Firehouse Coffee

Super sweet people working at this adorable coffee shop. Not many people there on a lonely Thursday afternoon. They have fun fireman things, chess, and other toys for kids to play with. I ordered a dirty chai, and it was great. Kids got hot chocolate, and they said it was good. We got a bag of coffee beans, and we are excited to try the Chesapeake Bay blend!

The whole Ft. Monroe area is super cool but strange at the same time. It sometimes still feels like an active military base, but then you have regular business and residents. This old coffee shop is outside the main fort, just a jaunt away. I had a scoop of salted caramel ice cream which was brilliant and a hot apple cinnamon muffin. The prices were reasonable for whatever I ordered, but I can’t say for other lunch-food items. Recommend a visit if in the area, cheers.

Overall nice shop, but looks like it was thrown together, was very expensive, and didn’t feel all that professional. I got the chicken salad sandwich on ciabatta and a latte with vanilla and whole milk - altogether $16. The sandwich and latte were pretty awesome, and the staff was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I would come back if I happened to be on Fort Monroe, but I wouldn’t make a trip to here specifically. I do appreciate the uniqueness of the theme of this shop in a historical firehouse, and they offer great things. And I know for the most part it’s just my preference displaying my dislike here, and that there are many people that would absolutely love this place. It’s too easy to compare things these days! But still, I say three stars. And again, this was way more of a good experience than a bad one!

Update 2/3 There are some subtle changes happening! The new owners are very friendly and Firehouse Coffee remains the same community meeting spot it has always been. The new owners are very receptive to feedback. I'm excited to see what else is in store. --------- This is a cute little coffee shop with sandwiches and ice cream. It's nestled in the heart of Fort Monroe in an old firehouse. The ice cream was fantastic and the coffee was good. I would definitely give this place another visit.

Great iced chai latte and pleasant breakfast sandwiches. I will say I was pretty disappointed because they lost our ticket and we had to wait over 30 minutes while people were getting served that came in after us. Not to mention they forgot the oat milk my boyfriend asked for. Cute place but a little unorganized.