Best Coffee Shops in Harrisonburg
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Harrisonburg
These independent Harrisonburg cafes range from specialty coffee roasters to bakeries and a cat cafe. Addresses and current operating details are confirmed on the linked business or local listing pages; descriptions summarize those pages and available reviews.
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Black Sheep Coffee
80 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Black Sheep Coffee is a downtown cafe serving espresso, drip coffee and pour-over. Its offerings include rotating guest coffees, coffee flights and an in-house bakery case with biscuits, croissants, scones and cinnamon rolls.
Broad Porch Coffee and Cafe
47 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Broad Porch Coffee and Cafe is a downtown coffee shop with a full kitchen and bakery. Reviewers mention its biscuit sandwiches, chai latte, pastries and coffee, along with the cafe’s bright, modern atmosphere.
Merge Coffee Company
821A Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Merge Coffee Company is a locally owned specialty coffee roaster and cafe based in Harrisonburg. Its official site lists a Harrisonburg cafe, and customer reviews mention cappuccinos and Americanos.
Aristocat Café
111 North Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Aristocat Cafe is a cat cafe and tea house serving tea, espresso and snacks, with a separate room for drinks and a lounge for adoptable cats. Local coverage describes its tea and espresso offerings and the option to visit without entering the cat lounge.
Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters
76 West Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters is a downtown roastery and cafe that roasts coffee in the same building where it serves it. A Harrisonburg coffee guide notes its small-batch roasting and specialty coffees.[web:fetch_url]
Heritage Bakery & Café
212 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Heritage Bakery & Café is a bakery and cafe serving baked goods, breakfast and locally roasted drip coffee. Its menu and listings also note fresh juices and hot tea.
Magpie Diner
85 West Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Magpie Diner is a diner and cafe in a converted service station, serving breakfast and lunch with an adjoining bakery counter. Reviews and local listings mention its brunch and pastries, including French toast and danishes.
Coffee & Cats
122 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Coffee & Cats is a small cafe inside the Cat’s Cradle animal shelter, offering scheduled coffee-and-cat sessions. The organization lists Saturday sessions at its Harrisonburg location.