This is my favorite coffee shop in Alexandria! I love this shop so much that I took my husband here…read moreas his first stop in Alexandria prior to meeting my parents when he was my boyfriend! Of course I chose somewhere that I felt was the best Alexandria has to offer in an atmosphere where he could enjoy a beverage and have plenty of space and privacy to relax and unwind (he is the first boyfriend I ever took to meet my parents so the pressure was real!) This shop is located in downtown Alexandria with super quirky decor, lots of seating, and several book and game options to pass the time! I also loved the hidden notes in the bookcase that gave book recommendations. I have tried several of their drinks here throughout the years. Most recently I tried one of their seasonal drinks, the reindeer chow but asked them to hold the chow to make it a cookie butter latte with oat milk (wasn't really in the mood for a chocolatey cereal chow meal in my drink but loved the concept)! I also ordered the avocado toast. The latte was perfectly balanced, yet rich and delicious! It was also served at the perfect drinkable temp. The avocado toast was THICK and the avocado and egg topping seemed fresh. It was very filling and a nice dose of healthy protein after all the holiday indulgence! I will ALWAYS come back to this coffee shop when I'm in town especially since it holds a precious memory for me. Also, Check out the background of this shop on their website, such a beautiful dedication!

I've written an extensive review for Tamp & Grind during my last visit home, so this will be a…read morebrief update. The coffee and service is still great. We stopped in on Saturday and Sunday morning and enjoyed hot lattes and macchiatos. During the second visit I tried one of the seasonal Mardi Gras drinks - bourbon caramel to be specific. The drink was delicious. I wanted to buy a shirt of a woman looking like she was standing on business but they were sadly sold out. Anyway, enough rambling. Check this coffee shop out if you're in the area, I'll always get coffee from here when I'm home. Cozy vibes.

Beans and Creams…read more The name made me chuckle because apparently I am an idiot. Anyway, I didn't get to try the beans, but I definitely enjoyed the creams. The chocolate and mint chocolate chip combo is the move. Trust me. Get them together. The chocolate was really good, although mine was a little too firm for my liking. The mint chocolate chip, however, was exactly the right texture and really good. Put the two together and you have yourself a winner. Service was fast and friendly, and the prices were about what you would expect compared to other ice cream shops. Nothing complicated here. Good ice cream, friendly people, and a name that apparently brings out my inner 12-year-old. Come get your beans or your creams here.

Definitely a default ice cream and coffee place. Boring! Service is mid. Weak products! Bright…read morelights warehouse build, no ambiance! Nothing draws you in. No spark, no confetti! No celebration! Though I once heard from someone that is compromising their regular level of integrity, that the coffee is genuinely the best in town, in 100 mile radius! My advice to you is leave town!

Was CRAVING Starbucks and thought I wouldn't find one around until I checked yelp and saw this…read morelocation. So glad I found it. Located inside a supermarket called Albertson's , this Starbucks is right infront and you do not have to walk far to find it, right inside the door! Brigitte (I think that's her name) was excellent. Super friendly and provided fast and super service. Not sure why but prices were actually lower here than a "normal' starbucks store. Very welcoming. They don't have EVERY starbucks drink but they do have the popular, essential ones. I get the Strawberry acai refresher and Brigitte made it perfectly. My dad got his usual standard medium roast coffee with a cheese danish and all of our items came out super quickly thanks to Brigitte. They have a bathroom which is the supermarkets but it's a very short walk down a few asiles and very clean. Lots of parking outside too! Centrally located near a mall and other shops.

More than a coffee shop I consider this a gossip column. The employees are so busy talking about…read moreeach other and people that they don't have time for service. My wife walked out after an employee told her just give me one second but was sitting on the side, talking to her employee gossiping about people instead of helping what a good way to show professionalism at a place of business.

I got a double espresso with dry foam and ordered the blueberry lemon bread, banana chocolate chip…read morebread, and the cheddar jalapeno kolache for the group to try. I loved my coffee and I really appreciated the barista working with me to create something that matched my mood. My friend had The Henry, toasted marshmallow and amaretto with oat milk latte and The Kinsley, cheesecake and brown sugar cinnamon flavoring. Their drinks were also delicious and not cloyingly sweet. This place was packed on a Saturday so that's always good!

Today I decided to stop by after seeing this gem from the road. I was craving a frozen coffee. I…read moreordered a salty caramel frappe. It was really delicious and very tasty. The service i received was nice swift. The guy was friendly and had an inviting demeanor. The ambiance was very calm and relaxed. I would definitely stop by again. Thank you.

This Starbucks is awesome. The drinks are delicious . The baristas are so nice. It's inside Kroger .read more

Tim, the barista and only person working at this Starbucks had to run through a massive line of…read moreorders all by himself, that guy is a coffee machine!!!!

I own a store here in Alexandria and I own one in Pineville recently a young man came in with a…read moreshirt on that said Community Coffee rather big man said his name was Chris I found him to be very rude and kind of intimidating towards me not happy at all with this gentleman don't send me back in neither one of my stores

So Wonderful! Always busy. Cozy little coffee hot spot! The Wedding Waffles are definitely a…read morecelebration of flavor! We went back two days this week! The egg combinations will surprise you, and the sandwiches looked Devine! Kind Staff! This is a Very Nice place.

Premium prices, not premium ingredients or taste. A $30 breakfast shouldn't taste like it was made…read morein a hotel lobby. Also can't stand places that ask for a tip for food and service before you get either. Order and seat/wait on yourself type spot. Very underwhelming for the price of a traditional breakfast and coffee.

This little gem is located in downtown area of Alexandria. Upon entry the vibe is very relaxing and…read morewelcoming. There are tables and high chairs available. In the cafe there is soft music playing in the background. The menu is written on a large chalkboard. I ordered a latte hot with caramel and mocha syrup. Initially, I ordered the latte with Oat milk. The cashier saw that the milk was still in date but wanted to taste for herself to ensure freshness. In which the milk was not up to her expectations, so she didn't sell it to me. I appreciated that small gesture. The drink was brought to me in a paper cup with lid. I stayed to enjoy the vibes of the Café. The decor also was incorporated to the theme of a coffee shop. Milk options: Half and half 2% Oat Almond

Very quiet, family run place. They have pastries & donuts. I tried an Apple fritter & it was yummy!…read moreWas hoping for a good coffee drink but this is more of a boba place. I tried the Mr Bean drink that came with coffee jellies & it was yummy as well!

Customer service was great! Very friendly and welcoming. This was the only place we found on yelp…read more in Alexandria that has the type of Boba tea we were looking for. I like the different vibe here in Alexandria for Boba tea. This spot is small and has a homie comfy feel to it, some where you could go and just chill and talk.

Busy place but service was very attentive! Every table was filled with families enjoying their…read morecrawfish or shrimp. Very nice atmosphere for a family meal! I Sipped on some sweet tea & tried their raw oysters. Had a cheeseburger which came with fries. Very good but come hungry!!!!

Even though we had to wait 30 minutes, the wait was worth it!…read more Hostess station staff were accommodating and made sure we had drinks. Drinks were cold and refreshing! Crawfish were on !! Y'all they were so good!! The boiled shrimp was delicious and I loved the pink sauce dip! Corn was perfect and potato was pretty good too!! Can't wait to come back to Swamp Daddy's! Great Cajun cookery!