Introduction: Finishing up the last 2 of the prior to 2018 to 2024 runner-ups to non-DMV picks in alphabet series. First of two 2024 runner-ups, B is for Bethel Brews. Although this is technically not in the DC-Baltimore area as it's geographically closer to Richmond & Charlottesville areas, I'm counting it for these reasons: 1. It was a good runner-up for the letter B, which my original pick was truly out of town by Smith Mountain Lake, also in Virginia, but way southwest. 2. This place was great, so I wanted to get around to reviewing 3. I had Louisa County, VA work travel twice in March & April 2024 and was rolled into the BAWA (Baltimore-Washington area) work market, perhaps because the Virginia market, which includes Richmond & many areas to the south & west is such a vast land area with many counties, they barely rolled Louisa into BAWA market. Experience here: Staff greeted me and was friendly. On Monday, March 4, 2024, I got a wrap & fries. It really hit the spot. Excellent wrap & fries at a reasonable price. I think I got one of their coffees that day, but definitely did in April as I have photo of the drink. On Monday, April 15, 2024, I remembered it was a great lunch option that I decided when in Rome to go back, got a fruity chicken salad, which was also solid. I was tired from all the driving and got some latte I think; it was delicious. I haven't been back to Louisa County since April 2024 work travel, but if I ever am, I'd try to return. read more

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Adorable small-town coffee shop with fun espresso drinks, sandwiches, bites, and super friendly staff. They have a large outdoor patio and a few indoor tables. Ask for their book of special coffee drinks if you want to try something new! The Honey Nut Cheerio latte is delicious! read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - Part of the seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

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A hidden local gem! The coffee flights make for the perfect day out. The coffee is great but the food is just ok! The staff is always so helpful and nice. Love their kids playing area! Perfect for the whole family. read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - Coffee flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

After dealing with the stress of court buildings I stopped by for some coffee... I stepped into a cute coffee shop that made me feel at home. I was warmly welcomed , I had told them it was my first time and the two girls explained what their favorites are along with customers favorites. The entire interaction was genuine and wholesome. Good job to the girls making food and drinks, their attitudes were absolutely outstanding. Now the coffee.... Best coffee I've ever had hands down!! This place is 40 minutes from my house but this will definitely be a weekly stop! read more

Great customer service amazing food and drinks and not too pricey at all, definitely recommend it and would love to come again. read more

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I really wish that I liked this place more There are not many places to get breakfast in this area I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on an English muffin. The eggs appeared to be premade and heated up in the microwave probably out of a box. I don't understand this because real eggs are so much cheaper. They also taste much better. The fried hash brown wedges were pretty good. I just picked them up and ate them with my hands since there was no silverware on the table and none that I could find in the restaurant. The food came out very fast. The coffee took much longer to arrive at my table. They use those little creamer cups, and have them sitting on a table. They seem to be doing pretty well as there was a line to place orders and almost every table was full by the time I left Like most places in this area, the business has a good idea, but they fail at implementation and execution I really wish business owners in this area would raise their game The food quality was not worth the 15 minute drive for me read more

This has become a regular weekly stop for me. I have so appreciated the kind and friendly staff. They have great coffee. I have both enjoyed a simple espresso and an oat milk latte. Delicious! They have so many menu options and I have been impressed with everything I've gotten. Smoothies? So tasty and humongous! Sandwiches? Great! They even have gluten free bread and some very good sweet potato fries. Seating? Plentiful! Both inside and outside. I love sitting next to the train and hearing it rumble by occasionally. As a recovering church person I sometimes have personal gripes with the music playing. However, everything else about this place is so welcoming and kind and tasty and spacious that I keep coming back and I think that says something. I'm glad that there are places like this in Louisa where there are otherwise limited options for good places to sit and drink coffee. read more

Very cute coffee shop with super nice employees. Didn't get to try their food but it looked delicious and if the coffee is a sign, I'd recommend this place to everyone coming through Louisa! Tons of fun flavors so you'll enjoy a new coffee on every visit! read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - Spiced Brown Sugar Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

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Cute little place in Louisa! The staff is so nice and helpful. I had a chicken salad sandwich with bacon and lettuce on a croissant with crinkle fries. The fries were nice and crisp. The sandwich must've been good because I meant to take a picture but it's already gone. I am a big fan of crispy textures and both the bacon and lettuce had the perfect bite. I also had a sugar free, decaf, non dairy latte and it was perfect. A lovely surprise in such a small town. A note: one could say the rumble of the train going past is a nuisance, but I think it added to the charm. I was startled by it, being deep in concentration on work, but realized everyone else was totally unfazed. Then, I set my mind to "this is part of the ambiance." Adorable. I wish the weather had matched the sunny attitudes of the folks inside! read more

This place is a cute shop but it's not good for drinks or food, I found hair in my egg bites container and the service needs to be better with the girl that's at the cashier has no clue what they have she kept saying she needs to check the back for what they have, it's also expensive I got three coffee, two sandwiches with has browns and egg bites with fruit and the hash browns were uncooked everything tasted warmed up. Save your money and don't go read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - hair in food container - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

If I could give it a zero stars I would. The food was awful. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit, spinach mushroom bites and hash browns. Had zero flavor, microwaved and just horrible. Charged over $3 for each cinnamon roll - one was half the size of the other and they were awful as well. Don't waste your money. read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - Microwaved tasteless spinach and mushroom bites - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

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Our experience was perfect. Americanos made as requested (oat milk, no extra charge), super friendly staff. Train passing by as we left was kinda cool. read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - Entrance, train tracks right nearby. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

Super cute cafe. This was our first time here and I had high hopes. However, it was terrible in almost every way, even though they weren't busy. I unfortunately have a dairy allergy - I asked the woman at the counter if the bread had dairy and she said "I don't know". After a long pause, she finally offered to go in the back and ask. All the bread has dairy. She was clearly annoyed by having to ask, so I didn't even bother to order a coffee. I ordered the chili, which was good. The cheesesteak was flavorless and the burger (pictured) was dry, flavorless, and overcooked. The fries were ok, but just frozen basic crinkle fries. The "fruit cup" was shredded pineapple and a few pieces of cubed cantaloupe. All for $31. I don't like leaving negative reviews for small businesses, but this was so terrible. read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - Burger (there were more fries, but some were eaten before picture) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

Very nice little coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch all day. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff very pleasant. I plan on becoming a repeat customer. read more

Service was great! They were so nice and helpful when navigating the menu. I also liked their outdoor space, very relaxing and good seating options. I got a s'mores cold brew with milk and it was delish! they also have a ton of syrup options read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - S'mores cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

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First I always like to support the local businesses. This is our first time and last. We ordered bacon chicken ranch with tomatoes and lettuce wrap. Took almost 30mins to get and I think it because I had to get up and say something. No one told us they had drop the order and had to make again. They did not come and check on us. People who came in before us got their orders ate and left! Once I said something about our order we still had to wait. We did not get really what we order! No lettuce or tomato's, they just toss it together. We will not be back. Yes they did try to give us cookies or a muffin for free. We tell her we our diabetic.could not have cookies. read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - Chicken bacon, ranch wrap with no lettuce or tomatoes and little to no ranch. So small - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

I was happy to see they were open on a Monday when no one else was. The people were nice. I got a mocha coffee which was fine and a chocolate muffin that was stale. I was very disappointed in that muffin. That was my first and probably last time there. read more

Nice outdoor seating but....when the train goes by its impossible to have a conversation. Louisa is ripe for a good resturant but unfortunately this place missed the mark. Ordered fish and chips and a cheese hamburger. Received one small piece of fish that was overcooked and the cheese hamburger was cheeseless and way overcooked, flavorless and dry. The cappuccino was ok. Our experience was very disappointing. read more

The food was very tasty. My 13 yo granddaughter liked the grilled cheese. Lots of fries. The outside dining is very nice. It will be nice next summer with the hanging lights. Until then the interior is very relaxing. I'd say a good place yo meet up for coffee or lunch. read more

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Decent food with small over-priced portions. Good coffee, pricey. Friendly service, well staffed. Located directly next to train tracks - a neat quark. read more

Love the friendly service and Christian vibe of this coffee shop, plus the fact that they are open early on weekdays for those of us who have to get up quite early for work. Their chocolate drizzled, warmed-up croissant is my new favorite thing. If you live in Louisa, and you haven't yet visited, what are you waiting for? read more

Had breakfast, egg bowl was pathetic for $7.50- taste like powered egg pretty sure it was microwaved because it was not hot all the way through. Also got a bagel- so tough you need your polygrip with cement or youll never get it down- english muffin egg and saisage sandwich was better than the bowl- pretty sure it two was microwaved- save your money - and this place is way way over priced for food quality and presentation a two out of five read more

Adorable little coffee shop! Great food and a place and a life saver for us campers who needed Wifi while feasting on bacon egg cheese croissants and hash browns! The personnel were kind and professional. read more

Bethel Brews and Bites - As you walk in... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Louisa, Virginia

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My wife and I went here for the first time today. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a young woman (can't remember her name but she also works on a farm) who was extreme, friendly. I ordered a cheeseburger because she said it was her favorite. My wife ordered the egg and cheese sandwich. Both were fresh and Delicious. The burger came with lettuce and a perfectly ripe tomato. This grass fed burger was amazing!!! The egg sandwich was also very good. read more

I love this small & peaceful coffee shop. The staff is friendly and the food is fresh, delicious, and I truly taste a difference in the quality ingredients they use. Recommend their chicken salad wrap add bacon lettuce and tomato to it. And their soups are bomb. Especially the homemade chili and chicken noodle. read more

Two stars for the Chia Latte (really pretty good); however, we were very disappointed in our meal, thus the 2 star rating. I guess we expected/hoped for actual down home country cooking. What we received is "processed food". (Never assume)! Friendly atmosphere, everything served with a smile; but... for the price... just not worth it. Wish we had saved our time and money! We should have left when we were told "the eggs are only served one way". In addition, not being asked "how do you want your burger cooked". (Hint, Hint)! We like to support local businesses, but we like getting our monies worth as well !!! read more

Super cute location! Coffee was great and they have a lovely outdoor spot for kids to play.

I really REALLY want to love this place. I MEAN. I REALLY WANT TO LOVE IT. I have been three times, and each time been flummoxed by the menu prices. the first time I couldn't figure out why my 3.50 drink rang up as over 7.00. the manager said next time I come back to tell them & it's on them. I didn't go back for over a year so I tried again to order my drink. my 3.50 menu prices drink rang up at over 6.00 that time. I asked why and they said that's the up charge for the bigger size... still confused as to why so much more but OK, I'll get the smaller one. third time: menu says ___oz is ____$$$. I order that size, expecting to see that price... BUT NO. it still comes up as over two dollars more than the menu price??? i ask AGAIN, and I point out that menu says _____. and the barista says oh that must be wrong sorry. ? it just makes zero sense to me. also I get up charging for a larger drink, I just don't think I understand increasing prices by almost double. I also want the menu prices to be accurate/ honored. I don't want to be shocked by the price everytime when I plan for one thing and it's double the cost when I order. read more

Visited Bethel Brews and Bites for the first time this weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Food menu is small but great for a quick bite. I ordered a plain iced latte and it was really good. The store is very clean and the gal at the register was very polite and welcoming. We plan to go back when we are in the area. read more

10/10! one of the best iced vanilla lattes I've had. staff was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed

This coffee shop is super cute! Everyone working there is so sweet and made my experience very enjoyable. I definitely recommend stopping by for a drink or a bite! read more

I always enjoy the cheerful, pleasant atmosphere! The coffee is amazing and I love the chicken salad. It's also one of the few restaurants open on Mondays! read more

A total hidden gem in town! All the food I've had has been excellent. The coffee is great as well. The staff have been super friendly every time I've visited. So glad there is another option in town. read more