I was lucky enough to get a reservation to celebrate the Gute Leute one year anniversary Coffee Omakase experience. And this was truly an exceptional experience which I have never had before, and I cannot wait to experience again. Each and every course with the Coffee Omakase has been carefully and skilfully curated to present coffee or espresso in the most unique of ways; not just with its presentation but also with the flavour profiles. There were five courses offered during this experience, and Sarah (the Barista that led the omakase experience) did an exceptional job at not only preparing each coffee course - but also talking us through the thought process behind the concept behind each unique drink. It's extremely difficult for me to decide on which of the five courses was my favourite, because they were literally ALL amazing. But the ones that stood out the most to me were the Nieve (inspired by the calm and beauty of a snowy morning) & the Arctic Noir (which have amazing vanilla ice cream with coffee caviar and cinnamon scented clouds ). read more

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My friend and I did the coffee omakase and the experience was insane! It was nothing like what I expected. I genuinely loved every drink they made for us. All the flavor components were so unique and surprisingly worked well with the coffee. The omakase was a great experience, and if you're a coffee lover, it's definitely worth the try. Overall you end up drinking 6 or 7 cups of coffee, so be prepared for a caffeine overload! read more

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Tried their affogato and it was more ice cream than I expected but soo good! It was a great afternoon treat. The space is nice and plenty of chairs to sit (I sat at the bar). Service was friendly and super quick. Definitely worth trying! read more

Gute Leute - Affogato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Cute spot in Ballston for coffee. There aren't a ton of good coffee shops in the area so this was a great find. I had an iced latte with oat milk and it was very good. I enjoyed the tiny ice cubes they use. Decor was super cute and aesthetically pleasing. Service was prompt and friendly. I did not dine in, but I saw they had some tasty looking pastries and Korean treats. Parking is terrible in the area, I suggest walking if nearby. read more

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Enjoy coming here, friendly staff and fun drinks! I have a gluten allergy and would be careful with their toppings, seems that they use cookies to top drinks with. They have the option to order at the counter or a kiosk, I use the counter to ask questions and ensure there aren't any surprises. read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

DRINKS We had their chai and pink salted caramel lattes. Both were light yet creamy and not too sweet-- absolutely delicious! I'm excited to check out their other drink options on our next visit. SERVICE We ordered by kiosk but guests can also order at the front. AMBIANCE 10-15 tables are available in the store but fill up very quickly. The Wi-fi password is available at the front. BATHROOMS Two single bathrooms are available. Both are clean and tidy. PARKING Limited street parking is available, but we visited by metro. read more

Gute Leute - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea, known for its own unique signature creations. I enjoyed the black sugar latte, bold flavor and sweet. I also ordered the Oh-A which is dine-in only, made with sorbet and espresso. Both were delicious, I can't wait to try the mango matcha latte next. The presentation of the drinks are amazing and the desserts look delicious. Can't wait to come back. Prices are decent. There is a garage parking available. And the staff are really nice and helpful. They have plenty of seating available if you want to get some work done. read more

Gute Leute - Black sugar latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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A really unique coffee experience! Although it's a bit expensive I think it's well worth the unique coffee. There is Wi-Fi and you could do work here but it gets pretty noise so I would use this place as a social or date place read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

What a fun experience! Get reservations if you can. There's only 8 seats at the bar where you can order the special and/or signature course. Service and ambiance were great! I hated the stools at the bar, very wobbly and I felt smooshed next to other customers. Every coffee drink was a work of art & science. Our server walked us through each drink and it was so fun to try everything. I recommend get both menus between two people and share if that's comfortable for you. read more

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Cute spot in Arlington with tons of carefully curated options for coffee If you like espresso or even coffee in general, highly recommend trying the "omakase"! Each drink was fully explained, and the service was great. read more

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I walked into this inconspicuous coffee shop after booking an omakase reservation on OpenTable. I was surprised to find it packed with people on a Saturday early afternoon. It's a good place to come with friends or to study, as I saw people do both. We got the Signature Omakase experience, and they started it off with a complimentary espresso shot to taste the coffee beans. I enjoyed the Pine Cone, but the name is deceiving. I couldn't taste the Pine Cone much, but loved the cream and cacao around the rim of the coffee. OH-A feels like a refreshing summer drink. It's an icy sorbet where they pour espresso onto it. Once the peach is mixed it, it really complements the espresso well. The Gute Leute signature drink was only really good for the whipped cream and cookie crumble on top. In my opinion, it wasn't as special as the other two. I was happy to end off the experience with the fruity Chamomile drink. It was a nice cleanser from the caffeine overload. I enjoyed the OH-A or the Pine Cone the most. Unfortunately, because they only have a few tables for reservations, it felt like they were trying to rush us out. We stayed for 2 hours. read more

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I love their hot flavored teas, the ambiance is nice here usually pretty calm and quiet space. The service is quick and polite, there is ample seating for people coming alone or with a friend. My younger brother has tried some of their pastries they offer, he enjoyed it quite a lot. read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I have visited this cafe twice. I have been pleased with my beverages both times. The first visit, I ordered a butterscotch latte. It is only served cold. I love that the ice is very small, the latte was delicious, it was very smooth, I wouldn't say that it tasted like butterscotch, but it was good and not overly sweet like some latte's can be. On my second visit, I ordered a sweet cinnamon latte. It was really delicious. This latte was more on the sweet side, it did have a strong cinnamon flavor, very warming. I would order that again. As far as service goes, staff is nice, you can order via kiosk if you so choose. It is a spacious shop, it can be crowded at times. read more

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I love this cafe! It was packed when we came in on a Sunday though. They can get quite busy, but the service is always really good. The staff are patient and polite. They get your order out as soon as possible, but the food and the drinks are still tasty. It was clean even when there's a packed house and patrons coming in and out. I took the last chocolate croissant and the Peachiscus drink. I loved both. The chocolate croissant was especially delicious when it was warmed up. I got the Peachiscus drink as an iced drink; it would've tasted great even if it was a hot drink. I just prefer iced drinks in general. My friend had the mango matcha latte, but I forgot what pastry she got. She really enjoyed her matcha latte, though. We ended up staying in the cafe and eating our pastries and enjoying our drinks on a bench because all the tables were taken. It was still fairly comfortable. They have several tables and chairs outside where you can choose to sit when the weather is much, much warmer! I would definitely come back to enjoy their menu and maybe do some work if they had any available tables! read more

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We wanted to try something new and I suggested Gute Leute that has been on my must-try list for a while. - Green Tea Latte - Rooibos Mango Punch - Cake Roll Both of the drinks were refreshing and had a perfect consistency. It also paired well with the cake roll that was light and soft! The interior looks modern and cozy, but fills up very quick on the weekends. The service was great and the staff were friendly offering recommendations. read more

Gute Leute - Green Tea Latte + Rooibos Mango Punch + Cake Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Since I can't have much caffeine, my go-to is usually a decaf chai. However, I noticed they had more options without caffeine, so I decided to try the strawberry latte. I'm happy to inform that it's now my favorite drink! I asked for it less sweet, and it turned out so refreshing. I've already gone back twice. Definitely worth trying! read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This (pronounced guteh-loit-teh) has been a must-try on my list. I'm glad I finally found the time as the experience did not disappoint even though I read and heard mixed reviews from my friends. My husband and I chose the signature course, and it was probably the equivalent of four shots or two lattes in total. One thing that was surprised me was that most of the drinks were intentionally served at room temperature. Some of them were definitely a good surprise of new tastes and delectable cookie crumbles. Not my everyday drink but so much fun to try. My favorite was the Oh-A. The course ends with a dessert of your choice; churro was okay, but the yogurt based ice cream was delicious. Service and ambiance were terrific. The only suggestion I have is that the barista ask whether we would have liked a decaf or caffeinated drink before making. Also I asked where the beans were from but she wasn't able to answer confidently. Still, I'd like to come back with my girlfriends to try the seasonal menu. read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Coffee is great. I also enjoyed the ambiance and music, great for a chill afternoon break. Would definitely be back

My favorite coffee in Arlington is the pink salted caramel ice latte. Literally always thinking about it. The service is kind, quick, and there's plenty of space to sit and enjoy yourself. This place is so underrated and deserves more business! read more

Gute Leute - Pink salted Caramel Latte & banana latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We did the coffee omakase at Gute Leute and loved it. It was such a fun experience. Reservations are required. We went in the fall, so had fall/winter flavors, like pinecone and roasted nuts. The presentation was beautiful and our barista was friendly and explanatory. We both really enjoyed all of our drinks, with the Ember Pine and Blonde Claire being favorites. It is a lot of coffee at once, so I sipped slowly and stayed hydrated. The only miss was the churro at the end, which was cold and flavorless. Still, I'd really love to return and either try options from their regular menu or participated in the omakase again. read more

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Amazing, spacious cafe around Ballston. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They had a variety of lattes, pastries, and cheesecakes. Would highly recommend! read more

Gute Leute - Hazelnut croissant, latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Finally got to try this place. There is space inside to sit down, but I decided to order a coffee to go. I decided to go with their popular butterscotch cream latte. It looked and tasted great, loved the coffee!. A cool place and I would go back. read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Didn't get to try everything but went with the barista's suggestion. It was a nice treat and experience but not sure if I would go back again. Parking available on the street and nearby garages. They do not validate any parking. There's plenty of seating inside, perfect for all groups. Definitely try but not my cup of tea read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've been here a couple of times and absolutely loved it each time. Last time, I ordered the manga matcha drink which was delicious. The interior of the cafe is adorable with plenty of seating. The first time I came, I did the coffee omakase which was great. I personally am not a strong coffee drinker (I prefer lighter, sweeter coffee), but everything was still delicious and the affogato at the end was the cherry on top. The baristas are very helpful and recommend great drinks! read more

Gute Leute - Mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and this place was packed--luckily we walked in right before the crowd came and was able to order our drinks pretty quickly. The staff member was so friendly and patience with us as we asked her for recommendations (it being our first time there) and questions regarding the bakery goods. She recommended the Black Sugar Latte and Maple Oat Latte. My boyfriend and I both of course went with her favorite which was the Black Sugar Latte. I got mine cold and my boyfriend ordered hot. I also ordered a green tea roll cake which is absolutely amazing, so soft and light. The Black Sugar Iced Latte was amazing--I loved the sweet foam on top and the coffee was so smooth. They had coffee tasting here also, which I believe was $28 and $38 for the speciality coffee. Would love to come back for that. read more

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First U.S. location for this Korea-based coffee chain and it did not disappoint at all! It is spacious with lots of seatings and also a bar area for omakase experience that you have to make reservation ahead. I tried two of their Signature menu - Gute Leute and OH-A. Their espresso is strong and so smooth - it hits all the notes. Gute Leute is more on the sweeter and creamier side while Oh-A has fruity and fresh notes. Their chamomile lychee punch was very fragrant and tasted amazing. A really cute and cozy cafe with interesting and GOOD coffee. This is gonna be my first stop next time I'm in the city. -8.5/10 read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

love gute leute as a regular coffee shop but this review is about the first year anniversary omakase! everything was fantastic, it is a bit much $$ to spend on drinks but we had so much fun. i dont really drink coffees & my boyfriend has an americano every day but we both loved it, especially since you can customize how much/strong the espresso is in each drink. read more

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I was very close to giving this place a 5 stars, however, I am very off put by how expensive it is! I think you are paying for the experience, uniqueness, and the ambiance - but if you're just looking for a regular old cup of coffee, this place is definitely overpriced. With that being said, the drinks my husband and I got were delicious and beautiful! The ambiance is stellar. We did not try any of the food but it visually looked scrumptious. Service was good - our order was correct and we got our drinks in a reasonable time! The people were friendly. Not too much to say here - just what you'd expect and want! I'm not exactly sure if I'll return too frequently, but if/when I want a specialty drink or want to have the "experience" of this place - that's when I'll be back! And if money is 0 issue for you, come here as often as you want, lol! read more

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This place gets quite busy. Cost is a little expensive, but overall coffee taste great. You can order at the front or from their kiosk. It does get a bit loud if you plan to study here. read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We did the coffee omakase experience: doing both the signature and special course. We were unimpressed. It's the same espresso for all the drinks. You start with an espresso shot, but it was cold when we got it. We preferred the signature course over the special course. The special course has more unique flavors and has better presentation, but some of the flavors did not work. The chamomile lychee peach wasn't available so we got the peachiscus and pineapple delight. The tea was light and refreshing. Overall, I wouldn't do the omakase experience again. I would be open to trying their regular cafe offerings: they sell coffees, baked goods, cakes and bingsu. It was the weekend so it was quite busy even in the afternoon. We stood by the bar where the omakase is done, and couldn't get anyone's attention so we went to the cashier to check in. There's one reserved plate for the 8 bar seats, so regular patrons weren't aware and were sitting there. The male barista who served us was busy, so the experience wasn't great as he didn't explain any of the drinks. The female baritsa for the group beside us took the time to explain their drinks and gave instructions on how to drink it. The next group came but our omakase had 2 courses left so they had to sit at regular tables. read more

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Gute Leute is a really cute little spot in Ballston near Glebe Road. I'm a big fan of their iced teas and drinks, which are super refreshing and have just the perfect amount of sweetness. Their baked goods are also delicious--I especially enjoy the red bean bun. I regret that I'm usually only getting drinks to go, because the interior is very cozy and chill. The service has always been friendly. Definitely stop by if you're looking for a unique coffeehouse drink in the area! read more

Gute Leute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great coffee omakase experience. If you have not done a cofffee omakase before or are interested in experiencing Korean-style coffee culture/vibes, this is a place to go. Our barista was super friendly and patient in explaining the drinks to us and even kept our little toddler engaged. The drinks themselves might not serve different taste preferences of the group, but still an interesting and inexpensive experience. We recommend it! read more

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Nice spacious coffee shop with an omakase experience! I didn't do the omakase but got the butterscotch cream latte to drink while I did some homework. Service was great and the flavor of the latte was a 4/5 for me ! Would definitely want to come back to try the omakase experience read more

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The corn latte was very good, I liked the cold foam but I wasn't expecting the corn to be savory crunchy corn on top. The matcha here is not great, it doesn't mix well and is overpowered by an artificial mango syrup. The other lattes I tried here were just okay read more

The ambiance at this place is pretty nice! It has a cool toned interior, and the music isn't too loud. But the middle of the seating area is completely taken up by decorations, and given that so many people couldn't find a seat, and the speed of the drinks, I think they could make more use of the space by getting rid of that middle portion or at least shrinking it. The service was a bit slow- it took us about 10-15 min to get our drinks, but they were pretty crowded inside. As far as the drinks themselves, I got the crunchy corn latte and my friend got the chestnut latte. Both were really good and very original. I would def get the chestnut again in the future. For the crunchy corn latte, it was good but the corn was too big in my opinion. It kept getting in the way of me drinking my drink and they didn't give a spoon or anything to otherwise scoop it up. I think it would be better to chop up the corn so it's more a crunchy dust on top rather than full on kernels of corn. read more

I don't often make my way over to Gute Leute but it's a cute cafe. The atmosphere and decor reminds me of the cafes I'd go to in Korea and Japan, and the vibe (music, baristas, other folks chatting) matches as well. The baristas / hostesses were welcoming and gave recommendations on the menu, and I remember I enjoyed my seasonal muscat grape lemonade soda. The menu reflects the Korean cafe scene that I miss, and so I'd invite anyone to check out the place. I haven't tried their coffee omakase, but that's a unique experience I heard they offer as well. read more

my experience was not good. I ordered a Matcha latte and got a regular coffee latte. I asked for it to change and cash register. Woman gave me a nasty attitude and look and whispered under her breath. I felt very uncomfortable and then was asked to move out of my spot. my drink was also not good. read more

Great variation and quality in the espresso omakase, deep and rich in flavors. The espresso had me buzzing at the end!

Had a great cinnamon latte from this place on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were somewhat nice but I think the busy crowd kept them from being able to communicate better. It's a large spot but so many people are there that it easily gets noisy and crowded. I'd love to know how it is during the weekday or even morning so I'll be sure to come back. read more

Gute Leute is hands down the best coffee shop I've ever visited. The location is bustling with both car and foot traffic, adding to the vibrant, energetic atmosphere. This was my second time here, and I was finally able to sit down and truly enjoy my drink while exploring some of their unique in-store-only options. While their creativity shines through in the drink menu, I have to admit that some of the combinations just didn't work for me. The Gute Leute (their take on an espresso with biscotti) was odd and a bit off-putting--kind of a strange mix that didn't sit well with my palate. Similarly, the Oh-A--which is supposed to make you say "ohhhh" on the first sip and "ahhhh" on the last--fell flat for me, especially with the addition of peach syrup, which I felt didn't belong. That said, I did enjoy the oat milk sorbet in the Oh-A and the chamomile lychee punch and chestnut latte I got to go. These were definitely my favorites and showcased their ability to balance flavors beautifully. On my first visit, the heavy lavender latte was the standout drink for me, and it remains the star of the show. Gute Leute offers a truly unique coffee shop experience, and I'll definitely be back--just sticking to the drinks I know and love next time! read more

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