22 Best Coffee Shops near Brandywine

“As most Starbucks' are, they have a decent atmosphere, decent product, but the thing that sets Starbucks apart from the competition, is their people.

I had the pleasure to work with a person by the name of Sophie, it was a quick interaction, but a pleasant one. She not only gave me a great suggestion on PSL and a Blueberry Muffin (Yes I am basic, so sue me! lol). But the part that was very kind was that she went out of her way to bring me the muffin when it was done. It was a simple act, but with the week I have had with my phone needing to be fixed(why I am in the area), car repairs and everything else that comes with life, that simple act was very much needed.

So thank you Sophie, sincerely.

And for anyone else reading this, do yourself a favor and get to this Starbucks, whether needing to study, work or just relax, this is the place to be. I will see you there!“

“Literally my favorite Starbucks to patronize. The service has improved over the last year and is the best I've had at a Starbucks. The drive thru is typically quick (for a Starbucks) even with a long line. I'm giving this location 5 stars for the customer service. There are several baristas who often go above and beyond with their customer service. Even the less "friendly" baristas provide better customer service than the best baristas at most local locations. There is one young man in particular (do not know his name but he is brown skinned with reddish hair) who is exceptional and should be a manger (at the very least. I honestly believe corporate should hire him to train employees on exceptional customer service) . There is a Starbucks in my local Safeway 2 minutes from my house and I will drive the 10 minutes up 301 simply for the the service.“

“The place was clean, the staff were pleasant and professional and the food was good.“

“I celebrated a family member's 90th birthday at your lounge on Feb 17th. The staff was awesome, food delicious and I loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back!“

“Today, my coworkers and I visited a coffee shop. I enjoyed a hot chocolate, ham and cheese croissant, and some pumpkin bread. The customer service was excellent. While making my drink, the worker ran out of whipped cream. She apologized and had to go to the back to get more. I waited for a while, but I appreciated that all the employees checked on me and made me a new hot chocolate since the previous one had gone cold. Thank you for the great service!“

“Friendly service and delicious breakfast sandwiches!“

“I was pleasantly surprised by the smoothies at this establishment.

I had the Gut Buster, which was a delightful combination of pineapple, ginger, and spinach. I was advised it was one of the more popular flavors, and it's clear why!

The medium sized smoothie was a very generous portion, and the price was not unreasonable at under $10.

What stood out to me about this smoothie was how SMOOTH it was! Often, smoothies have chunks of ice, or are otherwise poorly blended; however, these were pleasantly smooth and easy to drink.“

“Great Food and Better Atmosphere“

“Clean bathroom. Clean eating areas. Staff at the register seems to prefer that you place orders at the kiosks.Sometimes, you get your food before those who stand in the line to order. A benefit when you are in a rush.

Vegetarian options: Avocado toast is available.

Parking: Location off Route 5/Crain highwayPlenty of parking in front area.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's there for handicapped ♿️“

“THIS LOCATION is my FAVORITE Starbucks location! I literally call it MY Starbucks. I live in the vicinity of 3 standalone Starbucks, all with a drive thru BUT the Skyland Town Center location is better than the Clinton and Forrestville locations in every category listed above. The customer service is ALWAYS A1 whether the drive thru is wrapped around the corner or if I'm the only person in line. Bc this is "my" Starbucks, the morning crew has perfected my creatively complicated (but not complicated) drink so well, that on first sip, my morning is made (it's a marriage between an iced peach green tea and a lemonade Mango Dragonfruit Refresher). The few times when my drink was made incorrectly, it was remade and STILL handed to me with a smile, sometimes even a cute sticker. I even took a trip to the Forrestville location to compare my experience. While there, their manager and a barista had a whole conversation in front of me about requesting off hours while I sat there waiting...didn't even great me, AND handed me half of my order with a head nod to leave, lol! The audacity was real! So right there, evidence that the Skyland location is unmatched in customer service. I'll stay with "my" Starbucks! Thank you!“

“The staff at the Dunkirk location is what separates them from all other Starbucks. Amazing staff and always a great cup of coffee:)“

“Very nice place to take a break on JBAB.I am not a coffee fan. I have friends and family members that are, very much, coffee fans. That means that they like Starbucks. So I have been to many Starbucks over the years. I wanted to put that in context before I said this. This is a very nice Starbucks! It is located on the north side of the parking lot from the Exchange on Joint Base Alexandria Bolling. It is a corner store and has large windows along the front of the store. The inside of the store has limited seating options. It has a tile floor and a slatted wood counter There is a single large tall table in the center and some seats along 2 walls to the left as you enter. The store was very inviting and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The counter is located straight ahead as you enter. The menu is behind the counter and they had a good selection of food and drinks that you would expect at these stores. You order at one end of the counter and pay and your drinks are delivered at the other end. I got an iced tea and was pleased with the results. Overall it was a very pleasant experience that I would recommend to travelers in the area both as a respite from a busy travel day or just a place to get a good relaxing drink. Enjoy!“

“2024 update: Still a 10/10. Other Dunkins in the area don't hold a candle to this place. Looking crisp since the remodeling, too! Hat's off to all the folks I always see getting my regular in the drive thru lane, y'all are fantastic.

Updated review:
Yeah, it's still good. I go here fairly regularly for breakfast and coffee before work, and I haven't had an order issue in a long time. Service is still punctual, employees are still efficient and kind. I've only gone inside once since the pandemic (I'm mostly a drive-thru customer), but the place was perfectly clean when I did. Still a solid go-to.

Older review :
I mean, it's a Dunkin. You get what you're expecting and that's just fine by me. Coffee is solid and the options are fun and varied. My go-to breakfast is the sausage, egg, and cheese croissant with a side of hash browns and whatever coffee experience I'm vibing with that day, and I think I've only ever had my order flubbed maybe once in the several years I've been going here. Drive through is fast, too--I've stopped by when the line was backed up onto the highway and still got through in record time (often under 10 minutes) compared to other drive-thrus in the area with similar backup. (Y'all over there waiting 30min in the chik fil a line for some homophobic chicken?? Can't relate.)“

“This place is so fun if you love a variety of Asian foods, and this evening I happened to walk in on a fantastic live jazz band playing by the bar. Last time, we had Korean tacos and tempura, this time I’m having croffles, miso soup, and spaghetti. (I know it’s weird but it’s all so delicious)“

“I had a wonderful experience at the Starbucks inside Safeway recently, thanks to the fantastic customer service provided by Caroline. She was incredibly kind and super helpful at the desk, making sure my order was just right and even offering great suggestions. Caroline truly goes above and beyond for her customers, and her warm smile made my day. Plus, I couldn’t help but notice the adorable cat pins on her hat—they added such a fun and personal touch! I’ll definitely be returning, thanks to Caroline’s excellent service. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“I never thought that I would literally hooked on Starbucks. They are the best. Definitely better than DD. The only fault that I find with them is that the limited time good drinks get gone too fast. The limited time should be extended or brought back a few times within the year. I missed out in the Unicorn drink.“

“I live closed by and my personal experience with this store is good enough to come back. I visit the store once or twice a week with my son for ice cream. Staff are very nice and friendly. Store clean and well stacked. No complaints so far.“

“The Starbucks is the best location in Maryland and I go to a lot of locations. The staff is always open and inviting. I have never had a bad drink. The staff makes want to come back because it's our CHEERS : )“

“AJ and Kevin are awesome workers! The owners are very kind. We enjoyed our visit.“

“Milk and Honey may be a small spot, but it packs a big punch! I ordered the Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich, and it was pretty good. The flavors were well-balanced, and the chicken was crispy and juicy. The seasoning had just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the mood for something flavorful. I'll be back to try more from their menu!“

“I just started drinking Ice coffee and it’s so good.“

“Since I have been in this country for 6 years, I had not entered a McDonald's that has a 5⭐️ attention, between its food that is prepared with love, the clean and organized of its premises (with that touch of love with its Maticas 💐🥰) and last but not least the attention of their staff who made us feel very good and at ease. That's why they deserve ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☺️Thank you!

A Vacationer Coming from Tampa/FL“