I was walking at Ft. Monroe recently and it occurred to me that I keep forgetting to check this place out. I went last week on a sunny afternoon. The location is nice, right near the entrance to the moat. Street parking is limited, but there are a few spots on the side and a little parking lot behind the firehouse. I noticed a sign on the back door that said you could go in that way, so I did. The decor is cute and quaint and the staff is welcoming. The place is bright and airy - it's an actual former firehouse with no doors, just plastic flaps to keep the bugs out. Great idea, though I wonder what they do in winter. I ordered an iced mocha and my goodness, it was AWESOME. There was an option to choose dark or white chocolate too! The espresso was the perfect strength, the dark chocolate was rich and the perfect combination of melted and solid. This was one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had, hot, cold brew, or iced. I mean it's up there with 1. the little cafe on 17th St. in Richmond (no longer there) where I first had Illy 2. the special blend at Samantha's in Brooklyn (also no longer there) 3. everything at Blend of Buckroe (also gone) 4. the cold brew from Column 15 that one time I got it with rose syrup 5. and that glorious pingo I had at Cafe Stella in Norfolk. The service is awesome too. The mocha day was beautiful and sunny, so I went outside after ordering and was going to go back in to pick up my order, but she brought it out to me before I had a chance. The second visit was on a busy Saturday. It was packed, I was the only poc present, save one young couple, and there were no weird vibes with the service. Kind of sad that this would be notable in 2021, but it is. I went back the following Saturday and ordered a latte with lavender. The espresso was still good, and the lavender infusion was decent, but nothing beats their mocha. Every time I think about that firehouse mocha, I want to go back. :D Seriously debating it at this very moment... read more

Firehouse Coffee - Iced mocha - absolutely delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Cute space. Brewed Coffee was decent but not awesome. Espresso drink was lava hot and non existent texturing, but it he people were nice and caffeine was welcome read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place! 10/10 recommend! My husband and I were staying in the area for a month and would bike here every weekend. The staff is beyond friendly. The place is clean and so charming. And the coffee was a perfect pick me up EVERYTIME. It's also dog friendly so our little pup got to tag along. Their breakfast sandwiches were a hit too! We loved this spot so much and didn't want to leave. read more

Firehouse Coffee - Lavender Iced Coffee and Moose Tracks Ice Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I've been wanting to try this place for a long long time because of it being a small business and it's background. Finally tried it over the weekend with visiting family. I got a hot white chocolate mocha with butter pecan and almond milk. It was good. I didn't really taste the butter pecan and my niece got a toasted croissant with honey butter. My mom got an iced caramel latte she really enjoyed that. I think she said the ice looked like it was made with coffee! There wasn't much of a wait for our drinks but we did start to think they forgot the croissant. I will not be going back to this establishment simply because my 4 year old niece had to use the restroom and I was told there is no restroom and to walk down the street to the visitor center and use theirs. . . We chose not to walk In the rain while it's less than 50 degrees outside and we had to leave. It's my understanding any place selling food by health code to also have an available restroom. read more

A favorite stop when I'm in the Phoebus area of Hampton. A charming coffee shop tucked away in an old firehouse- you get your deliciousness with a side of history. On this occasion we ordered an iced coffee, a chai latte, two breakfast sandwiches (one with sausage and one with bacon), and a bag of freshly ground Casemate coffee. When the weather is nice they open the big roll up door and there's additional seating outside. It's a pet friendly place so feel free to bring your pups as well. Oh and they have ice cream although I can't speak to it cause I have never tried it. read more

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I have not found a coffee anywhere else that compares. Best coffee in Hampton. Plus the service is always quick and friendly. I just wish they had more vegetarian options for the food. Either way it will always be my number one spot for a coffee. read more

Firehouse Coffee - Raspberry ice latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Yummy, tasty,quick bites breaks,lunch. Quick and pleasant taking orders and service. It's an old firehouse, nice historical info while you sip good coffee! read more

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Took a jog few weeks ago at Fort Monroe and stumbled upon this cutie intimate spot. Was so glad it was open with the pandemic going on. Happy faces and great service was given! Couldn't have asked for more but then the food was great and smoothie was perfect. Today was in the 90's so light food and cold drinks were needed. I ordered the turkey deli sandwich with provolone and on a croissant. I love a good croissant lightly toasted. Food was brought out to the cute little umbrella covered tables in front. I will be back again next Sunday for the same meal...call me a new regular. Thanks for giving me a little sunshine in these hard times. Forgot to mention, they have ice cream and waffle cones and are super dog friendly. It's nice to just be around happy people again. FYI the owner is the sweetest, we talked a bit until she had to leave. She's my favorite part of the entire experience. read more

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Unquestionably the best coffee shop in the area! Firehouse is a must for coffee connoisseurs! The ode to the firemen/house is really special. The staff is very inviting, knowledgeable and kind. The coffee is fairly priced and delicious. I loved the coffee so much I bought two bags before I left. Love supporting this local coffee shop! Highly recommend!! read more

The coffee and customer service is excellent, as well as the honey butter and croissant. They are also dog friendly and it's my dogs' favorite place to go! read more

Firehouse Coffee - Belle and Chuck at Firehouse. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

We love coming to firehouse, my wife and I go to firehouse typically once a week for a little date. I am not a huge coffee drinker but I love getting the turkey deli sandwich with a side of pasta salad and it has never disappointed me. When I have gotten coffee there it has always been good. The employees are always very friendly as well as the owners. Great experience every time. read more

Located within the walls of the former Army Fire Department in Fort Monroe, I fell in love with this coffeehouse the minute I parked up outside. Boasting plenty of character from the moment you walk in, you cannot help but feel patriotic and proud. The drinks menu has a great selection to choose from. The customer service was spot on, we felt very welcomed from the moment we stepped in, and the pricing wasn't bad either. Clean, inviting, bursting with color inside, with secret nooks to hide in - relaxation at its best! I got myself a vanilla latte and was given the option of syrup (sugar free or normal) and milk (I requested non dairy, they had oat milk or soy, can't remember now - sorry!) There's also food and some treats available if your sweet tooth is calling your name. Merchandise is available to buy, the coffee mugs would make a great gift for any former Fort Monroe military or anyone who is proud of the story of this Fire Department turned Coffeehouse. I'll 100% be back. read more

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Great place with tasty treats and excellent service! Perfect spot to relax after a walk around Fort Monroe.

It's a fun coffee shop in an unexpected location. Service was a little slow And super nice . It has a fun vibe and the food was great . read more

Without a doubt the best coffee in Hampton. I recommend the french press, the best flavor. Everything is good. Very professional staff. read more

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Cute locally owned coffee spot in a historic firehouse on Fort Monroe. Cozy little place. Nice staff but seemed a little unorganized. Great coffee and I'd love to try the scones! read more

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Stopped in to this cute coffee shop to warm up after a cold morning photo shoot. They have a little of everything! I've cream, coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and deli sandwiches. It was the perfect pick-us-up after freezing all morning. read more

Firehouse Coffee - Large mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

We stopped in for a midday snack, most of our party partook in the ice cream, while my husband had a smoothie, and I enjoyed an iced coffee. Everyone enjoyed their ice cream, my husband loved his strawberry banana smoothie, and my iced coffee was just okay. I'm more than willing to give this establishment another try! The interior is awesome, and their location is perfect. read more

One of the best cappuccinos I've have in a while. Friendly staff. Loved the decor. We were visiting Fort Monroe and glad we stopped in. Definitely will return if in the area again. read more

This place is a gem tucked away in Hampton. Staff was very friendly and clearly a mom and pop store. They have great outdoor seating and a cozy inside area that somehow made my coffee taste even better! All their beans are organic and I thought that was going to drive the price up but they manage to keep it cheap and affordable. They have select blends and only have a few out at a time but the woman behind the counter can tell you exactly what to expect. As I sat outside to drink my coffee I could only chuckle as I heard the people inside yelling like a typical family would do. (I am assuming they are family) it's almost like they invite you into their home for a cup of joe and it really fits the scene of the area. read more

Great coffee, smoothies, and sandwiches! Visiting from out of town and we found Fort Monroe and this coffee shop as our first stop. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating. Everything was tasty and everyone was friendly. Would definitely recommend coming back here! read more

Firehouse Coffee - Turkey and swiss on a croissant, cappuccino, chai latte, and a mango smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

This is an awesome spot tucked away on Fort Monroe! The perfect place to meet up with friends or grab a cup of coffee before strolling around Fort Monroe. It's in an old firehouse - the oldest army fire brigade in America. My husband and I stopped and he had a hot white chocolate mocha, which was really good. Not as sweet as what you would get at Starbucks but definitely delicious, with high quality coffee beans. I had a pineapple strawberry smoothie and it was great. Not overly sweet but refreshing. The atmosphere is so cool - lots of fire house paraphernalia, some trucks and stuff for kids to play with. They have ice cream, bakery items, and other stuff as well. There are really comfy couches and lounge chairs, tables, and nice outdoor seating as well. The drinks were perfect and the atmosphere was stellar. Will definitely be back and if you haven't been, it's worth a stop! read more

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Excellent! I've been here twice. Have brunch and go for a walk at Ft. Monroe! There's plenty of parking. Food is simple but delicious, coffee is great, reasonable price. Staff is friendly and quick. Toy firetrucks for kids to play. Lots of seating, indoor and outdoor. No stairs, although the entrance is kind of narrow. Historic 19th century firestation. read more

Firehouse Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

This place is fantastic. Not only is it kid and pet friendly, but it also maintains a very relaxed atmosphere to work from your computer or read a good book. The prices are fair for the amount you receive. All of the staff are friendly and they offer punch cards! They carry my favorite tuna salad sandwich in the area! However, everything they serve is delicious and of course their drinks are very well made. Definitely a returning customer. read more

this is the second time in two weeks that I have gone in here, and at least one of the employees was not wearing a mask as well as some of the customers. Even though there is a sign saying it would be enforced. In addition, they put coffee in my chai tea latte, and then argued with me that it should have coffee in it and that I was wrong to think that it shouldn't be included. meanwhile I've been drinking it for 20 years, I never drink coffee, and have Googled 10+ recipes and none of them include coffee when you look at chai tea recipes. thought it was very strange that they would be so argumentative but at least they remade the drink for me without charging for it. But I can promise you a chai tea latte does not have coffee in it at chain or in any local establishements I have ever purchased it from throughout the US and Canada. I love walking on the fort, I want to see this place thrive, but I hope they consider some improvements to their customer service, their attitude regarding the menu being questioned and respecting the current order in VA to wear masks. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious and I would rate this five star it wasn't for the argument that ensued when I questioned coffee being mixed in with my tea, and the lack of wearing masks by workers and customers. I will probably go back to give this place one more try, hoping third time's a charm. But not until covid has subsided. read more

Awesome atmosphere! A nice relaxing spot right by Fort Monroe with tasty coffee. The baristas are friendly and this coffeehouse is definitely worth checking out. read more

Firehouse Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Today was the first time I have really taken time to enjoy food. We were blessed to have a table outside in such nice weather. With the recent events going on and having limited interactions it was nice to stumble upon this Ft. Monroe gem. I had the chicken salad on wheat with cheddar, I was in heaven! The grapes inside the chicken salad were so fresh and crispy they burst like little fireworks in my mouth. I had it paired with a strawberry mango smoothie. It seemed to compliment the beautiful incoming weather. I cannot wait to come back next Sunday. read more

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Great coffee, great service, cute spot at Fort Monroe with nice ambiance. They even gave us pup cups w/o having to ask! read more

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This place is awesome! The Fort Monroe area is really cool and has a great spot for swimming in the bay. Firehouse Coffee is also well worth the destination if you're not exactly in the area. Service, food and drinks were all wonderful. read more

Firehouse Coffee - Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I had the best tuna on croissant sandwich and mango/pineapple with oatmeal smoothie . Everything was delicious and most of all such a welcoming and laidback vibe read more

So glad we stopped. GREAT chicken salad sandwiches (go with the ciabatta, you'll be happy).

The set up is amazing! Some of the staff has been warm and welcoming, however, other staff to include one of the owners has been less than kind to our large family. My boys who are 5&3 love anything fire fighter. We thought we could go and sit outside and enjoy the nice weather and do our school. The manager closed the doors so we couldn't go back and forth between the cafe, he took in the bin of chalk (that we had bought the week prior and donated to the cafe), when my children asked one of the baristas if they could use the restroom they were pointed to the back room where they proceeded to use the bathroom, the owner approached me and told me the cafe wasn't a free for all and they couldn't just go to the bathroom unattended. I was confused because they had asked to use the facilities and were told they could! I really love how this place is in an old firehouse and my kids would love to play and enjoy the fire trucks but we do not feel welcome here anymore. Hoping this saves other families the time they would waste if they wanted a family centered coffee house like we thought this was. read more

Firehouse Coffee - A play area for the kids... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Super cute place! Very cool inside, great place to escape the heat. It's tucked away, a little out of the way but worth the trip! The teas can be ordered hot and cold, the smoothies are fresh and have a vast number of flavor combinations. Great service, atmosphere and overall experience! read more

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What an adorable coffee shop! Lots of coffee options, food options were plenty and the atmosphere is awesome!! We sat outside and enjoyed some good food and drinks. If you get a chance you should visit. read more

So the food was great, the coffee was great. However the service not so much. My husband and I went in and did our order, the guy asked for our name we told him, he "didn't hear" so instead is asking again or asking how to pronounce which we get often so no biggy he wrote "Jose" so because my husband is Hispanic the worker didn't care and just wrote Jose. Well when it was time to deliver the food he is calling Jose and we obviously didn't grab it because that's not our name he brought it over to us. My husband goes oh that's not ours, the server then goes yeah it is I just didn't hear your name so I wrote Jose..... ummm no that's not how this works, that's just rude and shame on him. He also didn't care when we corrected him. So because of that this is a 1 star for me read more

Unusual place near Ft Monroe in an old firehouse. Seems to be a hang out for people with babies and small children. We left earlier than we planned because of the crying baby and kids. read more

This is such a cute spot! The bf and I were on our way to Fort Monroe and I convinced him to stop for coffee, and I'm so glad we did. It's literally inside of an old firehouse, and they have a ton of memorabilia up on the walls. It's also extremely close to the fort entrance, so it's easy to pick up a cup before you head in. Although it wasn't busy, there was plenty of parking. They have coffee, food, ice cream, and even dog treats if you brought your furry friend to the fort. The staff were nice and appropriately masked, and the tables were spaced out (though we got our coffee to go). The coffee tasted great, and I'd be happy to come back some time. read more

The coffee is delicious and their breakfast sandwiches are amazing. It's a great atmosphere and child friendly

We stopped for ice cream and coffee drinks after a fun scavenger hunt at Fort Monroe. Staff was friendly and quick. We had a large group and they made us feel welcome. I loved the iced chai coffee. read more

Local spot for breakfast with my boo! I need to give props to the girl who helped us. A bus arrived before us and she worked promptly, politely, and without complaint. She was sweet and got the job done. I've only been once before, but plan to make this a frequent spot for my boos and I. read more

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