Swing's Coffee
$ • Coffee Shops, Coffee Roasters
Hours:
501 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria
(703) 370-5050
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great staff! delicious coffee!
I just had the displeasure of visiting the DC location on the corner of 14th and G, near The Hamilton. I usually stop by in the morning for a Nitro latte (I prefer them over Starbucks). Today I got out of work early and rushed over, they close at 6, and I got in at 5:59. I know, not cool walking in a minute before closing because they want to clean up and go home. But I asked for an iced vanilla latte, and the young man behind the counters says no, we are closed. I said, I came...read full review
Swings has a great public coffee cupping every Friday at 10 AM in the Alexandria roasters location. You can taste fantastic roasted coffee from all over the world. It was really nice to meet Yolima Rojas of Paisa Coffee (near Medellin, Colombia) and Neil Balkcom, director of coffee operations at Swing’s. They gave us a good overview of 6 different coffees including varieties from Guatemala, Colombia and Ethiopia.
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 4PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 4PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 4PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 4PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 4PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 3PM |
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Swing's Coffee is a popular classic coffee shop with plenty of seating options, including outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and helpful, guiding customers through the baked goods selection, which includes delicious gluten-free and vegan chocolate chip cookies. The espresso, cappuccino, and nitro latte are of great quality, with the coffee being self-roasted on-site since 1916. Visitors often find the atmosphere relaxed and inviting, making it a great place to get work done or unwind. The coffee is consistently excellent, with some customers praising the care and knowledge behind each cup, especially the matcha and Americano. The historic roaster ensures quality coffee that stands out in the area. While the baked goods receive mixed reviews—some items like croissants are praised, others like the Cranberry-Orange scone have been described as dry and lacking in flavor—the overall experience remains positive. The space is large enough to set up a laptop comfortably, and the chill environment makes it easy to focus or relax. On busy mornings, there may be a short wait for drinks, but the quick work of the baristas helps keep service efficient. For good coffee and vibes, Swing's Coffee is a winner.