Alchemy Coffee

Alchemy Coffee VCU-based, third wave coffee shop specializing in skillfully crafted beverages To share in this experience is a distinct privilege.

People's relationship to coffee is personal and intimate: it's where function and emotion intersect. Our mission is to enhance this experience through consumer education, a scientific process to quality and an approachable tone. We seek to encourage and direct those in pursuit of the perfect cup, both within our four walls and beyond. Our story is complex and meandering. We began in Richmond, VA w

ith a sidewalk coffee trailer in the fall of 2012. After bouncing around the city for several years, we fell in love with an open spot at VCU and decided to open our first storefront on campus in the newly renovated Arts Depot building. A few years after that, we decided to close up shop but then received a message on Instagram from a local restauranteur that was eager to keep the shop alive. He bought the shop, we sold the trailer, and now Alchemy exists under new ownership but still in the VCU Arts Depot building. We've added more food options and broadened our beverage selection. Visit us any day of the week from 8a-7p

Hello Alchemy community! We will close early this Easter Sunday at 3pm to allow for staff time with family. Will we be s...
04/18/2025

Hello Alchemy community! We will close early this Easter Sunday at 3pm to allow for staff time with family. Will we be serving 8am to 3pm on Sunday and resume normal hours Monday morning! See you guys soon!

Mac is in the shop, serving your favorites! Come by for a bev, we’re open til 7pm!
04/15/2025

Mac is in the shop, serving your favorites! Come by for a bev, we’re open til 7pm!

10k Day is Saturday the 12th and we are OPENING EARLY at 7am! We are also running a DISCOUNT for the runners! Arrive wit...
04/09/2025

10k Day is Saturday the 12th and we are OPENING EARLY at 7am! We are also running a DISCOUNT for the runners! Arrive with your runners bib and we’ll give you 10% off for the 10k! SATURDAY ONLY! See you Saturday 7am-7pm!

We have a new house  roast! The Cual Bicicleta washed Honduran on drip and espresso. It’s delicious, light, and fruity! ...
04/06/2025

We have a new house roast! The Cual Bicicleta washed Honduran on drip and espresso. It’s delicious, light, and fruity! Stop by for a cup any day 8am-7pm!

New guest roaster! Today we welcome beans from  for our pour over selection! We are serving an Ethiopian and a blend. Sw...
04/01/2025

New guest roaster! Today we welcome beans from for our pour over selection! We are serving an Ethiopian and a blend. Swing by any day 8am-7pm.

New spring special! A brown sugar cinnamon latte! Try it hot or iced.
03/25/2025

New spring special! A brown sugar cinnamon latte! Try it hot or iced.

We are on the last of our  before our guest roaster change! Come and grab a cup while supplies last! We’ll announce the ...
03/18/2025

We are on the last of our before our guest roaster change! Come and grab a cup while supplies last! We’ll announce the new guest soon!

With Saint Patrick’s day coming up, we thought we’d make some special and green for you guys! Iced peppermint matcha and...
03/12/2025

With Saint Patrick’s day coming up, we thought we’d make some special and green for you guys! Iced peppermint matcha and a green iced peppermint latte! Both are fresh and delicious and perfect for this spring weather! Pop by this week for a taste!

Iced mint matcha with a house-made peppermint syrup! Swing by this warm-weathered week for a cup!
03/04/2025

Iced mint matcha with a house-made peppermint syrup! Swing by this warm-weathered week for a cup!

Due to safety concerns for both customers and staff, we’ve decided to close up shop at 2pm today. Stay warm and cozy tod...
02/19/2025

Due to safety concerns for both customers and staff, we’ve decided to close up shop at 2pm today. Stay warm and cozy today and we’ll see you tomorrow!

We are changing our tea program! We are going bagless with 3 house tea options: Earl Grey, green, and hibiscus! Each cup...
02/16/2025

We are changing our tea program! We are going bagless with 3 house tea options: Earl Grey, green, and hibiscus! Each cup of tea is weighed out and steeped prior to serving. Although it takes an extra couple of minutes to get to you, the results are much better than the previous bagged tea! We hope to steep some tea for you soon!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today we have our Red Angel, a red miso caramel flavored latte and our Love Potion, a cherry vani...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today we have our Red Angel, a red miso caramel flavored latte and our Love Potion, a cherry vanilla coffee spritz! We also have some single roses for purchase with coffee for those who want to give a little extra love with their coffee. What shows love better than coffee and a rose?

Alchemy craft club hosted by our very own Mac! Bring some yarn or beads or pen & paper and come hang out! February 12!
02/02/2025

Alchemy craft club hosted by our very own Mac! Bring some yarn or beads or pen & paper and come hang out! February 12!

Second for our Valentine’s specials is the Love Potion. A house-made cherry vanilla spritz topped with our Yama tower br...
01/31/2025

Second for our Valentine’s specials is the Love Potion. A house-made cherry vanilla spritz topped with our Yama tower brew. It’s light, bubbly and so delicious. Stop by 8am-7pm daily

We are here this morning with Trey on aux! Come get a cup of coffee and say hi!
01/22/2025

We are here this morning with Trey on aux! Come get a cup of coffee and say hi!

***** Win a $100 Gift Card to Alchemy!!! Details Below*****We wanted to let everyone know that Alchemy is back to normal...
01/18/2025

***** Win a $100 Gift Card to Alchemy!!! Details Below*****

We wanted to let everyone know that Alchemy is back to normal after the difficulties presented by the failure of the municipal water supply. We also want to make you are aware of a great deal we are offering on in-store gift card purchases. For every $25 you spend on gift cards, we’re giving you $10 more for free! It’s a great deal for anyone that visits Alchemy frequently, because you’re basically getting a couple of free drinks on us.

As far as winning a $100 gift card to Alchemy, here’s how to enter:

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us 
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3️⃣ Tag your friends in the comments (Each tag = 1 entry!)
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Winner will be announced on Wednesday 01/22; So don’t
wait, get tagging and win that $100 gift card.

We are excited to announce that we are now serving  on single serve pour overs and whole bean bags. Stop by for a taste!
01/15/2025

We are excited to announce that we are now serving on single serve pour overs and whole bean bags. Stop by for a taste!

Good morning everyone! We are so excited to welcome you back to the Lab this morning with our usual hours and menu. Than...
01/14/2025

Good morning everyone! We are so excited to welcome you back to the Lab this morning with our usual hours and menu. Thank you for all of the community support and patience as we dealt with unexpected water issues this past week. We have taken all of the necessary precautions to welcome you back into a safe and delicious space. Pop by the shop this week and show us how much you missed us!

Address

814 W Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23220

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

+18046089873

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People's relationship to coffee is personal and intimate: it's where function and emotion intersect. To share in this experience is a distinct privilege. Our mission is to enhance this experience through consumer education, a scientific process to quality and an approachable tone. We seek to encourage and direct those in pursuit of the perfect cup, both within our four walls and beyond. We began in Richmond, VA with a sidewalk coffee trailer in the fall of 2012. Having bounced around the city we fell in love with our spot at VCU and decided to open our first storefront on campus in the newly renovated Arts Depot building. Visit us any day at our shop, or follow our trailer on our website.