Mea Culpa Cafe

This little cafe has created a sense of the slower pace of a small town. You feel yourself exhale deeply, settling into your seat on the porch, exulting in the breeze and the greenery caressing the railing. Downtown seems a world away.
We found the setting to be beautifully clean. The indoor space is bright, fresh, impeccably clean, nicely decorated in an opened, uncluttered way. The tile wall is the star of the show.
Expect to wait a bit for your food. It’s made to order and worth it. Order some coffee and enjoy your moments.
My guests were thrilled with their waffles. Not a crumb was left of neither the goat cheese nor the lemon curd.
I tested the highly recommended kale and chickpea salad. The kale was ultra fresh and not too bitter. This savory combination of ingredients and blend of textures is definitely one to try.
I’ll definitely return.

This cafe is next level. You will not be disappointed. Coming from a harsh critic- The coffee is some of the absolute best I have had. We tried the coconut lime latte and coriander caramel- both SO good. Not too sweet and a great coffee taste that was perfectly balanced. We also got a liege waffle with chocolate maple sauce. My mom was born in Brussels, Belgium and I grew up having homemade liege waffles and I have to say these tasted incredibly authentic and SO fresh. I also REALLY appreciate that everything was served on real ceramic dishes and silverware not wasteful plastic or paper. The staff was very kind and the atmosphere made you want to stay for a while. I felt like I was in another country on a lavish vacation. Such a wonderful experience. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely LOVE their coffee!! They have amazing service very talented baristas. For all my fellow waffle fanatics, look no further! Their waffles are the perfect balance between fluffy and crunchy and the waffle sandwiches are so delicious and made with fresh, tasty ingredients. This was a great morning pick on my visit to Virginia!

Great place! Not a big menu, which I actually prefer cause it's usually better.
But most were vegetarian or vegan, which I really enjoy!
It was also super good! And the staff is really nice, I'll definitely go back!
Oh and on a side note, they have books!!!! I always love a coffee place with books!!!! I'll add 2 more stars for that if I could.

Had no idea what to expect when I walked in. Had my mind absolutely blown! Had possibly the best London fog I have ever had (and I have had a lot of London fogs), followed by a delicious breakfast. We had the corn pancakes and goat cheese waffle, both with egg. Both were filling, each bite was a perfect combination of sweet and salty. It was quite a memorable meal, left me feeling satisfied, happy and full. Highly recommend and cannot wait to go back.

This place is a breakfast and brunch dream.There is indoor and outdoor seating. Blooming jasmine gives you some privacy from the road and adds extra aroma to your experience. the atmosphere is very intentional and minimalistic without being underwhelming. The coffee and food were incredible. I left very satisfied without feeling over stuffed. I've been looking for a cute cafe since moving to VA and have been underwhelmed until now. I will definitely be back often with friends and visitors.

This cafe is INCREDIBLE! The lime and pepitas latte was the best I’ve ever had. It was not overly sweet and had a great depth of flavor. The lemon curd waffle was also wonderful and not overly sweet. The place extrudes a very warm and inviting vibe. The patio and courtyard are great places to have a conversation. It’s a little louder inside. My friend was blown away by the oatmeal. The best savory oatmeal she’s ever had. She could describe it as, “That oatmeal… gosh”. The food and drinks can take a while to come out but the wait is definitely worth it. This place is a must try.

We were in the area and I needed my coffee fix. I understand why they have 5-stars now! I got the Elderberry and White Chocolate coffee that was on their bar menu- ITS AMAZING. Not too fruity, not too sweet, perfectly smooth. Not to mention the gentleman who created my drink was super nice and made beautiful foam art on top of my drink. Will definitely be back to enjoy the atmosphere and read a good book. P.S. If you’re a plant lover, they have a cutest plants everywhere and they plant them in repurposed milk and coffee containers.

Wow this might be my top coffee joint in the area! Incredible flavor and texture in both the lattes and cappuccinos. The staff are super nice and take their time to craft each drink. They keep it simple with the classic flavors and do it right. Just down right awesome.

Haven't visited in years. What a treat! Imaginative! Inventive! Delicious! Strawberry Tonic suprise!! Chocolate Orange Latte 🤗 Liege Waffle😋🫠