Ballywhack Shack and Cafe

304 Mill St, Occoquan
(703) 772-0068

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Hannahbeth Ettinger

Went with my boyfriend to grab a coffee earlier in the day. I had a mocha and it was perfect! We had to come back the same day later in the afternoon to get some sandwiches before we hit the road again. When I say these sandwiches were 10/10, I MEAN IT!!! Definitely my boyfriend and I’s new spot every time we come back to the area. Thanks guys! Beautiful cafe inside as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Gimbi

Love this spot!

Food: 5

Kyle B

I stop here every time I'm in Occoquan! I've tried many items and have never had anything I didn't like. The lobster rolls, though, are the BEST. They are so fresh and just so good. I hope they never stop bringing them back! Super friendly customer service too. Would definitely recommend stopping here! Prices for overall quality feel well worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alyssia Church

Quite disappointed in our visit. Picked this place to have lunch while visiting the area because of the advertised gluten free options, particularly the hot dog buns from a local bakery. Was told when we got there that they NO LONGER HAVE GLUTEN FREE BUNS for the hot dogs (although it clearly states on the menu that they do) and suggested that we go to their Cafe up the street which has gluten free bread for sandwiches. I didn't want a sandwich. I wanted a hot dog. So they dug some gluten free sandwich bread out of a cooler and once they confirmed it was "still good" because it had "been in there for awhile", they offered to put the hot dog on that. I declined because that would be weird to try and roll up a hot dog in a piece of sandwich bread of questionable freshness.
Kudos to the staff at the stand who did everything they could to get me something I could eat. However, they do need to have a bit more education on gluten free food as they weren't sure if all the ingredients on the K-pop hot dog were gluten free or not. I ended up getting two plain hot dogs with relish and onions, no bread, a bag of chips, and some absolutely delicious blackberry lemonade (seriously, gotta try the lemonade!) The hot dogs themselves were good, but wish they were a little bit more warmed up.
I am always grateful to see places offering gluten free options because I know they aren't required to do so. But when I am in an unfamiliar area and drive a bit of a distance to visit a specific food establishment just to find out that the gluten free option no longer exists as advertised, it really puts a huge damper on my day.

Dietary restrictions: They advertise gluten free items, but are not super educated on what is actually gluten free and may not have any of the gluten free items available.

Parking: If you see a spot on the street anywhere near this place, take it! There may not be another one. All parking is angled on street parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

The Great Cil

The cafe location is absolutely adorable. The service, food, and specialty drinks were very good!

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options available

Dietary restrictions: Alternative milk options for dairy restrictions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Vibe, Lavender Lemonade, Breakfast Sandwiches, Bacon Me Crazy

tabatha busjahn

I love their sandwiches!!! My favorite is back at the ranch and im sooooo excited that they have it available all the time now at their new cafe! I have tried lots of different foods and drinks and have never gotten anything i didnt love! LOVE LOVE LOVE! you have to eat a sandwich or hot dog while you in occoquan!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aliyah Johnson

You know, we want to support local. After all, we are walking distance from here. However, we paid $27 for two sandwiches with frozen meat and no sides. Not even a bag of chips. These prices are just out of control.The sandwiches didn’t taste that great. You could taste the defrosted chicken. I would have overlooked it but we paid almost $30 bucks for two measly sandwiches.I think people should stop accepting this nonsense.

Jennifer Hansen

Very salty, pork roll is 2 pieces of lunch meat on a Sam's club roll. Not worth the $ , husband had a hot dog, he liked it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

J Lokitis

I love the new location! Great parking, lots of tables, wonderful sandwich and panini menu. Awesome and fun flavors of iced or hot lattes and lemonades. Definitely come back for lunch again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lavender Lemonade, Randy's Reuben, Bada Bing Bada Boom

Dr. Julia Lokitis

I love the new location! Great parking, lots of tables, wonderful sandwich and panini menu. Awesome and fun flavors of iced or hot lattes and lemonades. Definitely come back for lunch again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lavender Lemonade, Randy's Reuben, Bada Bing Bada Boom

Franklin Pagan

Amazing hospitality. This will forever be my go to spot on my walk down to the river. Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing little spot. Love the dogs and creative sodas.I’ve been a few times already with my kids and solo.Worth a visit. I haven’t had their lobster roll but I will try that next time!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bada Bing Bada Boom

Brittany Robinson

Delicious sandwiches and friendly workers always. I love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bada Bing Bada Boom

Blaise Kramer

Took 15 minutes for a coffee and it was

Service: 2

Jack Bolch

Wonderful ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mandy White

This is my go-to place for coffee and sandwiches in Occoquan! My lattes are always perfect and the sandwiches are delicious every time.I stop by at least once a week and have never had a bad experience! Check them out when you are in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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