The Alexandria Mom’s Fall Edit | Your Master ALX Fall Sips Guide • Coffee, Tea & Cider
Updated: 5 days ago
Looking for fall coffee, tea, or apple cider in Alexandria, VA? From pumpkin spice lattes in Del Ray to cozy chai in Old Town and warm apple cider for a crisp fall afternoon, there are plenty of ways to get your seasonal sip fix around ALX.
Whether you’re grabbing coffee after school drop-off, meeting a mom friend for a catch-up, planning a coffee-and-play date, or taking the kids out for a little afternoon treat, this guide rounds up local spots serving fall-inspired drinks worth adding to your list.
Think pumpkin and maple lattes, apple cider, spiced chai, seasonal matcha, and more. I’ve organized the ALX fall sips guide by local favorites and seasonal flavors to make it easier to find your next stop across Alexandria and the surrounding Fairfax County area.
A quick heads-up: Seasonal menus and availability can change throughout the fall, so check each business’s menu before heading out. Happy sipping!
The Master ALX Fall Sips Guide | Coffee, Tea & Cider Guide
Looking for all things fall & seasonal coffee, tea & cider in Alexandria? Start here.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii | Eisenhower
2466 Mandeville Ln, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Maple Wave Latte
Banana Bread Chai
Badass Pumpkin Latte
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii brings Hawaiian-inspired flavors to Alexandria, with specialty lattes, 100% Kona coffee, smoothies, teas, and fun seasonal drinks. Pair your pick-me-up with a breakfast sandwich on King’s Hawaiian® sweet bread, a grilled cheese, or a bakery treat.
Bloom Tea | Old Town
425 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
Caramel Pumpkin Spice Oolong Milk Tea
White Chocolate Mocha
White Chocolate Mocha Latte
Bloom Tea is a spot to consider for a refreshing tea break, whether you're craving a fruity drink or something sweet. Its Washington Street location makes it an easy stop to add to a stroll through Old Town. For moms, it’s a fun alternative to the usual coffee run.
BoBaPoP Tea Bar | Kingstowne
7013A Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22310
Fall menu highlights:
Smashing Pumpkin Chai
Matcha Mango Latte
Coconut Mango Latte
BoBaPoP Tea Bar is a cheerful neighborhood spot serving customizable bubble tea, fruit teas, smoothies, and sweet treats. From colorful fruit slushies and Korean banana milk to their signature croffles (a croissant-waffle hybrid), there’s plenty to explore beyond traditional boba. You can customize drink sweetness and ice levels, too, making it easy to find a new favorite.
Bread & Water Company | Belle View
1512 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307
Fall menu highlights:
Apple Spice Pie Latte, Cold Brew
Pumpkin Pie Latte & Cold Brew
Maple Brown Sugar Latte & Cold Brew
Sweet Potato Pie Latte & Cold Brew
Bread & Water Company serves freshly baked breads, flaky croissants, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, soups, and sandwiches made with quality ingredients. The pastry case is perfect for a little treat, and the breakfast menu has kid-friendly options like French toast and waffles. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, plus convenient shopping-center parking that makes a quick stop with little ones a bit easier.
Buzz Bakeshop | Northeast Alexandria
901 Slaters Ln, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Hot Spiced Apple Cider
Buzz Bakeshop is a neighborhood destination for scratch-made pastries, cupcakes, cookies, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee. It’s an easy stop for a post-playground treat, a casual breakfast, or a coffee date with another mom. Let the kids pick a sweet treat while you browse the bakery case for something to enjoy with your latte.
Call Your Mother Deli | Old Town
1300 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Churro Latte
Banana Bread Matcha
Mulled Cider
Apple Cider
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Call Your Mother Deli is a colorful, retro-inspired neighborhood spot serving oversized bagel sandwiches, breakfast favorites, freshly roasted coffee, and sweet treats.
Cherry On Top | Old Town
1021 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Sweet Cream Latte
Cherry On Top
Maple Nutmeg Cloud
Tucked just off King Street, Cherry On Top is a neighborhood café and wine bar serving specialty coffee, matcha, pastries, and sweet treats by day, with wine and small bites for an evening out. The charming garden patio is a lovely spot for a coffee date with another mom or a relaxed stop with the kids in tow. Think cozy indoor seating, outdoor space for a little fresh air, and a welcoming community feel that makes it easy to linger a little longer.
CUPPi COFFEE | Landmark
7707 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306
Fall menu highlights:
Salted Caramel Latte
Butterbeer Latte
Pumpkin Swirl Coffee
CUPPi COFFEE serves specialty lattes, matcha, chai, smoothies, and a tempting lineup of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and brunch favorites. Little ones can enjoy kid-friendly options like Nutella toast, grilled cheese, or a sweet treat, while mom gets her coffee fix. A great option for a casual breakfast, a quick coffee stop, or a low-key mom-and-kid outing.
Coffee In | Kingstowne / Landsdowne
6434 Landsdowne Centre Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315
Fall menu highlights:
Cafe Latte (Flavors: Caramel Maple Apple Butter, Pumpkin Spice, Creme Caramel Pretzel, Dulce de Cinnamon, French Vanilla, Honey Lavender, Roasted Hazelnut)
Mocha (Flavors: San Sebastian Pumpkin Pie, Wonka's Chai, Spicy Kashmiri)
Shaken (Flavors: Maple Vanilla, Honey Cinnamon, Salted Butter Golden Oat)
Cold Brews (Flavors: Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam, Oatmilk Caramel, Almond Vanilla, Chai)
Chai Latte - Chai Tea, Sweet Orchard Chai Tea
Matcha (Flavors: Cardamom, Pumpkin Patch, Kyoto Fog, Hojicha)
Spiced Cider Lemonade
Apple Cider (hot or cold)
Coffee In is a cozy, locally owned café in the Landsdowne Centre area serving specialty coffee, matcha, Turkish coffee, waffles, pastries, and sandwiches. It’s especially worth bookmarking for moms with little ones, thanks to its kids’ play corner, toy kitchen, and children’s books—so your coffee run can double as a mini playdate.
Cortado Café | West Alexandria
4543 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Fall menu highlights:
Caramel Apple Butter Latte
Pumpkin Latte
Tumeric Chai Latte
Pumpkin Chai Latte
Cortado Café & Crepery serves specialty coffee, sweet and savory crepes, and café bites. It’s a fun option when you want something a little different from the usual coffee-and-pastry stop, with crepes that can work for both a sweet treat and a more filling meal.
Dream Chasers Coffee Lab | Landmark
5380 Eisenhower Ave Ste C, Alexandria, VA 22304
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Pie Latte
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Butterscotch Latte
Orange Citrus Sparkling Americano
Dream Chasers Coffee Lab is a family-owned specialty coffee spot inside The Garden in Alexandria’s West End, serving freshly roasted coffee, espresso drinks, cold brew, and seasonal creations like pumpkin pie lattes. Beyond the coffee, it hosts community gatherings, creative workshops, and family-friendly events.
Duck Donuts | Fairlington
3610 F King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
Fall menu highlights:
Hot / Iced Apple Cider
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Chai Latte
Donut runs are even sweeter at Duck Donuts, where warm, made-to-order cake donuts are customized with your choice of icing, toppings, and drizzles. It’s an easy stop for a weekend treat, a post-playground reward, or a fun outing where kids can pick their own donut creations. Moms can grab a coffee, while the menu also includes breakfast sandwiches, donut holes with dipping buttercream, and seasonal treats. Online ordering makes treat pickups easier with little ones in tow. Allergy note: Duck Donuts warns that common allergens are present and cross-contact cannot be ruled out.
ESP Tea & Coffee | Old Town
1012 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Salted Caramel Latte
Apple Cinnamon Latte
Cinnamon Latte
Dirty Chai Latte
Chai Latte
Spiced Cider.
ESP Tea & Coffee is an artsy neighborhood café serving specialty espresso, matcha, premium teas, and seasonal drinks, alongside sweet pies, quiche, and savory pastries. It’s a fun spot to bring the kids for a treat while you enjoy a latte or chai, with colorful artwork to look at and three outdoor seating areas for sipping and snacking when the weather cooperates. P.S. there's a large parking lot behind the café, accessible from Patrick or Henry Street.
For Five Coffee | Old Town
1800C Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Gingerbread Chai
Wild Berry Matcha
For Five Coffee serves specialty espresso drinks, matcha, pastries, cookies, and a full breakfast and lunch menu. It’s a convenient option for moms looking to grab a latte and a bite. Near King Street–Old Town Metro, making it a convenient stop while out and about.
Fresh Baguette | Old Town
1101 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Caramel Apple Latte
Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Latte
Caramel Apple Cold Brew Latte
Crisp Apple Lemonade
Crisp Apple Refresher
Fresh Baguette is a great stop to add to your Old Town Alexandria coffee-and-stroll plans, especially when you want a little something for yourself and the kids. Think French-inspired pastries, freshly baked baguettes, croissants, and coffee.
Good Spirit Cafe | Eisenhower
2361 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Pie Latte
Pumpkin Pie Chai Latte
Sweet Potato Pie Latte
Sweet Potato Chai Latte
Good Spirit Café is a wellness-focused neighborhood café in Alexandria’s Eisenhower area, serving specialty lattes, herbal teas, fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and light bites. It’s a welcoming spot for a mom-and-me outing, with books, board games, and a relaxed lounge-style atmosphere that make it easy to slow down and spend a little time together. Keep an eye on its community event calendar, too—family-friendly activities like kids’ STEM nights offer another reason to stop by!
Hypergoat Coffee | Old Town
215 N Payne St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pandan + Warm Spice
Orange Blossom + Chocolate
Pumpkin Spice
Hypergoat is a locally owned café and roastery serving expertly crafted espresso, matcha, chai, and fresh pastries, plus Brazilian treats like cheese bread and brigadeiros. It’s a welcoming neighborhood spot for a coffee-and-pastry stop while exploring Old Town, with a dog-friendly outdoor area for a little fresh air. Street parking and a small on-site lot are available, which can make a quick visit with little ones easier.
Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery | Del Ray
1508 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Banana Bread Latte
S’mores Latte
Churro Latte
Spiced Apple Cider.
Stop in for a specialty latte and a fresh-baked croissant, or settle in for weekend brunch with everything from French toast to savory breakfast favorites. The kids’ menu includes mini waffles, silver dollar pancakes, French toast sticks, grilled cheese, and buttered noodles—plus a choice of fruit, bacon, or sausage and a 12-oz. orange juice. There’s also an outdoor patio for dining when the weather cooperates.
Java Loco Coffee & Bubble Tea | West End
289 S. Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Fall menu highlights:
Cinnamon Bun Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Iced Salted Caramel Cloud Matcha
Pumpkin Spice Frappe.
Java Loco in Van Dorn Plaza serves specialty lattes, Vietnamese coffee, bubble tea, fruit teas, smoothies, and light bites, including breakfast sandwiches, croissants, and pastries. It’s a fun pick for moms who want something beyond the usual coffee run, with colorful drinks for older kids and teens and easy breakfast or lunch options for the family.
la Madeleine | Kingstowne & Old Town
5876 Kingstowne Towne Ctr 100, Alexandria, VA 22315
500 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pistachio Latte
Brown Bitter Toffee Latte
French Madeleine Latte
la Madeleine serves up French-inspired comfort food, fresh-baked croissants and pastries, quiche, crêpes, soups, and specialty coffee—making it an easy stop for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon treat. Both locations offer online ordering, making it easier to plan a quick family meal or grab breakfast on the go.
LaPluma Coffee & Wine | Old Town
1000 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Cold Foam Pumpkin Horchata
Cold Matcha Horchata
Cinnamon Roll Late
LaPluma Coffee & Wine brings Guatemalan and Salvadoran flavors to Old Town, with specialty coffee, breakfast favorites, pupusas, and pastries in a cozy, two-level café. It’s a great option for moms who want something a little different, and there’s a dedicated kids’ menu featuring mini pancakes, egg-and-cheese wraps, cheesy pupusas, and quesadillas.
Maman | Old Town
701 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Maman's Signature Pumpkin Pie Latte
Vanilla Honeybutter Latte with a Sweet Corn Cloud Foam
Maple French Toast Latte
Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte
Signature Fleur De Caramel Latte
Iced Matcha Pumpkin Pie Latte
Glazed Apple Fritter Iced Matcha Latte w/ an Apple Cider Cinnamon Cloud
Iced Turmeric & Honey Gingerade
Iced Matcha Turmeric & Honey Gingerade
Maman is a French-inspired bakery and café with floral interiors, specialty lattes, flaky croissants, pastries, and breakfast and lunch favorites. It’s a lovely spot for a coffee date with a mom friend, a casual brunch, or a sweet treat stop while exploring Old Town with the kids. There's indoor seating across two levels, with a bright, photo-worthy atmosphere.
Misha’s Coffeehouse & Roaster | Old Town
King Street Location
917 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Prince Street Location
6 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte (year-round fav)
Urmana's "The Sunrise" (lemonade & tumeric elixir)
Amandine's "Coca di Tiramisu" (house mocha mix & tiramisu syrup)
Michael's 5am Alarm (nitro cold brew, sweetened condensed milk & a hint of espresso)
Misha’s Coffeehouse & Roaster has been serving up freshly roasted, small-batch coffee since 1991. The King Street location has an open, spacious feel, indoor seating, and outdoor tables when the weather cooperates.
The Prince Street location is just steps from the waterfront, making it an easy addition to a morning walk with the kids or a coffee date with another mom. Grab a latte and a pastry, then head upstairs to the rooftop deck for some fresh air and views. This location is smaller than Misha’s King Street café, so it’s best for a quick coffee stop or a relaxed rooftop break rather than a guaranteed spacious spot for strollers.
Nalls Produce & Garden Center | Kingstowne
7310 Beulah St, Kingstowne, VA 22315
Fall menu highlights:
Apple Cider
A fall favorite for Alexandria-area families, Nalls Produce & Garden Center is more than a place to pick up fresh produce and seasonal flowers—it’s a destination for making memories with the kids. Stop by for pumpkins, mums, apple cider, and seasonal treats, or plan a visit around the farm’s popular fall activities and photo opportunities. It’s an easy way to turn a quick errand into a fun seasonal outing with little ones.
Paris Baguette | West Alexandria
4616 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
Fall menu highlights:
Dirt & Worms Frappe
Ghost Pepper Iced Hot Chocolate
Iced Pumpkin Streusel Latte
Pumpkin Streusel Latte
Iced Pumpkin Chai Oatmilk Latte
Pumpkin Chai Oatmilk Latte
Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Iced Caramel Apple Macchiato
Caramel Apple Macchiato
Iced Caramel Apple Matcha Latte
Caramel Apple Matcha Latte
Paris Baguette is a French-inspired bakery café with fresh pastries, cakes, breads, sandwiches, and coffee—perfect for a casual breakfast, an after-school treat, or a quick mom-and-kid outing. Let little ones pick a croissant, pastry, or sweet treat while you grab a latte and something savory. It’s also a handy spot to keep in mind when you need a last-minute birthday cake!
PJ's Coffee | South Alex
6220 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Pie Latte
Cold Brew Mocha with Banana Sweet Cold Foam
Iced Matcha Latte with Banana Sweet Cold Foam
Bring a little New Orleans flavor to your next coffee run! PJ’s Coffee serves specialty hot, iced, and frozen drinks alongside its signature beignets, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and kid-friendly treats like hot chocolate and shakes.
The Spice & Tea Exchange | Old Town
320 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Chai Latte Black Tea
Apple Rancher Green Tea
Banana Foster Black Tea
Pumpkin Cake Herbal Tea
Hot Buttered Rum Herbal Tea
The Spice & Tea Exchange is a specialty shop filled with aromatic teas, unique spice blends, sugars, salts, and seasonings that make cooking at home a little more exciting. It’s a fun place for curious little noses to explore new scents while moms browse for a new favorite tea or pick up a thoughtful gift.
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Golden Spice Latte
Toasted Marshmallow Latte
Autumn Spice Late
Hot Apple Cider
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
A Del Ray neighborhood staple since 1996, St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub is a go-to for a relaxed coffee date, casual breakfast, or lunch with the kids. Sip Counter Culture coffee while choosing from fresh pastries, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, and easy lunch options. The mom-friendly bonus? Outdoor seating and electric patio heaters make it a spot to enjoy in more than one season.
1536 Kenwood Ave, Alexandria, VA 22302
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Golden Spice Latte
Toasted Marshmallow Latte
Autumn Spice Late
Pumpkin Matcha Latte
Hot Spiced Apple Cider
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
St. Elmo’s is a neighborhood destination for a laid-back coffee date, casual breakfast, or a catch-up with another mom. Expect espresso drinks, tea, pastries, and café bites in a relaxed, community-focused setting.
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub | Old Town North
529 Montgomery Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Golden Spice Latte
Toasted Marshmallow Latte
Autumn Spice Late
Hot Apple Cider
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
Your neighborhood spot for coffee, breakfast, and an easy lunch with the kids. St. Elmo’s serves Counter Culture coffee alongside fresh-baked pastries, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, soups, and sandwiches. Plus there's comfy seating and a community feel. There’s also outdoor seating for a change of scenery, and beer and wine for a more grown-up catch-up.
Swing's Coffee | Del Ray
501 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Fall menu highlights:
Fall Spice Latte
Salted Caramel Nitro Cold Brew
Maple Latte
Maple Vanilla Chai Latte
Swing’s Coffee is a Del Ray staple with more than a century of coffee-roasting history. Tucked inside its Alexandria roastery, this light-filled, industrial-style coffee bar serves espresso drinks, single-origin pour-overs, and signature cold brew and nitro coffee on tap. There's a spacious feel, large windows, and casual seating.
Tatte Bakery & Café | Old Town
535 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Tahini Pumpkin Oatmilk Latte
Black Sesame Latte
Pistachio Rose Latte
Honey Halva Latte
Chai Latte
Apple Berry Tea
Blood Orange Hibiscus Tea
Tatte is a lovely stop for beautifully crafted pastries, specialty lattes, and an all-day menu with breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorites. Whether you're meeting another mom on King Street or grabbing a treat with the kids before a waterfront stroll, there's plenty to enjoy beyond the pastry case. Seating is first-come, first-served, so expect a wait during popular brunch hours.
The Warp Zone | Old Town North
1050 N Fayette St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Biscoffe (Cookie Butter & Biscoff Cream Latte)
Pumpkin Potion (Iced Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte)
Bonus Stack (Iced Blueberry Pancake Latte)
Apple Cider
Maple Story (Salted Maple Latte)
Cinna-Coin (Cinnabun Latte)
Banana Banana Barrel Latte (Banana Bread Latte)
Banana Barrel Matcha
Located inside Continues Arcade, The Warp Zone is a neighborhood coffee window serving Swings coffee, specialty espresso drinks, and fresh sweet and savory pastries from local businesses. The Warp Zone is a walk-up coffee window, so it’s ideal for grabbing coffee to go.
Toastique | Old Town
1605 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Caramel Apple Chai
Spiced Asian Pear Over Ice
Toastique serves gourmet toasts, açaí bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and espresso drinks—perfect for breakfast, a casual lunch, or a coffee date with another mom. Bringing the kids? The café offers a kid-friendly menu with options like PB&J toast, grilled cheese, fruit-filled bowls, and smoothies. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.
Twosome Place | Old Town
404 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Korean Apple Cinnamon Tea
Coffee, cake, and a little taste of Seoul in Old Town! Twosome Place brings South Korea’s popular café culture to King Street, pairing specialty coffee and creative Korean-inspired drinks with gorgeous cakes, pastries, and all-day bites. Stop in for a strawberry matcha latte, a slice of its signature Strawberry Chocolate Cream Cake, or a seasonal Korean apple cinnamon tea. With 78 seats, including outdoor seating, it’s a fun option for all.
Uptowner Cafe | Old Town
1609 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fall menu highlights:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Chai Latte
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
Apple Cider
Uptowner Cafe is a casual neighborhood café serving coffee, espresso drinks, bagels, made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and lunch sandwiches. It’s a convenient spot for a quick caffeine fix or a low-key coffee date with your little sidekick. Moms will love the kid-friendly drink options, including hot chocolate, smoothies, and fruit shakes, plus easy breakfast picks like egg-and-cheese sandwiches and bagels.
