Great staff. Friendly and willing to go the extra mile always. I'm not a fan of the new nighttime…read morebar. This is more for me a daytime coffee shop, and meeting place.

The client is very friendly there. I had the best conversations the breakfast potatoes were super…read moresavory and had just the right element of seasoning. The dill cream cheese at the base of the avocado toast with the seeded bread was elevated this dish. And the dirty chai is a must. Also, I don't know what dressing was on that salad, but I want some more .

Delicious coffee, very friendly service, and cool industrial-chic vibes! We came here at 10 am on a…read moreSunday morning, and there was plenty of empty tables and chairs... By 10:30 am though, there were many more customers and all tables were taken. So come here by 10 am if you want to nab a table. The drinks I had here so far are: - Bluebell espresso soda - brisk, fruity, and refreshing. It has an intriguing complex blend of flavors (jasmine, blamango, coconut). Really unique! - Rose cardy latte (iced with little ice, oat milk) - delightfully sweet and refreshing. It was not too sweet and has light floral tones. Service was very friendly and quick. All the workers looked fairly young and hipster-cool and always had a smile for me!

Loved it ! Great baristas, I enjoyed discussing pour over receipes, they have a variety of beans…read more Probably one of the best pour overs I have had in DMV. Coming back here is a no brainer. I came during the end hour, so got a Togo but was totally worth coming during 5F. Next time I will come and cherish a world class pour over at the cafe. They are attached to some cowork facility too, so those are some lucky folks who have that membership.

They have an outdoor patio with lots of seating! We got a coffee and apple cider, both were good…read more The apple pie was not the best, so maybe skip the pastries.

I went in off a recommendation off a coworker. I got a flavored latte w oat milk (pumpkin and…read morecaramel syrup) and a donut as pictured. All the food looked good but landed on a pastry and something about the icing was good and not commercial. The space was a cute coffee shop vibe and has a mural. Looked clean as well. The staff was friendly and quick I didn't wait for long. For a weekend definitely expect a line. I think consistency is different depending on who makes it. The first time I went I didn't taste my syrups and I got two but when I went the second time I thought it tasted really good. It was a guy with a bunch of silver ear piercings and he was very kind and nice.

I came the Friday before Valentine's Day and stopped by for coffee. Loved the vibes here; I got a…read moretable with markers that people draw with. I got a Cupid's bow latte that was special for Valentine's - the drink was so good with white chocolate and raspberry! I enjoyed my drink while relaxing there for a bit. The staff were fast and nice with my drink too. I'd like to stop by this place more often.

Found this coffee shop in old town Alexandria. I like how quaint and creative ESP Tea and Coffee…read morefeels. It's artisan and dynamic. If you are looking for a place to catch up or work, the ambiance is nice and not too loud even with a bunch of people inside. They have vinyls for sale and their staff is helpful and attentive! Drinks are worth purchasing and they have a bunch of different seasonal drinks. Ordered a matcha latte and it was worth the visit! Grab a book, pick up a drink, and hang out!

We dropped in for some coffee and desserts after a heavy lunch nearby. I'm so glad we found this…read moreplace! The decor is cute, service is great, and no complaints about drinks or desserts. I loved everything! Here's what we really enjoyed: * Magnolia Cream Crepe - I used to have this at a local Thai food festival and never found a place that served it till now. It comes with five crispy crepes that are folded like thin cookie cups, filled with a light cream. * mango sticky rice - tastes exactly as expected, sweet coconut cream sticky rice topped with ripe mangoes. * affogato Lots of pretty picturesque walls and decor for photo ops. The plate settings are pretty and dessert presentations, even down to the menu screams "take a photo"! So don't mind me that I took plenty! Even the bathroom is cool with their Dyson faucet and dryer.

Simple but splendid. The coffee was decent and could have been a bit smoother but great nonethelessread more

Studying or need to get work done AND neurodivergent? This is the place!…read more There are a few St Elmo's in Alexandria/Arlington, but this location is by far my favorite. The service is always top notch, the food and drinks are consistently great, and the environment is so conducive to just about anything. I've met up with friends for coffee here, come just for a peaceful moment for myself, and it is my go-to for studying and working on the doctoral manuscript. There are outlets thoughtfully placed literally everywhere for charging computers, tablets, phones, etc. My favorite thing about St Elmo's is probably the amount and variety of seating they offer- they have bar seating with comfortable backed barstools, another long high top table (great for small group meetings or projects), traditional tables and chairs scattered throughout, booths, etc. The playlists they use are great, but music is also not too loud (can use my own headphones without having to blast the volume). There are fairy lights strung and the lighting is great. At the front, they have big windows that completely open to allow fresh air in on days the weather is nice. Parking isn't an issue- if you can't find anything on the street, there is a free garage with EV charging. I live less than a mile from the Del Ray St Elmo's (which is also great!), but the layout of this location and how it is set up for those looking to be productive outside of their home is fantastic.

I was so happy to see this expansion of my favorite Del Ray coffee shops! This spot is slightly…read moremore industrial feeling but the warmth comes from the friendly service, great coffee, and delicious pastries. I love their breakfast sandwiches and if they have their banana bread in stock...you truly are in luck! Support this locally-owned shop. You won't regret it.

Some of the best gelati we have ever had!…read more They let you get two flavors in a small! I got dark chocolate and cinnamon. My wife got stracciatella (vanilla with hardened chocolate fudge) and Caramel Toffee. This little, quiet, coffee and gelati shop was very unique with the setting and decor. Dogs are welcome! They server let us sample different gelati and was very informative of all of their flavors. He gave generous portions! We will definitely be back!

Popped in after 3.5 years as I was looking for the owner…read more Great young man. Clean shop Cute and efficient Thank you

I visited Sharbat for the honey cake, but I really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the Nutella…read morelatte. The Nutella latte is as good as the original Killer ESP Nutella latte. The savory pastries are also very good, and their blueberry latte comes recommended (I couldn't stray from the Nutella latte though!) There are ample plugs for working while you enjoy your treats and the seats are pretty comfortable.

Cute spot serving delicious pastries and drinks!…read more I got the honey cake, mixed greens pastry, chicken borek, and a hot vanilla matcha drink. There was only one slice of honey cake left when I went, so it's definitely one of the more popular options. Would recommend going earlier if that's what you wanna try. It was my first time trying honey cake and I really enjoyed it! Loved all the layers. They heated up the chicken borek and mixed greens pastry for me, which I really appreciated. Both were amazing. Staff was so sweet and accommodating. There was a good amount of seating here. Gave cozy vibes. Would definitely recommend this spot!!

Visited La Pluma on a sunny day, they have great outdoor seating and even better service! I really…read moreenjoyed the space and the latte, I also tried an empanada, it's not the best I've ever tried in the area, but it's not bad at all. I will definitely be back as the weather gets warmer, I would love to try more things off their menu! Highly recommend!

I'll definitely be back. This breakfast definitely hit the spot. The food was moderately seasoned,…read morebut I do enjoy how the individual items paired well together. I do wish the hot chocolate had a richer chocolate taste. The service wasn't bad. They were packed when we attended. But I don't recall waiting a substantial amount of time.

Let's face it. I like Tatte a latte!…read more Beautiful pastry case, inviting treats, Parisian-style cafe. It's a bit inconvenient that you pay at the counter but pick up hot drinks at the bar. When it's crowded you can barely hear your name. We stopped in the late afternoon and it was cool and empty. I had a delicious matcha latte and some lovely baked treat. Thanks a latte, Tatte!

We were in the area for the St. Patrick's Day parade and grabbed a sandwich and chai tea. I was…read moreincredibly impressed. The food is delicious and the vibes were stellar. While it was busy the staff was friendly, knowledgable and moving fast! The restaurant was super cute and felt like a resort. The breakfast sandwich was impressive and delicious. The sunny side up was the star of the show. The chai tea wasn't the best I've had but I would try it again! I'm definitely going to look to visit other locations.