Another beautiful day to enjoy agora on a Saturday morning. Enjoying a cold brew with my daughter…read more Happy Saturday , enjoy your day.

This cute coffee shop is in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg right by all the amazing shops…read morenearby. We went to the store before hitting the bookstore an a couple of sustainable stores nearby. Their latte menu is huge and they can make a lot of different combinations of lattes. They also have cafe affogato which I wanted to try but chickened out since it was early in the day for that much sugar. I got the pistachio white chocolate mocha latte and since it was their birthday, they had free whipped topping and sprinkled with all drinks. I got the whipped topping on my iced coffee and it was amazing! I could taste the nutty flavor of pistachio and also the white chocolate. They didn't fill up the cup with ice and give very little drink which I also appreciated. They also had pastries and some food items but the food menu is relatively small. I'll come back for coffee when I'm in the area for sure.

This non-dairy vegan coffee shop was just what I was looking for to do some wfh. Friendly staff and…read moregood seating options

My first visit to Original Grounds and I was very pleased. The two baristas behind the counter were…read moresuper friendly and accommodating. When I inadvertently ordered a drink that I couldn't actually have, the baristas just made me a new one, no complaints (even though the error was mine!). The menu is full of interesting drink options, and none of them include cow's milk - all of their milks are plant-based, which I really appreciated! I would definitely stop by this coffee shop again when in Fredericksburg.

Charming coffee shop with fresh pastries and a coterie of fans who come in the regular…read more Staff/owners are very engaged with the community so it's definitely a local hangout. I also got to pet two dogs. 10/10 will pet

Yes. Great stop after My travels, wherever I go...25…read moreminutes, 30 minutes....espess-ing my feelings....i digress this place is always here yes. Come try the vanilla spice chai. Yum. Good pastry too.

Solid local choice for hot, iced, even frozen coffee and espresso drinks! Large selection of…read moreflavors including sugar and dairy free options. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and got my order quick and correctly. Wi-Fi is available Indoor seating at the window to watch the happenings outside, upstairs and downstairs table seating, and outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Located right downtown so a great place to grab a drink and wander the shops!

The place was packed on Black Friday. The staff was upbeat and in the zone. I was uber impressed…read morewith their seasonal menu. Today, I had a chocolate mocha frozen. It was rich with flavor.

Excellent cafe overall, would give 4.5/5 if possible…read more Food is elevated beyond what is in the area, with options rivaling D.C. Bagels and pastries are of excellent quality with prices reflecting this. Anita's is a consistent treat for me; I love the European influences and dog-friendly atmosphere. Service is solid, though, the name-yelling system falls apart a bit when it's a common name on a busy day. As for coffee -- it's good, not life-changing, though, I've never had a drink I did not like; it is simply a bit above average compared to what's in the area. Absolute gem in Fredericksburg with a beautiful brief walk to the riverwalk.

Delightful desserts and a cozy café vibe!!!!!!!!…read more Anita's Cafe & Dessert Bar is a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy something sweet. The desserts were fresh, beautifully presented, and perfectly balanced in flavor--not overly sweet, just right. The drink options paired nicely with the treats and were made with care. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot to relax with friends or enjoy a quiet moment. Staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which added to the overall charm of the place. Overall, Anita's Cafe & Dessert Bar delivers quality desserts, great service, and a lovely ambiance. A well-deserved five-star spot that I'd happily visit again.

The rose cardamom iced latte was fire!!! I loved the flavor and creative flavor combo. It was…read moreabsolutely delicious and perfect! Staff were so sweet and kind. The place is super clean and relaxing. Many options to sit, indoor , outdoor, and a cozy space in the back. The pastries looked amazing! I love how I was relaxing and found myself looking at the art around me. We had an overall happy and peaceful experience here at Curitiba Art Cafe! Apparently you can rent the space in the back, totally worth it! So fun!

A group of us were checking out shops on Caroline Street and decided we needed something cold and…read morecaffeinated. Curitiba looked inviting from the outside so we stepped inside. The vibe was relaxed and appealing , with friendly baristas. Having heard of macchiatos before, but never having sipped one I decided to give it a try. It was an excellent bet. I'd have to say this was the best coffee drink I've ever had. I had my macchiato boosted with a shot of mocha. So good, with just the perfect amount of sweetness. Though to be fair, from what I do know about macchiatos and lattes, Curitiba's macchiato was more a latte. But whatever it was, I'd get it again.

You never know what they will have for breakfast so it's anticipation every time. Food is always…read morefresh baked or made, service always with a smile and the old church ambiance makes for interesting thoughts about the past congregation.

At this point, at this point, please understand that every review you've seen is true. We had the…read moredeliciously over stuffed George's mess burrito, and the bacon and cheddar and potato soufflé, and or obsessing over both. The coffee was tasty nothing out of the ordinary we just had plain black coffee, but those dishes were spectacular. Add on the fact of all of the people who were behind the counter were so lovely and friendly, and the patio is in a shaded pretty garden on the main street, and you just can't lose. Highly recommend!

Excellent service and ambiance. Very cozy, a hidden gem worth stopping in and enjoying food. The…read moremeal was refreshing. The service was kind and considerate.

Great food! Wonderful service and just a beautiful little spot to grab a bite and relax in a patio!read more

Great smooth-tasting coffee! And I was so happy to find…read moreburek! The burek was really good and exactly as I expected. We miss it because we used to have a Balkan restaurant near our home but it closed down. Not all the pastries were up our alley but the coffee alone is worth a trip. Can't wait to return!

My wife and I were running errands on the Martin Luther King Jr holiday, and we decided to take a…read morebreak and have some lunch. As usual, my wife started looking for a place we haven't been before. Having been in Fredericksburg now for almost 2 1/2 years, the list of such places is getting shorter. We were out Route 3 west of 95, and she found a place called Affogato Europa Cafe. It's a family-run cafe and bakery featuring pastries, sandwiches, coffees, and lots of other sweets. It was a very clean, friendly looking place. We looked at the menu and my wife decided to have a Beef and Onion Burek, which is a traditional Balkan flaky pastry filled with, in this case, beef and onions. It was fantastic. Very flavorful and the pastry melted in your mouth. I'm a sucker for anything with the word "breakfast" in it. I had the Balkan Breakfast Panini. This marvelous sandwich contains egg, chorizo, cheese spread, provolone, tomato, and arugula. It was outstanding and the chorizo was very tasty (though a bit hard to bite through). I know I love a sandwich when after I put the last bite in my mouth, I feel a little sad because it is all done. Such was the case here. My wife had a Cortado espresso, which she loved but was a bit strong for me. I had a London Fog, which seemed like a latte with a hint of Earl Gray tea. I loved it, and when my wife tasted it she pronounced it "nummy". She doesn't use that word a lot so when she does I know she loves it. After lunch we split a Lava Cake, which is a small but decadent chocolate cupcake. The dining room was small but comfortable. The servers we encountered at the counter were very friendly. Rest room was very clean. It's not really close to us, but when were shopping out on Route 3, we'll certainly try them again.

We recently visited this location and we were originally attracted to it by the sign that said that…read morethey sold boba tea there. I was excited to give this place a try - but what others have said is true - there is an extremely pungent smell of (what I believe is) mold that's rampant throughout the room. I had to cover my nose while I was there because it was so overbearing. At the desk, there were an assortment of other pastries and bakery items that were out for display - but what I noticed was that one of the pastries had a massive amount of what I believed was mold growing on top of it. It was discolored gray and I couldn't help but stare at it. The lady that tended to us was kind enough, but I think it's just her tending the store. I didn't see anyone else there and she walked out to the back to make the tea drinks for us. Judging by the state of the front of the store - I was really curious to see the state of the store in the back. The tea I drank was okay. It didn't taste completely off, but it was generic. Sugary. The state of the location had just set me off so much I didn't feel comfortable continuing to consume it. Frankly, we sort of expected better. If nothing else, the very harsh smell needs to be removed. There were enough indicators there for me to suspect there's a lot of mold growing somewhere within that room.

Take your "tyme" and relax at this sweet tearoom! It's cute, but not as prim as some other tearoom…read moreI've been to. There are plastic covers on the chairs, which is practical yes, but takes away from the formality of a tearoom. A couple of the tables were wobbly, and I think they could use one or two smaller tables for twosomes and threesomes. The paper napkins were wrapped the utensils with a cute ribbon which was a nice touch for paper napkins. The main drawback: There was literally a little waste receptacle ON the table! Definitely not appropriate. There's a sort of creepy yet quirky robot that greets you at the front door. It evidently speaks different languages. She's cute though! Her name is Rose. The Victorian afternoon tea was nice, you know okay. I had the cucumber sandwiches (and added chicken salad sandwich for an upcharge) and the tea for $16.95 came with a mini cupcake, a mini scone and a mini cookie. The cuke sandwich was lightly toasted and fresh, the chix salad was on wheat and too mayonnaise-y for my taste. The sweets were delicious. You can choose your sandwich from several options, and your flavor of scone. Today the had raspberry white chocolate, orange cranberry, and blueberry. The Earl Grey cream tea was hot and fresh. Nicely steeped! The teapot and the tea accoutrements were all pretty! The server, Jamie, was sweet and helpful. The shop was also filled to the brim with gifts: jewelry, tea things, figurines, ornaments, candles, soaps and other knickknacks. While I was there the tearoom filled up quickly! Families and guys enjoyed their tea times. However, the ladies behind me were quite loud and rude playing videos loudly of their kids doing "cute" things. So gauche! So uncouth! Not tearoom manners at all! I wanted to take their phones! Ugh! Several customers walked in and ordered from the counter with a large selection of smoothies, boba tea, bubble tea, chai teas, milk teas, coffees, and milkshaplus a huge selection of regular teas: black, herbal, green and white teas. I'd come back, but don't expect the typical English tea experience. It's a bit more low key and casual. Unless you have a large party, you can just walk in without a reservation. I did come back! It was nice that on a Friday, they were open late and we were able to grab a bite! Service was slow on this day because I think only one person was minding the store! I chose the Buckingham Palace tea this time!!