Coalescence Coffee Company
Review of Coalescence Coffee Company
Coalescence Coffee Company: A Community-Oriented Coffee Shop
If you're looking for a coffee shop that not only serves great coffee but also gives back to the community, Coalescence Coffee Company is the place to be. This coffee shop is a not-for-profit organization that aims to build a genuine community in Norfolk, Virginia. Their commitment to seeing the city flourish is evident in the quality of their coffee and the warm atmosphere they provide.
The baristas at Coalescence Coffee Company are passionate about the journey of understanding the chemistry behind an excellent cup of coffee. They are obsessed with the pursuit of perfecting extraction, refining their skills as baristas, and constantly pushing the boundaries of beverage creation. Whether you're in the mood for a classic latte or a unique signature drink, you won't be disappointed with their offerings.
The shop's interior is bright, open, and full of natural light, making it a great place to study, work, or chat with friends. They also reserve their rooms for private events for a reasonable fee. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making you feel at home as soon as you walk in.
Coalescence Coffee Company offers a variety of gluten-free baked goods, pastries, and cookies that are uncommon. They also have a limited selection of quiches that are pleasantly surprising. However, some customers have noted that their pastry selection is minimal.
Overall, Coalescence Coffee Company is a great place to enjoy quality coffee, chill on wifi, and relax. Their attention to detail in brewing quality pour-overs and consistently producing quality coffee products sets the bar high and makes an impact on the coffee community at large.
From the business
"We are a not-for-profit organization that seeks to give back to our city by helping to build genuine community. We are committed to seeing Norfolk flourish! A good barista is an artist who is passionate about the journey of understanding the chemistry behind an excellent cup of coffee. We are obsessed with the pursuit of perfecting extraction, refining our skills as baristas and constantly pushing the boundaries of beverage creation."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Takeout
- Dine-in
James Emenaker
The service here is excellent as always. Jenny is a pleasure to talk with. Their love and passion for coffee is unmistakable. My wife and I don't like the overly sweet drinks you get at other shops. Coalescence leads with a great espresso that you can drink straight or poured into your favorite milk based drink. My favorite is there Macchiato as I like the espresso to shine through, however I still get a bit of sweetness out of the milk.
You won't regret trying this coffee shop, if you haven't already. They are true third wave coffee. Unlike bitter coffee most of us were used to. A balanced and well extracted espresso allows you to truly taste all the complex flavors of the coffee without having to mask it with sweetener.
James Canada
Great coffee, hot tea and hot chocolate, amazing fresh on-site baking, incredibly knowledgeable staff. They sell equipment for coffee brewing as well as teach you how to use it properly. Stylish t-shirts and hats for sale. The menu might be small but it is well executed!
Lydia Capps
One of our absolute favorite local coffee spots. I am always greeted by friendly staff and the Baristas never disappoint with their craft. The atmosphere is perfect for someone who struggles with ADHD trying to work or study since the shop provides minimal distractions with their aesthetic. I've also always enjoyed having conversations with the Owner when she is there.
Gee Money Gregory
Contemporary decor but that doesn't matter their coffee is so good. I'll be honest I only get a capp. But when I tell you I would put there capp against any in the 757. Staff are polite. Go try it and leave Starbucks alone, they could never do it like this.
Faye Stone
The place has good seating for its business, and some of the staff are just that extra level of polite and friendly. The drinks are always made at a good pace, and the pastries I've tried have been good each time. Highly recommend as a place to sit and work for a while
Andrew Candogan
A lot of people would like to nibble on something while sipping their drink. Pastry options were surprisingly limited, we had to settle down for something. Our table was dirty, batista ignored the fact when he brought our drinks, I asked for a tissue to wipe it down, he then wiped it. The space is extremely spacious, it would make a nice club or music venue.
Will How
One of my favorite local coffee shops I've ever been to hands down. I go to school in Portsmouth so when I want to study I just drive over to Norfolk and come straight here. It's very spacious, lots of natural light, good music, out of this world coffee/tea, and delicious baked treats. They also host cool pop-up events every month, you can tell this spot wants to bring something to the community. The icing on the cake (if it already isn't sweet enough) is that the owners (Jenny & Chris) are super nice & personable people along with the whole team of baristas.
Sophia Bernstein
This is my second time coming to Coalescence and it is even better than I remember it! The coffee and teas are amazing, but the people here are so sweet! I was unsure what tea I wanted to get and one of the employees allowed one to smell each of the teas that they had and explained each of them to me. This place is definitely one of a kind and makes you feel very welcome!
Raymond Curry
“It’s truly fascinating how community has formed over a simple beverage for hundreds of years and around the world. We have seen it ourselves - whether communist party leaders in China, gang members in Istanbul, extremists in Syria or millennials in Germany - in every instance one thing facilitated friendly, open discussion in each culture - sitting together over a warm beverage.”
Or atleast so said their website…
Ashley Pineiro
The event space is awesome! Such a beautiful coffee shop with such a wonder space. We recently held a 2 day work event at Coalescence and it was flawless! The staff was so helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, I highly recommend it for anything from business meetings to baby showers!