WAH COFFEE

Reviews

• KI

  karam irshaid

  6 days ago
  5.0
  I don’t usually take the time to write reviews, but Wah Coffee Shop absolutely deserves it. This place is a hidden gem in Richmond and has quickly become one of my favorite spots to grab a drink, study, or just unwind. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is welcoming, clean, bright, and cozy without feeling crowded. It’s the perfect balance of modern and comfortable. The drinks are what really set Wah Coffee apart. You can tell they care about quality because everything tastes fresh, rich, and consistent every single time. The food and pastries are another huge plus. Whether it’s the croissants, breakfast sandwiches, or little snacks they offer, everything feels thoughtfully selected. It’s clear they’re not just throwing items on the menu, they actually focus on quality. The staff deserves a shoutout too. Everyone here is friendly, patient, and genuinely cares about the customer experience. They remember faces, give good recommendations, and make you feel like a regular even if it’s your first visit. You can tell they enjoy what they do, and it shows in the service. Overall, Wah Coffee Shop is one of those places you end up returning to again and again because everything about it just works, the atmosphere, the drinks, the service, and the prices. If you’re in the Richmond area and want a reliably great coffee shop with a relaxing environment, this is the spot. Highly recommended!
• MH

  Mohamed Hedayet

  6 days ago
  5.0
  I’ve been a monthly member at WAH Coffee for a while now, and honestly, it’s my favorite place to lock in and get work done. The work/study setup is perfect. There are plenty of tables, good lighting, and enough outlets where I’m not hunting around or asking someone to move just so I can plug in my laptop. The Wi-Fi is reliable (which sounds basic, but you’d be surprised how many places mess that up), and the overall vibe is calm and focused without feeling stiff. You’ll see people studying, working remotely, or reading, so it naturally puts you in that “get stuff done” mindset. Being a monthly member has been totally worth it for me. I’m there all the time, and it’s become my default spot when I really need to focus. It feels comfortable and familiar now—almost like my second office. And I have to say this: the matcha is fire. That’s my go-to order. It’s smooth, not overly sweet, and they make it consistently good every time. I’ll grab a matcha, throw in my headphones, and I’m dialed in for a few hours. If you’re looking for a spot to study, work, or just be productive, WAH is that place.
• KG

  Kat G

  Nov 16, 2025
  4.0
  The place is cute! If you didn’t know about this place, you’d definitely miss it. The vibe is nice, pretty busy where most tables were taken. The girls who helped us were super nice and service was great. The private study area is really cool. Food was pretty good and didn’t take too long to come out.
• DM

  Doaa Mohmeed101

  Nov 13, 2025
  5.0
  Wah Coffee Shop has quickly become one of my favorite spots. Their drinks are consistently amazing rich and full of flavor every single time. Whether it’s coffee, tea, or one of their specialty drinks, everything tastes fresh and carefully made. What truly makes the experience even better is the service. Affan and Ayşe are incredibly welcoming and kind. They always greet customers with genuine warmth, pay attention to details, and make you feel right at home the moment you walk in. Their hospitality and positive energy really set Wah Coffee Shop apart. Overall, it’s a place with great drinks, great people, and a great atmosphere — highly recommended.
• SM

  S M

  Nov 10, 2025
  1.0
  I tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt, but over trying it a couple different times it just not good. For one the coffee is never consistent either too milky too sweet or the espresso is burnt. The matcha is better but average. One of the first times we went one of the baristas sprayed febreze in one of the rooms that legit landed in our drinks. The baristas are poorly trained as they don’t even know how to pull a decent shot. The last time i visited one of the girls tried the shot and made a face because it was not good. If the shot you’re pulling is not good then dial it in? why are you serving customers bad espresso. The girls are friendly, but do forget they are working as they were engaging in side conversations with eachother causing the service to be slow. It should not take 10 + minutes to bring out 3 drinks when you have four girls working with no other customers waiting before us. They work like their there to talk to their friends. The last time I visited I noticed a girl drop another customers muffin on the table and was about to serve the women the item until she saw that we were looking and got her another one. The same girl tipped over a pile of cups sitting on the table down. 1 girl sniffed the shot before putting it in the latte that she did serve to us. Another girl poured the shot in with the milk before steaming it for the latte? This all happened in the span of 15 minutes. Its the owners job to make sure your employees are well trained. This place has potential but the service can be better baristas should be friendly and they are but they aren't professional, the drinks can be better, and the cleanliness definitely can be better. Overall Wah disappointed me as i wanted to support a local muslim owned business, the ambiance they definitely have nailed but the quality in drinks has to be there too.

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