The best cafes in Chesapeake

6 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cups and Claws Cat Cafe and Lounge pairs local small batch coffee with quality hang time among adoptable rescue cats, so you can unwind,…

10605 Jefferson Ave (Newport News)

Cups and Claws Cat Cafe and Lounge pairs local small batch coffee with quality hang time among adoptable rescue cats, so you can unwind, play board games, and maybe get chosen by a whiskered roommate. Bonus, their treats come from Sweet Beans in Hampton, which your sweet tooth will appreciate.

From the Hampton Roads newsletter, August 7, 2026

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From freshly made in-house cakes and French macarons to snow cream parfaits, bubble tea, and coffee, Look Up Dessert Cafe is the kind of…

1032 Volvo Pkwy #1

From freshly made in-house cakes and French macarons to snow cream parfaits, bubble tea, and coffee, Look Up Dessert Cafe is the kind of spot that turns an ordinary week into a little celebration. Swing by this week when you need a cheerful pick-me-up and a sweet fix that tastes handmade.

From the Chesapeake newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Catnip Cat Cafe is the first cat cafe in Hampton Roads, and it’s basically a serotonin top-up. Reserve a spot this week, sink into the cozy…

1611 Colley Ave (Norfolk)

Catnip Cat Cafe is the first cat cafe in Hampton Roads, and it’s basically a serotonin top-up. Reserve a spot this week, sink into the cozy lounge, and unwind while friendly resident cats curl up, chase toys, and remind you that emails can wait a few minutes.

From the Norfolk newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Ukrainian-owned Krem Bakery & Cafe is cranking out Paris-level eclairs, colorful macarons, and celebration-worthy cakes, all baked with…

2923 Virginia Beach Blvd (Virginia Beach)

Ukrainian-owned Krem Bakery & Cafe is cranking out Paris-level eclairs, colorful macarons, and celebration-worthy cakes, all baked with precision, skill, and love. Swing by for something decadent today, then remember they cater when you need an easy win for the next gathering.

From the Virginia Beach newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Locally roasted brews, a craft coffee bar, and a fresh-made cafe menu that actually eats like a meal. Knotts Coffee Company has breakfast,…

1500 Bridgeport Way Ste 110 (Suffolk)

Locally roasted brews, a craft coffee bar, and a fresh-made cafe menu that actually eats like a meal. Knotts Coffee Company has breakfast, smoothies, empanadas, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, and soup... plus local delivery when leaving the couch feels optional.

From the Suffolk newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Boutique eatery specializing in crepes, plus coffee and tea.

231 Pinner St (Suffolk)

Boutique eatery specializing in crepes, plus coffee and tea.

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