Coffee Shops

Get energized at one of Arlington’s specialty cafes and coffee shops — perfect for your morning joe or afternoon pick-me-up.

We have dozens of coffee houses serving everything from French roasts to artisan teas, and offering delicious, fresh-made bites to perk you up in the morning or keep you energized all day long. Or just take a leisurely afternoon coffee break after a busy day of sightseeing and shopping.

Pictured | Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters

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You will also find a bunch of Starbucks and Dunkin' locations spread across Arlington, as well as two Peet’s Coffee outlets. Each neighborhood has its own beloved local cafes, and we've gathered some popular favorites here.

Ballston

There's hardly a better pair than doughnuts and coffee; score both at Good Company Doughnuts & Café in Ballston. It specializes in fresh-made gourmet doughnuts (in endless delicious flavors), rustic pastries, Intelligensia coffee and light fare.

Other favorites in the Ballston neighborhood include Roggenart European Bakery and Cafe, Compass Coffee, the mobile Ballstonian Urban Patisserie, Tous Les Jours, and Gute Leute.

Further off the beaten path, you'll stumble upon La Coop Coffee, which serves up Guatemalan-style coffee in a trendy atmosphere.

Pictured | Good Company Doughnuts & Café

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Clarendon

The bustling Clarendon neighborhood takes its coffee very seriously. It has more coffee shops and sidewalk cafes than any other in Arlington. Stop for a cup of joe and sweets at the following specialty places.

Small but mighty Bakeshop packs a tantalizing array of baked goods that pair perfectly with their brews from local roastery Vigilante Coffee Company. Grab a cupcake, macaron or cookie with your drip coffee, cold brew or chai latte.

Have a hand-crafted drink and a made-from-scratch pastry at the chic espresso bar, eatery and community hub Detour Coffee Co.

A trendy inner-city-style coffee shop, Kaldi’s Social House serves great coffee, good food and in-house baked goods amid industrial-chic surroundings.

Pictured | Bakeshop

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Northside Social is an Arlington institution. The two-story neighborhood hangout has an outdoor patio perfect for enjoying your latte art alongside a delicious breakfast scone or muffin (pumpkin chocolate chunk, anyone?). Come for the coffee, stay for the happy hour wine.

French tradition meets Middle East ingredients at Tatte Bakery & Café, a great brunch place for everything from Middle Eastern mezze breakfast to French toast, along with a great cup of mocha, of course.

Grab your laptop and head to European-style coffeehouse and co-working space Three Whistles for a productive morning.

Nearby in Virginia Square, you'll find Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, serving up fun and tropical drinks as well as traditional coffee creations.

Pictured | Northside Social

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Columbia Pike

Coffee takes on decidedly international notes in the Columbia Pike neighborhood.

Get your pupusa, empanada and milanesa fix as well as steaming cappuccinos and tres leches cake at the Latin American Café Sazón.

Ethiopian-inspired Idido's Coffee & Social House serves artisan coffee — from doppio and cortado to macchiato and cappuccino — plus breakfast food, smoothies and light fare.

Pictured | Idido's Coffee & Social House

Courthouse

In the Courthouse neighborhood, cultivate a taste for the South at Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, where Food Network star David Guas dishes up sinfully delicious beignets and other delectable treats along with your java.

Other popular coffee spots include For Five Coffee Roasters and Simona Cafe.

Crystal City

In addition to the numerous coffee chain locations in Crystal City, you’ll find these neighborhood stalwarts.

If you're staying at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View, pop into the Espressamente illy for fresh-brewed Italian coffee, delicious pastries and light bites.

Pop into the new Coffee Republic location or Kaldi's Social House location closer to Potomac Yard.

Pictured | Coffee Republic

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Pentagon City

For nitro brews, pour-overs and espresso in the Pentagon City neighborhood, try Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters. Its single-origin specialty coffee is fresh-roasted in small batches and served in the spacious indoor-outdoor cafe.

You'll also find an additional Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe location in this neighborhood, as well.

Rosslyn

Like Rosslyn’s high-rise office workers, you can frequent trendy spots when you’re on the go.

As you exit the Rosslyn Metro, fuel up at DC-based Compass Coffee's small Rosslyn location. With a passionate following, it serves ethically sourced global coffee made from beans roasted in their DC roastery.

Locals also enjoy Eclairons and Lightning Coffee, which is located inside of the UPSIDE on Moore food hall.

Pictured | Compass Coffee

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Shirlington

Best Buns Bread Company brews Starbucks coffee into hot and cold barista drinks, which you can enjoy with delicious artisan- and hearth-baked breads and sweet treats. Don’t miss the signature BBBC cupcakes.

You can also find a Busboys & Poets, Peet's Coffee, and Astro Doughnuts location in the walkable Village of Shirlington.

Westover

Shoppers can pop in for a latte, a small bite and an eclectic gift at the Trade Roots gift store and coffee shop. Linger for live music on many Friday evenings.

Pictured | Traderoots

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