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    4.3 (11 reviews)

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    Taylor G.

    One of my favorite places to get coffee in ballston! The first time I went in, the store manager was there and gave us so many samples! He was so welcoming and really made the experience different than other coffee shops in the area. Pricing is a bit high but I think it's worth it because the coffee is so good.

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    Emily M.

    I hadn't been here since the beginning of the pandemic and I'm so glad I stopped by today after my medical appointment. There's not really any street parking close by but there's a parking garage connected and this neighborhood is great for walking. I stopped by and got a shaken brown sugar iced americano. I saw a lot of people working remotely here but for some reason I couldn't connect to the wifi which caused me to have to relocate. I did enjoy the quiet time while sipping on my coffee for a bit. They also have "all persons" restrooms available to customers.

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    The coffee was tastier to my palate than at Stray**cks. The baked goods were OK, about the same as other coffee shops.

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    Commonwealth Joe

    Commonwealth Joe

    4.6
    (515 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $

    Used Yelp to find a nearby coffee shop after a race. Glad we found Commonwealth Joe! The decoration…read morefrom exterior to interior was so cute/chic! Love the cherry blossoms! Long line to order. Also bought some coffee beans. Employees tried to work as fast as they could. Breakfast taco came out before the coffee. Food was delicious and super filling! My cookie butter latte was AMAZING! Just the right sweetness! Also got to try some of the earl grey matcha and it was good. Highly recommend this coffee shop!

    Went on a Monday afternoon to get some work done in a different type setting from home. It's a…read moresmall place with a few bar height chairs at a bar by the window, a few regular chairs and booth seating by the wall and a separate room (but open) with a bar height table and chairs. I sat on the booth side by the wall and was not near an outlet. It was quite chilly even though it wasn't sweltering outside, so I'm glad I brought a jean jacket. Music was playing but it wasn't too loud. Stayed for a couple of hours. There was plenty of foot traffic but not enough to be disruptive. There was one restroom, which was clean. The baristas were pleasant as they helped other customers. I was going to order seltzer water, but they had it on tap (along with plain water) so it was free. I also ordered an iced tea to support the establishment. It was refreshing and I didn't even add anything to make it sweet. I would return here to work if I needed to, especially because I like the area (even though parking is mostly paid street spots), but plan on continuing my quest for the perfect coffee shop/remote work vibe.

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    Rare Bird Coffee Roasters - Falls Church

    Rare Bird Coffee Roasters - Falls Church

    4.2
    (420 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Really amazing cafe that differentiates itself by making their entire pastry case in-house. It was…read morereally hard to select anything to eat because all the pastries were fresh and beautifully baked with toasted with a rich golden brown. I got the savory pie that was stuffed with an unctuous gumbo filling made with creole spices, the holy trinity (onions, peppers, and celery), and a generous portion of chicken. The pie pastry had a perfect flaky crumb that held the filling together. A friend had their breakfast sandwich, which had a rustic and delightful tang from the inclusion of sourdough in the biscuit batter that paired well with the thick slab of egg and crispy bacon. Incredibly savory items. I'm always gravitated towards how well a cafe can do a savory menu and this exceed my expectations. Friends I came in with who got their coffee said that it was very delicious, and the baristas can make a beautiful frothy and rich matcha latte. Its both parts technical skills to pull coffee or whisk matcha and sourcing of high-quality ingredients. Drinks make up a large part of any cafe, so to do it well here in this neighborhood cafe is exceptional. The baristas are running that place like a tight ship! Tip well!

    A cute, quaint little coffee shop that was located near our rental. We wanted a little spot for a…read morequick breakfast before we got started with our day. This place is very popular, as it was still pretty busy even on a weekday later in the morning. Service was friendly and quick. There's plenty of tables and seating inside, thankfully. I got the honey matcha latte. It was good and refreshing, but not very sweet. My daughter got the strawberry matcha latte and she really liked it. Some of the matcha separated in both of our drinks, so I think it could have been mixed a little longer. My daughter also got the quiche and she loved it. I got the tomato egg and goat cheese sandwich on a house made sourdough biscuit and it was amazing. It was also a very generous portion.

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    Cardamom Vanilla Latte
    Chocolate Almond Croissant (2/5)
    Chocolate Almond Croissant (2/5)
    Cinnamon roll (3.5/5)

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    Cinnamon roll (3.5/5)
    For Five Coffee Roasters

    For Five Coffee Roasters

    3.2
    (67 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Beautiful spot and fun vibe with a lot of activity (at least during the week)! I was impressed…read morewith the amount of seating offered here and could definitely see having a meeting or two here in the future. Lots of options both beverage and food wise. Their baked goods looked delicious - I hear the giant sized cookies are top notch. We opted for lemonades - one was Strawberry and the other a Toasted Coconut. I asked for less sweet lemonade and they delivered. The Toasted Coconut was delicious and a nice twist on lemonade. I would consider For Five Coffee Roasters to be a treat spot as it is on the pricier side of things. Our two lemonades were around $15.

    Unfortunately this was a cafe I had high hopes for due to the hype. I ordered a banana latte which…read morecosted $10.06 and it tastes like a cold brew coffee . It was upsetting because I paid for an extra shot of espresso but nothing about that drink tasted right. I couldn't taste the banana either . I also got a feta pastry and that coated $9.20 and that was just ridiculous . When I ate it, it was literally a block of feta in the pastry making it hard to eat because it was extremely salty. I was impressed with the amount of filling it had because it's rare to fine a filled pastry nowadays but unfortunately for this pastry I had to throw majority of the filling because the salt was overpowering. So for paying about $20 was not worth the cost. The space was cute and service was great but I wouldn't come here and pay so much money.

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    Upstairs seating
    Their gluten-Free 24-Hour Oatmeal is very good!
    Their gluten-Free 24-Hour Oatmeal is very good!
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    Via Volcan Coffee

    Via Volcan Coffee

    4.6
    (63 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Via Volcan has the best cup of black coffee in all DMV. I drive from Fairfax to Old Town and…read morealways stop for coffee. It should be served at the next Peace treaty.... The taste will make us all recognize we are all human...... and appreciate a great cup of coffee!! The barista is kind and friendly.

    We were looking forward to our visit to Via Volcán to get a caffeine fix after having lunch in the…read morearea, and we decided to stop by. Unfortunately, whoever the individual was on shift today was just a total piss poor person - she seemed to have an issue with our party, as she automatically assumed we just came there to 'squat' without ordering anything (if you have been to this place before, there isn't much seating and this isn't where you'd want to sit for a bit anyway); when I called her out and stated that I already knew our party's orders, she backtracked. She then continued to make a snide comment on the number of drinks we were ordering - what's with the passive aggressiveness? I didn't know that there was some rule that each person was required to order something. Like, are you okay? I just had a bad feeling about all of this, and we should have just walked out instead of giving our money to support this business - to add to it all, the coffees that we did receive (latte with soy milk, and the mocha) were just poorly made and not strong at all; they were both watered down and bitter at the same time... come on! UGH, the regret, but it was a choice. Shame on you, Via Volcán! You might want to heavily reconsider who you employ and train them better - this individual is really hurting your business! What a miserable person. Street parking can be found in the area. +NASTY employee +watered down/bitter coffee +street parking in the area

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    The 1st floor customer area. The stairs at the back corner lead to the 2nd floor seating areas and bathroom.
    The 1st floor customer area. The stairs at the back corner lead to the 2nd floor seating areas and bathroom.
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