33 Best Coffee Shops in Fairfax

“Both staff folks were friendly and VERY HOSPITABLE.
I had a HOT gingerbread something-or-other and it was wonderfully tasty~~~just the right amount of sweetness and flavor.
Really good . . . . I’m returning for another!“

“This is a great idea to bring people closer to the Lord. on top of that. they support local roasters and even have some whole beans in store. Great way to support local within local while being able to pray or do work. very quiet. very welcoming. no one is demanding you to pray to get coffee. it's the most unique coffee shop I've ever been to. the idea. the layout. everything is great. I got a sandwich and some beans. Great spot“

“Welcoming atmosphere and unbeatable selections. I truly enjoy being here.“

“This is the place to get the best cup of espresso in the DMV.
If you want an average cup of Joe, then don't even try to find this place

Kid-friendliness: This is a relatively quiet cafe. I'd recommend you take your kids somewhere with a play place“

“I just received a box of Cameron’s Chocolates as a gift. They were delicious. They will be a new go to for me. Love supporting small business and Cameron Chocolate’s mission.“

“A Hidden Gem for Coffee and Sandwich Lovers De Clieu, a charming coffee and sandwich shop tucked away in the heart of Old Town Fairfax has quickly become my go-to spot for a perfect cup of coffee and sandwich when I'm in the area. Coffee and Organic Teas: (5/5) De Clieu's coffee, Organic Tea and drink options are nothing short of exceptional. Their baristas are clearly passionate about their craft, as every cup is brewed with precision and care, from their Drip, French Press, Chemex pour overs and Organic Teas. The espresso is rich and full-bodied, and they offer premium roasted beans and brewing methods to cater to every palate. I've tried their lattes, cappuccinos, teas, and cold brews, and I've never been disappointed. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just enjoy a good cold brew, De Clieu has you covered. Sandwiches Plus: (5/5) The sandwiches, bakery items, and Gelato at De Clieu are a delightful surprise. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, each bite is a burst of flavor. I've worked my way through much of their menu, and each creation has been more delicious than the last. From the Spicy Swine and Honey Bread to the inventive vegetarian options, there's something for everyone. The bread is always perfectly toasted, and the combinations of flavors and textures are superb. Overall Impression: (5/5) De Clieu is a coffee and sandwich shop that embodies all the qualities I look for in a great café. It's a place that combines exceptional coffee, delectable sandwiches, sides, and a welcoming atmosphere, all at a price that won't leave your wallet empty. Whether you're a regular looking for your daily caffeine fix or a traveler seeking a local gem, Delieu is the answer. It's clear the owner takes pride in what they do and how they train their team, and it shows in every aspect of their operation. I can't recommend this place highly enough, and I'm excited to see it thrive and become a beloved part of the community. There are ample parking options available in the vicinity as well.“

“In person kiosk and online kiosk in store
Online kiosk lets you put special instructions if necessary.

Staff was very nice - I put on my instructions whilst using the online kiosk to remove any almond products - just in case since I know a lot of granola is made with almond - I have an almond allergy. The kind lady behind the register saw my request and asked me if I'd perfer to switch to a gluten free granola because their regular granola did contain almond.
I was very happy with how kind she was with the switch because of the almond.

Also I might be biased because I LOVE açaí bowls but the bowl I got was absolutely delicious!
I got the nutty açaí bowl

Vegetarian options: Most smoothie bowls are vegetarian

Menu is very clear about what's in each item

Parking: There are many parking lots scattered around the city“

“Came here twice. They have American style food and Korean style food. Their food were good both time. Coffee was good as well. The space is clean and spacious and bright. Best cafe I have been to so far.

Kid-friendliness: Got high chairs“

“I appreciated how tiny the sample cups were, kawaii. The thing is though, the flavors were so strong is was probably the perfect amount for me to know what not to actually buy

Wheelchair accessibility: If you can get to the second floor, you can roll right in no problem“

“Always a perfect cup and excellent, pleasant service.“

“It’s really nice to have a Peet’s Coffee nearby, particularly when there’s a ton of Starbucks in the area. This location is a nice addition to the plaza, a cozy, quaint spot with plenty of parking nearby.

I’d gotten so used to settling for Starbucks that I’d forgotten the great tasting flavor of Peet’s coffee brews.

The vibe and atmosphere of the coffee shop is similar to any Peet’s location but this has the added benefit of matching the rest of the exterior of the plaza.

Overall, we’re really glad to have this Peet’s nearby.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I used to visit this Starbucks regularly. Since I was in the area, I decided to stop by and grab a hot latte. The latte was good—a smooth, warm coffee drink made with strong espresso and steamed milk, which was perfect for today's weather. The service was okay, but my table was sticky and had some cookie crumbs, which I had to wipe off myself.“

“Great customer service! 🙌🙌“

“I went to get my Pistachio Latte, and it was fantastic—just the right balance of not too sweet with a delightful pistachio flavor and creamy texture. It was absolutely perfect. The Pistachio Cream Cold Brew was equally impressive, strong and satisfying. This Starbucks location stands out with its quiet, spacious atmosphere, cleanliness, and easy access to complimentary parking outside. Plus, the service was fast.“

“Best beers I've had in a long time! So many great and creative options of beers! Every one I sampled was OUTSTANDING! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Hats off to the brewer and the staff are SOOO friendly, professional and helpful! Great atmosphere and the outdoor patio is an added bonus on beautiful days!“

“I've been visiting Fairfax Bakery regularly since discovering it a year ago, and it never disappoints. Their Turkish breakfast is a delightful experience, offering a variety of small portions on a partitioned plate that keep you alternating between savory and sweet flavors. The spread includes two kinds of cheese, two types of olives, apricot jam, honey, spreadable cheese, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, their special Simit bread, and perfectly cooked eggs with Sujuk (available for an extra charge). The Turkish coffee is also expertly prepared and adds the perfect finishing touch to the meal.“

“The gelato I had was absolutely delicious! While it wasn't as creamy as Pitango's, I really enjoyed the variety of flavors they offered. I ordered a three-flavor cup and chose Black and White Cookie Batter, Dark Chocolate Fudge, and Dulce de Leche Chip. Each flavor was delightful! The restaurant was quite busy, which was a good sign considering its prime location near shopping stores and not far from Chinatown. There was plenty of seating available for customers to sit and savor their treats or coffee. Despite the crowd, the cashiers did an excellent job attending to everyone and even offered samples.“

“Variedad de deliciosa repostería, sándwich y las maravillosas galletas de navidad. Además del gran espacio interior.“

“I was almost arrested for disorderly conduct but a Leprechaun appeared, dissuaded the manager from pressing charges and paid my bill!“

“The employees there are THE BEST!

Today was the snow blizzard, and they were the only shop in Mosaic open at 7am (I don'tknow what time they opened), at least that's what I saw. Greeted me with a warm smile.

While many people were snuggling at home, these amazing people were there even though the roads were very bad and beautiful snow everywhere.

And, it seemed that they weren't angry or even bothered for being at work during such bad weather. They were at work providing a warm smile with a delicious hot coffee and treating me as if I was a long-time friend!

One of the employees told me she had been out enjoying the snow and then went to work. I am so proud to meet people like her. She knows how to enjoy life while maintaining her high work ethics. PURELY AMAZING!

To all the employees... YOU ROCK!“

“If I could give this Starbucks location a 10 star review…I absolutely would! Their customer service is top notch with their team jumping in to help when needed, to bringing my For-Here coffee to my table (when it’s not busy), to clearing off the mug and plates from my table, and for simply being extremely friendly! I have never been one to tip at a coffee shop…but ever since they began the cafe-style service, I 100% do! Today I didn’t have time to stay and went thru their drive thru…I wish I had gotten the drive-thru employee’s name, as he made my entire day! He handed me the food and then before handing me my drink…he took a few seconds to write a couple of sweet notes on my cup. (U R Awesome and Good Vibes :) ) and handed it to me with a nod and smile! Fantastic team!“

“Clean store, nice staff. Very knowledgeable. easy to find the chips.“

“AWESOME WEEKEND WE TO SEEE MY SON !!!FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD �“

“Nice tea. Good flavors. Friendly staff.“

“busy place , received what I ordered in a prompt manner , dig the service with a smile , ol’ school ,“

“I ❤️ Lifetime , stronger together 🔥💪🏽“

“I really enjoy coming here for breakfast. Keep meaning to try lunch.“

“100% recommended. Came here one hour before they closed because my friend wanted to try the Blended Milo, since no place seems to have the exact one in Vietnam. I got myself the egg cream milk tea. It turned out that they both tasted EXACTLY the same as the type of boba we had in Vietnam. We’ve been coming back every single week ever since then. Very sad to see that they’re pretty slow at night. Hope to see more and more people coming to support this small boba shop ?“

“20241031 First time here. Bring cash to save credit card fee $$$. This is a very simple deli with a reasonably priced menu. I got the warmed combo sandwich that came with lots of meat! I wish there was an option to add some veggies like onions, raw or grilled. I also would have liked it better if each slice of meat was grilled separately, which would be tastier. I should have asked for the bread to be warmed on the grill as well. I need to lower my expectations ?. The employee was friendly and helpful. I wished he mentioned the daily special, which was displayed by the register and not by the overhead menu. I would have gotten that instead of a sandwich. I like their drink options. I never had soursop drink, and it was not sour (thankful) and it was real good! The owner was very nice. If I come back, I will try the special.“

“⚜️Hello ladies and gentlemen, workers, employees, members, dear compatriots, colleagues, friends and chief librarians of this lovely building on campus,⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

⚜️First of all, I want to start by saying oh my goodness, it's so cold. ⚜️I guess fall weather has already started in the United States of America in Fairfax, VA Especially since I actually live here. ⚜️Second, your library is so big on so many levels like five times more. it could be a mega mansion on many accounts perhaps one day a world historic site. ⚜️Who knows that the last comment is a bit of dry French and never wet humor and sarcasm too. ⚜️Anyway, from my multiple visits here.⚜️ I love this slice of paradise where it is calm, peaceful, warm, serene, sweet and have amazing romantic vibes from an artistic point of view too. ⚜️Finally, I like to study here too and explore things on my time while the world outside of these beautiful library buildings is noisy, crazy, chaotic and all that. ⚜️Is it true? ⚜️Oh yes indeed with something crazy or another always happening on the quad outside the Johnson Center. ⚜️I think this is the best place to do any work without problems and get the best grades while completing my degree. ⚜️Tip: The best places for this whole quiet area only are the upper level of this library building itself. ⚜️I find it incredibly interesting that you have an overpriced but good food cafe at the entrance. ⚜️I think the most romantic view is from outside the building looking in at night and from inside the building looking out during the day. ⚜️ Hint: the first place of peace and quiet for me is the church and my church family indeed comes family, the library, studies, work, adventures in life all in this strict and particular pecking order. Anyway, back to the analogy mentioned before that about the building being romantically beautiful at night and during the day too. It's a bit like with the classic monuments of the world like the Eiffel Tower ⚜️✝️⚜️🇪🇺🇫🇷🇹🇫🇼🇫🇬🇫🇲🇶, the Tower of Pisa ⚜️🇪🇺✝️⚜️🇮🇹, and the late twin tower complex of New York itself. Here is a classic and iconic quote from the unknown French author that envelops my many detailed and charming visits. ⚜️It's good like that.
⚜️“Never lose hope.⚜️
When the sun sets, the stars come out. "⚜️
Unknown ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

⚜️Thank you for listening, God bless and wounds to you, Jesus loves you very much always,⚜️

⚜️Sincerely and cordially from, ⚜️

⚜️Monsieur Français Jean⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️“

“This location is inside the H-Mart and has been great since it opened. The coffee buns, croissants, and other pastries are always solid, but the cakes are insanely delicious.
The staff is quick and efficient, and the display is kept clean and it feels welcoming every time.“

“Great staff. Thank you for being so nice to my 6 year old.“