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've been craving French toast for MONTHS, so when I stopped by HomeGrown for a late lunch, there…read morewas no question that I was ordering breakfast. I went with the Let's Make a Toast, which came with two eggs, my choice of meat, and their signature French toast. I chose scrambled eggs and turkey sausage patties. The French toast absolutely hit the spot! It was thick, nicely cooked, dusted with powdered sugar, and paired perfectly with the syrup. After craving French toast for so long, I was definitely satisfied. The scrambled eggs were fluffy, and the turkey sausage was flavorful and a nice complement to everything. I also ordered the Jolly Green fresh juice, made with apple, cucumber, celery, spinach, kale, grapes, and lemon. I really enjoyed it. It was fresh and refreshing, with a good balance between the fruit and greens. I also really liked the atmosphere. The restaurant was bright, clean, and inviting, with some really nice décor throughout. Overall, a great late lunch...even though I went full breakfast. After months of wanting French toast, HomeGrown delivered. I'd definitely come back!

94/100 HomeGrown was a really pleasant place to have…read morebreakfast. For me, their limoncello french toast, turkey side, and roasted rosemary potatoes were standouts. --- HomeGrown does breakfast right. They have community partners which supply their goods, and boy did you taste the difference. The food was awesome, exactly what you crave when you want a good breakfast. We ordered the (1) limoncello french toast, (2) BYOB (Build your own breakfast), and (3) HomeGrown coffee cake: -Limoncello french toast: Densely cakey and mochi-like consistency made the french toast a standout to me. It wasn't too sweet, and the vanilla bean creme anglaise sauce was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon curd. The eggs and ham I ordered on the side were pretty standard. - BYOB: The rosemary potatoes and turkey side were AWESOME! I am not a crispy potato person, so I was happy with the softer texture of these potatoes (but my friend didn't like them as much as I did). The turkey was juicy and very flavorful, and an unexpected surprise. The eggs and English muffins were pretty standard. -HomeGrown coffee cake: For $6.5, we were happy with the size of the slice. It a tiny bit too sweet for me with the caramel sauce, but the cake was moist on its own. We felt like we needed 3 people to comfortably eat this size portion. The service was fast, friendly, and professional. We were really happy with our server, the cleanliness of the restaurant (and even the bathroom!), and the ambiance. It was very cute and well-decorated, and I can see it being a great spot for many occasions. It wasn't too loud despite it being pretty full. Overall, I'd recommend HomeGrown if you want a breakfast that won't disappoint. The turkey and rosemary potatoes were my favorite, but I really enjoyed all of the food. I will definitely be back!

Convenient location if you're waiting for your transfer bus or train. They were quick and very…read morefriendly. Reviews say prices are high for type of coffee. I for one figure it's the area. There are plenty of other options if you're looking for budget friendly. I myself ordered a coconut vanilla latte and enjoyed it! Would come back!

One of the best espressos I have ever had! Also, also one of the most expensive espressos I've ever…read morehad at over five dollars. It seems unnecessarily expensive even accounting for its location.

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...

There are many unique pastries and cakes here. We had the famous honey cake, and it's easy to see…read morewhy it's popular. I also got one of the paklavas (baklava) and the server gave us an extra piece for free, which was a nice treat. If you're bored of walnut baklava and want to try something new, come here. The prices are very low considering the area.

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!

A restaurant devoted to gourmet breakfast toasts? Hell yeah! But who are we kidding. Toast isn't…read morejust for breakfast anymore. Which is why I was more than happy to pop in for lunch toast while on a recent biz trip to the area. This is a tiny little spot, and parking is all but impossible to find. But my efforts were richly rewarded with a hearty portion of their tasty tuna toast (served upon a custom wood board of course). It was fresh and tasty, and worth the long wait during the early afternoon rush. I also ordered a latte... which was just meh. But that's probably just the Seattle in me talking.

The toasts and juices here are amazing. For the juice in a glass bottle, i did the one with Mango,…read morePineapple and Spinach. For the toast, i'm glad i went for the Smoked Salmon on GF bread... it was beyond AMAZING!

Delicious coffee, very friendly service, and cool industrial-chic vibes! We came here at 10 am on a…read moreSunday morning, and there was plenty of empty tables and chairs... By 10:30 am though, there were many more customers and all tables were taken. So come here by 10 am if you want to nab a table. The drinks I had here so far are: - Bluebell espresso soda - brisk, fruity, and refreshing. It has an intriguing complex blend of flavors (jasmine, blamango, coconut). Really unique! - Rose cardy latte (iced with little ice, oat milk) - delightfully sweet and refreshing. It was not too sweet and has light floral tones. Service was very friendly and quick. All the workers looked fairly young and hipster-cool and always had a smile for me!

Decided to try a new coffee place with my friend. So glad we did! As others have stated, it's off…read morethe main streets (but not too far) so there is decent street parking available on the weekends. We came around 11 on Sunday and it was packed. They have free WiFi and phone booths (for members to take calls) for those who want to work/study there. There is a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating although it's not an overly large space. I loved that they had a community puzzle, but wished they had more than one bathroom. I ordered the Jasmine Zest Iced Latte (signature drink from their summer menu), Brazilian Cheese Bread (3 for $4.50), and Honey Goat Toast. Everything was delicious and flavorful! Items came out as they got prepared - cheese bread (at checkout), latte, then toast (estimated wait of 5 minutes). I lucked out with the cheese bread. The customer in front of me got the rest of the last batch and I got everything of the new batch that came piping hot out of the oven! The texture was different from other cheese breads where it was a thin bread exterior and a mochi-like cheese filling. I appreciated actually being able to taste the jasmine and lemon in the latte as well as the lavender on the toast. I wouldn't mind coming back to try more items on their menu. I wouldn't mind coming definitely reorder the cheese bread!

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.

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.

First impressions. The Uptowner Cafe is tucked on the corner...reminds me of the little shop I used…read moreto go to as a kid to get candy. Music in the background is pleasant, six 2-person tables available and a couple of living room chairs. They offer an array of sandwiches named after the surrounding streets of Alexandria. I wan't here for the food, just the coffee. This would be my second cup for today...or at least the 2nd cup I bought. The first was a few blocks away at a place that shall remain nameless. It was that bad. So here we are with a "grande" latte with caramel. Promptly made and decidedly tasty. Prices are reasonable (especially if you are used to Starbucks). I also had to grab a blueberry crumb muffin...well worth the calories! The area seems to have a number of coffee shops, but finding a good one is the opportunity. Latte with caramel was

Rating only as a coffee shop, I was quite pleased with my cup of Joe, where it was full-bodied,…read moresmooth and with no harsh notes. Service was quick where I enjoyed my cup outside on one of their tables adjoining the business. Besides coffee, they would appear to serve the full assortment of drinks you would expect to see in a barista type operation as well as sandwiches where they serve breakfast and lunch during the course of the day. Nice! Overall, if you're looking for a quick cup of coffee that is not a chain coffee then this is an excellent option for you especially if you are in the area. The other key thing to note is this shop opens at 6 AM Monday through Friday so if you're an early riser like I am, keep that in mind.