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March 2024 by David B
Very good place overall, but something that has been bothering me recently is the filter/house coffee. It's incredibly watered down. The coffee looks like tinted water and hardly has any flavor. This may be because I'm getting my coffee around noon (I've been there in the mornings and it tends to be thicker plus I appreciate the bottomless mug) but still, I'd expect a solid house coffee before 2 or 3 and not something that tastes like the grounds have been filtered 2-3x. So please guys, load that filter up even a bit after the morning joe rush. They tend to have forty-six (i think by Counter Culture Coffee) and a featured single-origin, both of which, when there's more than a 1 to 50ish coffee to water ratio, are very good.As for the food, the bakery items are delicious and varied. I like the smoked smoked salmon and egg breakfast sandwich. Just be prepared for the hardly-cooked egg to explode in your face, so either press down on it first and it'll saturate your sandwich (if that's your thing) or try to get them to at least cook it medium. I asked twice and they did so once. I didn't mind that much, though, and the bun was worth it. Also I'd probably suggest having the chocolate croissant's filling more spread out rather than two slightly narrow and hard lines that feels kind of shrinkwrapped-style.Not a super diverse crowd but that comes with the territory--similar to the demographics of the Falls Church City in which it resides, maybe a little more (btw this is not to be confused with the broader "Falls Church" address within Fairfax County which is significantly more diverse). To compare with nearby Rare Bird Coffee Roasters, this is more establishment (NoVa style) meets new--and very cool nooks and crannies with a rustic vibe, complete with three charming outdoor spaces on three levels. Meanwhile, Rare Bird is more minimalist, with a yuppie (generally more diverse) crowd lined up quietly tapping away on their laptops, super nice hipster staff, plus some neat plants and paintings. Northside Social is, as the name suggests, more in twos or small business meetings. Northside is more of a restaurant whereas rare bird is more of a pure coffee shop, though the bakery items are delicious and the morning bread is healthy and filling.Now this has become more of a dual review, but since you may be looking into both, hopefully that's a little helpful. ☕Wheelchair accessibility: has easy to access ramp with gentle slope
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March 2024 by Ron H
Cool coffee shop in the middle of Falls Church.Great location to work remotely, have a coffee or just hang out.Service was on point and in a nice sunny day, it's actually decent to seat outside and enjoy the
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March 2024 by David Kinard
good coffee and eats
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March 2024 by Patrick Min
This place has many food options, menu panels are on the top, and no one can miss them when you enter. Food has reasonable prices and generous portions that are delicious. Bakery items are endless, and there are even GF options, not to mention clear communication from the cashier when ordering food and friendly service from staff.Parking: Free public parking at Kaiser Permanence garage, top 2 levels only, entrance across from 11 Park Avenue - available weeknights afte 5 pm and on weekends. No overnight parking.
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February 2024 by Alexander Sitnikov
Great quiche for 15 bucks! Delicious and a great portion. Overall quite pricey just as many places in this area are.
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February 2024 by Owl
This place has a nice aesthetic, however the service was not great. I ordered to go. It was busy so understandably it took a while to get my order. After receiving my drinks I put them away and I waited a while for the pastries. I caught notice of a server and told them that I was waiting for them. I was asked for my name so they could look for it on their system. They did not find my order and accused me of ordering from another coffee shop in a condescending tone. I pulled up the e-receipt on my phone and after a long look, I was given the pastries. This entire visit took 40 minutes which is unsatisfactory for ordering to go.
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February 2024 by Migs Michaelsen
wifi is
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February 2024 by Joanna Colbourne
It's always busy but it's worth a stop. I had the ham and cheese croissant with an amazing seasoning topping. And the late was as good as it looks.
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January 2024 by Ghost Runner
Good pizza and wine. Nice
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January 2024 by kelly jo bahry
I feel compelled to share how great this place is. This is my fourth or fifth time here after "discovering" it a few months ago after living in the area a few years. My first time here I asked really silly questions since I was not reading the menu correctly. The staff were incredibly patient and never treated me awkwardly, which tells me their training is stellar. The second time I came for a date with my husband behaving myself much better, and ended up ordering a seasonal alcoholic drink named Sweater Weather that completely changed how I think about cocktails. It is flavorful and unexpected, and unlike anything tasted at a cocktail lounge in many of the global haunts I have visited in the past. The bartender, Chloe, was warm and inviting, and she gave cocktail accolades to Matt, the bar manager, who I have yet to meet. Both deserve raises. I understand that the owners know all of their employees names (and own multiple service industry businesses), which in this day and age is something to be in awe of. I have come here for coffee, a meal, a snack, and yes, a repeat cocktail, and all of it has tasted fresh and made with care. There is tons of outdoor space when you want to get out of the noisy inside crowd (because it can definitely get crowded), but there are smaller rooms upstairs that also make it cozy. It feels open and yet intimate here. My teenager even likes it! It's wild to me that one place can provide so much, but it does. High praise all around.
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January 2024 by Ray Clardy
While perfectly serviceable, this newer location is slightly inferior to the original Arlington one.
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January 2024 by Richard Eckhart (DoomedCustoms)
Food is amazing and tastes so fresh, that Chicken Salad Sandwich is amazing!!! Wish there was more seating but not sure how they fix this!
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January 2024 by Howard Bell
Very nice for a breakfast spot, all of the breakfast options were
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January 2024 by Marjorie Greenberg
I was going to complain about the lack of parking in this area of Falls Church. There are all these empty lots reserved for private businesses. It’s impossible to find parking if you’re new here. I’m from Alexandria and st least it’s public parking for a fee.
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January 2024 by Mashal Alruhaymi
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