Detour Coffee

I tried this new coffee spot in Arlington and I enjoyed it! I loved that it felt like a nice warm welcoming community. Every one in there was working on a laptop or catching up with friends. The coffee was delicious, I ordered an oat milk latte and they had a variety of flavors to choose from. They also had board games and special days or the week where they host comedy nights or karaoke. I enjoyed places like these where they are low key and feel community based. They had a food menu with various breakfast food and pastries. I did not get to try any this time.

This is such a great cafe! Plenty of space for WFH people (including myself) or just to pop in and out for some great coffee and food.They're proud supporters of Palestine and you'll find some unique items that taste delicious AND support these efforts. The crossiant I had was delicious and the pumpkin chai is one of the best I've ever had. I bought an organic caffeinated drink that's yummy as well. The staff is super nice and the music is good...stop by when you can!

I've been to this spot a few times, but today was my first time trying their food. First off, the atmosphere and decor are fantastic--very urban and trendy. The layout is great, whether you're looking for a place to work or catch up with friends. There's plenty of seating, from high tops to booths and standalone tables.The only downside is the parking situation. There are only about nine spots, which makes it challenging to find a place to park.What I ordered - To Go:Habib Latte (Dates, Walnuts, Cardamom, Cinnamon) // It was okay. I expected the unique flavors described to stand out more, but they didn't come through as much as I hoped. Still, it was a decent latte overall.Old Reliable (on Focaccia bread) // Pretty good! One unique touch is that they use beef bacon instead of pork, which I appreciate. However, beef bacon tends to be a bit tougher, and it was hard to chew in the sandwich. The bread was excellent--fresh and flavorful--and the portion size was generous. The sandwich came with a side of potatoes, which were nicely fried but could've used some seasoning like salt and pepper.Other Notes:Be aware that they charge extra for credit card payments, which is clearly displayed at checkout. If you can, bring cash to avoid the surcharge. My total came to about $23 (including tip), which is on the higher side but i did get a bread modification and the quantity of food was generous so its understood.Overall, I'd like to come back and try more from their lunch menu. Hopefully, I'll find better parking next time!

Love the decor. I made a pit stop here from driving from NC to NY. I'm so glad I found this location. Loved the decor. They had lots of seats (indoor and outdoor). I went during the day and saw people with laptops. It seems like a good place to work or study. The coffee was strong! The food was also tasty

Came in on a weekday around 9:15am for breakfast. The vibe is a rustic cool one. There was a large table occupied in the middle and a few duos at booths. I easily found a comfy booth to await the food. I got the pumpkin patch latte and it was good. OJ is in the case and bottled. My friend got the empanadas based on them being popular on Yelp. It had a slightly spicy, tasty beef filling and a sweeter dough. We both liked it. He got the fries/potatoes instead of the salad and liked his substitution. I got the avocado toast. It only came on sourdough; they do not have any type of wheat toast. Presentation was pretty and trendy served on a board. Egg was cooked perfectly. But the outside of the toast was so tough I really needed a steak knife to cut it. Mine also came with the same potatoes and they were delicious. Individual ketchup servings came with each order.

I might be a little bias but I love going to detour for the ambience, they have a lot of different events during weekdays for the community. I usually go with friends and we end up just hanging out and playing games. I personally get the mango hibiscus tea everyone I go, with the agave to sweeten it. I love it. I've had their sliders and flatbreads as well and so far I haven't been disappointed :) the flatbread especially is very easy to share when I'm with a group. Note: the seats are definitely worn down if that's an issue

The ambiance is super cozy with booths, tables, and long shared table. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and the beef empanadas. Both great, however the empanadas tasted more like Jamaican beef patties. Still really good (and a spicy), just a heads up. I went with a book club, we all ordered different items and really enjoyed them.

Ordered a small size cup of Habibi - it was a warm feeling as you take a few sips! It's made of cinnamon, walnuts, dates, oat milk and espresso... unique yet so good! Chai bread was different than usual such as banana bread or coffee bread... you could taste a bit of spice as you take a bite just like when you're drinking chai latte... but it was a bit dry... so it was still enjoyable for today. Turkey pile up sandwich with fries... Turkey was satisfying topped with melt mozzarella, chopped lettuce, red onion, and spread of horseradish aioli. Fries itself was delicious with a side of ketchup. Sandwich itself was satisfying and filled of good amount of each ingredient. Overall it was good lunch for its price! The service was friendly and quick as I ordered some. Very approachable and attentive to us. The atmosphere is nice as there's indoor and outdoor seating. Free parking front of the cafe... it was limited space though. Still enjoyable outing!

- Habibi latte (with oat milk, cinnamon, dates, cardamom, and walnuts) - delicious. Texture was smooth and creamy, and all the flavors were great. I thought cinnamon may be too strong, but it wasn't overpowering at all. - Chai bread - a bit dry. Chai flavor was light but good. - Turkey Pile UP - good and filling sandwich. - Magician breakfast sandwich - pretty good. Very thick, warm, and filling. The flavors kinda blend into one another though, as there was so much cream that it kinda prevented me from tasting other ingredients. The accompanying plaintains were nice and soft. Service was nice and quick. I enjoy the outdoor seating and ambience very much. Nice chill weekday morning to do some watercolor painting and drink some coffee.

The first time I walked past Detour Coffee earlier in the year, I thought it was pretty bold of them to open so close to Northside Social. I finally took the opportunity to check out Detour recently and they blow Northside Social out of the water. Their iced mocha is the best in the area. Their selection of Middle Eastern sweets are on point, especially the pistachio burma. Additionally, the cafe is spacious and quiet. I would definitely bring my laptop and do some work here.