RĀKO Coffee Roasters

I should say that I found my new favorite place. I’m in love with the interior design and the patio. The staff was so nice. I ordered Baklava latte and croissants. The coffee I though it would be sweet but it turned out good. Even the croissants was yummy. I’m definitely will come again to try the other options.

Great coffee shop! Second time visit, I will definitely return. Their cortado has a very nice bitter and milk balance that is a great morning wake up shot. I also tried the volcanic sea salt vanilla latte, I like the Black Sea salt in the coffee the nice salty taste and coffee stays in mouth. They also have nice lighting and interior design which is very crafty and well decorated

Updated: Absolutely amazing coffee. The Volcanic Black Salt Vanilla Latte is a delicious drink. If you're a sweet & salty type of person, don't miss out on it! Avocado toast used to be out if this world but I was there last week and it took a serious dip in quality. The bread is totally different now, you don't get the heirloom tomatoes along side it anymore and it was over-seasoned. Not bad, but only fair compared to what used to be great. Their overall lack of food items on the menu is disappointing. Small indoor seating area but very comfortable. Has power outlets available near most seats. Outdoor seating available for nicer weather days.

Don't order from them. They've been completely unresponsive and I'm pretty sure they went out of business. OLD: I've been ordering their coffee for a while now. The food and drinks at the cafe are phenomenal! My wife said they have the best latte she's ever had. They also make a really good old fashioned. Better than most bars.

Delicious lattes, food, and pastries & wonderful, warm, consistent service! I've never been been disappointed. Try the matcha, lavender latte, grilled cheese (aaaamazing) and/or monkey bread. The monkey bread tastes like a perfectly sweetened baklava 👌(imagine baklava without the pistachios/nuts, and not sickeningly sweet with atar), which paired nicely today with an unsweetened jasmine/passionfruit light-iced tea. Perfection...on a gorgeous sunny patio. Plenty of sweeting inside to catch up on work too. I feel bad because on a couple of occasions I accidentally came in right at closing bc I still have my NYC habits/nocturnal leanings...but they were still so sweet and just told me me what they have left to sell. TBH, Don't know when they arrived in Arlington ....but I'm so very glad theyre here!

This place is awesome!! I recently stopped in two days and got the baklava latte. AND LET ME TELL YOU this was THE best latte I have ever had! I love how all the baristas specialize in latte art. Seems like they really care for all the customers who stop in to provide the best service and best drinks. If you are in the area I definitely recommend to stop in!

Coffee enthusiasts rejoiced when Rako opened a cafe in the Courthouse area. For awhile, this woman-owned roastery out of Lorton, Virginia sold bags of beans online. Now we can enjoy a cuppa at their cafe. Here's why you should go: 1) Coffee: It's complex yet smooth- quality coffee. They source mainly single origin beans from Ethiopia and Guatemala and offer a full coffee menu. Their black coffee is rich and latte creamy and balanced. My baklava latte was unique and very tasty (not overly sweet at all- balanced). 2) Sustainability: Not only do they try to roast single origin beans, but they want to brew the coffee in environmentally responsible ways. That means they pay more for the right equipment, but it's more than coffee for them. 3) Space: It's in the bottom floor of a high rise building, but the cafe is well designed and inviting. There's a bar inside and a beautiful outdoor patio to sip coffee or wine. If you love coffee, the earth and beautiful spaces, go to Rako!

The place is nice and attentive to details, I liked the way it was presented. The taste of their coffee is very special. I liked the balance between coffee and milk, as many baristas are ignorant of that. The empanada is also very tasty