Good coffee, two workers were uninviting as if I burdened them with my visit. Ambiance is nice.

Updated: 4/10/19 Friendly service today ! I like the new device to pay with. Got a large iced latte and I added the simple syrup myself but the simple syrup is very very watery and it just watered down my drink and did not sweeten it ! Good service and good coffee today . The last few times I've been here the drinks have been made well but the cashiers were unfriendly. I noticed they were unfriendly to the customer after me as well , she tried to have some small talk with the cashier but the cashier did not respondStill paying close to $7 for a large soy ice latte is crazy read more

Been going to this establishment for several years whenever I'm in the area since my friend went to college at gmu across the street years ago. This time, i went and was looking for recommendations since i wanted to try something different. I was struggling on figuring it out, but David was extremely attentive and hospitable and very patient with all my million questions. He recommended the Nutty Giraffe(love the name btw lol), which is basically a receese latte. Best. Recommendation. Ever. I'll definitely be coming back more often for the Nutty Giraffe, and for more of David's recommendations. Love this place, thank you David! read more

If you want to find the best coffee bar in the area. Come to Gathering Grounds. I've been here a few times because it's near one of my accounts in this plaza and let me tell you I'm always greeted nicely by barista David, He helped me find a caffeinated niche that I had never thought oat milk would be that decent in a lot of his neat and deliciously interesting recipes he came up with. Also with those original names he's made and recommended me to try since I am lactose intolerant he made the "nutty giraffe" with oat milk and oooh wee let me tell you I'm a fan of Reese's pb cups but that drink is out of this world. Also he's got so much knowledge on coffee sold me on everything. Definitely will tell my colleagues to ditch the Starbucks and give y'all a try! read more

Friendly staff, quick service, cozy little local spot that I love to frequent. The breakfast sandwiches with sausage are often cold in the middle, which is slightly disappointing. The tables and chairs could be busted a little better. I usually have to clean after the last person before sitting down. read more

For a college town, it's a typical coffee shop with plenty of tables and caffeine to keep the youth of today energized on finishing their term papers or whatever college kids do these days. This place honestly seems like a great place to come with a few friends to hang out or maybe just you with your books and stuff to knuckle down and ready/study. The place was rather empty when I came which is how I like it but it was dead silent save for the sounds of machines behind the counter. Some light music would have been nice to hear. read more

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These guys were super kind and patient and the service was super fast especially for such a fresh tasting coffee and I can confidently say that I would rather spend my money here than the Dunkin Donuts next door! read more

Cute coffee shop in the University shopping center. After a quick lunch at Taco Bamba, we walked 3 doors down for coffee. I think this shop has been around for years maybe under a different name but the indoor space is the same. When we order to drink in, they serve coffee in these cute large cups. They also have options like coconut and almond milk. Just be sure to ask. Coffee is tasty and hot. Some of the fabric chairs could really use a cleaning but I honestly am not sure if anyone notices. They also sells sweets and possibly other savory foods. Parking is challenging in this shopping area because of the many food options. read more

Overpriced tea and burnt sausage egg and cheese croissant. Wish they had liquid sweetener for the cold drinks read more

Gathering Grounds Coffee Bar - Overpriced tea and burnt sausage egg and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

David made me an amazing drink called "nutty giraffe" and it was such a nostalgic experience for me. Thank you David for reminding me of something special. I haven't cried like this in years. read more

This is a great local coffee shop! The staff was super nice. The Cinnamon Latte was awesome and exactly what I was looking for. Visiting local Coffee shops is where you are going to get the best coffee shop and atmosphere. Check out the chocolate avalanche, which is a version of the chocolate croissant except 10x better! Plenty of seating and WiFi to get your work done. read more

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Nice cafe to get some work done and get some coffee and pastries. There is plenty of seating and plugs too. I like the decor as it felt very hip and and I also liked the variety of coffee blends they have. I got the zombie brew which was good and next time I'll try some of their latte's or mocha's. They have free wifi but it wasn't working so the employee told me to use Dunkin's guest wifi. read more

Great place. My favorite coffee shop. The service is great. The staff are great. Coffee and food is great. Atmosphere is great. There's a good community of regulars of all ages and backgrounds that make the place into a relaxing social hub. Perfect place for business meetings, meetup groups, Bible studies and other clubs. Everybody seems to like the place. read more

Thought it would be a good morning to try a new coffee shop prior to taking my daughter to the Easter festival at Burke lake park!! Well choosing this place was a mistake. My order was incorrect twice and the person taking orders seemed confused when I tried to explain that to them that it was wrong so when they remade it on the correct bread they left off the turkey sausage. Ugh don't come here if you want your order correct! The black woman making the drinks was the best and deserves a raise!! read more

Cute little coffee shop with some WILD and WACKY flavors which just put a smile on my face. The prices for fun flavors and alternative milk isn't super out of this world so that's a plus. Good place to grab a cup and coffee and sit 6ft apart from people. Not a whole lot of shaded outdoor seating but indoor seating is spaced out nicely. Inside has a very urban/ homey mixed feel to it but I think the A/C is out or something because it was HOT inside read more

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Great coffee, tea and food. Renovations significantly improved the ambiance. Menu is too ambitious (too many items) which sometimes makes for long waits. Employee turnover and training issues have also created service issues. Trying to create demand and sell items not generally sought out in a college coffee shop/cafe. Talk to your people and customers and serve those needs and skill sets. read more

Owner of this establishment was INCREDIBLY disrespectful. I came in today with food from next door (after purchasing coffee from the cafe earlier) I was not aware that outside food was not allowed, so when the owner came up to me and asked me to put it away I had no problem with doing so. HOWEVER, he continued to stare at me while I put my food away and argued about how I should not be bringing outside food into his establishment. He handled this situation very poorly and disrespected me as a costumer. I have been coming here for two years and will not be coming back ever again. If the "owner" is reading this, you know who I am, and I hope you never disrespect a customer like you did to me today. read more

The coffee drinks are definitely good, and I like supporting a local business. I have yet to sample every specialty coffee drink on the menu but I have settled on the "Fireball"? I think? with a hint of pepper-- it's much better hot than cold. The Cafe acts as a full up coffee establishment so there is a very nice selection of coffees as well as complete customization for special dietary needs like Oak Milk, Almond Milk, skim milk etc. Points for making an Almond Steamer for my wife. The food was pretty standard-- mostly breakfast sandwiches on bagels. I ordered an egg and bacon on an everything bagel the last time I was there and it was okay. My wife was less impressed as her item wasn't toasted and "goopy on the bottom". I always regard food as something of an afterthought for most coffee places, as I'm ordering something they don't specialize in. The three times I've visited recently my coffee has been pretty good and very creative. I prefer their hot drinks to the cold ones. Gathering Grounds customer service is very responsive and cordial, and this is a local business I'll gladly support. They are more expensive than McDonalds or 7-11 (don't laugh; they make a good coffee now), but are about on par with Starbucks in price and I think that's who they see as their market niche. I liked it. read more

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I'm a big fan of this local coffee spot -- it's smack-dab in the middle of the University Mall shopping center, so it's a popular spot for students to hole up to study and write papers, which in turn makes me feel better about bogarting a table for my own work purposes when I come for a visit. The drinks I've gotten from here have always been good, and the staff friendly and efficient. The layout is a bit odd -- it's long and skinny with a bigger area of tables towards the back that are quite close together. It can make navigating to the bathroom a bit of a challenge, but as long as you don't stare too hard at the person sitting across from you, you'll probably make it through your study sesh without too much extra awkwardness. read more

Gathering Grounds Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This is a great place to catch up with friends over coffee or get some work done! The coffee is good, and they have a wide selection of specialty lattes as well. They serve breakfast sandwiches all day long. My favorite is bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. I think the prices of sandwiches are about a dollar more than that what it says online (mine was $6). The baristas are friendly and upbeat. I think most of them are GMU students as it is right down the road. There are two bathrooms and they're very clean. There's plenty of sitting room, both at tables and in comfy couch-like seats. Oh, and they also serve beer and wine and have their own happy hour! I think that's pretty one-of-a-kind for a Fairfax coffee shop. read more

So yummy! Close to campus and nice prices. Love their boba as well! Highly recommend if you want a nice place to chill and quick bite to eat. read more

Very friendly service. I ordered a small drip coffee, medium roast (I like that they have various roasts you can choose from), to stay and got my coffee in a mug. I sat down to do some work, there are tables available in both the front and the back. A lot of patrons are doing work or lightly chatting. But it was freezing the entire time I was there. And the coffee, though warm, was a bit sour, so I didn't really enjoy it. read more

Definitely a busy coffee shop located in a very busy shopping center. Took a while to find parking - look closer to Giant. I was able to get a comfortable chair to study. The girl who took my order was very nice initially. Within 10 mins her attitude quickly changed as it got busier, and she seemed to be fed up. I've never been here and didn't know where to put my plate, and when I asked she just snatched it from me. Okay? Not a huge deal, maybe they were understaffed for a Saturday. Hazelnut latte was a little too sweet. Number 11 grilled chicken was not good, unless you love honey mustard as it was doused in sauce. I did like the simple decor and there was ample seating around the store. A little too loud for studying unless you have headphones. WiFi worked fine for me. read more

Gathering Grounds Coffee Bar - Grilled chicken with bacon, tomato, cheese, and honey mustard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Updates: I would definitely go there whenever I'm in the neighborhood. I LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

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My wife and I went to eat breakfast. The menu shows bagels. We asked for it the girl said we don't have. I didn't have a good feeling about the place. read more

I travel a lot for work and came across this place. It was a Sunday very busy. I sat here for about an hour to do my work and saw the numerous times they messed up drinks from hot to cold to vice versa. Customers just accepted the drinks even though it was wrong, very kind of them. For me the coffee was good but the customer service I feel was lacking. read more

Really wonderful local coffee shop. Everyone is so friendly and remembers your orders. The lattes are great and I love their seasonal drinks which they rotate. They also carry a variety of non-dairy milk such as soy, almond, and oat. It's a great place to grab coffee and get work done. In addition pastries are great. I love their vegan chocolate chip cookies and blueberry crossaint. read more

My moms friend recommended this coffee shop to me so I went with my friends, I personally am not a fan of Matcha but my friends LOVED it. I also thought the service and drinks were great, especially the frappes. definitely recommend! read more

I felt like I was walking into a wake/funeral in progress. It's completely silent in there, which gives off a very uninviting experience. The lighting in the seating area is very dim, and all the previous decor and artwork has been replaced with giant empty grey walls. The only menu available is a small flip book once it is your time to place your order. The employees seem like it's everyone's first day on the job. I'm guessing it's been taken over by new owners very recently. read more

Fantastic atmosphere, Employees are SO CHEERFUL and welcoming! Fantastic lil coffee shop. Ginger tea is great for sore throat. read more

Love this place, quaint, quiet atmosphere with great food, drinks and service! We got the lunch special #12 I think, pesto, tomatoe and mozzarella on a chibatta, so good, it was warm and the bread was crunchy but soft. Smoothies and boba are awesome too! read more

cute little local spot for coffee. love the seasonal menu board that constantly changes!! the person taking my order was so sweet.

Super cute & cozy vibes & friendly baristas, but I advise against the taro boba tea and iced butter cookie latte. All day breakfast for the win tho!! read more

I love supporting local businesses, especially coffee shops when the juggernaut of Starbucks is around almost every corner. This place, because it's so close to George Mason, is very hip and have tons of fun and interesting drinks with unusual flavors. When I went there they had a whole menu of marvel character coffees. I had black panther which was rich and chocolatey. They have some good baked goods and it's an all around good place to go. read more

The lady was rude and workers had an attitude. Terrible costumer service never coming back

A very cute little coffee shop outside of George Mason University. My absolute favorite drink there is the Bees Knees!

love their coffee and food! Great atmosphere too, i like reading here

Although the staff are nice and the food is of decent quality, my experience with the service at this establishment was just awful. I ordered two bacon/egg/cheese bagels, a large cappuccino with oat milk and an extra espresso shot, a large cold brew and a large cold brew with no ice. There were four baristas working on a slow morning (6/15/24). One barista brought me two cold brews with ice, and after I returned one reminding them I wanted no ice, she brought back a medium with no ice, which I hard to ask her to replace with a large. One barista brought me a large latte instead of a cappucino, and after I reminded her I ordered a cappucino she remade it and returned with yet another large latte, explaining it's not possible to make cappucinos with oat milk. Knowing that isn't true, I changed my order to a dairy milk cappucino so I could move on with my day. When I got home I realized they hadn't put the extra espresso shot in the cappucino, so I didn't even get my full order at the end of the day. I waited another 10m after getting my drinks and the then the baristas collectively realized they had misplaced the order for my bacon/egg/cheese sandwiches and hadn't started making them. It took me an hour to get in and out of this place on a slow morning. They didn't have croissants, ciabatta or bags in stock early on a Saturday morning, and because the drink tray they gave me only holds only two drinks it nearly fell over in the car ride home and I had to hold it while driving. I will never come back here, but best of luck to those who make the attempt. read more

I love this place! the vibes are so nice and it's a cute place to study near the gmu area. They have pleasant lofi music playing and there are usually a few other people studying/getting work done there. Also baristas are super friendly. I really like their iced caramel latte, The Blarney :) read more

I wanted to discover more coffee shops so after many friends suggesting that I go here, I finally decided to give it a try for a morning pick me up. I got an Iced Americano & a #4 ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwhich . Personally, the americano tasted too bitter/sour for my preference and couldn't finish all of it & that's also why I took off a star, but then again everyone makes coffee differently. The sandwhich was really yummy and the cashiers were friendly. Will be looking forward to go back and try other drinks & the pastry items!! read more