Philz Coffee

Philz specializes in drip coffee but they are happy to make recommendations for those who love a latte which is what I requested today. The staff is friendly and approachable. The atmosphere oozes “safe space” for all and could easily accommodate office meetings or social gatherings. There’s plenty of room for outdoor and indoor seating. It’s nestled inside Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood. There’s construction in neighboring buildings right now so it’s not quite the gentle buzz of a moving suburb but quite literally a buzzsaw, hammering and drilling construction site. Definitely recommend this great little place for a quick run in for a coffee or to stay a while and grab one of their great croissants.

Great coffee but LONG wait. I came here for the first time today and my coffee was delicious. I did have to wait 7-10 minutes for them to make it though, so not a good place to go if you’re in a rush. Seems like a great spot to hang out though to do work or meet a friend. The indoor decor is very cool. They make each cup from scratch - so they grind up the beans to order and I think they do pour over style, which explains the wait. I got a dark roast, small hot coffee, with oat milk and I loved the flavor. It wasn’t sour or acrid, it was a perfect nutty rich taste. If you have ten mins to spare, the great taste was worth the wait!

Perfectly consistent with all the other Philz locations in the DMV and in the West Coast! If you've never been to Philz, it's good to know that they specialize in pour-over coffee. But it's unlike other pour-overs you may have tried. Each drink is individually made to order, with lots of options for coffee blends, dairy (or dairy free) and sweeteners. A barista runs you through an intro of how the coffee process works, helps you choose a blend from their 15+ options, how much creamer and sweetness you'd like, and whether you'd like hot or iced. The iced options can be chosen from any blend. They're specifically brewed in such a way that doesn't taste watered down. Once brewed, the barista always asks for you to check your drink and see if it fits your preferences. You can always adjust your drink no matter what so you will always leave satisfied. There are no espresso drinks, however I highly recommend trying these drinks at least once since they're unusually good! The baristas will usually do their best to make something that will taste similar to an espresso with the same amount of caffeine (Philz blends actually contain a pretty high amount of caffeine, especially the light blends). If you're feeling something different, they also have some tea options and hot chocolate. For food, they usually have some toast options, Philz bagels (really good), sandwiches, pastries, parfaits, baklava, and a few more I'm missing. This location also has lots and lots of plugs and room to sit, from cozy couches to stools next to the window. It's also a very visually appealing location.

Quirky coffee shops with lots of interesting flavours. One thing I didn't like was the amount of spice in my drink. They overdid it a little bit... The last sit was just cinnamon, nearly spat on a stranger!

My friend brought me to this shop this past weekend and I'm happy she did. I ordered the yerba mate, which is something I've always wanted to try. I loved how helpful the staff was when I was ordering. The barista gave recommendations and was very willing to modify the drink until I was satisfied. The space is also nicely set up and just a nice area to sit and chat with friends. I would definitely come back first chance I get.

Always a great pour. I love the flavour of Philz Coffee, iced or hot. The mint mojito is hands down one of my favourite iced coffees. I don't think I've ever referred to coffee as refreshing, but Philz has managed to pull that mint flavour into a very pleasant beverage!

They are slacking compared to every other Philz I have been to including those in California . They poured room temperature coffee from a container of stored coffee ( I could get the same thing at Starbucks) . So for an iced mint mojito which is normally hot at the bottom and cold at the top it was all cold from the ice on top and looks as if it was just shook up , this is the 2nd time I have got the same product from this location. Pretty disappointed if the quality is going down to chase profits.

First-Time Here! I must say I was totally impressed. Great Customer Service!! The Mint Mojito coffee was WOWWW. The Bacon Maple Sandwich was very good too. I will definitely be back.