Sub Rosa

Richmond


In the residential Church Hill neighborhood, this wood-fired bakery serves some of the best baked goods in the south. Some of the treats on offer are Turkish – flakey börek stuffed with cheese, meat or greens and sweet poğaça (buns). Make your choice at the counter and enjoy it with a well-made coffee or Moroccan mint tea. Indoor and outdoor seating.


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