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Micah C.

WOW! From the variety of specialty drinks to their own roasted coffee, I have never had a bad drink. As a specialty coffee shop, they are easily one of the top shops in Virginia! The staff knows exactly what to suggest, and how to make it! For anyone looking to experience specialty coffee, I suggest trying a pour over (they have a variety of regions and processes to pick from) or aeropress. For anyone looking to stick to sweet and simple, their lattes are incredible! Homemade syrups, and almond milk! Ask any questions about coffee, and they have you covered! Couldn't find a better shop!

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Andrew T.

Third Wave has excellent coffee, reasonable prices, a good space for working or meeting friends, & solid internet access. The pre-made muffin/pastry options are just okay, but I visited for the coffee & productive space to sit & enjoy it - simplicity & quality wins in my book.

Oat milk mocha!
Rachel B.

Passing through on our way to Charlotte and found this gem! Oat milk mocha is on point and also bought a gluten-free blueberry muffin! So happy we found this place! Baristas are super nice too!

Cortado (small) and iced apple cold fashioned

Chill atmosphere. Good coffee and very kind workers. Not a huge space so seating may be difficult but want bad for us on a Friday afternoon.

cinnamon roll with icing

Just left Third Wave. Pros - staff are very nice. Good atmosphere. Cons - 25 minutes for one drink (which they admittedly made cold instead of hot; I took it anyways). Middle aged woman working the register (the only person working it) left the register for almost 20 minutes while the line of customers lengthened.. I left and she still hasn't returned. Cinnamon rolls are extremely dry. Do not recommend the cinnamon roll if you're expecting an actual cinnamon roll. In conclusion - this place has all the right bones to be successful, but really needs to hire more people.

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Aubrey J.

I wasn't sure about this coffee shop because their website made it seem like they only offered bagged ground coffee; however, I knew that they at least offered lattes by looking at their Yelp reviews. I stopped in not expecting too much. As I entered, I thought I must have teleported to Cambridge, Massachusetts due to the stereotypical hipster/college town café vibe. I felt too old to be in there even at the age of 24. Despite their wannabe urban minimalist/artsy decor and acoustic indie music choice, there was no denying the excellent quality of the mocha I ordered. I like to order mochas as my first drink so I can easily compare different coffee places in town, and this was by far the best mocha I've had in Lynchburg. It was sweet (but not overly sweet like when I can tell they use chocolate syrup) with rich-full bodied espresso that came together very smooth and creamy. Though I can't see myself ever sticking around to hang out in this atmosphere (they try way too hard, and it is a bit over the top), I sure will be back for some great coffee to-go!

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Durrell P.

The muse and third Wave are definitely my go to. They are just a few miles apart and I live them both equally. They have unique seasonal drinks, I think when I was there they had a butterscotch coffee and another one that was coffee and soda infused. It was amazing I took the whole team out for some bonding and it was a perfect place for that. Great service , amazing lighting and great location. The coffee is good and they really want to make sure you enjoy your coffee , I highly recommend this place

Tracy E.

The real deal for those who are serious about their coffee. Roasted in house weekly. The aroma from the open bag of beans is intoxicating. Flavor of coffees are deep and flavorful like a fine wine. Can't wait until the shop opens again to customers as it is a great place to work. Order lattes or roasted coffee for free local delivery or pick up. A wonderful addition to the Forest area.

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Service was good. Coffee was ok, food was lacking heat. I ordered potatoes, cold and under cooked. Omelet was ok. Not worth what we paid.

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Great coffees. Fantastic that they are roasted on site with that great third wave coffee profiling.

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Coffee and scone were both great. Extremely clean, and the staff was extremely helpful, polite, and knowledgeable. Will be back.

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Love this little gem! Great coffee and the baristas are even greater! Stop in, you won't be disappointed.

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Anyone who knows coffee and lives within a 50 mile radius of Trager Brothers in Afton (also a…read morelocation in Lovingston) has literally zero reason for not making this roaster and coffee shop a regular pilgrimage site. To paraphrase the Beatles, there's nothing I can say that can't be said, but man do I love, love, love this place. Excellent whole bean offerings, roasted to perfection by expert roasters. Delicious hot and iced coffee and espresso drinks that simply can't be replicated anywhere nearby--including, sadly, in my home town of Staunton (hey, Trager Brothers! There's a huge opportunity for expansion in the Queen City!). And top all that off with sublime, informed, and incredibly friendly front of house staff. Yeah, it's a little hard to find, but anything worth having is worth looking for. And in this age of googling and Apple mapping and whatnot, there's no excuse for not availing yourself to the BEST coffee in central Virginia. Y'all who might have read some of my other reviews will know: I usually have a minor nit to pick with even my five stars. Not so with the Brothers Trager, fam. Enter their shop and be greeted by the heavenly aroma of roasting coffee, the whir of a burr grinder, the quiet scream of a steaming wand, the genuine smile and friendly greeting of the barista. Now, you tell me: how could you possibly find a quibble worth the scribble?

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Beautifully put together!…read more From the aesthetics to the coffee, this coffee shop is doing it right! It was recommended to me by a few friends, and it didn't disappoint. When you walk in, you immediately notice the accents and unique décor. Then comes the fun part--trying to decide where to sit so you can take it all in. Now, onto the coffee. If you enjoy good coffee, this place has it. Great quality and excellent flavor. I tried a cappuccino and loved that it was made with the right proportions and right technique. They definitely know their coffee! I couldn't help but notice that the barista added latte art to everyone's drinks, which was a nice touch. This is a great spot to study or meet up with friends. The pricing is reasonable, especially considering the quality of the coffee. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

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