The Grey Matter (iced) is delightful. What an experience. I was drawn to it as soon as I walked in…read more I've never had black sesame syrup before. This place is worth checking out. As a Chesapeake native and long time Norfolk lover I'm not sure how I've never been here. Looking forward to this place being a short walk away this summer. It's super chill. The coffee wizard (who is possibly also the owner?) is dope. Check this spot out. It's about to be my go to.

We ran in here 15 mins before closing and we're still greeted with a smile and great service. One…read moreof the best local matchas I've had! Great simple, yet trendy decor. Go hit it up!

I love when a new coffee shop blows me away! Really enjoyed our visit to Fr8 House. First off, what…read morea cute area and cute building! Truly very comfortable and a great space. We got there early and enjoyed their sandwiches for breakfast. I wish they just had a description of the sandwich rather than having to ask the cashier, but she was very helpful and thorough. Our sandwiches were really good and the aioli they came with was AMAZING! As a self proclaimed coffee snob, the coffee was really good too. My husband enjoyed his (very hot) coffee and I enjoyed my coconut mocha. Overall great experience and we can't wait to go back!

Fr8 House is such a fun little gem here in downtown Norfolk! The cafe is very bright & welcoming,…read moreand with a bonus of the trains passing by if thats your things. It's the kind of spot that just makes you happy to walk in & stay a while. There is a good amount of seating which happens to be very spacious so you're not sitting right next to someone. There's seating inside and then a few tables outside. Check out the swings! The coffee is great with a nice selection of pastries and snacks on display. From drinks & pastries everything was really fresh and tasty. The staff are super helpful, kind & friendly. They have free WiFi & I saw lots of people working & studying from laptops. Their Parking was not an issue because they have plenty. If you haven't checked out FR8 House yet, you're missing out. Whether you're a local or just visiting, definitely check it out -- it's quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots downtown! #foodie #food #coffeeshop #coffeelover #norfolk

I'll be honest, at first, I didnt think that just because this place looked a little too pretty,…read morethey wouldnt produce really good coffee but I was wrong. The coffee was really good --it was fresh, smooth, and not bitter at all. I loved the aroma of their coffee. The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. The interior also has some really nice artistic elements that add to the overall vibe. Its a really relaxed hangout spot for anyone. I love the windows and how the sun shined through. And of yeah, the orange couch. This is Definitely a spot I'd recommend What I Got: Almond Croissant: 4/5 Pistachio Croissant 5/5 Apple Turn Over 4/5 White Macadamia Nut Latte 5/5 Golden Hour Latte 4/5

I've been meaning to try this place. I noticed it was right across from Wick and Sip where May's…read moreParlor used to be so I went after my Sunday outing. The girl who took my order was nice and patient. I ordered the fall menu matcha which had persimmon and spices and a bacon egg and cheese empanada. The space is beautiful and is the perfect environment for some peace and quiet or a nice convo if you sit outside. I was not a fan of the bacon, egg and cheese empanada as the contents tasted super processed exactly like a hot pocket. However, the matcha was incredible, great quality and I loved the flavor. I can't wait to return and try other items on the menu including some coffee!

Location is under renovation so it is located inside the Elevation Brewery next door. Some better…read moreonline presence/information about that renovations would have been appreciated. So i cannot comment on the normal ambiance. Coffee is subpar, the honey cinnamon latte only is served with a single shot of espresso (12 oz) and I feel 2 is typical for most other coffee shops. Cookie butter iced latte is fine, but nothing special to write to others about. Limited pastry/baked good selection so I didn't try any of them.

Stopped in with my sisters. Had the Kona Nitro Brew with Pistachio. My sister's had the Koko Head,…read moreEspresso and a Brewed Coffee. Very relaxed and quiet om a Sunday morning. Small parking lot.

Have been meaning to visit this place while out in Norfolk and finally made my way! The area was…read moresuper intimate and cozy for a nice chill vibe, accompanied with some outdoor seating. This location has a smaller menu, but an experienced staff to recommend a good array of flavors within their drink choices. My significant other and I ordered: The Peaches seasonal latte: The freshness of the fruit shines through without overpowering the coffee. Brown Sugar Cinnamon latte: Every note balances each other out with minimal sweetness and an exaggerated flavor. I can confidently say this is one of the FEW places i've ever gotten coffee. Not the over sugared milky drink with drops of coffee flavor, but COFFEE!

As a coffee snob, I had to visit a couple coffee roasters when visiting family in Norfolk. Kobros…read moreCoffee shop had a cool interior, nice baristas, and the whole vibe was a comfy and chill cafe. Another customer in line even asked us if we've been before and told us about the fun latte flavors. My mom and I ordered a cold brew each, and it was my mom's favorite cold brew she's ever had! It was good, but it was interesting because near the end of our cups, we tried each others' drinks just for the sake of things, and they tasted different - mine tasted less coffee, whereas my mom's drink had a was stronger coffee flavor. Maybe they were from different batches? Nevertheless, cold brews were great and I would order again. Like other coffee roasters in the area, if you buy a bag of beans, you get a complimentary cold brew, coffee, latte (?)! I was tempted to purchase a bag but they are so popular and only had 1 type of bean left that I don't prefer - heh, I warned that I'm a coffee snob. Would definitely go again/ask family to purchase beans for us out of towners.

I got a small iced butter crunch latte ($6) and it was made in 3 minutes. It was a good blend of…read morecoffee to sweetness and I liked that it had two shot of expresso in it. The coffee area is quite small itself but they have several tables and chair spread out to hang out and do work or play games. The barista was extremely friendly and gave her recommendations and chit chatted with me. They have a bunch of fun drinks which was super exciting as I wanted to try them all. Overall I would come back to this place because of the variety of drinks they have to offer! Drink(50%): 7.8 Staff/service(25%): 9.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.3/10

Super cute cafe that's been open for quite a while. It's such an iconic place in Ghent. The lattes…read moreare wonderful, service is usually pretty good. This place has the quirky coffee house vibes.

I got an iced crème brûlée latte large ($7.5) with almond milk (+$1) and it was made in about 10…read moreminutes. Coffee was quite good! Great balance of sweetness and coffee. Staff were very friendly and the interior was clean. A good spot to sit down and relax or work. I would come back again! Drink(50%): 8.0 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.6/10

Great food and drinks! The café has a very nice atmosphere--perfect for sitting, relaxing, and…read morechilling for a while. Parking was also easy to find, which made the visit even better. Definitely a nice spot to enjoy coffee and spend some time.

I made the arguably unwise decision to stop here late in the day on an Easter holiday when pastries…read morewere clearly on people's minds and the theme was chocolate eggs. It was a long wait in line. Towards the end of their limited hours, I was pleased that they still had a pretty good selection. They sold out of some things, but I found a robust selection of pastries and a loaf of bread as well, albeit one too big for their slices. With macarons and chocolate on sale as well, they had a lot worth coming for. The cake slices were as rich and smooth as one hopes for a French bakery, but several other pastries met with aplomb as well. I struggled to locate a high-end bakery in this geographic area, but did not regret having come to this one at all.

Unbelievable we have such an authentic French pastry shop here in Ghent…read more The service was so quick and the people were so kind, upon meeting eyes with a man baking in the back, he gave me a smile and a wave. The vibe was incredible too. Felt like you were in a French pastry shop. Outstanding place. We got a chocolatine, almond croissant, and apple turnover. All three were amazing, but the almond croissant was perfect.

I've walked through this spot before and thought it was charming. It's near to tons of walking and…read moreshopping on nearby Colley ave. Street parking directly out front on either side of the street. Inside is very charming in an older home with a beautiful patio outside to sit with vines growing around, charm and tons of seats inside both tables and bar. It is simplistic in decor but clean and modern. They have upped the menu and have much more food than my last visit. My friend ordered the salad and it was amazing! I was jealous! Tons of savory goodies inside like sweet potatoes and greens. I went with the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich and it's like a foot long. Absolutely huge. I couldn't eat it all and ended up taking half home, delicious and wonderful portion. Absolutely big enough to share. Staff super friendly and my oat milk latte was delicious. Def. going to come back again after my last experience!

The ambiance of this place is super cute and cozy! We opted to swing by for breakfast and upon…read morearrival noticed there wasn't much space to eat our food in the establishment (which wasn't an issue, we were just hoping to because of how cute pictures were of the inside!) My boyfriend and I ordered: Hazelnut latte - Excellent flavor and notes throughout the entire beverage. He chugged this drink and he RARELY does that. Coconut latte - I really appreciated how this had true authentic flavors of coconut without the sugary additives that other shops use. This was a delicious drink! Goat Cheese Waffle - The sugar crusted waffle mixed with a runny egg and goat cheese in the middle was the best way to start my morning! I highly recommend this! Banh Mi - They were surely not shy with the protein in this sandwich and it was dripping in the delicious concoction of sauces from the chicken as well as the vegetable slaw that was added! Only downside was that the wait was over 40 minutes for both the food and lattes, in all else I may opt to come back another day it wasn't as busy.

This has been on the bucket list for a while and with today's perfect brisk weather, it made the…read moreperfect choice. We ordered: Rose Latte w/ Oatmilk - Delectably fragrant and sweetness the flavor choice added. Pumpkin Spice Latte w/ Oatmilk - Wasn't overpowering in the slightest which can be a hit or miss, but this item did not disappoint. Henry Anthony - Refreshing and filling choice to have this morning. Starving Artist Burrito w/ Sausage Gravy - The gravy makes an immaculate combination. The eggs were cooked to absolute perfection!

Great spot. Super cute. Loved the vibe. Chai Latte was delish. I had the breakfast burrito and it…read morewas really tasty. My boyfriend had eggs Benedict and enjoyed his food and said the eggs were really well prepared. We also shared the croissant French toast which was really good Service however was a little slow. We had emoty waters, coffees and sat for quite a while waiting for boxes/the check. All in all a great brunch.