I was in the area and was pressed for time. I wanted some good coffee and something quick for breakfast. I came across this place and I was very happy I did. The coffee is delicious. The atmosphere and place itself was also very cozy and chill. I loved it. The service was friendly. Seemed like a lot of people from the neighborhood go here to grab their coffee. I also had a tuna melt , which was also delicious. It had a very different taste (in a good way) the tuna salad had a bit of a kick to it but also some sweetness. The bread was lightly toasted and the cheese just brought it all together very nicely. I will definitely keep this place in mind if I am in the area again. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Move away from the chains and visit this little nook. Coffee is delicious and smooth and the breakfast sandwich we made to order - definitely nothing g thrown in a quick heat or microwave. Highly recommend! read more

Cool looking coffee and sandwich shop in Old Town Fairfax. Nice and clean with several tables to spread out, have a coffee and maybe do some work (looked like many students were there). Had a sandwich and a coffee...enjoyed both...stop by if you are in the area. read more

The perfect spot to telework! It is cozy, spacious and the windows let in natural light. It is also not too loud and has a good ambience perfect for getting work done with or without headphones. read more

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The service at Common culture was great. The place was very well kept and clean. Plus, they had a good selection of music to listen to while eating breakfast. The food was even better! Food came out hot and cheese was so melty. The bread and bagel tasted so fresh and it added to the taste of the breakfast sandwiches. Highly suggest! read more

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A Fairfax city hidden gem! (Or maybe I'm just out of the loop). I asked someone I was sitting next to if it was new and she said it had been open for about a year? Not sure. I'm always on the look out for a spot that has good, affordable food, spacious seating, and access to outlets (can you tell I WFH? ). This was new to me! Ambiance-- it's a cozy feel. One of things I noticed instantly was the big windows that allowed for natural lighting to come in. Natural lighting always makes a place happy for me. Food-- was pretty good. The layout is such where it makes you feel like you've GOT to get a meal. So... do with that info what you will. If it had been earlier when I had gone, I would have gotten coffee. But it was the afternoon and I don't drink coffee late, so I got a mozz balsamic sandwich. Service--was good as well! To yourself and independent after you're done ordering. You order and that's that. I'd definitely come again, just during the week / morning (as a preference). read more

Common Culture Specialty Coffee - Back corner from main entrance-- cute! - Cafes Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Very cute coffee/study spot! The space is quite big with tall ceilings and a good amount of tables and chairs. WiFi was decent. It was my first time here so I asked the cashier what food he liked and he recommended the mushroom melt. I really enjoyed it as you can probably tell with how I ate half my sandwich before realizing I forgot to take a picture. I only got to be here for a little bit so would love to come again to try their drinks and other food/pastries! Note: the parking garage is on the side and I didn't have trouble finding a spot on a weekday in the afternoon read more

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Great space. Garage parking available. Breakfast available. Self service. Space is clean. Saw a turn table w select albums. Not sure if its available to use read more

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I think it is kind of wild to have a coffee shop in the US and NOT serve drip coffee. I really wanted to go in for that but they do not sell it and only do espresso based drinks. Regardless of that I got a cold brew which was good. The staff was nice but I would not go back since I really do prefer to have a drip coffee. read more

this place is amazing for both coffee and studying! it seems to be catered towards longer stays, as they provide plenty of food options and lots of seating. staff are so so kind and professional. espresso is not the strongest in terms of flavor, but still good! i ordered an iced cortado with oat milk, and it was delicious. my only complaint is the prices, just keep in mind that everything is fairly expensive (especially the food), but that is how it is, especially in fairfax city. pictured is the chicken wrap. definitely worth checking out if in the area! read more

Common Culture Specialty Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I was looking for a nice and spacious coffee shop to show a few friends who were in town, and Common Culture Specialty Coffee was the perfect place to take them. The drinks were good and the staff were professional and kind. What really stood out for me and the greatest strength that Common Culture has is the atmosphere and location. It is located right next to a large parking garage and the shop itself is huge. There is a large amount of space between tables and lots of seating available. It is a great place to study/work in. Admittedly, I am not a coffee person (too sensitive to caffeine) so I did not get any coffee drinks, but I did get the Butterfly Lemonade and that tasted great! The lemonade was sweet and tart, and very fragrant. The colors of the drink was also a nice cherry on top. The drink was fairly priced and was a nice way to start my morning. I will make sure to try a coffee drink next time! The staff were very kind and patient, even answering some of my dumb questions haha I highly appreciate their patience and kindness. Looking forward to doing work here in the future and tasting more of their food/drinks! read more

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Food is fine, nothing really noteworthy... I don't know if I went in a bad day, but I thought the coffee was meh. Perhaps I was just unlucky, I would consider going back just for the vibes of the inside, I have to give it to them the interior is quite simple, but well done. Service was excellent no complaints there, when I asked for assurance it was given quickly. Overall, would I go back? Perhaps if I needed to do some wfh or study. read more

Located in a very nice area, this is a large space with plenty of seating. They offer brunch and so they have a kitchen, but I was here just for the coffee. Unfortunately, their rating doesn't match with my experience. I ordered my usual latte and it was a big meh. The first thing is that they only have paper cups - and that is a bad start. Second, the barista did not have a good command of milk frothing. The milk was textured way too much and so the milk was more consistent with a cappuccino rather than a latte. Also, it was steamed for too long so it was served way too hot. The overall drink was just not great. After letting it cool for a while, it was drinkable and I didn't have to add any sugar, so that was good. But the flavor just didn't come thru the milk well and so left me disappointed, given my expectations. The shop has a lot of possibilities and perhaps this was an exception to what is the usual, but based on this visit, I don't recommend it. read more

I went here at least ten times in the last few months to study for my board exams. It was the perfect blend of good coffee, natural lighting, soft music, and spacious wooden tables. My only qualm is that it got pretty cold in the winter (probably since the windows are so large), so wear layers. read more

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Nice place if you are looking for a place to study. I like that it is open at 7am. Food is just okay. Nothing really exciting or exceptional to write about. Coffee was decent. My friend got a refresher/fruity drink and said it tasted like medicine. Breakfast burrito was the same quality to what you would get at a cafe inside business buildings. Parking is in the structure and it's free. read more

Owner/worker conveniently waited for me to step away to unprofessionally scold my girlfriend about bringing in "outside" food/drinks (Had an apple juice for low blood sugar and a nearly finished small coffee; no food). This is ridiculous; if someone has dietary restriction (vegan, kosher, halal, etc.) or someone has severe allergies but still wishes to spend time with friends or loved ones, they will be scolded and shooed away? I imagine they tried telling people with young children this too and it must have went over so well. We were visiting Old Town from out of town and she was working on finishing her other drink while I wanted to get a coffee (hence stopping by); it's not like I could leave the drink at home at this point. I bought a cold brew prior to sitting down (not particularly good to be frank) from this poor excuse of an establishment just to be treated with a filthy bathroom (absolutely reeked) and unneeded snark. Ambiance was nothing special and noise levels were a bit much. Baristas were not particularly kind or pleasant overall; felt like I was in a factory specifically engineered to rush out low quality drinks from. Kindly get over yourselves, please; you're not a Michelin Star establishment. Absolutely not worth visiting; Starbucks would be a better experience. read more

This place absolutely does not deserve the low rating it has right now. Every time I've been here has been a great experience. The food is good. The coffee is great. The staff are lovely. The service is prompt. The ambiance is fantastic. This is a wonderful place to visit or do work at. The WiFi is free and works well. Not to mention that there's a discount for George Mason students. There's also free parking directly next to it and it's very close to public transportation. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Please check it out if you get the chance! read more

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This place is absolutely adorable! There's quite a bit of space and seating, some seating also has outlets at the seats or very nearby. The place was not very noisy, even when the lunch rush started; a great place to come study and do work! The workers were friendly and patient, I took a lot of time trying to decide what to get but I ended up getting an everything bagel with cream cheese and the maple oat milk shaken espresso. I wasn't terribly hungry but I do really want to try one of the breakfast or lunch meal options next time! Everything looked great! The coffee was also so delicious. I don't normally get oat milk in my drinks, so I was a little nervous, but they did not disappoint! Only tricky thing was parking since there is no open lot or nearby street parking, but there is a free parking garage nearby. Will definitely be coming back soon. read more

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love the abundant seating and outlets. lots of windows for natural lighting. food is yummy but on the pricey side. have not tried their coffee read more

The honey jasmine latte is so good! Combination of jasmine tea and coffee. Don't know what else to tell ya

Cute and clean local coffee shop! There are tables outside and plenty of parking in the garage behind the shop. There were plenty of seats open at 10 am. read more

coming here for coffee--finally getting a break after moving and setting up my new home--I was completely exhausted. I decided to stop by Common Culture Specialty Coffee, and honestly, the moment I took my first sip, it felt like all the tiredness just melted away! The place has a calm vibe, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee hits perfectly, and the staff is genuinely warm! I tried their specialty brew, and it was smooth, rich, and full of flavor--exactly what I needed after such a long day! read more

Fantastic coffee, great spot to work out of and great overall vibe. I highly reccomend checking them out

Awful service, average coffee. We tried this coffee shop about 9 a.m. two Sunday mornings. It was OK the first time, but the second time we waited 25 minutes to get two lattes. There was only one cashier who was also working as the barista. He kept taking new orders instead of fulfilling the current ones. We won't go back. There's a much better coffee shop a few blocks away. read more