The Greenery — Restaurant in Alexandria

Coffee Shop No. 416 The Greenery Coffee Shop Alexandria, VA September 19, 2024

A few things stood out to me about The Greenery. First, the barista greeted me genuinely and warmly. Anyone who reads any of my posts has probably figured out I firmly believe a caring barista is more important than a perfectly made cortado. However I lucked out at The Greenery because I received a delicious velvety cortado from an awesome barista. Although, I should not be surprised because they use La Coop coffee beans. The second thing to stand out to me was their cups. As I looked around and asked questions I realized The Greenery is probably the most eco-friendly coffee I have ever visited. Thirdly, the building they call home is adorable. As I was crossing Queen Street I remember the blue door on white siding catching my attention and thinking, “I like it.” Another thing that stood out to me were the unique names of their drinks; The Giver, The Windfall, The Pancake. This is not the type of shop where you can set up a work space, but it is definitely worth inviting a friend for some yummy coffee and a chat.

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I wish there was one of these unique and outstanding coffee shops in Columbus, Ohio! I was visiting the area last week, and my daughter was excited to share this coffee and specialty drinks with me. After having the privilege of talking to the owner and learning about his intentional efforts when purchasing the ingredients, I tried the Pancake! I was so impressed with how delicious it was, and even more impressive was how I felt afterwards. Unlike the sluggish feeling that comes with sugar-filled iced coffee drinks, I had energy and clarity of mind. Each ingredient serves a purpose for our health ~ for example, the maca…so many benefits. I am not one to seek out healthy options, especially when it comes to my morning coffee. However, I am so glad I gave it a try. I was incredibly surprised. I was able to visit one more time before heading home. I tried the flaxseed muffin and absolutely loved it. I am really missing this coffee shop. I can’t wait to...

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We didn’t exactly plan on visiting The Greenery today but a traffic accident we were involved in brought us here in a very unexpected way. The staff immediately ran on to the scene of the crash and helped carry my babies inside their shop. They gave my scared kids cookies, hot chocolate, and a blanket to help calm them down. The owner even brought out his own kids’ toys to keep them entertained while we sorted things out.

These amazing humans turned a chaotic and scary moment into one where we felt supported and cared for. So yes, please go to this coffee shop because the hot chocolate and baked goods were delicious but also because they are just really good people that this world needs more of. We’ll be back under much less dramatic...