Looks like there’s more changes coming to Richmond’s Union Square.
This time, it’s the charming longtime coffee spot, Pomona Coffee, announcing its closure.
The cafe shared the news via a “Store Closure Notice” on their Instagram, letting customers know their last day of operation at the current location will be Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Pomona Coffee, which many might remember as Cafe Savoureux before its rebrand, first opened back in 2013 and made the move to this Union Square spot in November 2019.
The closure notice comes with a hopeful note: “So we can’t wait to see you again after we settle into a new location.”
Where that new spot will be and when it might open remains under wraps for now.
Pomona Coffee has shared with Noms Magazine that they want to stay in Richmond and will only be able to share more information once they’ve settled into the new location.
It’s definitely a loss for Union Square regulars as this area is seriously lacking in coffee shops.
And Pomona wasn’t just another coffee shop.
It offered a cozy escape with a distinctly charming, almost Parisian vibe inside.
Think bright white brick walls, elegant lighting (like that pretty chandelier!), comfy banquette seating, and that eye-catching wall shelf displaying colourful vintage-style teacups and saucers.
Plus – they’re very serious about their coffee.
They built a reputation on quality, independently roasted coffee – roasting every batch themselves – alongside a solid selection of teas, cakes, and sandwiches.
This closure adds another layer to Union Square’s reputation as Richmond’s most active food plaza when it comes to comings and goings.
It leaves fans waiting, while the plaza itself still anticipates the arrival of several other new tenants like Blooming Fish Spice House, Xin Snacks, and Molly Tea.
Sad to see Pomona leave Union Square? Where do you hope they pop up next? Let us know your thoughts!
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