Top 5 Coffeehouses in Virginia

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.”

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?”

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.”

9650 Main St #46, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States

“Good: + Great service and atmosphere. + Nice tables and power outlets for work and study. Not so good: - The chairs are less comfortable. - They give pagers to customers after ordering and the constant beeping sounds are annoying in coffee shop environment. - The food and coffee was okay but way too expensive. Here’s the breakdown: ethio anarobic pour over: $9 sausage roll: $3.75 subtotal: $12.75 va+fairfax tax 10%: $1.28 tip: $2.10 total: $16.13 comparing to similar ordering from caffe amouri, cheaper price better breakfast adventure java anaerobic hand pour: $5.67 sausage egg cheese english muffin: $5.18 subtotal: 10.85 tip: 1.63 total: 12.48”

205 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046, United States

“When visiting our cousins, they took us to this place and we fell in love!! I’m sad there’s not one near me. There are so many different options for food, drinks and treats. Food was fresh and delicious and I could have spent hours there. One of the best lattes I have also had and absolutely cannot wait to go back for more!”

4543 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, United States

“Such a beautiful cafe with good atmosphere and great quality breakfast. Customer service is very excellent. Eggs and pen cakes Was amazing . Excellent cafe. Coffee was excellent. I am a heavy breakfast guy and this cafe one of best in Alexandria ,VA .”

2206 Fontaine Ave Ext, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States

“Old chai tea. So gross. Had to throw it out. Didn’t have time to ask for a refund.”

5251 John Tyler Hwy suite 6, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States

“The Coffeehouse has an amazing atmosphere with lots of antique coffee decor. The workers are not only friendly but offered input on what we might like (and what might be a good option to bring home to my toddler - I went with one of the soups and it was a big hit). The coffee, food, and hot coca are all delicious. Highly recommend stopping here!”

14569 Potomac Mills Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192, United States

“Love this place! The space itself is cute and inviting. The ice cream flavors (and cone flavors: birthday cake and red velvet among them) are unique and tasty! I love their Early Gray Tea flavored ice cream. Their bubble teas are on point too! I tried a warm almond milk tea with boba and a mango green tea with mango bursting bubbles. Both were delicious! My husband loved their strawberry lemonade and the bourbon vanilla ice cream, and he is very picky about his food/ drink selection! I’m so glad they’ve opened here in Woodbridge!”

1601 Willow Lawn Dr, Richmond, VA 23230, United States

“This as many had a beautiful setting, with associates greeting you with smiles. The aroma of fresh coffee was relaxing. My purchase included two cups, one for my wife and one for me. A quiet setting with plenty of seats available as others scurry in for their injection of fresh cup of coffee. Quite music 🎶 played in the background. How blessed we are to start our journey ❤️ of the day knowing that God loves us all so much. Share some love and kindness in your space. Pay it forward, and it will return to you 100 times. Be blessed, and remember to follow me for another travelers stop. Thanks for reading...see you again soon! Ciao!”

201 Waters Pl Ste 110, Culpeper, VA 22701, United States

“This cafe offers excellent espresso drinks, hot or iced. Carefully prepared with nice coffee beans and top-quality milk. I keep it simple with whole milk lattes, the milk is always nicely foamed and velvety. Delicious! Some of the best coffee I've had in Virginia and certainly the best in Culpeper. The cafe staff are friendly, helpful and they do an excellent job. The shared setting with Velo Concepts, a space-aged bike shop with carbon frames, is probably not for everyone. I've been in many times over the past several years and have not been warmly received, the white guy at the bicycle counter has never once said hello to me or even looked up. Despite not feeling welcomed by the bicycle counter the coffee is good enough to make it worthwhile.”