GWAR, Bruce Springsteen, Aimee Mann, and Tom Robbins spent formative years exploring the residential streets, cobblestoned alleys, hidden parks, and river views that make up the swath of land west of the Capital City's downtown presence. As Virginia Commonwealth University has grown, it's become more and more a part of the surrounding Fan District. The two have housed cultural, gastronomical, and creative forces for years, and their mix of genteel style and gritty energy set the resulting neighborhood apart. Nearby, Hollywood Cemetery brings historic star-power to the area by serving as the resting place of US Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, in addition to offering killer views of Downtown and the James River.
Beautiful co-working done in a beautiful space.
Alchemy Coffee truly does manage to transform a humble bean into something golden. We’re speaking figuratively—the coffee is as rich and black as you can hope for. But the experience is that special blend of magical and scientific, with a variety of brewed coffee drinks using an array of methods and contraptions that you can’t help but find impressive. Whether you’re just stopping by for some fuel or you feel like digging deep with a cupping session, Alchemy is a respectable choice for the coffee-curious.
