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    De Clieu - Fairfax

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    DE CLIEU - FAIRFAX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Iced Americano and apple pie pastry- on point. Flaky and not too sweet. Needed a little more boost on that Americano.
    Lauren L.

    The apple pie pastry was delish. The apple fritter was not. The iced americano was good, the hot latte not. I wanted to give it a better review because it seemed like a local gem, but the ambiance gives more of a college student hang vibe,which is great if that's what you're looking for. Also, parking here is problematic.

    Eggacado and De Clieu Toscana Iced Caramel Macchiato and Strawberry Berry Fields Matcha Latte
    Lynda D.

    First time at De Clieu and have been wanting to try this spot for a long time and hadn't mainly because I wasn't sure I would be able to figure out where to park exactly. Turns out there are convenient free parking lots nearby only 1-2 minute walks from the shop! I am a very big fan of their sandwiches. Both breakfast and lunch sandwiches taste great. The bagel on the Eggacado was super soft and fresh and the ciabatta on the De Clieu Toscana was crispy! Their drink selection is great too there's a lot to choose from on the menu and I like that they offer seasonal specials. As I left the store I also peeped that they also serve gelato in here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty awesome little shop and there seems to be a lot of people that agree.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Wonderful selection of pastries
    John H.

    De Clieu is a terrific café/bakery located in Old Town Fairfax near George Mason University. They offer a lot of unusual and great coffee drinks variations. The bakery is also wonderful and they also offer a good selection of breakfast and lunch items. My only wish is they stay open later so we can get after dinner coffee and dessert.

    Jack of All Trades
    Lynne T.

    Def recommend the Jack of all trades, the breakfast bagel was AMAZING and it was thickkk. Super filling. The matcha latte was also surprisingly good, not too sweet Note: there are a few parking lots a walking distance away, we parked a few blocks away and walked.

    Pomodoro (limited)
    Bruce K.

    We came here for a date day for me and my wife. We ordered a couple of sandwiches and we thought they were both great. We got the Pomodoro (limited) and the Caprese sandwich and we both tried each others. We also shared an Okinawa Haze. I liked both of the sandwiches and the coffee. I thought it was not too salty and it didn't fall apart. I thought service was really good, it's a self service kind of place but they do bring your sandwiches to you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean up is also on you, which I don't mind considering that's how it is at most cafes/bakeries nowadays.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I could definitely see myself coming back here to get a sandwich and perhaps another spot for a date day? I do know that we're always down to find new places and come back to the ones we like. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a quick sandwich spot and to grab a coffee, this place has plenty of seating and the sandwiches are great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Breakfast sandwiches
    Nina Z.

    What a cute little gem of a cafe! It had such a warm, cozy feel - welcoming and inviting. Quick and friendly service. Large menu of food and drinks to choose from. Good eats and drinks. Great place to grab a quick bite OR relax with a warm beverage and read a book. If you're a cozy cafe person, this place is for you!

    Italian Cold Cut Blackberry Lemonade Brownie
    Christopher M.

    I stopped in today after driving by this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It had an inviting vibe, and I'm always looking for a mom and pop type coffee shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was very impressed with their extensive menu and offerings. I had the Italian cold cut sandwich, blackberry lemonade, and salted caramel brownie. The sandwich was a 10. There's an art to how to make a sandwich, how it's layered and put together, the staff here know what they are doing. It was the perfect size, and tasted amazing. The blackberry lemonade was perfect. Not many places offer a blackberry option, so that get extra points. The salted Carmel brownie was inhaled...so yea it was awesome as well . The staff was friendly and helpful, and gave me enough time to select my lunch. Thanks for the excellent experience today.

    Okinawa Sweet Potato Latte
    Nicole O.

    Stopped by De Clieu Coffee in Fairfax to get the Okinawa Sweet Potato latte. I'm not usually a fan of iced lattes but this was one of my favorites! I actually enjoyed it more before mixing it up since I could taste the flavors better.

    Raspberry Nocturne
    Sarah D.

    As a coffee fiend I literally cannot recommend this place enough, most places coat mediocre roasts with tons of syrup and foam but De Clieu lets the bean SHINE. Worth every penny, in fact would pay more. A little less than Starbucks for 10x the quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is cute but a little noisy if you're trying to be productive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The baked goods are all amazing too. Support local!!!

    Hot mocha latte
    Stephanie L.

    This adorable coffee shop is in the heart of the city of Fairfax and a must visit! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went during the day where many customers were sitting at small tables enjoying their coffee, some with books reading and others in computers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I purchased a hot mocha and Tomato Basil soup! The soup was creamy and delicious, I ate every bite! The baristas took their time to ensure my drink was on par and the staff was pleasant greeting us as we arrived.

    Jamal H.

    I had a Dolce Cinnamon Latte and it was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was very nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service was efficient.

    Neal E.

    After discovering the De Clieu Coffee location off of U.S. 29 west of Fairfax City - I wanted to check out the original in Old Town Fairfax City. Because it's located on Main Street/Route 236 - there is no parking in front of the shop. There is parking out back - a very small covered one level parking garage - and another parking lot behind that. There is an entrance into the building complex through the back of the building. Towards the left side of the back of the building - head up a short stairway and you'll find the door. There is quite a bit of seating inside - but it was all taken. I'm guessing that due to the proximity to George Mason University - that most of the folks seated were GMU students. I ordered a quad-shot Winter Blackberry Latte - but less sweet than the normal way they make the drink - and a Blueberry Scone warmed up - to go. The Winter Blackberry Latte was really good - and the Blueberry Scone hit the spot - I could've used more blueberries in it - but the texture and flavor was good. Paid with Apple Pay. Service was good. #DeClieuCoffeeAndSandwich

    Workers here are very nice and easy-going. Quite generous with their servings. I got one of the new spring menus- the Japanese egg salad sandwich- it's the perfect balance between the sweetness of the buns and savory of the egg salad. I expected the egg salad to be sweeter but it was a pleasant surprise with the parsley flakes. The banana peppers on the side are perfect! It takes away any hint of heaviness/too-sweet taste. Package is so cute too. I also had the iced vanilla bean latte with sugar free syrup and it actually tastes as sweet as regular vanilla. Overall, very satisfied. Splendid experience here.

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    Ask the Community - De Clieu - Fairfax

    Is there free parking nearby?

    Yes, there is a garage. Some spaces are reserved for businesses but not all

    Any gluten free sandwich or begal?

    They do have gluten free bread. My best friend has celiac & she eats the sandwiches with their gluten free bread.

    Is the $5 credit card minimum before or after tip?

    It's before tip. However, if you have no cash on you, they'll usually let you go ahead and pay with card.

    How are the scones?

    Their food is really good. Typically. Great sandwiches and goodies

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