Three Ships Coffee is a small team of self-made roasters operating as a hometown coffee company in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk areas. The company reveres their local community and believes in sharing fierce good will over coffee, with their journey centered on bringing customers a unique and perfectly complex cup of coffee. Hard work, attention to detail, and a deep love of flavor power their process from seed to cup. Their coffee style is heavily influenced by Scandinavian roasters and Pacific Northwest coffee experiences, offering customers a truly different coffee experience. Each coffee has its own unique story, with the origin, farmer, and terroir celebrated by their roasting team through unique roast profiles that express natural beauty and complexity. The company focuses on sourcing the best coffee they can obtain from quality-focused producers, offering vibrant coffees with nuanced complexity. Three Ships Coffee operates three Tidewater locations: Old Beach Cafe at 607 19th St in Virginia Beach, their Hilltop Roastery Cafe at 612 Jack Rabbit Rd in Virginia Beach (described as "a quiet oasis you might need a map to find"), and Downtown Norfolk at 400 Granby St. The Hilltop location serves as both their roastery and cafe, making it the heart of their coffee production operations. The company offers various coffee options including single-origin coffees, blends, and subscription services. They also provide a coffee club membership offering 24 different coffees throughout the year. Their mission emphasizes bringing adventurous coffee experiences to their customers while maintaining strong community connections in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
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Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$23.00 · $2.30/oz
Varieties
Crisp Red Apple • Chocolate Cream • Toffee Bits
Asprotimana Cooperative Decaf is Three Ships' Colombian single origin from Huila's Asprotimana farmers, decaffeinated with ethyl acetate from cane sugar. Crisp red apple, chocolate cream, and toffee bits in a cup roasted Tuesdays in Virginia.
Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$23.00 · $2.30/oz
Varieties
Concord Grape • Strawberry • Juicy Red Apple
Bombe Station, Sidama Ethiopia is Three Ships' washed Ethiopian single origin from Daye Bensa's Abore Station farmers. Concord grape, strawberry, and juicy red apple in a clean, stone-fruit cup.
Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$22.00 · $2.20/oz
Varieties
Apple Juice • Mango Tart • Hibiscus
Finca El Jardin is Three Ships' natural Honduran single origin from Mario Meija's farm in La Paz. Apple juice, mango tart, and hibiscus in a fruity, lightly tart cup with medium body.
Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$21.00 · $2.10/oz
Varieties
Juicy Mango • Creamsicle • Sweet Grape
Las Torres is Three Ships' full-honey Costa Rican single origin from the Ureña family's Chirripó farm. Juicy mango, creamsicle, and sweet grape in a creamy, fruity cup for drip or espresso.
Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$22.00 · $1.83/oz
Varieties
Butterscotch • Mixed Berries • Sticky Honey
Monte Lenta is Three Ships' washed Costa Rican single origin from Ricardo Ureña's Chirripó farms. Butterscotch, mixed berries, and sticky honey in an indulgent, full-bodied morning cup.
Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$24.00 · $2.40/oz
Varieties
Strawberry Jam • Orange Slices • Apricot Tea
Shantawene Station is Three Ships' natural Ethiopian single origin from Bombe Village farmers at the Shantawene washing station. Strawberry jam, orange slices, and apricot tea in a fruity Sidama cup.
Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$24.00 · $2.00/oz
Chocolate • Berry
Shiptown Espresso Blend is Three Ships' house espresso — a full-bodied comfort blend built for milk drinks and filter too. Chocolate and berry with a touch of brightness, roasted for their Tidewater cafés.
Three Ships Coffee • Virginia Beach, VA
$25.00 · $2.08/oz
Varieties
Black Grape • Iced Tea • Lemon Candy
Sweet Virginia Commonwealth Blend is Three Ships' house blend celebrating Virginia — currently a bright washed lot from Huila, Colombia. Black grape, iced tea, and lemon candy in an approachable cup for any brew.