Reviews for Simona Cafe in Arlington, VA
Delicious coffee, cute outdoor seating, and the best cheddar jalapeño scone I’ve ever had in my life! Will definitely be back... here! Read more
Neat little coffee shop. I was looking to see if they had a specials menu and went with the lavender honey latte, my wife had an... iced coffee. Both drinks were a bit milk-heavy, mine had a distinct floral flavor from the lavender with light sweetness fromthe honey. Coffee was slightly bitter... Not bad, just not the kind of coffee flavor profile we usually go for. Read more
This review is purely based on the Ethiopian single origin Americano I ordered. It was simply so delicious. It’s not very... often that I come across a coffee shop that is able to make Americanos well, but Sweet Science really hit mark! One thing Inoticed almost immediately is that they were very intentional about the quality of water they use in making their drinks. I workas a barista myself and I do my own research on these topics, and water plays a massive role in the overall brewing process andthe final cup! *Backstory: I was originally trying to order a pour over, but due to some some short-staffing issues, they had topause the offering :/ I hope they’re able to bring that option back soon!! Read more
From fresh focaccia straight out of the oven, to new and creative drinks with Italian and Arab roots. This shop is QUALITY. As... our regular weekend spot, I can confirm this place never disappoints. Read more
This place rocks! This is one of my favorite shops period because they focus a lot on the techniques behind brewing, rather than... just throwing good beans (but they do use good beans here). The espresso based drinks here are excellent--sometimes shops inthis area tend to make something that has stronger milk flavors than coffee. The real highlight though is the pour overs here.They\'re experimental with their techniques and I promise you\'ll have a hard time finding this sort of stuff outside of ayoutube video. The people running the shop are really friendly and love talking about coffee. The space itself is also quitecute. Read more
The best coffee in Washington DC is also available in Arlington! It\'s great to have top-tier specialty coffee in Northern... Virginia, finally. The coffee, usually a light roast, is delicious. And the food -- biscuits and cinnamon rolls especially -- isjust as good. Baristas are super friendly and knowledgeable, and it\'s a great place to hang out and talk or get work done whilethe music plays lightly in the background. Make sure to stop in for a cup! Read more
Born in Washington, D.C., this location is Sweet Science Coffee\'s second location. (The first is in NoMa and previously Adams... Morgan via a pop-up.) Within walking distance from the Courthouse Metro Station, it\'s along Wilson Blvd aka \"CoffeeCorridor.\" Within blocks of each other is a series of coffee shops- Kino Coffee, For Five, Rako and Sweet Science Coffee.Here\'s why you should visit Sweet Science Coffee:\n\n1) Coffee (+ Technique): Brewing D.C.\'s Small Planes Roastery beans, theyare hyper local. To get the most out of the beans\' flavor, they brew using seven different techniques. It\'s like watching ascience experiment that turns out well every time. My latte was well balanced.\n\n2) Space: It\'s a small space, but they makegood use of it. It\'s well designed with a few tables and comfy chairs inside. There\'s a single bathroom inside and amedium-sized outside patio. There\'s an old mural on the side.\n\n3) Amenities: They have free wifi and free dog biscuits! Read more
Hands down, the BEST buttermilk biscuit I’ve ever had. They don’t skimp on the size, it’s fluffy inside and the outside is... crunchy but soft, and if you get it right out of the oven, your life will change. This is my new weekly treat. I am lactoseintolerant, but this is my exception. Also, the Wilson sandwich and spiced apple cider are divine. Read more