Gem of a coffee shop, located in the oldest firehouse (non operating) located just outside the wall…read moreof Fort Monroe. Excellent coffee, excellent service. Good selections of baked goods and sandwiches. Seating inside and outside. Board games and such, great vibe. Ask to hear the fire bell!

Firehouse Coffee 1881 is a cute, history-filled coffee shop located in Fort Monroe. The employees…read morewarmly greeted us, and the piña colada matcha was yummy but definitely on the sweeter side. We sincerely appreciated the 10% military discount and recommend bringing cash to avoid the 3% credit card charge. Indoor and outdoor seating are available.

incredible experience that I had to come back two days in a row. amazing family atmosphere and the…read moreworkers are just as genuine. this will be a regular pit stop whenever I am in the Hampton area

The wait was pretty long only because it was busy for the holiday. But considering how busy it was…read moreI felt like I got seated within a decent amount of time. The staff is very friendly. My waitress was top tier she did so great I actually tip her more than my actual bill was. Amazing staff. I ordered the farm stand breakfast tacos. They are like the best tacos I've ever had. Food was amazing. I will definitely be visiting this location again in the future.

Such a cute brunch stop in Hilton Village! I had the pesto grit bowl, which was the special of the…read moreday, and it was delicious. The caramel macchiato was great too, and the cinnamon scone was the surprise winner. We also tried the pistachio croissant, which was good, but I'd pick that cinnamon scone again in a heartbeat. Service was fast and friendly. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. There was a baby shower happening while we were there, so it was a little loud, but it didn't take away from the experience. It's a charming spot in an equally cute, walkable neighborhood. Great place to stop for brunch, coffee and something from the bakery case.

This is the cutest bistro with excellent food and staff! I tried the breakfast banger bagel, which…read morewas a special. But, instead of the bagel. I got the gluten-free bread option though, which was a focaccia bread. Talk about a pleasant surprise! It was light and airy. The sandwich had a fried egg, a little runny, with avocado mash, bacon, and some aioli. It came with sausage, but I got it without. Oh and it had a side of grits...super creamy and filling! I also had the pistachio cloud latte with oat milk. I dined in, and it gave me an opportunity to check out the bistro. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They also have wine and mimosas. I got some carrot cake muffins and blueberry crumble cakes to go. They were truly delicious!

Cups and Claws was such an amazing experience! Can't say enough good things about this place. It is…read moresuch a beautiful space with roaming cats throughout the café. Our favorite spot was the affectionately named Catio adorned with all of the cat toys, games and books one could dream of. We had a lovely time playing with the cats and kittens. Our favorite was Sal and Morgan however all of the cats were very sweet. Loved that they had options for drinks and snacks in the front and the workers were all super sweet, knowledgeable and kind. You can tell they truly care about the wellbeing of the kitties in their care. All of the cats are adoptable and it took all my strength to not sign up to bring one home. You will need to sign a waiver and make sure you have socks as you will have to take your shoes off at the front. If you forget they do have super cute cat cafe socks for sale though so its a win/win! Excited to return to play with the cats and hopefully one day return to adopt!

Amazing environment! We came in possibly wanting to adopt a kitty! We had criteria, and were told…read moreabout Bruce and he checked off every box! We filled out an application for Bruce and got a call the same day saying we were approved! He's been in his new forever home for about a few hours now and he's glued to us!! He found his new favorite blanket and is making biscuits! 100000% would recommend coming here even if it's to give kitties some love

My sister and I had been wanting to check out Drip N' Sip 757 for quite some time. It's a…read more90s-themed coffee shop, which immediately caught our attention, but since we live across the water, we just never made the time to make the drive. Well, the opportunity finally presented itself when Drip N' Sip 757 was used as the venue for a cake decorating class we signed up for! Since the event was after hours, we weren't sure if we'd actually be able to order anything from the coffee shop, so we were VERY happy to see that the owner was there along with cashiers and baristas, and they were still serving drinks. I ordered a sugar-free raspberry vanilla matcha, frozen, and it was delicious! One thing I really appreciated is that you can get their drinks hot, iced, or frozen, and they have SO many options for customization. They have basically every milk you could ask for: soy, oat, coconut, cow's milk, etc. They even offer both regular and dairy-free whipped cream. There are also tons of different flavors to choose from, plus pastries if you want something to eat. But let's talk about the DECOR because this place understood the assignment. There's a huge mural covering an entire wall by @somitheartist on Instagram, filled with 90s nostalgia. There are references to MTV, All That, and even THAT little "S" we all used to draw by making the lines and connecting them. If you know, you know. Seeing that on the wall immediately took me back. The whole shop has such a fun, nostalgic vibe without feeling overdone. The cake decorating class itself was a great time, but since that was a separate event, I won't get too much into it here. I will say that I really appreciate Drip N' Sip 757 making their space available as an after-hours venue. It's a great way for people to enjoy the shop in a completely different setting. The owner was also incredibly kind and patient with all of us as we stood there trying to figure out what we wanted to order. Everything was clean and tidy, including the bathroom, and I genuinely loved the atmosphere and decor. Overall, I'm really glad we finally made it to Drip N' Sip 757. Between the delicious matcha, all the customization options, the friendly service, and the nostalgia, I really enjoyed everything about the experience. It's definitely quite the drive for me coming from across the bridge, but I'd absolutely come back!

I have been dying to try Drip n Sip, but I live in Virginia Beach, so I had to make it make sense!…read moreWhat better way than to try then out by attending a private cake decorating event! The event was from 5-7 which was after their usual business hours, but all of the drinks and pastries were still available. Mya was one of baristas, and the owner, Melanie, was also present. All very nice staff! Super friendly, personable, and helpful. I tried the Signature Drink called Drip N Sip. It is a white chocolate mocha with caramel, and I decided to get it frozen. I love that all the drinks can be made hot, iced, or frozen. They have every type of milk including coconut, oat, and almond. They also even have nondairy or dairy whipped cream options! Literally something for everyone. My drink came out very fast despite there being about 15 of us, and it was very good! Drip N Sip is decorated in everything 90s! From my favorite 90s tv shows, to music groups, movies, and tv stations, it is super nostalgic! I love all the artwork and the brightness of the place. Overall, we had a 10/10 experience and I would definitely come back. I think it is neat the owner even allowed the private event! Definitely worth checking out.

This food was great! The food came on time and was packed nice and neat. She also gave extras such…read moreas water and chips. The food was definitely aesthetically pleasing.

From the owner: Apotheca Café exists to make wellness accessible, elevated, and community-driven. Our mission is to…read moreprovide nutrient-rich meals, holistic teas, and nutrition education while giving back to the community through donations and outreach. Our vision is to grow into a regional wellness brand that not only feeds families but also creates jobs, supports schools, and reinvests in underserved communities.

East End is located in downtown Newport News, which I'm extremely grateful for. There is parking in…read morethe back of the building that is shared with a couple of other businesses, but it's plentiful. It's tiny inside, but there is seating in and outside. Along with board games to enjoy among friends. I've had a couple of drinks from here but I recently had the Soft Launch Latte. Which was a berry delicious drink. The people who work here are truly the sweetest. My husband has become somewhat of a regular, and they know his favorite go-to order. This cafe is truly invested in serving the community, and we love that. Support Local.

With the both of us off on a Friday morning during Memorial Day weekend, Sophia and I drove here…read morefor breakfast. East End Cafe is a small business located in downtown Newport News. They were recently spotlighted by Channel 13 as part of their Friday Flavor segment. It was a no brainer that we stopped by to give them a try. When we walked in, we were both greeted by the staff of two behind the counter. It's a very small cafe with two tables for up to 6 people, a small round table for two and a bar table area. Everything was clean and spotless with decor all over. A welcoming spot for all that comes in. We ordered right at the counter upon walking in. My choice of beverage was a medium sized Forget Me Not (sure it was named after the song from Patrice Rushen) served iced. It's a cinnamon latte with whole milk (my choice) and sea salted caramel toffee. Also, I ordered a sausage and egg croissant and a cheese danish pastry to eat. Everything was really good. All the ingredients for the beverage came together. A little strong, but not too sweet. And the croissant sandwich and pastry really helped myself become full for the morning. A really big thanks to the staff for keeping us satisfied during our visit. We'll definitely come back real soon :)

Great little shop ran by the owner who you can meet during your experience there. Everything was…read moremade fresh and he portion size is amazing . 5 stars all around !

We got a pepperoni pizza, drinks and a mangonada. Everything was super tasty. The staff is very…read morewelcoming and attentive. The vibe is cool and inviting. The establishment is fairly new and what they are trying to accomplish for the community speaks volumes as to who they are as people. 10/10 recommend. If you are in the area give them a try.

Nice little salad/wrap place. Everything was clean and fresh. I ordered my salad online, but ate…read moreinside the store. I ordered a fountain drink which cost a little more than $3.00 which seems a bit high but the Durango fruit tea was really good. Staff was nice and respectful. No problem with the tap-to-pay feature for me.

This place definitely helps you answer the hardest question...."What do you want to eat?" lol…read more With salad, sandwich, wraps, soups, etc., everyone can find something. It's super convenient with options to order online, at the in-store kiosk, or at the counter. The food is amazing, my go-to is the Greek Salad, but I love how you can enjoy your favorite in a salad or wrap. I usually end up eating here once or twice a week, and I would recommend it to anyone.