Service is crap. Employees (especially the ones behind the coffee bar) are rude - make you feel like they are doing you some kind of favor and you're completely putting them out asking them to do anything. Food and drinks are good and menu is diverse. We'd go more often if the experience wasn't so painful. read more

Absolutely disappointing experience. Went on Easter Sunday with my family of 5, we got a table outside before any one else was sitting at an outside table. After waiting for awhile an employee came out saying he would take our order to help the server who was busy inside. We ordered drinks and food right away (it was about 10:45 am). At 11:15 we still had not received our three waters and two coffees; I flagged another server and they brought us our drinks. At 11:30 we noticed the tables around us - who were seating after us - were receiving their entrees. Finally at 11:45 I went inside to speak to a manager. I was told there was no manager on duty (on a holiday??) and I asked the person at the counter if they could help us with our food since we were waiting for almost an hour. She looked in the system for our order and she replied that we had no order. I asked her how we could not have an order when 1) we gave it to the guy "helping out" and 2) they brought us drinks. She repeated twice that there was no order. At this point I was aggravated and I asked if she could put in our order in AGAIN so we could - yes you guessed it - actually get our food! She said it would take another 40 minutes!! Now this place has uncomplicated brunch items and the idea of having to wait 40 more minutes was insane. I told her I'll pay for the two coffees and we are leaving. She was nonplussed, truly could not care less that we had terrible service and that we were leaving after waiting almost an hour and 15 minutes for virtually nothing. Shameful service, absolutely poor customer skills and we will not be returning. For a local small business every penny should be appreciated and we were excited to spend our holiday eating here but instead left disappointed and hungry. read more

Atmosphere 5/5, food 3/5. Overall good experience but seemed overpriced for what you're getting.

The place is so aesthetically pleasing, great place to work from. The coffee was great, & baristas are the coolest / so helpful

My favorite crepe place in the area! Lovely staff, great food, and an adorable location. I never really liked savory crepes until I ate here. read more

Clifton Cafe - Lattes! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia

I've been going to Clifton Cafe since 2020 and I really enjoy it! It is a great place to go for brunch on the weekends. I like to get the crepes or the breakfast sandwich. The service can be slow but the staff is really nice. You need to come here! read more

THE REAL REAL: We dropped by unexpectedly a second time with the family. However, we had a different experience this time and enjoyed our crepes and experience overall. The staff was very attentive, we left full and uninterested in thinking of food anymore thanks to the hospitality. Thank You ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The General manager has been very kind in contacting me and plans to offset our poor first impression by inviting us in for an improved experience. More to follow... read more

What a beautiful atmosphere- especially because there was this one girl working there, Nicole. She took the utmost care of me and made sure that I was very well taken care of. I could tell she works with her heart and I will gladly return only because of her. Thank you Nicole! She made my day!! read more

Friendly staff, tasty food, positive vibes! Perfect for breakfast or brunch in Clifton. If the trashcan in the bathroom was next to the door I'd throw that 5th star on but it was in the back of the bathroom which bothered me. read more

Clifton Cafe - Mango salsa chicken crépe?? yes pls - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia

Crepes, crepes, crepes! I love myself a good crepe, and Clifton Cafe has them in spades! Savory or sweet, you pick your preference and just enjoy. This place has a great vibe and really friendly staff. Their lattes are also amazing -- I got a cinnamon bun latte and it was awesome -- and their foam art is pretty impressive! I got the Italian Mob crepe, which was hearty and delicious, and my friend got one with dates, chicken, and goat cheese, which rocked my world. She also got the pumpkin bisque and it was delicious (I'm a food sharer, what can I say?). My only grievance is that the prices are a little bit higher than you might want to spend for lunch on the reg. I'm not saying it's not worth it, because everything tasted great, I'm just warning you that you should be prepared to spend more than $15-$20/pp on your lunch if you come dine here. read more

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This cute little crepe shop is located right next door to my favorite burger joint, The Main Street Pub. They have a nice parking lot behind the shop. There is indoor/outdoor seating. I've read mixed reviews but wanted to weigh in on my experience. Food selection was varied between breakfast crepes, savory crepes and dessert crepes. They also have salad meals, sandwiches and a few sides. Their coffee/tea menu is pretty extensive. On the advice of fellow yelpies, I ordered a gingerbread latte with skim milk. It was amazing, full of flavor, and nice and hot on a sunny 85 degree day. Everyone in our group ordered savory crepes. The wait time was sorta long but I'm assuming it's because the crepes are made to order. We ordered Dan's Barbarian beef consisting of Roast Beef, Havarti cheese, onions, mushrooms, jalapenos, tomatoes, dijionaise and the Italian Mob consisting of Prosciutto, ham, Provolone, spinach, artichokes, olives, tomatoes. I ordered one consisting of Chorizo, tomatoes and a bit of spice. Everyone enjoyed their crepes. They were a decent size with price points from $9 to $15. Personally, I would have enjoyed it with more ingredients but I understand that a 'crepe' is very thing. Service was very good: water glasses were always refilled, and our server was always attentive. My only complaint was this nagging fly that kept circling everyone's heads. read more

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Some of the best breakfast and brunch food in the area. The food is always on point and their specialty coffees are delicious. The biggest negative is the slow service. Dont expect to be in and out of here quickly, especially on the weekend. Their capacity is very low and they dont hire enough staff to keep up with the demand. Staff is always super nice, just overworked! read more

Passing by this little cafe everyday and not going in was probably one of the worst mistakes ever. Missing a chance to have a crepe for breakfast every week, what a bummer man! These crepes are amazing, none the less, the coffee and cappuccinos they serve. The crepes are so thin, yet fluffy and the filling and fruits they stuff is perfect. They don't over pack, yet they don't only serve one piece of strawberry. This place is great for a cup of tea or catching up with friends. read more

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Ok crepe! Feel like my French friends would feel a bit disappointed in its authenticity

This is a super cute little cafe in historic Clifton. They have so many brunch options from crepes to the traditional omelettes. Their mediterranean salad had such large portions and their boozy coffee was the perfect way to start the day. There aren't as many gluten free options, but the food is still delicious! The space is small so call ahead to get your name on the list! They don't do reservations but if you call ahead and let them know when you're trying to come in, they'll keep your name on the list. read more

Just enjoyed English tea for 2 at the Café. Food was very good: from the scones, to the tea sandwiches, to the desserts. Atmosphere is a café so not like a quiet garden tea party once you get past that it's all good. Servers checked in regularly or could easily be waived down if you needed anything like a new spoon that you just dropped. 20% gratuity is automatically tacked on to formal tea service. Reservations have to be made in advance and cancellations have to be 72 hours in advance but thought it was worth it for a special outing. read more

Clifton Cafe - Two boxes of looseleaf tea to choose from and delicious sandwiches made in house. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia

Clifton is a little gem of a town with many eateries right up any foodie's ally. The Clifton Cafe is one place not to be missed. A lot of thought has gone into the quality of the food and espresso. A previous reviewer noted in her review that $5.25 for a plain latte was ridiculous. That is inaccurate, as that is the price for any one of the cafe's specialty lattes (for example, a hazelnut turtle mocha). A plain latte is cheaper. I would gladly pay $5.25 for a specialty latte here because of what goes into it. First of all, this isn't Starbucks. Espresso is hand-tamped. Milk is steamed expertly. Latte art is on top of each cup. What you get is a creation, not just a latte. Also, the espresso is from a premium award-winning roaster. The syrups for the specialty lattes are Monin, which are all-natural. So what you get is quality for the price you pay. Their house coffee is also the best I've ever had. The crepes are delicious. The thing that sticks out to me is the actual crepe which folds around the ingredients. It is pliable, soft and thin, like a crepe I had when I visited Paris years ago. I had a crepe at the same Crepe Amour that the same reviewer commented on in her review. That was a pancake folded around filling, not a crepe. The cafe has also been adding on a lot of new things in the past few months. They now have unique wines, craft beers and cocktails. I love the champagne cocktails and house-made sangria. They also have yummy sandwiches and feature delicious seasonal specials. Run, don't walk to this place. read more

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We love this place. We do miss the pulled pork and the chorizo crepe. Wish they would bring those two back or even just one of the two. We went there today with the new menu. I had the Crab BLT. It was ok. Wouldn't get it again. We love that they have sandwiches and such now. I would give this place a five star rating but since they took the best crêpes off the menu I'm taking one off. read more

Heard great things about this cafe but sadly did not have the best experience. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt and say they were having an off day but the service was notably lacking. When we got there and asked to sit outside with our dog the servers/host told us to go seat ourselves anywhere. There were 3 unbussed tables and the covered patio floor was covered in potato chips so we had to sit directly in the sun. There were standing umbrellas leaned up against the building but none of them had been put up. bummer... When we ordered I got a side of mac&cheese and a side order of fruit salad. My mom got an underwhelming salmon salad and my sister got a mid turkey sandwhich. The waitress then informed me that she had dropped my mac&cheese on the floor and it would have to be made again. I was understanding and asked for it to be put in a togo container and if she could bring the check because at this point my family had finished eating. Got the mac and paid the check but never received the fruit salad so i requested it. the waiter oddly said "i can just take it off the check" but we had already paid...so she knew I ordered it and it was on the check but never bothered to bring it out. Finally i got the fruit side, opened it, and a measly total of 1 cut strawberry, 3 small chopped grapes, 5 blueberries, and 2 raspberries stared back at me. This sounds substantial enough but it was not. The amount could fit in the palm of my hand and keep a squirrel fed for 2 meals at most. to wrap up my lil adventure, i went inside and asked kindly to get some more fruit which they nonchalantly obliged to. I was surprised I never got a sincere apology or receive compensation for my experience. hope its not like this usually and others have a nice time here but I would not go back on my own. read more

Ambiance was okay, bathrooms needed cleaning. Service was horrible, waitress was more worried about checking her phone. She went to the bathroom ateast 4 times that I saw. I suspect, but can not confirm she was going in there to respond to messages on her phone. Not sure if her bosses don't allow the wait staff to use their phone during working hours. And if she was going to the bathroom to actually use it , then she might have been sick, which in that case she should not have been serving food. Our drinks took about 20 minutes to come out (I ordered a mimosa and my girlfriend ordered an unsweetened iced tea), and my hot latte was cold. Our appetizer took 45 min to come out, and it was not that busy. Our server kept saying the kitchen was backed up because of how busy the restaurant was. If that was the case, there should have been a wait implemented. Our food came out shortly after our appetizer and was cold. Needless to say, I didn't eat my food, my pancakes were rubbery. I only ate one bite of the pancakes. For what I paid, it definitely was not worth it. Will not be recommending this restaurant to family or friends. read more

Crepes heaven for both savory and sweet. I order one with Nutella, banana, and berries and it's so delicious. My husband order one savory crepe. He said he loves his meal but he end up order another sweet one. They also have great variety of beers and sandwich and kids meal. I actually loves the kids meal because it comes with tons of fresh fruits like banana, blueberry, raspberry and strawberry. We went there around late afternoon and it's very nice to sit outside enjoying the nice weather. Oh ya, you are allowed to bring your dog as long as they know how to behave. Luckily we went there after a hike so our dog just lay down and don't even look at other dogs. And if you are a sweet tooth person like me, continue your sweet tooth adventure with ice cream next door, it's also super amazing read more

Clifton Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia

Friend recommended to try this place for brunch and I must say, I love it! It's the perfect chill spot for coffee and crepes! The hazelnut coffee was kind of sweet but could not taste the hazelnut, just the mocha. My boyfriend and I ordered 2 different crepes! One brunch crepe and one sweet. The brunch crepe we ordered was the chorizo! Definitely something new :) the chorizo was perfectly seasoned and the sauce went well with it which is like a hot mustard spicy type of sauce! The cheese was also nice and melty and of course, cheesy! Definitely recommend everyone to try it! It was not too heavy either. The sweet crepe we ordered was the Claudia; Nutella, fresh bananas, and powdered sugar! Overall, the experience was great! There's dining outside as well and free parking! Also, the inside is a cute little coffee place and it really brings a cozy feel so if you're looking for a place to just sit, talk with friends and catch up, I definitely recommend stopping by this place! read more

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I'm surprised by the reviews that said the service here wasn't great, because I feel like the service was the best part! Other than that and the location, in the cute and historic Clifton, I wasn't super impressed. I ordered a chai latte with oat milk (yay oat milk!) and it was actually pretty good! But, worth 5.65? Maybe not. I was least impressed with the food. Sadly, they were out of the mac & cheese, so I ordered the brie, apple, and cranberry grilled cheese. It was very meh. It tasted mostly of the cranberry jam and the thick bread, there was barely any brie, and certainly not enough to call it a grilled cheese. My companion was also not impressed by the carnitas tacos, which seemed to be missing the avocado creme, and lacked flavor and also had a piece of a plastic wrapper in it :(. read more

Today we dined at this cafe for brunch. We called on our way and were told there was going to be a wait, but were called right before we parked with an invitation to be seated! We had two savory crepes(one with pulled pork and another with cilantro lime chicken) and one sweet crepe (Claudia's classic nutella with bananas and we added peanut butter-- GOOD DECISION). Everything was delicious and the coffee was fresh (but 5 dollars for 2 cups of brewed coffee is a bit too pricy). The interior has a quaint design and feels like you're eating at a family friend's home. Services was relaxed but efficient, and they met all of our needs. We will definitely be back! read more

Clifton Cafe - Cilantro-lime and Grilled Chicken, Claudia's Classic Nutella (added Peanut butter) and the Chipotle Smoked Pulled Pork. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia

This is a little unique, quaint place located in the little town of Clifton. Perfect for breakfast or brunch on the weekend when you are trying to avoid the overcrowded and loud chain restaurants in the area. There is a large selection of crepes and coffee drinks that would fit anyone's cravings. Specials are written on the blackboard in the cafe and the customer service is excellent. Outdoor seating is available as well and would be perfect when the weather is right. read more

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Friend of mine recommended this place and boy am I glad he did. The place is so cozy I love it. They serve coffee alcohol and all day brunch which is awesome. I ordered the jalapeño hash crepe and yin yang coffee, my gf got the nuttella one with hazelnut coffee and all of it was really good Parking kind of sucked it was hard to get in and out. Service was perfect even though they messed up our order but they just reprice it to the right item. This place is now and forever my gf and I go to place its just so warm and cozy and welcoming plus they have awesome crepes read more

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I hadn't been there since before Covid and always loved the food, coffee, and atmosphere. After my most recent visit, I'll never be back. The service was absolutely horrible. Wrong order being brought out, not providing silverware or napkins when bringing out food, and very slow service for no reason because you weren't very busy. The last straw was the waitress standing there talking with another staff member holding the pepper and hot sauce in her hand that I requested which she clearly thought it would be fun for her to make me wait extra long for. She clearly doesn't want to work or be there. Hire better people!! read more

Such a small town feel with a modern twist! For a pretty small cafe, their menu is pretty extensive so you are sure to find something for everyone. I had their cinnamon bun iced coffee, which was perfectly sweetened and refreshing on a hot summer day. I had the Hannah's Denver crepe which has ham, cheddar, tomatoes, mushroom, and onion. The crepe was very fresh and the portion was pretty big. My bf had one of their dessert crepe with bananas and nutella, which was sweet and savory, I highly recommend! read more

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Drink: The lattee foam and flavor by Aaron is incredible. The "Gingerbread House latte" takes the cake with the combination of flavors and stuff sprinkled on top is not too sweet and not too flavorful but so unique and really like a gingerbread house. We literally spent 10 minutes talking about this coffee --and I've had a lot of lattes in my time. The "Walk in Bermuda" lattee is also exceptional. Each combined ingredient can really be tasted smoothly. Eat: Our crepes were also pretty spot on. I wasn't even that famished so I'm not a hungry, biased person today :p We ordered the Dan's Barbarian meaty crepe and the Sara dessert crepe with dark chocolate. All very very delicious. After 8 months of street crepes in Paris these crepes are a good comeback for the usual USA crepe, especially the dessert crepe. Service was also very polite and just the right amount of attentiveness. Lattes are $5.25+tax and +$4 for your choice of alcoholic shot. A bit pricy and thus is a 4 instead of a 5. It also gets pretty crowded which is a minus in my search for a 5 star cafe. read more

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Cute little spot nestled in Clifton. We headed here before going to a local winery. They have sandwiches and crepes. All the food is home made and the portions are very generous. We ordered one savory crepe and one sweet one. I had the sweet one made with bananas, honey, and peanut butter. It was very yummy. One complaint is where they placed the bananas and peanut butter filling. I didn't get any of it til the middle and it was way too much. I ended up scraping off a bunch of it. Great place for a date or a lazy Sunday brunch. read more

Clifton Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia

This place has delicious crepes!! Favorite crepe is Ani's Nutty Bananaberry, it's so good! Location is super cute as well read more

Clifton Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia

Best crepe place in town. The only downside is that the food takes forever to come out. The place is a bit small but it's nicely decorated and very cozy. read more

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Great food, but non-existent service. They only had 2 tables occupied yet took an hour to get our non-alcoholic drinks and an app. Had to go inside and order entrees to-go since we never saw the server again after taking our app order (someone else dropped it off). Would recommend for takeout, but they got our order wrong anyway so check for yourself. read more

I go here pretty often when I am craving brunch food. I usually call ahead to put our name down since they have limited indoor seating. I tried their crepes, lobster sandwich, hummus appetizers, etc. Lobster sandwich and potato salad is only $15. Good portion and sooo good. Everything I tried was really tasty and servers are all kind and nice. Only thing is their iced Americano was a bit bland. Try their lattes! Theyre the best. I will be coming back again read more

I come here at least once a week and love it! However, my issue has always been that it's literally just a bunch of kids running this place and it is very evident. I'm pretty sure I've never seen an adult here. The food is great but the service is usually subpar, but never as bad as today. We sat for 10 minutes (you have to seat yourself and hope they don't forget about you) until someone brought us a menu and then 20 more waiting for someone to take our order. We decided to leave because it wasn't even worth it anymore. On our way out, every employee was standing around in the front hanging out. It wasn't even busy. I work in the restaurant industry and a professional place would never let this happen. I hope they hire some responsible staff soon. I know not having my business won't be the end of the world, but it was super disappointing and we won't be coming back. read more

Clifton Cafe is one the favorite breakfast places for my wife and I. Their signature items are their sweet and savory crepes. Absolutely delicious and never fails to please. Located in downtown Clifton, the restaurant itself can best be described as intimate -- less than a dozen tables which can make it a challenge to get a table (call ahead) on a nice weekend. The staff is welcoming, attentive and adds to the small-town feel of Clifton. My wife and daughter have said great things about their coffee - the actual presentation looks delicious. If you like crepes and want to visit a small town in the heart of Northern Virginia, Clifton Cafe is the right place - highly recommended. read more

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A friend and I visited Clifton Cafe over the weekend. The entrance was off to the side which was a little confusing. Parking was fairly easy and close. The cafe is pretty small. And the tables are even smaller. However the atmosphere is very relaxing with coffeehouse vibes. I ordered the Samoas espresso and my friend ordered the yin and yang. Both we very delicious and had cute presentation. I had the French toast crepe and my friend had the Canadian crepe. Both were very delicious . The Canadian crepe was a little dry but delicious none the less. Service was quick I feel we spent just the right amount of time in the cafe. Would definitely recommend this spot read more

Really glad we stumbled upon this for breakfast! Have been to Clifton a million times and never saw this cafe. Great coffee and specialty lattes. We got the sausage supreme crepe and another one with peanut butter, banana and honey. Both were fantastic! Will be returning and highly recommend! read more

Great brunch spot! Not a good place for large groups. It's a small cafe that would comfortably fit 6 adults max to a table. They have a large menu with a surprising array of cocktails as well as coffee drinks. Ive had the gingerbread and pumpkin pie-you can't go wrong with either one. The crepes are what brought lured me out to clifton and they did not disappoint. The sven's salmon is my favorite so far. Just like their drink menu there are many choices for savory and sweet crepes. If crepes aren't your thing there are plenty of sandwiches and salads to choose from. They have highchairs and area for diaper changing in the bathroom. My son was a huge fan of the nutella crepe and fresh fruit. read more

This is my second time coming here. Last time was two years ago and I got a apricot crepe that was really good. This time I came here for a savory crepe, I got the bittners bliss crepe which was pretty okay. I think the most disappointing thing I ordered was an almond milk latte and it came out so bad. Espresso pulled was bitter and I'm not sure what almond milk they used. It seemed like they ran out of almond milk and mixed with water?? And then made foam with whole milk and plopped it on top of my drink. read more

Clifton Cafe - Almond milk latte? Looks like an americano with foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, Virginia