Equinox Coffee Co

Part of the Fill in the Coffee Map Series

Subject: Equinox Coffee Co.
Location: Norfolk, VA
WiFi?: yes
Rating: 5+ [see key]

There’s a few coastal cities that don’t really feel a whole lot like a typical metropolitan area, and one of those is Norfolk, Virginia. Whether it’s all the navy ships, the proximity to Virginia Beach or the fact that I only visit once a year, Norfolk just hits different.

But the one thing I do like about the area is how good coffee shops seem to regularly appear. My most recent visit brought me to the doors of Equinox, a cozy shop with plenty of seating and pleasant ambient light. The interior is a nice marriage of calm white and wood, with some nice accents and bustling wall of merchandise.

As for the coffee, they served Pinup Coffee Co. out of Virginia Beach. For my espresso I had their Tailwind blend and for the drip I had Slightly Dangerous. The espresso, pulled short/medium with light brown cream, smacked of chocolate chip cookie, lemon, rye, Whole milk and almonds. The drip proved a bit heavy yet tasty, with notes of chocolate, pretzel, malt, apple butter and black tea.

After my stop there, I had a Handsome Biscuit chicken sandwich and headed west to visit some friends. The next time you’re in the area, definitely make a stop at Equinox.