I love this cafe! It has been consistently good and one of the best places to be productive. They have plenty of seating and outlets although it can get pretty busy mid day with people working and students studying. The service is always amazing! They serve great lattes with beautiful latte art. I genuinely think they have one of the best croissants in the northern Va area. They also have great cheese danishes and almond croissants. I would highly recommend! read more

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Located behind the Fair City shopping center is a lovely, quaint coffeeshop known as Foundation Coffee Roasters. With plenty of open and spacious seating, its a great place to sit back, enough some coffee and food, and just work, read a book, or even relax. Food wise, the pastries are delicious. Not overly sweet as they may appear, but can absolutely fill a sweet craving. The coffee was quite tasty and delightful. The staff is friendly and attentive to each patron. The prices may seem higher than other coffeeshops, but that's can be expected in the heart of Fairfax. Overall, a great coffeeshop that I love to frequent when I'm in the area. read more

First, you'll have to find it! Foundation Coffee is located behind Home Goods and DFW in the loading docks zone of the plaza. This is the only entrance. After being led astray by other navigation apps we finally found it thanks to Google Maps. The cafe is spacious with high ceilings, lots of tables and counter space for dining in (even a small private dining area for lunch meetings) and a modern industrial vibe with wood and metal fittings. The food and coffee are incredible and will keep me coming back for sure. I tried the seasonal maple cinnamon latte and have to say it is probably the best maple latte I've ever had. Rich, redolent of maple syrup, yet not overly sweet, with just a touch of cinnamon on the finish. So good! Since it was lunch time, I also had their signature BLT, which features delicious thick cut bacon and is served on a soft warm bread roll. Easily topping most of the BLT offerings locally imo. As if that's not enough, there are a wide array of pastries to choose from if you're looking for something sweet and snackish. I had the strawberry scone and, while I'm not sure I'd call it a scone, it is definitely delicious! Think extra buttery biscuit with a strawberry pie center filling - fabulous! Service is friendly and efficient. When you order you're given a buzzer which will go off when your order is ready so you don't have to do that awkward standing around waiting thing. Do ask about seasonal specialties, I would've have had the maple latte if I hadn't asked and it was so worth it! If you're in the area and looking for a quick bite, it's well worth the effort of locating this coffee shop! Highly recommend! read more

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Great lattes and so many pastries to choose from! Plenty of seating options inside and lots of parking outside. Staff were friendly. You get a buzzer to notify you when your order is ready. Great space to enjoy coffee read more

NO WIFI. went 4 months ago. same thing. NO WIFI. coffe is mid. "systems down" lol. they still have a wifi password label up - at least take it down if there's no wifi. thsi basically tells me they're scammers. or if you like putting boards up, put one that says "no wifi - we have never had wifi and our systems have been down for the past 2 years." NEVER GOING BACK. read more

I was in the area for work and decided to try Foundation Coffee. It's very oddly located - on the back of the Fair Oaks Mall, so you just have to keep rounding corners where the loading dock is... truly hidden! It has a great ambience though. There were a lot of people quietly working there with their laptops, so it's clearly a great place to setup for your workday. Very clean and calm, easy to order. Not a huge selection of pastries. I ordered the sausage egg and cheese bagel with no meat and the banana latte. It came out to $15... a bit pricey. The banana latte was way too sweet for me unfortunately and I couldn't finish the drink. The egg and cheese bagel was good - specifically, the mayo they add brings some good flavor and the bagel was perfectly toasted. I would love to come back and try to order another coffee drink to try that hopefully won't be as sweet. Will update my review then! read more

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This place is a hidden gem in Fairfax. Perfect place to hang out with friends or to study/work. Warm, clean, and modern atmosphere. An excellent yet simple menu of coffee with a selection of pastries. The owners of the shop are personable, welcoming, and kind. read more

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A quiet cafe with great coffee and friendly staff. I first went to the main parking lot of the mall following my phone navigation, but this spot is actually only accessible from the back, making it a true hidden gem. They offer unique scones along with a nice variety of coffee drinks. I had a cappuccino that was delicate, creamy, and fragrant. Many people were working on laptops rather than chatting, so it felt like an ideal place to focus and get things done. The space is also pretty roomy, which adds to the comfortable atmosphere. read more

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The location is in the back of the Fairfax city mall center! Like the loading dock area. It's quiet in here! Haha. There were lots of people studying and working and I think they even have a separate conference type room. But lots of group tables and the coffee area is in the center. Staff were very friendly although I had trouble finding it and no one answered the phone when I called but it's fine. I had the cranberry scone which was good and also a chai latte which was delicious. Not a whole host of treats to choose from but if you're coming for tea or coffee then sure. They have drip coffee I believe and they do have a small fridge with orange juice and Coca Cola. read more

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Foundation Coffee Roasters is a gem! The spacious layout gives you plenty of room to relax, work, or catch up with friends without feeling cramped. The cafe is not overly loud so this would be a great place to catch up with friends or take meetings! The vibe is casual yet refined, perfect for anyone who loves a laid-back cafe environment with just the right balance of cozy and modern. I am always on the hunt for cafes that expand outside of just coffee, but numerous friends have said the coffee is worth trying! The service is quick and the folks there are willing to answer questions about their menu! read more

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The espresso was so well balanced-it didn't need anything added to it. Scones and cookies were delicious.

This place is normally kind of busy, but there's a good amount of seating inside. I got the peppermint mocha specialty latte and it was a bit too sweet. I also got a matcha cookie which was delicious! It wasn't too sweet and the texture was perfectly chewy. I did wish it was a touch more matcha-y. I would 100% come back here to try their other desserts and drinks! read more

I am a little frustrated. I have been to this shopping plaza countless times.... Never knew there was a coffee spot. It is literally hiding behind all the stores! There are no signs anywhere to let you know a hidden gem is back there!!! I just happened to be in the area and looked up coffee.... The amount of random ppl creepily walking around empty back lot of stores!!! And the parking lot was filled! Every seat was taken... how the heck do ppl know about this place!!! I do wish there was signs, we would have come sooner.... But I guess you feel like you're part of a secret knowing it's there! Stocked with pastries, cakes and cheesecake... order the Oreo scone, it's life changing. Small coffee menu but all the basics are there, with a little bit of Asian flair. Staff is full of smiles, even while running around busy. Great spot, highly recommend checking it out!!! Tell your friends. read more

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They didn't have the typical options you would have at the more commercialized places but I can see why, their COFFEE IS REALLY GOOD. I ordered a latte with oatmilk only, and I was quite surprised. If you're a coffee snob - try this place. Definitely visiting next time I'm in VA/DC area. Enjoy! read more

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Foundation Coffee Roaster is such a hidden gem! Tucked away but absolutely worth finding. It's located in the back of the main buildings. The space is perfect for coworking -- lots of natural light, comfortable seating, and a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to focus. Coffee-wise, their beans lean on the lighter side with a noticeable acidity. If you enjoy brighter flavor profiles, you'll love it. read more

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I love Foundation! I felt the vanilla latte was the perfect amount of sweetness. My friend enjoyed his iced chai very much. I got a bagel confit (I think I may have the name a bit wrong) which was yummy. It's a bagel with cream cheese plus a tomato and garlic spread. Then, it seems the bagel is pressed in a panini-type way. The cafe is always neat and clean. The service is great and they give you pagers, so you know when your food is ready. read more

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I really enjoyed the iced vanilla latte and the chocolate croissant here. The had a number of really nice looking pasties to choose from, the quality of the espresso was great, and the latte was not overly sweet. I give the sandwich 3.5/5. I heated it up in my air fryer to get it crispy and that made it much better. I would definitely go back for the coffee and pasties and maybe some other food item. The inside of the cafe is very minimal and quiet. There is space of eat, chill, or work. read more

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Got the banana bread and 2 coffees. Overall the coffee was amazing! and banana bread was decent.. Service was quick but it wasn't busy either but location could be better. read more

I was looking for a coffee shop to meet up with a friend, and I hadn't been here before! It has an interesting location, so make sure to check the maps before heading here. The space is large, and the area by the windows lets in a lot of light; there is a lot of different seating surrounding the coffee bar in the middle of the space. The free wifi makes it a great work cafe! There are a couple of pastries offered here as well (mostly cakes when I visited). I'd be interested to know where the pastries came from, because I don't believe they are made in house. Reasonable prices here. read more

Banana latte was delicious! Not too sweet which was nice. I wish I could've had it hot but they only make an iced version. Inside is very spacious with plenty of seating. read more

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Great coffee, cute and aesthetically pleasing shop! Barista was kinda quiet but service otherwise good and quick. Would come back! read more

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This is one of my favorite cafes in Fairfax. I brought several of my friends and they all loved it! My recommendations are their scones and basque cheese cakes...! Service is nice and quick. Depending on the day and time you visit, it can get pretty crowded but I like sitting on the bench which I think it makes this cafe very unique! I love the stylish look from both inside and outside. Parking can be difficult especially on weekends but it's worth visiting. read more

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I have been to Foundation Coffee Roasters a few times over several years and while it's not a bad coffee shop, it doesn't really stand out either. Located on the back of Fair City Mall, they have fairly good parking and offer quite a spacious interior. Most of the times I've visited, seating is occupied by people on their laptops. I usually get a latte and some pastry. Their lattes have been hit or miss, and do leave a slight bitter aftertaste. The pastries are alright, but not a must. Last time I went there, they were giving pagers to customers but then when the order was ready, they were just yelling the drink name so I saw a lot of people being confused. Overall, not a bad spot and I wouldn't mind going back, I just wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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Foundation Coffee Roasters is slightly hidden, being on the backside of a shopping complex, but worth the trip. I ordered a mocha and it was a delicious work of art. My husband enjoyed his hot chocolate as well. We also got the crumb cake, which was a perfect accompaniment to our drinks. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and the location was busy, but we were able to find seats at a communal table. I'd definitely come back. Thanks for a great experience. read more

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Cozy vibes, busy with most seating filled in cafe. I like the decor, the wood and white stone combo. I can imagine the seating being uncomfortable for working long periods of time which may be intentional haha. Eithopian Anaerobic Iced pour over was very good, as well as strawberry milk with matcha (not on menu but I asked for it). The strawberry matcha is good but a bit sweet -- and I think the matcha could be punchier/stronger or just a larger amount of it. You don't get a ton of matcha flavor, more like vanilla milk with strawberry+ green tea. It's still good though There hours here are great, closed on Sundays but being open til 9 is hard to find read more

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Great coffee with the atmosphere of a Post Office. The metal chairs have the same charm (and deleterious corporeal affect) as a factory-issued bicycle seat. Finally, The CAS (coffee alert system) adds to the charm--the individual beepers trigger the same amygdala response as a dump truck backing up nearby and beep so often that the cacophony is reminiscent of a 4th grade brass band performance. But the coffee is good, as are the sweet treats. read more

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The lattes are great! I love the iced vanilla & green tea ones, wish there was matcha too :) A lot of the tables don't have charging ports (unless you sit on the stadium-style seating or at the bench), but otherwise I love the ambiance and vibe. Also, the owners/workers are always so sweet & kind! I once spilled my latte & they cleaned it up and gave me another one for free. The best! read more

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Great flat whites and a beautiful interior space! They have a variety of delicious desserts to go with your coffee as well. read more

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It was a bit tricky finding this spot. It's a nice workspace, however I wish they have better seating for people who want to swing by to have coffee and dessert. I had the cappuccino and crumb cake which were both ok. read more

I got here a few min after 8:30am; parking is behind the shopping center, as this is located on the back side whether other businesses have their loading docks (not too hard to find, it was just blocked by construction vans and signs). There was only a few people in here at the time and I was promptly greeted and someone was ready and waiting for my order. Some people came in to eat, catch up with a loved one and leave with 30 min, but most people come in to get work done. By 10am the place was completely packed! It remained busy through the lunch hour as well. Upon arrival: I ordered a hot hibiscus tea and chocolate croissant. The hibiscus tea remained hot for over 45 min in the paper cup, and the chocolate croissant was nice (not super flaky, but the chocolate was luscious and silky). Lunch: I ordered a basil and cheese pastry and a iced vanilla latte. The basil pastry was alright, but the sauce tasted sweet almost? It wasn't bad, it was just a bit odd. The iced vanilla latte was nice, I didn't need to add any additional sugar. Wi-Fi here is alright, and the seats aren't the most comfortable. The tables on the bottom have chairs with back support, but near the counter the step seating and upstairs the bar seats dont have support. The music isn't super loud so it's a great place to work/read/study if you don't intend on being here longer than a couple hours. There are plenty of outlets. Overall: Nice place, I would come again! Pastries are alright and nothing special, drinks are decent and on par with other places in the area. They accept Apple Pay, offer to heat up the food, and service is quick. There are two restrooms as well. read more

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I visited Foundation Coffee Roasters earlier this week for the first time. I found the business listing on the Yelp app - but when I went to visit - I could not find the place. I stopped and reviewed the reviews - and found that other reviewers have solved the problem - Foundation Coffee Roasters entrance - IS ON THE BACK OF THE BUILDING - on the side where all of the other businesses have their loading docks/service entrances. The place is huge on the inside. Tons of seating - in a number of configurations. Reminded me of some of the cool, eclectic coffee shops I've experienced in the San Fran Bay Area. There were quite a few folks hanging out, enjoying their beverages and working. I ordered a cold brew with Half n' Half. Came up quickly. A decent cold brew - but it had a bit of an odd flavor to it. Still - the caffeine was drastically needed - and my brain cells thank you. Paid with Apple Pay. Service was good. #FoundationCoffeeRoasters read more

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It was my 2nd time visiting this cafe. I loved how it is the perfect spot for telecommuting and opens early! There were about 10 people working when I got in around 8:30 am! There's so many great seating, from tables, to high chairs to islands! I got two sausage pastries and it was so good! They also have affogatos now! (ice cream and coffee!) I will most definitely be back to get work done and try their drinks! read more

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Love this hidden gem. The coffee is some of the best I've ever had! The savory pastries are a favorite weekend or holiday breakfast treat at our house. The service is top notch! Everyone is always friendly and efficient. There are lots of tables, seats at the counter, and even some stadium bench seating. Everyone is pretty quiet and chill. read more

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Cute coffee shop with calming music and good coffee. Kind staff and yummy bakery treats! I like the atmosphere and decorations inside. It's in a hidden spot behind the shopping center so it's a little hard to find, but worth it! read more

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I love it when I'm inside a Coffee roastery ! You're getting the " Crème de la" ! The beans are getting roasted here , boom getting ground and brewed to your cup!! For me, Coffee is life, and life isn't beautiful without art! Let me translate that to coffee ;) it means Espresso is brewed perfectly fine by the rules, from good fresh beans to a perfect size cup ! Yes, the presentation really matters to me! The same thing for the other Espresso based drinks , the presentation, the milk, and foam to Espresso ratio is what makes different drinks! At Foundation, they know all of that! I love the lighting and simple ambiance at Foundation, very suitable for studying, working, and business meetings. They have different types of seatings that fit every need! A lot of sit with their laptops at the upstairs part The service is really nice, Baristas know what they are doing, very nice and kind, and they pay attention to details and any special requests . I love their Coffee beans and used to buy it all the time for myself and for my workplace . I loved the BlackBird blend. Ethiopian, Guatemala, Colombia blend , medium roast, and keynotes are brown sugar , grape, and lemon . I love it! Full body and has nice acidity, which is the only reason my teammates at work decided to use different beans, but I love it ! By the way, a lot of local coffee shops use their beans like O bread and cake in Centreville, VA ! They have baked items between Savory and Sweet that look delicious! Also, a very nice selection of desserts! Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;) read more

I love their coffee. They make the best latte in the area imo. Their pastries are also good but they need to do better job with their labeling! It is my second time getting the wrong cookie. Last time I was there they had 4 kinds of cookies on their counter - which peanut butter and cranberry/walnut labels were mixed. The employee at the register handed me cranberry/walnut cookie instead of the peanut butter one even though I had doubt because of the color difference I took it anyway taking the chance. This time they had matcha and peanut butter out. I had thought there is no way this is a wrong cookie so I purchased what they claimed peanut butter. So I took a bite in the car and I thought hm it doesn't taste like the peanut butter I tasted but ate anyway. After few more bites I knew this was again the cranberry/walnut!!! By this time I am kind of getting tired of this cookie. Please do better job with your labels. I really love the store I hope this review helps them improve with their labeling and discerning their own cookies. read more

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Had my eye on this place because it reminds me so much of the wfh cafes I love in San Diego. Overall, my review below: * Iffy wifi if there's heavy traffic & it's busy * OK pastries that are probably better when they're first made in the morning. You can ASK for it to be warmed if you come mid day but that's not always explicitly mentioned * Good coffee, location, & friendly workers (at least as much as they can be in the minimal interactions they would have with customers) * Great atmosphere for leisurely working/studying - meaning, if you need to be serious or have a meeting, it's still loud Wouldn't quite run back since I'm further out but would come again on a day or time I have absolutely no meetings. If I was closer though, I'd say to check this place out if you want a quick coffee and change of scenery. read more

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I love coffee so I'm always looking for a new shop to try. I ordered an iced caramel latte. The latte had entirely too much milk in it, I personally like espresso with my milk lol. Seriously though, it just had too much milk, I know another shot of espresso would balance it out. Service was ok, the staff members were busy, I went on a Saturday afternoon and the shop was full with people, it is very spacious but very full at the time. It's a nice coffee shop, I like the size and how they give you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready. If I'm in the area again I would try something different to see if my opinion changes. read more

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Not too sure if the lady there is the owner or manager, but as soon as I walk in she is glaring at me with no smile. I take a seat to get my things in order and send out an urgent email before going to order a coffee. I see her continuously staring at me. She comes and tells me because i haven't ordered something I cannot sit here, as a black woman of color I was disgusted when i looked around to see those of her ethnic background with no order as well, but nothing mentioned to them. Very quickly gathered my things and left. Targeted, disrespected, and discriminated against from the second I walked in. read more

Love this place. Very friendly employees and great unorthodox approach. Here you can sit with WiFi, in what could be described as a row of stairs. Absolutely cool! It's behind Fair City Mall, which is admittedly strange. Quirky and lots of nice folks. Good place for dates. Also a place to relax. They have all kinds of coffees and teas. I believe all of them are of high quality. These are better than the two giants, that claim they are the titans of coffee. By all means go in here. Prices are a little high, but we are in an era of inflation. At the very least give this a chance. read more

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