It definitely has a very specific motif it's going for and I appreciate the care and consideration the cafe has in cultivating a certain atmosphere. I came specifically because of the latte art featured in other reviewers posts and thought it might be above average lattes, but was disappointed by mine. I thought they had a nice variety of snacks for anyone and fun alternative food for restrictive or health concious diets. My friend got a tea and was happy with the loose leaf they provided. Loved the pottery mugs they have for dine in patrons and thought they were lovely.
Rachel Kim
S tier level coffee in Old Town Alexandria. Super chill vibes and the coffee has been consistently excellent. One of my go to spots to take guests. I usually get an espresso or cortado and the baristas have never failed to disappoint. Seating is very limited, but usually I don't have too hard of a time finding some nook or cranny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vicky Arliaud
Super nice and cozy place. Matcha is super good and staff is adorable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roxanne Gordon
Smooth and tasty coffee. Funky vibes. Would have loved to have the time to have a seat and enjoy the atmosphere
Ngn Ruby
food was okay, matcha felt authentic cause it’s unsweetened. the decor was impressive and there were local artists prints there. so cool, i bought one small print. a good place to have some coffee, and local stuffs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Daniel Strain
Great place, but last time I was there, I thought I heard three strangely dressed people outside talking about how they were from the future and had to be careful not to make a scene. Fascinating.
Eden DeHaven
ESP is my favorite coffee shop in Old Town, and I’m going to miss it so much when I move! The atmosphere is so cozy and unique. As you walk through the door you’re greeted by a variety of prints, stickers, and handmade items from local artists available to browse as you wait and the customer service is fantastic. Even when this place is packed the staff are always welcoming and kind and the quality is consistent. Everything on the menu is delicious. The brown sugar shaken espresso is addictive, my partner loves the cappuccino, the spinach quiche and chicken patties are my go-tos, and the baklava is a must try. As for seating, there’s usually plenty of space on weekdays. Weekends can get packed, but that’s true for any shop on King Street. My favorite spot is the little hidden nook through the back door. It’s a lovely spot to meet friends and chat. We’ve tried every spot around here, and ESP is the best coffee shop in Alexandria, hands down! 💗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Marshall
Such a lovely spot to drink a cup of delicious coffee from a beautiful mug and catch up with a friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaze Shi
This was a random stop in the area, and I’m so glad I did. The chai latte was amazing, the lemon bar amazing, the quiche was a lot larger than I expected and was…. AMAZING. Totally suggest stopping in grabbing a drink and a snack. The employees super nice and the vibes inside are chill and relaxing.
The business was extremely busy during our visit, but the customer service was top notch and the drinks were amazing. We had the House Chai and the Salted Caramel Latte. Loved this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Rodriguez
I love ESP for the cozy, artsy vibes and I keep coming back because it also has delicious coffee and I am a fan of their chicken salteñas. They do not take cash though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sami
Cozy atmosphere - pretty small but decent amount of seating! Their coffee is also good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Dai
Very cool place to go and get coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mimi Freeze
The vibe of this cafe is fantastic, with all the funky and eclectic decor and delicious offerings. I enjoyed their drinks so much that I ended up visiting them all three days of my trip! I tried their spiced apple cider, hi res chai, and caramel apple chai which were all perfect for the crisp fall weather 🍁 Definitely stop by for a cup of tea or coffee if you’re in the area :)
Quiet spot for delicious coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It definitely has a very specific motif it's going for and I appreciate the care and consideration the cafe has in cultivating a certain atmosphere. I came specifically because of the latte art featured in other reviewers posts and thought it might be above average lattes, but was disappointed by mine. I thought they had a nice variety of snacks for anyone and fun alternative food for restrictive or health concious diets. My friend got a tea and was happy with the loose leaf they provided. Loved the pottery mugs they have for dine in patrons and thought they were lovely.
S tier level coffee in Old Town Alexandria. Super chill vibes and the coffee has been consistently excellent. One of my go to spots to take guests. I usually get an espresso or cortado and the baristas have never failed to disappoint. Seating is very limited, but usually I don't have too hard of a time finding some nook or cranny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super nice and cozy place. Matcha is super good and staff is adorable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Smooth and tasty coffee. Funky vibes. Would have loved to have the time to have a seat and enjoy the atmosphere
food was okay, matcha felt authentic cause it’s unsweetened. the decor was impressive and there were local artists prints there. so cool, i bought one small print. a good place to have some coffee, and local stuffs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great place, but last time I was there, I thought I heard three strangely dressed people outside talking about how they were from the future and had to be careful not to make a scene. Fascinating.
ESP is my favorite coffee shop in Old Town, and I’m going to miss it so much when I move! The atmosphere is so cozy and unique. As you walk through the door you’re greeted by a variety of prints, stickers, and handmade items from local artists available to browse as you wait and the customer service is fantastic. Even when this place is packed the staff are always welcoming and kind and the quality is consistent.
Everything on the menu is delicious. The brown sugar shaken espresso is addictive, my partner loves the cappuccino, the spinach quiche and chicken patties are my go-tos, and the baklava is a must try. As for seating, there’s usually plenty of space on weekdays. Weekends can get packed, but that’s true for any shop on King Street. My favorite spot is the little hidden nook through the back door. It’s a lovely spot to meet friends and chat. We’ve tried every spot around here, and ESP is the best coffee shop in Alexandria, hands down! 💗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a lovely spot to drink a cup of delicious coffee from a beautiful mug and catch up with a friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a random stop in the area, and I’m so glad I did. The chai latte was amazing, the lemon bar amazing, the quiche was a lot larger than I expected and was…. AMAZING. Totally suggest stopping in grabbing a drink and a snack. The employees super nice and the vibes inside are chill and relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The business was extremely busy during our visit, but the customer service was top notch and the drinks were amazing. We had the House Chai and the Salted Caramel Latte. Loved this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love ESP for the cozy, artsy vibes and I keep coming back because it also has delicious coffee and I am a fan of their chicken salteñas. They do not take cash though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cozy atmosphere - pretty small but decent amount of seating! Their coffee is also good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cool place to go and get coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vibe of this cafe is fantastic, with all the funky and eclectic decor and delicious offerings. I enjoyed their drinks so much that I ended up visiting them all three days of my trip! I tried their spiced apple cider, hi res chai, and caramel apple chai which were all perfect for the crisp fall weather 🍁
Definitely stop by for a cup of tea or coffee if you’re in the area :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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