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COVA Brewing Company

4.2 (185 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Caroline B.

I am from Norfolk originally and have since moved away, but come back every so often to visit family. I've seen COVA grown over the years and am more and more impressed each time I come back. I love both the cafe and brewery aspect, the pastries and rotating food trucks, indoor and outdoor seating. Their outdoor seating with turf, lawn chairs, bonfires, and canopy were new to me this time around and I loved what they've done with the place! So perfect for a nice day like the day I went. There were multiple events going on when I was there: a birthday party, book club meeting, and military event, it was so nice to see the sense of community COVA brought. Lastly, I had their Easter espresso martini and it was delicious!

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Leah J.

Bea Mellow Melts hosted a candle making class at COVA Brewing Company and my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Since we were celebrating our friend's birthday, it made the night extra special. As soon as I arrived, the tables were set very festively and included all the candle items we needed. With the purchase of our event, we were given a drink ticket as well. With this being my first time at COVA, I couldn't wait to try their drinks. I ordered the Eggnog Espresso Martini and it was phenomenal!!! The event was great. We picked out our scents and the color for our candles and played Bingo while we waited for the candles to dry. Each group also made gingerbread houses and the COVA staff chose the best house! We won of course!!! I love that COVA hosts these types of events! There was a food truck out there as well, which was great because I was starving. They also have ample outdoor seating, so I can only imagine how nice is it to sit out there in the warmer months. The staff were awesome, the drinks were great and I can't wait to return!

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Caroline J.

Stopped back in for their 5 year birthday party celebration and had a great drinks (coffee and brews) treats, and great service! The place has not changed, still lots of seating inside and outside with a larger area outside where they had a food truck and other fun vendors for their celebration including a band. It's a nice large space so doesn't feel crowded.

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Casey P.

Sunday morning at Cova -- chill vibes, sunshine, and zero judgment for choosing caffeine over beer (or both, no one's stopping you). Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Huge outdoor patio for soaking up the sun or plenty of indoor space if you want to sit next to the tanks and pretend you understand brewing science. Iced Honey Lavender Latte -- light, floral, and just sweet enough to make you feel fancy. Iced Dirty Chai Tea Latte (extra shot) -- absolute perfection, like a cozy hug with a caffeine punch. Perfect spot whether you're fueling up for the day or winding down from last night.

Marci F.

Cool place with unique crafted coffee drinks with a brewery. Lots of space and kids friendly!

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Rich S.

COVA Brewing Company is a great indoor/outdoor venue with craft beers and a food truck. It's the long aqua building just north of the bridge over Little Creek, in East Ocean View across US-50 Shore Drive from East Beach. On the west there's a park-like area with umbrellaed picnic tables and other seating, and a playground for the kids! On the east, there's indoor seating and seating under canopies. I cant even guess how much space, but certainly seating for over 100. We sat under the spacious breezy canopies, and got our beverages indoors. There are 18 or so self-serve taps, with craft beers, ciders, and hard lemonade. They also have several cocktails and wines, coffees, teas, and kids beverages. There were plenty to choose from, and I loved their smooth dark nitro, while others in our group liked their sours and IPAs. The food truck this day was Los Birria Brothers, set up just to the west of their building, and we raved over the delicious tender flavorful birria tacos, with succulent consommé that may never come out of my shirt :-). To park behind their place, turn west on Pretty Lake Ave at the long aqua building, just north of the bridge over Little Creek. On a Saturday around 2:30pm, their parking was quite crowded, so come early or leave someone to keep circling in the car until soneone leaves... A shady table at COVA Brewing Company was an excellent relaxing way to spend an afternoon with friends on a sunny breezy day!

Norm C.

What a fun place. The beer was very good and being able to draw the tap for yourself was awesome. Limited food beyond pastries but hear they have food trucks. Great outdoor area. Coffee looked very tasty. We enjoyed this spot and think you will too. Give them a shot.

Christian E.

Coffee and beer!? Whaaaa Cool spot in Ocean View. I don't usually go here but this is definitely the stop. Opens at 7 for those who want that early coffee, and then at 9 for drinks such as lavender lemonade. Changed the game! They also have cool rotating food trucks by the side.

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Janine D.

COVA is a coffee bar and brewery. The whole setup is fun and inviting! There is a large inside tap room and great outdoor seating as well. Perfect place to meet up with friends! The Tap wall is self serve brews, wine and cocktails...with dozens of options. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Children are welcome, if supervised We had espresso beverages to start our day. Our Barista was super friendly, and made great beverages as well. If I lived here, this would be a regular hangout! Did I mention that it is just off the Chesapeake Bay?

Quawnishia M.

Cova Brewing offers a unique and fun experience with its self-serve system, where you tie your credit card to a swipe card for on-tap pours of beer, wine, and low-alcohol cocktails. I love being able to experiment with different combinations to create delicious mixed drinks! The outdoor seating is plentiful, making it a great spot to relax, and there's always a food truck on site--this time, it was El Ray 2, which added to the fun. Plus, Cova also sells coffee and selected dessert pairings for a complete outing. Highly recommended for a casual and enjoyable day or evening!

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Santana L.

In Norfolk for vacation, trying different cafes in the area. This place was so nice! The outside area is HUGE, tons of picnic benches & seating & sandbox for kids. The coffee & muffin was delicious! Everyone was super nice too!

Belle A.

Very nice place no matter the weather or time of day! The service is fast and friendly! The gentleman explained the process of pour over Ethiopian coffee while making it! Great snacks as well! Highly recommend this place!!!

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Thanks for the 5-star review, Marci!

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Thanks for the 5-star review, Christian!

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Thanks for coming out to COVA, Belle! Hope to see you again soon.

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Thanks so much for your review, Ashlynn!

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Thanks so much for your review, Rick!

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i live near this place and easy to walk to for their coffee and treats they have and great price for the stuff

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