Coffee was okay! They had a good speciality drink menu and drinks came out quickly. The iced…read morecinnamon roll latte was our favorite. They set up an area in Big Ugly Brewing that's not always there. The staff was really kind!!

I absolutely LOVE this coffee stop. Everything is top notch - the service, the drinks, the…read morelocation. My husband and I are regulars at Big Ugly but I've never taken the opportunity to try Taxus Street until this week. I tried to come on Monday and quickly learned they were closed, so returned the following day. They operate inside the brewery and have a nice setup in the corner. There is lots of seating - bars and high tops - and it's a great spot for a morning gathering. There was a meeting in the upstairs loft happening during my visit. The barista who assisted me was working solo. She was super friendly and happy to answer my questions. I was glad to hear they offer decaf espresso. I opted to try one of their seasonal lattes - the Mounds Bar latte with almond milk, mocha and coconut cold foam. It took only a few minutes for my order to be prepared. I did find the drink to be slightly sweet for my taste and would ask for half sweet on my next visit. For the lactose intolerant, they have almond and oat milk options. They also have several pastries and some hot food options to choose from like overnight oats and breakfast burritos from Burrito Perdido. I was really pleased with my recent visit and I'll be happy to come back soon!

Sweet baby Jesus this place is one of the good cafes! (pun intended! See image!) I saw that this…read morewas Veteran owned and wanted to swing by after a long walk around a beautiful park. I ordered the Iced, CHEST CANDY: White Chocolate and raspberry, and to say I was in love with it! I had to order another one after I left and walked around for 5 mins because I may have drank all of it before I got back to our car! My husband ordered the Blueberry Bang Tea and you can taste the lightness of the blueberry and tea, I'm not a big tea fan, but this one is pretty good! Husband loves it! Very smooth, light and delicious! We will definitely be back! P.S The muffins were also delicious! (They had chocolate ones out and they were sooo soft!)

Delicious latte of the week, it had white chocolate and cinnamon, called Ladder Crew....it wasn't…read moretoo sweet or lacked flavor, it was on point and just what I needed. I know, I know, do better yelper lol. I was in a rush so I didn't get any pics other than of the latte of the week. They have plenty of seating for either a place to work (free WiFi) or catch up with some friends. They have different coffee blends (whole beans or they can grind for you) and associated merch for purchase. Staff were so friendly and helpful. I look forward to coming back.

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

What a gem of a coffee shop! This is one of my favorite coffee finds to date in Hampton Roads. Is…read moreit anywhere near my house? Nope. A total nightmare to get to for logistically, but totally worth the hassle and the drive. This place is tiny so we lucked out getting seats. There are a few seats on a low top bar facing the street and a few more high top bar seats facing the kitchen. Not ideal for socializing, but we made it work, I found this place to be extremely kid-friendly even though it isn't necessarily catering towards kids. Tons of great food options - highlights being the strawberry french toast and the chicken bacon ranch wrap. Pretty sure these are both specials for February, but gosh they should keep them year-round. The gentleman cooking was great - from food to service. My coffee was good. Not superb, but hit the spot. My biggest wish for coffee shops is always homemade syrups but at least they use Monin. Overall, great experience and will definitely be back next time I stumble upon the area.

First time I've heard about this place & I decided to give it a try. Placed an order for a generals…read morebreakfast bowl...WOOOW 10/10 I must say. This was packed with flavor and great portion for the price. Friendly staff as well I definitely will be back asap! 2nd stop by here on Friday 2/27, went with a Mediterranean wrap definitely another 10/10 I will make this one of my regulars I have to try most of the menu

The peanut butter latte was amazing and well made. The blueberry muffin however was tasteless and a…read morelittle burnt. The coffee cake tasted store bought. The ambience was rustic but the tables were a little sorry and the floors needed to be swept. I would however go back for another latte...to go.

Small place with big flavor amazing customer service! It's been around for years but this my first…read moretime visiting this location. I will definitely return. Everything I ordered 10/10 and they made my corned beef just the way I love it! If you're looking for for a great meal be sure to check them out!

I dined here the other day and it was great! The food and service were spot on! I tried the purple…read morehaze latte with oat milk, which is an April drink special. It was light and yummy. I had the spinach and avocado bowl; added bacon and had a fried egg instead of a poached one. Those rosemary mushrooms were a great complement to the dish. I got some peanut butter truffles to go - just delicious!! They have several tables, and stay busy. But the food comes rather quickly! Check them out!!

I love the space that Gather offers for meeting up for coffee, tea, and goodies. I typically love…read morean americano, but I don't love theirs. I do like their London Fog. Their regular pour coffee is also good. They are very friendly, but as it is very popular, it normally takes a while to receive your food/drinks. As for food, they have a lot of great options. My son loves their scones. I wouldn't recommend their avocado toast, as the avocado is packaged and not fresh. It doesn't have a nice flavor.

I don't know why I wanted so long to try this place. I've driven by it almost daily and never tried…read moreit. First this is the cutest coffee spot. It has a very clean minimal decor vibe but is still very welcoming and comfortable. There are large tables, sofas, a nice bar and arm chairs to gather in and the music is loud enough to mute conversations but not so loud as to disturb the vibe. The menu is simple. Coffees, teas seasonal drinks, sandwiches and pastries. My husband and I were taking a quick break from. Hopping and decided on drinks and a pastry. We ordered the grinch matcha latte, a gingerbread latte and a spinach feta pastry. Omg both of us loved the grinch. I've been searching for a matcha I could enjoy and this is it! All the right notes: not too sweet, creamy and the matcha well blended in the milk-think no grainy residue at the end. If I'm in the matcha mood I'm coming to get this. The grinch was so good I think it made the gingerbread latte less exciting but it was still delicious! The expresso was strong so for a non Coffee drinker like me it wasn't my favorite but my husband thought it was great. The pastry came out hot and was delicious. Everything came out fairly fast so even with the crowd we were there less than 30 minutes. I want to come back and try more drinks and a salad that seems up my alley. Please check out this locals establishment. You won't be disappointed!!

Visited the food truck at the Norfolk Botanical Garden and it was awesome! I had the fresh lemonade…read moreand tried the caprese and portobello mushroom paninis. The food was made fresh, the women working the truck were super friendly, and the food was delicious. They had a nice selection of coffees that I would love to try another time. Highly recommend!

The absolute best lattes in Hampton Roads, hands down. At this point I've basically tried it all-…read moreand time and time again come back to Bear House (they have been the actual reason I've gone to the Botanical Gardens multiple times, heh). They make all of their syrups in house- and they are absolutely splendid. Only this place can make me enjoy an espresso tonic- what even is that?! But it's delicious, just like everything they do. And, it's never ever too sweet. It's always barely sweet with an emphasis on flavor, not sugar. Ugh just so good. And what's more than that- the staff here are genuinely amazing people. The owner (I think?) always greets us and knows us well at this point, and makes the whole experience just that much better. These people are in the job that's right for them- which means their coffee is crafted with love. And that's the best kind of business to visit.

I love supporting small local businesses and bonus points that it's a Puerto Rican Cafe…read more It's not a full service restaurant. It is a cafe. They have a selection of coffee options and 15-20 breakfast/brunch options to choose from on their menu. You order at the counter and they bring your items to your table. In addition to the regular menu they have a dessert case with a rotating variety of amazing desserts. We tried the carrot cake and the piña colada cake and both were EXCELLENT! (And I'm picky about carrot cake.) I saw they also have another display case for empanadas but they didn't have any in there on our visit. Another bonus is they have vegan chorizo on the menu which is a big win for my vegetarian husband. The servers were friendly and the atmosphere is a breath of fresh air. Latin music playing and clean airy decor. To sum things up... We will definitely be back!!

I've been two times in only a couple days and I love it. Tried a cortado, flan latte & lemon crème…read morecake. I believe all items are made in house and everything tasted amazing. They played light music and had a very cute comfortable dining room.