48 Best Coffee Shops in Alexandria

“Kind & helpful staff, delicious variety of drinks & pastries.“

“Great place to spend time or get some work done. The Wi-Fi is strong, there are outlets available to charge your devices, and the service is smooth. The food and drinks are great, there are plenty of bathrooms, and overall it’s an ideal spot to pass time and be productive.

If you want it, I can also make it sound more like a Google review, Yelp review, or more polished/professional.“

“Café du Soleil offers a warm welcome and delicious basic French quiches, sandwiches, salads, pastries, and sweet/savory crepes in a relaxed atmosphere. The coffee is excellent and the wine selection offers something for every palate. Definitely worth a visit.“

“Great service Great coffee I highly recommend“

“Love the Springfield location. It’s cozy and the crepes are to die for, so are the fresh cookies. You cannot go wrong with any choice off of the menu.“

“This is easily one of the best coffee spots you can visit in Alexandria and the nearby area ☕✨. The place has a welcoming and cozy atmosphere that makes you want to stay and relax for a while. The owner and his wife are incredibly kind and hospitable, always making guests feel comfortable and well taken care of 😊.

The pastries here are absolutely amazing. If you’ve ever been to France, the flavors will instantly remind you of those authentic French bakeries 🇫🇷🥐. Everything tastes fresh, delicate, and perfectly made. Today I tried the **croque monsieur**, and it was outstanding — rich, warm, and full of incredible flavor. Definitely one of the highlights of the menu!

Of course, the coffee is excellent as well and pairs perfectly with the pastries ☕👌. It’s the perfect place for a relaxing breakfast or a morning coffee break. Just keep in mind that it can get pretty busy during the morning hours, which just shows how popular it is. I highly recommend stopping by Grounded Coffee if you’re in the area! 🌟“

“What a great little coffee/tea shop. Wonderful Baristas and a cute atmosphere. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We're visiting and I found the best coffee and hot chocolate for my kids! delicious!“

“LOVE this little shop!! The drinks are SO delicious! Will definitely be a place we will be visiting again! The atmosphere is calming and the girls working were so sweet. Very cute and chic!“

“By far the best coffee you will ever have. Great atmosphere at both locations. Wonderful fresh coffee beans to purchase. Pastries and baked good galore. Stop by. You'll be glad you did.“

“great staff! delicious coffee!“

“Cannot say enough good things!“

“Omg! The mocha latte I had was really really good and strong! I’ll be back for more! Also, thanks for the mug and bag!“

“Such a lovely place! We had a delicious bagel, and a former Navy pilot served us an outstanding cappuccino with cloud-like milk foam. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly, and we had a great conversation. We’ll definitely be coming back! :-)“

“Thank-you Ben’YaYs for the delicious treats every Saturday morning! They are fresh, warm and full of flavor. Your customer service is amazing, we love doing business with you! ❤️Conte’s Bike Shop“

“Great coffee and great service . St Elmo’s is my “go to” place for informal business meetings and strategy sessions“

“I really enjoy when Lucy is there. She consistently maintains a positive attitude that enhances the restaurant environment. She brings energy and enthusiasm to her work and is respectful, kind, and easy to talk to. I’ve been at that location a lot and honestly, just really enjoy even just her customer service.“

“By far the best coffee you will ever have. Great atmosphere at both locations. Wonderful fresh coffee beans to purchase. Pastries and baked good galore. Stop by. You'll be glad you did.“

“I hosted my weekly "Coffee Klutch" meet here this morning on behalf of my campaign for State Senate and the ladies of Old Town had a fabulous time! The decor is so pretty and the sweets are delicious! Thank you so much for hosting us! Please visit my website to see where we will be each week! www.sophia4va.com“

“Absolutely loved this Starbucks!
The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming — I truly enjoyed being there.
But the highlight was the grande oat milk cappuccino — honestly, the best I’ve ever had anywhere! Perfectly balanced, smooth, and just delicious.
I’ll definitely be coming back“

“Delicious! Interesting flavors and so good.“

“Amazing experience! Large portions.“

“I love everything about this place! Been coming here for a couple of years now and they know me and added me by name and always know exactly what I like. OG ACAI BOWL for the win!! They fix it perfectly every time!“

“Great services. Nice location.“

“The young lady serving us was very helpful and knew all she needed to serve us quickly and professionally. The gelato was exceptional!!“

“I stopped by Pitango for dessert, and it definitely hit the spot! 😋 I tried two flavors: Stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate chips) and Fondente (dark chocolate). I don't usually eat gelato, so I was pleasantly surprised by the creaminess. The service was excellent; I wasn’t sure what to choose, but the cashier helped me by offering samples and sharing details about each flavor I tried. One of the chocolate flavors I sampled was incredibly rich and chocolatey—it's water-based and vegan-friendly, which was a first for me! The restaurant was nice, clean, and had indoor seating that could accommodate several people, but I decided to take my treat to go.“

“Woww weee!
Piping hot and delicious ham, cheese and egg sandwich with black coffee.
Friendly staff. Live green philodendrons.
Super clean environment. Big windows. 🪟
I’m in Heaven!
Well done.“

“We came here as refugees from an outdoor food festival. The lines at the festival were too long and it was too hot. We found Sunday in Saigon (thank you TA!) and had a very pleasant lunch. The two dishes we ordered were very nice, and there was much more on the menu that looked interesting. Old Town is off the beaten path for us generally, but we are plotting a return to this restaurant soon. It was surprisingly busy for a Saturday in late August, but may we weren't the only refugees from the park.“

“I had my usual. Tall coffee mocha. Great place in Del Ray. Alexandria“

“Used to really like this place but we were denied seating on the patio unless we had a dog. We have two young children and it is much easier to manage them outside and there was no one else out there. Thanks for the quick respons Sisters at Old Town North Alexandria you guys have been one of our favorite places and I hope we can visit again in the future.“

“Customer Service is great“

“The seasonal coffees are the best :)“

“I loved going here and the employees were so nice. I am gluten free and ate the cupcakes. One of the employees showed me everything they make that’s gluten free daily and what they can make upon request. I am partial to the gluten free chocolate cupcake but the vanilla was good too!“

“the sales staff here is great. I spent a lot of time "talking tea" with one of the sales team members. he took the time to learn my particular tastes for tea and then very patiently assisted me in selecting 4 exceptional teas. awesome customer service!“

“friendly speedy service with great cleaned scent“

“I have no idea how they do this. I only frequently hit Dunkin, but I have been coming here for years. They always repeat my order before I order. How can they remember everyone’s order every day with sooo many customers. Super friendly and it’s prepared FAST!“

“Good service and great staff. My daughter loved her tea.“

“We stumbled upon this gem after getting off the National Harbor bus. We were looking for another restaurant it was not in sight and it was so hot outside. We ventured into an alley and saw this place. Nice people and wonderful service. Food was prompt and delicious. I had a bacon egg and cheese on plain bacon, cheese danish and coffee. Hubby had turkey sandwich with coffee.

Go here - you’ll love the service and food.“

“HomeGrown in Northern Virginia is honestly such a great spot. From the moment you walk in, the place feels upscale but still comfortable and welcoming-not stuffy at all. The environment is clean, modern, and well put together, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a really good meal. The staff is a huge highlight. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to help. They're knowledgeable about the menu, quick to make recommendations, and make you feel taken care of without hovering. You can tell they really care about giving guests a great experience. And the food-absolutely delicious. Everything tastes fresh and high quality, with great flavors and attention to detail in every dish. It's the kind of food that keeps you talking about it atter the meal and already planning what you'll order next time. Overall, HomeGrown nails it with amazing food, an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere, and awesome staff. It's a place l'd happily go back to again and again. I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for an outstanding meal time and time again!“

“We stopped for a shake And dessert. We found the staff friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is terrific. It’s like an old diner with a counter and all sorts of delicious food and treats.“

“Great coffee and great service . St Elmo’s is my “go to” place for informal business meetings and strategy sessions“

“I love this place! Perfect location to stop in for a quick drink to-go or sit for awhile and study or work on something. Ample seating, good wifi, and a few outlets scattered but not at all tables. I love coming here when I need to get out of the house for my studying and have a nice change of scenery and a good drink. They also have a couple table top games (Jenga, decks of cards, etc) if you’re here with kids or with friends. The employees are super nice and the drinks are always amazing! Great prices for what you get and I appreciate their long hours. Highly recommend!“

“The Staff Members Are Awesome Very Warm & Welcoming.“

“I love my Grande Pike Coffee ☕️☕️☕️😍😍“

“Good atmosphere and prototypical of any Starbucks location.“