I reviewed 29th Parallel Coffee back in 2015 - but when I did - it was located off of U.S. 50 in the City of Fairfax (VA). This morning I saw a "coffee" sign in the retail complex I was in - in Fairfax Station - so I went in to grab some more caffeine after breakfast - turns out it is a "29th Parallel Coffee." Apparently the location that used to be in Fairfax City - up and relocated to Fairfax Station - since my original 2015 review is attached to this business listing. It feels smaller on the inside compared to the previous location. I ordered a large cold brew with Half n' Half. I guess they were out of translucent cups - as the cold brew was served up in a paper cup. There is are a few small tables inside, and free WiFi for those needing to do some work. Cold brew was pretty good overall. Paid with Apple Pay. #29thParallelCoffee read more

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Cozy and charming little coffee shop. Friendly staff and table service! Latte was very good. Definitely will come back. read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

Such a cute place, great quiet coffee shop to come read, work, or have a meetup with a friend. The ambience is minimalist and they have art for sale hung on the walls. Selling some baked goods, a couple sandwiches, and a few breakfast items like bagels and avocado toast. Their menu is very clear and minimal, with the option to pick from about five flavors for your coffee, letting them know if it's for here or to go. I got a large iced coffee with mocha (almond milk) and avocado toast. Just as a mental image for size the latte size for large is about a grande for Starbucks. It tasted great, I probably could have gone with an extra shot of espresso (but I love a strong latte!). They bring it to where you're sitting which is great, and the service overall was fantastic and friendly. The avocado toast at $6 is definitely "you get what you pay for". I thought it was a steal given some places charge double for avocado toast these days, but it was not something I'd get again. It seemed to be likely that premade avocado spread with tajin, salt, and microgreens. It was actually so unbelievably salty I literally couldn't have more than two bites, and I'm a gal that doesn't usually mind a little extra pinch. Definitely would come back for coffee but would not get the avocado toast! read more

By far the best mocha I have ever had. The owner of this coffee shop, Amir, is such a great human. We moved out of the area three years ago and still remembered us when we walked through the door on a trip. The establishment is cozy, the coffee is phenomenal, and the service cannot be beat! read more

Apparently this location has been open for many years but I just recently discovered this cute coffee shop. Met up with a gf here for a coffee date and it was a great time! We both pistachio lattes and pastries. Really enjoyed my blueberry coffee coke! I wish there was more room outside for outdoor seating but still really like this spot. Will be back! read more

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Hip, cosy coffee spot. The barista was very nice and dedicated, but my hot chocolate was lukewarm. They have a tasty set of pastries. Seating is limited so don't stay too long. read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Inside bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

I absolutely love this cozy coffee shop! The service is fantastic, and the coffee, croissants, bagels and ambiance are amazing!! Recommend!!! read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Egg, croissant, and Cortado!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

Love trying new coffee places when I am on travel and this place was great! I love having a classic latte and they make a great one. read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

Absolutely my favorite coffee place in Northern VA... It's small but made for coffee lovers... they only serve the best of the best beans. The rarest beans from the best roasters. There isn't a ton of seating, but it's worth a visit for the coffee! read more

Came across such a friendly barista this time around who suggested the special rooh afza syrup, a Pakistani syrup with a rose like flavor. I thought the latte was very delicious, and my friend enjoyed her iced oat vanilla latte as well. read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

I was pleasantly greeted when I came in which allowed me to feel comfortable. They had some good flavor selections for their coffees, however upon receiving it, the taste wasn't what I was expecting at all. It felt like I was drinking water, coffee, and biscoff all separately in my coffee. I had to get a straw to get the biscoff taste at the bottom of the cup. In my humble opinion as someone who loves coffee, I really would have preferred a nice smooth and consistent coffee throughout the entire cup, not in parts. Hope this review will help to enhance the coffee! read more

Had my own weird experiences with covert disrespect and picked up on a toxic undercurrent there with the arrival of a new employee that didn't seem to like me the moment we first met, but I didn't write a negative review since a place to get a cup of coffee is only so important. (Still decided that I shouldn't go back and support their business) But after learning from other former regulars that the same problematic employee literally told a nice older man (also a former regular) to "sit his ass down and he'll bring him the cup of coffee when it's ready" or he can "sit his ass down and come and get it when it's ready," I only think it's right for me to write a negative review because the owner didn't fire that problematic employee after finding out about that. As one with years of sales, retail and management experience, I really don't agree with the owner keeping such an unprofessional character on his payroll because that's extremely bad for business and just wrong in general. And, of course, he lost multiple regular customers as a result of that. The nice guy disrespected seemed like a nice guy that didn't deserve to be disrespected in front of other customers in a busy coffee shop. Therefore, it's only right that I support him by writing this review and sharing my own experience with disrespect because it's just part of being a good person. We live in a bizarre time where people think it's okay to disrespect customers. Take your business elsewhere just out of respect for a nice guy that was needlessly disrespected in front of an entire coffee shop. I'll definitely do my part to tell people not to go back to 29th Parallel from now on. Hopefully this helped customers make a good decision on where to take their business. read more

The worst costumer service I have experienced in quite some time. I ordered my coffees paid and then waited. I watched multiple custumers come in and get coffees that were obvious regulars. When I said something the barista said "next time I forget you just remind me earlier". Last time I checked it's not my job as the paying custumer to remind you to do your job. read more

I seriously love this place. The owner and workers are super friendly and know their stuff. The coffee is out of this world. Best iced Latte in the area for sure! read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Iced Latte (no flavoring) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

Got a honey rose latte and a vanilla matcha latte and they were delicious! Initially wanted the chai but they ran out and as they make it from scratch they said it can take 45 minutes. Default is not very sweet which I prefer, so if you want sweet ask for it to be sweetened more. The flavors aren't too artificial or overpowering, it was just enough to complement the coffee taste. The staff are very friendly! read more

Don't go....waited 10 mins to order...waited another 30 mins. I understand it gets busy but when I asked what the wait was for, they informed me they didn't have oat milk and that the owner ran out and would be back in 10 mins. That's information I could have used right when I ordered...left and never coming back. read more

It's been about a decade since this shop moved to its current location, further away. We were very happy to discover that Amir continues the wonderful casual ambience and charmed that his son now works alongside him. We had our favorites of Chai Latte and black coffee with delicious pastries and absolutely loved the great service. We like the care with which each coffee is crafted. Amir is very knowledgeable about good coffee. He exudes a very warm presence that makes us feel welcone . He even remembered us from all those years ago. We look forward to to going back soon for more of his and his son's hospitality. read more

A bit more laid back than Starbucks. Then again their places can be a little snooty. Definitely excellent employees here. Have found them to be polite and quite pleasant. I wish the chai lattes, and coffee brews corporate sent were better. At this cost I do expect quality and taste. So far average seems to be the value. Is it comfortable? Yes and this could be a great first date spot. It is very clean. The staff here do a wonderful job in this important area. Good luck with the parking. You'll be bunched in the strip mall, wherever your car or motorcycle ends up. Definitely be defensive driving. read more

Stopped in today. Top-notch latte --fast service--on the way to the train station. Very attractive decor. Made with Passenger coffee beans, a boutique roastery in Lancaster, Pa. read more

Good coffees nice place to be around with family and friend I will be back with my family again

It was clean inside and simply decorated inside! It would be a nice place to study. The furniture was nice and cozy and it was quiet. The menu is simple, and both of us ordered an iced caramel latte. They came out quickly as well. It was delicious and not too sweet! read more

Their lattes are the best in the Fairfax/Burke area. Consistently super high quality. 4 stars only because I've been at 8-8:20 am a few times now and they are never open at that time. Would grab more often if they were! read more

Ordered two iced lattes this morning (7/24/2025) but instead of making them with fresh espresso shots as expected, the two young staffers just dumped in some old, cold coffee pulled from their refrigerator. I told them I wanted freshly pulled espresso shots, and that's what I was paying $14 for, but no dice. Was told there was "literally no difference" between fresh espresso shots and their refrigerator brew. Hard nope. Drinks were awful, and no better than what I could easily make at home. There was no reason given for why I wasn't given what I ordered/paid for. Too bad because I really liked this place. read more

Prompt service and handmade chai! This friendly neighborhood place helped to get me through the pandemic.

These guys have really nice coffee. I prefer a lighter roast, more like a European roast, think Germany or Netherlands...and they have options for me. Stop in and grab a cuppa Joe! read more

Great coffee and great service. They actually have cortado. Quiet coffee shop that gets busy. Owner was friendly and precise.

The selection here isn't huge and they were actually out of two teas completely further limiting the available choices. I was visiting a friend I hadn't seen in months so we were just grateful to have a place warm to sit and catch up. She had the lox bagel which she finished and I had a biscotti. The teas are brewed to order and so while mine was fine she preferred hers less strong and so it was undrinkable but again we didn't mention it or bring it back as we were busy gabbing. The staff were super pleasant and friendly so they get all the stars for this review. It was convenient, had ample parking and was fairly affordable. A solid three stars with lots of room for improvement. read more

Service is excellent. Obviously coffee that is meticulously brewed takes patience. If you are in a hurry go to DD but if you are seeking a quality coffee drink go here. If you are cheap and in a hurry 7-Eleven has a good rewards program! read more

I'm a coffee addict and exploring new places is always my thing. So, before moving to Virginia, my husband had tried this place and had given me some great reviews about this place so I decided to try. To be honest, I loooooved the coffee. I tried their Latte and it was just the perfect amount of everything. The owner is really friendly which makes the place more comfortable. I had visited few weeks back and In these circumstances, they are following all the social distancing guidelines and keeping up with their coffee standards. read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

I love how they source coffee from different roasters! The beans used for the pour over this week was from Black & White Coffee Roasters (local to NC) which was exciting because I've been wanting to try this for awhile. I got the "Milton Monroy" pour over (tasting notes: red raspberry, orange, and blackberry jam) and it was absolutely delicious. It started out fruity and juicy but slowly trickled into something darker like chocolate. I thoroughly enjoyed this pour over and would highly recommend it! It seems like it's about $4.50 for a 10 oz. pour over. This coffee shop is a bit far from where I am, but I know where to get good coffee if I'm ever in the area. read more

They closed early, well before the closing time. The door was open but they refused service. Very unreliable.

I can't recommend 29th parallel enough! This location is cozy and gives you the allll the local coffee shop vibes ! If you're looking to get away from the rush corporate chains coffee and sit with a friend, work on your laptop, read a book, or chat with the baristas/owner/ locals this is spot! read more

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We really dont have alot of good quality coffee cafes near where I live (Starbucks dont count) so to have 29th Parallel move closeby was definetly welcomed by people like me who prefer high quality coffee like 29th offers as compared to the run of the mill Starbucks. Everyone working here is lovely, including the owner who is often working here during the day. Also a plus point: the music they play is really chill and i have shazammed some handful of songs to add to my collection while studying here. I always get the cortado here which is the perfect blend of strong and rich. I might venture out and get something different one day but till now, im perfectly content drinking my cortado and studying in a corner. read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Love the Cortado - rich and strong! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

I walked in and there was only 1 customer seated, but I figured, an hour before closing? Sure, it's possible. It was dark inside as if they were saving on electricity. The barista was there reading and I felt as if I was disturbing him. When I asked what's good, he read me the names of a few coffee bags, and said, "I think this is what we have." I got a cortado...meh...I actually downed the drink and ended up going to another coffee shop immediately after. read more

Got the iced latte with rose flavor. Not too sweet but a hint of flavor and aroma. Good for someone who doesn't want anything too strong. First time here and the place was nice. Definitely a hidden gem. Baristas were good, know what they were doing. Good interior design. read more

The service was great, the vibe is nice with cute couch seating, the floors were dirty. Unfortunately the coffee was just fine. I ordered a rose late. It didn't taste anything of rose whatsoever, in fact. The cup was laughably small and is an overpriced product tasting just okay. I wouldn't come back- however, if the portion size was less stingy, I might have considered coming back and trying another one of their flavors. It's possible they just didn't nail the rose flavor. read more

Whether you are a coffee connoisseur or just drinking for the caffeine, this place is perfect for you. They treat every customer like family and will take the time to ask you about your flavor profile and what time of coffee you typically like and then they proceed to provide you with an amazing coffee experience with the most delicious pour overs to espresso based drinks you've ever had. Watching them work is an added plus. They pay so much attention to each step of the process from when they freshly grind your beans to when they pull your shot or make your pour over, you can see them deep in thought; fully engaged in the process. They are constantly rotating their beans, bringing in award winning specialty coffee beans from all over the world. They usually have the beans for sale as well in case you love it and want to take some home. read more

I just spent 5.95 on a pour over coffee here and have NO REGRETS. It was the most delicious pour over I have ever tasted. I also tried their honey latte and splurge with whole milk and it was so creamy, delicious and beautifully presented. If I could change one small thing it would be that I wish it was just a tad hotter in temp. We were able to snag a small table by the window to soak in that vitamin D and were pleasantly surprised to eye Trivial Pursuit so we played a couple of rounds while enjoying our coffee. Service was so friendly and they even apologized for making us wait point 2 seconds to order. You could tell the two baristas were passionate about coffee and customer service. Can't wait to go back and try all their pour over flavors! read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Honey latte, Panama pour over & trivial pursuit. Perfect little Saturday morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

I dropped by shortly before close on a Saturday. As a person that will try almost anything, I let the barista work up a honey vanilla latte. Although I prefer more sweetness to my coffee I obliged by not adding anything artificial to his creation. He shared with me that all of their flavors are made in house and they also offer a few seasonal flavors too. When I visit again in Fall, I'll pop back in to see what's on the menu. This is a cozy spot for GMU students that want to leave campus (only a couple of miles) for a coffee break or study. read more

29th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax Station, Virginia

Hidden gem is right! Ive passed by this unassuming plaza so many times but I saw this place on Yelp so I stopped in to try it. I didn't know I was talking to the owner but based on the reviews I guess I was! He was nice and talked to me as if I was a regular. read more