Foundation Coffee

9650 Main St #46, Fairfax
(571) 407-7179

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Andrii Guzhevnikov

That rare, uncompromising kind of quality you almost never find.
A sanctuary for specialty coffee—where you can discover its nuances, talk with an owner who’s always open to conversation, and leave with freshly roasted beans singing of their origin.
Thank you to the team, and to Hae, for creating this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Denise E

A little hidden gem. One of the best iced matcha lattes I’ve had in the area, and great customer service. I’ll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Navid

Good atmosphere

Michael Garnot

Had coffee and an almond croissant on Friday. Amazing croissant. Thought I found a new favorite place. Went back today (Tuesday). Croissant was terrible. So stale, I threw it away. Not sure I'll be back. So disappointed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Byungmin Yoo

Personally, the best coffee place in Virginia. Try the ice latte and you couldn’t go anywhere else..

Susan White

Tucked away on the back access road of the mall, this clean modern coffee shop has cheerful industrial vibe. Great place to study or meet for conversation.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

John Kim

A hidden gem in NoVa, Foundation is a cute coffee shop behind a busy shopping mall. People travel from across the country to check this place out! The workers are always very kind and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kholida Karimova

Coffee is great, low rating as they charge additional $1 for alternative milks. Not vegan friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Shahraiz Khan

It was a good time, but it was packed. Coffee was good, and the cheesecake was even better. I'd suggest getting it to go since the service was super quick.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pizza Jahanmir

The food is so good. It’s very cozy and it’s a great place to come with your friends the coffee here and a whole different word. I can’t even explain how good it is and don’t even get started with the bagel and cream cheese. My friend here has cream cheese all over his mouth. It’s so goodand the workers here are so kind and highly recommend you to come to this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Moonsun Cho

Accidentally found this place while waiting for a store to open nearby. Very cool location in the backside of a shopping mall. Ordered a pour-over Foundation coffee which blends three different single origins--ethiopia, brazil and columbia--and LOVED it! Has its own roastery so coffee was quite fresh and full of aroma. A great place to chill out with a cup of coffee in a quite and peaceful atmosphere. Agree with the other comment about using paper cup for pour-over: Bring your own ceramic mug, serious coffee drinkers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jomanah5 Alyahya

The coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is wonderful. The dessert isn’t perfect, but it’s acceptable. HaeK is the best staff member when it comes to making coffee!🤍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jesse W

They do not disappoint!!! Delicious fresh made to order sandwiches! Coffee shop quality coffees. Calm chill vibe tucked away from the rest of the ships but very well-known. The dessert treats are yummy too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sam Dumas

Nice place good coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D Ra (Dr Evo)

I feel happy here. Ambiance atmosphere and spacing for remote work or large gathering is wonderful. Cold brew pour over is refreshing and top quality! Perfect for summer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Scones

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