Family Roastery · Est. 2020 · Alexandria
Closed today for INSPIRE26 · back Wed 8 am

Your next good day starts in The Garden.

Family-roasted in-house: Ethiopian coffee, a Colombian sugarcane-process decaf that's honestly delicious, and Brittani's rotating creations. Come for coffee. Stay for the company.

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Leo and Brittani smiling together in front of The Garden's lush plant wall
Roaster & BaristaLeo & Brittani Maggio
This Week at the Lab

Schedule Note: The Coffee Lab will be closed Tuesday, October 13, for INSPIRE26. We are open Monday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 14, through Friday, October 16, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Crafted at the Counter

Roasted in-house by our family roastery. Ethiopia is our main origin, and our decaf is a Colombian sugarcane-process coffee we love.

Fall Feature

Brittani's Creations

$8.25

Leo hands Brittani the beans; she turns them into seasonal specials that give regulars something new to experience. Ask what's on today at the counter.

Current Seasonal Highlights:

Pumpkin Pie LatteHouse-spiced real pumpkin puree, velvety espresso & autumn warmth
Brown Sugar Shaken EspressoChilled espresso shaken with caramelized brown sugar & oat milk
Butterscotch LatteRich butterscotch infusion with our Ethiopia house roast
Orange Citrus Sparkling AmericanoCrisp sparkling water, bright espresso & candied citrus twist
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Artisanal cocoa-rimmed latte prepared fresh at Dream Chasers Coffee Lab
Finding the Door

Visit us inside The Garden.

Located inside The Garden event venue in Alexandria's Eisenhower corridor, just one block from Van Dorn Street Metro. Free parking in the on-site lot.

Location & Entrance0.2 mi from Van Dorn Metro

Inside The Garden

5380 Eisenhower Ave, Suite C
Alexandria, VA 22304

Finding the entrance:

Use the door marked "Events at The Garden."

Free parking in the on-site lot. Park in any available space.

Get directions(opens Google Maps in a new tab)Call (571) 303-9031
5380 Eisenhower Ave, Suite C
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Leo, Brittani, and daughter Meccah smiling together
Our Roots

A family, a coffee roaster, and a place for you.

We met over coffee in Old Town. In 2020, right after we got married, we couldn't travel for a honeymoon, so we bought a commercial roaster instead and started roasting in our basement.

We almost named it Linchpin, after Seth Godin's book: the unsung part that holds everything together. But Brittani had a better idea: Dream Chasers. Coffee that fuels people who are chasing something and helps them get their dreams out into the world.

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Gatherings & Workshops

Coffee, art, and a reason to pull up.

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Tuesday, October 20, 202610:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Espresso, Baklava & Appraisals

📍 Dream Chasers Coffee Lab (Inside The Garden, 5380 Eisenhower Ave, Suite C, Alexandria, VA)

Join us at the Coffee Lab inside The Garden for fresh espresso, artisanal baklava, and professional appraisal insights. Connect with community neighbors and learn appraisal valuation secrets over a warm cup.

Presented by Eddie Jackson of Zap AppraisalsRSVP / Tickets
Take the Lab Home

Fresh-roasted beans delivered to your door.

Small-batch roasted in-house. Whole bean or precision-ground for pour-over, drip, or espresso.

Bag of Dream Chasers MOTIVATION CoffeeMedium Roast

MOTIVATION

"Our first perfected roast."

Notes: Intense citrus notes, smooth body finish

8 oz $16 · 12 oz $21Buy on shop →
Bag of Dream Chasers OVERDRIVE CoffeeDark Roast

OVERDRIVE

"Our most popular blend."

Notes: Cedar and chocolate, deep smoke start, sweet caramel finish

8 oz $16 · 12 oz $21Buy on shop →
Bag of Dream Chasers THE LINCHPIN CoffeeEspresso Blend

THE LINCHPIN

"The espresso that holds everything together."

Notes: Full body, chocolate, cherries, caramel, creamy sweet finish

8 oz $16 · 12 oz $21Buy on shop →

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From Our Community

Loved by Alexandria regulars.

What visitors and neighbors mention most when enjoying a cup at Dream Chasers Coffee Lab:

House-made syrups
Salted maple latte
Peanut butter cup latte
Ethiopian roast
Sugarcane decaf
Warm family hospitality
The Garden plant wall
Butterscotch latte
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Barista pouring intricate rosette latte art
Lush green botanical plants on shelves inside The Garden
The Garden neon sign glowing over botanical plant greenery
Natural light falling on coffee bar botanical textures