The Lab by Alchemy Coffee

love there hot cocoa
love the interior decor
love the bakery
I have been here soo many times.
I'm always immediately greeted & the baristas are always friendly
The ambience inside is always so laid back.
The interior space is wide but not too many seats.
It's location is great for the area.
I usually walk so i'm none to complain about parking but being in VCU area it's hard to get parking. Great for tourist, college students, and coffee shop lovers.

Nice little piece in the RVA to get a really good cup of coffee.
Always fresh brewed to the taste

Amazing spot for coffee! Unfortunately they were out of food items when I went but it was later in the day so it makes sense. The ambiance is small and cozy with comfy seating at the front. The barista was very friendly and this has to be one of the best coffees I've had in a while! Parking can be a little difficult o find but so worth it.

I've had this on my list of RVA coffee shops and it exceeded my expectations! I loved the overall vibe and atmosphere as soon as you walk on. Music was playing so there was a slight upbeat energy but still a chill and relaxed vibe. I like they have a food menu beyond just pastries. I got the pumpkin chai latte (lite syrup) which was perfect and not too sweet.

Loved this place so much! It was such a beautiful space with lots of natural lighting. There is limited seating and it's located on VCU campus. The service was fast and I enjoyed my iced chai latte :)

Good vibes to be had! The barista (don't know her name oops) is awesome. She seems so comfortable and in her element. It's definitely somewhat busy in here and she's just doing really well keeping calm and focused, yet friendly and helpful.

Pour over (Ethiopian) is quite good. The flavor is very round at first. Sort of like raisins and burnt butter. Bitterness at the end. Would get again.

Didn't try any food items here.

Love this little shop! It's always nice to come in to anywhere with smiling faces and this definitely takes the cake on that!

I really liked The Lab by Alchemy Coffee!

This super hip place is serious about their coffee, and it shows! The menu offers drip, espresso, pour overs, cold press, and even chai, cocoa, and tea as other options.

I had a cafe au lait and a chai latte (homemade), and both were served super hot, super strong, and super delicious! Absolutely no bitterness, graininess, or any -nesses!

There was only one barista on shift, but they were super welcoming, informative, and very kind!

The place has plenty of tables and some counter seating, and it seems as many locals come here to do some work and/or to enjoy their beverages.

I'd love to go back and try out the rest of their coffee menu.

Parking is available on the side streets.

+well-made beverages
+friendly staff
+great space to enjoy/work/catch up
+parking on the side streets

One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had! Love the light, the vibe, and the amount of seating in this coffee shop. Very spacious and cozy and really good coffee

This small, not flashy coffee shop is what I consider to be *the* exact kind of place I want to find when I go out for coffee. On our travels South, we stopped early and were so happy with the result. This place is about high quality! Not a lot of food options (but some pastries which were delicious), and it wasn't about a loud vibe or a musical hang. It was just about some amazing espresso drinks created on a Strada. I had my usual latte and it was made exquisitely! Milk was perfectly textured. Espresso came out thick and syrupy. The resulting latte was amazing and the barista drew some very nice latte art. Overall the drink was smooth and tasty and exactly what I was hoping for. Overall, this is a 5 and the kind of espresso place that I tell everyone about. Do yourself a favor and if in the downtown Richmond vicinity and want an amazing espresso drink, visit The Lab!