46 Best Coffee Shops in Alexandria

“Great place to visit. The tables and chairs are comfortable. I appreciate the open feeling with high ceilings and glass windows. The coffee is good. The service is wonderful. The tables and floors were not clean. They seemed short staffed. The employees are hard working and need a raise is needed.
Check out the cool gift like items to buy! Local businesses! Well done! This is easily the best coffee house in Old Town!“

“Kind & helpful staff, delicious variety of drinks & pastries.“

“Friendly & amazing customer service, and delicious food and drinks. Thank you!“

“We stopped for a shake And dessert. We found the staff friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is terrific. It’s like an old diner with a counter and all sorts of delicious food and treats.“

“This place is simply awesome! The food, coffee, and atmosphere are all spot on. The owners are true community builders, clearly invested in making a difference. Highly recommended!

Kid-friendliness: Available

Wheelchair accessibility: Available“

“Café du Soleil offers a warm welcome and delicious basic French quiches, sandwiches, salads, pastries, and sweet/savory crepes in a relaxed atmosphere. The coffee is excellent and the wine selection offers something for every palate. Definitely worth a visit.“

“Love the Springfield location. It’s cozy and the crepes are to die for, so are the fresh cookies. You cannot go wrong with any choice off of the menu.“

“I recently visited ESP Tea & Coffee in Old Town Alexandria for the first time, and it was an awesome experience! From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the funky, cool vibe of the space—definitely a spot with personality. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, taking the time to help me choose the perfect drink. I ended up going with the “Sugar Daddy” latte, which was a deliciously sweet and satisfying choice. To go with it, I tried an oatmeal cream whoopie pie from Lil Miss Whoopie, and it was the perfect pairing—soft, creamy, and absolutely indulgent. Whether you’re a coffee or tea lover, ESP is a fantastic place to check out. The atmosphere is laid-back and inviting, making it a great spot to relax, catch up with friends, or get some work done. If you’re in Old Town and looking for a unique, friendly café experience, definitely stop by ESP Tea & Coffee!“

“Omg! The mocha latte I had was really really good and strong! I’ll be back for more! Also, thanks for the mug and bag!“

“By far the best coffee you will ever have. Great atmosphere at both locations. Wonderful fresh coffee beans to purchase. Pastries and baked good galore. Stop by. You'll be glad you did.“

“Great service Great coffee I highly recommend“

“The beignets are made fresh to order. We ordered two orders ( 3 per order) of the powdered sugar beignets and they were ??. We tried the vanilla, strawberry, and raspberry sauces and they made the beignets even better. The vanilla puts you in the mind of a cinnamon roll frosting but better. Beware the powdered sugar beignets can get MESSY so don’t eat them in your car……

The staff were very friendly.

Only downside I there isn’t much seating.

We will definitely be back.“

“Milk and Honey is the best restaurant ever.. great waitress and staff. Great cook overall I give it a 100 out of 10“

“By far the best coffee you will ever have. Great atmosphere at both locations. Wonderful fresh coffee beans to purchase. Pastries and baked good galore. Stop by. You'll be glad you did.“

“great staff! delicious coffee!“

“We had a great time visiting all the cats. So many sweet faces!“

“Not only is their esthetic so calming and perfect for a slow morning coffee and read of a book, but the coffee is so good! I’ve only just had either black hot and iced coffee, and both are so good. Beans aren’t burnt and the overall coffee flavor is the right amount of bitter and sweet. A cappuccino is next on my list, but you know a coffee place is doing it right if just their black coffee is great!

Bacon egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel is a classic! Just YUMM! Every worker I’ve encountered have been so kind! Even on their busy days, you don’t feel like they’re rushing you.“

“Great coffee and great service . St Elmo’s is my “go to” place for informal business meetings and strategy sessions“

“We were in the area and saw this coffee spot and thought we’d stop by. Glad we did! We were the first ones in and had the place to ourselves (for a little bit anyway). Delicious food including the best everything bagel with cheese, egg, and bacon I’ve ever had! First time I’ve ever thought about going for seconds. My caramel latte was fantastic too. Service was so friendly and fast. Very clean and they have wifi. They have a menu with suggested prices, but no cash register— they work off donations, so you pay what you can. For those like me who are perpetually cash-challenged, they thankfully accept phone tap payments such as Apple Pay.“

“I hosted my weekly "Coffee Klutch" meet here this morning on behalf of my campaign for State Senate and the ladies of Old Town had a fabulous time! The decor is so pretty and the sweets are delicious! Thank you so much for hosting us! Please visit my website to see where we will be each week! www.sophia4va.com“

“Used to really like this place but we were denied seating on the patio unless we had a dog. We have two young children and it is much easier to manage them outside and there was no one else out there. Thanks for the quick respons Sisters at Old Town North Alexandria you guys have been one of our favorite places and I hope we can visit again in the future.“

“Fun seasonal items and consistent with their product. Staff is nice. They messed up the order but immediately remade it with no issues. I would recommend that they sample their seasonal items as we would like to try but not purchase the whole thing.“

“After walking in/out and by a few different coffee spots, we knew were destined to come here. As soon as we walked in, the baristas greeted us.

We came on a Saturday in October, so drinks were 2 for $10. As soon as I placed the order on my app, the barista immediately started on the drinks. I ordered 2 White Chocolate Mochas, one with almond milk/no foam/no whip. She took care in making sure my drink had zero foam, which I truly appreciate.

It wasn't insanely busy and there was enough seating available. I love that they have outlets on the bench, allowing customers to charge their phones.“

“Amazing experience! Large portions.“

“The young lady serving us was very helpful and knew all she needed to serve us quickly and professionally. The gelato was exceptional!!“

“Good service and great staff. My daughter loved her tea.“

“I am thrilled to share my experience with Tango Pastry, a true gem in the world of pastries and delicious treats! From the moment you step into their café, the ambiance is warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting to savor their delectable pastries. Tango Pastry's dedication to delivering top-notch quality and excellent service is evident. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to guide you through their mouthwatering selections. I can't wait to join them for their Grand Opening! I highly recommend Tango Pastry to anyone seeking a delightful pastry experience. Trust me; your taste buds will thank you, and you'll be eager to return for more of their scrumptious delights.“

“Great staff! The dirty chai is amazing! Have not been as impressed with some of the coffee drinks I have tried. The chocolate bourbon pop tarts are ridiculous! They never have enough unfortunately (it may be seasonal…sucks…I would eat them all year!!!)😔 I tried the breakfast burrito, mine was completely soggy as a to go order (I couldn’t eat it) so disappointing. I recently tried a sandwich (recommended) it was so bland! Have not been impressed with the food, but that pop tart (delish)

But I still go back (praying for my choc bourbon pop tart) & would still recommend!

Try the drinks and pop tarts (just save the choc bourbon or me😉)“

“I loved going here and the employees were so nice. I am gluten free and ate the cupcakes. One of the employees showed me everything they make that’s gluten free daily and what they can make upon request. I am partial to the gluten free chocolate cupcake but the vanilla was good too!“

“I had my usual. Tall coffee mocha. Great place in Del Ray. Alexandria“

“Excellent place to Have a hot oh cold drinks love it“

“sometimes they play the music a little too loud for my liking but overall i love this cafe

plenty of drink options from smoothies to coffee to boba. they also have pastries and sandwiches

the place has lots of natural lighting and seating“

“The Staff Members Are Awesome Very Warm & Welcoming.“

“Perfecto coffee AND fab food. My hubs is a coffee connoisseur in that he roasts his own green beans and gets the water temp spot on. And he also gives For Five 5 stars.

The salads are a work of art. No kidding- so pretty you don’t want to ruin the design with your fork pierce. Ordered one after seeing their display.

Pastries are as delish as they are attractive. Get the orange cake!

Super friendly staff. These hardworking folk do an excellent job! We will def be back.

Vegetarian options: Salads, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, soups, and much more!

Dietary restrictions: Some gluten free/ dairy free options.

Wheelchair accessibility: Excellent wheelchair accessibility. They have a little open elevator for customers to go to the cool and funky table area.“

“So it is 2:43 PM on November 21st 2024 I ordered a Vente iced caramel macchiato when I asked for a refill I was told I couldn’t get one on iced caramel macchiato when the thing says you get a free refill but the young lady the perky slightly chunky one said I couldn’t, but the thing says on the advertisement you can get a refill on any drink hot or cold and since I got a iced caramel macchiato, she told me I couldn’t. She didn’t want to scan the app. She didn’t wanna do nothing the one time that I wanna do it, I can’t because somebody doesn’t wanna make me one and I Paid for my first drink, but they wouldn’t allow me to get the second one. She lied and I know it. I am a bit disgruntled by that experience“

“We stumbled upon this gem after getting off the National Harbor bus. We were looking for another restaurant it was not in sight and it was so hot outside. We ventured into an alley and saw this place. Nice people and wonderful service. Food was prompt and delicious. I had a bacon egg and cheese on plain bacon, cheese danish and coffee. Hubby had turkey sandwich with coffee.

Go here - you’ll love the service and food.“

“the sales staff here is great. I spent a lot of time "talking tea" with one of the sales team members. he took the time to learn my particular tastes for tea and then very patiently assisted me in selecting 4 exceptional teas. awesome customer service!“

“I deeply appreciate great customer service. The young man behind the counter was helpful and funny. I also learned to come a lot earlier to get more flavors of donuts.

Dietary restrictions: I do wish Dunkin Donuts had gluten free options already, this is just to the overall company. I couldn't buy donuts for myself, but got some for the rest of the family.“

“I had a wonderful experience at the Starbucks inside Safeway recently, thanks to the fantastic customer service provided by Caroline. She was incredibly kind and super helpful at the desk, making sure my order was just right and even offering great suggestions. Caroline truly goes above and beyond for her customers, and her warm smile made my day. Plus, I couldn’t help but notice the adorable cat pins on her hat—they added such a fun and personal touch! I’ll definitely be returning, thanks to Caroline’s excellent service. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“We had breakfast at this location. It was a short walk from our hotel so it was convenient. We also selected it because it had outdoor seating. We ordered 2 bacon sausage egg wraps, 1 spinach feta wrap, a Mocha cookie crumble, 1 latte, and the frozen pineapple strawberry lemonade. The drinks were fine. The bacon sausage wraps were not good. My husband ate his, but I fed mine to animals passing by. The service was great, and the atmosphere was as well. I'd visit this location again, but I'll stick to the cheese Danish or something else.“

“I love my Grande Pike Coffee ☕️☕️☕️😍😍“

“I came here because I was craving a Boba Drink. I decided to order the Large Oreo Wow. Due to the Wow Pearl's not being ready, I was still able to receive the black Boba pearls in it and the Brown Sugar Flavor to make it taste so delicious.

The drink to me tasted like an Oreo Milkshare with the crumbles on the bottom. I enjoyed the drink and will be heading back to try a different drink each time. I do think the drinks are fairly priced.

The store has a cozy environment where you can relax and play some of the games if the pieces aren't missing.

Parking: This is a free parking space, there are not many spaces in front but there is plenty of parking on the side as well.

Kid-friendliness: The store is kid friendly. It has plenty of drinks that you can customize to your liking, and if the pieces are available their are a few games for kids to play with.“

“I started coming to this location about a year ago but recently it’s been the only Dunkin I will go to because my order is never wrong and the staff are always kind, especially Hafsa. She always has smile, she always greets everyone and is always on top of the orders. I do recommend this location“

“Good atmosphere and prototypical of any Starbucks location.“