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Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters

Cafe Coffee shop Coffee roasters

One of the Best Places To Visits in Rosslyn


Address

520 12th St S Suite 150, Arlington, VA 22202

Website

commonwealthjoe.com

Contact

(855) 248-7688

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (916 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Wilmer Melendez N. 1 year ago on Google
    Potentially one of the best coffee roasters in Virginia! My partner and I have a subscription and currently I brew their coffee for patients at our office. Love the variety, consistency and quality of all their roast! Current favorite would be the Java Shack blend!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mai N. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Favorite coffee shop. The coffee quality is top-notch. The cold brew and espresso drinks are all really great. They sell coffee beans whole or ground too and usually the roast date is very recent so you know they’re good. Seasonal drinks are well thought through, not just throwing seasonal flavors here and there. The shop is really spacious with seats and rooms to enjoy your food/drinks. People work/study here too but you will always find space. Outside seating is nice too. Decor with taste and the service is amazing. All friendly and helpful.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sahar B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this coffee shop so much. It’s just 1 block away from Pentagon City metro station. ☕️Coffee: I ordered the hot handcrafted latte which was around $4. It was just the coffee I needed. 🧍🏻‍♂️Staff: I wanted to point out how enthusiastic and welcoming the barista was when he took my order. It’s refreshing to finally find good staff at coffee shops who don’t make you stressed out while ordering. 🎶Atmosphere: The music was another thing that stood out for me in this place. They have the most amazing playlist; just the right kind of music to be able to work and study, not too loud, not too quiet. It was also very clean and tidy, unlike many coffee shops where tables are kind of sticky. I took my computer there to study and have a good cup of coffee, and now it’s definitely going to be my go-to place. ♥️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Snigdha A. 1 year ago on Google
    Super delicious cappuccino. Amazingly refreshing cookie caramel iced drink. Beautiful blending of flavors. Lovely decor. One of the best coffee places!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trish 2 months ago on Google • 235 reviews New
    Beautifully foamy cappuccino, and a flakey warm croissant. They also have a variety of flavoured lattes and a range of seasonal beverages. It looked like a popular remote work spot! There are plenty of plug points to charge your laptop, and free WiFi.

  • 5/5 Taylor R. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful coffee shop! Love the decor perfect, for cherry blossom 🌸 season! Saw a drink that had edible cherry blossoms on top! So cute. I got the hazelnut iced latte and hubbs got the nitro brew on tap. The coffee was wonderful! You can even choose your nitro flavor on tap! This place is great!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma Rose W. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute lil coffee shop I tried on a whim. I got their seasonal gingerbread cold foam on top of an americano which was lovely and festive. There’s not a ton of seating, but it wasn’t too busy on a Saturday so wasn’t an issue.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 byron s. 9 months ago on Google
    A themed coffee shop with delicious coffee options and specials. You can get a flight of iced or hot coffee.... that's right a flight of coffee! Great service who gave me outstanding options.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paolo B. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent coffee…would go as far to say was the best I had whilst in DC and I tried a few! Also had the vegan spanakopita which was flaky, generously filled and tasty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tia B. 3 months ago on Google • 128 reviews New
    If you need a short working space or just some great coffee , this is the place ! Very warm , inviting environment . Not only was the person who took our order ,but the baristas as well, extremely sweet & great conversationalist !

  • 5/5 Hamad Z. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite cafe in the town, friendly and professional staff, spacious and wonderful atmosphere, limited breakfast sandwiches 🥪 all ways N/A you have to come early to get it 😌, my favorite drink is that lemonade the only one they have and the best comparing with other cafes. Highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jed T. 1 year ago on Google
    A very busy coffee shop offering decent quality drinks. We stopped here to grab coffee to-go after leaving D.C. and found the shop to be about what we expected. The black coffee I received was particularly strong, which is my preference, so no complaints there. The other member of our party got the pictured drink, which was also very good. We waited a while in line and to receive our drinks, but it did appear to be a particularly busy hour for the coffee shop in general. Despite the business and wait times, seating was still available throughout our visit. I wouldn't come here with getting work done in mind, but perhaps it does calm down later through the day. Ultimately, the coffee is good, and that's really all that matters.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bhakti D. 11 months ago on Google
    Good space, nice decor, nice staff and good vibes. Bunch of beverage and bakery options available. Got an almond croissant and a hot matcha latte with a topping of vanilla rose cold foam. Both tasted good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cheyanne :. 11 months ago on Google
    Such a lovely place with great ambiance and good coffee. I'm relatively new to the area and haven't explored DC much. Very happy I decided to stop here. They had a few flavors I've never even heard of before. Will be back to try the others. I hade the lavender vanilla and I thoroughly enjoyed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather H. 9 months ago on Google
    Very cute, clean atmosphere with plenty of seating that is broken up to smaller, more intimate feeling spaces. Nitro coffee is also delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asim Q. 9 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Commonwealth Joe I absolutely loved this place. I’m a coffee aficionado and am always trying new places whenever I get a chance. This place kinda hit the spot. #Atlanta needs to step up the game! I had iced cookie butter latte It wasn’t too sweet and just right. I’ll definitely be coming back to try We also tried following: London Fog - my wife always gets it customized at Starbucks and she felt it was much better. The tea was brewed right Custom Iced Matcha Latte - nicely made Beef and onion Burek - it was ok. I guess it should have been toasted. It was still ok

  • 5/5 Zach H. 2 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Stepping into Commonwealth Joe is like entering a caffeine-fueled wonderland, where every visit promises a brew-tiful adventure. Decked out with the chicest aesthetics, this coffee haven is the Picasso of the espresso world, constantly refreshing its menu with seasonally inventive concoctions that hit the taste buds like a symphony. Seasonal releases? More like seasonal revelations! Commonwealth Joe masters the art of the pour, ensuring every sip is a journey to peak coffee bliss. Their beverages aren't just drinks; they're liquid sonnets, crafted with a passion that even Shakespeare would envy. The atmosphere? Imagine the warmth of your favorite sweater combined with the charm of a Parisian café, adorned with decor that screams 'Instagram me!' It's the kind of place where the ambiance hugs you tighter than your morning espresso. Customer service here goes beyond the standard smile; the staff are the sommeliers of coffee, always eager to demystify the latest seasonal offerings with a friendliness that makes you feel like part of the Commonwealth Joe fam. It's like they've got a PhD in making your day better. For those in search of the coffee shop of their dreams, Commonwealth Joe is the ultimate destination. It's a haven for coffee enthusiasts, aficionados, and anyone looking to spice up their caffeine routine with a dash of extraordinary. While it may not cater to the crowd-craving crew due to its cozy size, it's the perfect spot for a serene sip solo or a caffeinated catch-up with your closest comrades. Overall, Commonwealth Joe is where you go to experience the apex of coffee culture in Arlington. So, whether you're a java genius or just in it for the 'gram, this spot steams ahead of the pack, making every visit a latte fun and will keep you coming back for more.

  • 4/5 Buciie M. 1 month ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    I needed a serious coffee fix so I got some coffee delivered and I was pleasantly surprised! They use such a great quality of coffee which is on the darker roast side. I ordered an Iced Mocha with Oatmilk and the chocolate they used balanced the coffee really well. I definitely want to stop by the actual shop for the full experience soon. I love that the coffee was delivered within 25 minutes too.

  • 5/5 Jen A. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Great coffee, and friendly service. They were PACKED when we went, 11/18-11/19 but the wait was worth is. Their baked goods were so good as well.

  • 5/5 R. Amalia L. 1 year ago on Google
    Commonwealth Joe’s Fall menu is here and we cannot be more excited! Our favorites were the hot apple cider chai and the iced pumpkin cookie butter. You should also try their warm beef pastry, the texture and flavor remind us a lot of murtabak. Easily accessible, beautifully decorated, free wifi, indoor and outdoor seating, this cafe should be in your work-from-café rotation Tip: Come visit on Thursday for $1 off of the seasonal drink menu!

  • 5/5 Yuntian L. 1 year ago on Google
    My absolute to-go coffee shop in the neighborhood! I really like their coffee and bought their espresso blend for making coffee myself at home. The coffee was of reasonable price and high quality compared to a lot other coffee shops around DC. The indoor environment was also very clean and bright for hanging out and studying. Only downside might be that their chair is hard surfaced and can be not too comfy if you sit for a long time.

  • 4/5 Selicia Vance B. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Today was my first experience at this coffee shop and walking in the atmosphere was great and customer service is very good. I was recommended the French Vanilla Lavender Latte. Great choice, It is so delicious. The only little issue I have is that I ordered a large and the cup was half full as if it was a medium. I am a huge coffee person but I hate buying an almost 8-dollar coffee and getting half the amount. I would just say if you think like me as well just be specific on how you want your coffee as I thought I was but oh well, my day goes on. This place is worth the stop.

  • 5/5 Kristin C. 3 months ago on Google New
    Hands down my favorite coffee shop in Arlington/Alexandria. The baristas are always friendly, the quality of the coffee is excellent (not put-hair-on-your-chest strong but very flavorful), and the atmosphere is chill. I love the seasonal decorations, someone puts a lot of effort into making this place pretty and welcoming.

  • 5/5 K W. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee! I love their iced or hot decaf latte with coconut milk. Equally, the service and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Randy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great coffee house with easy access in and out of Bartlett and Whole Foods. If you pass this place you have to stop! Oh yeah, follow their Instagram page and watch the number change in real time! I was number 6707!

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was overwhelmed with good choices on my first visit so I went with the coco Carmel crunch from the spring seasonal menu. It was a standard. Great place to work for a couple house. Spacious but comfortable. I’ll be back.

  • 5/5 Anicca H. 1 year ago on Google
    Iced cookie butter latte with oat milk is a 10/10! Walked I’m and everyone working there seemed to happy to be there. Such a cute and positive place to start my morning (:


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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