Those breakfast sandwiches made with homemade biscuits are to die for! And the brownie tasted amazing for breakfast too 🤩 Also had some friends over during the week, and the coffee beans were gone so fast 😂 usually it takes me a month to go through a bag but my friends couldn’t stop drinking it!

Today was my first time coming here, probably since the beginning of 2020, and I was happy to see that there is more seating than there was before! I usually go just for a cappuccino, and their cappuccino is very good, but their lattes are very good too. I also really like their lavender latte when they have it!

Love the Bird! Open, airy café, with lots of seating. Delicious coffee. I had a cardamom vanilla latte, which was beautifully presented and tastes delicious. Espresso is smooth, not bitter.

Very comfortable atmosphere and wonderful ☕. Easy access for the handicapped. First proper flat white Ive had in a rather long time. Must come back here.

Nice coffee. Be aware of your car being towed in the parking lot!!! It happens a lot.

The last time I had an espresso there, it cost me about $140 of which $135 to pick up my car from the tow company. The owners are aware of the situation and wont do anything about it. I dont trust them and wont go there again!

Rare Bird has always had a nice vibe and it’s definitely gotten better over the last year. They’ve expanded, and now have a ton of additional seating space, both inside and out, plus a nice area for their roasting. Their food options have expanded but I haven’t tried too many of them. Looks like they have primarily small snacky pasties. I tried the chocolate chip cookie once and I don’t remember hating it ... or loving it. But they are primarily a COFFEE shop so that is why I visit. Their coffee is def the star of the show. If you like a good latte, I can def recommend theirs. Looks like they use local milk in glass bottles - which is a good sign to me. I feel like they def have a quality product. Nice staff!

My fave coffee shop in nova! I love both their classics and their seasonal items. Staff are always friendly and can often be seen roasting beans in house. They also have some cute gear you can buy too. Im lucky to be able to live close enough to drop by whenever I want! Looking forward to seeing the new space completed!

This is truly five stars. Im pretty loose and free with my stars, and the downside is that when you come across something thats really extraordinary you need seven or eight stars for it. The coffee here was made with care and it was really delicious. The decor is light and airy and the place is filled with wonderful plants. But the main thing is the coffee is amazing.

The coffee was great. The chocolate croissants are okay. I feel like the butter quality could have been better, but still good

Love this place - coffee and pastries are so good. Lemon espresso soda is my fav. Please bring back the Kale Cheddar Scone!

Cute place, just expanded to add the neighboring storefront. A few meal options and lots of bakery items. I think the coffee has a good flavor but is a bit more bitter than I like. And how does a coffee place not have half and half?

The right temp. Wood siding, painted white. Delicious sandwich. Good soft music. Is it me or do they play the music too loud at Starbucks?

Excellent coffee roastery in Falls Church. The vanilla cardamom latte was the carda-bomb. I ordered online for pickup while I was sitting in my car, and it was ready before I got to the door - excellent service! Extremely polite, diligent, and great adherence to pandemic protocols although I’ll be excited to sit in when fully reopened. When we’re back in the area, we’ll be sure to stop by!

The coffee itself is 4 stars. 3 stars is for the slow service and price. I paid $10 for a coffee and cinnamon roll…

This is a specialty roaster that has beans for sale. you can try different types of coffee as espresso, V60 pourover, drip... atmosphere is relaxing weekdays. Coffee is great tasting and tea is too. Quality and service is great. I was told they will serve single origin as espresso soon. Highly recommend rare bird for espresso lovers, coffee lovers, tea lovers.

Rare Bird is always a perfect experience. Between the incredible coffee, tasty baked goods, and friendly service, you can’t go wrong.

Excellent local roaster! This review is just for the people and their coffee beans. Price for a bag of coffee is high but probably comparable to other local roaster prices. The cost is worth it as the flavor and aromas are so much better than anything store bought. I usually go with the Birdie Blend which is delicious. The people who work here are very kind and provide excellent service. Would definitely recommend!

Ive been going to Rare Bird since they first opened. It is a great place to work and meet. I am so glad they expanded the location to have much more seating.

Great coffee and staff

Rare Bird has been a favorite of mine for years. Their coffee is consistently some of the best around, and their service is amazing. Their baked goods are always top notch so Im really excited to see what they have planned with their expansion! I have so many wonderful memories here, you wont be sorry to check them out.

My brother and I visited when we were town. What makes Rare Bird live up to its name (a rare find), is in what they provide and promote.What stood out to me is their focus and promotion of what they call “second chance plants”. For the longest time in my experience with plants, my environment never exposed me or taught me more than growing from seeds. It wasn’t until about a year ago that I learned of other methods vegetables have for providing us with sustenance. Enter “second chance plants”...using stems from living plants. (Last Spring, I used parsley stems to grow more from my herb).In my 40 years on this great planet Earth, I’ve never come across a locally owned establishment (outside of farming) that has promoted the depth and riches of vegetables that are the plain site.Thank you, Rare Bird, for promoting and encouraging folks like myself to go deeper with their relationship with plants.

A sweet little coffee shop displaying their roaster by the window. Immediately youll notice the place is pretty narrow and all the tables are occupied with people on laptops (a few were there with their sandwiches and coffee), so we took our order to go. No outdoor seating. The decor is a little industrial, slightly rustic but reminiscent of an art studio, in my opinion. The back wall displays their merch. The staff and service was great--friendly, attentive and helpful. I got the Vanilla Latte which was pretty good. They even sell their own beans here, too! Id recommend you check it out if youre in the area.

First of all it was nice trying this place. But the place does not have too many tables. You may not always find good seating if you are planning to do your work in the cafe. They have different coffee options, their special Cardimom latte was pretty good, I think everyone must try it. But their sandwiches are expensive and overpriced. It would make more sense if the sandwiches were a little bit cheaper, because they were not that special.

Youll pay the price for a premium cup of coffee, but it is deliciously premium. This cute spot is a favorite of mine, and is one of the reasons I love venturing to falls church every Saturday morning. They have all the milks including oat, and their beans are top notch. Their basic oat milk latte is my favorite, but their cardamom vanilla latte is a close second. Grab a cup and sit outside, and if their tables are taken walk over a block to the tiny park with lots of seating.

Great coffee place! Super friendly stuff. I love their Honey Lavander latte! And their egg-bacon-cheese sandwiches are amazing!!

Very comfortable and welcoming. The staff are really nice.

Would be nice to offer vegan options in your pastries. There were so many pastries and not one plant-based option.

This place is nice and clean. I ordered decaf iced mocca. It tastes a bit sour. Like the smell.

This place is delicious and super cool/chill. We will certainly br back soon!

First time customer, but will be back, after having a great expresso, late, and breakfast sandwich. Highly recommend for anyone needing a strong flavorful coffee fix and satisfying food.

Found myself across the street, so stopped in. Per very friendly employee most of the roasts (bags) are light to medium. Was able to pick up whole beans roasted just yesterday. Aiways tasty bakery treats. Parking is in the back behind the building

This is a very cute little coffee shop! They have lots of local art on the walls. It definitely seems to be a vital part of the community. I ordered a matcha honey latte and it came out quickly and it was delicious. All the orders I saw made had beautiful art on them, which is quite impressive. They close pretty early at 5PM, but other than that I like this place a lot!

A treasure. Amazing coffee, friendly service, beautiful sitting area and great snacks. Highly recommend.

Pretty good coffee and everything came out pretty quickly. Did not stay inside long, but it seemed like there was a really nice vibe.

Best roaster and coffee shop in NOVA. They just added a lemon espresso soda that is amazing!

Really enjoyed this coffee shop! Coffee was great - I had one of the speciality drinks (I believe honey lavender latte) as well as a sandwich (spicy veggie). Both delicious.Also really love the vibes inside the shop. Lots of open space, light and green! They even sell some of the plants that are in the space I believe.Only thing I had trouble with was finding the shop initially, as I’d never been before. The parking lot is to the back of the plaza and you can see most of the other shop’s and restaurant’s signs, but Rare Bird is really tucked away in the corner a bit. Either way, I found it and happy I did!#rarebirdcoffee #café #coffee #goodvibes

Rare Bird is one of my favorite local spots. It is very close to the Northside Social, but I think it is worth your time to deviate from your path to stop in.The coffee is roasted there, and it is delicious. The staff are great and there are fun little toys if you have a kiddo in tow. The one concern is seating. Its very popular! If you go at normal times, you may have to wait for a table to open up. Alternatively, you can stop in for a coffee and then walk the little city.The picture was an amazing baklava

Great self roasted coffee. Even drinking the brewed coffee black can be quite good.Little cafe, laptop friendly, wifi.Coffee 5. Service 4. Atmosphere 4. Snack food 4. Value 4.

Good espresso and baked goods. The service is pretty quick too.

Consistently good coffee, but they close at 2 so Im not able to go as often as Id like.

My favorite place to get coffee in Falls Church! Im excited to see them expanding and putting in more indoor seating.

Rare Bird has been my goto coffee spot for several years. They helped select the perfect grinder and coffee maker for home use. Since COVID, Ive continued to order weekly and they have convenient home delivery. While I miss the ambiance of the in-store experience, my Rare Bird coffee has offered comfort at home during social distancing. My favorites are 1/2 Birdie Blend and 1/2 Decaf. I use the ratios and grind options they recommend and it tastes almost at good as it does in the store.

Great caffe latte (made with soy milk) and awesome kale cheddar scone. First visit here but won’t be the last! Also noting that you can order online and they will bring your order outside to you if you prefer not to go into the shop 👍🏻

I am really glad I had time to stop here. The ambiance is simple and even at 8:30 on a Saturday, this place is packed! I had a cappuccino; their espresso is good, kinda fruity with just a hint of bitterness, there wasn’t as much foam as I would have liked, but it was good nonetheless.Seating is a little sparse, but there really isn’t much room to add more. They have some tables outside also.I would definitely come back.

Fantastic cappuccinos and nice interior.

This cafe is super cute and my cappuccino was delicious!

Great espresso, great fresh roasted coffee for pour over. Coffee purist or regular joe, Rare Bird has what you need. Pick up one of their bags of coffee, fresh roasted on site its really good if you brew at home.

They know what they are doing and I dont say that lightly. They are one of the few cafes in the area that roast their own beans and on top of that they do it with incredible skill. They give every cup the proper attention. Im almost loathe to speak well of it because I dont want it to get crowded.

The place is nice... I ordered a cortado and I can’t say it was great... maybe the barista was having a bad day.

Just greatUpdateThe best as always!

This was a special dinner at this lovely restaurant.

Simply the best. Better than all the rest.

Always enjoy my visits to this clean and happily buzzing, but not chaotic, spot. Nicely appointed space with a few outdoor seat for a pretty day. Favorite features: 1) the coffee, -- killer pour overs, and customized seasonal coffee creations with housemade syrups and infusions 2) kolache -- steamy savory stuffed buns...perfect weekend breakie 3) the space-- art installations, roasting at the front, soothing colors, well-lit on-point ambiance. 4) Roomy and clean loos (so important!)

Really enjoyed it. I love the aroma of fresh coffee when I walked through the door. Great cup of cappuccino too.

Really delicious coffee and a cool assortment of pastries. Its really nice to just sit and read in for a while and everyone that works there is informative. Beautiful local art is featured everywhere, which I love

Friendly Staffs..good coffee!

Its very good place! The people to work there are nice!

Delicious coffee, tea, and baked goods.

Always quality workmanship at Rare Bird.

Excellent waitstaff.

Cute little coffee shop. Employees are nice and prices are decent. A good amount of seating, but could use more. I liked the music that was playing. The latte I ordered was good and I loved the pretty design in the foam. Also liked that there are easily accessible outlets at every table.

One of our favorite places to visit when visiting the area. Coffee is always perfectly brewed and the baked goods taste like heaven.

Yummy non traditional flavors and beautiful space

Great coffee! Their homemade pumpkin syrup is more pumpkin than sweet, delicious!

Love the expanded space

A very cozy place. Everything you would expect from a coffee roaster. As soon as you walk in the aroma hits you and if you love coffee, you will enjoy being there and taking in the wonderful smells while you peruse their menu, figuring out what to treat yourself to. Dont frequent the area much, but when I am, I will stop by again.

I want to love this place! I go often after the farmers market, and the staff is just not pleasant. No personality. Do they not dig the post-market push?I like a dark roast so usually go for a short Americana, but they almost always water it down. Makes no sense to me.Still, I support a small business, and they must make others very happy! Its never been empty when Im there, always at least a few folks at tables. I do hope you try and like it! Cant please all of us, yeah?

These guys are killing it. Their roasts are solid and the space is great! They have a warm and friendly staff who know coffee and have great customer service!

Nice coffee shop owned by a local family. Coffees from Columbia, Honduras, Burundi, and Brazil roasted and ground fresh on site. Also a dozen teas, sparkling water, milk, and seasonal drinks, all reasonably priced. Some very tempting pastries. Lots of parking out back. Very friendly, helpful staff. May be a little hard to spot driving by on the street. Its across the street from Harris Teeter on Broad St and CVS on the side.

What a cute hole in the wall coffee shop which has such a nice local feel to it! I have met many people here and every time the staff has been very considerate and kind. It is interesting to watch the workers in the front as they grind coffee or work on bagging items. This place has a rustic hip feel to it which makes it comfortable to the customers. Would come here again.

I only get the iced coffee here, and its consistently fantastic. The staff are all very friendly, and the vibe is always very pleasant. My only complaint is that seating can be hard to come by when it is busy. Other than that, its near perfect.

I’ve not found better coffee in Northern Virginia than the many varieties sold by Rare Bird. I would highly recommend stopping by to enjoy the excellent atmosphere and friendly service. Grab a pour over and enjoy the challenge of choosing among a variety of delicious pastries! Don’t forget to grab a bag of beans on the way out. You’ll be happy you did!

Finding parking: good luck. Its terrible.The ambiance inside is great. The staff seems too rushed for such a chill time when I came in. The milk is perfect on my cortado (oat milk) the breakfast bed is amazing! I think the painted windows in the front throw the design symmetry off a bit.

Friendly staff and excellent coffee. Definetly a neighborhood staple.

Hands down my favorite coffee in NOVA. The coffee is so flavorful, not like the bland watered down stuff you get elsewhere. They roast beans onsite and you can taste the freshness. Really cute shop too. Only downside is size: it can get pretty jammed in there, especially on weekends.

Probably one of the best coffee place in Nova! After coming back from Italy, drinking Starbucks was kinda...no comment. I was hunting for a coffee shop near me and this place had good reviews. It was AMAZING and every time I go, they make that PERFECT cup of coffee!! Highly recommend.

Can’t say enough great things about this coffee shop/roaster. Fantastic coffee! This is my go-to shop for amazing coffee brewed there, as well as beans to take home. I’ve never had a bad cup of coffee here. And the staff is great! Wonderful place to do a little work, have a cup of coffee with a friend, or chill and read a book. It’s small, but feel free to share a table with a stranger - maybe make a new friend.

Really enjoyed it... Thought they could focus on the experience a tiny bit more. Im not usually a fan of places with signage commanding people where to put things and not put things. Dishes were really scratched up. Coffee was excellent, they pull a good shot, cleaner than most anywhere. Just a touch more comfort and style and I would have stayed and spent more. If they would have checked on me while I was there 90 minutes and made a suggestive sale I would have bought another drink, they knew I was from out of town, they could have shared some of their story and beans and I likely would have walked out with $100+ in beans for my $6K home machine.

Very cute coffee shop! Apple pie latte was delicious. Food was standard but also very good. Was not the biggest fan of the ice coffee.

Love this place. It’s a bit hidden, but once a friend invited me, it’s now my regular coffee place. Has local papers, very bright and airy, great way to relax and enjoy some snacks.

The coffee shop is really chill and has a great selection of both coffee and pastries. Ive never been dissatisfied with their roasts.

Awesome...but a regular cup of coffee should be a bit cheaper. Good coffee, good people, good company, good location, fair prices. I may change it to 5 stars the next time I go.

This is a great shop with unique coffee blends and heartfelt service. Keep supporting them so they can get a bigger space!!

Im giving 4 stars but I didnt actually go there. I could find parking in back, and none in front. I wanted to go but couldnt, so that was a let down of 1 star. :(

Great cup of Joe

Staff was very friendly, everything was very clean

Their coffee makes me feel like I will never die... But seriously I buy their beans to make coffee at home and at work and am continually impressed. The shop also has delicious treats and specialty drinks, not to mention cool vibez.

Enjoyed a pour over coffee using the Rare Birdie blend. Nice flavor. Food was very good. I liked sipping my coffee while staring at roaster. Highly recommd.

Top notch coffee and baked goods, if a tad over-priced. Good ambience, but suffers from a small number of tables that are not efficient for the space (several four person tables frequently long-occupied by solo laptop users). Should consider switching to more two-person tables, which could be combined when there are larger groups.

Excellent coffee, fantastic food, amazing tea. I usually get the lavender lemon mint tea or the anxi oolong with the sausage and egg kolache or avocado tomato toast. My boyfriend gets a red eye or just a cup of black coffee and we both love their quiche. Very friendly staff, super chill atmosphere, great spot for a date. Id give 10 stars if I could.

Just not what I was looking for, seems like a cute place.No cold brew, no half and half, no heavy cream. Tried the iced coffee pour over, since my taste buds wanted cold brew they were disappointed. Paid for a double shot since to try and get the rich flavor I was after. No dice.Service was fine.

Very nice local coffee shop with wonderful freshly baked items. The vanilla cardamom bread was particularly good. They also have coffee drinks you want find at Starbucks including one with ice cream.

Cute place. Happening spot on a weekend morning. Its a bit $$$... I mean if Im paying $6 for a coffe it better have some Jamesons in it. No Jamesons there 🙁

Decent coffee.I brought an insulated mug and asked for a large black coffee. The cashier charged $3.25, same price as ordering coffee in a disposable cup, there was no choice in coffee, and the cup was not completely filled. I would enjoy their coffee again, but it felt a bit pricey for a simple black coffee.

Very rare!I pass this road nearly everyday but never fully noticed the existence of rare bird cafe. Until my barista told me they get their beans from rare bird.I bought ●gute sodu● beans and made first latte at home.It was fab! My coffee bar smelt of the freshly roasted coffee and I could taste coffee even after an hourPlus, sustainably sourced materials .#hooked

Good People. Good Vibes. Good Atmosphere. Very fine Product. A needed alternative to Starbucks and rush you out the door corporate coffee. Coffee is meant to build community and foster conversation. Thanks to all of the people that work at Rare Bird.

Yeah this place ain’t it.

Independent coffee shop in Falls Church. Great service, good coffee and teas served to order. The shop is a bit eclectic inside and does offer outdoor seating on a first come basis.

Best coffee & espresso in Falls Church. Ive been pulling my own espresso for decades, and have sampled espresso all over the US. This is definitely some of the best! If youre looking for a good cup of coffee, this is the only place you can go in the Little City. Baked goods and Kolach are good too.