Expertly crafted coffee beverages, including signature options like the Mayan Mocha, using high-quality beans.
Hearty breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, avocado toast, and sausage biscuits served daily from opening.
Delicious sandwiches, salads, and grilled cheese options, with vegetarian-friendly choices available.
Spacious, high-walled back patio with a wing mural, perfect for relaxing with pets or friends.
A curated offering of local beers to enjoy alongside your meal or coffee in a casual setting.
Ample seating with access to outlets and Wi-Fi, ideal for remote work or studying in a welcoming environment.

Elevate your day with artisanal coffee and hearty eats in Richmond's beloved local spot.
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Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe is a Richmond staple known for its airplane-themed aesthetic, ample indoor and outdoor seating, and commitment to quality. We serve a wide range of artisanal coffee drinks, like the popular Mayan Mocha, alongside delicious breakfast and lunch options including breakfast burritos, avocado toast, and vegetarian sandwiches. With a welcoming staff, local beer offerings, and a spacious back patio, we provide a consistently good experience for coffee lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Open daily from 7 AM, we're your go-to spot for a solid start or a relaxing break.
Lift is so solid. They take their coffee seriously. Vegetarian sandwiches are very good. They’re open 7am everyday. You can get a local beer. They have a high-walled, back-patio space or you can sit inside, watching Broad Street through the storefront glass. They’ve been around forever. Humble giant among Richmond’s coffee shops. Thanks for the consistently good experience.
Very attentive service with excellent coffee and food. We were in Richmond for a couple of days and came here both mornings for breakfast! The Mayan Mocha is excellent - nicely spiced, rich chocolate taste and not too sweet. The breakfast burrito, avocado toast and grilled cheese are all wonderful. We especially loved the jalapeno sauce in the burrito and grilled cheese. Every staff person we encountered was welcoming, kind and thorough. Looking forward to another trip to Richmond soon!
Interesting airplane aesthetic, ample seating indoor and outdoors, many coffee and food options, solid coffee, outlets available. Not very cozy due to the noncohesive interior design and plastic seating. My sausage biscuit took 30 minutes to come out, though it tasted pretty good. They also ran out of all bagels which is surprising.
Really enjoyed this place. The space, the service, the coffee!!!! Found this place off of the reviews, and walked over from the hotel. While on a road trip, you don't find many good coffee places, Lift was awesomeness!!! Walked in and ordered, asked for a cup of water for the pup, guy tells me they have a bowl out back. He made sure the water was fresh for us. While walking that way, I also realized they served hot food. So glad, because it was great. Sat in the outdoor space with the pup and enjoyed! Not sure if I mentioned, the coffee!!! It was so good, I left with an extra one to go!!! The outdoor space was super welcoming and spacious. Also, there is parking out back. Check 'em out!!!
9/22/24 - What a cute place! I got the pesto salad and green smoothie. Both were delicious. I loved the outside patio area that has a wing mural. The cashier was great taking my order along with 6 of my friends. Would love to come back again when visiting Richmond.
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