Stacy’s Coffee Parlor

Yes, definitely closed coz I just tried to go there for coffee last week.

Drove by earlier tonight and there was a Uhaul truck outside, an empty interior, and the Stacy’s sign was gone. I think they’ve folded (or moved?).

I heard that this place has closed. Can anyone confirm?

Was in the mood for a cappucino and I never go to a Starbucks if I don’t have to. We found this place and I’m glad we decided to give it a try. The barista was very friendly and funny. We chatted while he made 2 drinks for us. Unfortunately, I burned my tongue on the cappu. (Do not trust him when he says it’s ok to drink) and it wasn’t as strong a bean as I would like. I’m from Miami and we like our coffee strong! Overall I was very happy with the experience and would stop in again if in the area.
BTW I noticed they have an organic soy milk that is used there. I don’t ever drink soy but thumbs up.

I’ve been to Stacy’s twice now & have really enjoyed it both times. There is plenty of space to sit & talk or cozy up to a book on the couch. The prices are reasonable & they have a great selection of drinks & food.
The parking lot gets full, that’s the only issue.

I want to like Stacy’s, I really do. But the service is so so so slow (even when we’re the only ones in there). I’m all for comfy couches, but having stuffing coming out of the couch is another story. I like the coffee and related drinks, but the food is not very good (microwaved egg, frozen bacon, only flavored bagels to go with the egg sandwich). Has great potential, love the location and space — just wish it had the service and food to go with it.

Stacy’s is a fun little place that is a great alternative to Starbucks, Panera and Cosi just down the street.
My family just went there for an «art show» for my 6 year old son. Via Abrakadoodle (art camp) Stacy’s displays the art work for young and budding artists.
We loved it.
Plus we had yummy ice cream, a frozen coffee drink and ice coffee!
Parking can be an issue, but it is worth it.

The chai is incredible. Seriously the best chai (spiced or vanilla) I’ve ever tasted.
The ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. The bathrooms are down a narrow staircase into the depths of who-​knows-​where. The service is very, very slow.
You’ve gotta weigh the pros and cons. I would go again, just for the delicious product (and a few vegan treats that they have!), but the entire experience leaves a lot to be desired.

How Delish! I so love the aroma of stanky cab drivers that greets me as I walk into Stacy’s. Add that to the delectable flavor of soil that leaves an aftertaste of cardboard. Yum! $ 4.75? Why yes sirree! I’ll gladly tip you an extra $ 2 for your excellence in rude service!
Or not. Having to repeat my order (vanilla latte. so complicated) 4 times and waiting 15 minutes (with no other customers around except the retirees that were setting up for a concert. or something) for you to stir up such a disgusting concoction of diaper contents… I don’t even want to give it another shot to see if I tried Stacy’s on an off day. I’m not even a coffee snob, and my drink was so gross I actually got angry.
Upon searching for a Tryst-​like coffee place closer to mi casa, I read the great reviews for Stacy’s and expected it to be the treasure I’d been looking for. I wish I could say that at least the seating or décor was nice, but I’d rather ride a Greyhound. To Maine. And back.
I never thought one could sip on coffee product worse than Estrellabucks, but how wrong was I! Next time, I’ll blend together my own construction site materials and pour it in my own reusable cup for study fuel.

After driving by this place for many many times, I finally had a chance to try it. I was a bit reluctant because I have not found a good Mom and Pop coffee shop in the DC area.
I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered a Cappuccino and it was excellent. I like to go to a coffee shop where I do not have to be fluent in another language. (i.e, I would like a Venti Half-​Caf Green Tea Espresso Frappuccino double shot vanilla with Soy).
The atmosphere is very cozy and laid-​back. I think they probably will need to get some newer furniture and a bigger parking lot. There were literally 10 spots available and there are ¾ stores in that shopping center.
I am glad I found this place and I can give my money to a local business.

Excellent espresso. Strong, flavorful, rich, not bitter. After Murky, this might be best espresso in Arlington.
The atmosphere is whatever, it’s an independent coffee house. Service is minimal, but it’s a coffee house so that’s how it is, unless you’re talking about big chains.

The coffee here is excellent and so much better than Starbucks or any of the other chains. It’s strong, not bitter, and the espressos are made the right way (not by machine). It’s also really cheap! A small Americano (my beverage of choice) is only $ 1.15.
I haven’t tried any of the food there, but it doesn’t look super appetizing. I’m sure it’s still better than Starbucks, however.

OK, I have been coming to this place for a while… since it was known as Caffeine and directly connected to the CD Cellar below. It has gone from a cute, eclectic coffee shop (with very good coffee) to a half-​lit dump with microwaved food.
I brought my son there for ice cream today, and while we sat on the filthy cushions at the front (staring at the amplifier and speakers which ruin the «cute coffee shop» aesthetic), I observed dirt under all of the counters, tables, and furniture at the front of the store, dust, and dead flies. The table cloth used on the «coffee extras» table, where the stirrers & sugar-​type things are, was disgusting complete with tons of spilled everything and obviously hasn’t been cleaned in days (weeks?).
I like the added touch of sodas/​drinks stacked haphazardly against the cooler in the middle of the store. The dust and dirt on top of them adds to the ambiance, I suppose.
The banner on the front of the store says «Voted Best Coffee in Washington 2006.» That is probably the last time someone came from behind the counter to sweep. The girls behind the counter used to be friendly, cute, and industrious. Now, some dude just sits behind the counter doing nothing. How can you just sit there when you can be sweeping up all the crap on the floor?!
Go visit the CD Cellar next door, but get your coffee somewhere else… I hope the owner of the joint reads this and sees how the people he/​she employs certainly don’t take pride in the establishment they work in.
I may stop for a quick cup of joe before dropping into the CD Cellar, but I won’t go out of my way until this place shapes up. I get the impression it won’t be there another year.

This is as good a coffeehouse as you’re going to find without going to Murky’s or Tryst. Not that I’ve been to Murky’s, but it’s a lot less crowded than Tryst.
The coffee is excellent, they have decent food and pretty good ice cream, and they encourage local art and music. Oh, and it’s like being in your friend’s living room. Weekdays, look out for the mommy meetings and children’s music. Wednesday evening features a pretty good open mic. Ownership recently changed (about a year ago?).
I used to know the manager and a bunch of people who hung out here all the time. Sad that they’re gone, even though they were kind of weird. Now I know the current owner, who is pretty laid back and very willing to chat and joke with the clientele. Though I do miss the old manager, the place has at least stayed true to how it used to be, with comfy couches and local entertainment.

3.5
For such a small place they have variety – sandwiches, desserts, ice cream, and some good coffee. I really enjoyed my mocha here.
It’s a really cozy place to hang out — cozy, meaning it’s really nice when it’s kinda empty, but it can get really cramped during the afternoon rush in the summer when all the kids come to get ice cream. There’s a play area for the kids to help keep them occupied.
it seems like a good neighborhood hang out – there’s a calendar with different events going on during the week – the most random being speed dating on Sunday night.

Better than Starbucks and that’s what’s most important.
I don’t go for the fancy mixed drinks, I’m a coffee and coffee cake person and at Stacy’s both are delicious. Nice and moist, good flavor, nice and buttery. The coffee blend is strong and dark, but not burned like the ‘bucks. The espresso is also fantastic, very thick, almost like Turkish coffee. I’d certainly recommend it for a morning brew.
As far as the much maligned service, I have to agree, but the aloof barista is the proper attitude for a coffee shop. If I wanted a cuddle, I’d go elsewhere.
I’ve never been there with any kind of music, so I can’t speak to that either.

One of the better local coffee shops around. My husband’s white chocolate mocha while not mixed very well (tasted more dilute at the beginning than at the end) but well-​flavored. My chocolatechipsy (forgot the name already) was alright with too much plain-​tasting frosting on an OK-​tasting chocolate chip cupcake. The citrus shine (forgot this name, too) was better flavor in the cake and the frosting. Supposedly they sell cupcakes made my Le Cupcake on weekends, but the cupcakes I got didn’t match what they offered on their website. Oh well.
*NOTE* Word on the street is Le Cupcake has been out of business — can we confirm that somehow?

My latte was good, but the food choices were small. I had a muffin which was ok, but not great.
Unfortunately there was a woman leading some kids and their moms in a sing-​a-​long. Only the kids were disinterested, so it was just the woman singing as loud as she could. A look at Stacy’s calendar said that it’s regularly such a romper room.
I won’t be back.

I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. I am a huge fan of non-​Starbucks coffee shops and have checked out and liked many in the area (Buzz is great, Greenberry’s is okay, St. Elmo’s is okay, Murky, etc)
In my quest to find more, we went to Stacy’s. We stood at the counter for 15 minutes. No one came to help us – no one was there. (Customers were there, but no workers). When the guy finally came back, there was no apology; in fact he didn’t even try to help us. I finally had to ask if he was working there, to which he rolled his eyes. When I ordered my drink, he questioned it and scoffed at my choice. My boyfriend then tried to order but the worker had already turned to talk to one of his friends (existing customer). My boyfriend never got a chance to order and I never got a chance to pay, despite standing at the counter for 8 more minutes with my credit card out, and trying to get the guy’s attention (and this place is SMALL). I finally put 4 dollars on the counter and we left… and will never be back.
It was pretentious and completely unwelcoming –if you weren’t/aren’t a hipster. At least Starbucks tries to make their employees be friendly.
I would NOT recommend this place to anyone.

Stacy’s is one of these small, wonderful, eclectic coffee shops that is my preferred alternative when available as opposed to going to Starbucks.
They make a strong, yummy, creamy, delicious latte, I always get mine with triple or quad espresso shots. Last time I was there — I ordered a triple — the person making my drink asked me if I wanted the fourth shot for free! I said sure — free liquid crack is a bonus!
They offer free Wifi here as well. And lots of comfy chairs and couches to sink into…
A cool event takes place here — The Ship’s Company Chanteyman — a local singing reenactment group — holds forth at Stacy’s the fourth Tuesday evening of each month and leads the coffee parlor in singing sea shanties and old pirate songs!