Wow! COVA Brewing it's been so long and finally! I frequent the area and feel bad I've neglected this awesome Norfolk establishment for so long. This review actually has two great businesses because I visited Klassic Doughnut's food truck too! Ok first things first. Every Wednesday through this Summer Klassic Doughnuts food stand will be available at COVA 8-11 AM. They are in my opinion the best cake doughnuts in our area. They are a major draw for COVA. I purchased a few to go. With COVA I specifically wanted to try their coffee. I was blown away upon arrival to see their outdoor space. It's huge and beautiful. On a weekday at 11 AM without school even out was busy! The counter service was helpful and friendly. I told the staff I wanted a black coffee and was directed to what beans were being offered. I opted for an Ethiopian pour over. The coffee comes in a large and priced competitive. It took a bit with being busy and a pour over, but boy was the wait worth it. Probably the best coffee I've had in any recent memory and I drink a lot of coffee. The space inside is compact, but they offer a side patio that's covered too! COVA is late to offering coffee, maybe 5 years or so. However, they are established with brewing award winning beer. I chatted with a female brewer a minute who was so sweet and invited me back for a glass. They also have a bakery case with offerings that looked good. So I need to return. So exciting to share such a gem in East Beach. Parking may be an issue, but off street neighborhood streets are available. read more

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I wanted a place I could go and have coffee but also just enjoy outside, and Cova is exactly that! While they are a brewing company, during the day, they sell coffee and lattes. I like that while it is in Norfolk technically, it is super close to where I live in Virginia Beach. We tried their seasonal blueberry crumble latte and also had their Irish coffee. Both were very good ! I will say, they do not have a liquor license, so the Irish coffee does not come with Whiskey. Perfectly fine with me but wanted to set the expectation! I also tried their seasonal blueberry sweet cream and ohhh my goodness I wish I could buy a some to take home. So fresh, so good! The staff was super nice, and the outside area is a huge space with a variety of seating arrangements. It was a chillier morning and I do wish the fire pits were going but otherwise, super great, relaxing place to be! I really enjoyed my morning with my sister thanks to Cova! read more

COVA Brewing Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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My friends and I had a girls night out at Cova for my birthday! We took a candle making class with Morgan.. She's so sweet!!. The ladies at the class were the best. We made some new friends, had lots of laughs, and really enjoyed all the activities that came with the class. We also got a complementary drink. I choose a cranberry, cherry, lime soda. It was such a pretty color, and really refreshing. I'd definitely get it again. My friends enjoyed their eggnog martinis as well. They looked tasty!! They had several coffee drinks, different beers which you can serve yourself, pound cakes (from Pwnd cakes by Jen), cake pops, cupcakes, and etc. Everything looked really good. There's plenty of seating inside. But they also have a few different tents set up where other activities are going on. If you check their calendar on their site, you can see dates for other events. The atmosphere is a vibe. Very laid back!! The staff was very friendly and informative!! It was my first time here, but I'd like to go back. They also have different food trucks on site, check online for that as well. Definitely check them out!! read more

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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! read more

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Great options and good coffee too. Ambiance is very nice and beach. They have food trucks often and also have live music, so pay attention to their calendar and plan your visit. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Cannot improve too much on my earlier post. Totally expensive East Beach vibe with price and clientele. A modest pull from the in-wall taps calculates to over $12.00 for 16 oz brew. We just did a total of 15 one oz sips of four different products and that cost $17.00, including tax and tip. One tap sputtered and drained as I was attempting a pour and as we left, it had been noted and it was taken off our tab. That was nice. The area has a huge outdoor space and apparently one HC space in the back. Doubtful we will return unless it's a Thursday evening when (we are told) our favorite food truck is servicing COVA. It will be primarily for the food not the beverages. read more

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. read more

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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? read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

COVA Brewing Company - Lemon poppy seed muffin & banana coconut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

COVA is such a great spot to grab a coffee in Norfolk! They also serve beer on tap, but I don't drink, so I can't really speak to that aspect. The vibes are so cool though, with the string lights and plenty of outdoor seating, this is such a chill spot. They normally have some sort of food truck outside to buy food, and I've seen them host several events! Definitely a spot to check out, and plenty of room to meet up with friends! read more

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!!! read more

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Super cute place by east beach. I got the spinach and feta bear claw and an iced latte. I was hesitant on the bear claw but it was so good! I was looking for something savory and light and it was perfect.the coffee was somewhat on the bold side but still really good. The staff was very patient with me and assisted me in making a decision because I'm just so indecisive. The only thing I didn't like was the parking situation. It was raining and had to walk around from the back to get to the entrance. read more

Beers good. Place is miserable for people who ride motorcycles. Only parking option is gravel. They cater to people with golf carts giving them special parking but can't find somewhere for motorcycles. read more

Nice indoor/outdoor place. I went on a day it was in the 70s in January so i sat outside and locked in for over 3 hours lol. A lot of families, pets, and babies running around. The guy who took my order was really friendly and knowledgeable. read more

COVA Brewing Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Roomy and open, with plenty of seating and beverage options for the coffee and beer lover! Parking is out back and the bathrooms offer multi stall, updated restrooms. The brewery sits on one side, featuring a long wall of beer dispencers and various sized cups. The system is digital and looks very updated. They also had many different beers to choose from. I ordered the hot Biscoff latte, the iced biscoff latte, the hot caramel mochiatto, the cookie dough cupcake, and the cookies and cream cupcake. The hot Biscoff latte was not overlery sweet and tasred like a true Biscoff treat. The service was quick and efficient, no cash, as well as touchless payment options. read more

So fun! They hosted an out door market. We went in the evening. The market took place until 10pm and had everything you could think of. I bought food from the food trucks. My kids bought jewelry. I also got coffee and water from the coffee shop. 10/10 read more

We stopped here for some beers during our last afternoon in Norfolk. The people here were really friendly and I loved that they have both a good beer selection and a good coffee selection! They also had some bakery items available at the coffee counter that looked good, but we didn't partake this time. This place has a large amount of outdoor space, including a covered area (while we were there at least) where a band played which was awesome. It was too hot for me outside when we were there, so we sat inside. Space is more limited indoors, but we were still able to find a spot easily. For the beers, you get a card that you scan at each tap and can pour as little or as much as you want, so it's perfect for sampling smaller amounts of different beers to find one you like. We tried several smaller pours to experience more variety and enjoyed everything we tried. I liked you could tap the beer name to get a description of the flavor profile. Overall, this was a great place to enjoy our last bit of vacation mode before getting ready to head home and I'd definitely return! read more

COVA Brewing Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Nice chill spot had some good IPA's on tap over all seemed cool Food was some Tijuana torpedo truck had an Oder not aroma! I couldn't ask for better service as you just help yourself to awesome ales!! read more

Fun afternoon in their space. They have an awesome system to order your drink from a wall of beverages (Prosecco being mine) or get served from the counter. Husband says the lager is good. Nice outdoor space. Food truck. Great ambience and friendly crowd. read more

I've heard good things about this place from friends so maybe I just came at a bad time. I walked in to order and the girl behind the counter did not seem very happy to see me and was pretty rude during our interaction. I told her it was my first time here and asked her what she recommended and she literally shrugged her shoulders at me. I ended up getting the summer flight and she rolled her eyes!!! I got rang up and waited for my drinks and there was no smile or anything I said thank you and walked away. As a manager of a restaurant WOW (warm open welcome) is always something that is trained into all employees. The flight was not too bad I wanted to try a bit of everything and it was pretty good besides the espresso sour. Just not my cup of tea but that's not their fault. It seems like a cool spot to hangout super nice outside seating but parking was a little confusing. Other than a rude employee I think it was a pretty decent time. read more

COVA Brewing Company - Summer Flight (Cherry crème cold brew/ Honey lavender latte/ espresso sour/ guava matcha) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Amazing vibes and amazing drinks!!! I recently moved to VA and this was the first place that my friends took me and I loved the experience! They have a great selection of beer and other drinks, great music and it's a really bright/vibrant environment! During the day, they give really good coffee and snacks. During the afternoon/evening time, they'll have different food trucks to go with your drink. They also have a great seating arrangement outdoors. SUPER PET FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT!!! Even if you don't bring a dog with you, 9 out of 10 times you'll just be surrounded by dogs and it'll just make the experience even better! Depending on the day of the week, they'll have different events such as trivia night, bingo, etc. AND it's all usually during happy hour! Service is amazing and they're super attentive and considerate! Despite how busy and loud COVA can get, they're always super friendly and helpful. YOU NEED TO GO - IT'S A NORFOLK STAPLE!!! read more

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Overall: 5/5 A great place to chill, grab a beverage of choice, and generally relax. Food (beverages): 5/5 they have a decent selection of beverages ranging from coffee to one side of the area and then a wall of beer on the other. They do the whole tokens where you can charge so you don't have to wait for someone to pour a pint. Atmosphere: 5/5 they have a smallish inside, but make it up with a clean nice charm. A simple modernist approach, they also had live music on Sunday that brought in a lot of people. They also have a great outdoor section with some bonfire pits and places to chill when it gets to summer. Service: 5/5 friendly, nice, and welcoming. Nothing to complain and all kudos around! read more

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My wife and I love this place. Especially love breakfast. Coffee is great, the breakfast food offerings are nice. And the outdoor spaces are always pleasant. In the evening, the food trucks are fun and the fire pits are nice. In my opinion, the beer is good, but not amazing. My wife really prefers the wine on the tap, which is nice but can get expensive very quickly. I'll go five stars on the coffee and breakfast, five stars on the atmosphere, and three stars on the beer. read more

Nice little bar space with a great atmosphere as well as a good selection of different beverages and coffee. Having the outdoor location adds a nice touch to allow easy access to food trucks in the evening as well as a great space to hang out. Beers were very good without having anything that particularly shocked or wowed me. Definitely a lot of selection s though that all taste like a good example of each. So perfect for sipping and hanging out like this place is cared for. Only downside only ran into was the beers being charged when it was out. Being self-served, one of the taps was out but it is still running up a charge. I can see that being a problem if you don't notice you're being charged. Staff though was very easy going about taking it off when I went to get them. Parking is definitely a bit limited without parking in the nearby shopping center. But with all the amenities and great service it's a good place to hang out. read more

We love Cova! They have great beer, great coffee, and a really delicious little bakery. All of their food trucks are delicious too. We live locally so sometimes we will just pop in and get dinner from the food trucks since they have such a great selection. read more

COVA Brewing Company - Iced caramel macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Every time we stay in Oceanview Cova is our go to spot. Coffee, beer, food trucks what more could you ask for?! Group, dog and kid friendly with indoor and outdoor seating. The coffee is always amazing and they also offer a variety of locally baked pastries. The service is always top notch and everyone working there has always been so friendly. read more

COVA Brewing Company - Sweet cream cold brew & cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Cova is such a gem! The vibes and coffee make this place a great hang out spot! Kid friendly and lots of seating inside and outside! The staff are always nice and welcoming! read more

Great place to have amazing coffee or drinks! Lots of room outside and covered area inside. Their food trucks are great! Especially burgers with Ghost Kitchen! Fun sandbox for kids. read more

COVA Brewing Company - Great fire features outside! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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

Thought this was just a brewery. Well what a nice surprise to see they are way more than that. I looked them up before we went because they are not close to our house. They have different food trucks on different days. So we picked a day we liked the food truck. The food truck was THE BEST. WENG'S kitchen is what it was called. Lumpia, pancit and teriyaki chicken. That's all I am saying about that because I'm to busy shoveling food in my face LOL. YUM YUM YUM!!!!! Cova has everything. Beer of all kinds, ciders, seltzer, And they even have wine. On the other side they have the coffee shop too. We got both a lovely latte and a beer and cider flight. BEST DAY ever!!! Great food. And all my favorite things to drink. OH MY GOODNESS!!! outside seating was great. It was a beautiful day. Dog and Kid friendly. Staff are super helpful. We had a staff member to walk us through how it all worked. It was great. We totally loved it. As we were leaving we saw them setting up for live music. So if you are into that . They have music. read more

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Love the ambiance, love the unique brewery experience, and love all the events! I had drinks with friends on a Saturday afternoon and was shocked at how inexpensive it was to pour your own tap (it's also very fun). They have the best expresso martini I've ever had, can't wait to return for coffee one morning! read more

I'm a fellow barista scoping out the competition on the coastal coffee trail and was not disappointed. The ambiance is sublime and the workers are so kind and helpful. Okay but their sunrise matcha... bussin' Respectfully. Definitely will come again and try their coffee read more

Someone really thought this through....Coffee and beer all in one place? Yes, please! Not that I drink, because alcohol doesn't agree with me, unfortunately. Like allergic-doesn't-agree-with-me. I get all red, blotchy, short of breath etc...I know...But my husband does (drink beer) and I like coffee/tea drinks so this would make a great date spot. I came without him for my first visit though. I went to check it out with some new friends and made it the second stop on the Summer Trail of the Coastal Coffee Trail. - Parking - Ok, tricky. When you turn onto Pretty Lake Ave, DO NOT turn in to the "DO NOT ENTER" part right next to the brewery LOL. You would think that would be the obvious spot to turn in to some sort of parking, but it's not parking. After having checked out the place, that must be where the guest food trucks park. You can either park on the small stretch of street on Pretty Lakes Ave right after the "DO NOT ENTER" section. You can definitely park all along the back black fence in the dead end. Don't park in the East Beach Shoppes lot next door. I guess people got the same idea in the past and there are signs everywhere that you will be towed. And if all is full, you can also find street parking on the other side of Shore Drive (but that seems far and complicated LOL) - Vibe - Coffee counter is to the right, brewery to the left. Love the layout, decor and colors in there. Just nice and bright. There were outlets by the booth seating and they have wifi, so it was great place to do some work! - TLC - There were two girls working and they were really nice, helpful and chill. - Noms & Sips - They have a case of goodies that have been locally sourced with local businesses. I noticed Pownd Cakes by Jen, Staz-a-licous and Carolina Bakery cupcakes. There were some savory Bear Claws and bagels too. I had the DIrty Chai, Iced Sweet Cream Nitro with Cream and a Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin. I am a Chai girl and COVA Brewing Co's is awesome! I got mine Dirty and it was the perfect balance of coffee and chai. The chai had a great blend of spice. I'll have to have the Chai plain next time to taste it in its purest form, but definitely one of the best Chais I've had in CoVA so far. The Banana Chocolate Chip muffin was slightly dry, but still moist enough. Warming it up would have probably done the trick. I'll have to ask if that is an option next time. If you want more than just baked bites, they also have a partnership with Mahalo Poke House (located in East Beach Shoppes). You can order via a QR code and they'll deliver directly to CoVA Brewing Co! Great place to sip on good drinks, get some bites and do some work! I'll have to bring the hubby next time so that he can check out their brews! Stay safe, Friends! read more

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