5316 Fairfield Shopping Center
Virginia Beach, VA
So after dropping my husband off at his truck this morning, the little one and I drove down to Jim’s Beans only to find them closed! They are closed on Sundays! Well that put a damper on my morning. From googling the internet during the last week I saw there was a coffee shop in Virginia Beach that I haven’t known about, Beach Brew. It was located on the opposite direction of my house but the only thing I have to do today is homework and from my last blog, you know what I usually do, procrastinate.
So I hopped on the bypass and shot down to Kempsville. After searching for Beach Brew, I finally found it hidden around the corner in the shopping plaza. If I hadn’t been looking for it, I never would have known it was there.
While inside Beach Brew it was very quiet, almost too quiet. They had a local radio station playing however the majority of the time I was in there it was commercials. There is a reason why I listen to Sirius radio, and being there reminded me of that. The employee behind the counter was also very quiet, too quiet. I ordered my usual that I get where ever I go. Café Mocha. While waiting for it to brew, my daughter and I checked out the food! And boy there was a lot of a selection. They serve breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Ice cream and bakery treats. The sandwiches, while looked good made this place smell more like a deli than a coffee shop. I usually go for the atmosphere and you know me, I LOVE coffee, the smell, the taste, etc.
Finally, my coffee was ready. It looked great. I splurged and had some whipped cream (shhhhhh don’t tell :) ) Taste? It was good, though a little too much mocha for my liking. In my opinion my coffee needs to take center stage and this was more like hot chocolate. The prices were decent, comparable to the dreaded Starbucks. My Tall Café Mocha was 3.25 + tax. While I was there, 3 additional customers came in. I’m sure it was the time of day but they were older. Maybe on a different day or time the younger crowd comes in.
Overall review:
Atmosphere – Nice, I liked the artwork, the placement of tables,chairs and couches. The con-the sandwiches reminded me more of a deli, not a coffee shop
Coffee – Though my drink was good, it wasn’t great. It’s not worth another trip back out for an espresso drink. Maybe someone who doesn’t like coffee but likes the fancier drinks; this would be the place for them.
WiFi - It kept kicking me off, not very productive for doing homework for an online class.
I may be back to try the drip coffee later in the year but for now it’s off to find the next café!
I may be back to try the drip coffee later in the year but for now it’s off to find the next café!
4 comments/ Leave some love:
Ugh! What a bummer that it was hard to find! Definitely a turn off from the get go!! (Or maybe a plus if I was a regular *lol* )
Douple annoying on the commercial radio :( (I think all business' should invest in Satelite!) And then the shaky wi-fi makes it all the worse!
(But it looks cute!!)
Love the shot of the coffee btw! Was that with your phone?
I liked the blue paint on the walls. Bummer the coffee sucked but I love the fact that you're willing to try new places. I, on the other hand, find a place I like and have a really hard time going anywhere else!
Jac - LOL I was ready to give up until I saw that little sign. As for the music, my fav shop has an ipod that plays, at a perfect volume, and no commercials!
Laura - I'm usually the same way as well. I've been going to my fav one for over a year now. I'm trying to get out and do something for me when the hubby is gone. Usually it's all A's day. Thankfully she had fun too!
Hello, I am the owner of Beach Brew Coffee Co. Thanks for stopping by, I really think that honesty is helpful for businesses to keep their customers coming back! Though, I was surprised to hear about the mocha not being to your liking we have a huge clientele that orders cafe mocha's all day long. However, we are not immune to mistakes so, I would like to invite you in for a second try. On the house of course. Also, we do serve food, and really good food. We were in the Pilot for having one of the best Reuben's in Hampton Roads! Thanks again for your visit and keep on trucken girl! Jennifer Rusk P.S Beach Brew is sponsoring a 'Feed Virginia Music Festival' May 2nd Saturday Fairfield Shopping Center parking lot in front of Beach Brew We have many local bands, Belly dancing,big raffle and entertainment. free ice cream and admission to the outdoor concert when you Bring five non perishable foods for the Food Bank. Lets fight hunger!
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