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    Cortado Cafe

    4.4 (157 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    "3 shots espresso over ice with pistachio cold foam"....not
    Tiff H.

    Long review coming: I'm visiting from out of town and came here with my sisters because they've enjoyed their orders the few times they've come and it was close by. The young lady making drinks today I assume is not who's made their drinks in the past because the service and the drinks were not what we were expecting! We ordered a dulce de leche latte, pistachio cortado, and a gingerbread cappuccino to enjoy in the shop. The drinks were given to us and the cappuccino was handed to us in a to go cup, which is fine? (Kind of?) because we can be flexible, but when we inquired on it being in a to go cup, the young lady said it was because they didn't have anymore glasses. We're sitting at the high top and can visibly see her making the drink IN A GLASS but made too much to where it was spilling over and then decided to move it to a to go cup...? And we could also visibly see more glasses so we were confused but let it go, yet felt like a better excuse could have been used. Maybe just the truth lol. That drink and the pistachio cortado weren't very good. Neither had much flavor at all but we definitely expected more from the gingerbread one at least because that's a fairly sweet flavor profile and seasonal item. My sister goes up to order another drink (triple shot of espresso with pistachio cold foam over ice) because the cappuccino is pretty bad. Not returning the cappuccino either, just respectfully ordering a new drink. Same young lady 1). Puts a double shot 2). Made the drink hot and blended with a frother. After reminding her it's supposed to cold, she just takes the drink and pours it over ice. Mistakes can be made, but after inquiring on if there were 2 or 3 shots she insisted there were. 3). After inquiring on why there wasn't cold foam topping as ordered, she said it's already in there just mixed in. If we hadn't seen her just do everything incorrectly, 2xs in a row I think we could have been more sympathetic. Offering to remake the drink correctly or at least add the 3rd shot of espresso would have been appreciated. Since neither of these happened, we decided to just take this last drink and leave versus cause a scene. The dulce de leche was good! ...that's it. I can't speak for my sisters, but if I'm in town again, I personally will not be visiting this coffee shop again.

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    Lynda D.

    Great little small coffee shop with limited seating. First time here and wanted to try both their coffee and breakfast offerings to-go. Coffee is affordably priced. I got the iced shaken espresso with vanilla sweet foam and was initially worried the coffee may come out too strong since I didn't add a flavor syrup but it was perfect! Their food is okay. The breakfast platter wasn't anything too special and kind of small compared to a platter you would get from a breakfast diner but I like that they use chicken/turkey instead of pork. The sausage egg and cheese bagel is pretty big I could only finish half of it for breakfast. I will definitely be back for their other drinks but might skip on the food items. I ordered two drinks and the staff were so friendly offering me a 2 cup holder on my way out seeing that I had a lot to carry.

    Dulce de leche iced latte
    Ebonie C.

    Beautiful atmosphere, lots of parking and a delicious menu! I had the Dulce de leche iced latte and it was so cute and even had Dulce de leche topping! The service was immaculate , I was greeted happily and with a smile. Also ample space to do work!

    Turkey Sandwich
    Ashlee A.

    What a lovely cafe! Came for a working quick bite and it was crowded upon entrance -- which was a good sign. Thankfully a table opened and we were able to set up shop. Order the Moroccan mint tea and turkey sandwich with the kale salad. Everything tasted good and the employees were nice; gave us suggestions and the food was brought to us. Would definitely visit again!

    Pistachio cake with 3 fluffy layers
    Kia D.

    So excited to run into this cafe. The food that the patrons were eating looked delish and my pastry and cortado were fantastic. I need to revisit for a more thorough experience. They serve food like a diner, but have the space of a cafe.

    Havana cortado
    Haley B.

    I was attracted to the name because I love cortados! I can't speak much to the service or interior because I got a cortado to go, but what I can say is that my cortado was very good:) I got the Havana cortado, which has cinnamon and is sweetened with condensed milk. So good! I would definitely stop by for a cortado next time I'm nearby.

    Zack G.

    Tiny but extremely popular cafe with a solid selection of drinks, food, and pastry options. I came here on a Saturday morning with my GF and the line was almost out the door. This being said, it moved very quickly and our food was also prepared very quickly as well. We were lucky enough to get a table inside (they have a few outside as well), but it was pretty cramped I opted for a crème brûlée latte and a BEC, while my GF opted for a vanilla latte and a muffin. Everything was fantastic, although they did give me my drink iced rather than hot as I requested

    Iced Strawberry Matcha
    Keisha T.

    Very cute place. The food was really good for a quick casual breakfast. Definitely recommend the mint tea and matcha tea. The service was also a highlight as the workers were very pleasant

    Quinoa Avocado Salad
    Kamou M.

    This is a clean, open, relaxing cafe with good service, and a delicious tumeric latte as well as their quinoa avocado salad. First time here but won't be my last.

    Coffee - clean table - laptop free sign
    Melvin A.

    Let's run it; The cashiers seem to be ready to assist us customers. The place provides a bright welcoming and fresh environment. I've decided to give this place a try since it's around the block, yes there's a dunkin but this is Cortado Cafe like cmon. Tons of delightful options and pricing!. Yes they are stocked up on their sugars and such. Anyways Decent place to read as well. My only complaint would be regarding to go cups: to possibly make it easier to open, struggled to open a bit.

    Eggs Benedict on an English muffin. Perfectly cooked eggs and lightly seasoned potatoes.
    Sarah M.

    What a lovely breakfast spot in Alexandria near Cameron Station. I do not hide my love for breakfast and this new modern and quaint cafe was a great find! Service was personal and kind, the ambiance quiet and wifi a nice additional touch. Loved the coffee and eggs Benedict. I'm told by a frequent diner that the pancakes are delicious. Looking forward to many return visits.

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    Food and service could improve. There's a difference between ham and bacon on a bacon, egg and cheese croissant.

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    Great coffee, cozy place. Service was good. Ambiance was nice as it's a small place and not overly noisy. Enjoyed it.

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    11 months ago

    The cortado here is the best. The fruit waffle is fantastic! I always stop by when I'm in the area.

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    Delicious! The butter chicken crepe was amazing. The service is impeccable and the lattes are yummy. I highly recommend!

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    Had the tiramisu latte and it was bangerrr the staff were super nice and it was really busy. definitely coming back again with friends

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    Friend and I went here for brunch and really enjoyed it…read more Between the two of us, we ordered: - a pumpkin pie latte - a veggie lover omelet - eggs florentine - coffee cake Everything we got was quite good, and the service/atmosphere was wonderful too. Not to mention, it felt so fairly-priced compared to most places in Old Town! We spent about $50 between the two of us, which included a 20% tip on our bill. Hard to beat in this area honestly, especially given the quality of the food and service. I look forward to coming back and am so glad to finally have an answer to "where do you recommend going for brunch in Old Town?" -- a question that I've historically struggled with when people asked!

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    Working on the espresso machine.
    Working on the espresso machine.
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    Some baked goods on display. They also serve vegan versions, too.
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