This Paris Baguette is my go to. The chicken salad sandwiches are fabulous. And everything is…read moredisplayed with care. 90% of the time the staff is gracious and helpful. Now the down side: it is freezing cold in there, the music blasts so you cannot have a conversation and the Lavazza coffee regular blend is so watered down it is not worth ordering. I've been their customer from day one. The Lavazza coffee was some of the best around. For a few months now. I've noticed it is so bad, that it is not drinkable. I wonder if they are cutting back on coffee grounds to save money. I've

How did I just discover this place?! It's like Disneyland for pastry-lovers! So many options and…read moreeverything looks amazing. I've tried several of their pastries. They've all been decadent. Highly recommend. There's plenty of seating inside and they also have a few outdoor tables outside so you can enjoy your morning coffee out in the fresh air.

Dropped in with my husband and one of my best friends for Saturday coffee and breakfast. I chose…read morethis place because I saw they had beef patties (pretty good) and other food items. My husband enjoyed his hot caramel latte (soy milk)...he's a native New Yorker who hates Starbucks as a reference. My best friend got an iced salted caramel vanilla latte (almond milk)...she loved the taste. I had the sugar daddy (hot w/almond milk) and it was the perfect drink as I was cramping (think hot chocolate & coffee combined). The barista was patient with us even though there was a line. She answered all our questions and gave good recommendations. And of course did a great job making the coffee! The building looks small at first but there is a good amount of seating both inside and outside and looked great for solo stop ins or small groups/families. We'll definitely be back !

I LOVE KILLER ESP! This has been a go to place since I started working in Old Town Alexandria back…read more2017! I cant believe I'm just doing my first review. To begin, this place is super cute; everyone is beyond friendly; from drinks to food, I haven't had anything that I dont like there; a great place to come in to do some work and enjoy your crafted beverage. If you haven't ate, their beef paddy's are my goto! Before becoming pescatarian I used to get their beef patty with my nutella latte. (I need to try the veggie now) Today, I got an Iced Pistachio Matcha drink off their Spring Menu. It was amazing! If you are in the Old Town Alexandria area, make sure you stop by x grab a drink x grab a snack baked freshly everyday!

Bought some pastries on the way home to try. Put in the oven for about 8 min at 300F and the taste…read moreis amazing. The chicken berek was fantastic, well spiced and not overly stuffed, nice herbs as well. The important part is the excellent pastries. Service is very nice and authentic. Ambience is a bit... too bright. Very well air conditioned in the summer. Just a regular shop though. Will definitely return! Also got the Pistachio Pakhlava which is also amazing after the often. Eat too fast for the pic... lol...

I visited Sharbat for the honey cake, but I really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the Nutella…read morelatte. The Nutella latte is as good as the original Killer ESP Nutella latte. The savory pastries are also very good, and their blueberry latte comes recommended (I couldn't stray from the Nutella latte though!) There are ample plugs for working while you enjoy your treats and the seats are pretty comfortable.

Cozy and tasty, we really enjoyed our brunch. We loved the chocolate eclair, beignets, the salmon…read morecrepes, and French onion soup. All were excellent. Will come during our next visit. Trust me.

DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THEIR SITE!!! They will not honor it. They will make excuses. They will…read moretry to rectify the situation and somehow it will be worse than just honoring the initial order. They personally tried to deliver the order after I brought to their attention that their delivery system doesn't work and even that order was incorrect. In the end, their "solutions" were unsatisfactory: retry the delivery 2 hours later or come in and pick it up myself. I'm over it. "Je suis unique" indeed. Mdr.

Visited a handful of times and haven't had a bad coffee yet ! Every time the drinks are flavorful…read moreand the service is outstanding. It's also a great place to stop in for a bit as they have wifi and comfortable seating. Opted for the iced bananas foster this time and it is delicious!

I am a regular customer of PJ's and when I came in to order a 16 oz Bananas Foster I noticed RJ was…read moreplacing a sign on the counter saying they didn't accept cash. I talked with another employee and asked if you quit accepting cash because that was how I was planning to pay. He told me it was because they were out of change I paid the exact amount of $6.31 and received my coffee. It was a minor thing to me but the next person coming in may have been planning to pay cash and have the exact change as I did and leave because of the sign. The sign should have read out of change please pay with exact amount or use credit card. I am giving you 5 stars because I enjoy your business and want it to improve and succeed not lower your rating

Walking into Turkish Coffee Lady feels like stepping into another world entirely. Gizem White…read morepoured her love into every single detail of the Golden Horn High Tea -- gold-plated cups, homemade pistachio baklava, rose Turkish delight, and a hand-painted copper kettle that anchors the whole experience. This isn't just high tea. It's a cultural journey that unfolds in courses -- tea first, then Turkish delights, then sandwiches, and finally Turkish coffee to close it all out. The sweets are made with intention, the presentation is stunning, and the warmth Gizem brings to everything she does makes you feel like you're sitting at a friend's table rather than a coffee shop. Old Town Alexandria is lucky to have her. If you haven't been to Turkish Coffee Lady yet, that needs to change -- and the Golden Horn High Tea is exactly where you start.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 10/10

I stopped in seeking refreshments. The people working there talked about making it a welcoming,…read moresocial space, but at least for me it wasn't. It was quite cramped and chaotic, and I got stuff to go because I couldn't even figure out if there was anywhere to sit. Their vanilla chai was aptly named as the vanilla flavor dominated. A milky chocolate pistachio baklava was indulgent and tasty. The price for these items was a bit much for what I got. The spread had some interesting options and I could imagine coming back on a less busy day and having a better experience.

We dropped in for some coffee and desserts after a heavy lunch nearby. I'm so glad we found this…read moreplace! The decor is cute, service is great, and no complaints about drinks or desserts. I loved everything! Here's what we really enjoyed: * Magnolia Cream Crepe - I used to have this at a local Thai food festival and never found a place that served it till now. It comes with five crispy crepes that are folded like thin cookie cups, filled with a light cream. * mango sticky rice - tastes exactly as expected, sweet coconut cream sticky rice topped with ripe mangoes. * affogato Lots of pretty picturesque walls and decor for photo ops. The plate settings are pretty and dessert presentations, even down to the menu screams "take a photo"! So don't mind me that I took plenty! Even the bathroom is cool with their Dyson faucet and dryer.

Simple but splendid. The coffee was decent and could have been a bit smoother but great nonethelessread more

Husband and I came here to try some coffee and empanadas for brunch!…read more The indoor seating is a bit limited, and where you order/pay can get cramped depending on how busy the restaurant is. But, there's plenty of outdoor seating (so hopefully the weather is good)! As for the quality of the food and drinks- we loved it. I'm gluten free, and there were options for me which the staff was immediately knowledgable about. Give this spot a try!

I've been here a few times now and my experience has been mixed. The first time I went, the service…read morewas horrible, and it honestly made me never wanna go back. Since then though, I've been back a couple of times and the service has been on the standout side (I wish I could recall my most recent server's name to give him a shoutout -- next time!). So hoping that part is there to stay! Aside from the recent service, I like the ambiance upstairs -- exposed brick is always a win, and they've done a great job fitting in as much seating as possible in a fairly tight space. The menu is great too, with lots of appealing options -- many of which (like plantain chips and pupusas) are otherwise hard to find in Old Town. (I tried the plantain chips last time btw and enjoyed them.) It's really nice to have a Latin-inspired coffee shop nearby, and even cooler that they serve not just coffee but also food and wine. That said, here are a couple watchouts: - While the space is definitely cute and cozy, the downside is that it is smaaaall. Especially upstairs, tables fill up fast. It's always a toss-up whether there will be one available if I want to go. - They have a laptop policy that restricts laptop use to 2 hours tops (though I'm not sure if/how they actually enforce it). On the one hand, I absolutely love how intentional the policy is; particularly in such a small space, a row full of laptops could definitely kill the vibe so wanting to preserve that balance between productivity and leisure seems totally fair and actually good. On the other hand, I have to admit it does deter me from going there vs. another coffee shop at times when I'm not sure I can wrap up what I have to do in under 2 hours. This is especially true if I know I'm planning to eat. - The Mayan hot chocolate is basically hot chocolate/cocoa that is made from Guatemalan chocolate, rather than the kind of Mayan hot chocolate that has a kick to it. This may not be a biggie but I was definitely thrown off and disappointed when I first ordered it expecting the latter, so you've been forewarned! Overall it's a cute spot and I'm glad it's in the neighborhood. Though it's not someplace I'd call my go-to, I'll no doubt be back and will keep giving it more chances now that that first bad service experience has been overwritten a bit in my head.

Hi, Spencer and crew know us as D&D. I shared with Spencer…read moremy particular love for coffee. I asked for the best dark roast and she and her staff graced us with love. In particular, love for the Costa Rican dark roast. Besides the coffee, my wife had the London Fog. We also share a blue berry fritter than was a cross between a Bismarck and fritter. Not to mention a savory morsel too! The food and coffee were just what we were looking for D&D (different and delightful). The love in the store that was graced upon us made Misha's a detour from the ordinary for D&D.

I'm giving it four stars for their service. They are so nice and they take your order, make your…read morecoffee and then you pay which I like. Their coffee was good, but nothing beyond belief. There's plenty of seating and low lighting which makes for a great study spot.

Yum! I've been to two other java loco locations and this one…read morehas a lot more lattes than the others I have been to. I tried the biscoff cookie latte and it has a very robust coffee flavor that is truly what you want when you order an iced coffee. The cold foam and biscoff crumbles add a great touch. Perfectly sweet to me but if you do not like sweet coffee at all then do not get this. I also had a egg and cheese bagel not pictured but it was freshly made.

LOVE the drinks at java loco. The food is good. I think my favorite is coffee cake. Love salted…read morefoam viet iced coffee. It is pricier than what I'd usually want to pay, but it's worth it as a treat once in a while. The service here is always fast and efficient. There are a few seats here and a couple outside tables. No matter the time of day they always have customers. It's a bit smaller, but probably the perfect size since most people take their coffee and treats to go.