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A café built around comfort & community

Locally owned, freshly baked, and made for the Richmond neighborhood we call home.

Warm interior seating area at Maple & Main Café with natural light
Our Story

It started with one corner and a good cup of coffee.

In 2019, two neighbors took over a quiet storefront on the corner of Maple and Main with a simple idea: build the kind of café they always wished their block had.

What began as a single espresso machine and a tray of morning pastries has grown into a gathering place — the spot where regulars are greeted by name, students settle in for the afternoon, and first dates turn into anniversaries.

We still bake everything in-house, still pull every shot by hand, and still believe the best businesses are the ones that feel like they belong to the neighborhood. Because this one does — to all of you.

2019
The year we opened our doors
30+
Pastries baked fresh each morning
4.9★
Average rating from our regulars
1
Neighborhood we're proud to call home
What We Believe

The little things, done well.

Fresh & Local

We bake in-house every morning and source from local Richmond partners whenever we can.

Community First

Neighbors, students, remote workers, and friends — everyone has a seat at our tables.

Craft in Every Cup

Carefully pulled espresso and slow-steeped brews, made by people who genuinely love the craft.

Warm Hospitality

A friendly face, a cozy table, and the kind of welcome that makes you want to stay a while.

A Note From Us

We didn't set out to build a business. We set out to build a place that felt like home — and somewhere along the way, this neighborhood made it one.

EB
Elena & Ben
Founders, Maple & Main Café

Come say hello

Stop by for coffee, pastries, breakfast, or a quiet place to spend your morning.

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