Detour Coffee

My favorite coffee shop in Arlington. It’s located in a pretty unassuming place, between a jiffy lube and an urgent care, and walking distance from the very popular Northside Social (which I feel is kind of overrated).
You won’t be disappointed by the coffee, the owner is very particular about the beans they use. The price seems fair, not as expensive as other shops nearby. The two times I’ve been, I got beautiful latte art on my drinks.
The vibe is perfect here, plenty of comfy places to sit, study, socialize, or even take in a nice day outside on the patio.
The food is also really great. They serve full on lunch and breakfast here, not just pastries.
Give Detour a try, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Lovely place! Fireplace and plenty of space to seat! If you are a serious coffee drinker this is a great place to try their expresso, contato etc! I had a great cappuccino today!

An interesting coffee shop, to say the least. A bit out of the way, so it's quite easy to miss. The lattes they serve here really hit the spot.

I came here for a social event I was attending. I took the metro and jogged here from Virginia Square, the nearest one.

There is some parking outside the spot, but I didn't bring my car so I skipped it altogether.

Lines and wait are both reasonable enough. I ended up with the Campfire which is a specialty latte and comes with mocha and caramel flavors. I forgot to snap photos but it also comes with two semi-roasted marshmallows on sticks, placed on top of the cup just so; I thought they were a nice touch. The latte was pretty good, the marshmallows so-so. I also got a brownie because I saw it and thought to myself, why not let's indulge my sweet tooth a little; it was nothing special and bit overpriced honestly.

But the Campfire latte was good, so I'll let it slide. The decor and ambiance was quaint and rather original -- for instance, they had three adjacent set of (different colored) doors hanging on the walls for display. Overall, cool spot, if a bit out the way. First time here, but I liked it overall.

This place has really good coffee and food. I'm usually excited when a meetup gets posted here.

I have been here a few times to get work done while waiting for my car to be fixed. The staff is incredibly kind and friendly, the food is beyond delicious, and the coffee is fantastic! I love the relaxed and calm vibe and there is plenty of seating. I will absolutely be back.

My husband got me an “Old Reliable” for breakfast and I am unsure how you can make such a simple recipe disgusting. The breakfast potatoes and sandwich had a weird taste- O legitimately took one bite and threw it away. Y’all need to clean your fryer or something. 0/10. Total waste of food and money. He said his breakfast sandwich had an off taste too.

I am not a coffee connoisseur by any means, but I do enjoy a nice study area. It's cozy, clean, and convenient with pretty tasty coffee. I was a little surprised by the price of the coffee that I got (around $8) but the space redeemed it. The coffee barista was super sweet and knowledgable plus she made a nice coffee.

Great place for coffee and a quick bite. Food is delicious. Currently, they're offering a limited menu. Indoor and outside dining available. Food is served in to go containers and fresh off the stove. Moderate prices for the area. Parking lot available.

I’ve been here a couple times but I had such a great time at the open mic, I had to come on and tell everyone what an amazing time it is! The food is amazing and so affordable I came hungry and got a ton of food! I couldn’t get enough! Maybe all the laughter made me hungrier and thirsty! I had the hibiscus tea and also had a couple beers, I had such a great time and I wish the comedy never ended! Shout out to Aristotle! They are a comedian that really makes me want to come back! I have a big family and I told them we all have to come and watch these legendary comedians before they become famous, like Elani and Laura are definitely hollywood material! Me and 11 of my cousins have all agreed to come see them, and lord knows we’re planning on coming hungry and thirsty for all the affordable and satisfying offerings that detour has! we love to have a couple beers and laugh! Thanks for hosting comedy in Arlington, much needed in a town like this! I look forward to seeing all the amazing comedians again very soon

Came here for open mic night on a Monday. Really cool atmoshpere. Very comfy. Some of performers were good, some were not; it was fun to sit, drink, and listen.