Firehook Washington Street: Niice

April 27, 5:47 AMBerkeley Coffeeshop ExaminerMaddy Burke

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I wrote about Firehook previously. Their second Old Town location is on Washington St. and this one definitely deserves a visit.

Firehook on Washington boasts all of the delicious goodies that the chain is famous for, including an array of deli sandwiches for people in a lunchier mood. The staff is fantastic. Just try to not elicit a big smile and friendly “Good morning” from the ladies behind the counter. They make a mean mocha and the coffee makes up for a lack of creativity by being consistent. They even replaced a large soy latte when an inconsiderate beagle knocked it from my hand in the parking lot.

There is not a great deal of seating but there is usually room to spread out to work and I have never seen the café at full capacity. The location does not lend itself to a great deal of foot traffic but it is just a few blocks off King Street, on busy Washington St.; hardly a deviation from the beaten path. You have to keep an eye out for the cute yellow building nestled back among townhouses-turned-businesses, behind a 5 car parking lot, but looking is worth the effort for this better-than-Starbucks treat. 

FireHook Bakery
430 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-0128

Monday   5:30am – 6pm
Tuesday – Friday 5:30am – 7pm
Saturday   7am – 7pm
Sunday   8am – 5pm
Website

Wi-fi: free
Seating: limited
Coffee: very good
Food: excellent
Staff: friendly
Location: ok
Other: recommend it!