Compass is what I think of when I think of "Home". It's the first place I go to when I come home…read morefrom traveling. It's the last place I go before I leave for travel. As far as a drip cup of coffee I genuinely haven't found a better cup wherever I have traveled. Their lattes are great and packed of flavor but I find myself coming back just for a classic drip. I will say though their maple latte is a must in the fall time. Service is always impeccably fast even when it is packed with people in line and sitting down doing their business. The ambiance just puts a smile on my face seeing everyone and the familiar faces everytime I go in. I love interacting on the chalk board they have as they ask a different question every single week.

Not too sweet peppermint mocha. Very mild, and very latte like. Nice staff and quick service…read more Plenty of seating to get work done!

Cute coffee shop. Met up with some friends to remote work and went to the other location before…read morecoming to this one. This one is cute, clean, and has a nice ambience but seating and space is a little limited in comparison. There are ample outlets! I ordered a hazelnut iced latte with oat milk and the Artisanal BEC breakfast sandwich. When I say I demolished that sandwich?! It was a bit messy but my goodness was it delicious. Prices are a little on the higher side in my opinion but a great spot!

I have walked by For Five countless times and finally stopped in to try today. The vibe inside is…read moreupscale yet casual with many tables to sit in or outside. I see people working there a lot during the daytime. We had an americano, which I loved. They had a special strawberry matcha that was a hit as well. The pastries were delicious, specifically the almond croissant. The breakfast prices are a little pricy , but the portions are decent sized. Definitely would stop in again for a coffee and a pastry!

Small shop for a drink or a take away bag of beans. Their mixes turned out good for a small cafe…read morestyle - we tried both season and other blends. Their beans included their own and other nice choices like Kona for some options for a variety. Not a lot of space for any loitering - but a good enough space for a pop in and walk out. Their baked goods looked better than most small coffee shops.

Beanetics is the gold standard for coffee in Northern Virginia. My favorite is the Lucy blend,…read morewhich is deliciously mild, so smooth! Friendly service and you'll enjoy the cozy loveseat if it's available.

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!

Stopped by in the morning before it got super busy which was nice…read more We ordered a cinnamon roll; cream cheese frosting was good but not a ton of cinnamon flavor. Also tried two lattes that tasted like pure milk. Nothing too special unfortunately :(

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.

Don't be fooled by the hours posted. I showed up at the scheduled opening time (7:00 AM), only to…read morebe told to return in 30 minutes. At this high price point, there are better (and cheaper) coffee options within a 2 minute walk from this spot. Not worth the effort or money.

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

I stopped by to pick up a burrito from monstera and got a kyoto cold brew staff were very friendly…read morethis time and 180 degree difference from the first time. Cold brew was very good has a sweet smooth taste and well balanced one of the better cold brews Ive had. It has a very nice interior. Cool place to eat or sib coffee.

Great coffee spot in Georgetown! Pretty large space with decent indoor and outdoor seating…read more Appreciated their seasonal menu with some more unique offerings like soy miso latte and banana fosters latte. Service was great - super friendly and appreciated learning more details on their offerings (ie: the banana Foster's has real banana in it and it is more spice forward than banana - a win in my book). Also learned that they offer classes there! Love that they have I house roasting that you can also see. Ordered the Banana Foster's Iced Latte - however, it wasn't over ice? It was lukewarm. I think if it was over ice it would have been better. We found that strange and that is what knocked it down to 4 stars. The spice level was exactly what I expected based on what was shared upon ordering.

A beautiful day made even more beautiful by a beautiful cup of coffee…read more.. I know English enthusiasts are having a fit reading beautiful SO MANY times. I do not care. Swing's Coffee is probably one of the most delicious coffees I had in a while. It is smooth. It is creamy. It has a body like no body. I also had a cookie with was okayish. However based on the coffee I must give this a place 4.6/5 Cool

I like the industrial warehouse feel of this coffee shop. It doesn't feel like a cookie cutter,…read morealthough they are expanding. All the coffee here is good. Service is quick on the weekdays but expect to wait 10 minutes for a speciality drink on the weekends. The outside area has a few tables and allows dogs. Recommend the Gluten free banana nut muffin with your coffee! (They source the baked goods from local bakeries.)