Jirani Coffeehouse - Manassas

Maybe it was the time of day...I really wanted to love this place as it had such charm and appeal. Visit started off just fine but my cappucino had sort of a burnt taste to it. When we went there, there were people setting up a stage for what I thought was some music performance...no big deal. We were meeting some friends there over coffee. While deep in conversation, someone from the performance asked us to leave the dining area because we were too loud and since they were recording, our conversation would be recorded along with whatever they were doing. We didn 't like this obviously; if Jirani 's had rented out the space for a production, they should have told us when we ordered to move into their back room. It was quite embarrassing to be called out like this by whoever was recording. Anyway, bottom line; coffee was so-so, atmosphere was good till it wasn 't, employees seemed oblivious

I really try to support small coffee shops and not Starbucks but there is a point where I have to draw a line in the sand. To charge me almost $5 for a quarter empty cup of coffee and to have the cashier sigh when I needed a minute to look at the menu, made me wish I had gone to Starbucks instead. The food wasn’t much better, the scone was stale.

Neat coffee shop with a stage and plenty of seating. Looks like they have musical performances occasionally, which would be cool to see. My wife and I enjoyed our visit and especially the coffee. The Chai Tea Latte was delicious!

The hazelnut latte was delicious! Very spacious coffee shop with plenty of seating available.

Jirani, which means "neighbor" in Swahili, truly embodies the sense of community that its name suggests. This charming coffeehouse is a fantastic spot for studying, offering plenty of seating options, including cozy booths in the back and a dedicated reading room. Additionally, there's a stage for events. We visited during their monthly open mic storytelling event, where community members shared personal stories from their lives. It was an incredible experience, and you could really feel the warm, close-knit atmosphere among the attendees.