The gentleman serving was very nice and made me a stellar Brown Sugar Frappe. Wife got a Lavendar…read moreBlackberry Macha Latte. Both were super good! The rustic atmosphere makes it even better as it's nestled inside the Sperryville Marketplace. There's a nice spread out lounge to enjoy your drink and relax or you can check out the shops around.

I visited Firth River Coffee on Veterans Day. I inquired if they had cold brew - not seeing it on…read morethe menu. They do not offer cold brew - and was offered iced coffee - and so once again I had the conversation about why iced coffee is not even close to being cold brew. I ordered a cup of their darkest roast coffee - added some Half n' Half to the coffee. Good cup of coffee. Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. #FirthRiverCoffee

KenScale: 8.25/10 Visits: October 2025…read more Since moving to the DC metro area with my wife Jun a few years ago, one of our favorite fall activities has been to drive to Shenandoah National Park to enjoy the fall foliage. We made the same trip recently but it turned out to be a bust. Due to an unusually warm fall, the leaves have not turned color that much, and also with the government shutdown (meaning the park office could not collect entrance fees), the crowd was absolutely packed around hiking trails, with cars parked all over the roads where they were not supposed to be. After a quick hike to the Stony Mountain trail, Jun and I decided to call it a day and head over to get dinner at Sumac, a trailer operation inside Pen Druid Brewing. Little did we know that our experience at Sumac would turn out to the highlight of our trip! Run by chef Dan Gleason and his wife Abigail, Sumac has both a la carte options and a tasting menu at a reasonable $95 per person. If you want to explore the full range of dishes from the trailer, I highly recommend going with the latter. The food comes out in paper plates and you get plastic utensils, but there is nothing modest about the high level of execution displayed by the kitchen, using local ingredients from rural Virginia in a very skillful manner. A starter dish of tomatoes (playfully named Tomatoes' Last Waltz with chewy millets) was a nice surprise, and the grilled eggplant with pepper mayo and XO sauce was one of my favorite dishes from the tasting menu with its smoky flavor and texture that was spot-on. Who knew that a humble combination of napa cabbage, butternut squash and ricotta could create such a wonderful effect together? I certainly gained a renewed appreciation for the delightfully sweet butternut squash from the dish. Picanha steak with Amarosa potato fingerlings as well as black cod with lobster sherry sauce also wouldn't have felt out of place at other high-end restaurants. The desserts from the tasting menu were even more memorable. I was very fond of the pear cake with bay leaf cream (and pear is not even one of my favorite fruits), while Jun savored the acorn squash sundae with apple cider that more or less perfectly captured the fall flavor. If you are inclined to try the tasting menu, advance ticket sales last until the night of Wednesday for the upcoming weekend from Friday through Sunday so definitely plan ahead. You can complement your meal with beer, cider or natural wine options coming from Pen Druid Brewing; a glass of cider that I ordered turned out to be quite a nice pairing to the food. You can either grab an outdoor table behind the kitchen trailer or an indoor table inside the brewery and a staff member will deliver the dishes to you. Sumac was one of the most pleasant surprises of the year, and Jun and I are very excited to go back for a constantly changing seasonal menu for more. Who knew that you would find one of the most delicious food trailers in the Virginia countryside?

Sumac is such a neat concept! It is a wood fired kitchen just steps away from the Pen Druid…read morebrewery. You can grab some yummy beers and then partake in the Sumac menu. We came in early May and sat outside because it's so scenic there. The timing didn't quite work out for us to do the tasting menu, but we tried the potatoes, boo chop, black bass and pork belly. Everything was delicious and so interesting! My favorite bite was the perfectly seared black bass with such tender and flaky filet. It was served over a berry vinaigrette that was as pretty as it was yummy. My husband's favorite bite was the pork belly, which was smoked and decadent. It was served over a whey caramel and fermented oats, which was similar to a natto without the funky smell. It was jam packed with umami flavor and super interesting. I also liked the potatoes, which was cooked in pork fat and delicious, and the bok choy.

AMAZING coffee- they only sell regular cups of coffee for ONLY $2, and they have several different…read moreroast options. fresh bags of coffee beans for only $14 (i bought one that was roasted the same day!) very high quality and honestly way under-priced. Super nice workers and cool vibe. 10/10 recommend.

Central Coffee Roasters rocks. I bought one bag of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe to test this place out…read more The coffee was delivered in a couple days, and it tastes amazing whether in an Aeropress or a V60. Highly recommended!

Tight seating on popular nights. The staff is very helpful and well trained. Food was well prepared…read moreand tasty, high quality ingredients. Just visit during less busy times.

4.5 starts round up to 5 Patty O's Café may sit a short…read moredrive beyond the city, but it rewards the journey with polished hospitality, thoughtful cooking, and a charming atmosphere that balances casual comfort with classic elegance. The French onion soup is among the finest in the DMV--delicately restrained yet deeply flavorful, crowned with beautifully melted cheese that elevates every spoonful. The chilled tomato soup offers a refreshing counterpoint, bright and satisfying. The escargot stands apart from the usual butter-heavy preparations, showcasing a lighter, more refined touch while retaining plenty of flavor; serving it in-shell adds welcome visual appeal. The fish and chips impress with a remarkably crisp, delicate crust that preserves the cod's moist, flaky interior--easily one of the better renditions around. Equally memorable, the Wagyu burger arrives perfectly grilled, juicy, and richly satisfying. Dessert, a Chocolate Guinness Cake, delivers intense chocolate character and notable sweetness. Overall, Patty O's Café is a destination well worth revisiting.

Cute little shop tucked away in Southside shopping center. Stopped by for a coffee before heading…read moreback home after everything closed downtown. Friendly staff, good coffee (I had the caramel macchiato) my daughter enjoyed a smoothie. Live music on a Saturday evening. Gifts and food options to enjoy while you wait. Moderate amount of indoor seating, little area outside if you're interested in a quiet sitting spot to enjoy your drink.

I've been a Southside Coffee & Gifts fan for a long time, but today's special might just be my new…read morefavorite! I tried the Maple Spiced Brown Sugar Pecan Latte with Nutella and pecans on the side and WOW -- absolutely incredible. The flavors are perfectly balanced, warm, and cozy... like fall in a cup. If you haven't been to Southside yet, you're missing out! This little spot has the best drinks, the sweetest owner Tanya Hale, and a great selection of gifts. Stop in and treat yourself -- you'll be so glad you did.

Very spacious and comfortable facility. It has a nice balcony with seating in the back…read more The Tabbouleh Breakfast Salad, the Parfait, and the Mushroom Quiche were very good. They also serve a nice Cortado. Staff was friendly.

Drinks: the cappuccino was 5/5 however the cold brew tasted like water with a touch of coffee…read more Would definitely recommend an espresso drink or just normal hot coffee. Service: 5/5 pretty quick, VERY busy but that's likely because it was the only coffee shop open in Luray at 10am on Sunday. Everyone was super nice! Ambiance: seating indoors and outdoors, larger table near the bathroom if you have a bigger party but generally seating for 2-4.

Gathering Grounds was really great! The host was so welcoming and helpful, we were planning to just…read moreget some coffee and breakfast sandwiches to go but he invited us to sit for a minute to look at the menu and the café had such a nice atmosphere, we decided to take the time to eat in. Wonderful pancakes, egg sandwich, and avocado toast. My eggs were a little past over-easy but it was the only thing that wasn't perfect (and the host offered to have them redone but I said it was fine). We got a blueberry cream cookie and a lemon bar as an appetizer because sometimes we're a little extra and they were SO GOOD! I love a good pastry case and theirs was top notch. There were plentiful refills on the coffee (nice and hearty brew). Our server was so attentive and nice that we tipped extra. Just an all-around surprisingly excellent experience here.

I stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy! As fall foliage is over, I can…read moreonly assume these are locals. That tells me I've discovered something, since locals know the best places to go. I changed my plan from a soup and sandwich to a sandwich with a side based on my (outstanding) servers' recommendation. I selected the 'Monaco' but all the options looked good (and I love the names). Since it's a coffee shop I stayed for a cappuccino, which was served in an adorable tiny cup Great service. Not a fancy place but doesn't pretend or need to be.

Stopped in on a cool and cloudy Monday morning in May, and enjoyed my latte. Nice space, only a few…read morepatrons at the nice, soothing folk music playing. The thing that put me off was the aggressive signage everywhere prohibiting this and that. No pets, restrooms for customers only, tables reserved for 2 or more customers, no outside food, etc. I'm sympathetic to business owners trying to prevent customers from taking advantage in various ways, but these kinds of things set an unwelcoming tone that annoys me. If you don't show a little confidence that your customers are good people, they will feel your judgment.

If you enjoy drinking plastic, eating off styrofoam, spending money on foodware that will be thrown…read moreaway after one use, and generally creating a mountain of trash for no reason, then this is the place for you. Everything is disposable plastic - plates, cups, utensils, bags. Is this the America of the future or can we do better?