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Aesthetic Cafes in Northern Virginia

As a George Mason University student, I've spent quite a lot of time in Northern Virginia. Northern Virginia, and the DMV in general, are known for having super cute spots to go out to eat or get coffee. I've been to many of cafes in the area, so I have a good list of faves. Here are some of my favorite very aesthetic cafes in the area! 


1. Chateau de Chantilly, in Chantilly, VA

13974 Metrotech Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151

This cafe is so cute! It has two levels, the first is a standard cafe layout, with all of the food and drinks (I always get a lavender lemonade), regular seating, and a library seating area in the back. The second floor is a loft with tables and comfy chairs as well as longer tables that people often use for schoolwork or WFH. The food here is also amazing. I've had their twists, croissants, and chocolate croissant rolls. They also have the viral cookie croissants! I cannot recommend them more.


My post at the cafe:

2. Foundation Coffee Roasters, in Fairfax, VA

9650 Main St #46, Fairfax, VA 22031

Foundation is my go-to study spot. It's very close to my university and has amazing chai lattes. I always get an iced chai, but my mother loves their hot chai lattes. I've also had their tea drinks, which are fantastic. They don't have a ton of food options, but I'm a big fan of their basil pizza. They also have a lot of pastry and cake options. They're also open until 9pm every night (except Sundays, when they're closed) so they're a perfect late night study spot. I have been there until it got dark out many times, working on a paper or doing online classwork. 

3. Compass Coffee in Rosslyn, Arlington, VA

1201 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209

This is another one of my go-to study spots! Compass Coffee is a DC-based chain, but of course they extend into NOVA. I've been to many Compass Coffees in DC and NOVA, but this one is my favorite. The employees here are so lovely and I really like the set up of the cafe. I have a lot of core university memories that I made here as well, which makes me a little biased, but that's okay. My favorite order from Compass is a lavender latte! I swear there's something different in their lavender lattes that make them addicting. Any seasonal drink from Compass is going to be amazing, though. They also have great regular options as well. 

This specific Compass is really cool because they have an upstairs seating area, which is private enough for any focused studying or work that you want to get done!


4. UPSIDE on Moore in Rosslyn, Arlington, VA

1700 N Moore St level m2, Arlington, VA 22209

Also in Rosslyn, UPSIDE on Moore is one of my faves. It's very unique because it's actually a food hall with a bunch of different restaurants inside. I've been going here for years, before it rebranded/re-opened to become UPSIDE. I also take everyone that comes to visit DC here. It's a super convenient location to the blue, silver, and orange metro lines which can take you to all the DC landmarks. It's also right across from the View of DC, a free skyscraper viewing experience of Washington DC.
 
There are many cute sitting areas inside the food hall and an arcade!! The food and drinks are also very good. There's also a rooftop bar!

Those were some of my favorite cafes in Northern Virginia! I'll probably do a DC and a Maryland version of this post soon. Let me know if you have been to any of these or if you have any cafe recommendations for me!







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