“I love it when an owner of a small business pays great attention to every complaint, feedback or concern conveyed by a customer.I used to live within walking distance to this place. I loved the atmosphere, the quality of coffee and baked goods and the general vibe of the shop.One time while I was placing an order at the cashier, I noticed the lady taking my order was treating me poorly and rolling her eyes when I changed my preference for a breakfast choice and finally threw the receipt on the counter for me to pick up. I understand people have bad days, but you can't be rude if working in the front-facing part of a popular coffee shop. I went back to my table in dismay, when I noticed that the barista by the coffee machine acted like she is the manager giving orders to the others on how to go about running their stations. So, I approached her and asked if she is indeed the manager, and she said she is actually the owner. I conveyed my complaint to her without pointing fingers and she immediately apologized and offered me a free pastry. She promised to improve the training and make sure no other customer gets this poor treatment.I RESPECT excellent customer service. Kudos to this place.“
“A fine if small bakery tucked into the back of a strip mall, the Fairfax Bakery brings Turkish inspired foods and pastries to the area. Their pastries, of which we have sampled a number, are excellent as are their breakfast sandwiches. The Turkish breakfast platter is a Mediterranean adventure as is the baraq (sp?), something like a filled bagel. Their Turkish bagels are a real treat, and for those who like sweet coffee so is theTurkish coffee. Go early in the day for take out pastries as by lunchtime they are often sold out. Recommended for take out and for a quick breakfast in the small sitting area. Pleasant service.“
“I love Fairfax Coffe!! It is my fav place to study, and relax. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The drinks are great and have good quality! The place and the vibes there are just amazing!! Will always be my favorite atmosphere. Highly recommend this cafe!“
“Gathering Grounds has some nice coffee. I would personally recommend their hot coffee drinks, because whatever milk for the latte has a nice steaminess to it, hence the latte. The iced coffees are also pretty good, but I personally prefer the hot coffees more. The chocolate croissant is pretty good, and tastes like it just came out of the oven. I also like the ginger tea from here. If I had a suggestion, however, it would be to offer more options for sandwiches or wraps the way Starbucks does. Maybe some turkey bacon, or chicken.Servers are nice, but I do wish that they had more seating as the place can get easily cramped, but when they are available, I really enjoy the lounge chairs.“
“I've been to this location twice, and both times I had a great experience! Service is fast and great. Ambiance is very casual-- best to go to just pick up a scoop of ice cream, as there are not many seats available! I definitely recommend trying the clementine sorbet-- it was amazing! Super refreshing, juicy, and tangy so great if you're not feeling something too heavy. The sesame ice cream was really unique-- definitely worth trying if you want something new!“
“I love this hidden spot! When I need to focus on projects I come here. The him in the air from people around and the great vibe is welcoming to me. I usually drink their tea and have their pastries which comforting. I will say sometimes their music is super loud so it can be distracting to some. They also have chargers pretty much everywhere so they are catering to people like me and I never feel rushed or pushed out. Love them!“
“This morning, I had to make a super hard decision between awesome smelling coffee and good tasting beer that I had from them in the past. It was my first time in that building... Industrial looking with tons of seating and people vary from working to family and strollers.“
“Tried the New Orleans Style Coffee Milk Tea and I liked it. It was a unique combination, mixing coffee and milk tea, which offered a refreshing change from the usual boba flavors. I also appreciated their everyday promotion of Buy 4, Get 1 free. They tend to give a bit more ice than other places, so keep that in mind.“
“This is a great coffee shop, but it has one critical flaw - the place is very cold. I'm here in late February, and everyone in the place, including myself, is wearing a coat. I asked one of the employees what the thermostat was set on, and she responded, somewhat rudely, that she didn't know. She then said it was on auto. Not helpful and no pretense of addressing the issue. Still, the coffee is great and the service is excellent. I look forward to returning regularly when spring arrives.“
“I came here recently to buy coffee and chocolates for my wife for Valentine's Day. They had some chocolate boxes already wrapped attractively. The quality of both items was very good. This is a great organization that helps people with disabilities an deserves out support.“
“Refreshing and a great sweet treat while still feeling healthy I ordered the nutty acai and was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. The acai is a nice tart balance to the sweet nutella, and the granola and coconut add great texture to every bite as well. Fresh strawberries and banana top this bowl off to make it delicious! A very sweet woman working up front as well, it felt comfortable in there. I know the price is a bit steep for an acai bowl, however, I can see myself being full after eating this bowl (I got a medium) and I wouldn't go out of my way to buy all these ingredients and toppings to make it myself, so get yourself a treat and support local :)“
“Everything was stocked and looked really good and fresh despite it being busy! Staff were very polite and answered questions with ease. We ended up getting a few savory pastries to snack on later in the afternoon: a couple of croissants with different fillings, a crab salad pastry, and a cheese dog bake-- all tasted luxurious <3 I think the best baked goods must have all the flavors showing through and perfect levels of texture, and these did exactly that!Next time we might eat here BEFORE shopping so we aren't looking at groceries while hungry!“
“This is, in my opinion, the absolute best coffee shop in Fairfax. It's my favorite coffee shop I have EVER been to actually. The staff are SUPER friendly and the coffee is out of this world. I dont know how they make it, but they have the magic sauce. They give you a little waffle cone cookie with your coffee and it pairs SO well together. No where else does that!! Love, love, love this place. ❤️“
“This is a cute little deli in the Fairfax Medical Center in Fairfax City. The sandwiches are all pretty delicious with fresh ingredients. They have daily specials including bulgogi on Tuesdays which is a really good deal with a lot of rice Korean slaw and Korean beef sauteed with garlic ( bulgogi). The food is really good here. My favorite is also the Reuben. It is also very delicious and loaded with meat. They don't skimp here. You get fresh deli meat, fresh cheese and service is great. The owner is very nice and friendly. Great place for a quick lunch in Fairfax city!“
“Man do I just love duck donuts! I mean twice in 1 week speaks volume lol the donuts served warm melt in your mouth. They have a different flavor for every taste you have in mind. The service is always pleasant even when they have that afternoon rush. If you haven't had a duck donut before I highly recommend. Do a search to your nearest they are all over the dmv.“
“This place is a milk tea store with a Jamaican restaurant combined run by two different owner.I never had Jamaican food before, but maybe in the future.The milk tea is really good, i had their classic tomtom milk tea, it has lots of toppings stuffed inside, mango jelly,egg pudding and apple popping boba, also other stuff i don't remember the name.It was amazing, definitely will try again and recommend to other.“
“They've got a great quality of service. I've been here multiple times, and they offer complimentary teas at the front of the store. However, if there was a suggestion that I would offer, it would be to maybe change the flavors more often, and use it to promote the newest or seasonal flavors, so people get a taste of how the seasonal flavors will go. However, the employees are really nice and friendly, offering customized suggestions and allowing you to smell the flavors.I had the boba from here once, and it was ok. It felt a bit watered down, and it would be nice if it had some milk and sweetness, but honestly felt like I was drinking boba water. I wouldn't recommend the boba, but this store definitely has a great selection of teas.“
“I come here at least once a week, I really like how cozy and clean the cafe is. I also really like their drinks, my favorite drinks are the tiramisu boba milk tea and the osmanthus rice milk tea. I notice they have a variety of tea options, and they only use lactose free milk which is nice for people who have lactose intolerant.“
“Food was good, and there seemed to be plenty of options, including Mexican Coke (low FODMAP, by the way!) Service was okay, but I wish the cashier would have offered to help me open that Coke right away; Mexican Coke doesn't use a twist-off cap. Tables were all dirty when I sat down, but a cleaner was aggressively cleaning tables and carpet while I ate, so I guess they were playing catch up. I wish there had been less sweeping directly to my left, right, and front while I was eating lunch, but I guess it all needed to be done.“
“Granted I visit here often and my order is pretty simple, but I think it's up to 3 or 4 employees there that start ringing up my order before I can even state what I want lol. I unfortunately don't know thier names, but this is probably the best starbucks in my area. Love coming here to get my order, for the ones that know my order trenta ice coffee, no classic, lite ice THANK YOU for being awesome“
“Of the 3 Kokee teas in the Fairfax area this one is the best. They are more than happy to customize your drink (more or less sugar, more or less milk, etc) they have a good atmosphere (especially if you like K-pop, lol)They have a decent selection of pastries and food (my kids love the mochi donuts and macarons) but I just come for the tea and cold brew coffee.Top 3: Classic Thai tea (my go-to), Sweet cloud cold brew coffee (when I need a coffee fix), Thirsty Joe (when it's hot and humid outside and i need something fruity and refreshing)“
“Nice cafe restaurant in Merrifield. Great service, nice atmosphere. The food was slightly not up to what I've had there in past visits. Almond croissant felt a little stale and dry. The egg and cheese sandwich was not quite as i remember it.“
“I have heard of good coffee in this place, it was as expensive as the other coffee chains, but the coffee was pretty good. I found some of the similar popular items the other stores offer. Nothing spectacular about this, but a nice place to visit again.“
“Don't let the fact that it's a pop up in the middle of the mall fool you. This place has some of the best gelato I've tried. Gave it a shot on a recommendation from a coworker and I've been back twice in a week for it. Nice and creamy, not overbearingly sweet, and incredibly tasty. My sister is a die hard coffee aficionado and can't get anough of their Italian Coffee gelato. I love their affogato with vanilla gelato. Also tried their pistachio gelato and it's made with real grounded pistachios. The service is also incredibly inviting and quick!“
“It has been a while since I last visited this location, but I can always rely on their flavorful and robust coffee, which makes it consistently perfect. The excellent service and the place's always well-maintained and tidy make it an ideal location to relax, sip coffee, or watch the surroundings through its window while I enjoy my coffee.“