La Vie Always Latte Cafe

Stopped here on my way to work, and so glad I did! Super cute ambiance inside and very creative drinks - got a cold brew with their cherry cold foam. I also grabbed a high protein coffee cake. Very friendly baristas, too! I'm definitely going to stop in again on my way to work in the future!

I only came here for coffee... lol but because I'm greedy, I'm noshing on the delightful elderberry shortbread because they're so, so good. I digress!!!It's been a week since I got out of the hospital, and my appetite isn't 100... but this little cafe stimulates my appetite. Everything here is made naturally, without preservatives and most of all love. The ladies here are sweet, chatty and make everyone feel right at home.The music is good and I'm sinking slowly into this couch, which is almost making me feel like going back to sleep.

This coffee shop is so darn cute. They have six tables sizable tables, in the front, tons of drinks and sweets and they offer drinks other than coffee. They also offer breakfast and lunch. I tried their watermelon, cucumber mint refresher. This drink is sweet but not excessively sweet, and just as the name implies it is refreshing. Almost forgot to mention that they have a back room with two fish tanks, tables and a comfy couch.

10/10 for everything!!! I ordered the Matcha Latte with Oatmilk and Frosted Mint syrup. It was delicious and the perfect balance that i look for in a matcha! I also ordered the Pancake Sausage Egg & Cheese sandwich. Everything was as expected and more! Such delightful and helpful staff that made my mom and I feel so welcome. Also the fenced in backyard for pups was A HIT!!!! Will for sure be coming back!

Laura was fantastic as well as the young lady who made my Holiday Gingerbread House coffee. No changes were needed to that!! The people were all warm and which made the time there so much more pleasant. Listen I've said it Over and over again that I love Christmas music.... Everything was great!! My crumb cake was delicious and I ate some of Christopher's lolThis location is very convenient as far as location and I generally shop in that area. You all should be proud!! See you soon

Some exciting flavors are brewing at La Vie Always Latte Cafe, a new and innovative coffee and beverage spot that opened in April of this year. It offers both coffee and non-coffee based drinks, served hot, cold, and blended, as well as a variety of natural energy drinks and assorted pastries. New menu items are also being planned.La Vie occupies a stand alone location, unattached to any other businesses. It is stationed directly across from the Wedgewood Plaza where The Banque, a popular country-western themed nightspot, has long been a local landmark, A roadside sign catches the eye and makes it easier to spot. Parking is readily available at the side of the building after making the turnoff.The interior is attractively and artistically decorated with a feeling of homespun warmth that makes me feel right at home. The sofa in their main dining room tempts me to take a nap. Additional seating area is available in a room in the back.La Vie was formerly an independently operated pharmacy. Their friendly and outgoing owner, whose name is Laura, is a retired pharmacist who decided to transform it into the unique coffee and beverage spot it has become today. Her mother and other family members help out as well. They have also become an official partner with The Samaritan House, an organization that seeks to provide aid and comfort for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking in Hampton Roads. They are participating in the Paint 757 Purple campaign during the month of October on behalf of their efforts.I took part in their Yelp 757 Deal during my first visit, which offered a drink of your choice and a pastry for $7.57, and then came back for two more visits before writing my review.I have enjoyed the following so far, starting with their Pastries:PUMPKIN MOCHI: Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made with mochigome, a short grain glutinous rice. Their serving came in four pieces, each of which socked me with a nicely dense texture and a rich pumpkin flavor that grew with every bite: My Rating: 5 Stars.CHOCOLATE ECLAIR PIE: I was torn between this one and their miniature Pecan Pie, which looked equally as tempting from their display case. I decided to wait and try their Pecan Pie during a future visit. I asked them to heat up my Chocolate Eclair Pie, which they did and will gladly do for any of their pastries. It melted in my mouth and hit me with a powerful explosion of flavor. My Rating: 5 Stars.Among their beverages, I have enjoyed the following: DEADLY NIGHTSHADE: This was one of their special flavors for the month of October. It consisted of Blue Pea Flower, Matcha Green Tea, Maple, and Vanilla. I chose a splash of Almond Milk to go with it. This one is available hot, cold, or blended, and I chose to have it served cold. I loved its unique look and combination of flavors. If I could tweak one small detail, I would have liked it just a tad more iced. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.THE PERFECT STORM: This one is listed on their menu of healthy Lotus Plant Based Energy Drinks, which are served iced. This particular selection provides a delicious mix of Blue Raspberry, Coconut, and Green Apple, topped with a Blue Cold Foam. Its flavors came through beautifully. My Rating: 5 Stars.UBE LAVENDER LOTUS ENERGY DRINK: This is a new selection from their Lotus Plant Based Energy Drinks, one that had not yet appeared on their menu board when it was ordered. It consisted of Lavender, Ube, and Sparkling Water for a refreshing and delicious combination of flavors that dazzled my senses. My Rating: 5 Stars.THE FRANKENSTEIN: This is another new addition, one that was offered on behalf of their Paint 757 Purple Month in October. This one is an iced Matcha Latte with an Ube Cold Foam Topping. I asked for a splash of Oat Milk to go with it.Matcha and Ube are two of my favorite flavors. Their combination, along with the Oat Milk, resulted in a heavenly taste experience. This is my favorite drink so far, and I hope this one can become a permanent addition. My Rating: 5-Plus Stars.My first three visits to date have resulted in a slam dunk 5-star rating. I am looking forward to my future visits and will be doing my best to spread the word.

Very cute coffee shop located across the street from the big lot/ Marshalls shopping center off little creek rd. in Norfolk. When I first walked in, I was greeted right away. The employees were very friendly and social. Very chill and laid back atmosphere. On my first visit, I went to redeem my 7.57 deal, which was good for a drink of your choice and a pastry. When I asked for a drink recommendation, they recommended the Spice Apple Pie Chai Latte. The spice apple pie chai latte was really delicious. It was a little sweeter than I would prefer but really good. I also ordered the old-fashioned crumb cake, which was a good balance to the chai latte since it was not an overly sweet pastry. They do not make all their bake items in-house, so make you ask which ones are if that matters to you. I enjoyed my drink and first visit so much that I wanted to go back again to try one of their espresso drinks. During my second visit, I mentioned the sweetness level of the chai being a little too much for me. I love the fact that they took that into consideration when they made my caramel latte and cut back on the syrups for that drink. My caramel latte was a perfect balance of flavor, espresso, and milk, and the sweetness level was spot on. The drinks at LaVie Always Latte are yummy, and I can't wait to try some more. They also do offer a breakfast menu, which I did forget about until after I ordered. I would recommend that they put their breakfast menu somewhere that is a little bit more visible. I will be adding this coffee shop to my list of my regular coffee shops and will definitely stop by again when I am in the tidewater/ Little Creek area.

On my days off I love to check out a new coffee shop and work on personal projects. I decided to pay the shop a visit to check out their Yelp 757 deal in which you get any drink and a pastry for $7.57 This shop was welcoming and the owner was super sweet and patient as I looked over the extensive menu of options. The shop has been open since April and is super charming. I got the Pistachio Cold Brew & the coffee cake which they warmed for me. Both were delicious. I stayed there a couple hours and it was nice to see how open and interactive they are with their customers. I definitely recommend giving one of these drinks a try.

This cafe has a huge array of specialty drinks and coffees- way more options than you'll find at most local coffee shops, certainly more than Starbucks! The staff was very friendly on our visit, and the Ghost Smories was REALLY delicious. Very sweet, and almost more along the lines of a milkshake even though it was iced coffee and not blended. I suspected the sweetness would be high going into it, and they definitely offer plenty of customizations to get the perfect drink for you. I'm looking forward to trying the pistachio cold brew next. The interior was well kept and had plenty of seating options for those wanting to stay to enjoy their drinks!

Wow did I get lucky! Chose this coffee shop simply due to location and details on Yelp! SUCH a cute place! If you have kids, check out the back room with fish tanks, kids books, games, coloring stuff, kid-size table, sofa (looks perfect for breastfeeding), etc. Really good coffee. The menu demands I come back a lot more often to explore their menu. Check the hours because they close early.