I ordered a iced caramel latte and a chocolate chip scone while on duty and I got my order quick and easy. It was my first time trying a scone and it was soo delicious, buttery, crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. My latte was perfect. It was creamy, coffee taste was strong, milk to coffee ratio was great. Thank you for a great breakfast pick me up! read more

Beautiful coffee shop and I appreciate they are expanding and working on offering more seating. Coffee was delicious and so was the cinnamon roll!!! read more

Robin Simmons Bakery - Cinnamon roll - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Nestled in an unpretentious shopping center is this charming coffee shop, that also happens to offer award winning baked goods. This place was referred to us, and with being a local- can't wait to give them our business again. Customer service and speed of delivery, are both calibrated to optimal levels. Check this place out!! Hurry!! read more

I was on my way to Virginia Beach and was in the mood for some sweets. I stopped here to see what they had to offer... boy am I so glad I did! They're located in a small strip mall with tables and chairs outside for customers. I walked in and was immediately pleased. They were busy with customers at the counter and plenty more sitting down. I helped myself to take pictures for their decor, desserts, & menus. Inside the showcases they had many different goodies: NY cheesecake, scones of ALL kinds, sweet potato biscuits with country ham, chocolate cake, key lime pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and several types of cookies. They also have coffee of all types such as nitro cold brew, espresso, lattes, teas, & hot chocolate. They also had fresh ground coffee for sale as well. I couldn't choose between the cheddar chive scone and the country ham biscuit. The lady at the counter was super nice; she gave me a sample of their cheesecake and scone..& so I ordered a biscuit. She also offered iced water. Their scone? Decadent! And their cheesecake? Absolutely amazing! I'm a total cheesecake fanatic so I know what I'm talking about. They served the sweet potato biscuit with country ham on a fancy plate alongside a cup of fresh fruit. Their biscuit was perfectly fresh and the ham just made it even better. I am totally impressed with 17 Hands. I can't wait to bring in my family next time! And you bet I'll be coming home with a plethora of their goodies!! Kudos 17 Hands Coffee!! read more

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Let me begin with There are not many bakeries in Virginia Beach that I believe are worth the visit, but this one is! My wife and I stopped in to grab some items to take home, and nothing disappointed us! Really worth every mile we had to drive to get here. We picked up some short bread cookies, cheesecake, red velvet cake, and a key lime pie. We were happy with everything that we got all of it was fresh, and best of all you don't break the bank! Many places in the area are just over priced generic bites of Sadness! To some it all up great prices, fresh products, great taste so how can you go wrong? Next time we make the trip we want to try the coffee. Everyone was super helpful and really went out of their way to answer any questions we had and make us feel welcome. Truly a one of a kind hidden gem! We hope they are here to stay! read more

I've been beee 3 times now and each time has not disappointed at all! I try a different flavored iced latte each week and they're always so delicious! I always get the sweet potato biscuit as well, it's my absolute favorite. The cashier is always really nice too! Love this place! read more

Thank you bringing a wonderful cafe and bakery to our area. I will always go here and not only bc it's across the street but. The food is great and the coffee choices and endless. read more

While my family was visiting Virginia Beach we wanted to grab a coffee close to our hotel but wanted to avoid the big Seattle chain if we could. We looked for some local businesses and most of them were closed on Sundays. Odd. Well, 17 Hands was open and just around the corner so away we went. The AC was out so they about to close up but we managed to get our coffee. I got a nitro cold brew and it was wayyyy to strong for my liking. I drank it because I paid for it, it wasn't bad, just too strong for me. My wife ordered a raspberry something, white chocolate maybe... not entirely sure. It was really good either way. The next day we stopped in before hitting the road and I ordered a peppermint mocha which was very nice. Next time I'm in the area I will get an extra pump of peppermint. My wife went with her raspberry whatever and again was very happy. Our daughter got an iced caramel with an extra pump of caramel and she was happy. My son wanted a fruit cup so we grabbed him one, but we also grabbed a savory ham and cheese scone, a chocolate chip scone, and a slice of chocolate cake with mint frosting. Cake, incredible. Very moist and the icing was delicious without being overly sweet. The savory scone is still sweet. It is delicious, but sweeter than I would like for savory... but I still ordered another one so clearly it was good. From what I could tell, the baked good are fantastic! I also grabbed a small bag of whole bean Colombian coffee, and the decaf Colombian. Both of which make very nice pour-over coffee at home. We also grabbed a coffee and a couple of scones for our friend down the road. She was very happy. The staff here is great. The owner is super friendly and has a great crew. I really hope this place does well. read more

The coffee is good. Good selection of lattees. Lots of nice looking sweet. Samples of their molasses cookies were on the counter. They were very yummy. Friendly staff. Easy location. read more

Great coffee, Good vibes, and the music was great . Also, the bakery looked like it had some very tasty stuff! Only thing I don't really care for is the name and the logo. I don't understand what 17 hands has to do with a bakery or coffee. I would love to see a sign or something that describes the origin story! read more

Best barista in the business. She brushed my hand when she gave me my coffee. Absolute Ecstasy read more

Robin Simmons Bakery - Barista Nicola - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Fantastic coffee, teas, breakfast sandwiches and deserts. Their employees are always helpful and hind and the drinks and food never disappoint! read more

Great deserts and great service. Very comfortable feeling. Can sit outside if you want.

After my nightmare of a visit at a previous coffee shop I went around looking for somewhere new and ended up at 17 hands! I've heard many great things about it so decided it was worth a shot. Upon entering it was your usual environment almost like walking in a Starbucks. Small cozy shop, people having their breakfast and coffee doing computer work. The restaurant was fairly clean except for a few tables which is expected at a small shop like this. The food all sounded pretty good though and they have an awesome happy hour with half off scones and other pastries and really good cheesecake from what many customers there told me. Seemed to be the most sold item as I was there. The service was super friendly and offered all sorts of recommendations and in the end I went with the sweet potato biscuit and wasn't disappointed. Was pretty good and the stores coffee here was delicious and hot! Pricewise it's no trip to wawa or a gas station but I think it was worth it especially being able to sit outside at the table in the sun. 3 stars for your typical experience but 4 stars for the friendly and knowledgeable staff! read more

It was just okay for me. No place to sit and enjoy it though, way too small. No real ambience.

Service is great. Ambiance is so darn cute. Food is EXCELLENT!!!!- the sweet potato biscuit is what my breakfast dreams are made of. The cold brew is just ok. Prices are fair (way better than Starbucks and food is better too!) read more

Good drinks with a tasty scones. Nice environment! Will definitely go back again and look forward to trying different items on the menu.

Negatives: Its too expensive. No "buy 9 get your 10th free" punch card or something along those lines. Layout is a little off. You cant see everything they have to offer up front. Pros: Coffee is bomb. Food is bomb. Overall atmosphere is that of a typical chill coffee shop. If they added some couches and nooks to sit in, made all of their products available at the register, and had a punch card this place would be 100/100 for sure read more

Oh. My. God. This apple pie is perfectly heavenly!! A friend unexpectedly dropped by with a housewarming gift during a home renovation. With dirty hands, we did a lot of peeking with the tape intact so we did not realize how big this monster was! For a 12" caramelized apple pie, this was NOT heavy at all! I confidently say that because I normally don't eat 3 slices in half an hour..... The flaking was perfect all across the crust and top, the filling was a subtle sweet, and the cinnamon/nutmeg was not overdone so it doesn't leave the odd aftertaste. The only thing I would have liked is a thicker bottom crust because it broke so easily when scooping out, but that is likely a personal preference. Thank you for an amazing housewarming gift - the house does smell of "home" Not having been before on prior trips to VA Beach, I now have a new spot to visit when in town! read more

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I've been coming here for years now and there is always something new to try. Their standard black coffee is pretty good but if you're in the mood for something different then their Bourbon Caramel Macchiato is worth trying. If you are coming in for baked goods then I recommend trying either the scones or cheesecake (if you're like me then you likely came in for coffee and ended up coming out with baked goods in tow as well). The scones come in several different flavors to appeal to either a more savory preference (Canadian bacon with cheddar) or sweet (butterscotch). The crust is perfectly flakey and they taste great warmed up if you are in a rush. The cheesecake is phenomenal. The crust is absolutely divine and the actual cream cheese is creamy. A New Yorker I brought once affirmed that the cheesecake tasted exactly what he'd expect for a "New York style" cheesecake and that usually bakeries outside of NY miss the mark. Seating is limited and this place can have a bit of a wait time due to how popular it has become, but it is still worth a stop for either a good cup of coffee or at least to try the food from the bakery. read more

Love this place best coffee in VB ! I am visiting from Carolina and this place is just amazing Took my family and they loved it even kids enjoyed huge cinnamon rolls! read more

Great keto options. Decent selection of drinks and food to suit lots of tastes. Very cozy space that's always busy at peak hours. The flavored whipped cream of the week is a must no matter what you get. read more

So happy to have a decent local coffee shop in the area and add in fresh homemade bakery items? SCORE! This has become our weekly Saturday morning coffee date spot. read more

I love this independent establishment. The food is delicious. Very eclectic, with unique, delicious, flavor profiles found throughout the menu. Honestly I'm not crazy about the coffee, but the food and desserts are fantastic. read more

Amazing baked goodies! Lemon Blueberry Scones, she crab quiches, and sweet potato biscuit with bacon sandwiches are must tries! Friendly staff and tasty coffee. My husband and I love this local cafe ! read more

Should I be eating cake at 8am, probably not. But that's another story. Sweet baby Jesus, Mother Mary, and all the other deities out there, I would marry this cookies and cream cake if that were legal. The woman at the counter was sweet and helpful. I told her I'm the coffee in my creamer type and she made me some iced Carmel latte concoction of deliciousness. Only complaint is I want a bigger coffee cups! I need more! read more

Best Coffee.. Best Bakery... best Biscuits. Decor and Ambiance is very nice and cozy. The Horses theme is cool. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Very effective even when they are busy. read more

I just tried this place for the first time even though I live super close by! The staff gave great recommendations, and I'm already planning on returning because their options and menu are AMAZING. I got a cinnamon white chocolate latte with almond milk and a pumpkin spice cookie. Definitely returning. Soon! read more

I've been coming here for a few months now. It's a busy place, but they get your order to you quickly. I really love their butterscotch scone! I hope they always have it. Get here early, though. Today I came a little later than I normally do and they were out of the cranberry cheesecake. I'm hoping to get a slice before the season is over. This is my new favorite coffee shop! read more

17 hands Coffee has a good selection of pastries and very flavorful coffee. They are definitely a community oriented establishment. My issue with this establishment is that I often get forgotten about when I place my order. Often! Whether I am wait on coffee or a baked good, the employee will forget that I'm waiting. When the person finally ask about my situation, they apologize but there is never compensation for the mistake. There no extra pastry, free coffee or anything. It feels like my time wasted means absolutely nothing. Very disappointing. read more

This was my first visit and I was not disappointed! The staff was super friendly and and the homemade deserts I had were AMAZING! They offer a variety of hot and cold coffees as well, and you can substitute milk as well which is always a bonus! I will be back read more

Robin Simmons Bakery - Chocolate Cake With Buttercream Icing - Desserts Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Came here for the first time today based on a recommendation. I was kind of in a hurry with a busy day ahead. When I had a moment I decided to place an online order. Online it gives the option for ASAP or a future set-time order. I chose 45 minutes ahead so I could go on and get my kiddos from gymnastics, get the coffee and head to my next errand. Went in with both kids grabbed my coffee from the to-go section, mind you I was 5 minutes early from the set ready time, and my hot coffee was ice cold. The foam was non-existent. I went to the counter to explain and I got blamed for it being cold with the response of "well that's usually what happens when you place an online order and wait too long to come get it. We can make it again for you though". I never was once rude when I approached the barista. I figured it was a mishap. Won't be back. It's a shame because the coffee was great after it was re-made! Definitely don't place an online order here! I advise going in! read more

3 years ago their coffee was nothing really spectacular. Went back recent and decided to try it again. Not sure what happened, but all the sudden their coffee is now super spectacular. I don't know what they did, but they did good. Will definitely come back for both the coffe and bakery goods. read more

Yesterday was my first visit to the location (8:30am) and found it to be very inviting with a pleasant ambience. I only ordered a small coffee and the wait was nothing less than 20 minutes, extremely too long of a wait for one basic item. Now, I understand everyone is short on staff but, the owner was siting at the table watching the line grow longer as she watched videos on her phone. And when she finally got up, it was only to distract the 3 ladies from completing orders, to show them videos she previously watched, SMH. My suggestion is to make sure you are not expecting to be in and out and definitely not not in a rush regardless of what you purchase, because once you pay you will be stuck waiting to grab your item and go. read more

Stopped in on my way home from VB. I didn't realize how close to home it is. I ordered a coffee and lemon blueberry scone. I bought 4 home. Place has a great rustic Internet cafe vibe. Nice place to bring your laptop and work remote. I will definitely be back. read more

I highly recommend this place! Their high variety of coffee flavors as well as their quiche, deserts and biscuit selections are quite tasty. Atmosphere is really fun they have t-shirts and coffee beans to take home. However the wait time can be a little much if you get something heated up, which I guess I wouldn't mind as much with a heads-up. I worked at a coffee shop before and understand the rush. I've had some 50/50 customer service, front register is either the best or a touch testy. read more

The coffee is great and the scones are fabulous. Just deducting a star because they're slow and honestly, they can be a bit rude.

If you are looking for an amazing local coffee shop 17 hands is it. They have amazing options to choose from. I usually get lattes, s'mores and honey caramel cinnamon are my go to, but I love the seasonal flavors also. The staff is always so friendly and the service is great! If you like sweet potatoes be sure to have a sweet potato biscuit breakfast sandwich. If you have a sweet tooth and you like baked goods be sure to get a slice of cake. read more

I love the sweet potato biscuits. They are delicious and unique. The coffee is also yummy.

I've only been here once and I ordered the toffee nut latte and Mediterranean quiche. The coffee and food was great. I'll definitely be back again read more