ESP Tea & Coffee

ESP Tea & Coffee in Old Town Alexandria is funky and full of local art, murals and vintage furniture. It's long and narrow, with couches, tables, a bar and two outdoor patios. There's free wifi, indie music and sometimes a shop dog. It's cashless.

They roast in-house. The Dream Chaser decaf has rich crema, and the flat whites and salted caramel lattes are favorites. There's loose-leaf tea and house-made chai. Try the hand pies and saltinesas, Salvadoran-style savory pastries. You can buy beans to take home.