Anyone who knows coffee and lives within a 50 mile radius of Trager Brothers in Afton (also a location in Lovingston) has literally zero reason for not making this roaster and coffee shop a regular pilgrimage site. To paraphrase the Beatles, there's nothing I can say that can't be said, but man do I love, love, love this place. Excellent whole bean offerings, roasted to perfection by expert roasters. Delicious hot and iced coffee and espresso drinks that simply can't be replicated anywhere nearby--including, sadly, in my home town of Staunton (hey, Trager Brothers! There's a huge opportunity for expansion in the Queen City!). And top all that off with sublime, informed, and incredibly friendly front of house staff. Yeah, it's a little hard to find, but anything worth having is worth looking for. And in this age of googling and Apple mapping and whatnot, there's no excuse for not availing yourself to the BEST coffee in central Virginia. Y'all who might have read some of my other reviews will know: I usually have a minor nit to pick with even my five stars. Not so with the Brothers Trager, fam. Enter their shop and be greeted by the heavenly aroma of roasting coffee, the whir of a burr grinder, the quiet scream of a steaming wand, the genuine smile and friendly greeting of the barista. Now, you tell me: how could you possibly find a quibble worth the scribble? read more

Trager Brothers Coffee - Two great pounds of my favourite Indo beans - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Afton, Virginia

Came out here on a whim b/c of the signage on the main road. My wife is a big coffee fan and I mean... why would we not stop by? First off, it's a bit odd to find. If you're looking for a big ole store or facility that screams coffee shop, you're looking wrong. It's in in the far end of a building off to your right when you follow the signs. (seriously the signs are key here). When you enter the main building, you're hit with the awesome aroma of coffee... just head to the end and walk in the door. It's a cool shop that Is totally worth visiting. If anything, it's b/c of the high quality coffee they offer. There really isn't much to do here other than pickup great coffee but I guess I can't think of what else you'd really need. :) Cheers! Food Taste: great coffee! Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Very small but quaint Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no read more

Absolutely fabulous coffee. We drive this road in the way to visit family and we will stop there Every Time going forward. Spouse had Sumatran coffee and I had a latte. Highly recommended. We watched someone roast coffee while we waited for my latte. I will order their beans online. Yum. read more

Excellent blends with rich body and unique flavors. A knowledgeable staff will gladly point you toward the correct decision. ANNND. they ship!! read more

Great little hidden gem to grab some coffee from! Perfect latte to get me through a long drive. The baristas were very kind and helpful, too! read more

Seriously awesome world class coffee hidden away in a repurposed school building! They were literally roasting beans right there when I ordered. I first had their French roast with a shot of espresso. That was so good that I wandered back in and got a soy milk cortado. Amazing place! read more

This was an amazing unique place and their coffee was excellent. If you love coffee you need to come to this place. The employees were so friendly it made this a very pleasant stop on our trip. I loved seeing the different sacks of coffee beans stacked around the place. We will definitely be back!!!! read more

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Found this gem while on a girls weekend in Nellysford, down from RVA. An absolute must if you're in the area. It's kind of hidden in the back of the community center. There's a HUGE space/playground right in front of it--truly a paradise for parents I'd been craving a cafe con leche and imagine my surprise when this tiny coffee shop gave me one of the best ones I've ever had! It was even on their menu? Lol. I was blown away by the quality. Also really cool to see the beans roasted right in front of you. read more

Trager Brothers Coffee - Inside the shop (no seating but plenty of space outside) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Afton, Virginia

Best coffee with a knowledgeable and friendly staff. I love the Brazilian beans the best. The place is cool. You can sit outside or in a community room next door. Just wish they'd carry heavy cream... read more

What a unique spot! Great coffee and matcha... I ordered an Americano with hazelnut syrup, while my husband ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and vanilla syrup. Both were delicious! The Americano wasn't over-roasted or bitter. Prices were very impressive too. I also ordered a bag of the Love Blend to take home. Service was good. There were two women working the busy shop. Ambience was straightforward. No inside seating, but plenty outdoors. Wish they had some grab-and-go foods, especially since there aren't many coffee shops out here. But nonetheless, I highly recommend! read more

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Ahh such a hidden gem, not only is the coffee tasty.. it's freshly roasted on site. I loved that it was in a community center with play area for kiddos! We enjoyed our coffee while the kids played. read more

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Trager Brothers Coffee was great! Learned of the place through the AirBnB we are staying at for the weekend--provided coffee for the morning that was fabulous! We decided to drive over to the shop to check it out. Quaint place located inside community center. Service was great and London Fog was delicious! We also bought a bag of coffee to have at home. read more

By far the best coffee around, and a really knowledgeable and fun staff. I have enjoyed Trager Brothers coffee for more than twenty years. I highly recommend you try it! read more

We found this place by luck. We just wanted some coffee since we were driving from several hours out. We noticed that they had a seasonal honey lavender latte and vanilla rose latte so we decided to try them both and see. I highly recommend either one of these. The vanilla rose latte was amazing, but I'm pretty sure the lavender latte will change your life. Also, the Trager Brothers Coffee team was friendly and very helpful with our questions. Our experience was so good that when we had to drive back out of town we made sure this was our first stop before we left. We ordered the honey lavender latte and vanilla rose latte again. This place is AWESOME and if the weather permits, sip your coffee on the picnic tables out front. The view is unbeatable. read more

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Hidden Gem! Great tasting coffee !!! Service was fast even with a long line. Bought a bag of the Honduran coffee. Couldn't ignore the MASSIVE coffee bean roaster in the middle of the store. read more

One of the best coffee places I've ever been- got quad shot. Everyone i was with loved their coffees too. Perfectly madeCould taste all the flavor notes. All organic and fair-trade coffee. I bought blend 70 for home. read more

Trager Brothers Coffee - Coffee beans being roasted 3 - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Afton, Virginia

Knowledgeable staff, wonderful experience, the pour-over brewing of the freshly ground organic Sumatran made delicious coffee!

Great service and even better coffee!! Such a lovely space and very nice art work for sale.

Coffee is terrific and the staff was great too, it's been a while since I was in but wanted to give them a shout out!

Being one of the only coffee shops in the area we will continue stopping by when we are around, but their espresso is burnt, the milk is scalding hot and the entire cappuccino just tastes burnt. The gingerbread latte tasted like straight ginger. read more

I was in desperate need of an early morning coffee shop on a weekend camping trip at Devils Backbone and the only open spot I could find (closer than a 30 min drive away) happened to be a mile up the road. TBC blew me away! The coffee was delicious, they had an oat milk option, and the school-turned community center and small business hub was an awesome local find. We came back several times through the weekend and if I'm in the area again I will definitely return. read more

We live in Afton and Trager Brothers is our only coffee. We grind or own whole bean Sumatra and Guatemalan. Best coffee on the planet.

Almost drove right past it at first, but thank goodness I didn't. What a little gem! We walked past a sweet older dog as we headed in - after that, I already knew I liked this place. People inside were super friendly. I got one of the best chai lattes I've had in a while. Coffee of the day was also super good. read more

Friendly staff, smells great and good drinks. Highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a cute place to stop and grab coffee!

Cute hidden coffee shop. There is a paved road alongside the building and playground (and skate park?). Really interesting coz you can watch them roasting the coffee. I got Mocha and Cappuccino. Dog friendly as well. Stop by and get their coffee when you're in Afton read more

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Great coffee and service. Good selections and quick service. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.

Got a caramel latte here today. I'm super impressed. Great service, store front and the price was actually rest good too. Definitely coming back and recommend. read more

Trager Brothers Coffee - Got a caramel latte today and I am so impressed! Great service! Definitely recommend - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Afton, Virginia

Very friendly staff and delicious coffee. It is now the only coffee I drink. And they are right down the road from me!

Interesting little coffee shop located in the Rockfish community center. You can watch them roast the beans while you wait for your coffee. Prices are great ($2.50 for a latte) and they have milk alternatives. read more

You'll doubt it exists. You'll try to pass the place. But the coffee shop is actually in a school/community center. Number 17 and there's a map to show you how far. It's awesome. We got two cold brews. The brew tastes mildly of molasses with a light acidic finish. It's excellent. A must when in Afton. read more

Toya and the fine folks at Trager Brothers Coffee have been a great addition to the Nelson community! They especially will be missed in the heart of Nelson County in Lovingston. Due to some unfortunately miserable residents, the Trager Brothers folks had to move their business to a more business-friendly area near 151. Nonetheless, I'm a huge fan of TBC's cold brew to-go products! read more

After a long weekend at a cabin in the mountains there's nothing you need more than a good latte to power you through the drive back to Richmond. This little shop is an oasis of fine roasted espresso in a wasteland of fast food drip coffee. The shop is at the back of a long, low-slung brick building that used to be the county elementary school. Today it hosts a range of small businesses including Trager Brothers Coffee housed in classroom 17. One of the brothers greeted us as soon as we walked in and took our orders. He explained they roast all of their beans themselves in the middle of the shop. A few older men came in to buy some bags while we were waiting. The whole place was decked out in Halloween decorations, and they even had candy out in a cauldron. A mom and her couple kids were enjoying the outdoor seating. Both our lattes and the dark roast were delicious. This place is a great find in a corner of the Commonwealth lacking cafe gems like this spot! read more

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I found this little gem of a coffee shop while visiting Afton, VA. The coffee was delicious, the staff showed great hospitality, and they followed COVID safety precautions perfectly. Couldn't recommend it more! Wish I lived in the area - I could use their oat milk latte right now! read more

Good local coffee shop that sells beans, drip, espresso drinks, etc. A little tricky to find at the back of the community center, but worth the search! read more

This place is great. We were staying up the road for a brewery trip, and didn't want gas station coffee, so we looked this spot up and came by to take a look. The shop is tucked away in what looks to be a renovated elementary school, and took us a moment to find, but we eventually sorted it out. The coffee is EXCELLENT. They roast it on-location and do about a half-dozen different single origin roasts. Their counter-service is solid, and the space is beautiful. Come here! read more

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Quiet, cute and hidden! We went in a few times on our tour of 151 breweries and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the coffee and the prices. Kind of funny to find a coffee shop of this caliber in a community center! Regardless, we highly recommend! read more