48 Best Coffee Shops in Alexandria

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

“Friendly & amazing customer service, and delicious food and drinks. Thank you!“

“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.“

“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 one of my favorite coffee shops to go to, period! The service is always first class and you feel like a person not a number. I’m not big into the food becuase im more a coffee guy. That being said, the homemade pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches are awesome! Have to try at least one. Now, the coffee is on point! They use very good espresso beans and their baristas are amazing. The place can get packed quickly and that’s a sign of why this place is so good. Lastly, it’s family friendly, which is a big plus.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Milk and Honey is the best restaurant ever.. great waitress and staff. Great cook overall I give it a 100 out of 10“

“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!“

“The beignets are made fresh to order. We ordered two orders ( 3 per order) of the powdered sugar beignets and they were ??. We tried the vanilla, strawberry, and raspberry sauces and they made the beignets even better. The vanilla puts you in the mind of a cinnamon roll frosting but better. Beware the powdered sugar beignets can get MESSY so don’t eat them in your car……

The staff were very friendly.

Only downside I there isn’t much seating.

We will definitely be back.“

“great staff! delicious coffee!“

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

“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.“

“Kristin & Adam are amazing human beings! The world could use so many more quintessential “cat carers” like them! Can’t wait to bring my daughter to the cafe!“

“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“

“Delicious! Interesting flavors and so good.“

“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! :-)“

“Great services. Nice location.“

“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“

“Not only is their esthetic so calming and perfect for a slow morning coffee and read of a book, but the coffee is so good! I’ve only just had either black hot and iced coffee, and both are so good. Beans aren’t burnt and the overall coffee flavor is the right amount of bitter and sweet. A cappuccino is next on my list, but you know a coffee place is doing it right if just their black coffee is great!

Bacon egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel is a classic! Just YUMM! Every worker I’ve encountered have been so kind! Even on their busy days, you don’t feel like they’re rushing you.“

“Amazing experience! Large portions.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“I am thrilled to share my experience with Tango Pastry, a true gem in the world of pastries and delicious treats! From the moment you step into their café, the ambiance is warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting to savor their delectable pastries. Tango Pastry's dedication to delivering top-notch quality and excellent service is evident. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to guide you through their mouthwatering selections. I can't wait to join them for their Grand Opening! I highly recommend Tango Pastry to anyone seeking a delightful pastry experience. Trust me; your taste buds will thank you, and you'll be eager to return for more of their scrumptious delights.“

“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!“

“Excellent place to Have a hot oh cold drinks love it“

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

“Good morning to my amazing 11 million viewers!!
Yes, I’m that girl who is absolutely OBSESSED with Starbucks—don’t judge me!

I usually just search for the closest location and go about my day. I don’t always write reviews for every stop… but today? A review had to be written.

Let me tell you about Lula—aka the bomb.com. This woman is the true definition of excellent customer service. I walked in half-asleep, and her energy? Instant caffeine boost! 💥

She was warm, welcoming, and made me feel like a regular even though it was my first time at that location. Her attention to detail? On point. Her vibe? Impeccable. Her smile? Unmatched.

If you ever find yourself at this Starbucks and Lula is there—consider your day made. She’s a whole mood and an even better barista.

Thank you, Lula, for being a light and reminding us what amazing service looks like!“

“So it is 2:43 PM on November 21st 2024 I ordered a Vente iced caramel macchiato when I asked for a refill I was told I couldn’t get one on iced caramel macchiato when the thing says you get a free refill but the young lady the perky slightly chunky one said I couldn’t, but the thing says on the advertisement you can get a refill on any drink hot or cold and since I got a iced caramel macchiato, she told me I couldn’t. She didn’t want to scan the app. She didn’t wanna do nothing the one time that I wanna do it, I can’t because somebody doesn’t wanna make me one and I Paid for my first drink, but they wouldn’t allow me to get the second one. She lied and I know it. I am a bit disgruntled by that experience“

“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.“

“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.“

“Yes, I drove to my usual location—and it was definitely worth the drive! The staff here are always so kind and welcoming. I ordered my drink with cold foam milk, and they made it perfectly without any issues. Always a great experience at this location!“

“5/3/2025: I was eyeing the honeydew melon smoothie. But, since it was before noon, I went with the large iced caramel macchiato. I paid $7.10; coffee’s getting expensive these days. It was too sweet for my liking and could have had a few more ice cubes as it was more warm than iced. After letting it rest, it cooled down. I will say, I rank their espresso better than Starbucks but lower than Peet’s Coffee.

I should’ve went with my gut and tried the honeydew melon smoothie with honey boba :(

Maybe next time…“

“I had Small Cakes make cake pops for my daughter in laws baby shower and they were absolutely awesome. I’ve never had cake pops taste that good. And they even made little bears just like the pic I sent. Highly recommend!!“

“I hope this is the right location. I came in the morning of 7/10/25 in a rainbow cardigan and too distracted to even know whom to speak to to order. I did manage to order and looked so sad that a beautiful soul that works there offered me a hug. I appreciate that so, so much. I am fine, thank you, but rather overwhelmed with life at that moment. In my career, I give hugs tho those making life and death decisions in the face of finances and frankly ability, and I am so so proud that I can offer than humanity to another, so I am touched and grateful and frankly a tiny bit more hopeful for the future because I was able to receive one. A stranger. A hug. Can mean the world. So.....thank you, all of you. Your kindness was noticed, even if I couldn't demonstrate that at the time.“

“We had breakfast at this location. It was a short walk from our hotel so it was convenient. We also selected it because it had outdoor seating. We ordered 2 bacon sausage egg wraps, 1 spinach feta wrap, a Mocha cookie crumble, 1 latte, and the frozen pineapple strawberry lemonade. The drinks were fine. The bacon sausage wraps were not good. My husband ate his, but I fed mine to animals passing by. The service was great, and the atmosphere was as well. I'd visit this location again, but I'll stick to the cheese Danish or something else.“

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

“Good atmosphere and prototypical of any Starbucks location.“

“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!“