Coffee & Tea in Virginia, United States

1805 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23223, United States

“A must visit if you are in Richmond, VA! Built in an old firehouse, the brick ambience paying homage to Richmond's history, there are many great spots to enjoy your cup of coffee and pastry. While a bit pricey, the pastries are absolutely delicious-- I highly recommend the croissants and biscuit sandwiches.”

21631 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA 20166, United States

“Place with a good vibe. I tried avocado toast and mango smoothie. Avocado toast could have been better. Mango smoothie was actually good. I didn’t try any coffee there though. Their restrooms are very clean and well maintained.”

14240 Centreville Square, Centreville, VA 20121, United States

“The cafe is cool and all. The baked goods are good but their pumpkin spice latte sucks. Tastes nothing like pumpkin. Has a very metallic taste. Please change your syrup or whatever you are using”

230 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046, United States

“Rare Bird Coffee is a "rare" sight in the heart of Falls Church area. A quaint coffee bistro in a rusty, idyllic street, where other shops/restaurants such as Dogwood Tavern are located. What I ordered: Cardamom Vanilla Latte. It was so-so and while I probably would not try again, I recommend giving it a go if it's your first time grabbing something on the menu, as it was me. 2/5 stars overall. My recommendation: go on the weekends, specifically on Saturday. The local FC farmer's market runs from 9-12 on Saturdays and is easily within walkable distance of here. There's also a nicely-designed, upscale Harris Teeter's here which is a bit closer to the market, so you can also knock out grocery shopping at the same time. Parking: I took pictures and figured out there's an attached parking lot behind the coffee shop in question. A small entranceway leads off to the back, and sufficient parking there. When driving from the main road, you can take a right (and left into the lot) when you see Rare Bird's on your street-side. I did not know of this, and instead took a turn one street early; but that worked out well, as there's *another* lot there as well. Free 2-hour parking, just avoid the reserved spots and you should be good to go. Ambiance: 4/5 stars. A semi-grand, open seating (albeit in a sunny spot) near the storefront of the coffee shop. I've never sat here, but it appears packed most of the time I come here. There's also a secluded nook if you take a right from the entrance, which leads to a few tables and a calmer, more "relaxed" ambiance, likewise looking into the Main Street (see included photo). I haven't sat here, but I could easily see myself busting out my laptop along with a latte (maybe) and riding the web on the coattails of the complementary wifi for a good while here, without anyone tapping you on the shoulder and reminding you it's about time to hit the road, you freeloader you. So far I've come here three or so times, all on weekend afternoons. My recommendation would be to come early(ish) and to check the store hours beforehand, as they do close earlier than expected at times. All in all, their lattes here are nothing to write home about, and I've certainly had better ones elsewhere, in more hole-in-the-wall places. The Cardamom Vanilla latte I had, which is supposed to be their crown jewel or some such, was rather lackluster to me and borderline mediocre, meaning it barely squeezed by in the taste test. So don't expect anyone to hit anything out the park, and you should be solid. Their ambiance is spot on, and I like the ample sunlight and cooled interior on summer days, provides a noteworthy respite. The FC Main Street is right outside, and I would highly recommend going for a stroll, maybe get some ice cream on the way at the nearby shop (same side of the street). All in all, solid ambiance, good palate-cleanser lattes, and try to manage expectations and you might very well end up pleasantly surprised.”

945 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States

“Very cute coffee shop with plenty of seating. It was definitely a busy Sunday morning when we went but it was worth the wait. I had an iced americano and it definitely was very bold! Everyone else had lattes and they all enjoyed them!”

4801 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012, United States

“What has happened to Starbucks? I use to spend $2500/yr on Starbucks coffee and was always looking forward to my next Starbucks experience. Now, not so much. For the past 6+ years, I've seen such a decline in the quality of service from years ago. Being in the customer service industry for over 35 years, it just tears me up to see such a disregard for the customer experience and a commitment to serving the customer. Case in point, this Starbucks location is (what I would presume), not up to a standard. From the staff dressed in attire that presents a disheveled and non professional appearance, with a lack of providing the product the customer asks for (asked for a bold coffee and they said they were out but had medium or light brew available), to how the main public area isn't clean or maintained, and the restrooms being unkept, etc. The Starbucks experience is a true disappointment all around (not only this store but i see this throughout the chain). I suppose this is the result of accepting mediocrity.”

1690 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601, United States

“Always fast friendly service at this location. However, portion size has become a bit of a problem. Whip cream, or not, Venti is 20 ounces. We reached an all time low on this order measuring in at 14 ounces each. It’s great coffee. Can we get what we pay for though?”

3177 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202, United States

“Can I just get a full cup of coffee?”

22763 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States

“Koffee Kup used to be my go to breakfast place before I moved. It’s still good but it’s not quite as good and has changed. Today I found out that they no longer have sliced fried potatoes with onions. Always what I ordered. Instead they only have fried cubed potatoes which I never ordered. Getting rid of one of their best breakfast items is not a welcome or positive change. I also asked for my corned beef hash to be cooked extra crispy. That’s not what I got. Maybe not being a regular anymore results in folks not cooking something the way you want it. I didn’t complain and went with the flow. When I go back I’ll emphasize it again and send it back to be cooked more. Service was excellent as usual.”

450 N Washington St Ste F, Falls Church, VA 22046, United States

“Avocado toast appeared as if no effort was made to make it look more appealing and inviting and you can see how English breakfast looks like too. The atmosphere was quite pleasant, but the service didn’t stand out in any particular way. Coffee was ok too.”