Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Portsmouth

"The central communal table sets the tone for this arty, airy lunch spot in the creative ViBe district of Virginia Beach. Using 90% locally sourced ingredients (and aiming for 100%), Commune creates fresh and delicious plates in house, every day. Featuring guilty-pleasures and green options too, it’s an unexpected crowd-pleaser, with dishes like the sweet-potato hash tots drizzled in honey and served with a sweet mustard-aioli, changing everything you thought you knew about potato-cravings."

"Virginia Beach’s first farmer owned eatery uses sustainable, seasonal and local ingredients (many from the on-site garden) to make unbelievably delicious and memorable food. Surprising ingredient combinations result in unexpected flavors, so be prepared to fall in love with Commune at first bite. Staying true to its name, seating is community-style with tables and counters, but it’s a fairly small place, so go early if you’re on a time crunch, or just grab something from the bakery."

"Three Ships Coffee Roasters has house roasts, cold brews and pour overs ready to be served up by the awesome staff. This place isn’t just about coffee, it’s about specialty roasted coffee. Brad and Amy, the owners, are zealous about all aspects of their business and it shows."

"Three Ships Coffee Roasters provides Virginia Beach locals and tourists with amazing coffee and a very memorable experience. Three Ships Coffee proves that less is more when they brew their coffee. They brew their coffee in small batches."

"A small team of self-made roasters, our journey lies in bringing you a unique, perfectly complex cup of coffee. threeshipscoffee.com"

"Bad Ass Coffee definitely offers more of a focus on coffee than tea, so be sure to order coffee if you fancy a hot drink. The food is good too, and you can definitely taste the difference and the care that goes into preparing the coffee versus what it would be at a chain place. There are also smoothies for the summer months which are just as delicious as the coffee drinks."

"We are a Hawaiian based coffee shop located on 18th St, Virginia Beach, Virginia.We serve Hawaiian coffees, salads, wraps, & more!. All in a bad ass way with a local VB vibe. Feel free to contact us with any questions."

"Handsome Biscuit serves enormous sandwiches covered in specialty red eye sausage gravy, Smartmouth Brewing Company has India Pale Ales and saisons on tap and Cure Coffeehouse & Brasserie is known for flavorful coffees and freshly baked desserts. 3 Unique Experience on This Trip"

"The location in historic Freemason District is easily accessible to downtown Norfolk and nearby Ghent.” See all Cure Coffeehouse reviews"

"Located in historic Ghent, Cafe Stella is known for its incredible in-house coffee brews found nowhere else. It’s mix of great coffee, extensive food options, and warm atmosphere make it a favorite for ODU students looking to get a break from campus life. It’s less than 10 minutes from campus, letting you feel like your off campus while still being convenient to get to."

"The craft beer scene has recently exploded around the country, and Virginia Beach isn't a city to be left behind. The Whiskey Kitchen features a rotating menu of craft beers, both bottled and on tap. Looking to sip a local beer while eating food made by natives from locally grown ingredients?"

"Located at 2149 General Booth Blvd., the gastropub and vegetarian spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated vegetarian restaurant in Virginia Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 499 reviews on Yelp."

"If you're looking for a quiet, small-town atmosphere, Lynnhaven Coffee Company is a fantastic place to slow down and relax. Their colorful, well-lit beachy aesthetic is complete with dozens of plants, big windows, and artwork from local artists. I asked Nick, the general manager of Lynnhaven Coffee Company, what exactly it was that set them apart from every other shop in town."

"Lynnhaven Coffee Company is a little more of an upscale cafe in Virginia Beach but don’t let that fool you. The wide selection of coffees here go amazingly well their snacks as well. You might pay slightly higher prices here but the coffees here are worth it."

"Think European bistro making an appearance in Virginia Beach. They offer a wide variety of coffee drinks as well as a few teas. You can pair your coffee with one of their many specialties, like the Gravlax Plate or a Caprese Panini."

"Operating out of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, offers fresh fish, local oysters, hand-picked crab cakes, and fresh sushi, all with an unbeatable view of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean. Formally known as “Mahi Mah’s,” Mahi’s has been a local favorite for decades and, while it may have been recently revamped, the bones of what made this place so popular for so long are still firmly in-tact."

"It started out as that special place with the laid back vibe, the awesome seafood and live entertainment that only the locals knew about, but you can't keep something that good a secret forever. Mahi Mah's is all that and so much more."

"Studios and exhibition space for… over 40 artists in this creative co-operative are now located within the new Virginia Beach Art Center. theartistsgallery.org"

"Virginia Beach’s coastal and maritime heritage is honored by this museum just off the Boardwalk. It’s the type of attraction where if you’re strolling down the boardwalk and want to get out of the elements, there’s a neat spot to pop into. Another bonus is that it can be explored virtually, so you can fit it in from home or the hotel."

"1 pm – Learn about the coastal history of Virginia Beach at Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, located next to Comfort Suites Beachfront on the Boardwalk (on the right on photo below). They also have great family programs including yoga, ghost walk, and more."