I had an excellent experience at The Crucible Coffee Roasters in Staunton. Everything -- from the…read moredrinks to the atmosphere -- felt thoughtful and dialed in. I ordered the El Diablo Latte, and it was phenomenal. The cayenne and ancho brought a gentle warmth, the cinnamon and vanilla rounded it out, and the chocolate and espresso tied it all together beautifully. Spiced, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I also had a V60 pour-over of their seasonal Costa Rican single origin, and it was incredibly clean and expressive. I genuinely tasted the pomegranate and hibiscus notes, with a subtle cocoa finish. Bright without being sharp -- just a really well-executed cup. The triple ginger scone was the perfect pairing with the latte -- tender inside, lightly crisp outside, and warmly spiced without overpowering. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, the space was welcoming, and the quality across the board was top-tier. My only suggestion? Stickers. I'd absolutely put one on my laptop. Highly recommend.

Wow, what a nice coffee shop in Staunton, VA. Stopped in while I was visiting my sister from out of…read moretown. This place has delicious coffee & plenty of seating. It was busy for a Sunday afternoon, but it was raining outside & the perfect day for a warm caffeinated beverage. The barista was quick with our order & gave us recommendations on which drinks were here favorite. The shop had a cool vibe & I wish I would've captured a picture of the wall mural outside.

You go here for the friendly customer service, great tasting coffee and bright and open atmosphere…read more I also discovered that they make tasty sandwiches. BBQ Turkey sandwich on your choice of bagels was unique and flavorful. The sauce is light, creamy and full of taste along with a generous addition of smooth and crunchy onions. I want this sandwich again. (Don't forget to pickup some housemade pastries as you exit.)

Had a bacon egg n cheese bagel this morning at PP. it's was very good and filling along with a…read morepeppermint and regular coffee. It's was also very good. Would recommend this restaurant again .

Really nice service. Coffee as one expects from this corporate chain. The space is roomy with comfy…read moreseating. Worth stopping in for a quick sip, bite, and break.

Quick road stop for coffee and first time at this Starbucks off highway 81 across from Chick Fil A…read more I went in to order while wife used the restroom. The store was clean and bakery case full and was tempting. My standing order these days is a small black blonde. Service was fantastic! My drink pushed out quickly and was good. I would return,

I've been going up to Staunton often recently for family matters, and I've loved taking time to…read morecheck out all the local businesses when I'm able to. Reunion has been a breath of fresh air - really good espresso drinks, pastries, and breads. To be 100% honest, Crucible's coffee is better, but their pastry selection is minuscule and they can feel a bit stuffy. Reunion's pastries are good, though I wish they had more French-inspired things like pain au chocolat, croissants, or even soft cinnamon rolls, but I feel they excel more at the breads side of baking. I got a mini sourdough loaf once and it was excellent! Service is always friendly and happy, and the shop itself is cute, but there isn't much space inside. I'm all for tables outside, but there's not much real estate there either, especially on a busy morning. I think a small adjustment to flow could make it easily sit a couple cafe tables inside without it feeling so crowded. I just miss the days of being able to hang out and have good coffee and snacks while doing some work on a laptop. Seems like most businesses would rather have you out the door instead. I have high standards for bakeries and cafes, and Reunion meets most of them. They're now my favorite place to go in the mornings in Staunton... if they're open. I would go there much more often if I could actually eat my breakfast there instead of having to get back in my car or sit in the blistering summer heat.

I stopped by just to pick up a chocolate croissant and a bag of granola for my 5 hour train ride…read moreback home. The granola is solid and the chocolate croissant very good. I thought about ordering the quiche to go for lunch on the train but it was way too big for one person and would likely be a bit messy. I'd like to go back and try their other pastries and breads next time I'm in Staunton! and their coffee, I was in a rush to make my train so didn't get coffee.

Based on other reviews, I decided to make this my "rest stop" on a long trip, and I'm glad I did…read more North Ridge Cafe & Coffee is clean and inviting, with plenty of tables and seating both indoors and outside. They have a drive-through window, making ordering simple, and the easy access to and from the street is a definite plus. There's also plenty of parking. They use Big Train Chai, and the chai lattes they made for me were excellent. I've also tried their scones, which were delicious. The barista was very helpful and friendly, making for an overall great experience. I'll definitely keep this spot in mind for future travels.

North Ridge is a cute cafe and coffee shop! They have a great menu with a good variety of breakfast…read moreitems from taquito's to quiches. Service is prompt which is also nice. We shared the taquitos and an apple cinnamon scone. The scone...out of this world delicious! If I could complain about anything at all it would be not being greeted. One employee stood by the register and just waited for me to make my decision, and the other delivered coffees and just set them down we had to guess which was which. I love the little personal touches. All in all I'd go back if I found myself back in the area again.

This drive through spot offers GF!! breakfast muffin options and alternative milk choices at no…read moreextra cost. Friendly staff and fast, spot on service. Cute lil stand near small strip of must check out shops and snack spots.

I love the lotus plant energy drinks. The servers are always super nice. I also love that it's…read moredrive through so I can stop on my way to work. Very homey and cute.

My partner and I came in this morning for bagels and coffee. The place has a cool vibe and is…read morecomfortable. It was pretty crowded, so we grabbed a table outside in the front. But a customer inside kindly came out and said they were leaving, offering us their inside table. (There's also the beer garden outside in the back for seating, which looks like it would be nice and comfortable.) I got an everything bagel with hummus and tomato. My partner got everything bagel, scallion cream cheese, tomato ($0.85 for tomato) and lox ($6 for the lox). Although everything tasted good, we both noticed that the bagels were really, really dense, tough and chewy. Like uncomfortably tough and chewy. My partner left one half of their bagel uneaten and I didn't finish mine. It looked great and the hummus and cream cheese and other toppings were fine, but the bagel was really, really tough. I'd like to believe that it isn't because the bagels were stale, but the thought crossed my mind. The coffee I had (dark brew) was outstanding, served in a nice, large mug. Excellent! Service was efficient. I considered a four-star review because the coffee was outstanding, but the bagels were really disappointing. It's too bad. It looks like a cool place, but their main food item appears to be bagels. Maybe it was a one-off, but I spent over $26 for two bagels and one coffee, and I don't plan to come back to find out.

If you're looking for a chill and cool place that resembles Bill Hader's infamous Steffan character…read morefrom early 2010's SNL that also delivers one of the most excellent bagels I've had east of the Mississippi (but west of the Potomac), this place is for you. The back patio provided an utmost serene experience in one of the chillest corners of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The temptation to order a cheeky pint at 10am was real!!! Stay strong. Get the bagel Sammy.

I went with with a group Of Ethel's for lunch. I was…read moredelighted to see a stuffed baked acorn squash on the menu. It was delicious. Other menu items were a panini and an Amish pot pie. Everyone seemed happy with their food. You order and pay at the register. We talked with the chef afterward and he was willing to accommodate me as I avoid gluten,but said he would fix us whatever we wanted next time we come back. Where else does a chef say that? The owner told me they also have a patio if we want to sit outside. Very happy to go back anytime. Sorry I was so hungry and excited about my food I forgot to take a picture.

Friendly service, good coffee, gluten free bars and snacks. Deli, cheese, a broad range of food…read morechoices. This turned out to be one of the better stops on our road trip.

They made our butter pecan coffee perfectly and were very friendly. The service was fast .read more

Food was good. But we had an early morning pickup for 3 dozen donuts and 3 boxes of joe. While…read morepeople were in early, nothing was ready. We waited for over 20 minutes for our order which made us late for our charity event.