Love this place! I've been trying to visit this coffee and whiskey shop for a while and I finally got the chance to hit it twice in less than two weeks. The first opportunity was literally after the hurricane came through...some of the kitchen equipment wasn't working and the staff were super apologetic. I still snagged my iced coffee and had the chance to grab two cute American Brew t-shirts. First impression: very good. Fun and eclectic seating area with plenty of room for small to mid sized groups of people. Grab a cozy chair to sit and who your libation and read a book, or peruse your social media accounts. Long wood table makes room for larger groups to gather, socialize, play games etc... The bar has about 7 high backed stools to sit at and sneak a peek at the different whiskeys on the bar. It's a very cozy and fun little joint, and I'm glad I had the chance to check it out. If I'm on that side of VA beach, I'll be going there for my coffee fix for sure! Service: excellent, friendly, fast Food: I didn't order food so I'll have to come back and try the goods ;) Bar: scotch, whiskey (mostly) and a few assorted vodkas, gins etc... *seats 7 people max Seating: indoor (limited) groups of 4-6, and outdoor (corn hole and a chill area) Restroom: unknown didn't use it Cleanliness: very clean Swing in, grab a cup of mojo or have a drink after work and chat it up with your friends... either way this a fun place to check out. read more

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the BEST breakfast burrito we have ever had, not to mention the coffee is to die for. Love it here.

Unfortunately every single time I've eaten here it tastes like it could've been made at home. Always mediocre.

Nice place with good coffee and good food. Interesting artwork choice in the ladies' room.

Make sure you have time to spend if you are ordering food with your coffee. We stopped by for coffees and breakfast. We waited in line to order and then waited another an hour to have the food served. The inside and out are inviting and comfortable along with friendly servers. Come with a book, laptop, or work to complete since you will be here a while. We tipped at the counter, but that was a mistake due to extremely bad service. read more

Had brunch there on Father's day. Great food and coffee. Relaxed atmosphere? There is ample seating inside and out. Friendstaff.

This place is awesome. I loved the food, hot chocolate, customer service and the atmosphere. Definitely worth coming to again. My family also enjoyed the food read more

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I have always wanted to try this place. It's a great place for breakfast or brunch. Their acai yogurt fruit bowl is great. It could have used more granola and fruits. Friendly service. The seating is mostly a long single table with benches on both sides. You can have breakfast then walk the beach or Pleasure House Nature Center. read more

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For someone that is not the biggest coffee buff, I found American Brew to be a fresh interpretation of what a coffee shop can become. I would consider myself an avid whiskey fan, and this place definitely honors the whiskey advocates! I kept it simple with a breakfast burrito and a cold brew (it was a little too early for the whiskey) . You have the choice of bacon or sausage and wheat or white tortilla. The burrito is pretty hardy so bring your appetite; it definitely had a home cooked feel to it and was flavorful. The cold brew had a nice robust flavor and you can personalize your food and drink at a nearby condiment station. I would describe American Brew as a whiskey cafe with a down home kind of flare. The decor is rustic, the staff is friendly and you feel at ease no matter where you are from. I suggest reading the background story of American Brew and stopping by for a drink or two... It's worth it to slow down and relax. read more

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

I stopped in for a breakfast and coffee. My latte was tasty, and the sweet potato hash was tasty, healthy, and very filling to start the day. I'd highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Stopped by for a quick snack on our way to First Landing. I love the overall look of the place. Fair warning: there isn't a lot of seating inside, but there is plenty of outdoor sitting....which is conducive to warm summer mornings & bringing the doggos to breakfast but is also sort of tough in the cold winter months. But as long as you can work around the rush, this place is certainly worth a try! The menu includes anything from coffee to smoothies, açaí bowls to pancakes, the list goes on and on!! I ordered a Peanut Butter power smoothie and my friend ordered the Buff Chick wrap. Great reviews all around! I will say this place is a little on the pricey side, enough to where I wouldn't necessarily want to be stopping by every week. But, I already know I'll be frequenting this place during the summer! read more

Loved this place! So glad we were able to get in. The last time we attempted to visit the parking lot was FULL. This time the girls went at 7am on a Saturday. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and the food was AMAZING! Coffee also superb! Spacious and nicely decorated! Loved the feel of the whole place. We will be back for sure!!! read more

BREW da good time This place allowed dogs inside and out, which is amazing! We went in Saturday for breakfast and there was live music. All of the staff were super friendly and nice, and have us lots of treats for the doggies. The breakfast food tasted fresh, and was super yummy. I would kill for to be able to take home there brew sauce and could eat it with everything. I got the cinnamon honey coffee and it was probably one of the best lattes I've ever had. I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the area! read more

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

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Great breakfast spot right across from our stay and close to the beach. Got two coffee drinks one iced one hot, both tasted yummy. Also got two breakfast items which was the avocado toast with turkey sausage and a everything bagel breakfast sandwich. The Turkey wasn't as flavor as I would've liked but put all together it worked well. Atmosphere of the cafe was really cool, nice decor and very friendly staff. read more

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

Brilliant food, coffee and customer service when we stopped by for brunch today. Thank you Ashley and team. read more

American Brew - Avocado Toast and iced vanilla latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Ordered a cold brew with oat milk, tasted extremely sour. Took a look at the bottom and it was congealed. They put expired oat milk in my coffee. read more

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Cool Spot from the outside to the inside. I love that kind of healthy places, I wish the area offered more options like that one. It is a perfect place for friends, couples, families, laptop working... I have been many times, I love the healthy food and the vibe. Everything is really good but I specially love the Blueberry smoothie (finally I found a place where they do the smoothie with original fruit, normally I find everywhere very icy) and the avocado toast. Coffee and burrito are really good as well. If you go during weekend morning, they play some music inside. read more

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This coffee shop is absolutely adorable! Extremely affordable lattes and espresso drinks as well as a variety of delicious specials. I ordered two regular lattes, one banana pancake latte and a honey cinnamon latte. All were extremely good. I also ordered a berry nana smoothie which was exceptionally good. Great coffee spot right next to the entrance of the bridge. Centrally located near chics beach. I highly recommend stopping in for a iced or warm coffee on the way to the beach on a nice day! They also have a variety of mixed cocktails and drinks when I have attatched. Full bar and lots of whiskey options. If you are looking for a cocktail I have attached the menu below for quick reference. Great spot! read more

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We love to hit up American Brew early morning during a bike ride or on our way to the marina to paddle board! The coffees are delicious and the food never disappoints. The portions are perfect and the food is always fresh! It's super cute and cozy inside perfect for lingering for a little while and just enjoying your morning! read more

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Great lattes and brews. Friendly staff. It's in a fantastic location where you can grab your coffee and then go for a walk on the beach nearby. It's usually busy and it's a little bit of a long wait for food and drinks but both are definitely worth it! There's lots of space to relax and enjoy your food and drink but it's a little cozy at peak times so we usually just head to the beach for a calming walk. Awesome for a Saturday morning coffee! read more

Stop number 6 on the coastal coffee trail. Nice environment food and coffee were good. As someone with "parking situation anxiety" I was not diggin it still q good spot to grab a coffee and quick bite. read more

American Brew - Iced sugar free vanilla latte with raspberry peach muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Go to this place! Love the people, love the coffee/espresso & the location is outstanding. Here early on a Monday morning and was greeted with a smile and a delicious soy cappuccino. Stuck around for an amazing vegan sandwich that came out perfectly toasted with a just right avocado. Super good. Several vegan & vegetarian options here. The place was very clean & neat, love the decor. Had to wash my hands and the bathroom was spotless. Service was excellent. Very attentive. No negatives, I'll be back! I want to visit in the evening. Highly recommended! read more

Coffee lovers, want to hear a joke? Decaf. And no, my fellow connoisseurs, it's not written anywhere on the American Brew's menu. There is a time and place for decaf coffee; never, and definitely not here. These guys know what real coffee with a twist is. So, Reader, I see you may have some questions; - Let's talk coffee. Is it sourced & locally roasted? Yes! - And the food menu? A tasty selection? Definitely. - Sweet treats so good they're hard to avoid? Mmhmm! - Is the atmosphere kinda 'Netflix & Chill' but in a coffee spot? ...um yeah, sure!? - Ok, well then how hip is this place, like is it socially acceptable to bring my kids? Totally, there's a kids area! - How about parking outside, enough? Check. - I got a date with my laptop; free wifi? You know it. - Ok, toilets. Individual ones and are they clean? You bet! - Is there live music? Every Thursday eve. Well, if you didn't know, now you know! The kitchen is open Wednesday through Sunday, 7am-2pm. I'm not sure if the kitchen stayed open yesterday because we (a group of eight) arrived ten minutes before 2pm, but if it did - we're really grateful! Let's talk food. There were a few 'Buff chicks', 'American Heroes' and a few bowls on the table, and within minutes, nothing left. We came hungry. I didn't hear a bad word out of anyone, so it must have been good. I picked up the Three Ships cold brew coffee, ordered the Morning Hash bowl and the Pumpkin scone. Delicious! We ordered more than a few rounds of coffee and drinks which warranted the baristas comment, "y'all drink a lot of coffee!" It's a shame we couldn't start a tab and settle at the end. Nevertheless, we drank our way through a fair bit of the menu, but I had to try a lil summin' summin' before leaving after reading J David H's reviews and photos. I wanted a latte with a shot of whiskey - but unfortunately, no almond milk or Soy milk (I'm not hipster, I'm lactose intolerant - yeah, one of THEM punks). I don't think this is stocked here at all having read previous reviews and tips. Instead, I ordered a black coffee with a shot of Salted Caramel Crown Royal. It still went down well! Overall, I'm glad we made the trip from Hampton. It wasn't cheap, but what you will get is good quality, locally sourced coffee, homemade food, an awesome whiskey and alcohol selection, lovely staff and a great spot to hang out with friends. Coffee. Whiskey. Community. American Brew ticks all the boxes. In case you're not convinced and haven't converted over to the dark side; coffee with a shot of whiskey is like a high five in your mouth that gives you super powers. If you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for!? read more

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The American Brew has slid down the road to the foot of the Lesner Bridge. They offer a unique concept of coffee, whiskey, drafts and protein shakes. Also casual fitness chat around the bar. Parking may be challenging at times. Keep in mind they do have a lot in back too! Lot was tidy, but landscaping is needed badly. The exterior of the building could use a sprucing up of a coat of paint once the dust settles from nearby bridge construction. NEW to this location is a kitchen offering healthy breakfast options of bowls & more. Rae formerly of Commune is the chef. I saw some amazing items flowing out of the kitchen, but I have yet to try. Today's order was a Creme Brûlée latte w/ shot of vanilla Crown Royal. BONUS the beans are from Three Ships. Super yum and enjoyed at their bar. The new location offers close to the same space with the added patio once completed. There are comfy chairs and even a small kids play area. One of the most chill coffee shops you will find at the beach. Awesome atmosphere with great staff and even live music on Thursday eve. Branded merchandise is also available. I'm so excited for owner Ashley and crew. Their location is fantastic! read more

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Finally got to try American Brew. I am a big fan of the location and the aesthetics of the place. It's right next to the Lynnhaven inlet and just across the street from chick beach/the bay. It's the perfect location and so cute! I loved the outdoor seating under the big live oak tree, indoor seating looked comfortable too. I got the salted caramel iced latte with oatmilk and my partner got an iced cafe latte with oatmilk. I really enjoyed mine, it wasn't too sweet, but the coffee had a good flavor. I will say it isn't the best coffee I've ever had, but it was good enough for a grab and go coffee for me. For food I got The Veteran sandwich, which is basically a BLT with a basil aioli on rosemary bread. I added an egg to it as well. I loved all the insides of the sandwich, everything was so fresh and yummy. I was a big fan of the basil aioli, too. My only complaint was with the bread. The only thing that made it "rosemary bread" was that when they toasted their regular bread they added a shit ton of butter and rosemary just on the outside. It was a mess and was too greasy to eat as a real sandwich. I liked the idea and the flavor profile, but half the rosemary fell off of the bread. My partner got the Chics Bay Flatbread. It was naan bread with buffalo sauce, onion, spinach, and mozzarella. He added chicken to it too, which I thought was a good choice. I would definitely give this place another shot. It was slightly more expensive than I expected, but the freshness and location is something to be considered. read more

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I tried to give this place a fair shake, but it's just bad. The whole place is a disorganized mess that pretends the mess is part of the charm. It's not charming... it's dirty. The food is mediocre and the service is literally non-existent, yet this place has the nerve to add the tip to your bill. Hey American Brew: a tip is given at the customer's discretion based on good service! My coffee was served between the barista's on-going conversation with her friend and I definitely got the feeling that being a customer was a bother. The coffee tasted old and burnt. Don't waste your money or your time on this semi-functional house of health code violations. read more

American brew is a cute coffee shop! The inside is a nice, western rustic vibe. I ordered an iced coffee & chose from the many flavors available. They had creme brûlée, vanilla, rose, caramel & more. It only took a couple of minutes for them to make. It was pretty busy since it was a Sunday morning. The place is clean & well taken care of. There are couches, picnic tables and high top counters to sit at. read more

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We accidentally stumbled upon this place one day after a walk. The inside is decorated very cozily and the staff is very nice. Warning: the parking lot is VERY small. We have been here a few times as they have many breakfast options and tons of coffee drinks. Their coffee is delicious and most everything my husband and I have gotten to eat here has been good. However, I tried something new this last time and was very disappointed. I ordered the Oklahoma which advertises a rosemary wheat bread which I assumed meant rosemary baked into the bread but instead it was wheat bread with random pieces of rosemary sprinkled on it, which made it crunchy and strange. They also salt and peppered the bread which left it very salty tasting and gritty. The combination of flavors in the inside of the sandwich was good though. The bread just unfortunately ruined it for me. This could have been just a fluke. My husband really enjoyed his Brewritto though. I would definitely come here again (I would just order something else to eat). I would also recommend this place to anyone looking for breakfast and coffee. read more

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I come here for breakfast more than any other breakfast spot. I LOVE IT. If you're in a hurry, I recommend calling in your order because service is hit or miss, but if you're not in a hurry then enjoy a drink / coffee and the fun ambiance! Food is great. My fav things to order are the avocado toast (add egg & bacon), their pancakes, açaí bowl, power bowl, and their chicken sandwich. But i love everything on their menu. Soo good read more

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This place has such a cool vibe. Their coffee is good and they have SO many flavor options, which I have tried many. They also have one of the best breakfast burritos around. read more

Always have to get the avocado toast!!! I've never been to a coffee shop that you can also get cocktails from. I love it and have recommended it to everyone that asks where to get a good coffee late! read more

American Brew - Avocado toast and iced coconut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

American Brew is a fun, urban cafe right near the water in Virginia Beach! The vibe is super causal cool. They offer a variety of coffee and drink options as well as breakfast/brunch foods. On certain weekends, they also offer live music. I ordered a breaker bowl and iced coffee. Both were high quality! I was pleasantly surprised to discover a place with so much character in Virginia Beach. I'm always on the hunt for new spots! My one disappointment is American Brew's limited hours as well as the lack of space. I've noticed so many places around here close early! I think Brew will be really successful opening their doors into the evenings. Definitely a fun spot to check out! read more

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Stopped in here to grab a gift card for a friend. While in, I ended up grabbing one of the special coffees. I had the iced Snickerdoodle Latte and that was one of the most delicious drinks I've had in a while! Staff was friendly in helping me make a decision since I hadn't been there before and the price was great! I have driven by all the time but never had the chance to stop in. I will definitely be a returning customer. read more

The food is amazing here! If you're looking for something healthier and delicious this is the place to go. Their coffee menu is great as well, with fun new concoctions brewed monthly. The atmosphere is very chill and the staff is super friendly. Definitely recommend to anyone and everyone and will be stopping in next time I'm in the area. read more

I. Love. This. Place. Good vibes. Perfect place to stop and grab a fun coffee and sit and talk. It's just a great atmosphere and the coffee is really good and I just want to curl up on one of the chairs and never leave because it's cozy. read more

Came here for the soft opening. It was a lot of fun! Nice size. Cozy. The décor and music were awesome. Kind of a hipster/Arizona/nature-ish type vibe. They Serve three ships coffee and their cold brew! Not much of a coffee drinker but I hear wonderful things about Three ships anddd about cold brew coffee. So, points! When we were there I think they were working on their license to serve alcohol. I want to come back once they start serving Whiskey. Because #duh. Really like this place. Its in the vicinity of where I beach in the summer so I totally see myself coming here a lot. read more

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Went to American brew for the first time last week for brunch. They have coffee during the day and a whiskey bar in the evening. I ordered a nitro cold brew and it had great flavor and a good price for size. My mom got the honey and lavender latte and gave great reviews. For food, I had the veteran, and my parents ordered French toast and a bagel sandwich (pictures included). One recommendation for the bagel sandwich is to be on a fresher/fluffier bagel that tears well. I was so impressed with how delicious the food was because sometimes coffee shops focus more on the coffee. American brew makes great breakfast and I'm excited to come back and try more. The outside terrace space will be perfect for the upcoming months. Very great vibes overall. read more

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Was excited to come have a coffee here at the suggestion of a friend. As veterans we were happy to come support a place that supports veterans.We got there at 330 knowing they closed at 4 but we were only having coffee so no big deal. We were greeted with just to let you know we close soon. I responded that's ok we only want a cup of coffee." Her response was I just poured it out. We hesitated and she then said you can have a latte or an americano. Cold no eye-contact and seemed very bothered we were there. We got a latte and an americano. Very weak. I rarely write bad reviews but I find no excuse for poor customer service. Here's my title for the review Closes at 4 but customer service shuts down way before. Sorry hope this establishment is better most days. read more

Ambiance is quite nice but Unfortunately food is below mediocre. Cappuccino is bland, pancakes are tasteless. You can taste baking soda. I hope it gets better. read more

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

This place is one of the BEST coffee shops and restaurants I have ever been too. The brew's environment is one of a kind. The coffee is quality with so much flavor, the food was so fresh [everything made fresh] and flavored! The portion sizes are so generous and the staff is so kind and thoughtful. I appreciate a business with incredible customer service and honorable core values. I've traveled to many places and this place has made my top 5 list. read more

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

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