-exposure shots.
Huguenot
Neighborhoods
Scott's Addition
Craft brewery and mural district. Every block has a wall-to-wall mural.
Scott's Addition
Hidden Gems
Shockoe Bottom
Industrial warehouse district by the river, great for urban decay photography.
Shockoe
Cafes
Strange Matter Coffee
Rock and roll cafe with incredible pour-overs, vinyl records, and great natural light.
Museum District
Neighborhoods
The Fan
Fan-shaped grid of Victorian row houses, one of the most photographed in RVA.
The Fan
Food
The Roosevelt
Farm-to-table in a Victorian rowhouse. Historic setting, incredible seasonal menu.
Church Hill
Landmarks
VMFA
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — iconic architecture and stunning sculpture garden.
Museum District