I love a good pour over and latte, so I can get very particular with my coffee, but Cuppi does some…read moregreat work. Great specialty lattes, great breakfast sandwiches, and great pastries! For sandwiches, my go to is the O Honey on a croissant. The honey butter just adds a sweet flavor to a very hearty and savory sandwich. For drinks, it all depends on my craving. I've had the butterscotch latte and it was very enjoyable. If you don't want something too sweet, I would probably stay away from that one. My go to pastry is one of the poptarts that they have in the case. The vanilla one was fine, but the strawberry one was amazing. Both super flakey and more filling than other places I've been to that sell their own rendition of a poptart. The space is big enough to where you can hangout with friends or get some work down, and the employees are super friendly and helpful. Definitely a go to spot when in the area.

First time coming here. So good! The Deluxe and O Honey sandwiches were solid meals. They do a…read moregreat job stacking all of the layers. Chai latte was one of the best I've had--smooth and not overly sweet. Clean, spacious. Would be a great place to bring a laptop and get some work done too. Customer service was attentive and kind.

I happened to be in the Woodbridge area and discovered this Turkish cafe tucked away in a shopping…read morecenter. They've got lots of delicious-looking baklava and other pastries that I'd like to sample. I went for the Turkish coffee, but should have gotten it black for the full coffee flavor. Very good! It's a small cafe, with a pleasant atmosphere and the feeling of entering the old world. The barista helped me make my selection with a smile.

Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 5/5…read more Come visit this charming Turkish coffee-house, especially if you have a sweet tooth. We stopped here for a quick coffee and bite to eat. We got the Mushroom Soup, which was definitely my least favorite thing. Although it had a good umami flavor, and plenty of mushroom chunks, the consistency was a bit thicker than I liked it. However, I was more than happy with the Spinach Borek, which even my kids gulped down. I also really enjoyed my Turkish Coffee, which was super dark (my kind of coffee). They have a lot of sweet options as well - from turkish delight to ice cream to entire trays of baklavah. What I also particularly liked was the decor. Although they do "to-go" orders, I highly recommend eating there. Your food and drink will be served in really cool dishware by very friendly staff. They're also happy to answer any questions about the menu that you may have.

We had the pizza, catfish and fried chicken. Pretty darn good considering it is in a gas station in…read morethe middle of Manassas. Everyone was nice. I would definitely go back!

I visited today for the first time. I assume this is a "Champ's Chicken" franchise location inside…read morea local gas station, given the name Charlie Bob's not being on the packaging for the food or any of the products... As such, this should be the same quality of food you'd expect at any of the Champ's Chicken locations. I've never had it before, so this was an adventure for me... The fuel cost at the location was high for the area. When I visited, it was $3.19, while a station just down the road was $3.03. The food I ordered from Champs Chicken was the 4 pc fried fish (catfish) special, for $15. For $15 I had expected it would come as a meal, but nope - it was 4 pieces of fish in a box. The fish tasted alright, but was extremely salty, which is a shock to me because I am one of those family members which everyone else knows for dumping salting on nearly everything, and is the first one to reach for the salt shaker when eating out anywhere... This fish had the traditional crispy crunchy breadcrumb batter, with a nice flaky hot interior. The food was pretty good, but probably not worth the $15 - Maybe $9.99-11.99, since it came with no drink and no sides. The food was ready pretty fast. The staff were friendly and polite. Since this is essentially a franchise restaurant inside another location, what they have you do is this: They write down your order, they give you the ticket, you walk over to the gas station clerk counter, you hand them the ticket, they ring you up and mark it paid, you take the ticket back over to the Champs counter and hand it back when you get your food. An interesting way to do it for sure, but I can see why they do it like that.

I've been meaning to visit this place for the longest time and It did not disappoint! Wish I lived…read morecloser so I could visit all the time. This spot is super kid-friendly, baby-friendly, and mom-friendly - not to mention community oriented. How much better can it get for a mom of a young toddler?! They have a kids play area, high chairs galore, diapers in the bathroom, super cute merchandise for sale, and of course delicious coffee and food! They host multiple events throughout the month for community members to participate. It's a feel-good spot all around. During our visit we enjoyed lattes, egg bites, and a strawberry Danish. My toddler liked the food and didn't want to leave the play area when it was time to go. Highly recommend a visit!

Coffee Shop No. 441 Vita Nova Creations & Coffee Co…read more Nokesville, VA October 25, 2024 I have driven passed Vita Nova Creations & Coffee Company several times in the last couple of years. I just didn't feel inclined to go in. A coffee buddy said she wanted to take me to a coffee shop she really liked and it turned out to be Vita Nova Creations & Coffee Company. Now I am kicking myself because I it took me so long to enjoy a cortado from here. The baristas were very friendly. The young lady who helped me was not familiar with cortados, but she was willing to give it a try. She did great. The espresso to milk ratio was perfect. The milk was super hot, but a little time walking around the shop before sipping fixed that. What a shop!! From jewelry, to clothing, to paint, and stationary; this shop seems to have it all. On top of all the amazingly creative merchandise there is plenty of seating. I am very glad I finally visited this shop! Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

The coffee was amazing, and the service was great. The ambiance was really nice too--they had soft…read moremusic playing in the background which made it feel cozy. My food was a little cold, but to be fair, I did eat my toast first. The sauce in the small cup was cold as well; I think it would've been even better served warm. The food does take a little while to come out, so if you're really hungry, just be prepared for a bit of a wait. I would definitely come back for the coffee! The food wasn't bad, just not exactly my cup of tea .

​My boyfriend and I decided to check out Happy Place after seeing it all over TikTok. While the…read morecafe itself is small and cute, the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. ​The Service: When we walked in, we stood at the host stand for a while without being acknowledged. Eventually, we just walked up to the cashier. Since it was our first time, we were clearly a bit lost, but there was no "hello" or "welcome" the cashier just handed us menus and told us to order at the counter. The lack of communication made the atmosphere feel a bit unwelcoming. ​The Price & Value: The bad part of the experience was the checkout process. The lowest tip option on the screen was 25%, with the highest being 32%. For a place where you order at the counter and receive minimal service, that felt very steep. ​I ordered the Barrio Breakfast and an horchata, though I was confused as to why I was charged for a more expensive "iced horchata latte" instead. My boyfriend got a bacon, egg, and cheese on white bread and a bottled Coke. Our total came out to nearly $60. ​The Food: To be fair, the food was actually very tasty and we had no complaints about the quality. However, in this economy, it's hard to justify the price for what is essentially a meal you could make at home for a fraction of the cost. ​Overall: It's worth trying once if you're curious, but because of the high prices and the awkward service, I don't think we'll be regulars. I only took a photo of my horchata since I forgot to take a photo of the meal.

Great, relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed it, and will go back. The coffee was good; the pastries…read morewere okay.

Introduction to 2022 alphabet runner-up series & what got me all the way out to Manassas that…read moreSaturday: Now onto 2022 runner-ups in alphabet series. Incredibly, all 3 of the 2022 runner-up were in Virginia as I live in Anne Arundel County, MD, but that's just how it worked out with Jirani Coffee House being the furthest from my home at a staggering 53 miles away. It was one of those strange Saturdays where I ended up further and further from my home throughout the day. There was something expensive I was shopping for (bed) where I wanted to test in person as opposed to buying online without knowing. It was in a bedding store in the Tysons area, which I ended up buying from them in the end. Then, there was an astronomy Meetup out at the Air & Space Museum out in Chantilly, so I was like I'm already out in Tysons, and in the 11 years living in the DMV, I need to visit this location of Air & Space. The astronomy Meetup was canceled due to overcast weather, which I didn't realize until after I got there, but I enjoyed the museum until closing time. I weighed options and saw a coffee & comedy Meetup even further from my home in Manassas, which I decided to do since the astronomy event was canceled, and I had already driven all that way. Experience at Jirani: This was a cute coffee house in historic downtown Manassas. The iced chai was excellent, and the staff was friendly. Then, the comedy at nearby ART Factory was great too as was the museum which had some free wine & hors d'oeuvres. If I'm ever in Manassas, I'd definitely try to get back to Jirani!

So this is my second time to this establishment. Came with coworkers who all say it's a great local…read morespot. They normally come in the morning. Today we're here at 1:30pm. The boy working behind the counter with the eyebrow piercing was for no other term rude. The screen menus were not working and my coworker mentioned it and the worker said "If you look around there are other places the menu is." Which rub me wrong but maybe he was just joking in a weird sarcasm way. So I order one of the monthly special lattes and ask for it blended because it's afternoon and warm and it's more of a treat now than a coffee time. He audibly scoffed, rolled his eyes and said "you want it blendeeeed?" I said yes please. He then proceeded to mumble under his breath "great now I gotta clean that." So yeah the customer friendliness leaves a bit to be desired.

I've tried calling multiple times (at least 4), left a voicemail, and sent an email with no…read moreresponse. I visited on Sunday, March 22 during a soccer tournament with my son and his friend for a quick bite. Before ordering, I specifically asked our server, Antonio, how long the food would take. He told us 5-10 minutes. We waited patiently for about 20 minutes before I went to check on our order, only to be told that the kitchen hadn't even started it. He said we will refund tomorrow, and that he didn't have the authority and that it would be processed "tomorrow." He didn't take my name, number, or any information so it was unclear how that would even happen. On top of that, his attitude was dismissive and unprofessional, making it feel like I was inconveniencing him just for asking about an order and how will he keep track on who he's refunding while we had already been waiting! This experience was extremely frustrating and disappointing especially with kids waiting. Lack of communication, poor service, and no follow-up make this feel like a complete rip-off.

First time at Cuppi!…read more Food/drink: -salmon lox bagel with salad: it was laid out quite pretty/lovely. It was delicious, not as much smooshed in items as other places I've been to, but still good! -vanilla latte (sugar free which was a plus!): solid and yummmy -americano: goood! Service: -the staff was friendly, helpful and prompt! Ambience: -very cafe vibe and loved the decor, it was cute and well lit! Overall: -would definitely come back here : )

This was a cute little spot. Stopped in and got a breakfast sandwich and iced coffee. The people…read morewere friendly.

About a 1.15: I was really excited to check out Bear and Swan Coffee, a small mobile coffee truck…read morethat serves the NoVA area - they're pretty good in updating their weekend schedule, so we were able to find them easily. I was sad to see that they don't offer 'housemade' pastries anymore, as I remember seeing in their past photos; their menu for their offerings was clearly updated. In addition, the drinks that we ordered were just not good at all: +the Toasted Marshmallow Latte - prepared with 2 shots of espresso, choice of milk, and a housemade toasted marshmallow syrup; this tasted like watered down coffee with no 'toasted marshmallow' taste; coffee could have been prepared strong, and we did ask for 'extra hot', but received it regular temperature +Witch's Potion - an apple cider with chai, topped with a dash of cinnamon; probably one of the worst ciders we've had - wasn't really sure the mixture with the chai, but this just seemed like it was an improperly steeped tea that did not have any flavor The staff were friendly, and there seemed to be local patrons who come here on a regular basis. The blue mobile truck is very cute, and they had some seating available with nice fall decor. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, but no dice, Bear and Swan. +watered down lattes +avoid the ciders +friendly service +updated schedule on their social media

Stopped by this coffee truck in the parking lot of the Hunt Valley Swim Club. They are located in…read morethe West Springfield Burke area. There is plenty of parking. You can easily stop by if you're in the area. Their schedule changes so check their social media beforehand. The couple was friendly and kind. I ordered the cherry vanilla latte that I enjoyed. It was tasty and pretty. Also tried the chocolate croissant. It looks like they have fall drinks so I will be trying pumpkin next time. They have a small seating area where you could have your coffee and pastry with a friend.

I absolutely love this cozy coffee shop! The service is fantastic, and the coffee, croissants,…read morebagels and ambiance are amazing!! Recommend!!!

I reviewed 29th Parallel Coffee back in 2015 - but when I did - it was located off of U.S. 50 in…read morethe City of Fairfax (VA). This morning I saw a "coffee" sign in the retail complex I was in - in Fairfax Station - so I went in to grab some more caffeine after breakfast - turns out it is a "29th Parallel Coffee." Apparently the location that used to be in Fairfax City - up and relocated to Fairfax Station - since my original 2015 review is attached to this business listing. It feels smaller on the inside compared to the previous location. I ordered a large cold brew with Half n' Half. I guess they were out of translucent cups - as the cold brew was served up in a paper cup. There is are a few small tables inside, and free WiFi for those needing to do some work. Cold brew was pretty good overall. Paid with Apple Pay. #29thParallelCoffee