I'm surprised the rating is as low as it is for this lovely cafe. I used to come to this very same cafe over 20 years, right out of college and making zero money and trying to survive. I loved the community vibe and the cozy atmosphere. I'm back to DC, over 20 years later. It feels different than what I remember but maybe my memory isn't as good! But I still enjoyed it. I came back recently with my partner and kids around the holidays. I loved that they had a gingerbread making activity. My kids were sort of into it, but honestly I was pretty much the person most into it! We sat on the couch and it was so relaxing to have my coffee and cocktail all at once (cocktails were special for the night). We also ordered food. I got the 4 cheese grilled cheese, tomato soup, meatball sandwich and chocolate chip cookies. The meatball sandwich was out of this world. Definitely would get this again. The grilled cheese and tomato soup were just okay. The coffee was great as were the other drinks. Service was perfectly fine and they were okay with us taking extra time to wrap up after they closed. Our kids are a little slow with transitions! read more

The bad: Flat white tasted like it was made with old penny water & they burnt the bagel. Im cool with low effort customer service, but dont ask for a tip. The good: Prices are reasonable. It's a busy atmosphere.. lots of people working remotely. read more

Grateful to find a spot to sit down comfortably and stare at a computer. Back to regrouping in Del Rays's living room. Excellent coffee and just about any food item one can imagine . Much improvement over the years. Originally served the cawfee that was once Seattle's Best and if YKYK. read more

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Their pastries and baked goods options looked INSANE like WOW, not many coffee shops have this many incredible looking options so hats off to them. Their drinks are made quickly and are really yummy. I tried their peanut butter cup latte and fell in LOVE with it. So delicious. Very unique. Employees were all very kind. Restaurant kept very clean and the space is huge. Lots of seating with 2 floors!!! Street parking nearby for free read more

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Well I want to revisit my WHAT WERE THEY THINKING review. I visited when they were not quite finished. So on second thought and visit there are tables for groups. And also a more comfortable vibe with sofas and cushioned chairs. There IS a surprising warmth to the place now. I'm sitting in St. Elmo's on a bright sunny morning. I do wonder if there is adequate lighting for evening reading However. read more

I visited St. Elmo Coffee Pub in Del Ray again today, and just like every season I've been here -- summer, fall, winter, and spring -- this place continues to be a gem. It's always full of life, with families, friends, kids, people of all ages enjoying great coffee and warm company. The atmosphere feels genuinely welcoming -- comfortable, lively, and inviting without ever feeling overwhelming. I had the multigrain toast with smoked salmon and cream cheese -- absolutely delicious. Fresh, balanced, and satisfying. The coffee here never disappoints -- consistently excellent every single time I've been. My guest ordered an egg and cheese bagel with turkey sausage and loved it as well. St. Elmo is one of those places that just makes you feel good to be there. Great food, kind people, cozy vibe. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing coffee break, a light snack, or even a casual lunch. A neighborhood favorite -- and for good reason. read more

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We loved this place the first time we came back in March, we loved our drinks and thought it was an adorable spot in town! Unfortunately we were disappointed when returning this weekend....my latte order was wrong, but I decided to keep it because mistakes happen. But then I tasted it, and it was extremely foamy. a just tasted a little off....Then I got to the near bottom of my cup and noticed this giant clump of chocolate powder? We also got the golden spice latte and were met with a similar disappointment of an extremely large foamy layer ontop. Willing to give it another try sometime, because I would rather go to a local spot than any big chain coffee! But for now I can't defend giving more than 3 stars. read more

St Elmo's Coffee Pub - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

First time in Delray and I'm loving the area! We stumbled upon this coffee spot while walking around, and I had to check it out -- the cool art outside and the name reminded me of an '80s flick, St. Elmo's Fire (even though it has nothing to do with the movie, haha). I tried the mocha latte with oat milk, and it was delicious. Definitely a great coffee shop to try if you're in the area! read more

St Elmo's Coffee Pub - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Actually St Emo's... ZERO STARS. Here we are at 7:45 on a Tuesday and your doors are locked with workers inside while your hours read you are open until 8:00! Not ok. read more

St Elmo's Coffee Pub - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This spot is basically my second office! I've always loved the neighborhood vibe, the great coffee flavors, and the fact that they use real ingredients in their food. Only knocking a point because, like everywhere else, prices are creeping up. I was charged $1 for alternative milk and another $1 for vanilla--that felt a bit excessive. That said, it's still an amazing place to cowork. Just be sure to pack a few extra coins! read more

St Elmo's Coffee Pub - Breakfast Breakfast Egg Sandwich & pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I stopped in after my dental appointment to treat myself ... unfortunately this was a let down. When I arrived around 9:45am it was pretty busy with most tables occupied but plenty of chairs at the bar. There only one person in the line ahead of me ordering but I had plenty of time to peruse and make some choices. There was a wide variety of wine, pastries, an all day breakfast and lunch menu, patio and indoor seating so honestly it felt like something for everyone. After some discussion with the cashier, I learned the lavender homemade syrup was out and the strawberry wasn't recommended for coffee beverages (bummer). I settled for a blackberry iced latte half sweet and ordered the bacon and Brie croissant. The latte came out pretty quick but didn't have enough ice and honestly just tasted like an oat latte. The bacon and Brie took a little while like almost 10 minutes and they packed it to go ... no big deal except once I unwrapped it the croissant was slightly too toasted and the bacon was well burnt and the Brie may have been too because it was hard to bite into . I was disappointed in my choice and selecting this as my treat to myself. I can't say I would come back here if I was in the area but perhaps others will give it a try because it was pretty busy. read more

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yay for small business coffee shops! Up until recently, I've only ordered iced coffee, but the last trip I had about 2 hours to kill so I got a coffee and a breakfast sandwich (followed by a lunch sandwich for later) I had a bacon egg and cheese on a bagel. The bagel had a nice texture and the sandwich was good. For a later lunch to go, I got the Oxford, which is like a caprese sandwich. It was plenty filling. They have a lot of good sandwiches so I'd like to go back and try others. read more

Only stopped in briefly but what I tried was delicious. I have a specific diet that's often hard to follow , especially if you are eating out: gluten free dairy free low sugar! Not easy to find but St Elmo's had a good pumpkin pie slice that met that criteria! read more

Me and my family went out for a lil latte and refresher and it genuinely was so disappointing. The blackberry matcha just had no flavor and the blackberry was like weird sugary syrup that tasted like medicine. I tried to save it at home but just couldn't. It's just super low effort and stuff just tastes concentrated like just go get some at the local liquor store tbh. The service was mid nothing special just again low effort. read more

St.Elmo's is my favorite coffee shop in the area. They consistently provide great coffee and good food for a fair price. Today I tried the special breakfast burrito ($6.99) and the Alexandria burrito ($7.99). Both were fantastic and came out piping hot. The ingredients were very fresh and good quality. This shop is fairly busy but I'm never waiting long for coffee/food. There's also plenty of seating (indoor and outdoor). I always find myself coming to back to st.elmos when I'm looking for classic coffee shop vibes read more

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If you like that neighborhood like coffee shop that is not corporate or a chain you very well may be at home in St Elmo's. It is relatively basic with some wooden tables and chairs. There were groups meeting when I visited. I was disappointed that they serve beverages in paper cups even if you are drinking in house. Service was fine but perhaps not as friendly as I would have expected. My coffee was fine. read more

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Love this place and come here a few times a month. It's almost always buzzing with activity! Their coffee is great here -- love the lattes and during the fall they had a great pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin purée. Have also gotten some baked goods here which were tasty as well! Service is quick and friendly. One of my favorite spots in Del Ray! read more

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The outside seating area is filthy! Tables all dirty and sticky! Embarrassed to invite a friend to meet here! Very sad and disappointed! This place was amazing a few years ago! Would not recommend now - won't come back unless ad read more

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The line was long but orders were taken and quickly filled. We got a couple of the pastries, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches. I got a little nervous when I saw them making my drink because they used a powder mix for the mocha. But it didn't have a powdery taste even though they don't use a sauce or syrup and was surprisingly delicious! Many people bike or walk here and bring their dogs. There is ample outdoor seating on both sides of the street. read more

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Cinnamon roll was stale and old, breakfast burrito was premade, reheated, and way too hot. Ice coffee was nothing special. Service was friendly and the spot has lots of seating read more

This place is fab! I came in this morning 6/25 looking for a good sandwich and muffins and got both baby! Git er done!!!!!! This place is wassup, check em Out! read more

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St. Elmo's Coffee Pub was around the corner from where we had lunch, so we stopped for coffee. Busy place, and there was plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Seems like a wonderful place to relax with a book or hang out with friends. The Iced Caramel Latte and Cold Brew were yum. read more

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I was honestly disappointed in the lack of care. This spot has so much potential in the area they're located. I stopped by on a Friday afternoon to enjoy the warm weather outdoors and the tables outside had a visible layer of pollen. They hadn't been wiped down in a while! I noticed that a lot of cyclists, dog owners, neighbors were passing by and they do have a lot of outdoor seating. I ordered an espresso martini because I thought that the freshly brewed espresso and the bar with so many options would result in a delicious espresso martini but I was so disappointed. The espresso martini was pretty pricey and tasted like left over coffee. I will say that they have a variety of options to choose from from cbd drinks to beer but it was a huge miss for me sadly. read more

Great workspace and coffee variety. Nice location, pleasant staff. Serves a local vibe.

Cute and cozy neighborhood coffee shop:) a great place to catchup with friends over some warm quiche or pastry and a hot cup of coffee! The coffee is delicious - flavorful ! Definitely better than your common branded coffee. read more

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Worst service ever by one employee who's literally like the rudest employee I've ever come across like the negativity can be felt a mile down the road. I don't even want to come here anymore because of her mean ahh attitude and dirty looks. Like just a rotten person through and through to the core. I feel like I'm interacting with a demon when I get unlucky enough to get her when I order something. I'm not effin ordering a dm thing if she's up to bat at the register ever again. No mas. The African American employee. Just so you know. K thxbye read more

First time here. Found it by chance. Very quaint. Service was great and food very good.

I stumbled across this place when I was looking for coffee and I am glad I did. This place has a great coffee shop vibe and I was surprised at the extended menu options. I got a coffee and it was great. Their homemade pop-tarts caught my eye so I got the strawberry rhubarb and it was fantastic. This place is great and I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Great neighborhood coffee cafe, with fair prices for a good coffee that hits the spot every time. Lines can get long but the drinks come out pretty quickly. I like that they have the public piano for people to play, it's ads to the laid back ambiance. read more

Hung out while our car was very serviced at dealership down the street. Great place to chill with great coffee and a surprisingly delicious (new twist) on a breakfast burrito (new favorite). Wife loved her muffin along with her coffee. Free wi-fi, comfortable seating area with great staff makes it an easy spot to recommend. We will definitely be back !!! read more

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I think they were more than a little harried or strained on the Saturday when my husband took me here for a carry away breakfast. The cashiers were taking orders quickly and the baristas were pulling shots at a good clip, but orders were still falling through the cracks at times. Our two deeeeeliiiicious sandwiches and vegan Morning Glory muffin came out individually and some minutes apart while we waited at a distance with other patrons around the cafe's edges. I had to ask for my small, black coffee after more minutes when the simple drip never appeared. I've been a barista, so I know how rush hours can be. The food was scrumptious and the black coffee, once it cooled, was smooth. My breakfast croissant sandwich was lush with egg, cheese, and turkey sausage and not too greasy. I could have opted for a bagel or English breakfast binder and different or no meat. The sandwich of the day was perfect for my husband's buffalo chicken fancy. The coffee smoothie he ordered was nearing the too sweet side of things, but tasty all the same. I'd visit again. read more

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Coffee shop exploring continues. This time a typical mocha and a cheese danish. While I didn't give it a swirl to mix, the mocha wasn't too sweet to start, but I think they syrup settled as I took a while to drink it. One thing that was particularly nice was how rich the drink was. Cheese danish was also great. Good amount of cheese, and though it was a cold (I think room temp would have been better), the dough was flaky without being a crumbly mess. read more

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I love this coffee shop! I think the coffee, baristas, people, vibes, and seating are top notch!

I've started hosting weekly coffee meetups for my campaign for Virginia State Senate and St. Elmo's was my first destination! We had such an great time sitting outside on such a beautiful day! The iced latte and bagels are wonderful! read more

St Elmo's Coffee Pub - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is my neighborhood coffee shop and I love it! Attached next door is a deli - Market2Market - ran by the same owner. If you like non-chain hometown businesses, these are the places to visit. read more

Deliciousness - 3/5 Happiness - 4/5 A pretty cool coffee shop located in Del Ray. It's a big space with plenty of comfortable indoor seating and, more important, plenty of outlets for your computer needs. I enjoyed ending my workday here - it's certainly more spacious than most Starbucks. The staff was friendly as well. I also appreciated that they had boxes out to collect food for a local charity. Alas, I was not wowed by the offerings. I ordered a peppermint mocha that was wholly too light on both the peppermint and the chocolate. It honestly tasted more like a latte than a true sweet treat. I also ordered the turkey chili. Although it looked fantastic, the flavor just wasn't there. It kind of reminded me of a slightly more bland version of Wendy's chili (and I kind of like Wendy's chili, but it's very basic). Overall, I just wasn't satisfied with the flavors. read more

Love this spot! It is in a convenient location and has the coolest drinks and is very affordable too! Wish we could come here more often. We got a very tasty breakfast burrito for about $6.99 and I also tried a VERY tasty Iced Matcha Cocunut Honey Latte. read more

I've come here about four times now and it's just a great neighborhood coffee / baked goods coffee place. I recall coming here when they had live music playing in the evening pre-covid and it was just a pleasant experience. The first time I came here I was working from my laptop and listening to the live music play. The second time I came here was after a doggy playdate that was held near Potomac yards. My friends brought their dogs and we were able to sit on the patio. The beauty of this place is that they have dog bowls that you can fill with water for your pets. The third time, I rode a bike here from Shirlington to meet a friend for coffee. We ate outside and just started talking about life and covid and what it's been like and our plans for the future. I recall drinking a cafe Americano and having an apple cider donut which is so delicious. The fourth time I came here, my friend and I biked from her home explored Old Town for an hour and a half I needed a great stop to energize. This time, I think I just had a coffee and a banana which was so good after biking all that time. We use the capital share bikes and there is a station right across the street from here. So, it's perfect for anyone that doesn't have a bike and would want to rent a bike to this place and get their workout in especially during good weather. I highly recommend this local coffee shop for just grabbing something quick, enjoying the outdoor seating area and if you have dogs that's a plus because they can sit with you which is amazing. read more

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New Fave coffee shop in Alexandria! Got myself a sugar free caramel latte and an apple cider donut. Yum! Chill environment too! read more

St Elmo's Coffee Pub - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've been here many times over the years for take out but today I had a meeting in DelRay and I was early so I sat and enjoyed my breakfast inside. Great food service and atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful my special burrito with eggs cheese spinach red peppers and turkey sausage was delicious. Coffee hot and rich. Excellent way to start the day. Thank you to the St Elmo's staff and owners. read more

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