"Hi there, new to Richmond person here. Abi's has been a go-to study spot for me the last week or two. The coffee is AMAZING* (Had to edit the review from good to amazing! Having a cappuccino right now and I don't think I've had a better cappuccino in my life.), the pastries are great, but what makes this place special is the atmosphere and the people. Books everywhere and coffee smells! Perfect atmosphere. Two quick stories to share about the people though. My first interaction with Abi's was spotting them during a run and deciding I needed the caffeine to go the extra mile, pun intended. I asked the barista if they would mind doing the iced latte into my water bottle and she didn't even bat an eye and said "Heck yes! Need that juice to go the distance!" Then this morning, Keith, the owner, made a small mistake and immediately caught and fixed it without me even noticing an error was made. I doubt I would have noticed too as I was lacking the caffeine to function. Each and every time I've come in, the staff have been welcoming, warm, positive, kind, and willing to chat! So Abi's is going to become a local favorite for me during my years living in Richmond!"

"This is my favorite coffee shop in RVA, I bring everyone I know here (pics of my parents and I enjoying Abi’s on their visit from FL!). Warm atmosphere, delicious coffee and treats with creative seasonal options, lots of books to peruse and even headphones to listen in on a record player. Yes, it’s a cozy space and understandably gets crowded- I recommend early morning hours to beat the rush or simply taking a walk while you wait for your coffee. I’ve always found a place to sit during my visits. I recommend this spot 110%!"

"I loved the lavender rooibos chai latte with oatmilk - thank you for the rec! I found some books I’d been searching for, too. It was a nice place, and I would go back here again!"

"This coffeeshop feels like you’re in a movie! So perfectly cozy. Amazing art, unique gifts to purchase. I absolutely loved the jalapeño cheddar bagel, and being a bagel connoisseur I am not easily impressed by many bagels! Latte was amazing as well. This was a great spot to work with fast WiFi and many seating options - I visited around 10am on a Monday and it was quiet with some really nice music playing. I’ll be back here again and again!"

"The heartwarmingest coffee shop around. A hushed library vibe doesn’t preclude an intimate conversation - and instead works as a positive filter for meaningful words. The service and coffee/espresso drinks were both a delight."