Mea Culpa Cafe
2410 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA
Crema's Take
“Mea Culpa Cafe in Norfolk is a creative sanctuary where inventive coffee drinks like lavender cake lattes and peach spiced lattes meet unexpectedly excellent savory waffles and reimagined breakfast classics. The space itself invites you to slow down, with a porch setup and thoughtful atmosphere that feels more like a cherished local secret than a typical coffee shop, where both the flavors and presentation reveal real care in every detail.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The lavender cake latte was amazing and the lime pistachio one was pretty good too. We tried both savory waffles and were delightfully surprised at how amazing their combinations were. Would happily come again. The staff was super nice and it didn't take very long to get our coffees or food.
Very cute place! There French toast is delicious!! (Huge portion) I got the peach spiced latte it has pretty good!! Very different from what I'm used to. I wish I would have tried it cold haha. I learned I'm not a big fan of the foam on top of the hot lattes. (I new to local fresh coffee) Will probably go back in the summer to check out their drink menu!
I’m a NY bacon egg and cheese kind of guy, but Mea Culpa Cafe has their own unique twist on the sandwich, and I have to say it’s fabulous. So glad I found this place. Had to take the pic before I finished it.
Such a really great place to just relax or chat with friends. There is also seating outside so you can enjoythe weather. The food taste amazing, the presentation is wonderful and the portions are more than enough.
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.
Crema Reviews
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