5 Underrated Bakeries in Downtown, Richmond VA Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 9 bakeries in Downtown, Richmond VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers smaller bakeries in Downtown Richmond VA that have strong Google ratings but fewer than 400 reviews. A business qualified if it was rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and 9 qualifying businesses were considered. The order follows the ranking used for this list. Hours, price ranges and attributes come from each listing, and the review points come from public customer reviews. Each entry stands on its own, so you can compare opening times and what customers say before you visit.
#1
B-Side Bakehouse
★ 5 (85 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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B-Side Bakehouse is at 707 N Sheppard St in Richmond, rated 5 from 85 reviews, with a price range of $1 to $10. It is open most days from 8 am to 2 pm, with shorter Monday and Tuesday hours. The listing shows coffee, breakfast, takeaway, a free parking lot and free street parking. Reviewers mention a bacon egg and cheese croissant, a pistachio croissant, an espresso chip cookie and a rosemary loaf, and describe the staff as friendly and welcoming.
Best for: Croissants and savory breakfast
- Address
- 707 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon 8 am–12 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue 8 am–12 pm; Wed 8 am–2 pm
#2
Europa Crust
★ 4.9 (180 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Europa Crust is at 1321 1/2 E Main St in Richmond, rated 4.9 from 180 reviews, with a price range of $1 to $10. It is open Tuesday to Friday, with shorter Saturday hours, and closed on Mondays and Sundays. The listing shows delivery, in-store pickup, breakfast and coffee. Reviewers mention a sweet bread, a rye bread and a five grain sourdough, and some say the bread stays fresh for several days. Free samples are offered before buying.
Best for: Sourdough and rye bread
- Address
- 1321 1/2 E Main St Apt 111, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–5 pm; Tue 11 am–5 pm; Wed 11 am–5 pm
#3
Fat Rabbit
★ 4.8 (290 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Fat Rabbit is at 2025 Venable St in Richmond, rated 4.8 from 290 reviews, with a price range of $10 to $20. It opens early, from 6:30 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends, and is closed on Mondays. The listing shows dine-in seating, wifi, breakfast, coffee and a gluten-free option. Reviewers mention lattes, a quiche, a summer cookie and whipped coffee, and one family says the gluten-free options suit a celiac diet.
Best for: Gluten-free options and coffee
- Address
- 2025 Venable St, Richmond, VA 23223, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7:30 am–3 pm; Sun 7:30 am–3 pm; Thu 6:30 am–3 pm; Tue 6:30 am–3 pm; Wed 6:30 am–3 pm
#4
Up All Night Bakery
★ 4.8 (209 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Up All Night Bakery is at 1221 Bellevue Ave in Richmond, rated 4.8 from 209 reviews, with a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Wednesday to Friday from 7 am to 1 pm and on weekends from 7 am to noon, and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The listing shows takeaway, breakfast and free street parking. Reviewers mention an orange croissant bun, a peach braid and pimento cheese croissants, and describe the service as quick. Coffee is limited to a self-serve station.
Best for: Orange and savory pastries
- Address
- 1221 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–1 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–12 pm; Sun 7 am–12 pm; Thu 7 am–1 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 7 am–1 pm
#5
Pies and Cakes
★ 4.8 (31 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Pies and Cakes is at 701 W Clay St in Richmond, rated 4.8 from 31 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, and closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The listing has no attributes and no price range. Reviewers mention an olive oil cake, cookies, cupcakes and a giant chocolate chip cookie cake for a birthday. One reviewer describes a pizza that must be pre-ordered, and others mention a custom wedding cake.
Best for: Custom and celebration cakes
- Address
- 701 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–3 pm; Tue 9 am–3 pm; Wed 9 am–3 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 bakeries in Downtown, Richmond VA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Fat Rabbit opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated bakery on this list?
B-Side Bakehouse ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 85 reviews. Europa Crust is second at 4.9 from 180 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Richmond VA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Europa Crust, at 5 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: B-Side Bakehouse $1–10; Europa Crust $1–10; Fat Rabbit $10–20; Up All Night Bakery $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for B-Side Bakehouse, Fat Rabbit and Up All Night Bakery.
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