This place literally charges $1 for adding cream…read more $11 large iced coffee is roughly 40% more than Starbucks. Look, it's rough out there. I get it. What's next though, charging for ice? Charging customers for what is a standard option for their drink order is absurd when your markup is already 500% or more.

Brue Coffee Shop is a quiet little gem tucked away in a small plaza. It's the perfect spot if…read moreyou're looking to slow down, enjoy a great cup of coffee, or get some work done. I really appreciated their menu selections, especially their signature coffee and latte creations. I ordered the bourbon latte with a blueberry muffin, and both were delicious. I always enjoy coffee shops that create unique drinks you can't find just anywhere. I had some work to do, so I settled into one of the cozy couches and ended up staying for almost two hours. It was comfortable, peaceful, and exactly the kind of environment I was looking for a place where you can be productive while sipping on a well-crafted iced latte. If you're looking for a cozy coffee shop with great drinks and a relaxing atmosphere, Brue Coffee Shop is definitely worth a visit.

What a fun place to grab a coffee! I decided to indulge and grabbed their brown butter iced shaken…read moreespresso and a blueberry lemon bar! Both items were rich and tasty! The lemon bar was pretty big so we shared it as a family. There are plenty of places to sit down and chat if you are meeting a friend or just want to take in the vibe. Saturdays are buzzing so the line may be a little busy!

First time at 17 Hands after getting a recommendation from a nearby business…read more They are located in Kempsville Shopping Center. No issues with surface parking that's nearby their front door. The walk up was debris free. The shop has a lot of coffee and some merchandise for sale. I wanted to try a coffee and baked good. They are known for their blueberry scones, but I went against the grain. The Vegan Blueberry loaf appealed to me. With it being later afternoon the bakery Cade was pretty bare, but blueberry scones continued to crank out. They also had a coffee special, a carrot cake latte. Service was helpful and friendly. The dining room has a decent amount of space to enjoy a brew and treat inside. Outdoor seating is limited, but they do have it. The decor is pretty dark and rustic with wood tables. I chose a table in the rear that was clean. After around 5+ my blueberry loaf was called out by my name. It was warmed up and pretty good. Being vegan it was not as sweet, but I liked it. Another 10+, too long in my opinion my name was called for coffee pick up. At that point most of my load had been eaten. The coffee was pretty good, not blowing me away. I would like to return to try more. 3+, rounding up.

New brick & mortar location is awesome! Really cool design, delicious coffee & as always super…read morehospitable vibes. Definitely recommend these guys. Thanks Ally!

I was excited to hear about a new coffee shop opening nearby and decided to stop by Beach Bum,…read morelocated off Independence Blvd inside the Void, during their soft opening on a Monday morning. The staff greeted me as soon as I walked in and happily answered all of my questions. I enjoyed the unique, somewhat mystical decor and appreciated that they plenty of seating. When I arrived they were not crowded and service was pretty fast. I ordered a small caramel latte with almond milk and found it to be absolutely delicious and well-balanced. I enjoyed my latte and I would consider returning again in the future to try some other menu options

Anxious to try out RoJo Coffee for breakfast and I'm so glad we stopped in this morning. This cozy…read morebreakfast and lunch spot is clean and quaint. There's barstool seating at the countertop facing the grill and a few chairs at a carved wooden tabletop facing the large window. RoJo Coffee also has some outdoor seating options under a large tree. The menu is very impressive with specialty lattes and teas, and energy drinks, too. The breakfast and lunch menu offers a variety that's sure to please everyone's taste buds. I truly enjoyed the Belgian Waffle that comes with their house made mixed berry compote and powdered sugar, along with pure maple syrup, and house whipped cream. I liked how the chilled compote, syrup, and whipped cream were served in separate containers so that I could dip! Nice touch! The Belgian Waffle was fluffy and tasty! I also enjoyed my choice of The Lola (White Snickerdoodle Latte) specialty latte with oak milk (extra charge) that features white mocha, cinnamon & vanilla. My husband really liked his order of the Breakfast Burrito with bacon, noting how tasty their house salsa was. His specialty latte was The Moose which is their honey roasted peanut latte (toasted marshmallow, peanut butter & honey). Our orders were taken by the mother of one of the owners. She was very friendly and pleasant, telling us to take our time looking over the menu. She pointed out the month of May specials, and you could tell how happy she was to support this small business. We're thankful to have such a wonderful breakfast and lunch option with specialty beverages on the south side of the Great Bridge Locks. IYKYK

The coffee was good, which makes this even more disappointing. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of…read morethe shop was a major issue. The environment didn't appear to be well maintained, and it made the experience feel unsanitary. What concerned me the most was watching an employee fill my boyfriend's iced coffee with tap water directly from the sink. That completely changed my confidence in how drinks are prepared. Good coffee is important, but cleanliness and proper food handling are just as important. I hope they address these issues because the coffee itself has a lot of potential.

We decided to stop by Baja Coffee since it's only about 10 minutes from my house and I'm so glad we…read moredid! We were greeted right away and the wonderful girl at the front walked us through the menu and their coffee specials. I went with a Caramel Latte and the Baja Style Wrap. They even let us sample the Baja Sauce before ordering. It was delicious, a little sweet but packed with flavor. Since I wasn't sure how much they'd put on the wrap, I ordered the sauce on the side. My best friend got the same wrap with a lavender flavored iced latte, and she really enjoyed it as well. The wrap itself was fresh, flavorful, and very satisfying. While we were there, a small business vendor was selling her handmade scarf jewelry, which I thought was such a nice touch. I love when one local business supports another. Definitely stop in and enjoy some of their great food and coffee items! You will not be disappointed!!!

This place had added more things. More craft coffee beverages , breakfast items from the kitchen,…read morerefrigerated imported sparkling drinks, even body oils in the merchandise corner. I got the dirty chai which was good. Service was a little slow even for my dirty chai I had to be seated to wait. Staff was prompt to take my order.

I stopped by Town Center Cold Pressed in Ghent around 2:30 on a Saturday afternoon, about 30…read moreminutes before closing. I honestly only walked in because I wanted to check the place out and had no real plans to order anything, but I'm glad I did! First, the space itself is really cool. It has a darker, industrial feel with wood accents that fits right in with the Ghent vibe. It's a nice little spot with a lot of character. Makayla was working the counter and was an absolute pleasure. She made some recommendations, and I decided on a lavender matcha with their house-made pistachio milk. Somewhere between us chatting and having a genuinely good conversation, neither of us was paying attention to what she was making and I ended up walking out with an iced lavender pistachio latte with espresso instead of matcha. I took a sip outside and immediately thought, "Wait a minute...this is NOT matcha." I went back in and told Makayla, and she immediately realized what happened, apologized, and remade it correctly. No big deal whatsoever, especially considering I literally stood there and watched her make the first drink and didn't notice either because we were too busy talking! She also offered to let me keep the latte since it would have just been thrown away otherwise, so I ended up getting to try both. And that pistachio milk?! They make it in-house, and it is SO good. It has this really interesting nutty, almost umami flavor that I loved. Both drinks were delicious flavor-wise, although they were definitely much sweeter than I personally prefer. Next time I'll just ask for significantly less sweetener. For these, I'll probably blend them with some ice at home to mellow out the sweetness and turn them into frozen drinks. Overall, this was such a random, serendipitous little stop that turned into a really enjoyable experience. Great atmosphere, delicious drinks, and Makayla was incredibly pleasant, relatable, and fun to talk to. I'll absolutely be back, especially for that pistachio milk!

Cold Pressed - Norfolk International Airport (ORF) Visited:…read moreApril 2026 Stopped in while killing time at the Norfolk airport and decided to try one of their juices. I ordered a 10 oz drink for $7.99, which honestly feels a bit steep for the size--especially for something you finish in a few minutes. That said, the juice itself was actually very good. Fresh, clean flavors, and it tasted like quality ingredients were used. No complaints at all on the product--just the value. Overall, it's a solid option if you're looking for something healthier than typical airport food, but be prepared to pay airport pricing. Good juice, tough price point.

The drink was okay; the jasmine flavour was lacking and there wasn't much sweetness in the drink,…read moreso it tasted more like just milk. The boba though, was quite tasty with the brown sugar. Drink came out fast. The place is cute. I liked the bathroom window.

After eating lunch on Saturday, Sophia and I came here for some treats. Tealux Cafe is one place…read morewe've always liked for boba tea, but it has been years since our last visit. It's not easy when you live on the other side of Hampton Roads, but I'm glad to see them do really well over the years. Let's see how they've been. We were greeted by the staff after walking in and foot traffic was minimal. Music was playing througout the building and they were pretty busy with orders. A few people did come in but for the most part, they did takeout. We decided to sit and sip our chosen desserts. I chose their Strawberry Smoothie with strawberry popping boba at 70% sugar and Sophia chose her usual, coconut smoothie at 70% sugar with tapioca. Both of us enjoyed them very much. Not too sweet and full of flavor. We really couldn't have asked for anything more. Once again, a grand 'ol time on familiar grounds. You know for sure we'll be back the next time we come around :)

Definitely love the vibe in here. I ordered a cold brew and it was good. My kid got the chocolate…read morechip cookie and instantly loved and I quote "it's soft". Plenty of parking out front and you can come in and chill or get work done with a laptop. The seating inside is comfortable. Will be back!

A nice, laid back vibe, & great staff!…read more I enjoyed the seating options, couches to chill out on and high top tables to get some work done. Lots of people studying and hanging out. The drinks were pretty good, however, a bit expensive for what you get. My hot coffee didn't have a ton of flavor to it, and wasn't anything really special sadly. The london fog was good though! The food options looked good, however, we didn't get a chance to try them this time. Overall, a nice spot!