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Help us make it rightIf you're looking to support local coffee businesses or indulge in some fair trade coffee, Elliot's is a fantastic place to visit. Situated in Ghent, this coffee shop has a warm and welcoming ambiance. There is honor-system Wifi, where customers can use the internet and donate a small fee, or make a purchase. It is also a Book Crossing spot so bring an old book in and see what you can find.
We're located in the Historic Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk, VA. Come enjoy our wide selection of coffee and espresso drinks, delicious blended beverages, ice cream, and light fare, all offered in a fun, relaxed environment.
We proudly serve FairTrade, organic, and shade-grown coffees and teas exclusively. Visit our menu page for more on our wide selection of individually prepared beverages.
A lot of variety and the atmosphere/location are phenomenal. I didn't expect to have to go up the stairs but the lobby was great with advertisements for local events as well as newspapers. After...
I bounce between the Nutella and Creme Brulee, iced or hot, with an extra shot when my world is crumbling. The place is hipster AF with a pretty cool staff. I've never had issues with customer...
Cool hang out. Very original!
Love love love this place.. Great pale to escape .. Great coffee and many fun options to drink coffee.. Wether is cold .. Frozen .. Or hot! My favorite is the creme brûlée .. With almond or soy milk
Good coffee, but very pretentious crowd - lol. If you are not young, of a certain pale hue, and thin, prepared to get gawked at by the other patrons (which...
I thought this place was great. I wasn't expecting much when I saw that it was located in the upstairs portion of the house it shares with Texture and...
The maple bacon latte is amazing!!!!
Fairgrounds is a place that my husband & I enjoy coming to! During the school year we came every weekend &...
Fairgrounds is a place that my husband & I enjoy coming to! During the school year we came every weekend & got our school work done for the week. Now that we are on summer break we come to relax & unwind! We enjoy our time together! We bring our laptops or paperback books with us. It is a relaxing atmosphere & we have recommended the place to other friends.
Fairgrounds is a place that my husband & I enjoy coming to! During the school year we came every weekend &...
Wide range of selection, fantastic frozen coffee drinks, patient baristas. This is clearly a local hangout place. There is a Starbucks on the opposite corner (who thought that was a good idea???) and we love Starbucks when traveling, but this place is so much better! even the board you chose your drink from was much easier to chose from. I...
It’s got an awesome eclectic atmosphere. They also host events so it’s a great place to check out what’s going on in the local area. Nice selection of fair trade coffee, tea, and other tasty treats. Now, there’s no credit card minimums. Elliot’s Fair Grounds is also open later than some other places. Hours: Sun: 8am-10pm Mon-Thurs- 6am-11pm Fri-Sat:...
This is a REAL coffee shop! Not like that fake substitue accross the street (starbucks). I've been to coffee shops all over the country and this is a very good one. If you like good coffee, charming atmosphere, good pastries and sandwiches, and fair prices... this is your place. If you like coffee flavored drinks or inferior coffee beans sold at "good stuff" prices, then starbucks is accross...
I love Elliot's Fair Grounds!! It is a major gathering place for everyone in the Ghent, Norfolk community - from college students to moms with kids. There is a relaxed, home-like atmosphere, with big comfy chairs, tables, and plenty of outlets for laptops. Bring your homework, work assignments, or a good book and enjoy the drinks, food, and free wifi!...
We came in and were totally indecisive, so the girl at the counter told us what to order - and she was right! I liked the atmosphere, and that they have board games (though not great ones). I tried this awesome hot chocolate concoction which included mint, white chocolate, and dark chocolate. I also got a (vegan) apple strudel, which was good. Cool place!
I have reviewed this restaurant before. Since coming under new ownership I was hoping it would improve. With the coffee/tea supplier now being the owner there has been a notable drop if product support to the point where over 1/2 of the choices are minimally available. The seating is still worn-out and either in need or refurbishing or replacing. Usually...
Once you have tried this place you will never return to Starbucks. Excellent fare and staff.
This is the best place to meet friends and play chess or sit by the fire in the winter and read a book.....all ages can feel comfortable hanging out and just enjoying a great cup of coffee and people......SM
With the new ownership, the cafe is having difficulty keeping a current supply of coffee stock, leaving it unable to offer various drinks that customers request. Also, the shift to 'vegan' pastries leaves something to be desired in items with a pallitable taste.
The cafe would do better if it also offered a few selections for sandwiches and possibly even...
Why bother? Not worth it!. Boy, what a disappointment. I bypassed Starbuck's across the street to try this place since I had not been to Elliot's in over a year. I won't go back.
Nice locally-owned coffeehouse. The extra-cool art gallery below is owned by the same couple. There are pros and cons, though.
On the up side, coffee is good, food is pretty good with vegan options, staff is usually nice, and the bathroom is usually pretty clean. The down side is that other than really early in the morning, the place is...
Reading the negative reviews on service makes me feel super likeable b-c they are super nice to me here. Everything a coffee shop should be, but probably not the place for yuppies in hurries.
It actually feels like a coffee shop. It's a great combo of amazing coffee and relaxing atmosphere. You'll definitely love it if you're a coffee lover!Their frozen mochas are so good.
Great coffee and atmosphere. My hubby likes the frozen coconut mocha - it's crazy how you take a sip and taste the mocha then are instantly bombarded with a smooth but bold coconut afttertaste! I…
This is a cool, local cafe that knows its place in the Ghent community. Though Starbucks moved in across the street, Fairgrounds still thrives for its unique decor, friendly service, and strong…
Went to Fairgrounds after seeing it on Yelp and having a co-worker recommend it as well. Walking in (up rather since it's on the second floor) just felt like what walking into a coffee shop should…
How can you not instantly fall in love with this place? Granted their patio is a bit tiny and not as posh and yuppie as the competing starbucks across the street, I take pride in supporting local…
3.5 stars. The espresso drinks, coffee, and selection of treats here are pretty good and the prices are fair. If you are going for a sweet treat, the cinnamon rolls are decent. The muffins I've tried…
Although the "Top Dog" coffee shop is right across the street they couldn't be any further apart. Fair Grounds is everything you'll want from a local coffee house. Located in the historic section of…
Anti-everything. One of the places that wants you to spend $20 or something to use a debit card. Annoying. Also, I overheard the baristas saying that they were paid on the waitress scale (don't know if it was a ploy to get tips or what) but if that is true, that is absurd ($2.45 an hour I think).
Fair Grounds stays true to what a coffeehouse should be, a place where you want to stay a while and kick back with a more social and cultural vibe than Starbucks (across the street). Yes, you can do…
It seems like a place from the beatnik era. I hate coffee but I hear only good things. I just go for the social quirkiness of it all. Music, poetry, politics, the international newspapers, the wifi, book loans or just a place to relax with a literate mix of locals and visitors. College students, street philosophers, sailors... All are part...
Great local coffee shop that competes and thrives with Starbucks across the street. Funky, alternative vibe. Try the French Toast Coffee.
Great coffee shop atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Excellent Coffee. They have ice cream too!
Support your local homegrown coffee house
Fantastic "The Works" burger. Mushrooms, bleu cheese, avocado, red onion, on top of 8 ounces of seared angus beef. No bull and yes, I like my rare. :)
I love this place to death.
Perfect drinks every time, plus they carry healthy foods and a REAL coffee house experience.
At least go once in your life.
Any place that reminds me of home is good with me. Great coffee, pretty cool atmosphere, but they are always out of Bran muffins :-(.
I started going here when Starbucks coffee got too expensive on my college student budget. The staff here is very friendly and the coffee is fair trade. Which means that the workers aren't exploited in the process. They serve a variety o...
Great coffee, wireless internet connection available, books and newspapers available to peruse and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Th...
I love Fair Grounds, and I go there often but the frequently obnoxious and loud bunch of teeny boppers on the outdoor patio, especially after the shop downstairs closes, will send me away if some crowd control doesnt happen in the very near future.
Pros
+ atmosphere, wireless internet, great coffee
Cons
- , too limited menu, accessibility
This cute little coffeehouse sits above an art gallery. The fireplace warms the general seating area that is furnished with comfortable living room furniture that you would expect to find in your rich uncle's house. The crowd is anywhere from student, to grunge, to lawyer. It's a great place to warm up in Ghent.
Pros
+ Atmosphere, Price, Decor
Cons
- Seating
Fair Grounds can be found at Baldwin Ave 806. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Norfolk there are 193 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.
Organic and Fairly Traded Coffee in the heart of Historic Ghent.
Since 2000 the company has been providing Retail - Coffee Shop.
Elliot's Fair Grounds is a American, Lunch, and Tea restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends.
All of the coffee served here is Fair Trade Certified. They also offer fresh, prepared to order sandwiches, and tasty desserts.
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