Cafe Stella

Cafe Stella

1907 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA

★★★★★4.5(1,710 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Cafe Stella is a Norfolk gem that shines brightest as a gathering place, hosting everything from intimate Valentine's Day jazz nights to quiet Sunday mornings where the espresso-focused menu and thoughtful staff create a genuinely welcoming vibe. While the food runs inconsistent, the coffee itself—whether you're ordering a carefully poured pour over or specialty drink—keeps regulars coming back, and the inviting atmosphere makes it worth lingering over a cup with friends or a date.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

MeetingsLight foodCraft espressoTraditional drinksPour overSlow sitPastriesSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Ciera
★★★★★3 months ago

Had such a great night here! My handsome date and I were lucky enough to attend the first Valentine's dinner and Jazz night! Music was great and inviting. It was a busy evening so service was a little slow, but the owner was amazing. She checked on us several times, kept us…

FLY RIGHT POE
★★★★★4 months ago

Well, after 7 years living here, and 5 visits to Stella, I decided 1 more chance... I haven't been in over a year, and here's why: Customer service has been hit or miss, food is mediocre at best, Cobwebs on every fixture (including over the uncovered water in dingy pitchers).…

Micayla Buckley
★★★★★5 months ago

Sunday morning was my second time at Stella’s, and it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite spot. The staff is always polite and helpful (underrated quality in a coffee shop), the coffee is delicious, the selection of pastries is great, and the hot food offered has been good. I’ve…

Zarielle (ZariTravelEats Yelp Elite)
★★★★5 months ago

Decided to give this place another try and unfortunately, I was let down again. I enjoy the atmosphere of the cafe a lot, but the food has been lack luster each time I’ve gone. Ordered their burger and chips (0/10), not much flavor to the burger at all and pretty dry;…

Amanda Jones
★★★★8 months ago

I was excited to try out Cafe Stella after seeing how popular they get and their great ratings but I have to be honest I’m a little disappointed. I ordered the Granby sandwich and it was tasty but it was my mistake that I thought it came with some kind of meat on it. I also…

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