Plenty of parking out front. There's also a drive thru. The interior is spacious, airy, well lit, clean, and welcoming. There is merchandise thoughtfully laid out, plenty of seating, and an array of beverage options on the menu on the TVs above the counter. However, the outside is drab, dirty, and looks run down. The difference is stark! There was no wait in line, the cashier was immediately available, she was friendly and upbeat, and she was competent and efficient at the register. My hot chai latte was ready quickly, tasted superb, and hit the spot--blended well, filled to the top, and at the right temperature. The experience was overall very good! I would recommend and return. read more

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An updated review of Compass! I still swing by on occasion when I don't feel like going to my usual Starbucks. I really love the matcha series but I tend to stick with my standard vanilla flavored matcha. Service is slow (hence the minus 1 star) especially in drive-thru. Inside the cafe, it's pretty open and there's usually a few people doing some work. read more

Compass Coffee - Large Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I arrived at open (6a) so I can't blame the barista for not being in the groove yet. I'm afraid the espresso was sub-par, as it usually is at their other locations too. The cafe itself is well-lit and relatively clean. Location isn't great, but there's dedicated parking. read more

Compass Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've had coffee here before and it's good. Honestly, for such an urban area and to have zero vegetation warm breakfast options when they have four meat options IMO is inexcusable. I opted for Starbucks today. read more

This was my first time visiting Compass Coffee since moving to Arlington. I had to do some business at the Cap One bank branch next store and for whatever reason, I don't know, I asked the teller what he thought about Compass Coffee. He told me that he liked it because the coffee is a little stronger than Starbucks. I was glad to hear that given that it's Saturday morning and I was dragging and needed a pick me up in order to finish running my errands. I have to say 2.5 of the stars are because this particular Compass Coffee location has a drive-through. Thank God! The drive-through moved relatively quick and my order was correct. Since it was my first time, I think I kept it relatively simple. I ordered a large, sugar-free vanilla nitro, cold brew and the hot honey sausage, egg and white cheddar sandwich along with an applewood, bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Don't judge me, I was hungry! I will say, Compass Coffee is slightly more expensive than Starbucks. I placed a very similar order at Buck's and the total was $16.50. My total for Compass was $22.81. The customer service was decent. Overall, I would rate it three stars. I say this because I did alert the person taking my order that this was my first time visiting Compass Coffee and they did not welcome me or offer any possible suggestions or ask me what I would like to try. I was treated as if I was a Compass Coffee regular. Ask for the taste of my order, I give a solid four stars for both sandwiches. They were piping hot and a bit more substantial than the Starbucks equivalent. The hot honey sandwich, although very tasty, had little to no heat or sweetness. It taste like a traditional sausage, egg, and cheese muffin. But it was good. The applewood bacon sandwich was my favorite. The bacon was cooked just right and the taste was worth a repeat performance Like the bank teller said, the coffee is notably a bit stronger than Starbucks. So, on those days when I'm struggling to get to work, I may find myself in the Compass Coffee drive-through line again. If you are a diehard, Starbucks fan, don't hesitate to give Compass Coffee a try. I'm not saying you'll be a convert, but it is a really good alternative ... especially if it's raining and you want to stay in your car! LOL! Maybe the next time I visit, I will go inside so that I can check out the interior. Happy eating (sipping)! read more

Compass Coffee - Compass order. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First of all, I love this place because it has a drive-thru window and also because it has a parking lot, where you can easily find a space or park on the street and go inside and work from the shop. I've been here a couple of times and I usually get a cold brew and bring my laptop and work from here. The stuff is pretty friendly and I do love the lighting inside as it's nice and bright. There's a bunch of people that also work from here and I can see it's very busy during peak times. The time I went through the driveway, it was easy to order, grab my drink and be on my way. Their coffeee is pretty good and consistent. They have shops all around DC and I've gone to a handful of them and also enjoyed their establishments. read more

Compass Coffee - Drive thru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

LOVE LOVE THE DRIVE THRU option!!! It is so great that I can use the compass coffee app and just drive by to pick up my order. Great option for those busy days when you barely have enough time to grab coffee! The staff were really friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the app and the store's inventory were not synced and they didn't have some of the pastries or snacks I wanted to grab. The staff were quick to help me get another item and or drink. Will be back for the great convenience of the drive thru! read more

First time here today. Over priced for very average food. I ordered their country chicken sausage and the bread was so hard i could barely rip it apart. The coffee was something id buy at a gas station. Paid over $30 for 2 sandwiches 1 large coffee and 1 medium hot chai. I will not try this place again. Also the cups aren't even full. They were filled between 1/2-3/4. Huge disappointment!!!! read more

Compass Coffee - Country chicken sausage egg and cheddar. Bread was so tough to chew/ rip through as if someone microwaved it for 20min. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The drive thru is SO slow (waited 20 minutes!). Also, if you go inside thinking it will be faster, think again. Slow service and such disorganization. When I finally got my coffee and went to my car, it was blocked by a line of cars waiting for the drive thru. Why would you have a parking lot that isn't separate from the drive thru line?? This location needs some serious improvement. read more

Compass Coffee's first drive-thru location, the space itself is large. There's a parking lot out front in case you want to go in. If you do, there are plenty of tables, seats, outlets, and restrooms for customers. Selling pastries and all kinds of coffee drinks, my go-to order is the Almost Butter Latte. It's sweet and smooth. If you don't want to go in, follow the signs for the drive-thru. read more

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Absolutely love that not only this location exists but it's a drive thru location too!!! Woot woot!!! Hence making it even easier to grab your favorite sip from Compass from the comfort of your car!! But do yourself a favor and pop inside and take a look around too!! The inside is spacious and inviting, great for catching up with friends or catching up on some work tasks!! Plus all the smiling faces of the staff will put a little extra sunshine in your day!! As far as my sip suggestion ~ Almond Butter Latte for the win!! read more

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I've been to several different Compass Coffee locations before, but this particular one has their first drive thru and I can see it becoming a hit. They took over the building that used to house the SunTrust Bank so it already has the drive thru setup. There's also an indoor cafe so they offer a few parking spots outside, but I can see it getting filled quickly, especially because of all the people who spend hours on end on their laptops. Upon entrance, I was greeted by a super friendly person behind the register. Loved his demeanor! Considering that their menu is about the same in every location, I quickly decided on getting an almond butter latte and almond croissant. The latte was well balanced and of course it had pretty coffee art. The baristas were quick and friendly. The almond croissant was soft and flaky, but not the best I've had. All in all, a great location to that part of Arlington and I can see their drive thru getting popular! read more

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Compass Coffee hits the trifecta for Arlington County coffee shops, very cold coffee and bakery products, friendly staff and free parking. The mint coffee is delicious as are the brownies and blueberry scones. Lots of seating in a clean modern environment with lots of windows. If your near North Arlington, definitely stop by. read more

Compass is a great little spot to pickup a treat. I love that they offer oat and almond milk free of charge in addition to cow milk. Their menu is creative and focused--they tend to have a few regular special drinks plus seasonal ones. (Think cherry blossom latte in the spring.) I have never had a bad drink. I was also pleasantly surprised by how good the breakfast sandwiches are. This location has a drive-thru, which is very convenient and relatively fast. I go on off times, so I'm not sure about the morning rush. There is also indoor seating, though it seems less busy than the Ballston location elsewhere in town. This shop is a great coffee option to have in Arlington. read more

Spent the afternoon here enjoying coffee with some friends. Loved all the creative seasonal offerings available-- but couldn't find a menu of all the other drinks anywhere... I'm someone who likes to know the cost of an item before I buy it! Not sure why they don't have a basic menu posted. I hope they add that somewhere in the future. There were several spots for sitting-- large tables with oddles of chairs surrounding them. Also larger comfier chairs for lounging and chatting. I ordered a cold brew and was very confused that it came out looking light brown. Apparently it's all the delicious coffee swirled together and bubbly! No actual milk in there, even though it looks like it! I liked that it had mini ice cubes as well, really added to the overall delicious experience. They also had several baked goods for sale. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant which was flavorful and had a ton of filing inside. Very tasty! I appreciated that they had a waterspout available with both still and sparkling water. I was able to fill up my water bottle many times ! read more

Compass Coffee - the interior of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I wanted to get the annual special cherry blossom latte, which if you have never had is something you have to do immediately. It comes hot or cold and it's only offered during the spring. JUST GO! Not wanting to try to find a parking space around Ballston I decided to try the drive up on Langston boulevard and it was terrific. The coffee shop is repurposed from a bank, so when you pull in the driveway the drive-thru is not as noticeable as fast food places. And when you drive around you'll notice that it very much was a bank. Service was quick, easy and super friendly--service could not have been friendlier! Absolute Win! read more

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I've been to a couple of compass coffee around DMV. I like how this one is a drive thru. However, there isn't enough parking in their parking lot, but luckily there's free street parking. There's plenty of seating here! I got the Cherry Blossom Cream Cold brew, which taste like cotton candy. I would come here again. read more

Compass Coffee - Cherry Blossom Cream Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I was in a mad rush to get to work today, and this coffee shop was the easiest because of their drive thru ordering window. I wanted to get something different than the same old latte or cafe of the day, so I ordered the Mint cold brew cafe. This was completely new to me, and it reminded me of mint chocolate chip ice cream. It was good, and I'm nearly halfway finished as I continue my drive. I have been inside this cafe before, and it's a decent sized space, and they have a lot of tables and chairs for large groups of people as well. I also ordered a Natalie's organic orange juice for later. The drive thru ordering process was fast and convenient, and I also appreciated the friendliness at this early hour of the morning. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I think having a compass drive through is a pretty epic amenity ! The coffee is hot / beans are smooth / staff is fabulous / service is quick ! I haven't been inside but what I see from the windows looks beautiful. Thrilled to have them !!! read more

Please allow me to be a grumpy old man. I am not totally unsavvy about technology but our visit to Compass Coffee yesterday was very frustrating. My wife asked if they could make a flat white and the nice barista asked if I wanted anything. I looked for a menu board but there wasn't one. The barista said that I had to download their app in order to see a menu. I decided not to buy anything and took out my money to pay for my wife's drink. Again, the pleasant barista said that I must have the exact change as they cannot make change and that I had to pay electronically. Yikes! That did it for this 81 year old - now grumpy - man. Gawd, I was born before the end of World War II, grew up in Arlington, learned to read and write, graduated from college - interrupted by Army service in Vietnam where I was awarded a Purple Heart - retired in 2004, and enjoy ebooks, podcasts, email, Facebook, streaming TV, and buying things on line. However, this was just too much for this - sometimes grumpy - old man. We are not back. Thank you for allowing me to rant. read more

Great, cozy place to catch up with friends. I was at this location today for the first time and stayed for about two hours. The staff was warm and friendly and the coffee was VERY GOOD! I'm a regular coffee kind-of-girl, but every now and then, I treat myself to a mocha. I'm almost 50 years old and mochas have always been hit or miss for me. Compass Coffee mochas are a HIT. It was just right. I look forward to coming back. Excellent mochas!!!!! My friend buys the whole coffee beans; those must be great too :-) read more

I can't recommend this location. I went through the drive-thru this morning and asked for a large drip coffee. When I went to pay I was handed my cup and told the price was $4.67. The price on the menu board was $3.25 if I recall correctly and I asked to confirm that $4.67 was the correct price which they did. I then asked if it was a large coffee b/c the cup looked like a Starbuck's medium--pic attached. I was told it was 16 oz. cup. I was on my way to a meeting and didn't have time for the back and forth exchange and just ended up paying. I gave them cash and was told they couldn't give me change, so I gave the $5.00 bill for a 16 oz. coffee. I realized after I left that I didn't get a receipt either. I will not go to this coffee shop again as the pricing is not reasonable. There is a Starbucks a block away that you can get a Venti (20 oz) drip coffee for $3.95. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

4 stars for a nice new coffee spot that suffers from 1 big flaw. My wife and I live over in the Cherrydale area, so there isn't really much for drive thru coffee near us aside from the a Starbucks a few miles up the road towards East Falls Church. Since that drive isn't really practical during the middle of the day, we were thrilled to hear that a Compass Coffee was opening near Langston and Glebe. For those who don't know, Compass Coffee is a DC-based coffee chain that provides great coffee and sandwiches. The chain's prices are a little bit higher than Starbucks in some regards, but the fact that they are local and high quality makes it worth checking out. We first checked out the new Compass Coffee on the first day it opened in November 2022...and it was a bit of a mess. The venue appears to be a converted bank with a drive thru that extends through the parking lot and leads to long lines and a weird parking situation. It took us about 30 minutes to get through for our sandwiches and drinks...which we had to order from a person with a tablet due to the speaker on the menu not yet working. Fortunately, we have been able to go back a few times since that day and had better experiences. The drive thru is still constructed in a manner that can make for a traffic nightmare during busy hours, but the speaker menu is working now and the line moves pretty quickly. The window attendants are always super friendly and provide us with a pup cup (including a dog bone) when we stop by. Overall, I'm glad that Arlington has a new Compass Coffee. We will definitely continue to check it out and support our local coffee chain, but we will unfortunately have to keep going to Starbucks during busy hours due to the traffic issues caused by the parking lot and drive thru composition. read more

As of this writing it's $4.45 for a small cup of unremarkable drip coffee. This store is new and I had high hopes for it. I even went back after my first unremarkable visit hoping the first was a fluke and that it would get better. No such luck. You get airport prices and gas station quality. The dining room is clinical, not comfortable. The drive through is consistently slower than walking in. This place is only remarkable in that it manages to underperform across the board. read more

Solid place for coffee. Fantastic espresso. Americano was hot and delicious. Love that plant milks aren't extra here! Service was friendly. The drive-thru isn't the quickest around but they are making custom drinks, which is going to take a little time. Nice to be able to wait it out in the comfort of your car. Unless you BYO straw, you may want to skip the iced drinks. They have *the worst straws* we have ever come across. These fall apart before they even make it through the lid. They seem to know about this problem since they give you 2 per beverage but none ended up doing its job. Save your $6 and skip the seasonal Cherry Blossom cold brew. My husband likes sweeter/fruitier drinks while I like more tart, and both of us nearly spit it out at first sip. It was disgusting, sort of a terrible cough syrup. I rarely meet a cherry flavored treat that I don't enjoy but this was a total fail. Moral of the story: Stay on the beaten path here and you'll be in for a treat. read more

I have repeatedly supposedly successfully ordered via the app to pick up at this location but when I arrive, I'm informed they do not have what I have ordered. Not sure why the app shows availability if something isn't, nor why they can't notify me before I arrive to pick up. What is the point of even having an app? Very unimpressive. read more

This location has a drive thru which is a real draw! The service was fast & the staff was friendly. The inside is spacious enough to work or sit with friends. There are about 10 parking spots in the lot. I like the almond butter latte & iced latte. I also really like the almond croissant. Overall solid spot but yes a bit pricey (but we also live in Arlington where Tatte is just as expensive). read more

Used to regularly grab coffee at this location. Always busy but never especially clean--crumbs on the tables, trash on the floor, dirty bathrooms. Then,last week, I commented on the flies all over the baked goods. The response? "yeah, we don't have a closed case, they are all over everything ". I won't be back! read more

Daily, quick stop for coffees here while we were visiting town. Loved the coffee and the staff were so kind. While oat milk is listed as free on the menu, the price is a little steep for a small latte. read more

Good coffee (and expensive - $8 for a medium freeze), but they won't not give change at the drive through. They round up. Fine if all of this goes to tips, but I kinda doubt it. read more

They don't have menus... this pretentious coffee shop only has a poster of the summer specials on the wall lol. Pretty awkward and inconvenient to ask for the price of any given drink/size/food and hold up the line Def wouldn't recommend! read more

They need to reduce the amount of light in this place. It's way too bright. Seems like a simple fix and hard to believe their designer approved. read more

Used drive-through lane hoping to grab a quick cold brew. It took forever (10 minutes). The guy staffing the window was overwhelmed. When I got to the window, and when he saw my $20 bill, he notified that he could only take exact change, that they didn't keep enough cash on hand to make that kind of change. Then, no half and hslf, as ordered. Meh. read more

As I was driving by I saw they put a poor girl to stand in the median holding a sign for compass coffee. She seemed miserable and it was freezing cold with wind chills. It seems very desperate and ridiculous to have to put an employee in the middle of the road with cars driving by just to get business. If they focused on putting their money in the right places then maybe a price for a single cup of coffee wouldn't be so high! read more

I am so grateful Compass joined the neighborhood! This place has been a lifesaver for the much needed coffee and espresso moments, as well as for treats for the kids. Their espresso is the only one that actually gives me a coffee buzz, which is rare for me! It must be strong. I hope they stay in business forever here. The only negatives are the service can sometimes be blah (except the early morning crew on Fridays, they're awesome!), but the crew's attitude has improved since it opened... And my goodness it's super expensive. Their drinks and treats don't have to cost that much, do they? But overall - stay here forever, Compass! read more

$9.63 for a small plain coffee and a large plain jasmine tea? Never again. It was hot, but not made from unicorn water or anything.

My son has a small landscaping service. This location has not paid for months of service or responded to visits or calls. They had been suspended and landscaping looks awful. read more

I ordered one fruity drink. The cashier had me paid on one machine and then told me it didn't go through and had me paid again on another machine. I found two charges on my bank statement the next day. I contact compass about this repeat charge, but never got a response. read more

Solid coffee, easy drive thru experience, and breakfast sandwiches. So happy they are finally open!!

Their small latte is more than $7 literally and it tastes nothing special. On top of their just average coffee their service is below par. I waited for like 15 minutes for my latte and when I finally asked them what happened, apparently it's been sitting on the counter the whole time because the barista called completely different name even though it clearly says my name on the cup. When I mentioned that he had called a wrong name they just looked at me like I did something wrong for not figuring out he meant me even though he clearly said wrong name. What gives? It's not my fault if your barista misread the name for whatever reason. I was totally turned off by their lack of service on top of mediocre coffee. These guys think they're all that but nah. You're better off going to Tatte Bakery in Clarendon. Their coffee is much better and it costs more reasonable for a latte. I personally will not be going to Compass Coffee again. read more