Blanchard’s Coffee Morris Street — Restaurant in Richmond

There are two prices for a matcha drink, 5 and 6 dollars. I asked for the $6 assuming it was larger. When I received my drink, it was a small. I asked if it was a large and the women behind the bar got noticeably irritated, saying there is no large. I asked why I paid more and she said she gave me more milk, this time even more annoyed I asked yet another question. So I asked if the small version would only fill the cup 3/4 of the way. At this point, she clearly hated me. Basically, I should be happy I was ripped off. Overpriced, rude and pretentious. Please either make it clear there is only one size, or be nice when someone is confused and asks a simple question. Fortunately, just a few doors down, I found a coffeeshop called Rostovs. It is SO much better. The baristas are so friendly and welcoming, you can watch the antique coffee roaster do its thing, and an actual large matcha (16oz) is only 4 bucks! They couldn't believe when I told them how much I paid for the measly small cup I got...

Edit to add: The indoor seating area is now open, with an awesome cafeteria-style community table as well as a few other small tables. It is clean and beautiful and well worth a visit!

The Morris St cafe is its own unique little gem in the already glistening collection of Blanchard’s cafes.

As of the writing of this review, it is takeout only with no indoor access, but there is outdoor seating both in the cafe patio and the adjacent city park.

What makes this cafe special is the rotating themed menu in addition to all of the coffee shop classics. The Morris cafe chooses a region or a theme to highlight each month and builds an unforgettable menu of snacks and specialty drinks around that theme.

The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and can make great recommendations if you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for.

All Blanchard’s cafes have oat milk and a small selection of vegan snacks. Great single origin batch brew, pour overs, and espresso beverages are available.

100%...

Another former auto shop conversion. Great atmosphere, lots of sunshine coming in through the large windows. The aesthetic makes me think of Danish modern industrial. Cozy and inviting. The staff are nice enough. The coffee is excellent and the muffin delicious. Lots of locals hanging out and chatting, also quite a few take out orders. It was busy, but not overwhelming. There is a large community table in the main area, and a few smaller tables toward the back of the shop. The community table design makes me thing of a Kindergarten lunch/art table. An odd choice for a coffee shop, but somehow it works. Food offerings are limited to muffins, coffee cakes and cookies. No hot breakfast...