I really love this place! The staff are super friendly and it's a cozy place to hang out. My husband got a smoothie and I got an iced coffee. They were both great! I will definitely be back to try some more things on the menu. read more

I came here with 3 friends and we all loved it! The food was very good and the atmosphere was very cool and laid back. They had games to play like tic tac toe and cards against humanity. It was a very cool place and I'll be sure to come back again! read more

I've been coming to American Brew for close to 2 years now and it's always been a fantastic experience! Brought a date in for breakfast on Monday and we split the Morning Hash. Not only did they split it for us, they straight up presented both halves to us as if we both ordered entrees! Fantastic presentation and quality service given by wonderful humans. Highly recommend! read more

Awesome whiskey bar! Live guitar entertainment, service was personable and efficient, add a great atmosphere for an overall wonderful experience. Definitely a repeat location! read more

American Brew - Breakfast and coffee with the Gilmore Girls promotional going on. Seasonal Irish pumpkin coffee blows PSL's out of the water! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Went to this coffee shop twice. Both times the food has come out excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. It seemed that the staff cared about their job, the quality of the food put out, and how the customers were treated. This is a very relaxing, laid back coffee shop. I will probably return, no issues observed at this time. read more

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Food and drinks are over priced. The decor is super cute but that's about the only thing going for it. Food is hit or miss and the service is slow. I love the vibe they are trying to go for with the food/whisky/coffee but it falls short on the delivery. read more

The honey cinnamon latte was very good, but it is a bit pricey. I ordered it with almond milk instead of regular milk. The size is a small size cup of coffee, and the price was $7 and some change, the regular price for that nowadays is around $5. read more

Love the vibe, the food is great(a little pricey) and the cofee and service is always excellent.

The espresso was burnt. When i informed the lady, she was rude and didn't want to remake it. The other employees are extremely rude as well; therefore, leaving me to just leave and have no interest in returning. The employees were more concerned about talking crap about the owner rather than engaging in their customers. I did learn quite a lot about the owners personal life through her employees. Rumor has it that the owner: consistently cheats on her husband who they were separate for a little while but then got back together, she supposedly lied about having a stalker, and treats anyone that works for her terribly. Apparently she just uses people until they finally quit and they're planning on banding together. That's what i learned during my short time sitting at the bar. So i guess if gossip is what you are after, then this is the place to be. read more

Awesome little spot. Tried the salted caramel latte and it was delish!!! Staff are very friendly and chatty. Went there for breakfast and was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food. Over all experience was awesome! read more

Great coffee and food with a hipster feel. Had a great service and not a lot a places around here know how to make a great Cap/latte read more

Better than Starbucks.. this place is local, the service was great aaaand they serve alcohol! read more

American Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Atmosphere - 5 stars Coffee - 1 star, pour over was cold not even lukewarm Staff - 3 stars, not really friendly and inviting but also not rude. Would possibly try again but not in a hurry. read more

Mmmm coffee. Good coffee. I love coffee. Nice staff and a nice but small selection of coffee

Just opened at a new, larger spot. Try the breakfast burrito, it's delicious! Sized just right to leave you satisfied. Coffee and tea are excellent as well. Pair the great menu with the local focus and it's a win! read more

The service was terrible. We sat at the bar and didn't even get served until after sitting there for 15 min. It took an additional 35 minutes for our food to come out. Everyone that came in after us got their food before us. The staff was very slow moving and barley spoke to the customers. The food was not good, we barely ate any of it. Would not recommend. read more

After reading the reviews, I thought I found a serious coffee place nearby, where we could enjoy a solid cup of joe. I could not have been more wrong and the service was truly horrific. Its supposed to be some sort of hipster coffee & whiskey experience, was devoid of the soul the name and atmosphere promises to be. As an owner of several hospitality businesses, I was shocked at the unfriendliness and unprofessionalism of the barrista. The moment we walked in, she looked at us like we had just walked into her living room uninvited, and it did not take long to find out why. Her friends were there gossiping about her roommate, who is dating one of her best guy friends. It was hard not to hear the entire conversation - more on that later. Back to walking in. We came in with the Sunday New York Times in hand, with which my husband sat down with at the only comfortable looking area in the bar. I stood at the bar for a minute or two until the barrista finally asked me what I wanted- to which I replied two mochas please. Strangely she asked me if I wanted hot chocolate or a mocha flavored latte with coffee. I told her that latter, walked over to sit next to my husband and picked up a section of the paper to read. It took a good five minutes for her to make the mochas and in watching her I thought it was strange for a place to put themselves out as a serious coffee bar with craft whiskey to be using hershey's chocolate for mochas...nevertheless I shrugged it off in anticipation of a great mocha. The barrista came out with our coffees in paper cups with tops on, to which I asked did she not have coffee mugs to serve in. Her reply about floored me...she said she didn't think we were staying and wanted our coffee to go! I thought to myself, is that what she wants?!? Should we walk out now? Do people normally walk in with a paper and sit down only to rush out with their coffee in hand? Does she even know that a Sunday paper is not a relic from a time gone-by but does in fact still exist? Perhaps leaving would have been the better choice, because what happened next was shameful. I asked her to put my husbands coffee in a mug and I would keep mine. She did and returned with his coffee. Fine, right?!? No! The barrista proceeds to go back behind the bar and carry on her conversation interrupted by our entrance. The barrista begins telling her friends the entire story of her roommate, whom she described as "old" at 30 (qualifying this comment by stating she was 24) and "crazy obsessed" with her best guy friend (who was also only 24). We are both much older than her and found that comment to be disrespectful. She shared every text message exchange she was having with her best guy friend to all of us in the room and commenting that she did not want to live with her roommate anymore because of her supposed obsession with said guy friend and her roommate's desire to have children with said guy friend and on and on and on. I felt sorry for the roommate and guy friend to have their lives so publicly talked about and on display as fodder for the barrista's personal enjoyment over the situation. The barrista carried on the entire 15 minutes we sat there, texting her guy friend and then sharing the exchange and her opinions of the situation and people as color commentary. To finish off the experience I went up to the bar to pay. I had earlier noted that the sign said $5 for lattes and then listed other flavors like mocha. I did not realize the 75 under the 5 meant a mocha was an extra 75 cents, which for the region and the quality of ingredients is crazy- I'd expect that at Intelligentsia in Venice, CA and would pay it for their quality in every cup. I can get a far superior cup of joe in a better hipster-esque environment up at the establishment in Hilltop North and would drive that far to avoid ever going back to this place. Thanks! read more

Came here for coffee and whiskey. My husband and I were not disappointed! I got an almond milk dirty chai and he got a cold brew. Afterwards, we each got a flight of whiskey. Thanks for the beverages! read more

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The coffee is okay. I waited 15 minutes for two cups of coffee and they weren't even right. I wanted an iced coffee and my boyfriend wanted a hot chai latte and when we got our order mine was hot and his was iced. A chai latte on ice is not very good. read more

Great coffee and excellent service. Like their coffee rewards program don't have to drink 30 drinks to get a free cup either! Have not tried the food but what I saw come out looked yummy. Parking is tricky, may need to neighborhood park if busy. read more

I've been eyeing this place from across the country. They first opened up right after I left the Hampton Roads area so when I had to come back for a work trip, I had to stop by. I sat at the bar for a few hours doing some work and chatting with the barista while consuming about 5 cups of coffee and a delicious breakfast. This place is fantastic and I'm just sad that I don't live in the area because I'd be in there a few times a week read more

Seriously an amazing atmosphere!!! I got the Build Your Own Burrito and a mocha latte. It was so delicious!!! My coffee was so good i went and ordered another one- the cinnamon honey latte. Once again that was delicious! The burrito was dreamy. I need to recreate it! The staff was super sweet and friendly too. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Love the location, not a fan of the service. Food is mediocre. Nice views but that's just about it.

This is a coffee house is so much more! The many varieties of whiskey make it a place everyone can enjoy, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. I can't wait till the weather gets nicer and we can enjoy coffee outside. read more

Popped in while visiting from San Diego. Great atmosphere to sit and work a bit while enjoying breakfast! Breakfast burrito was fantastic. Americano was okay. Would definitely be a fun place to come to on a regular if I was a local. It appears there may be some expansion out back which be nice on a warm evening. Recommend this as a fun place to hang with friends! Bring your favorite board game!! read more

A great location, with a unique concept. It was very warm and cozy inside. I met iwth my book club here, and it was great for a group of about 8 of us. Any larger would have been difficult as a result of the size of the location. Coffee was fantastic! I will definitely be back. read more

Not sure this place is my cup of tea. On shore drive and they mainly serve coffee (great quality) and whiskey. I was with my daughter on a quest to hit every coffee place in Hampton roads that doesn't also have lotto tickets. But why the four stars, because the coffee was good, the service was friendly and they had vintage, think 1940/50/60's era national geographics. Very cool. As for my daughter, no she does not get whiskey, as for me, every time I have drank whiskey it ends in a fight, last time was drinking Jamison's in a place in Dorchester section of Boston in 1984, it did not end well for me, so no whiskey, ever. But if you like reading a classic magazine, having whiskey, do not get mean drinking whiskey, and like friendly folks, give it a try. read more

Stopped by American Brew on Wednesday afternoon February 14. There were quite a few people there but most of them were busy on their computers. There were 2 women behind the coffee bar chatting with a young couple. We sat down at a table and waited for a server. After sitting there for over 10 minutes not being acknowledged and watching the 2 women behind the bar chatting with one another, we got up and walked out as one of the women shouted out "Thanks for coming. Have a nice day". What!?! Sorry, we won't be back which is sad because we had such a positive visit there in the fall. read more

Friendly and social employees! Amazing açaí bowls, sandwiches, and coffee! Been here twice now and it's my new fav spot

There's only one thing better than coffee and thats whiskey. Nice chill atmosphere where you can enjoy coffee, whiskey and good conversation. The staff here are always friendly warm and welcoming. The store is very clean and well maintained. read more

We have been coming to American Brew for a couple years and today was by far the worst experience we've ever had. Probably most importantly, they are definitely pushing the sanitary/state guidelines for COVID. They did occasionally wipe down the tables. But the workers either had masks that didn't fit and sunk down below their noses or mouths. Or they pulled them down to talk with customers and make orders. One of the workers had been pulling her mask up and down (naturally touching her face) and then restocking the plastic utensils by touching the eating side of them. In terms of service, they got my drink order wrong. I don't know how an iced oat milk latte with vanilla sounds like a vanilla chai? The barista proceeded to tell me that I was wrong. I know what I ordered. My biggest frustration is with their order call-out system. I ordered two drinks and two food items. I proceeded to wait for 30 minutes when come to find out my food had been sitting on the back wall the entire time. No one bothered to ask me what I was waiting for. The owner walked by me multiple times and said nothing. I finally inquired about my order when I noticed people who ordered after me got food. They proceeded to tell me that they had called my name and I missed it. Ok, I understand that I may have missed my name being called over the loud live band but why not call out the order again when you've noticed it has been sitting there for 30 minutes. Not to mention the burrito got soggy and my power bowl had dry old chicken in it and was either skimped on several ingredients or missing them completely. Coffee is great, when the order is right. Food is hit or miss, especially when there's a crowd, and the customer service is atrocious. I recommend that they get a more effective order call out system or that they gain some awareness on orders and/or customers that have been waiting. read more

**UPDATE: They now provide a high chair for use which is appreciated. ** I would disagree that this place is kid friendly as they don't provide high chairs or booster seats, etc. Also, with the weather warming up, I was looking forward to sitting outdoors on their patio to eat, however, there was an old game of corn hole and random chairs and benches scattered out there. I had no place to set my food and all the picnic tables were in a pile in the side yard. Avocado toast seemed to be made differently this time as well. Overall, I would say this place lacks consistency in service, food and environment, and is not kid friendly. I won't be going back there with my child. read more

I drove down from Newport News because I had a few places I wanted to go in the Virginia Beach area. We don't have a lot of local coffee shops in our area and I was so excited to try this place as it had great reviews. It has a nice atmosphere. I ordered a latte to go. From the time I ordered to the time I walked out of the door it was 23 minutes. There were two girls behind the counter. One who was nonstop making coffee and one who was just kind of walking around. Latte was decent. It was a tad expensive though. $6 and some change for a 12 oz latte. I don't think I'll go back. read more

Really cute new interior... too bad I will not be going here again. Today I experienced one of the rudest baristas I've ever encountered (and before I moved to VA Beach, I lived in NY and LA!). When it was my turn to order, I said hello and asked how she was doing. She offered nothing in response- no "fine thanks, how are YOU today, etc". I proceeded to order a latte for my husband, then asked if they make a decaf coffee, as I'm pregnant and can't have caffeine. She stared at me not even trying to hide her annoyance and said, "we can... if that's what you REALLY want." Taken aback by her blatant attitude, I explained that yes, that was indeed what I wanted, which is why I asked if it was on the menu. With a roll of her eyes, she responded that she'd have to go in a supply closet and get it. Look- I've worked in food service. I get that it's not always the most thrilling and that sometimes certain requests are irksome, but never would I EVER treat any customer with such disdain. I walked right out of there. What a snotty place! And btw- I know decaf sucks! I don't need to feel even worse about that being my only option. read more

I went to this coffee spot on a trip with my wife to Virginia Beach. The place is unique in that they serve both coffee and whiskey (can be had either separately or combined). I decided on a pour over (no whiskey) and it was delicious. The accompanying scone was also very good. The coffee is from Three Ships Coffee Roasters (a local spot that is also great). The barista, Kristi, was very friendly and fun to talk to while me and my wife enjoyed our coffee and scones. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town. read more

You must be smoking something if you think that you can charge $4 for an Americano with only two shots of expresso. I have Americanos at the best coffee shops around the country and this does not warrant almost double what others charge. I guess you can do that because your customers don't know any better (i.e. Virginia Beach is relatively new to specialty coffee houses). read more

Great coffee, great food, great service. Best thing about this place whiskey after work.

I'm a coffee person. They know how to make a great coffee. The food was ok. Nice presentation on the plates. Very nice barista. Great specialty drink list like honey peach mimosa. I love Bellinis so I will be back to try that. Seems like it would be a nice place to meet up with friends for morning coffee. read more

Love the look of he place. Rustic, and very comfortable. I got a latte and it was delivered to my seat and very tasty.

Their ingredients are fresh and REAL. A honey cinnamon latte is really honey, cinnamon, espresso and milk. They have non-dairy milk as well. They also support the best local BBQ I've had in Virginia Beach. read more