Sub Rosa Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

1. Sub Rosa Bakery

9.3
620 N 25th St (Jefferson Ave.), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren McMullen: Fig & Manchego tart, chocolate croissant, almond croissant (only on weekends), and I dare share the *dramatic pause* chocolate bomb. <<<currently closed for inspection>>>

KelseyKelsey: chocolate croissants are awesome

RVANewsRVANews: Sub Rosa bakes nearly perfect croissants, but they also know how to add the right ingredients to elevate the humble roll. Our favorite version is the salami and cheese croissant.

Whisk is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

2. Whisk

8.3
2100 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Shockoe Bottom · 12 tips and reviews

Tess D.Tess Dixon: Delicious. Try the kouign-amann. Made with croissant dough but with sugar packed between the layers that caramelizes as it bakes.

Rachel L.Rachel L: The macaron was so sweet

Michael C.Michael Carter: Get a macaron just trust me

Can Can Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

3. Can Can Brasserie

9.1
3120 W Cary St (btwn S Auburn & S Belmont Ave), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Carytown · 131 tips and reviews

Chrissy F.Chrissy Fitzgerald: Best croissants in town. You can choose from chocolate, almond & butter. Get there at 7am, when they are fresh out of the oven. Go on Mondays for $5 French wine by the glass.

AimeeAimee: Get yourself an almond croissant. So. Good.

Molly S.Molly Szkotak: Stop by early morning for a latte and a freshly baked almond croissant. It's Richmond's own Balthazar!

Well-Made Pastry Alliance is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

4. Well-Made Pastry Alliance

8.9
2707 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 28 tips and reviews

KiraKira: Try the canelé, perfectly crispy on the outside and custard like in the center. It's delicious and surprisingly gluten free.

Josh C.Josh Conrad: Get the toast with cheese and a canelé. It'll take you some time to eat, which means you get to meet new friends.

Dwight S.Dwight Smith: Its all about the Canelés. Buy them. Eat them. And smile. :)

Strawberry Street Market is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

5. Strawberry Street Market

7.9
415 Strawberry St (btw Hanover Ave & Park Ave), Richmond, VA
Grocery Store · The Fan · 13 tips and reviews

Ali C.Ali Croft: I dream about the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant

Nina S.Nina Stoddard: $3 gets you a freshly made egg & cheese croissant sandwich. mmm

Eric M.Eric Meyers: They have an awesome import beer selection for a small market. Go for a Sapporo!

Plant Zero Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

6. Plant Zero Cafe

8.1
7 E 3rd St, Richmond, VA
Café · Old Town Manchester · 12 tips and reviews

SunnySunny: The pesto egg & Swiss croissant is top notch. And you can order it during lunchtime! You can also order an iced coffee with a flavor shot. Try the coconut!

Jen M.Jen Makulowich: Great breakfast! Friendly service. + gluten free options

PérezPérez: Yum! And close to 95 if you want a good fast food alternative on your way through Richmond

Lady N'awlins Cajun Café is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

7. Lady N'awlins Cajun Café

8.3
2329 W Main St (at S Stafford Ave), Richmond, VA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · The Fan · 56 tips and reviews

Len B.Len Blasiol: Excellent New Orleans cuisine! Red beans & rice are just like home. One recommendation: make the beignets a little bit lighter.

Dan T.Dan Thompson: Binets were delicious. Beer selection quite good. Great atmosphere.

ARTART: Sometimes you want to go—where everybody knows your name! And they're always glad you came! You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same. You wanna be where everybody knows your name.

Lift Coffee Shop & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

8. Lift Coffee Shop & Café

7.7
218 W Broad St (btwn N Jefferson & Madison St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Jackson Ward · 43 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Socki: The Feta, Spinach, Provolone, and Egg sandwich on a Croissant was the first food article I ever had in Richmond. I get it every time I come here now. I think it used to be a dollar cheaper tho.

Lucia T.Lucia Theresa: My bagel with lox was very good and my husband enjoyed his yogurt parfait. This was a wonderful place for a quick breakfast.

John S.John Sarvay: follow @Lift_CoffeeShop for daily specials.

Lulu's is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

9. Lulu's

8.5
21 N 17th St (btw E. Franklin & Main St.), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 50 tips and reviews

Nikki P.Nikki Price: Can I just say; not only are the English muffins, croissants, foccacia and sourdough made in-house, but also homemade bacon?! C'mon!!

CC T.CC T: The chicken and waffles comes with sausage gravy, eggs and potatoes and everything tasted great. Prices were reasonable and the portions were perfect

Robert I.Robert Iannucci: Amazing!!!!!!!!

Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

10. Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream

8.6
3600 Forest Hill Ave (at Semmes Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Westover Hills - Forest Hill Park · 52 tips and reviews

Brian K.Brian Knotts: medium iced thai coffee and a sausage egg and cheese croissant; the breakfast of champions

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Go here for locally roasted coffee by Blanchards, locally churned ice cream by Bev's, over 12 taps of great beer, and live music most weekends. Great reward after that hard hike or bike ride.

RichieRVARichieRVA: Pretty cool spot with good beverages but I will not endorse the food.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

11. Chick-fil-A

8.8
4920 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Fast Food Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

David H.David Hunt: I like their chicken, of course. I also like the Mac and cheese. Very friendly service and even at peak times, their service is faster than any other fast serve restaurant in the area.

Mister T.Mister Thurro: I think I met the most polite server in fast food history

Don Y.Don Yu: Chick-fil-A is running a promo that for a gallon of sweet Tea ($5) you get a calendar with 12 month of FREE FOOD!!!

TJ's is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

12. TJ's

8.3
101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 3 tips and reviews

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Excellent spot for Lunch (I prefer the Curried Chicken Salad). But also great for late afternoon drinks, a nice glass wall provides some privacy and comfort.

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: Great for early morning breakfast meetings.

Chip T.Chip Trout: Check out their monthly beer dinners where they pair some of the best food in town with regional brews. A great deal and awesome food. This month is Southern Tier Brewing, can't wait. Read more.

Boulevard Burger & Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

13. Boulevard Burger & Brew

9.1
1300 N Boulevard (at W Leigh St), Richmond, VA
Burger Joint · Carytown - Museum District · 18 tips and reviews

Kate H.Kate Herr: Burgers, fries, shakes, beer! Everything!

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: They finally serve lunch!!!

Joe C.Joe Castagna: Really nice selection of craft beer, good fries, even better burgers. Hit up before a movie.

Chez Foushee is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

14. Chez Foushee

8.3
203 N Foushee St (East Grace Street), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 6 tips and reviews

abigail.abigail.: Wilted spinach salad is yummy! Lots of vegetarian options and good atmosphere.

Christie B.Christie Bieber: Lemon Butter Cake. Just do it. Take my word for it. Do not ask questions. You won't regret it, I promise.

Akshay A.Akshay Anikhindi: Cochon de Lait was delicious! Seared scallops are also very good. Definitely get dessert- lemon butter cake!

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Richmond.

15. Chick-fil-A

8.6
7125 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA
Fast Food Restaurant · Stratford Hills - Stony Point · 17 tips and reviews

Trent P.Trent Patterson: Get the kid's meal and you can trade in the toy/book/whatever for an ice dream cone.

Kim B.Kim Bryson: The morning crew is always on point!!

Kass S.Kass Skelton: Company has donated millions of dollars to find a cure for gay.....how's that working out for them?