Whether you want to sip tea in a secret garden or you’re craving coffee with a side of kitty cuddles, there’s no shortage of inventive cafés in Northern Virginia. Here are some of our favorites.
Secret Garden Cafe, Occoquan: In Old Town Occoquan, this quaint café operates out of a former pharmacist’s office dating back to 1840. Today’s visitors enjoy the café’s secluded garden and an expansive lunch and dinner menu. TheSGCafe.com
Shake & Bops Botanical Cafe, Leesburg: This cozy little café gives off greenhouse vibes thanks to the plentiful plants filling the space—plants that are all available for customers to purchase after sipping creative drinks like ube lavender lattes. Plus, find book clubs, social nights, and seasonal specials. Shake_And_Bops
Matcha Cafe Maiko, Tysons and Centreville: Matcha lovers will feel right at home at this national chain with two locations in NoVa. The menu includes matcha tea, lattes, soft serve, and more. MatchaCafe-Maiko.com
Soricha Tea & Theater, Annandale: Tea isn’t the only thing on the menu at this café centered on promoting Korean culture through regular musical and theatrical performances. Soricha.com
Meows Corner, Sterling: This cat café is pawsitively purring with adoptable cats. Coffee and tea, treats, and cat-themed merch are available to purchase between snuggles. MeowsCorner.com
Shake & Bops Botanical Cafe in Leesburg.
Matcha Cafe Maiko in Tysons.
Featured photo courtesy of Shake & Bops. This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2025 issue.
