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    Bear House Coffee Roasters

    4.4 (14 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kelsey L.

    The absolute best lattes in Hampton Roads, hands down. At this point I've basically tried it all- and 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.

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    Hannah V.

    Every time I visit my parents in Currituck, NC, I find a reason to make it to Bear House in Norfolk, VA! One of my all time favorite coffee places. Their seasonal menus are so fun and tasty, and their food is very delicious too. If you have the chance to visit, make sure you do!

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    Small cup of coffee 7 dollars....total rip off..Go to 7 11..I was also having to wait like 14 minutes to get served..they are horrible

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    They advertise loose leaf tea on their sign, the tea I was given was bagged. It was also served lukewarm

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    We decided to pop in quick over the holiday weekend and we were not disappointed. It's a cute…read morelittle shop, a bit tight when you get in but there is seating inside off to the side as well as tables outside. I ordered from the summer menu and tried the Cinnamon Drift Latte (Housemade Horchata and Espresso) and it was sooo good. I only got a 16 oz and wished I got the 20! My daughter ordered a signature drink, the Botanist (Strawberry puree, milk, and matcha) with oatmilk and it was great. I want to go back and give that a try next. Lastly my husband ordered a cold brew with cold foam and enjoyed that as well. He also ordered the coffee cake and I wish I wasn't gluten free because it looked and smelled amazing. He enjoyed that while we sat outside for a bit. The service was quick, the staff was so friendly and patient, and the drinks were delish! We will definitely be back when we are in Norfolk!!

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    My favorite latte, the nutella latte, is from here! Surprisingly, it's not too sweet and feels just…read moreso cozy. They have a great espresso and many good flavors, the dark chocolate being my favorite. This coffee shop can feel a little small but only during super peak busy hours. In general, it's the perfect size, being so comfortable that I find my girlfriend and I staying here for hours to either read, talk, do homework, play on our nintendo switches, etc. The staff here are also so nice to talk to, I find myself missing them whenever we leave. As for the food, I don't order food here too often so I haven't tried too much, but a super slept on pick is the pesto chicken sandwich. Holy amazing it's delicious. Price point for the coffee here is very reasonable with a plain latte being somewhere around $5, which is definitely better than many coffee chains.

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    This is where we sit every time
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    As a coffee snob, I had to visit a couple coffee roasters when visiting family in Norfolk. Kobros…read moreCoffee shop had a cool interior, nice baristas, and the whole vibe was a comfy and chill cafe. Another customer in line even asked us if we've been before and told us about the fun latte flavors. My mom and I ordered a cold brew each, and it was my mom's favorite cold brew she's ever had! It was good, but it was interesting because near the end of our cups, we tried each others' drinks just for the sake of things, and they tasted different - mine tasted less coffee, whereas my mom's drink had a was stronger coffee flavor. Maybe they were from different batches? Nevertheless, cold brews were great and I would order again. Like other coffee roasters in the area, if you buy a bag of beans, you get a complimentary cold brew, coffee, latte (?)! I was tempted to purchase a bag but they are so popular and only had 1 type of bean left that I don't prefer - heh, I warned that I'm a coffee snob. Would definitely go again/ask family to purchase beans for us out of towners.

    I stopped by Kobros Coffee around 11:45 a.m. on a Friday morning. One thing that caught me off…read moreguard was that it isn't a standalone coffee shop. It operates out of Toast on weekdays and Perro Blanco on weekends. I ended up circling the block for a while trying to find it because I had no idea where it was located. Apparently they mention this on Instagram, but since I don't have Instagram, I only figured it out after the fact. I can't help but wonder how many potential customers end up at Mea Culpa Coffee, which is right behind Toast and much easier to identify as a coffee shop. Once I went inside Toast and asked, the cashier explained that I was already in the right place. Mystery solved. I ordered the iced blueberry lemon zest matcha latte with coconut milk, and it was genuinely delicious. The blueberry and lemon complemented the matcha really well, making for a refreshing drink that wasn't overly sweet. My only hesitation is the price. At $9, it felt a bit steep for a drink that appeared to be about 16 ounces and was filled almost entirely with ice. While I enjoyed it and would order it again, I'd have a hard time justifying the price on a regular basis. Overall, the quality of the drink was excellent, but I think Kobros could make the experience even better by making their location more obvious outside of Instagram and offering a little more value for the price.

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