Great all around! - The people who work here are courteous, easygoing, and provide excellent customer service. - Outstanding coffee (I usually get a latte, french press, or pourover). - Reliable wifi. - Nice indoor and outdoor areas for a quick stop or hanging for hours with a group of friends. read more

I had breakfast here this past weekend and it was fantastic. The vibe was sorta quiet even though it was fairly full. The food was delicious. Great chicken biscuit with jalapeño jelly, great eggs and mushrooms (called Ramsay's Eggs on the menu), and a GREAT cortado. We didn't really talk to an employee so I can't comment on the service. Everything was done through a QR code and they dropped off the food. Highly recommend the breakfast. read more

I went for a weekend catch-up at the Caboose Commons. It was a little crowded because it was weekend but there are spaces outside and inside where guests can wait while waiting for the next available table. The menu is focused on light meals and shareable snacks - some are vegetarian-friendly. You can order from your phone and everything will be brought to your table. Even though the place was crowded, our orders (Fries, Nachos, and a few flights of beer) came out quickly. The serving sizes of the Fries and Nachos were quite generous. I also ordered some growlers to go and it arrived in our table in no time as well. Overall, the service is fantastic and while the food selection is limited, the quality of the beers make up for it. I can't wait to return one of these days. read more

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What a cute, fun spot by Mosaic District! I went for some refreshing drinks and food post-hike with friends. There were tons of outdoor seating available. With our party of 5 + dog, we had no more than a 10 minute long wait on a holiday. The service is awesome. You use the QR code at the table to order and pay online, and the food and drinks came out no less than 10 minutes later! Super fast! I had the ahi tuna poke which was really great and refreshing. The burger and fries is hearty and lives up to expectations. (I love their shoestring fries!!! amazing taste!) Also got an order of the mac and cheese which was delectable; I highly recommend. Our party got an array of different drinks - all of them tasted delicious. The flight was a great price of $11. The cocktails, which range from $11-13 are really strong and were decently priced. The Dragoon Punch was mild, tasted almost like tea! The guavarita was pretty strong but really delicious and was so nice to have on a hot day. Overall great experience and I'll definitely be back / want to recommend it as a great meet up place to enjoy especially in the nice weather that is to come. read more

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I went to Caboose Commons as part of a work happy hour event on a Thursday evening. We coordinated with the staff a few days ahead of time so they knew when a group of 20 was expected to arrive. We had our tables ready right at our agreed upon arrival time and the group had a great experience! This is was my first time at the venue and I was really impressed. The property seems to have been a warehouse in its previous life, but is now restored to be a two story brewery with large patio area. There are very high ceilings, lots of hightop tables, a small merch store, and plenty of outdoor seating. The ordering system made it really easy for our party; we had a designated QR code that the whole group used to order food and drink. The orders all went to one tab that we were able to close out at the end of the night. Servers brought out food and drink quickly and with a smile; unfortunately, some servers had difficulty tracking down exactly who ordered what but for a group of 20, you can imagine how tough it is to find the owner of a beer. They have HH until 6pm on Thursdays and we took full advantage of this by order lots of beers, ciders, wines and cocktails at the beginning of the evening. I heard nothing but good things about the quality of everyones drinks; I had both the bitter cider and a citrusy IPA and both were really delicious. We all enjoyed the food too; I tried the wings, chicken nachos, and chicken tenders. Everything came out hot and delicious. Because we were seated inside I didn't get a chance to enjoy the outdoor patio, but the vibes looked more than ideal out there. Lots of picnic tables larger enough to fit 6 people, umbrellas, lounge chairs, and fire pits. They're really set up to host lots of guests. And yes, the outdoor are is dog friendly - bring the pups! If you're looking for a spot to meet up with friends, family, or coworkers for some social time and quality drinks then you need to check this place out. I look forward to bringing a few friends here for a return trip. Pro tip: Parking within their lot is pretty scarce; there is free parking across the street in the multifloor garage. read more

Nice place. And partly due to the large space to accommodate a lot of people. I think is good if you are planning to go out with friends or family. It has a second level and enough patio area. Food is not too fancy, but delicious with their own style and tastes. The service is a little bit uncomfortable if you are still waiting to someone to come and take your order. Here you have to order from your table. But the staff serving is friendly and able to help you if you are having troubles to place your order. read more

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A beautiful brewery with outdoor seating. The only tricky part was the parking--even in a Sunday afternoon. I had to park at the garage across the street. There are tables out side and QR codes and they bring the food to you. I got the avocado toast which has creamy gochujang, avocado, nori, micro greens, sesame seeds, sea salt, country bread. This by far has been the best avocado toast I have every tried in my life 10/10. I wished I was not so hungry so I could have take a photo ...but I'm not terribly worried because I will definitely return! I also got a side of Crispy Brussels Sprouts: flash fried Brussels sprouts tossed in a sweet chili sauce. Super delish when freshly made. Next time I think I'd get the sauce on the side so that I can dip the Brussels in them. 8/10 Overall a lovely experience (even though this particular afternoon it was so cold). read more

Good space if you are worried about being in crowded indoor spaces but still need to meet with people in cold or wet weather. The indoor space is like an airplane hangar. Park at a table on the upper level along the rail and you've got a lot of open air circulating around you. Then order from the app on your phone and you're in good shape. The menu is fine. Nothing special but decent quality and not overly expensive. read more

I would not come for the food, it was average at best. The Ambiance is nice thought it looks like a good spot to hang out with friends. We enjoyed our beer but can't really speak about service because we barely interacted with the staff. Beers with friends - good spot! Eat dinner somewhere else first. read more

Bring back the old avocado toast please :( I love this place and have been coming since they opened. The avocado toast with creamy gochujang was the best avo toast I've had in my life. This new one with radish and ponzu is good, but now it's just like every other avocado toast. It's boring. It's heartbreaking. This place is great though, good coffee, good beer, good food. Lots of dogs, lots of birds, lots of space. read more

Had our work thanksgiving luncheon here yesterday; service wasn't very attentive for a relatively dead place. Maybe that's by design? I like the idea of fair wage and how it was overly advertised so there was no surprises at checkout and while placing orders. This scan and pay as you go on your own tab was great for our big group; however, some of our less tech savvy employees found it difficult to navigate the ordering system. Our food and drinks came quickly once orders were placed. Highly recommend if you have a group and need separate checks! read more

Caboose has so much potential and the food/beer/coffee is good but their service and pricing leave a lot to be desired. I am all for fair wages and know the pandemic has had an effect on many things but i find it strange they are charge a go tab fee (and you can't order inside?) and 15% gratuity for just brining out your order, yet they still expect ANOTHER TIP on top of all that. Come on now. And what is up with charging an EXTRA 75 cents for a basic sweetener like sugar or honey in my tea?! I have never heard of such a thing. Feels like they are just trying to nickel and dime anywhere they can. Also some of their servers are not very friendly or well trained in providing decent customer service. My friend accidentally ordered the wrong bacon for her sandwich and actually payed $2 extra for it. When she told the waiter, instead of just bringing back two pieces of regular bacon, she first seemed perplexed at what to (you go back and just bring back the bacon) and then went back to check before returning to say no. It's just good customer service to just give the customer what she wanted, especially if your system inside is down. read more

Came here to meet a friend to cowork and grab something to eat. The space is beautiful and big enough that I felt like we were safely spaced apart from other people who seemed to be there for the same thing. I got there early and sat downstairs and got a mocha and it was so comforting and yummy. Once my friend got there, we moved upstairs and ordered some lunch. They make it really easy with QR codes on the table so we could order at our own page. I got the chicken sandwich and subbed the fries with fried pickles (I'm a sucker for some frickles!!) and was very happy with my meal. Whenever I'm in the area I'll definitely be back ! read more

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We finally ventured out to our first non-take out experience in a month and Caboose aced the experience. I had a ton of trepidation given how some other places don't seem to have a safe set up at all, but Caboose Commons has it down pat. The set up is ingenious. They have shaded tables easily set six feet apart. Each table comes with a QR code where you can order food and drink online. The app was unwieldy, but it resulted in minimized contact and no errors in the order were made (and it resulted in much quicker and easier check out). They also have "to go windows" open and the mask rule seemed enforced there. Otherwise, everything was good. We got mixed drinks and lots of beers. The beers were delicious and the Pimm's Punch really helped cool down the hot summer day. My wife ordered a brisket sandwich and it was incredible. The cheese burst with flavor and the brisket was juicy and flavorful if just a tad too thin-cut. We ordered coffee drinks to go and my biggest complaint is my mocha coulda been more chocolatey (that's a word!). That's just a small quibble in an otherwise excellent experience. read more

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Same food, another review! Caboose Commons is an excellent place for a beer but it's even better for the all-day menu. My favorite is the Buddha Bowl because it'll definitely bring you all the fresh flavors to make you feel healthy, whether it's after a workout or after a couple beers. I would say that the feta can be a little overwhelming so I would probably put it on the side before mixing the entire thing. Another gem is the breakfast burrito. It goes excellently with the sweet Thai chili sauce to give it an extra kick of flavor. It seems the menu is different between the Vienna and Fairfax locations so I'd definitely check out the menus before heading out. read more

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Ridiculous being overcharged for every little thing and the policy of not accepting cash as legal tender was not posted and created major problems for our holiday gathering read more

Caboose Commons - Breweries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

food: 5/5 total cheese danish: this hit at the perfect time. it was moist and sweet :3 drinks: 5/5 total water pitcher: i thought this was pretty cool :3 however it's a little tricky to pour since it doesn't have a pointy mouth to pour but pretty nice and they clean and reuse it! matcha latte: i subbed for almond milk and added simple syrup. it was a good price and very yummy. i'd get it again for sure ! cold brew: my partner said he liked it and description said hint of berry. i took a sip- not a huge fan of black coffee, but i tasted it was p good. service: 5/5 as well. i thought it was petty innovative to scan the QR code on the table. i'm assuming their system tells u where the table is too since our items were brought out really quickly! they give you instructions on how to order as well at their register. you'd think it would show the menu but it's all digital! it even tells the quantity left of certain items too like the bakery :)) read more

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Still love Caboose Commons. Great beer.. love the sours and food is so good. Huge fan of their outdoor seating and QR code service. My dog and I visit all the time. read more

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Clean plate , clean beer glasses, except for the last one...I wanna cherish it before finishing it, just mean one thing read more

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The cafe brewery is decorated much more closer to a brewery style than cafe. It has a lot of open space and I saw that there's seems to be 3 floors of seating (although the 3rd was blocked when I went) and outdoor seating too. We easily got parking but my friend who has come a few times mentioned that usually it is hard to get and that she would park at mosaic and walk over in that case. This is the easiest place to split your bill as every table has a QR code also with your table number so everyone can buy or open a tab for themselves and drinks get served to you really quickly. My friend had the fog hazy ipa which is a fruitier beer but still with a lot of that wheat flavor. I got tangerine gose which I personally liked much better since it barely had that wheat flavor most bears have. It tasted mostly like a sour but refreshing tangerine so it's a good drink for someone like me who is not a regular fan of beer! read more

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Was driving to a Target when I passed by Caboose Commons and decided to make a stop for a morning coffee. I'm so glad I did! They have it going on with many options for milk alternatives! I was so happy that the oat milk latte did NOT disappoint. It was so good and the taste of the good coffee mixed with the oat milk was so satisfying. Despite the pandemic, this business is doing all the right things to make sure customers and staff are safe. Social distancing, PPE, ordering online or in-person via QR code, outdoor pick-up window, and outdoor seating. Would love to come back for a couple of brews. read more

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Here's the breakdown: 1. Excellent beer. Check out the Fog IPA, a hazy citrus IPA at 7% ABV / IBU 42 and the Dutchess Coffee, a hearty porter with chocolate notes clocking in at 5.5% ABV / IBU 24. 2. Lots of space to sit down both inside and outside. 3. Parking right there is somewhat limited, but there is a large parking garage across the street. 4. Food is good, but not as great as their other location. We were most impressed with the mac & cheese with chicken. The cheese sauce was Cabot Aged cheddar, asiago, percorino, and parmigiano reggiano. The parm dominated however. If you like that (we do) that's great. If not be forewarned. 5. Family friendly. Lots of kids running around. 6. Service is good. read more

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Caboose is a great choice for any occasion (maybe not a kids bday party though). I was impressed with the location, cleanliness, staff, and most importantly the beer and food selection. I recommend a flight to test the various selections then hone in on one or two beers. I was personally a fan of the Session IPA and the Mexican Cerveza. Also the Orange Jalapeño Mule was fantastic. The food was great and I highly recommend their burger. Parking is tight but there is street parking and the huge mosaic garage across the street. Order right from from your table on your phone. Definitely go here! read more

Caboose Commons - Citra Session IPA, Surfliner, Bienvenidos Mexican Lager, Fog IPA - Breweries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The Beer was ok, the sweet potato fries where good. The presentation of "erick's bandito burger" was a total miss. Compare what was sold to what was received. It looked more like a slider. The burger had a good flavor. read more

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They have a great patio with delicious drinks and food! If you don't want to be outside then they have a super cute indoor too. Plenty of seating options. They have a QR code at every table and you order through that link. Their menu is great to reference pictures too. Vietnamese Iced Coffee - for not being a Vietnamese restaurant they had a great coffee. Dragon Punch - Tasted just like an alcoholic iced tea and was the perfect way to beat the heat! Nachos - My personal favorite! The jalapeño sour cream was a great addition. Chicken Toast - It was a chicken salad toast. I liked the fried onions on top! Mac and Cheese - Cheesy and delicious! Affogato - I was sad I couldn't pour it myself but it was delicious! They used a local coffee and it made a difference. read more

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Meh at best. $100+ for a family of four to have 2 burgers, 2 beers and 2 kids meals. This is in part because they add a smug and sketchy 15% "fair wage" tax to everyone's bill. You want to pay your employees a "fair wage"--price the effing menu so they can be paid a fair wage. Don't tack on an automatic tax on top of the menu prices. And if the service is any indicator I doubt Caboose employees are paid any better than employees at other restaurants in Mosaic. Other than the guy that dropped off the drinks and entrees we didn't interact with anyone during the entire meal (ordering is by phone with QR code). Our table was sticky with spilled beer and I couldn't find anyone to clean it so I just grabbed some napkins and did it myself. And ordered a pitcher of water for the table that never showed up. And the food was very uninspiring. Wife got chicken sandwich with "kimchi slaw" that seemed like unfermented purple cabbage boiled soft and doused in Korean bbq sauce. No tanks! On the plus side, the vibe was kind of cool but we won't be returning and can't recommend it. read more

Ok bar food, and mediocre service. I understand the transition period many establishments will have, considering the new COVID related requirements, but this place needs to get things in order if they're going to be open to the busy public. The whole process of being seated is unorganized, with no staff members available to help. Instead you wait till someone leaves then try to "grab"a table. Once seated you order from a scan code (which is totally fine) however there's no indication how long this process will take to even receive your drink/appetizer/meal. The food itself was totally fine. Not bad, but nothing special. It was prepared well and about as standard as it comes. The beer I had was quite fantastic but I have a hard time praising these guys when the service was so poor. One of the servers even mentioned out loud that they were "short-staffed". I hope they are able to get past this because this place has a lot of potential for a great summer hot spot. read more

The flights are the best option and cheap with a solid pour amount! The service was quick too plus you order from the phone! Lots of seating i and outside! Highly recommend for a chill day! read more

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We came here at 4 PM on a Friday thinking that we would beat the crowd. How wrong we were, there was no parking and we had to park across the street at the Mosaic District. We found the last available outdoor table. I guess this is a popular location for happy hours. We came with our toddlers because we thought sitting outside would allow the kids to run around. To our surprise the kids were able to sit still for our entire drink while they did a puzzle so that is a real parenting win! I was surprised by the large drink selection. I am not a big beer drinker but they had a decent number of cocktail options. They also had a number of sweet ciders including a raspberry cider which I ordered. It was delicious at first but got a little sweet at the end. Even though the glass was not huge, I had a slight buzz by the end so I'm guessing the alcohol content is on the higher end. Overall, I had a great time. My only knock is that I wish they had more shaded seating outdoors. They have a lot of tarps to block the shade but it still results in partial sun exposure which can be rough on a really sunny summer day. read more

- Caboose has a really unique interior that adds to the ambience and the aesthetic that you really want to see in a hangout spot/cafe. The super high ceiling is a really nice touch and Caboose really uses to its advantage given its derivation from an abandoned warehouse. It was cold when I visited, but the dog-friendly patio (empty at the time) with the small, controlled fire pit is also a fantastic touch that I'm sure is used more during the warmer seasons. - Service was great, and ordering food/drinks was unique! My visit to Caboose was my first time ordering at a place where i could order from my seat on my mobile device without having to wait in a line to order in-person, but that is an alternative as well if that's preferred. Food and drinks also came out quick. - I will say the only con I saw in Caboose was the low volume of parking for a place that can handle such high volume. My friend dropped by to hang out and had to park across the street because parking next along the building was full on a Wednesday evening. Maybe it was dark and hard to see. read more

Food is good and the atmosphere is really cool! Have been a few times and each time has been a good experience.

This is probably one of the most creative and comfortable brewpubs that I have ever been to. I love the modern industrial look, as well as the creative murals on the upper floor. I only tried a handful of their beers, but they were all very good. I walked by this place many times, but never stopped by, because it was always crowded, but I guess I caught them on their slower hours this time, so I gave them a try and loved it. Cheers! read more

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The atmosphere is perfect for happy hour with coworkers and friends, very lively and outdoor space is perfect in good weather. Happy hour deals are decent but not sure if I'll come outside or happy hour due to high prices read more

I love that I can walk here from my apartment! Caboose commons, you have so much potential! I took my pup here in the morning on a weekend to get a coffee. Dogs are allowed outside on the patio. You order using the QR code on the tables. The inside is spacious with a cool vibe & plenty of outdoor seating(some shaded). I had an iced latte: 5/5 - really good coffee! breakfast burrito 4/5 a bit greasy, but loaded with really well seasoned meat- wasn't dry for that reason service: 3/5- because of the way they have the ordering set up, no one comes around to check on you, so if you need something, you're kind of screwed. I had to go to the door & hope someone would see me to ask for a box. Because I had my dog with me, this wasn't super easy. I just wish they had a better system down because the food & coffee were good! read more

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Avocado Toast with fried egg was really good! It was so filling, I didn't even eat hardly any of the fries than came on the side. Everything was so good. The golden latte was really good and the cup is huge! I only managed to drink half of it and then finished up with the Amethyst dragon drink. It was very refreshing and pleasing to look at. I recommend this place! read more

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We came by and met some friends here for a last outing before we moved back home to Texas and overall had a good time. What I did like about this place was how easy it was to order. A lot of places now have QR codes on the table that you can order from but this was definitely one of the smoothest execution of ordering food/drink on your phone and having it promptly arrive tableside. We ordered a few IPAs, the frickles and poke bowl. Both food items were okay but the poke bowl wouldn't be something I would order again because it had way too much sesame oil in it. I just felt that so much was added that was all you could taste. The rice was also not done properly and tasted more on the mushy side. read more

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Good place to get a beer and some food, assuming you survive crossing the street from Mosaic. They have a good beer selection, but a bit too many IPAs for my preference. Food is okay but I wasn't a huge fan of their pimento cheese sauce for the nachos. The hummus was really good and came with what almost seemed like a really thin tortilla chip as opposed to the usual pita bread. It was unusual and interesting. We went in the summer so we were able to sit outside, I'd imagine this place gets crazy crowded when it's too cold to sit outside. It's the perfect place to go after you see a movie at Mosaic. I'll come back here for a snack or a sandwich and a beer or a cocktail. read more

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Employee who took my order at the register seemed rushed and wanted to get my order over with even though there was no one waiting behind me. This attempt at being "efficient" failed because she messed up the orders; she put in an order for nacho fries even though I clearly said nachos and she forgot to add vanilla when I said "iced vanilla latte". Nonetheless, that was no biggie because it was fixed after I spoke with her again. Food wise, the wings in sweet chili and iced vanilla latte was delicious. The buddha bowl was average; the bowl was an interesting combination of ingredients incl. avocado, peas, tomatoes, tzatziki, etc. I added chicken for an extra $3 but they were a little stingy on the portion size of that. The mexican mocha coffee was odd according to my friend, she felt that the cayenne was really spicy. I've visited this place a few times before, there are definitely hit or miss items on the menu. Guess you just gotta try and find out what you like and don't. I saw really good ratings for the buddha bowl but I ended up not liking it so much. read more

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Super cool outdoor are. Kid friendly covid safe and great atmosphere. Parking across the street but not bad. Friendly service and nice area. read more

Generally a pretty nice place to kick back and enjoy coffee or beer (depending on the time of the day). Their food is very good, and their service for the most part is also very good. They have their own micro-brewery, and their brews are very good. I would totally give them 5 stars, if it weren't for... Ok; this one thing really grinds my gears; and it doesn't apply to everyone. Upper management doesn't seem to care/do anything about are the two electric vehicle parking spots (the Floor Managers find it annoying, but they can't do anything about it). They (or whoever owns the parking spot) paid tens of thousands of dollars to install those two charging stations, however, they just let anyone park in them. It's so annoying! Why have them if you aren't going to make them available to those it was made for? Sounds like a terrible business decision. All other EV spots at Mosaic are enforced; if you aren't charging, you get towed or ticketed. read more

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