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Afterglow Coffee Cooperative

4.9 ★★★★★ 244 Google reviews · Cafe · Coffee roastery · Coffee shop

Roasts in-house Wholesale Espresso fresh pastriesfriendly baristas

Hip, worker-owned spot with a chill vibe serving coffee drinks and pastries, plus tea and wine.

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1719 Summit Ave
Richmond, VA 23230

(804) 214-4210

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 PM

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What's in the cup

What Afterglow Coffee Cooperative is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 5 mentions

“I had a good espresso ☕️ There is good coffee at this place, also nice vibe, the best spot is at the bar next to the big window, I enjoy watching the baristas doing their work”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 244 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🥐 fresh pastries 5 mentions

“This incredible coffee shop is more than just a place to enjoy a local pastry or bagel with your exception coffee but a community hub.”

😊 friendly baristas 5 mentions

“The barista was super friendly and answered my questions about their beans and recommended one for making espresso at home.”

What customers say

Fantastic coffee shop! The staff was super cool, chatted with them for awhile about things going on in the area. The cardamom buns were fantastic and so was the chai. It's a huge coffee shop way bigger than you'd think, the lighting is great and there are a lot of plants.

★★★★★ — Dondré, 2023-08

Very cute local coffee spot! Definitely seems to be more of a working space than a chatting space. Lots of people on laptops sitting at individual tables. I met a friend here and stayed to do some work and ended up making a new friend who was also doing some work!

★★★★★ — Wei, 2024-05

I loved the interior and the aesthetic. It's perfect for doing work and there was plenty of seating and there's even a small bar view of the roasting setup in the back.

★★★★★ — Grace, 2024-12

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.

★★★★★ — Flora, 2026-05

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