Espresso worth the trip, and a seat to stay awhile
A cooperative cafe on Summit Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, serving espresso, drip coffee, specialty lattes, and pastries seven days a week except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Reviewers describe shots that are not bitter and have a good crema, with espresso strong enough to hold up in a latte or cappuccino.
Customers say the baristas take great care with their craft and are friendly and welcoming, with latte art that reviewers single out.
The room is described as relaxed and comfortable, without being loud, and it suits a few hours with a laptop.
Drink prices are in line with similar coffee shops in the area, and because Afterglow is a cooperative, there is no tipping.
Afterglow Coffee Cooperative is a cafe at 1719 Summit Ave in Richmond, Virginia. Regulars come for the espresso, which customers describe as smooth, with a good crema and no bitterness, and for drip coffee brewed with a light roast. The matcha-pandan latte is a favorite, and pastries and bagels are brought in to pair with the drinks.
The space is relaxed and quiet enough for laptop work, and many visitors describe it as a community hub. Because Afterglow is a co-op, there is no tipping. The cafe is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm.
Espresso shots, lattes, and cappuccinos, with espresso built to stand up to milk.
Drip coffee brewed from a light roast.
Specialty beverages, including a matcha-pandan latte.
Pastries and bagels served alongside drinks, with pastries brought in from outside.
Seating for sitting in and working, with a relaxed atmosphere.
“Good espresso. Has a good créma and the shot was not bitter at all. The drip coffee is nice light roast. The espresso is probably strong enough that it won't get masked by any latte or cappuccino but not overpower the flavor shot.”
“Afterglow Coffee Cooperative has quickly become one of my go-to spots when I need to get some work done. The space is relaxed, comfortable, and has a good energy without being loud—perfect for settling in with a laptop for a few hours.”
“Afterglow has the very best espresso I've had in Richmond. I have never had a bad shot there. The baristas take great care with their craft, and they are super friendly and welcoming.”
Afterglow Coffee Cooperative is at 1719 Summit Ave, Richmond, VA 23230, United States. Use the map on this page for directions.
Afterglow Coffee Cooperative is open 8 am–6 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Closed on Monday, Tuesday.
Yes, Afterglow Coffee Cooperative is open on Saturday, 8 am–6 pm.
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Afterglow Coffee Cooperative has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 269 Google reviews.
Afterglow Coffee Cooperative lists: Espresso drinks, Drip coffee, Specialty lattes, Pastries and bagels, Cafe seating. See the full list above.
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