The coziest coffee shop in VB!…read more From the baked goods, to the specialty drinks, Colattao has such great offerings. There is something for everyone here! I loved the cozy atmosphere here, especially the cute mismatched plates, mugs, and saucers. It feels like you're stepping into someone's chic and welcoming home. The cheese danish & leek and parmesan were absolutely delightful. My husband loved his vanilla cinnamon horchata and I loved my house coffee. Definitely the best hot coffee I've had in VB. We will be back!

Finally had the chance to try Colattao after hearing so many great things about it and it did not…read moredisappoint! I went the past two weekends in a row and everything we tried was delicious and satisfying. So good that I didn't get any good photos. Some of the food options we tried were the California sandwich, crumb cake, & cruffin. The California sandwich is amazing and a must try! The crumb cake and cruffin were also very good, but more on the sweeter side and my wife enjoyed them a lot! We also tried the strawberry vanilla matcha drink, matchai, coconut hazelnut latte and the spiced French vanilla latte. All very delicious and beautifully crafted. Even though it can get busy here, I don't feel overwhelmed at all as it is spacious and cozy inside. This spot is a must try and somewhere I'd go back often, not good for the wallet! Lol!

If you're a sandwich person like me, Taste is an absolute win. I stopped in recently to the Town…read moreCenter location and grabbed the Northender sandwich for later that day and haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's loaded with honey smoked turkey, hardwood smoked bacon, Havarti, avocado, romaine, tomato, and basil mayo all on fresh French bread. Basically the perfect balance of savory, fresh, and just indulgent enough. Every bite hit. I also grabbed the Shakedown Street smoothie (banana, chocolate whey protein, peanut butter, and oat milk), and it was such a good call. It felt like a treat but still filling and energizing, especially if you're grabbing something on the go. Speaking of grab-and-go, that's one of my favorite parts about this place. There are so many options, whether you need a quick lunch, snacks for the week, or something easy to bring to a friend's house when they're hosting. It's the kind of spot that makes you look like you planned ahead, even if you didn't. Also worth mentioning: their wine selection is huge!! You could easily pop in just to pick up a bottle (or a few), and there's something for every taste and price point. And I have to shout out the pimento cheese. It is seriously so good. I could eat the entire container. Creamy, flavorful, and a must-try if you're browsing their prepared items. I usually go to the shore drive location, but I enjoyed this one as well. I will be back!

This location in town Center VirginiaBeach is so pretty and as the tidally pleasing. Not only is…read morethe staff warm and inviting but the two floor restaurant is as well! The sandwiches, salads and soups here never seem to miss! I walked in on a cold rainy day in high hopes of earning my spirits with a hearty bowl of soup. I couldn't decide between Brunswick Stew Stew and Chicken Pot Pir Soup. I was offered a sample of each! That made the decision even harder because they were both delicious. I opted for the Chicken Pot Pie soup because it is seasonal and the Brunswick Stew in on the daily menu. My soup came with a huge chunk of fresh bread and butter. You get the option between a French Baguette or Multigrain. I chose the Baguette and it was a perfect addition to my soup. I reccomend this fast food restaurant if you are looking for a healthy, quality meal at a decent price

Black rifle company is a great place to try if you love coffee! I visited recently to kill some…read moretime while my car was getting serviced and it didn't disappoint! The whole veteran owned vibe inside is strong and they have very cozy couches with plenty of other outlets and tables if you want to get some work done. I tried their house coffee and spicy biscuit breakfast sandwich and was impressed with both the taste and the price! They offer a discount for military and first responders and their background choice in music is superb!

The customer service was great. Just felt a little overpriced for what was received. The ham and…read morecheese croissant was underwhelming and the coffee wasn't anything to write home about. My son enjoyed the cinnamon roll and his frap. I'd feel more comfortable going elsewhere.

Chill vibes with kpop and such playing The staff was chill…read morequiet type but still gave a good suggestion for what to get when deciding. 2 just plain croffles, a mango matcha dream with mango popping bobas, and a cookie? I could die after eating it I was so happy. And that's me just having a plain croffle. My girl was literally licking the straw tryna get all the mango matcha dream

Donuts were delish and so were the boba teas! Staff was friendly and helpful! Ambiance was cool…read moreand clean!

Before heading to a Yelp Elite event, I stopped by this library for some 'me' time. Starting last…read moreyear, I've made it a habit to go to libraries for resting before heading to a major event. Being an introvert, alone time is the best time and I'm sure a few extroverts would agree. Let's see how the visit went. Walking inside, everything was well put together. The library is a bit small with only one floor but there are a few tables and areas for using your computer. There are also private rooms if you need to spend time away from the public. And prior to the main entrance, there's a room where you can have a semi-conference and do presentations, which I saw one on the way to be seated. Also, in various areas, they had some artwork I assume from local artists or maybe students. Not bad. For the most part, the noise level was quiet to average while I read my book in peace. Definitely not an hour or so wasted for much needed private time. The next I'm in the area for an event, I'll be sure to stop by again.

The public library is a wonderful resource for many of things, providing free access to a wealth of…read moreknowledge/information related to life issues no matter what age or socioeconomic status. I received an email notification that my library card was about to expire. I headed in to renew my card and decided to roam around and see what kinds of resources were available that may apply to the population I work with or anyone I know who could benefit. It's awesome that they have toys available to borrow , along with items to keep one's mental state sharp. They even have a take a puzzle leave a puzzle section if you're into that sort of thing which also helps out with the environment. I posted pictures of a lot of the fliers and handouts they had available as examples of the info they provide. They have a seed library so you can plant a garden.

I had previously been to a TASTE in Chesapeake, probably about 7 years ago so when in the area and…read moreseeing this one I stopped in for lunch. I forgot just how amazing their menu is, not to mention the quality and freshness of their food! I tried their chicken pot pie soup and a curry chicken salad sandwich on their amazing, soft multigrain bread. But were OUTSTANDING!!! They have a large of selection to choose from when it comes to salads and sandwiches, as well as some regular soups and a daily special too. Many chips and other takeaway items in the store as well. I wish we had one of these in the Fredericksburg area, I'd be there all the time!

My wife and I went there as we were wrestling with a few other choices in the area and were happy…read morewe landed there. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, wraps and salads that everyone will find something they will enjoy. I grabbed the Bayville Farms roast beef with Havarti cheese with a house dressing. This was on a nice French bread and was a very solid sandwhich. It had a nice slice of the Havarti and was really good. My wife had the Lynnhaven roasted chicken breast, Pimento Cheese, bacon, spinach, tomato and basil spread on ciabatta bread. Again this was a pile of meat and vegetables on a good piece of bread. Both of these came with a bag of Route 18 potato chips that are locally made. The service was real quick and delivered to our outside table within minutes of finishing grabbing our sodas. While they also offered inside seating, we sat outside because it was warm and comfortable in the sun. Both are good options for the spirit of the moment. Once we left we drove by other Taste restaurant we then realize this was a chain that I would not have an issue visiting another one. This was a quick and very enjoyable lunch

I stopped here for lunch and got a beef banh mi ($9) and a tiramisu boba latte ($7). It was made in…read moreabout 15 mins. The banh mi meat was delicious and so was the bread. The pickled carrots however were a bit bland and didn't have much flavor. The coffee was solid but nothing too special. Staff were very friendly. For a small shop it was a very good experience! I'd come back again for sure! Food(50%): 7.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 6.5 Overall: 7.3/10

I ordered a Peach Black Tea with Strawberry jello. It tasted great but could've one without the…read morejelly since it was more like jello and made it too sweet. Also got a chicken banh mi, I loved the bread and how it was juicy. Pandan waffle was delicious but would've loved some chocolate chips in it or toppings. Place was cute and clean, but didn't see where the bathroom was located. Rounded up to 5 since the customer service was great and the food.

I had the privilege of attending a "Bright Sparks Live" panel event, at Assembly, in the rooftop…read moreevent space. The weather was amazing. The event space is a part indoor, part outdoor roof space. Off the elevator there is an entry way with a bar type setup, and small area to gather and potentially have refreshments. There was plenty of space for the audience and panel. They have a projector setup for presentations and as far as sound, everything was great. This space would be beautiful for a rooftop Wedding or Birthday Party (they rent out the space to the public.) Beyond the rooftop, Assembly is a beautiful member only co-working space with office rentals, kitchen, library, meeting rooms and more. I am looking forward to attending other events thrown in this space, and potentially becoming a member. The view of Downtown Norfolk was too good.

The door were locked and the person at the door acted like he didn't want to open the doors. We…read moreasked him about the location of our event and he gave us a smart smirky answer.

Went here Thursday morning close to noon since I was in the area. The inside was very cozy and…read morecute. It was my first time here, so I asked one of the ladies some questions while I was ordering. She was very helpful and friendly with recommending her favs. I ordered a Caramel and Toasted marshmallow frappe (8/10) it was pretty good and a Breakfast sandwich (9/10) it had ham, egg, and cheese; the cheese was melty and the croissant was nice and flaky. I def see myself retuning soon; I wanna try their seasonal flavors before they get switched as well as some of their pastries. My overall rate of experience : 8.5/10

Had the pleasure of trying this place and it was a cool vide inside. The staff was friendly, and…read morethe cookie that I tried was good. But for it to be a coffee shop I was extremely disappointing. The latte was weak and tasted watery.

I'd say they exceeded expectations. Service was fast and friendly. New raspberry pastry tasted…read moregreat. Bathrooms immaculately claim. They were actually being cleaned while I was there. No vagrants living in or around the Starbucks. Convenient to interstate 64.

This location used to be my every single day stop pre COVID on the way to the airport for 10 years…read more I decided to cut the stop out three years ago for health reasons. I've been back a few times this year and most recently enjoyed an entire remodel. It looks super! I also used the restroom which was spic and span with proper supplies. The service was friendly and my holiday Gingerbread Cookie drink super yum in a real cup. I would recommend them.