During the last two visits, I've discovered my new favorite go-to breakfast in here. It's called…read moreThe BELT. It is served on their waffle-like bun with bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and their special sauce. It is terrific. I wish the bacon was not the microwave thin stuff but the vegetables make it crunchy and juicy. I also wish the business would consider creating a similar item using their delicious sausage. It could be called The LETS. (smile)

What a gem of a coffee shop in ocean view! Stopped in on a recent Friday for a morning pick me up…read morebefore venturing through the tunnel. I love this area of the city - feels a little small town/a little suburban. I have the coffee passport and was excited to try this new-to-me spot. Mudita sits just off Ocean View Ave practically on the beach. On this visit, there was ample street parking, but I dare say it is tricky on weekends and during the summer. It is in a pedestrian-friendly area, which is a plus, so it's easy to walk to. They do make a point to remind you not to park in the lot belonging to the adjacent shopping center or risk being towed. When I stopped in, it was empty except for one table. I let them know this was my first visit and the staff was happy to tell me about seasonal specials. They have a variety of teas and coffees. I do wish they had a sample of their food menu where they take orders. I didn't notice it until I picked up my drink, so I'll have to return when I have more time to peruse it. For my first visit, I wanted to try a seasonal special drink and opted for the Vietnamese Egg Coffee. It was described as an Americano style drink with egg custard foam. They offer decaf which is a plus so I selected this. It was ready in about 5 mins and was absolutely delicious. The only downside was the size. I wasn't expecting an espresso sized beverage for the price, but probably because I'm used to a Starbucks Americano which is bigger (even for a tall) and has slightly more hot water. The flavor was impressive and I much prefer the espresso Mudita uses! Overall, a great experience. I don't often venture out to OV, but I'll definitely stop back in when in the area!

Went here Thursday morning close to noon since I was in the area. The inside was very cozy and…read morecute. It was my first time here, so I asked one of the ladies some questions while I was ordering. She was very helpful and friendly with recommending her favs. I ordered a Caramel and Toasted marshmallow frappe (8/10) it was pretty good and a Breakfast sandwich (9/10) it had ham, egg, and cheese; the cheese was melty and the croissant was nice and flaky. I def see myself retuning soon; I wanna try their seasonal flavors before they get switched as well as some of their pastries. My overall rate of experience : 8.5/10

Had the pleasure of trying this place and it was a cool vide inside. The staff was friendly, and…read morethe cookie that I tried was good. But for it to be a coffee shop I was extremely disappointing. The latte was weak and tasted watery.

The Grey Matter (iced) is delightful. What an experience. I was drawn to it as soon as I walked in…read more I've never had black sesame syrup before. This place is worth checking out. As a Chesapeake native and long time Norfolk lover I'm not sure how I've never been here. Looking forward to this place being a short walk away this summer. It's super chill. The coffee wizard (who is possibly also the owner?) is dope. Check this spot out. It's about to be my go to.

We ran in here 15 mins before closing and we're still greeted with a smile and great service. One…read moreof the best local matchas I've had! Great simple, yet trendy decor. Go hit it up!

Start off with the staff are as lovely and perfect as always, I'd go there just for them. But…read moreseeing as my one loved food item is now trashed, I will have to give it up to start my breakfast bagel search from scratch again. I really used to love this place, but today, to my horror, the perfect breakfast bagel I so loved has completely changed from a perfect folded egg with gooey melted American cheese on a plain bagel to some horrendous hipster garbage. I don't know why you would take perfection and ruin it, but I guess this is the vibe now. I'm caffeine intolerant so I don't really bother with anything else, but that everything bagel with Gouda garbage I got today was so hideous I would rather have just thrown my money in the trash. My gooey, golden, melty, bagel perfection was replaced with bizarre hipster wannabe upscale yuck and I have no one to give me my two beers for my devastation, nor to take my hurt feelings chit. Ugh.

I'll always recommend a vet owned business. The atmosphere is super chill and cool, they have a…read morevariety of things to buy like sweatshirts/ cups/ premade coffee bags etc (i had to walk away from that area bc I'd go broke) I got a breakfast sandwich and I believe some sweet kind of bakery item. Both were great. I can't remember the name of the coffee I got but it was absolutely amazing. I'll totally be back, the food and overall service is worth making the drive again:)

I love when a new coffee shop blows me away! Really enjoyed our visit to Fr8 House. First off, what…read morea cute area and cute building! Truly very comfortable and a great space. We got there early and enjoyed their sandwiches for breakfast. I wish they just had a description of the sandwich rather than having to ask the cashier, but she was very helpful and thorough. Our sandwiches were really good and the aioli they came with was AMAZING! As a self proclaimed coffee snob, the coffee was really good too. My husband enjoyed his (very hot) coffee and I enjoyed my coconut mocha. Overall great experience and we can't wait to go back!

Fr8 House is such a fun little gem here in downtown Norfolk! The cafe is very bright & welcoming,…read moreand with a bonus of the trains passing by if thats your things. It's the kind of spot that just makes you happy to walk in & stay a while. There is a good amount of seating which happens to be very spacious so you're not sitting right next to someone. There's seating inside and then a few tables outside. Check out the swings! The coffee is great with a nice selection of pastries and snacks on display. From drinks & pastries everything was really fresh and tasty. The staff are super helpful, kind & friendly. They have free WiFi & I saw lots of people working & studying from laptops. Their Parking was not an issue because they have plenty. If you haven't checked out FR8 House yet, you're missing out. Whether you're a local or just visiting, definitely check it out -- it's quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots downtown! #foodie #food #coffeeshop #coffeelover #norfolk

Location is under renovation so it is located inside the Elevation Brewery next door. Some better…read moreonline presence/information about that renovations would have been appreciated. So i cannot comment on the normal ambiance. Coffee is subpar, the honey cinnamon latte only is served with a single shot of espresso (12 oz) and I feel 2 is typical for most other coffee shops. Cookie butter iced latte is fine, but nothing special to write to others about. Limited pastry/baked good selection so I didn't try any of them.

Stopped in with my sisters. Had the Kona Nitro Brew with Pistachio. My sister's had the Koko Head,…read moreEspresso and a Brewed Coffee. Very relaxed and quiet om a Sunday morning. Small parking lot.

Stopped by Tea Lux Cafe for a lil boba break and boyyy... this place is a must-sip spot…read more I ordered the Oat Brown Sugar Fresh Milk with boba and physically said "mmm" out loud like I was in a food commercial. Easily one of the best brown sugar flavors I've ever had. Rich. Creamy. Life-changing. Because I make reckless (and delicious) decisions, I also tried the New Blueberry Matcha Latte -- kinda like if blueberry pie and matcha had a sweet little baby. A bit sweet for me, maybe because I didn't give it a full mix... or maybe because I needed to add boba. Either way, still vibed with it. Grabbed some food to-go but peeped the vibe inside -- super cute, perfect for laptop warriors and remote work fam. Ordering at the kiosk was easy, and staff were super helpful if you had questions or just looked confused (me, always). Food-wise I picked from staff's favorites: Spicy Bulgogi Banh Mi (with egg) -- Solid crunch. Flavor was decent, but could've used more bulgogi. Will definitely go extra spicy next time. Fried Buttered Corn -- crunchy, buttery, and served with sausage. It had a lot going on flavor-wise. Fun to try, but next time I'd probably go for the popcorn chicken instead. Final verdict: Come for the drinks -- I'll be sprinting back to try the whole menu. ‍ Food was decent -- a quick, easy spot for a light bite while you sip something fun.

First walking in, it was heavily decorated with suede-like chairs (maybe initially a good idea but…read morenow covered in stains). There was a game table in the middle for people to play board games. I was looking for an authentic Vietnamese place with some good street food but this was not it. First, all of the food was pretty expensive, especially with the banh mi being so small. Second, it took a really long time for them to make the food. Bánh mì đặc biệt 3/10 The bread was a regular baguette and was not made of the typical banh mi bread. There was no flavor and was quite bland. The sandwich was also extremely small and over priced at almost $8 Bot chiến 7/10 This was pretty good and had all of the components one would expect. The only downside was there wasn't much papaya and it was expensive at $10 Boba 7/10 This was a little too sweet and a bit over priced at $7 for a large Overall, the place did not deliver and was very Americanized. As a Vietnamese person, I've been struggling to find Vietnamese food on both sides of the peninsula. I like that they had bot chien but that was it.

Operating out of the U.S. Army's oldest firehouse (est. 1881) at historic Fort Monroe in Hampton,…read moreVA, this spot has gone from fighting flames to fueling them, one perfectly brewed cup at a time. Friendly service, inviting atmosphere, reasonable prices, and lots of memorabilia to enjoy. Definitely a nice stop for a warm beverage on a rainy day.

Hands down one of the coolest coffee houses in Hampton Roads!…read more I would likely have never known this place existed without my coffee passport. It's tucked away on Fort Monroe - a little off the beaten path for me, but well with the visit. Google maps had me coming from the back side of the building but once you find your way around, there is ample parking and some outdoor seating for nice days. Like any converted firehouse the only windows are from the large roll-up doors. The inside is cozy with plenty of comfy seating. They offer free Wi-Fi and activities for little ones including lots of fire trucks to play with so this would be a nice spot for families. Already planning to bring my family in for a stop on the way to Williamsburg. Plenty of coffee and non-coffee options plus seasonal specials and tons of flavor choices, including sugar free. I opted for a sugar-free dark chocolate latte which was delicious - perfect level of sweetness and just the right temperature. I also ordered an egg and cheese sandwich on naan bread. They have multiple cheese and other bread options. The egg was a little over seasoned but flavor was good. Compared to the major chains and other independent coffee shops, prices here are reasonable. Overall a great visit with welcoming and helpful staff. Looking forward to a trip back!

By far the best coffee! The cloud coffee was to die for! I'm a Starbucks drinker and this was way…read morebetter than Starbucks for sure. Stopped for flowers and saw the coffee spot, some lady walked by me and saw me looking over and said "you have to get some this is the most amazing iced coffee I've ever had," and she was NOT wrong about that! The owner is so pleasant and her setup is the cutest. You have to try this coffee! It's right on the road, easy pull in and easy pull out. Quick stop and go, so grab one!

From the owner: Our heart behind Awaken Coffee Co. is exposing the love and truth of Jesus by serving Him and by…read moreserving others. We want to cultivate a space for the community to come together in that truth by something as simple (and yummy) as a cup of coffee! Psalms 133:1- How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity! No matter who you are, what you believe, what you look like, you belong here and we want to serve you.

ashamed i haven't made my way to this cute little cafe so perfectly nudged in ODU. upon arrival ,…read moreparking is fairly easy once you know where the location is. the calmness of the environment welcomed many students and possibly remote workers as there was plenty of space to utilize for a mini work station. i ordered: Gingerbread Matcha - i appreciated knowing the staff let me ask what kind of matcha was being used and how it was being prepared. maybe that's a little crazy of me, but i've had an appreciation before the hype and mixing it directly with milk wasn't going to cut it for me. would absolutely be back and order another seasonal matcha!!

Nice staff, quick service, great coffee, tasty & hot fresh breakfast sandwiches. A Relaxing and…read morelaid back atmosphere.