Colattao Coffee House: Virginia Beach's Coziest Local Gem

If you've been asking where to find the best coffee shop in Virginia Beach, locals will tell you: it's Colattao.

Colattao Coffee House is a cozy haven in Virginia Beach where a passion for quality coffee meets community spirit. Tucked into a small shopping center at the corner of Independence Boulevard and Haygood Road, beside YNot Pizza, this boho inspired spot has quietly become one of the most talked-about local businesses in the 757. It holds a stellar 4.8-star rating from hundreds of loyal customers, and if you stop in on any weekday morning, you'll understand why the line stretches to the door.

What makes Colattao special isn't just the coffee it's the story behind it.

The name itself is a fun combination of two Spanish words colao and tostao  meaning brew and roast. Owner Yurika Torres, proud of her Dominican heritage, drew inspiration from her family's history of growing their own coffee. The coffee beans are sourced directly from a family-owned, non-industrial farm in Colombia, and handcrafted Colombian artwork adorns the walls. The shop also bakes delicious homemade pastries daily and showcases an ever-changing gallery of local artwork throughout its boho-inspired space. It's a place that supports local makers at every turn and that ethos resonates deeply with the neighborhood around it.

What's on the menu at Colattao Virginia Beach?

Customers rave about the rich Colombian coffee, especially the Panela Café con Leche, which is likened to liquid crème brûlée, harmoniously combining caramelized panela with a smooth milk base. On the food side, the croissant sandwiches earn nearly unanimous praise from a classic bacon, egg, and cheese to the more adventurous apricot cheddar chicken. Hours run Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Mondays closed. Note: there's no drive-through, so plan to settle in and stay awhile — the vibe rewards it.

Colattao sits in one of Virginia Beach's most livable neighborhoods.

The Independence Boulevard corridor in northeast Virginia Beach is a practical, well-connected stretch of the city, close to Virginia Wesleyan University, major grocery options, and easy access to I-264. It's the kind of area where walkable errands and tight-knit community feel intersect and spots like Colattao are exactly why buyers are increasingly drawn to neighborhoods like this. In real estate, we talk a lot about "walkability scores" and "neighborhood amenities," but the truth is simpler: when a neighborhood has a coffee shop this good, people want to live near it.

The bottom line: this is the kind of local spot that makes a neighborhood.

Colattao Coffee House isn't just a great place to grab a latte. It's a home away from home a place where second-hand furniture was sourced and refinished by locals, and where the storefront itself bridges foreign and local roots into something entirely its own. For anyone considering a move to Virginia Beach or already living here and looking for your new Sunday ritual, Colattao should be at the top of your list. And if you're curious about the neighborhoods surrounding Independence Boulevard and what homes look like there right now we'd love to help you explore.

Colattao Coffee House | 1115 Independence Blvd, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 | (757) 937-3060