Bittersweet Java — Restaurant in Virginia

A Saturday morning allowed us to finally check out Bittersweet Java. When we arrived there was an event, Cars and Coffee, taking place out front. Great community engagement! The atmosphere inside was very inviting with multiple seating areas and a children's play and reading area. It took some time to go over the menu but we placed our order. Sadly, they did not have cold brew available. This possibility was clearly displayed on the menu board. For our beverages we tried a mocha and cappuccino with caramel. We sampled the biscuit with bacon, egg, and cheese and a croissant with sausage, egg, and cheese. After asking what a croffle was and learning that it was a croissant cooked in a waffle iron and topped with strawberries and cream we added that to our order. There was a short wait for drinks and a slightly longer wait for food which was brought out as each item was prepared. Our croffle was served on a plate with metal silverware. Nice touch! But our sandwiches were served in Styrofoam to go boxes. Due to the fact that we were eating in, serving everything on a plate would have made it slightly nicer and created less waste. All our items were delicious and the temperature was correct. Drinks were hot, the mocha was not surprisingly sweet and the caramel cappuccino was perfect! The croffle was an interesting treat and exactly as advertised. The sandwiches were both hot and cheesy. Although the biscuit was cut on the smaller side. The service was wonderful, from the woman who waited on us to the gentleman who brought us our meals. Great place for families to take a little break or to meet a friend for a light snack. We will...

After camping all weekend long all we wanted was a solid cup of coffee. Eschew your Starbucks addiction, cast off the Dunkin habit. This place has coffee and espresso dialed in. We got a salted caramel latte and a limeade. The latte is flavorful, full bodied, just the right amount of syrup to espresso ratio. The limeade is tart and sweet and actually tastes like lime. Refreshing and delightful and so needed.

Best coffee we’ve had the entire time we have been in this area. The gentleman who attended us was also eager to tell us about the espresso beans, the research they did, and recommendation for best flavors.

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Absolutely amazing! The crew here is super friendly and welcoming. We came early in the morning because school was out and I was thrilled to find a place as family friendly as this. They made sure my son’s drink wasn’t too hot and they even have a play area for little kids. I enjoyed a glance through their book exchange shelf, I’ll have to be sure to bring one to exchange next time I come in. I always review a place by their lattes and this one tasted amazing. The espresso was extracted perfectly. They even have a ton of flavors if you’re into that. Fantastic place, I’ll...