There’s a surprisingly large number of folk…experiencing success across many walks of life while running the neutral halls of some fortune 5 companies and settling into their corner office…. allthewhile contemplating giving it all up. Why? To chase a dream….a dream that doesn’t make sense like the most exciting of love affairs…a dream not nearly as deep as MLK orated but with a similar level of passion…a dream of owning a CAFE! To me…The Front Porch Cafe is the architectural and aesthetic portrayal of what most peoples “dream cafe” would look like. High industrial looking ceilings. Exposed Brick. Subtly spinning ceiling fans moving the arabica aromatic air just enough. Homely furniture. Culture. History. Triumph. Branded Merchandise. Wonderful walls graced by provocative art and beautiful faces. This was it. I walked in and approached the counter. Took a bit to get greeted but the perfectly mounted menu and enticing offerings stole my focus. I hate being disappointed when something sounds good and doesn’t deliver so I always like to start simple and let that speak to me before diving into the deeper dishes.. I ordered the Egg & Cheese English Muffin and a Cup of that Drip Drip. The Coffee was mild/smooth and had a very unique flavor not to be confused with any of the subpar large coffee chains. It was its own thang and that’s a good thang. Delicious sounding teas were offered as well. I was never asked if I was dining in or taking out but I sat and sipped my Joe while absorbing the ambiance. Approx 420 seconds later the food arrived to my table in a take out container and plastic bag. Ehhh…wrong assumption but I quickly undressed the grub and was pleased to see that potatoes were part of the package. Overall, the fare was fair. The eggs, the unmelted slice of cheddar and the potatoes were all not very hot and not overly flavorful but I was hungry and just shoved it in my face. I wanted more…. Not more food….not even more coffee at the moment. Just more from this experience. The place was marvelous and deserves someone almost like a “tour guide” behind the counter to passionately share with you the culinary highlights, rich history and cultural culminations of that define the Front Porch Cafe. I feel there was a story that went untold… I hope to revisit for a more in depth and conclusive experience. Thanks for reading and I hope this helps someone find this unique cafe with very nice clean bathrooms btw. Follow along on my journey across everywhere as I review damn near everything. -Real #realreviewseverything #cafes #richmond #virgina #coffee #foodie

I have really enjoyed Front Porch. Easy parking, delicious coffee and snacks at reasonable prices. Wi-Fi and comfortable seating. It’s great for coffee alone or meeting with friends or coworkers.

Great space with plenty of drink, food, and seating options! Not only does this cafe feel comfortable for all kinds of people, it’s clearly plugged into the community and promotes it as well. The space is very clean and has plenty of accessible outlets; very important for those spending hours here. It also has a lovely outdoor space with wide tables for larger groups or those seeking fresh air; though outdoor seating is a few more steps from the actual front door. The drinks were a bit watery, but the food (I ordered the grits!) was very delicious and fresh. I would love to return again and try more.

Very quaint Cafe. Reminds me of a Paris Vibe but with local aspirations. Nicely placed in Church Hill , East End of Richmond. On Nine Mile Road next to Richmond Community Center. it's like a hidden Oasis for the morning!!! The Latte and espressos are wonderfully made better than Starbucks!!! Definitely going to be my number one morning spot!!!

This place is amazing, a true hidden gem!! The short-rib hash is incredible and coffee super delicious!! Service was friendly and courteous! Will be back again and again!

It’s a quaint, quiet, and relaxed environment. Perfect to work in - they are understaffed but be kind regardless. It’s important to know their mission to give back to the community. Always happy to support local but even more special when it’s for the greater community

My latte was SOOO good. Very creamy and not bitter like so many other beans. The vibe was cool, loved the architecture. The menu says they do a pour over, but they no longer offer that option, which was one of the reasons we came in the first place. So that was a bummer! Went with a drip instead, but wasn’t impressed when they emptied one carafe and then topped it off with some fresh. We might have caught the employees on an off day… would definitely go back for the latte!!

The vegan options are awesome! I've ordered via DD (but v options weren't listed on certain items) and called in to clarify about that. The person who answered is super awesome! They made sure they knew what I needed and got the items updated on DD!

Very cute cafe with spacious seating. Food and drinks are on par. A great place to chill in for a few hours. Portion is a tiny bit small but otherwise great!

The chicken and waffles is not a good mix. The seasoned pulled chicken clashes with the very dry waffle. They also did not have butter or salt. Who sells waffles and has no butter? ***Follow up*** 3 of my family had shall we say the Taco Bells after eating here… Dropping to 1 star.

Waited for 20 min for my regular coffee to be ready. Waited 40 min for the food. They weren’t serving the full menu so I got a Texas toast sandwich. The didn’t put the cheese on it. It was not great. When I asked for cream on my coffee they gave me a tiny bit of cream in a Dixie cup. Wasn’t enough but I knew bringing it up would just delay us further. I should have gone to McDonalds instead. You should be a coffee house rather than trying to be a restaurant.

Absolutely above and beyond service. They forgot to record my drink order initially and then went out of their way to correct their mistake making a free drink and offering us a punch card for a free drink in the future. Staff is friendly and accommodating for all types of diets and dietary restrictions. Gotta try the beef hash!! 😋

Great selection of gluten free and vegan options! The taste was great and the coffee was excellent. My favorite parts were the smoked chicken, greens, and miel coffee! Also the company is super ethical and uses compostable utensils.

Greasy, slimy eggs. Overpriced for what you get. Maybe it was just the day I visited, but they had poor service. The restaurant was not busy yet I waited a long time for them to even recognize I was waiting to order. Food was a combination of cold eggs and burn your mouth potatoes. Coffee tasted good, though.

It was nice the cashier was pleasant but short in temper a little but overall nice. I like the vibe definitely a good place for work or a business meeting. Service was pretty fast.

It is a great location, always excellent service, food and drinks are good. The fact it is a mission driven workforce development initiative is a bonus. If I need to have a morning meeting, this is one of my first options.

Warning for health people. It looks cool and healthy but it’s just frozen and flavorless food. Asked for mayo to add some flavor they have none so I had to put a bunch of black pepper on my eggs. The guy that took our order seems to hate just working overall. Coffee was great but I regretted coming here.

Ordered a bacon egg and cheese croissant for $9 and drove 10 minutes to work to find that my sandwich was missing the bacon, food was super cold, and the potatoes looked shriveled up and old. Croissant is good, and larger than most places though. Vanilla latte was perfect. Food was not good. I’d recommend eating-in rather than to-go. Side note: the coffee sleeves don’t really grip the cups well. They slide off easily which makes me grab for the lid instead to avoid the hot cup. I have popped the lid off a few times already and realized that the sleeve was my issue.

My husband and I ordered from Front Porch on a Saturday afternoon. Important to note we are new parents, so we are home bound and reliant on delivery for the moment. Front Porch lists GrubHub and DoorDash for delivery options - normally I don't like to patronize 3rd party services but the photos of food looked amazing and I desperately needed coffee. Food arrived in a timely manner via GrubHub. He ordered the Short Rib Hash and I had the Churchill Breakfast with vegan sausage. Both of our roasted breakfast potatoes had zero seasoning, as did our eggs. I ordered over easy and I think I only got one egg (hard to tell because it was just tossed into the to-go container). Both our english muffins were barely toasted and had no butter (nor was any provided). His serving of short rib seemed small and he said it was under seasoned as well. I was concerned about my vegan sausage - I am not sure if this was actually vegan. The texture seemed off and it was too spicy for any vegan sausage I had ever had, and I've been a vegetarian for 20 years. I did enjoy my collard greens, but I can't see that as redeeming for our meal overall. Lastly, our 16oz coffees were spilled EVERYWHERE on our order. This very well could have been from the GrubHub driver. The photos and reviews on Google make this place look extremely appetizing, but I wonder if online order/third party orders recieve the same care and service as in-person orders. I'd give them another try, but only if we were there in person and I would definitely mention this experience as being pretty lackluster.