Parking can be a bit tricky but it is well worth the walk with all the carb pastry heaven you are about to embark on. This wood fire bakery is located within a little neighborhood and the line seems intimidating at first but it is well managed and moved pretty quickly. You can see what they have through the windows or we would just do deductive inventory as people would be leave with their baked goodies. Lots of sweet treats, artisanal breads, and beverages to go with it. The pastries were so flaky and perfectly balanced with the slight saltiness of the dough. It does get busy and we ended up with a different loaf of bread than we had ordered BUT the substituted load ended up being some of the best bread ever. The space inside is clean and has tables for you to enjoy or sit while waiting for your order. I cannot wait to go back. We will go right before we head home so we can bask in the sub Rosa goodness on the way home.

My friend suggested we checked this place out while in Richmond because he heard a lot about it as a fan of baked goods. We went there after running the Richmond Marathon so I basically couldn't move and arrived wearing my medal because I didn't give a damn anyway and was so hungry. Given it was a Sunday afternoon, their available baked goods was limited comparatively at that point. I'd love to come back earlier in a morning. But I really enjoyed the pastry that I did get as did my friends with the ones they got. Definitely would return again when back in Richmond.

Talk about a place that lives up to the hype. Our anticipation for Sub Rosa had been building for quite some time because whenever we finally muster up the time and energy to go there, it's either closed or sold out (which speaks to its severe popularity). Everything in the display case looks incredibly delicious - and between the chocolate almond croissant and the sour cherry pistachio pastry, we were absolutely blown away. The perfect crisp with every bite of that flaky pastry - such a delicate and elegant fusion of flavors in both pastries. The cashier was super helpful in assisting me with choosing something and the service was fast + the pastries still hot. Seriously, nothing will top this one in Richmond when it comes to pastries - arrive early and eager!

There aren't any good pix of our box of goodies because we inhaled everything. First of all, be warned that the parking is limited and you'll be waiting on line to order. We got our oat milk lattes and chocolate croissants, a mushroom and cheese croissant (I know, sounds weird but it was soooo savory and yummy).

This is a bona fide bakery. Just walking up to the store, you can smell the wonderful aromas floating by. They seem to specialize in breads and croissant-based pastries. I love that the pastries allow the ingredients to shine and were not overly sweet. They also serve Turkish tea which is a nice bonus. Vibes: small, cozy bakery with a little bit of indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking. Many people seem to take their orders to go. Pastries are displayed by the cashier in a display case, and breads are behind the counter, along with the menus. Fig tart: 5/5, flaky base with custard layered with fresh figs. Simple but exquisite execution. Perfectly balanced as all things should be (hello Thanos) Definitely my favorite. Raspberry chocolate croissant: 5/5, the combination of dark chocolate and raspberries make for a sublime sweet/bitter/tart combination that is mellowed by the flaky yet chewy pastry Pain au chocolat: 4/5, a classic. Not much to say, it's solid but there are other fun options haha Salami croissant: 3/5 I'm sorry I forgot the actual name of the pastry but it had Italian meat in it. I love savory pastries, but this one was a bit jarring- the meatiness didn't seem to fit quite well with the delicate buttery pastry. Quiche: 3/5 same flaky crust with a creamy egg center. Again, I love savory pastries but this one was also just a step below their sweet ones. The pastry was chewy but the egg center was incredibly soft, with the vegetables' texture making a very apparent appearance. I thought it was quite a heavy pastry, but definitely had nice flavors! I'd love to try their bread next and will definitely be going back for their sweet pastries and Turkish tea!!

Be prepared to wait in line! But yes it's worth it. The flat bread is delicious. The eggplant tart /pastry was another highlight. All of the pastry seems based on their laminated dough which is perfect - so flaky! If you are in Richmond, and you like bread or pastries. you must stop by!

Sub Rosa has been on my RVA food bucket list for awhile now. I finally got to try them while on a food tour. Y'all upon first glance this place seems like your typical bakery. Look closer!!! The magic of Sub Rosa is their wood fire oven . They are the only woodfired bakery in the state of va! Fun fact-There Less than 10 wood fire bakeries in the country which makes us super lucky to have a bakery like this in our area! Now to the good part, everything is tasty but my personal favorite is the pan au chocolate!!! It's a mouth watering buttery warm hug of a treat!! The bottom line Sub Rosa is a must try and a super important part of the RVA food scene. Check them out.

Wow!! The bread here is spectacular! I pre-ordered a loaf of the classic bread and a plain croissant, which means I got to skip the line. The bread was awesome. So delicious! The staff was friendly. The location was cool. I was so impressed by the quality of their breads. I highly recommend this bakery, a carb-lover's paradise.

When anywhere near Richmond during Sub Rosa's hours you better pull up. But do expect a line when they open until close. This quaint bakery in Church Hill does things the old fashion way with a wood fired oven that makes all the difference in taste. My visit around 8 AM on a Sunday found a challenge to park and a line a block long. I knew I had arrived at the right place. They have been on a try list for a few years. With a flight in a few hours I was a bit nervous, but it all worked out as they are just 10-12 minutes from the airport. The building is a charming two story with awnings. The neighborhood is one of the oldest in the city adding some charm. However not far is a lot of blight. I felt safe as I finally found my way to their front door after approximately 35 minutes. However you will make friends trust me. The counter of goodies is immediately as you walk in. The place is small but offers a few tables to enjoy your pastry and coffee, they also offer a few tables outside. The brick oven is the hero as employees work hard to pull off trays of bakery items to replenish the depleting cases. They have a policy of only 8 per customer. Larger orders call 48 hours in advance. I decided on a few items like a basic croissant, a chocolate croissant, a crumb cake and something with potatoes. I was eating in, but also taking a box out. So I informed them what was for here and also a cappuccino. It's pricey as the bill with 20% tip was just under $40. The service was friendly at the counter. I did chat with a staff who said their baking process begins by loading the oven with wood and firing around 2 PM for the next day. She jokingly said you would not want to be here it gets real smokey. The restroom in the back was clean. The pastries came out quickly on real plates with real metal utensils. Thank you! The cappuccino took much longer and was mistakenly put in a paper cup which was disappointing. Every single item was tried and magnificently tasty and fresh. I left very satisfied that I supported a local business as well as found such a gem of a bakery to recommend. The visit had one small hiccup that I will ignore for the purposes of their overall composite score of a full 5 stars. Sub Rosa has been in business for 13 years and has always had the same technique of making all their bakery items. I will hopefully return this year. My only regret was not hitting the max of 8.

This place is like a hug for your soul, They should feed this pastry to angry people, it can be better than CBT therapy. The layers, can you see the layers in the pic? That shit SLAPPPS HARD! Great service, the staff is sweet and kind, and all smiling. But how can you not be smiling if ur surrounded by pastry. And cool ambience, minimalistic but cool. If i lived in RVA i would be a fatty cause of this place.