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    4.3 (11 reviews)

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    Chelsea A.

    Stopped by for a quick pick me up after a skating session at Medstar Capitals Iceplex. There wasn't too long of a line, and there was lots of seating for a Saturday afternoon. Took about 8 minutes of a wait, but I saw a manager testing new employees on latter temperatures, which is probably why it felt longer than usual. My friend came and she waited equally as long. They messed up her order (she wanted a cold drink and they gave her a hot drink), but it was immediately replaced. However they dumped out their mistake which she and I thought was wasteful. For what it's worth, a small seasonal latte didn't feel worth $7. If I were to come back, I'd probably skip the syrup and call it a day with a plain latte.

    Taylor G.

    One of my favorite places to get coffee in ballston! The first time I went in, the store manager was there and gave us so many samples! He was so welcoming and really made the experience different than other coffee shops in the area. Pricing is a bit high but I think it's worth it because the coffee is so good.

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    Emily M.

    I hadn't been here since the beginning of the pandemic and I'm so glad I stopped by today after my medical appointment. There's not really any street parking close by but there's a parking garage connected and this neighborhood is great for walking. I stopped by and got a shaken brown sugar iced americano. I saw a lot of people working remotely here but for some reason I couldn't connect to the wifi which caused me to have to relocate. I did enjoy the quiet time while sipping on my coffee for a bit. They also have "all persons" restrooms available to customers.

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    The coffee was tastier to my palate than at Stray**cks. The baked goods were OK, about the same as other coffee shops.

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    Commonwealth Joe

    Commonwealth Joe

    4.6
    (515 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $

    Used Yelp to find a nearby coffee shop after a race. Glad we found Commonwealth Joe! The decoration…read morefrom exterior to interior was so cute/chic! Love the cherry blossoms! Long line to order. Also bought some coffee beans. Employees tried to work as fast as they could. Breakfast taco came out before the coffee. Food was delicious and super filling! My cookie butter latte was AMAZING! Just the right sweetness! Also got to try some of the earl grey matcha and it was good. Highly recommend this coffee shop!

    Super cute coffee shop but WOW does it get busy here!…read more They do themed drinks for cherry blossom season which certainly contributes to how busy it was, but the drink quality and food is genuinely quite good. The line went out the door and it took a while to find a free table. Service is very friendly despite how busy they were. It took a long time to get our drinks and food (at least 10+ minutes) but that came at no surprise: we were there during rush hour right as the Cherry Blossom 5K ended with a bunch of hungry runners arriving at the same time, us included. The Strawberries & Cream Matcha Latte was a popular pick. I enjoyed mine but it didn't stand out too much from other strawberry matcha lattes I've had in my life. My friend ordered the Earl Grey Matcha Latte and topped it with lavender foam and this was definitely the way to go. Also tried the sundried tomato and feta sandwich which was a perfect light snack. The hash brown and egg burrito was also delicious but really dense. Ambiance is a 10/10- they hung faux cherry blossoms from the ceiling and also have a positive affirmation wall in the back for people to contribute to. I would definitely be a regular here if I was a local. - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 4/5 - Service: 4/5

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    Rare Bird Coffee Roasters - Falls Church

    Rare Bird Coffee Roasters - Falls Church

    4.2
    (417 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Really amazing cafe that differentiates itself by making their entire pastry case in-house. It was…read morereally hard to select anything to eat because all the pastries were fresh and beautifully baked with toasted with a rich golden brown. I got the savory pie that was stuffed with an unctuous gumbo filling made with creole spices, the holy trinity (onions, peppers, and celery), and a generous portion of chicken. The pie pastry had a perfect flaky crumb that held the filling together. A friend had their breakfast sandwich, which had a rustic and delightful tang from the inclusion of sourdough in the biscuit batter that paired well with the thick slab of egg and crispy bacon. Incredibly savory items. I'm always gravitated towards how well a cafe can do a savory menu and this exceed my expectations. Friends I came in with who got their coffee said that it was very delicious, and the baristas can make a beautiful frothy and rich matcha latte. Its both parts technical skills to pull coffee or whisk matcha and sourcing of high-quality ingredients. Drinks make up a large part of any cafe, so to do it well here in this neighborhood cafe is exceptional. The baristas are running that place like a tight ship! Tip well!

    Stopped by in the morning before it got super busy which was nice…read more We ordered a cinnamon roll; cream cheese frosting was good but not a ton of cinnamon flavor. Also tried two lattes that tasted like pure milk. Nothing too special unfortunately :(

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    Via Volcan Coffee

    Via Volcan Coffee

    4.6
    (62 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Via Volcan has the best cup of black coffee in all DMV. I drive from Fairfax to Old Town and…read morealways stop for coffee. It should be served at the next Peace treaty.... The taste will make us all recognize we are all human...... and appreciate a great cup of coffee!! The barista is kind and friendly.

    We were looking forward to our visit to Via Volcán to get a caffeine fix after having lunch in the…read morearea, and we decided to stop by. Unfortunately, whoever the individual was on shift today was just a total piss poor person - she seemed to have an issue with our party, as she automatically assumed we just came there to 'squat' without ordering anything (if you have been to this place before, there isn't much seating and this isn't where you'd want to sit for a bit anyway); when I called her out and stated that I already knew our party's orders, she backtracked. She then continued to make a snide comment on the number of drinks we were ordering - what's with the passive aggressiveness? I didn't know that there was some rule that each person was required to order something. Like, are you okay? I just had a bad feeling about all of this, and we should have just walked out instead of giving our money to support this business - to add to it all, the coffees that we did receive (latte with soy milk, and the mocha) were just poorly made and not strong at all; they were both watered down and bitter at the same time... come on! UGH, the regret, but it was a choice. Shame on you, Via Volcán! You might want to heavily reconsider who you employ and train them better - this individual is really hurting your business! What a miserable person. Street parking can be found in the area. +NASTY employee +watered down/bitter coffee +street parking in the area

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    The 1st floor customer area. The stairs at the back corner lead to the 2nd floor seating areas and bathroom.
    The 1st floor customer area. The stairs at the back corner lead to the 2nd floor seating areas and bathroom.
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