A good cup of joe can be your best friend on a cool winter day in Virginia Beach. Cozy up this winter with a visit to one of these local coffee shops in Virginia Beach…and no this isn’t a list that includes Starbucks!

Bad Ass Coffee

Feel like you’ve temporarily landed in Hawaii with Bad Ass Coffee’s Hawaiian roasts and laidback island setting. Born on the shores of the Big Island, Bad Ass Coffee set out to share with the world the 100% Kona coffee and spreading the “Aloha Spirit.” Located in Virginia Beach’s ViBe District, its “vibe” fits right in with its chill atmosphere and its excellent coffee. This is one coffee chain we can get behind.

Roast Rider

Experience coffee in an entirely new way with a visit to Roast Rider Coffee & Tea. Priding themselves on the cohesive partnerships between coffee farmers, roasters, and baristas you can bet they are bringing the Third Wave coffee movement to life. From their Everpure water filtration system to their Trifecta, a.k.a. the “French Press on Steroids,” and a Simonelli Aurelia Espresso Machine, they’re making coffee as it should be. Pair with a locally sourced baked good, and you really can’t go wrong.

Three Ships Coffee

This hometown operation is focused on giving its customers a truly different coffee experience. Influenced by Scandinavian roasters and coffee inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, Three Ships Coffee offers unique roasts from around the world that are simply mouthwatering. Their attention to detail can be seen down to the level of information they provide on their website about the current pour including where it came from, the process used, and how they brew.

Three Ships Coffee isn’t just about coffee though, be sure to also stop in for a baked good and their latest breakfast taco with choice of Egg n’ Cheese with bacon, avocado or both. This is a sweet spot indeed.

Pour Favor Coffee Shop               

Home to the original coffee flights and one of the best coffee shops in Virginia Beach, Pourfavor Coffee shop is a specialty Puerto Rican coffee shop in Virginia Beach that brews finely crafted coffee and teas for the coffee newbie all the way to the coffee experts. Customize your own coffee flight with Coach Flight or the First-Class Flight to find your favorite pick-me-up. Come for breakfast or lunch and sample an item off their food menu with everything from breakfast burritos and avocado toast to salads and sandwiches.

Stay at Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Enjoy a good night’s rest with a stay at the Best Western Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel. Located along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, you are just steps from the beach, with views of the Virginia Beach from your room. With our comfortable and affordable rooms, you may not even need a cup of coffee in the morning!