Enjoy Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Loudoun

Loudoun knows its Java. Trendy cafes, craft coffee shops and hyper-cool espresso bars have opened in all corners of the county, delivering the kind of skilled baristas, locally roasted beans and coffee connoisseurship usually only found in big cities. Indeed, downtown Leesburg has so many coffee shops – seven and counting – that it’s been dubbed the Coffee Corridor. Add to this several artisanal bakeries making fresh bread, pastries, cakes and cookies, and a morning coffee with croissant in Loudoun can be as elevated as an experience found in Paris or Vienna.

Downtown Leesburg's Coffee Corridor

The most concentrated coffee experience in Loudoun sits in historic downtown Leesburg, where independent cafés line King Street and the surrounding blocks. The walkable layout makes it easy to compare a few in a single morning.

Shoe's Cup & Cork

Set in a converted former shoe shop with a private garden patio, Shoe's pours espresso drinks made with locally roasted Lone Oak Coffee Co. beans and rounds out the menu with desserts, including pies from Mom's Apple Pie.

Cowbell Kitchen

An organic café near Birch Tree Bookstore, Cowbell serves espresso, drip coffee, baked goods and farm-fresh salads and ice cream, with patio seating for warmer days.

SideBar Coffee

Exposed brick and a New Orleans-inspired look set the tone at SideBar, which specializes in Italian-style espresso drinks such as lattes, cortados and macchiatos.

Mocatinas

A Parisian-style dessert house on East Market Street, Mocatinas pairs coffee with house-baked confections - cupcakes, cookies, cakes and macarons - alongside farm-fresh ice cream.

Catty Corner Café

A cat café where guests can enjoy a coffee in the company of adoptable cats, Catty Corner blends a neighborhood coffee stop with an animal rescue mission.

Trinity House Café

Operated by a faith-based nonprofit, Trinity House serves breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods alongside espresso and a lineup of specialty teas, including the C.S. Lewis Latte and the Tolkien Latte. The café also hosts art classes, exhibits and live music.

SimplyBe Coffee

Run by Tree of Life Ministries, SimplyBe pairs quality coffee, breakfast and lunch with a mission - providing employment for adults in the special-needs community - and frequently hosts live acoustic music.

Goosecup

One of the few Loudoun cafés to roast its own beans, Goosecup sources from Zambia, Ethiopia and Honduras and serves lattes, cortados and flat whites by day, transitioning to a cocktail menu in the evening.

Roasted Close to Home

Part of what makes coffee in Loudoun distinct is how much of it is roasted nearby. Several downtown Leesburg cafés pour beans from Lone Oak Coffee Co., while Goosecup roasts its own in house. For visitors who follow the region's farm-to-table and made-here story through its wineries and breweries, locally roasted coffee is a natural extension of the same homegrown ethic.

Tea & Non-Alcoholic Options

Coffee may lead the conversation, but Loudoun's cafés serve plenty for tea drinkers and anyone seeking a non-alcoholic option. Trinity House Café offers a full menu of specialty teas, Back Street Brews stocks a wide tea selection and most coffee shops listed here also pour smoothies, hot chocolate and seasonal non-alcoholic drinks. Many of Loudoun's wineries, breweries and distilleries have expanded their non-alcoholic menus as well, so designated drivers and younger guests have real choices on a tasting-room visit.

Coffee Beyond Leesburg

Great coffee doesn't stop at the Leesburg town limits. From Middleburg to Ashburn, Purcellville to Lovettsville, coffee shops across Loudoun pour espresso drinks, cold brew and locally roasted beans in every corner of DC's Wine Country. Browse the listings below to find your next favorite café near you.

FAQ about Coffee in Loudoun

Are there non-alcoholic options at Loudoun wineries and breweries?

Many wineries, breweries and distilleries across Loudoun now offer non-alcoholic drinks, so designated drivers and guests who prefer not to drink alcohol have options on a tasting-room visit.

Is there a cat café in Loudoun?

Yes. Catty Corner Café in Leesburg lets guests enjoy coffee alongside adoptable cats.

Where can I find locally roasted coffee in Loudoun?

Several downtown Leesburg cafés pour beans roasted regionally by Lone Oak Coffee Co., and Goosecup roasts its own beans in house.

What is the Leesburg Coffee Corridor?

The Coffee Corridor refers to the cluster of independent coffee shops in historic downtown Leesburg, where more than a half-dozen cafés [VERIFY exact count] sit within a few walkable blocks of King Street and the surrounding streets.

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