At Sawdust Road, you're only a stranger once! Meeting Kristine and Eddie, the owners, it was a warm introduction, which has stuck with us ever since...not to mention, they've remembered us every time we've return. Over the past year or so, we've become acquainted with their amazing team, who now greet us by name. With a diverse menu of delightful coffees, food, and specialty drinks, along with ample indoor and outdoor seating, this charming coffee spot in Pungo is not to be missed! I can't recommend it highly enough!!! Kristine Eddie, Sarah, Ari, and team are the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, The Sawmill, Tomato Caprese Sandwich
Brent Kilgore
Neat place and incredibly kind workers!
Hailey Miller
The coffee was delicious and beautiful. I would go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Will Lohnes
I came as a visitor to this place and left a delighted customer. Delicious wrap and I mean delicious. The coffee was the best of my trip. Please take time to come and enjoy a moment of peace, fulfillment, and sweetness in many ways.Parking: Enjoy the simplicity and quiet lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Sawmill
Jessica Milam
A great spot for coffee, but not consistent. We stop in when we’re visiting home and typically this is our favorite place. This last time the coffee was absolutely disgusting. We through out the coffees immediately. Not sure what went wrong, but disappointed. Recommend trying and gathering your own thoughts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Darlene Patrick
Great coffee and food! Love the old house. Friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel
Brandi Rosa-Lewis
I’ve been going to Sawdust since they opened! The staff and owner have always been super friendly, more than accommodating and it’s truly my fave local coffee spot! I bring my kids here to play on their outdoor play areas (more so when they were little), and they love the French toast sticks, parfaits and overnight oats. My personal faves are an iced Equinox, with either the breakfast burrito, the boss lady, fiesta bowl or sweet potato waffle. The quality of their food and drinks is very apparent in the unique flavors and often locally sourced ingredients that dances on your pallet. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the love and passion that the owner and staff puts into providing a unique cafe experience. Over the years when there has been a small ‘hiccup’ (usually just new hires who are still getting acclimated) I’ve always reached out to the owner and he’s always been very receptive and kind to constructive feedback. I truly appreciate consistency and pride in service and it’s clear that the owner wants to give the best experience to all his guests. I can’t recommend this place and the service enough!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Curtis David Williams
A cool spot that could be real easy to miss. Sits across the street from my Vet, so I decided to check them out cause I was looking for a coffee place near by. It looks like an old country house that could use a little TLC on the outside, but it kind of adds to the charm of it. Went with an iced mocha with an extra shot, was great. Definitely will go back once I have another pup appointment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sierra B.
I came to this shop because of the great reviews but was sadly disappointed. I paid 10 dollars for a slice of avocado toast that came with a thin layer of spread on avocado, not fresh. There was one sad slice of tomato on it which was supposed to be heirloom but was not. Would not recommend getting food here.
Joe Dail
All-around five-star experience. Not only is the staff friendly, but the food and coffee drinks are delicious. You can’t ask for a more welcoming
Came here for a second time and the barista was rude and impersonable. My initial impression was great, which is why I visited again for coffee and computer work. I had my well-mannered dog with me inside to order, and suspect this might be why. I am perfectly fine with the rule of them needing to be on the patio, but there is not another way to order unless you go inside. She had another employee yell across the coffee shop about the rule, after I had ordered and was about to be going outside anyway. One drink and food was $20 with tip and was brought out in to-go boxes. The to-go cup was very small for the cost of a latte.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Mihai Pistol
Delicious coffee drinks. Not cheap by any means but the quality is there. They also have one of the best croissants around, me thinks they are made of sourdough. From the outside the house looks a bit decrepit but that's on purpose because the interior is very quirky (in a nice way). Service is on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Jimison
Absolutely wonderfully cozy! I’m at Sawdust Road Coffee, relaxing, drinking a lemon blueberry iced latte, eating a strawberry citrus scone, and will have a Kombucha later!Atmosphere is relaxing, placed in a historical house. I could stay here for hours!If you live in the Virginia Beach/ Norfolk area, it’s definitely worth the drive! Only thing I’d like, is wider tables for the armchairs to put books and your coffee on, tables near armchairs are somewhat absent.But other than that, this coffee shop is fantastic! I will be coming here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Bell
This was an unexpected find. Very homey and sends a calm, relaxing vibe. Plenty of room inside and outside. Even the 2nd floor is open for seating. There’s even a play area for kids and a garden that’s brimming with harvest. The workers are very informative. The credit card machine was giving them difficulty but they were very calm. Instead of ordering food, we got a honey lavender latte. If you like it strong, this is one you should get. There’s just a hint or lavender and honey. Personally, I would’ve liked more honey and lavender. But that’s on me. Definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Warren T.
Fast, friendly and more than I expected. My wife and I wanted to go to a restaurant near by, but the wait was so long. So we came over here and had a peaceful brunch out on the porch. It was nice. The back yard has kids toys and play gyms. Don't ask me where you can park, I have no idea.
At Sawdust Road, you're only a stranger once! Meeting Kristine and Eddie, the owners, it was a warm introduction, which has stuck with us ever since...not to mention, they've remembered us every time we've return. Over the past year or so, we've become acquainted with their amazing team, who now greet us by name. With a diverse menu of delightful coffees, food, and specialty drinks, along with ample indoor and outdoor seating, this charming coffee spot in Pungo is not to be missed! I can't recommend it highly enough!!! Kristine Eddie, Sarah, Ari, and team are the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, The Sawmill, Tomato Caprese Sandwich
Neat place and incredibly kind workers!
The coffee was delicious and beautiful. I would go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I came as a visitor to this place and left a delighted customer. Delicious wrap and I mean delicious. The coffee was the best of my trip. Please take time to come and enjoy a moment of peace, fulfillment, and sweetness in many ways.Parking: Enjoy the simplicity and quiet lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Sawmill
A great spot for coffee, but not consistent. We stop in when we’re visiting home and typically this is our favorite place. This last time the coffee was absolutely disgusting. We through out the coffees immediately. Not sure what went wrong, but disappointed. Recommend trying and gathering your own thoughts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great coffee and food! Love the old house. Friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel
I’ve been going to Sawdust since they opened! The staff and owner have always been super friendly, more than accommodating and it’s truly my fave local coffee spot! I bring my kids here to play on their outdoor play areas (more so when they were little), and they love the French toast sticks, parfaits and overnight oats. My personal faves are an iced Equinox, with either the breakfast burrito, the boss lady, fiesta bowl or sweet potato waffle. The quality of their food and drinks is very apparent in the unique flavors and often locally sourced ingredients that dances on your pallet. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the love and passion that the owner and staff puts into providing a unique cafe experience. Over the years when there has been a small ‘hiccup’ (usually just new hires who are still getting acclimated) I’ve always reached out to the owner and he’s always been very receptive and kind to constructive feedback. I truly appreciate consistency and pride in service and it’s clear that the owner wants to give the best experience to all his guests. I can’t recommend this place and the service enough!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cool spot that could be real easy to miss. Sits across the street from my Vet, so I decided to check them out cause I was looking for a coffee place near by. It looks like an old country house that could use a little TLC on the outside, but it kind of adds to the charm of it. Went with an iced mocha with an extra shot, was great. Definitely will go back once I have another pup appointment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I came to this shop because of the great reviews but was sadly disappointed. I paid 10 dollars for a slice of avocado toast that came with a thin layer of spread on avocado, not fresh. There was one sad slice of tomato on it which was supposed to be heirloom but was not. Would not recommend getting food here.
All-around five-star experience. Not only is the staff friendly, but the food and coffee drinks are delicious. You can’t ask for a more welcoming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Sawmill
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Came here for a second time and the barista was rude and impersonable. My initial impression was great, which is why I visited again for coffee and computer work. I had my well-mannered dog with me inside to order, and suspect this might be why. I am perfectly fine with the rule of them needing to be on the patio, but there is not another way to order unless you go inside. She had another employee yell across the coffee shop about the rule, after I had ordered and was about to be going outside anyway. One drink and food was $20 with tip and was brought out in to-go boxes. The to-go cup was very small for the cost of a latte.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Delicious coffee drinks. Not cheap by any means but the quality is there. They also have one of the best croissants around, me thinks they are made of sourdough. From the outside the house looks a bit decrepit but that's on purpose because the interior is very quirky (in a nice way). Service is on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderfully cozy! I’m at Sawdust Road Coffee, relaxing, drinking a lemon blueberry iced latte, eating a strawberry citrus scone, and will have a Kombucha later!Atmosphere is relaxing, placed in a historical house. I could stay here for hours!If you live in the Virginia Beach/ Norfolk area, it’s definitely worth the drive! Only thing I’d like, is wider tables for the armchairs to put books and your coffee on, tables near armchairs are somewhat absent.But other than that, this coffee shop is fantastic! I will be coming here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was an unexpected find. Very homey and sends a calm, relaxing vibe. Plenty of room inside and outside. Even the 2nd floor is open for seating. There’s even a play area for kids and a garden that’s brimming with harvest. The workers are very informative. The credit card machine was giving them difficulty but they were very calm. Instead of ordering food, we got a honey lavender latte. If you like it strong, this is one you should get. There’s just a hint or lavender and honey. Personally, I would’ve liked more honey and lavender. But that’s on me. Definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fast, friendly and more than I expected. My wife and I wanted to go to a restaurant near by, but the wait was so long. So we came over here and had a peaceful brunch out on the porch. It was nice. The back yard has kids toys and play gyms. Don't ask me where you can park, I have no idea.