Fuel Pump

Fuel Pump, located in Richmond, VA, is a charming café that seamlessly blends exceptional coffee with a cozy atmosphere. Reviews highlight the café's top-notch service, where staff go above and beyond to ensure guests have the best experience. Customers rave about the unique specialty coffee offerings, especially the inventive Black Smoke Rises mocha latte, which combines graham cracker milk with smoky sea salt and a toasted marshmallow—an example of the café’s creativity and attention to detail. The food menu is equally enticing, featuring a range of freshly baked pastries like chocolate croissants and apple turnovers, which have garnered praise for their deliciousness. The café’s inviting environment makes it a popular spot for those looking to work or relax, complete with charging outlets and a clean restroom. While some find the space a little cozy, the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff ensure a welcoming vibe. A few patrons noted minor issues, such as chilly drafts or crowding, but overall, the customer experience remains warmly positive. Fuel Pump is quickly becoming a beloved destination for coffee enthusiasts and those seeking a delightful café experience in Richmond.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers kerbside pickup
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside

Ping Yen Tsai

Apr 15,2025

The service is top notch at FP. I got to taste three different types of iced black teas because the staff want to make sure I pick my favorite. I also got an apple turnover that tasted quite good. Despite the store being a little pricey, it has charging outlets available on the wall. So many people brought their laptops to chill and work here. It also has a free public restroom that's comfortable and very clean. Highly recommend working here, I'd definitely come back here if I'm around the area. I hope the staff can be more proactive to shut the doors because it was really windy that day, and it became chilly indoors.

Sahalie Tampoya

Mar 31,2025

Fuel Pump is a destination coffee spot! I have never seen so many wonderfully intriguing specialty espresso concoctions in one place. This Valentine’s special, Black Smoke Rises, has evolved thru 3 years of recipe fine-tuning. This version may be its pinnacle but I wonder what they’ll try next! In summary, it’s a mocha latte with overnight-steeped graham cracker milk, rimmed with smoky sea salt, and topped with a toasted marshmallow! Thank you for the decadent treat!!

Sanai Abell

Mar 13,2025

This is the first time I have ever fallen in love with a barista. I would marry that man in a heartbeat. Excellent coffee, fantastic service, quirky/charming owner. Made a very challenging drink and engaged in honest feedback. The food was equally fantastic. My one and only complaint is the space is a touch cozy but thats perfectly acceptable.

Andrew Nicol

Feb 25,2025

This coffee shop was completely over run, and they still provided service to people promptly. The coffee was delicious, and they have flavors there I've never seen anywhere else, and they hand make them. Even with some of the people rudely handing them dirty dishes where they serve their food and beverages from, the employees stayed friendly. I would have snapped because that is yucky, but they just took it and wiped the counter down quickly and continued doing their jobs.

Anna Zoghby

Feb 21,2025

The sweet young barista obviously takes pride in their work! I was craving a dirty chai, and I happened to see a delicious looking one on the menu while walking past this place. Unfortunately, they were out of the mix for it. I asked the barista if they could make me something similar to it, and they said "I got you" and just casually handed me the most delicious drink ever. They said they just threw together different ingredients that tend to make up a dirty Chai. I will be coming back to try the cocktails!

Julianna Keeling

Feb 11,2025

Delicious coffee and incredible service. Aaron and team are wonderfully hospitable and create a warm inviting environment. Definitely recommend! This place is great! I got a chai tea latte and blueberry muffin. Yum!

Nick Doss

Feb 10,2025

Love this place! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Owner is very cool and appreciative of his customers. Coffee is great and the vibes are good. One of the few local coffee shops where you can still got coffee past 3 pm. Definitely worth checking out! Great to place hang, study, grab a drinks, etc.

Paul Granger

Feb 5,2025

It was a beautiful morning and I needed to kill some time waiting for a call, and looked for a coffee shopnwith a patio. This checked the boxes, then even more when I saw all their unique offerings. Creative, well-crafted, and delicious. I asked what latte they'd recommend for a first-timer, and they asked fantastic questions to land on a perfect fit (the Ring of Fire.) Great patio space, and right by the big parking lot!

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