Crema's Take
“Foundation Coffee roasts their beans in-house with meticulous precision, and you can watch the whole operation through a massive window while sipping impeccably pulled espresso that justifies the trek to their hidden loading-dock location. The minimal menu is intentional—they focus on doing a few things exceptionally well, from killer Americanos to almond croissants that locals rave about—and the knowledgeable baristas actually want to talk coffee with you. This is the kind of place that rewards the effort it takes to find it, drawing a serious crowd of people who know specialty coffee.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I had the chance to try their lovely coffee and I wasn’t disappointed. Coffee was so good, the barista was so friendly and knowledgeable talking about the coffee beans. The espresso is a fantastic choice I made. Great ambience and quite place to study or read with a lovely…
First, you’ll have to find it! Foundation Coffee is located behind Home Goods and DFW in the loading docks zone of the plaza. This is the only entrance. After being led astray by other navigation apps we finally found it thanks to Google Maps. The cafe is spacious with high…
This place is beautiful, albeit a little tricky to find if you're not from the area. The coffee was great. Their menu is minimal, but I feel it's on purpose as what they offer they do well. I got a cold brew, which I made the mistake of adding half and half to. Just drink it…
The Americano, oat milk cappuccino, and regular coffee were great, but the almond croissant was unique and by far the best I’ve had. The place is a hidden gem yet had almost full occupancy. We also bought coffee beans to try at home.
Some of the best coffee in the northern Virginia area. Impeccably pulled espresso shots and a lovely additional touch is the big window into where this place roasts their coffee in-house. Service is always quick and there is a ton of communal-style seating great for socializing…
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