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Blue Bottle Coffee has arrived at Tysons Corner Center.

The Oakland, California-based chain will open its first cafe in Virginia at the D.C. region’s largest mall at 9:30 a.m. today (Thursday), offering complimentary giveaways to the first 150 customers who stop by.


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Fans of Weird Brothers Coffee can now enjoy its signature drinks, snacks and merchandise in the Town of Vienna.

The Herndon-based coffee roaster opened the doors of its first franchise location at 106 Lawyers Road in the Windover Square shopping strip on Monday (Aug. 10), inviting a new community to share its “weird and wonderful vibes.”


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Saudi-style coffee shop Shotted is continuing its expansion across the D.C. area with the opening of its first drive-thru location in West Falls Church.

The coffee shop had a soft opening last week at the Shops at West Falls Church (7393 Route 29). It was formerly home to Compass Coffee, which closed the location after filing for bankruptcy in January.


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A new espresso and matcha bar, inspired by Japanese coffeehouse culture, has opened in the Town Of Vienna.

Kin Espresso Bar had its soft launch at 145 Church Street NW yesterday (Monday). Located at the rear of the commercial building, the new coffeehouse is serving specialty coffee, ceremonial matcha and desserts in an environment that focuses on hospitality.


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The popular Saudi-style coffee shop Shotted is continuing to expand its reach across the D.C. area, setting its sights next on a location in West Falls Church.

Founder and CEO Bandar Alhenaki says the growing chain is on track to open its first drive-thru coffeehouse this summer in the Shops at West Falls Church, where it will take over the vacated Compass Coffee building at 7393 Route 29.


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Fresh off its designation as the region’s best coffeehouse by Northern Virginia Magazine readers, Weird Brothers Coffee is brewing an expansion to Vienna.

The Herndon-based coffee roaster is working to open its first franchise shop in Windover Square at 106 Lawyers Road. Construction is now underway in the storefront previously occupied by 29th Parallel Coffee, which can still be found in Fairfax Station.


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A 14-course high tea inspired by the south of France has arrived at Flore Café in Tysons’ Capital One Center.

The cafe inside the Sisters Thai restaurant (7735 Capital One Tower Road) officially launched its seasonal transformation on Saturday (June 6), combining French cuisine and floral touches to offer “Summer in Provence,” a summertime high tea billed as a “sensory escape.”


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A new fast-casual cafe has opened its doors in Merrifield’s Mosaic District, with a menu focused on “health-conscious living.”

Pura Vida Miami is now open, serving up all-day breakfast, acai bowls, salads and more from its new space at 8296 Glass Alley, next to the Archer Hotel where Parc de Ville once stood.


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As it approaches five years at Tysons Corner Center, Cha Street Food is shaking up its drink offerings with a new cafe concept.

The Pakistani restaurant will officially launch Cha Cafe tonight (Thursday) with a DJ and free drinks for the first 50 customers to stop by, starting at 7 p.m.


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A new play area for kids that will also offer their parents sustenance is taking shape at Tysons Corner Center.

Tiny’s Corner Play Cafe is in the process of obtaining permits to build out an approximately 3,000-square-foot store on the mall’s second floor. The business will be located in Unit D9U in the former Lord & Taylor wing, next door to United Barber and the future Dick’s House of Sport.


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