Address: | 249 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA |
Phone: | +1 703-566-5711 |
Rating: | 4.6 |
Working: | 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM |
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Daniel Lowinger
This spot is around the corner from me, so Im there quite frequently. The drinks are tasty and theres great variety. The food is quite good too. Theyve got a college town vibe (minus a couple ugly baby tables that Ive never seen used), and you can sit there all day and access WIFI. So why only 3 stars? *Theyre slow on food preparation. Theyre quick with drinks, but sandwiches take a long time, particularly breakfast sandwiches. Sausage egg & cheese takes them up to 25 minutes! *Its not uncommon for them to be out of something. This morning they were out of cheddar cheese for the sausage egg & cheese. Other times theyve been out of bagels, or tuna salad. Theyve been out of bobos, the key ingredient to their loudly advertised bobo tea drinks. Could be anything really. *Theyre pricey. Items average about $1-$1.50 more than competitors, which adds up. Sandwiches are pretty small (between 2 slices of pre-packed supermarket-size sliced bread), and they seem to justify the price by offering you a free bag of chips. But the chip bags are tiny, and I dont eat chips anyway. The sandwich doesnt come with anything else (like a pickle, or cole slaw), and they never offer an alternative, which leads to my next comment. *Beyond polite words, they dont do anything to demonstrate customer appreciation. It doesnt matter if the line goes out the door due to their slow preparation (or being understaffed, another chronic issue). Or, as in my case, I came nearly every day for 2 weeks at one point, and they never offered me an alternative to the chips I dont eat (they matter-of-factly told me no when I asked if I could substitute). When theyre out of a bread, making me buy a more expensive kind, they dont overlook the cost difference (a $.50 gesture of good faith that can go a long way). I witnessed one couple wait on line for about 20 minutes, then have both their first and second orders turned down due to being out of the ingredient. They werent offered anything; the cashier didnt even suggest an alternative. He merely waited for them to place their next order. In sum: theyve got a great variety of drinks and some good food. They have offerings that are hard to find locally, much less under a single roof: gelato, bobo tea, etc. But theyre pricey, slow, and inflexible. 3/5.
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K. Michelle C
I occasionally stop by on the weekends to get coffee. Unfortunately they open too late during the week for me to grab coffee before work. I thought the coffee was pretty good. I am very big on customer service and today they failed miserably! A couple in line before me decided to make out and not place an order. The cashier actually told me to wait because he was helping them. He was unable to get their attention and actually thought that it was appropriate to have me and others wait in line. I am pretty sure that the couple wouldve come up for air and placed an order when they were ready. I immediately exited and will not likely return. Clearly this isnt the only neighborhood coffee place in Alexandria. NEXT!
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Taheerah Britton
I spend a lot of hours doing work here. My drink of choice is the JAVA soy latte which is mocha and white chocolate. The menu is quite expansive although I havent had the best of luck with their food. The black bean sandwich wasnt good, and the breakfast sandwich was simply ok. After striking out twice, Im in no rush to try any more menu items. Ill just continue to enjoy my soy lattes which are AMAZING!
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Kateri Ambrow
Coffee beans are fresh (as in roasted within the last 3 days) and are from California. Very good decaf Americano. Husband ordered horchata, which we have not been able to find around here. I tried it and loved it (as did he)! Im impressed that this cafe had the chutzpah to put that on their menu. The gelato is delicious and also tasted fresh. Havent seen another place quite like this in the area!
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Randi and Brian Schwatken
We go Loco for Java Loco. I try something new every time. Today it was the pastries. Delish! Salted caramel, apple cinnamon, chocolate, and banana bread. The mocha Chiller is my favorite because they know how to make coffee here. Very strong! And the best part, they always have a smile on their face
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Edward Tj Gerety III MBA
The young lady behind the counter was friendly and extremely kid helpful. The coffee was tasty and our gelato was delicious with outstanding service sizes. The pricing was a little high but $20 for three people seems to be average for cold treat and coffee.
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Joseph Guzman
Their breakfast croissants are delicious! The egg and cheese is a simple one but made very well. The bubble tea here is fantastic. And the best part is that (according to management) there is no dairy in the milk teas they serve.
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Jeffiey Bulter
Starting to love this place...starting to love it love it love it! The gelato and coffee are great. I got the white mocha coffee last week, and then the sales associate recommended white mocha with hazelnut coffee. LOVE! :)
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Zghiban Vasile
I believe I just had the best cappuccino of my life so far! Ice cream as well! Fast preparing, nice customer service, great ambience,... Amazing place! (Im not an employee
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Loriana Lopez
Best coffee and food ever... the BLT Sandwich it is amazing.!! Good place to spend time with friends or family... even a quick meeting. Love it.!!
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- Riaz
Not the variety.. but definitley the quality. I chose this place over kung fu tea.. and was not disappointed. Horchata latte.. was really good
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Adella Toulon-Foerster
Love love love this place. You can tell Steve uses top notch ingredients. The ambiance is very nice and the guys are always friendly.
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Sung Park
Love this place. Its always quiet, not packed. Cool to just chill with a drink of coffee. Service is great too.
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Chad Weinberg
Good coffee, great sandwiches, good wifi, friendly service, cozy decor...this is a favorite spot on telework days!
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Alissa Mashman
The coffee is always perfect! Great service and we love the variety that they have to offer. A must go spot!
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brendan Corey
Great hours, Good quality cold brew, savory breakfast sandwiches, and consistently friendly staff.
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Edgar Carmenatty
Best place for coffee and enjoy time with my wife. Try the orchata latte. Bye bye Starbucks.
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Denise Coates
The Salted Caramel Gelato is the best Ive had in this area. The staff is also very friendly.
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Israel Ruiz
I love coming here... great coffee, staff, food, and music. Reasonable prices too.
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Stephen Bennett
I love this place. Great coffee, good atmosphere, super helpful employees.
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Jonathan Hyman
Great little spot, wide selection of coffees and pastries
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I Kan
Check out the signs on the walls for some unique drinks!
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Fatoom Abdulkader
The most delicious coffee in America
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Sagar Rijal
Friendly guys who serve good coffee.
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Konal Sayal
The best coffee in the area!