Alexandria · Fairfax County, VA
Best coffee in Alexandria
Scout analyzed 94 Alexandria places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.
Places analyzed
94
Matches
16
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
53 min
Best neighborhoods for coffee
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Food & Drink
Texas Donuts
Texas Donuts is ideal for a quick, casual treat, perhaps as a morning stop before errands or a weekend family breakfast. Expect to spend 5-10 minutes and $5-10 per person for a donut and coffee.
Eisenhower East
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
This is a casual coffee shop suitable for a quick caffeine stop or a relaxed work session. Expect to spend 15-45 minutes and $5-$15 per person on coffee and light snacks.
Seminary Hill
Cortado Café Alexandria
Cortado Café is a good stop for a quick coffee and pastry, ideal for a casual solo visit or a relaxed morning with family. Expect to spend under $15 per person for about an hour.
Food & Drink
Coffee In
Coffee In is suitable for a quick, casual stop for a drink or light bite, fitting well into a solo outing or a relaxed catch-up. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.
Alexandria Historical District
Misha’s Coffee
Misha's Coffee is ideal for a quick, relaxed coffee break, solo or with a friend, before or after exploring Old Town Alexandria. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a drink and a snack.
Potomac West
Swing's Coffee
This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick caffeine stop or a relaxed solo visit. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and about $5-15 per person.
Old Town
ESP Tea & Coffee
ESP Tea & Coffee is a good spot for a quick coffee or tea break, perhaps before or after exploring King Street. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.
Old Town
Turkish Coffee Lady
This coffee shop is good for a quick solo break or a casual meetup, especially if you want a unique coffee experience. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person for a drink and snack, and a visit typically lasts 30 minutes to an hour.
Alexandria Historical District
Lily's Chocolate & Coffee
Lily's Chocolate & Coffee is a good spot for a quick coffee or chocolate treat, ideal for a solo break or a casual stop during a King Street stroll. Expect to spend $5-$15 for a visit.
Food & Drink
Grounded Coffee Shop
Grounded Coffee Shop is a casual spot for a family outing or solo work session, offering coffee and pastries. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person here, potentially pairing it with errands in the area.
Old Town
LaPluma Coffee & Wine
LaPluma is good for a relaxed coffee break or a casual evening glass of wine. Expect to spend an hour and between $5-$25 per person on drinks and light bites.
Old Town West
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters is a good spot for a quick coffee stop or a relaxed solo visit, typically lasting 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and possibly a light bite.
Alexandria Historical District
Misha's
Misha's is a low-key coffee shop for a quick stop to grab freshly roasted coffee and a pastry. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.
Del Ray
Junction Bakery & Bistro
Junction Bakery & Bistro is a good spot for a relaxed breakfast or lunch, often pairing well with a stroll through the neighborhood. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit of about an hour.
Alexandria Historical District
Café du Soleil
Café du Soleil is suitable for a relaxed solo or small group outing for coffee and pastries, or a light French meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-25 per person.
Sports & Recreation
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Twin Lakes Golf Course is good for a morning or afternoon outing for golf, pairing well with a meal at the clubhouse. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $30-$100 per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
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What Scout found
- 16 of the 94 analyzed Alexandria places fit coffee.
- 6% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 38% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Quiet, Social, Playful.
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