Had the pleasure of going to Black dog quite a few times over the past couple of weeks. I have…read moretried all the June Specialty flavors now, and they all have something different to offer! You simply just can't go wrong. I have introduced my friends to Black Dog and they LOVE IT as well. Sometimes the wait in line and for your order can be a little long, but it's so worth it. I cannot wait for July flavors!

After months and months of driving by I finally went in to try this cute little place. As you can…read moreimagine, they have tons of hot & cold coffee options. So many, it's almost overwhelming. They roast their beans onsite (you can watch the process through the glass window). The prices are on par if not slightly better than the other large coffee chains. My only "complaint" (which isn't really a complaint) is that as a first timer I wasn't familiar with their various flavors and milk options. It would be nice to have a full menu near the door so people can review the list and be ready to order at the counter. I felt a little like a deer in headlights when I was ordering and didn't know EXACTLY what I wanted. Not a bad problem to have - just a suggestion. Overall, excellent and we will be back and we'll be prepared with our order next time!

I love this cafe! It has been consistently good and one of the best places to be productive. They…read morehave plenty of seating and outlets although it can get pretty busy mid day with people working and students studying. The service is always amazing! They serve great lattes with beautiful latte art. I genuinely think they have one of the best croissants in the northern Va area. They also have great cheese danishes and almond croissants. I would highly recommend!

Located behind the Fair City shopping center is a lovely, quaint coffeeshop known as Foundation…read moreCoffee Roasters. With plenty of open and spacious seating, its a great place to sit back, enough some coffee and food, and just work, read a book, or even relax. Food wise, the pastries are delicious. Not overly sweet as they may appear, but can absolutely fill a sweet craving. The coffee was quite tasty and delightful. The staff is friendly and attentive to each patron. The prices may seem higher than other coffeeshops, but that's can be expected in the heart of Fairfax. Overall, a great coffeeshop that I love to frequent when I'm in the area.

FRESH! I mean in house roasted coffee, legit chai TEA (NOT…read morefrom a box mix), fresh pulled espresso shots! I haven't had anything from here that wasn't delicious. Prices are great, people are always friendly, AND you can wander around the Battlefield Country Store while you wait. If I lived closer I would be in here a lot more often. Outside covered seating, swings out in the rocks, and picnic tables under the trees in the grass Plenty of parking too. If you're headed North you'll have to bust a u turn but you won't regret it!

Today they have buy a latte get one free, a great deal. The staff is friendly and also ordered a…read morebiscuits and gravy. A great combination.

Stopped in on our drive back to GA. First customers in the door, early and ready for coffee to…read morestart the day! WOW!!! This place did not disappoint. I love a shaken expresso. When I realized they did a peppermint/mocha in a shaken expresso. I was excited. Let me just say- that's the BEST shaken expresso I have ever had! It was Christmas in a cup! Only downfall is I live to far away to be a daily customer!

I visited River Bottom Roasters recently while looking for a new local coffee shop in the area. I…read morewas pleasantly surprised when I walked into the establishment. The high ceilings gave the shop a light and airy feel. This probably isn't the best place to study or work since the sounds of voices bounce off the walls. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I ordered an iced strawberry fields matcha latte and a blueberry muffin. I think I was accidentally given a mixed berry muffin, but it wasn't a big deal. It was still delicious. The matcha, when I received it, was also very good and I really enjoyed it. My one gripe is that it took 25 minutes to receive my drink. While waiting, I noticed that the two individuals handling the food were rock stars. They got orders out very quickly and efficiently, and I had my muffin in less than five minutes. I also noticed the number of other patrons waiting for long periods of time. People who placed orders after I did received their coffee drinks, so I was confused. When my name was finally called, I noticed that three matcha drinks were ready at the same time. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand the barista making the numerous matcha orders at the same time, but the 25-minute wait seemed quite excessive. There was a steady stream of customers, so it was busy, but not insanely busy. Again, I enjoyed everything about River Bottom Roasters except for the long wait for drinks.

We learned that the Hillbrook Inn gets their coffee from Sibling Coffee Roasters so we wanted to…read morestop in for coffee before we got on the road. With the barista's help, both of our orders came out great! The boy working was very patient with us even with how busy they were on this Saturday afternoon. They have a wide variety of selections and he explained pretty much everything to us. All of their baked goods are homemade. We got a brownie after the last piece of Red Velvet cake was taken right before we ordered. We were thrilled with our decision as the brownie was delicious! This small business was full of hard workers who were also extremely friendly. It was a very cute place right on Main Street, modern interior with a touch of historical character.

FINALLY stopped by to try one of Sibling's coffee flights! This flight was Star Wars themed, how…read morefun!! Loved the experience and trying the four flavors. Cannot wait for the next addition!! Service was quick and the cafe is adorable. Lots of snacks and merch to purchase too!

Love this coffee spot near the EMU campus in Harrisonburg! My wife and I ordered a cappuccino and…read moreamericano during a lunch break in January 2026 while driving from northern VA to Blacksburg, VA. It was well-worth going out of our way to stop here. A huge step up in quality from Starbucks. The interior is pleasant and cozy while you wait. Service was friendly on a Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm - they will add a splash of whole milk to your cafe americano if you ask. If you have folks who are picky about coffee, this is the place to bring them!

Discovered this delightful gem of a coffee shop during my college son's visit on winter break. He…read moreloves coffee and we decided to try this spot. Merge Coffee has incredible coffee, well crafted specialty drinks, and delicious pastries. The comfy seating is hard to beat, and the service by the staff is wonderful as well. We visited multiple times during my son's break and will be back again soon! I highly recommend this coffee stop for anyone with a coffee craving!

I first caught Rick's Roasters at the Spotsylvania Farmer's Market at the Route 3-Gordon Rd…read morecommuter lot, but then I found out they'll let you come to their office where they roast coffee almost daily. If you are looking for the best locally roasted coffee with the roast date on the bag [not the best used by date, this is important!], look no further. You can ask them to bag for you something they've roasted recently and just like that, freshly roasted full beans. I have bought dozens of bags of roasted beans from Ricks - there is nothing better than these beans in the grinder first thing in the morning/afternoon/evening/night.

This place roasts amazing coffee. One of the best I've seen. You can tell that the owners are very…read morepassionate about making coffee too. I bought an excellent dark roast here, most places tend to burn that type of roast but these guys did it perfectly. They also have a type of coffee that is kept in oak barrels. I love when wine is aged that way but never tried coffee like that. Looking forward to trying that next. The staff is very friendly as well. A+

Updating for 2026: Still my top coffeeshop and roaster in the area! I really look forward to having…read moremy oat cappuccinos each Saturday that I can make it over there and trying whatever the crew has on espresso that day. My favorite bean from the holiday season was the Cerro Dragon GEISHA - not only absolutely delicious but a great and wonderfully affordable--accessible--gift. It's always a delight to get to sit down and enjoy the cup and company no matter how crazy their rushes get.

Unfortunately, my experience at this coffee shop was disappointing due to poor customer service…read more When placing my order, I asked a simple question about how their macchiato is prepared. Different coffee shops make macchiatos differently. some use mostly steamed milk while others use mostly foam. Instead of explaining how their version is made, the employee responded with, "What do you mean? It's a macchiato," which came across as dismissive and unhelpful. There was also confusion with my order because I was never asked whether it was for here or to go. Part of the order was prepared in a to-go cup while another part was prepared for dine in. When I politely asked if everything could be put into a to-go cup, the employee replied, "Can't you just chug it?" and appeared visibly annoyed by the request. What concerned me most was how the drink was handled afterward. The employee took the cup, held the lid in the area where customers place their mouths, carried it to the back, and returned with the coffee transferred into the cup. Watching someone repeatedly handle the drinking surface with bare hands was not something I expected from a food service establishment. Mistakes happen, but the combination of dismissive responses, poor communication, an unprofessional attitude, and questionable drink handling practices left a negative impression. I hope management addresses these issues, as customer service and basic hygiene should be priorities at any coffee shop.