Mea Culpa Cafe

Samjay

4 years ago

Absolutely LOVE their coffee!! They have amazing service very talented baristas. For all my fellow waffle fanatics, look no further! Their waffles are the perfect balance between fluffy and crunchy and the waffle sandwiches are so delicious and made with fresh, tasty ingredients. This was a great morning pick on my visit to Virginia!

Ashley Chante'

2 years ago

Thorough. Omg. The food is unbelievable, I was so pleased with the entire experience, highly recommend. My husband is very critical, yet he was impressed with the quality of the coffee and food. It's clean, the people who work there have such wholesome respectful vibes. They got it right for sure, and it's a hidden gem.

Emma Wasyluk

year ago

My husband and I go here at least once a season to read and enjoy yummy lattes and breakfasts. The people who run the shop are super kind, and they do a great job with their menu. I almost always get the goat cheese liege waffle with egg— it rocks my world every time! 🍳 We also got corn meal pancakes and a pistachio latte (all 3 pictured). There are a handful of seats available outside on their porch as well. There is a food pantry by the front door, as well as a small second-hand bookstore on the stair case.

Shiny Vixen

year ago

Such a really great place to just relax or chat with friends. There is also seating outside so you can enjoythe weather. The food taste amazing, the presentation is wonderful and the portions are more than enough.

Allison Nguyen

year ago

Favorite coffee shop that I visited in Norfolk! They use local beans and the coffee was made with care. They use house made syrups and their vanilla oat milk latte was so good I came back and got it a second time. Drip coffee comes with a free refill. They have a limited food menu with unique items that were all very good. We tried the banh mi and liege waffle and both were hot, fresh, and delicious! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the place itself is cute and quaint. Employees are friendly and service was great. Would definitely recommend if you’re in Norfolk!

deependablereviews

3 years ago

This cafe is INCREDIBLE! The lime and pepitas latte was the best I’ve ever had. It was not overly sweet and had a great depth of flavor. The lemon curd waffle was also wonderful and not overly sweet. The place extrudes a very warm and inviting vibe. The patio and courtyard are great places to have a conversation. It’s a little louder inside. My friend was blown away by the oatmeal. The best savory oatmeal she’s ever had. She could describe it as, “That oatmeal… gosh”. The food and drinks can take a while to come out but the wait is definitely worth it. This place is a must try.

Lynn Gilbert

3 years ago

This little cafe has created a sense of the slower pace of a small town. You feel yourself exhale deeply, settling into your seat on the porch, exulting in the breeze and the greenery caressing the railing. Downtown seems a world away. We found the setting to be beautifully clean. The indoor space is bright, fresh, impeccably clean, nicely decorated in an opened, uncluttered way. The tile wall is the star of the show. Expect to wait a bit for your food. It’s made to order and worth it. Order some coffee and enjoy your moments. My guests were thrilled with their waffles. Not a crumb was left of neither the goat cheese nor the lemon curd. I tested the highly recommended kale and chickpea salad. The kale was ultra fresh and not too bitter. This savory combination of ingredients and blend of textures is definitely one to try. I’ll definitely return.

Timothy Maurer

11 months ago

I’m a NY bacon egg and cheese kind of guy, but Mea Culpa Cafe has their own unique twist on the sandwich, and I have to say it’s fabulous. So glad I found this place. Had to take the pic before I finished it.

Brittany Sherrod

month ago

Worth the price, everything is so delicious and the staff is so kind. Support small businesses yall! I got the strawberry hand pie, the bacon egg and cheese, and an iced cherry almond latte. Freaking magical!

Allison Stahl

6 months ago

The lavender cake latte was amazing and the lime pistachio one was pretty good too. We tried both savory waffles and were delightfully surprised at how amazing their combinations were. Would happily come again. The staff was super nice and it didn't take very long to get our coffees or food.