This is a good coffee spot if you're near Merchant's Square or campus. Is it my favorite? Not at all. But it gets the job done for caffeine. Their matcha is pretty good and pricing is high so you might as well get your moneys worth on a large. The inside is small with a few seating options. I've never seen it busy, so a good spot to do work at or a quick catch up with a friend in a good location. read more

Tucked on the edge of Merchant's Square, Eleva is an inviting and relaxing coffee lounge. I visited midday with a friend, and it served as a refreshing reprieve from the summer heat. We both ordered iced teas. I chose the blueberry lavender tea and asked for light lavender. It was really tasty and a nice pick-me-up. Service was prompt and the price was super reasonable. Only "meh" is that they don't have a bathroom directly in the shop, and I did have to make a run for one so that cut the visit a bit short. read more

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A nice coffee shop nearby Colonial Williamsburg! The coffee is okay, as is the food, but the location is convenient since it's right near the start of Colonial Williamsburg. I ordered a matte latte, which wasn't the taste I was expecting, but I probably just needed to add a little bit of honey. I ordered my husband an iced latte, which was also average. Overall, I would only come here out of convenience. read more

Eleva is so cute. The first time I was here it was raining and felt like a welcoming retreat from the rain with greenery, brick and friendly faces. So far I've tried yeh snickerdoodle dirty chai and the blueberry lavender London fog. Both weren't my favorites, but there's something about this cafe that makes me want to give them another try. read more

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Sporadic service, narrow range of options, high prices. You walk in and order coffee and a danish, and have to wait for a separate person to take your food order. I live in the new town area, and I can't recommend this place. read more

An elevated coffee shop experience. Ahh the price we pay for cozy, hip, and modern. So here's the good... friendly customer service, plush/comfortable seating, and lots of drink options (they serve wine). The not-so-good (could be a deal-breaker for some) - no restroom (you'll need to walk to the nearest one by Mellow Mushroom), slim food options (mostly heat & serve + kind of pricey, too). I'm not much of a coffee drinker anymore, so I opted for a can of kombucha ($4) and a large slice of baklava ($5). I have had a lot of baklava in my life and I have to say this was a bit lower on the totem pole. It was good, but didn't taste fresh - harder to cut into and a little hard to chew. I only came here that day because not much else was open in CW because of the recent snowstorm. I probably won't be returning, but not to say this isn't someone else's jam reading this. Check it out for yourself, your thoughts may differ from mine. I'm just not one for pricey drinks, pricey heat-and-serve foods, and mediocre pastries. I will be patronizing other local cafes in CW though :) read more

Nice new coffee shop (and I believe they have wine later on in the day) right in merchant's square! Drinks: They seem to have a large coffee drink menu and can get your drinks on ice or even a frappe for an extra fee. Nice selection of sugar free syrups and regular syrups. I had the large frappe with sugar free caramel and chocolate syrup. It was very good but a little on the pricey side. $8! Food: Did not try anything but they had a variety of fresh selections and packaged foods Service: The woman behind the counter who made my drink was very nice and the drink she made was very good. Inside: They have used the space inside well with some couch seating and other comfortable seats. It's not overly large inside but it's nicely designed. One thing I found a little odd is that there is no bathroom. If you have to use a restroom you have to use the restrooms in the building where Mellow Mushroom is located. About a 3 minute walk. read more

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I really wanted to like Eleva but it should not take over 45 minutes to get two simple drinks. They were clearly overwhelmed today, but there was no sense of urgency in getting through orders, either. It probably took the barista at least five minutes to make a single drink each time. My latte was fine but not worth the price or the wait. read more

Fantastic coffee and relaxed atmosphere. We came in while visiting the area on a very hot day. Interior is comfortable and both the space and the staff are inviting. Location is prime for both visitors to Williamsburg and for students on William and Mary's campus. Will definitely try the Greenpoint location in NY! Thanks for the tasty and refreshing drinks! read more

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I visited yesterday. The atmosphere was nice, and the latte was prepared well and tasted very good. My only small comment (though it does not change my review) is that it was unclear if the pastries were baked on site or brought from elsewhere. Regardless, this is a nice ambience for coffee. read more

the gentleman Kareem that helped me today was polite and attentive. He knows how to make good coffee! My family bounces back and worth from both locations depending where we are in town for the day! the other gentleman that works there is also very kind! read more

Eleva Coffee Lounge - Yummy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Habiba is the best barista I've ever met and so sweet! She makes the most delicious drinks and her smile lights up this beautiful coffee shop. Would 10/10 recommend, my favorite study spot read more

Newer coffee shop with thier own roasted coffee. They also have baked goods and a few breakfast items but we did not try any. Good space to work or meet. Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

Amazing coffee and friendliest staff! We visited twice last week while in town and enjoyed our coffees! Dubai chocolate latte was something new to try ! Check them out read more

The service is nice and the drinks were made well. I got the Americano and it was almost $7 which is pretty pricey from my experience since I had no modifications done to it. They offer free wifi and a relaxed ambiance however they do not offer restroom usage and refer you to the mushroom restaurant 2 blocks away. read more

Twice during the first 2 weeks in December my wife and I visited ELEVA Coffee Lounge - the ambience was peaceful, relaxing and soothing. Carlos, our Barista, was courteous, personable, polite and professional. He first served my wife her wine, then followed up with my delicious, smooth, strong, very hot latte. My wife and I live locally and promised Carlos we would return very soon. My wife dearly loves the ambience at ELEVA. read more

Really wanted to like this place. Decor is trendy and it has a great vibe. Baristas are not great, drinks are poorly made, and the food (croissant) is so bad they have no business selling it. Illy next door has perfect pastries, this place needs to step it up or they won't last long. Rent is high in Merchants Square. Do better. read more

the barista was super helpful and friendly and the coffee is delicious!! would 10/10 recommend!

Coming to this coffee shop is the worst mistake I've ever made during my time in CW. The coffee is not worth the exorbitant price tag, which serves no purpose other than to make the experience feel pretentious. Not to mention that the manager is incredibly rude to anyone who doesn't immediately look like they already have a retirement fund; students are simply unwelcome here. This is the only place in town where you'll end up paying $10 for a mediocre coffee and get an eye-roll from the manager. Worst establishment in town. read more

This coffee lounge is wonderful ! The atmosphere is elegant , lovely piano music and super coffee. read more

Eleva Coffee Lounge - Cappuccinos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We came here when it first open. My husband had a black coffee, and I had a cold brew. The service was amazing very informative about the coffee. It was an amazing cup of coffee! They do have a small bakery but didn't try. We will go back! read more

Very good coffee, lovely atmosphere. Do wish they had a restroom though, somewhat inconvenient that they don't. Coffee goes straight through me (and most folks!) read more

No bathroom. 15% dine in charge. Go somewhere else that is local that cares about your business.

Eleva is an elegant and beautifully designed coffee lounge with the most divine drinks served at one's table with a special touch or a treat on the go to enjoy exciting surroundings. Its service is impeccable. As a wink to us all to slow down and think about what is important, the beauty of life, Eleva is a romantic and comfortable spot to remember and frequent and share with others. read more

Great coffee lounge in Williamsburg. Love the coffee and the atmosphere. Can't wait for the New Town location to open!

You can tell they're struggling. Right when I was ordering, the person who appeared to be the manager left, leaving one capable barista, and another worker who didn't know how to make drinks because it was their first day. The ambiance is nice, I'll admit, but it took me about 20 minutes for them to make my drink (I got a vanilla latte), and many people got their drinks before me. Usually I'd be pretty forgiving, because one employee was new so the only other worker was making all the drinks by themself, but after I noticed that the people who ordered after me were getting their drinks before mine was ready, I went up and asked about my drink. The barista said, "I'm working on it right now!" But I still waited another ~15 minutes for the drink and watched them make many other people's drinks after saying that to me. When they finally made my drink, the barista placed it on the counter and the cap came off and some spilled lol! Which I didn't mind very much, but it was just the cherry on top of the whole experience... Anyway, the drink was okay, nothing to really write home about. Needless to say, I don't recommend this place!!! There are a few other coffee places just in Merchants' Square alone that I'm sure are better options. read more

I was prepared for a wonderful experience based on the reviews. However, my experience was sub par. First the barista made an iced coffee. When I told her that I wanted a hot coffee, she gaslit me and said, "I thought you asked for an iced coffee." When the large latte arrived, it was about 8 ounces for more than $7.00. Also, the butter croissant was warmed but destroyed in the warmer because it came out chewy like it was microwaved. My total bill for a latte and butter croissant was more than $12.00. Never again will I patronize this place for a subpar experience, coffee, and croissant. Finally, the place doesn't have a restroom. I was directed to use the restroom in a restaurant across the parking lot, but the restaurant was closed. As an older Black woman, I couldn't discern if I was experiencing micro-aggressions or just bad customer service. Even asking for a napkin got to be a major chore for the barista to fulfill. I had a bad experience, and this saddens me because I'm always on the lookout for good coffee shops when I travel. I won't be returning to Eleva. read more