1st time here and I was impressed. Saw one 2 star review that said the food and coffee was great but 2 starred them due to 'not wearing masks during covid'. Apparently a lot can change in a month. Customers and staff were mask complient Very cool and helpful staff helped this old guy navigate the menu. All wearing masks. The quality of service and the food was better than the seven Starbucks in this town. It was the arcade game by the door that really sold me. Played all my favorite games from the early 80s! Pac-Man, dog dug, frogged and galaga! Had the star hill local dark roast and the bacon egg and cheese biscuit. Highly recommend. read more

Black Sheep Coffee - Coffee counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Good food. Good coffee. Food is a bit overpriced but coffee is so worth it! Can get really busy but it's nice to go in the morning or mid day! read more

Man do they need to learn about seasoning or maybe sauces. I don't know. The panini was made well and had all the components of a great meal but the lack of salt/pepper ruined all potential happiness. Also parts of the avocado were black. Not a horrible panini just needs some work. read more

Black Sheep Coffee - Chicken Bacon Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

One of the best tasting capuccino I've ever had! Awesome and very hip establishment,too :) thumbs up!

I come here pretty regularly but was dissapointed enough with my order today that I wanted to share. I always order the Mediterranean panini which is a vegetarian option, however I received the panini with a bunch of chicken. Additionally, I ordered it with a side salad but received no salad dressing and just have a pile of leafs to eat like a rabbit lol. The food here is pretty expensive and I don't complain, but when I spend $14 on a sandwhich I can't eat? Kinda sucks:( Again, I order this weekly or every other week and have never had this issue before. So whoever was working today on 2/17/24 thanks for nothing:( read more

Delicious, Strong Coffee! If you're looking for a pick me up, this is definitely the spot! I love strong, sweet coffee and my vanilla latte with a shot of espresso was perfection! It was affordable and great! (Not a 5/5 because I didn't try their food.) read more

Black Sheep Coffee - Vanilla Latte with a shot of espresso. (My lipstick mark on the cup because I couldn't wait!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

walking in I was greeted with a smile (from behind a mask of course) and the smell of fresh baked goods- yum! I had an iced oat milk latte with blackberry syrup. The espresso had good flavor and there was just enough syrup to add flavor but it wasn't overly sweet. overall the place had good vibes and good coffee, couldn't ask for more! read more

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. 60 minute wait for coffee, will never go back. Service has dropped off severely since our last visit. Would recommend only for retirees who don't have time sensitive responsibilities read more

We pulled off the highway for the bathroom. We drove all the way here because they had gluten free wraps and panini. Line was quite long. When we finally got to the cash register we were told they were out of food and only had drinks. Why not post that? Or announce it every few minutes instead of ignoring the line nearly out the door. And how do you run out of everything, even the regular gluten containing breads, by 10am? Bad management. 10am on Saturday there should be a manager there handling things. read more

Went in to get some studying done and grab a bite to eat. The cashier was a bit rude, but I realized it was because he was doing everything. He was cleaning table, rang us up, and even made our coffee, while the 3 girls in the back were just talking. I figured 3 girls in the back would mean our lunch would be made relatively quickly. Nope, took about 30 minutes to make our sandwiches (that just had cheese, bacon, and avocado...). To top it off the wifi didnt work at all. Ended going to Barnes and Noble. 2 minutes and it was already a better experience than Black Sheep. read more

Cute coffee shop, chorizo wrap was delicious, latte was very good & service was courteous

I enjoyed the college atmosphere and the peacefulness and vibe. My wife had an oat milk cappuccino which had the perfect crema, and I had a very good Cortado which had a little less milk than I prefer because I Miami we take more milk in a Cortado. My Cortado tasted like it only had a tablespoon of milk, but because their coffee is of excellent quality the drink passed the drinkability test. Great all around spot. read more

Got a coffee this morning also got a chorizo wrap for a lunch to eat later. Just tried to eat wrap and the hash browns/potatoes weren't fully cooked. I know it was busy this morning, but I threw away a $7 wrap because I didn't want to each crunchy potatoes uncooked potatoes. If it takes longer to cook, then it takes longer to cook. read more

We passed through Harrisonburg on our drive from Nashville to Baltimore, and we stopped in at Black Sheep Coffee for a much needed caffeine boost. I was so impressed by Black Sheep Coffee! I had never been to Harrisonburg and didn't really know much about it. Black Sheep Coffee - and the bit of Harrisonburg we saw as we drove through - had a cool, hipster but without trying too hard vibe. The coffee shop was large (had seating inside and outside), had great looking food offerings (the pies and quiches were particularly tempting), had great service, and had great coffee (I had a class cappuccino). The coffee shop is inside a new, modern building, and you can't see it from the front of the building by the brewery. I used pictures on Yelp to find the way to the door (scroll through the pictures until you find a helpful one). A coffee shop I'd be happy to return to if I'm ever in Harrisonburg again. read more

Early on a Sunday before heading to the golf course we stopped by Black Sheep Coffee for some quick food. It was quiet at the time and both of us ordered the bacon egg and cheese and I got an apple juice as well. The sandwich had good flavor was filling however the egg had an egg shell that god mixed in so I'm giving it a 4 star for my experience. In addition my wife also ordered a tea that took longer than both of us expected. Overall it was a good experience though and we would consider coming back if we're in town in the future. read more

I was out here for the weekend and of course needed to check out the coffee scene. Yelp led me to here! Parking is relatively easy as there is a huge parking lot across from the plaza. I walked in on a Saturday morning and it was pretty packed with college kids as JMU was across the street. They had quite the extensive list of coffee beans from multiple roasters and also had a pretty good selection of coffees to be done pour over method. Settled for a recommendation by the barista for the pour over but with how busy they were - it took almost 10 minutes to get my coffee and I felt he couldn't dedicate himself to the pour over process. In turn - the coffee wasn't on point as coffee snobs know - the process and attention needed is super important. I also got a cold brew - it was solid. They use a toddy so the quality and consistency will be there! The atmosphere is pretty cool though. They even have an old school arcade gaming system there with plenty of lounging area. Definitely worth checking out but only during off-hours Next time I plan to also try out the food. Lots of people were getting the sausage and eggs sandwich. Looked real good and portions looked large! read more

Black Sheep Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The place has an amazing vibe to it. The staff was friendly and the coffee & tea was perfect for the weather. read more

Black Sheep Coffee - Masala Tea Latte and Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Black Sheep Coffee is a really cool coffee shop. They source their coffee from different roasters from around the nation. When I dropped by, they had at least five roasters to choose from, and at least two single-origin options per roaster. They have a great space in which you can hunker down and get stuff done, or just catch up with a couple of friends. My only thing was that it took a little while for my pourover to come out, as a few people ahead of me ordered pourovers as well. They only had two pourover drippers, so that slowed things down a bit. Otherwise, I loved the entire vibe of the shop and look forward to coming back whenever I'm in Harrisonburg again! read more

My favorite coffee shop in Harrisonburg! I enjoy the Iced Chai Tea Latte and sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top. Friendly service, wonderful aesthetics on the inside. It can be a little hard to find the first time you visit, but after you have no problem getting in! read more

Place is huge and people/staff are very friendly. My friends and I stopped here on a beautiful mid-morning Saturday. It was crowded but we snagged some seats. All I got was cold brew... which kicked so they provided nitro at no extra charge which was awesome. I snagged a bite here and there of baked goods and quiche and it was all soooo yummy. Quality food and baked goods. I will say the ordering/pick-up system seemed chaotic. It wasn't clear if you go sit down, wait, or what. For some reason food was coming out faster than drinks so it was almost like no more than two of our friends were actually sitting at once since someone had to keep getting up. Not relaxing. Still, I'd be here a lot if I lived in the area since it is a solid spot for coffee. read more

Im reallyyy picky with my coffee, my favorites in the NOVA/DC area being Amouri, so I try to find cafes that are of that caliber. This place does not live up to it, BUT it is the best Harrisonburg offers, so I go here whenever I'm in town and in need of coffee. read more

This is probably my favorite place in Harrisonburg. The dirty chai is SO good not too sweet, not too spicy. They have really good pastries too. A little pricey, but delicious. The vanilla bourbon latte was my favorite thing here. I also really enjoy the regular coffee (a lot roasted by Red Rooster, which is delicious, high quality, local, fair trade and organic) I love the brick and atmosphere of the outdoor seating. The baristas were always really nice and personable, and there is a punch card reward system so after buying a certain number of coffees, you get one free! This is some of the best coffee in the area. Another plus: you can't even smell the dog food wafting through the air! A nice lil sanctuary. And you're so close to Pale Fire Brewing co. if coffee just isn't doing it for you and you need a little something else. read more

Black Sheep Coffee - I love the little sheep stamp on the cups, and the brick outside it great for Instagram ;) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

I turned on my coffee sonar (a.k.a. the Yelp app) in search of an authentic pour over spot in Harrisonburg, VA. The wife and I had to travel up that way unexpectedly for unfortunate reasons. We both awoke in need of coffee, but the continental hotel breakfast brew wasn't going to cut it. So off we went! This hidden gym is adjacent to the JMU campus, and is likely frequented by students. It's clearly a newer spot in town and is in a still developing center that comes off as industrial; looking very much like a hardhat area. There was only one other patron inside when we entered, but don't be fooled. Your GPS has not misled you. Park the car and walk into the darkness. You will not be disappointed. Over the meadow and through the woods...no wait, I mean, over the gravel and through the semi-paved tunnel-like structure you'll find Black Sheep. Small, quaint, and unique, this little coffee shop boasts a broad pour over menu. Various specialty coffees are, of course, also available. There is limited seating around some of the smallest tables I've ever seen. Somehow, the tiny tables are a part of the appeal. There is also a small bar area, an arcade game, and a communal "doctor up your java" table for those of you in need of cream, sugar and such. They offer a few pastries for purchase as well. The staff was incredibly friendly. At one point I tasted my wife's latte and made a face. My face had nothing to do with the latte, it was just bad timing as I reacted to something she remarked in conversation. The barista behind the counter took this to mean that I thought the coffee was bad and immediately offered to make it right. I thought her offer to right any wrong was an incredible gesture, and showed that they really cared about the customer experience. I had to explain that I thought the coffee was perfect and reassure her that my facial expression was not at all indicative of her work. In fact, my pour over was one of the best I'd ever encountered. Unfortunately, they do not use counter culture beans, but the coffee was great nonetheless. I highly recommend this place to coffee lovers in the area. I wish I were closer to visit more often myself. I hope business takes off for them. I'm sure once the construction around the immediate area wraps and word spreads, they will be a happening hangout. read more

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I don't normally write reviews but this place was so bad I need to. Very disappointed with my bacon egg and cheese biscuit, it was dry and cheese non existent. Service was horrible with the girl making sandwiches on her cell, so the order took forever. My daughters Hot chocolate was watery and they messed up her food order. My sons croissant was burnt and his Americana coffee nasty. If you want to go there for the atmosphere I would recommend only have bottled or canned drinks and don't order food. read more

Cutest coffee shop in Harrisonburg. I used to live at the Ice House when I was at JMU so I would go allll the time! I just got iced black coffee most of the time, but it's great coffee! Don't sleep on the pastries. Treat yo'self. read more

this was a super cute coffee shop! i loved the atmosphere inside, it was a nice mix of people studying and socializing, with tables appropriate for either. the coffee was GREAT, and they had a lot of different syrups, so you could create something really fun and unique (if you're into that). definitely recommend! read more

Black Sheep Coffee - iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

There was a bit too much milk in my latte. When I got the latte it also spilled on the sides. The atmosphere is really nice though! Very good for studying! read more

Great, huge coffee shop! A multi roaster shop with a cool vibe! So many places to sit and the coffee is great! Lots of choices and some baked good too! I ordered three drinks and ALL of them AMAZING!!!! As a coffee blogger, I have traveled all over and this shop is sooo great! read more

Black Sheep Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Wasted an entire hour at this coffee shop- they have the worst system for orders. They need to fire the tall girl with curly hair/ she worked the register- got my order wrong until i pointed it out- told her THREE times that i don't want bacon, ok she fixed it- 45 minutes later, what do I receive..a bacon cheddar biscuit. I had to ask for a refund for half my order bc they never made my panini (waited 50 minutes), and when i received my biscuits- found out that it had BACON- I didn't want to waste another hour for a refund. I had to leave, it was so incredibly frustrating. The only person working there was a young barista with dark hair. I mean seriously- how did i wait 50 minutes for an order and walk away with a cold latte? This was so frustrating, i left the biscuits and croissant at the counter, never received my refund bc the talk register lady was so incredibly slow. SO FRUSTRATING, Lost out on $10, and 50 minutes. read more

Waited in line just to find out they ran out of eggs and we had to wait for 15 minutes. Coffee size was small. I did not get the hype about this place . read more

Great coffee. I had a cold brew with two shots: My husband got the espresso cream soda and it was delicious. I was SO impressed with it. We will for sure get it again. :-) read more

Nice atmosphere, the coffee was great. Had the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit and it was a delight

Cool aesthetic but the latte was not good and Luke warm. Bacon egg and cheese was meh. And it also took us forever to find! GPS took us to the area but there's no signs directing you to it's exact location which was confusing to us vacationers. read more

Love them! Excellent coffee, cute designs, great service, cute atmosphere, delicious chocolate chip cookies, and a nice little reward system! Love it read more

It's a good coffee shop. Everything you want in an independent coffee shop. Good coffee. Lots of nice seating. They have a few little work nooks, which is nice. But the thing that blows me away is their biscuit. It's not like I'm out looking for the best biscuit on earth. Biscuits are great, but they aren't usually something that inspires me to write a five star review. These biscuits though. They caught me off guard. I was not expecting to notice, much less me obsessed with their biscuits. So there you have it. Come for the solid coffee shop. Stay for the insane biscuits. read more

I've traveled quite literally all over the country including to Hawaii and everywhere I go I make a point of checking out coffee shops. There are a number of coffee shops that one would think would have first class third wave coffee and do not. This is one that DOES. Not only is it charming, not only is there nice outdoor seating, but I had quite frankly the best flat white I've had in ages made from Red Rooster espresso. I highly recommend this place and I also highly recommend the baristas who went out of their way to help a patron who needed a little bit of help. Frankly, I would visit Harrisonburg again for this coffee shop alone. read more

One of the best places in the valley to get quality, light roast, single source coffee that is thoughtfully and carefully brewed. My only complaint is that the staff NEEDS to work on their hospitality skills. They've never been actively rude yo me, but very time I come in, it's relatively slow and quiet, yet I still feel like I'm treated like a chore to be glumly dealt with rather than a fellow human being with shared interest. A friendly smile and a brighter tone of voice go a long way. It's a great place otherwise. read more

Completely charming. Had a latte, BEC biscuit. The biscuit was sublime. The staff was smoking hot. Imagine if Hooters made espresso, it would like like this ! Love places like this that are set away from busy streets. Wonderful place to hang. read more

Black Sheep is someone's vision and dream from the setting, to the cylindrical glass of water served with espresso, to the arcade game to the glorious baked goods (they are glorious- try the breakfast sandwich) to the outdoor seating with a view of crumbling industrial Harrisonburg. This meticulous attention could be put to use on their espresso based drinks and preparation. I travel to Harrisonburg often and have been to Black Sheep the last 4 times. Each time either my shot was bitter/way too strong, the milk was spoiled or over-steamed in my cappuccino, or my americano was weak. After all these tries, I can't see it coming down to anything but barista standards or training. Some focus here would improve the core of the business and clearly make Black Sheep a landmark specialty coffee venue. read more

Excellent place to grab some tea or coffee. They also have a good selection of food/snacks. Other reviewers mentioned a small sitting area. This has changed and they have ample seating. Good place for meetups and/or to get work done. read more