Before & After

Before & After Café is an absolute surprising delight nestled in the small town of Sperryville. We stopped by didn’t know what to expect and were seriously impressed. The croissant breakfast sandwich was perfectly flaky, buttery and perfectly seasoned, the quiche was hearty and came with a fresh, crisp side salad. The espresso drinks are also beyond expectations. We ordered a latte and a hot chocolate, and both were beautifully crafted and rich in flavor—honestly better than many cafés in NYC. In a world of burnt beans and sad milk foam, this was a much-needed reset. The café’s quirky charm adds to the experience—vintage decor, cozy seating, and lots of duck-themed personality (thanks to SperryFest). Highly recommended for Shenandoah travelers.

Wonderful cafe located just ~30 minutes away from the entrance to Shenandoah National Park! I stopped by Before & After while driving up to Shenandoah for a weekend hiking trip. It started to rain in the late morning, so I figured I might as well take a beat to grab some food and read until it was possible to get outside again. I was super impressed by Before & After -- the space is super cozy and was filled with hikers who had my same line of thought, as well as a bunch of locals enjoying their weekends. The staff was incredibly friendly, and I loved chatting with them and browsing all the merch they had around the store, including a book about the Shenandoah Valley written by a Sperryville local (who one of the guests sitting next to me apparently knew personally!). I cozied up next to t

Nice little cafe right in front of the Shenandoah National Park. One thing I noticed right away was that they use Intelligentsia Coffee beans. Their Black Cat Classic is one of my favorites, and I was pleasantly surprised they were using this particular brand. Oftentimes, local cafes tend to use their own roast or locally sourced beans, which can be hit or miss. Don't get me wrong, there are lots of great local coffee beans in Virginia, but I was so glad to see a coffee taste I can just feel safe with. So naturally, I ordered an Iced Americano, and it was delicious. For a quick lunch, I ordered a Sausage Quiche, and it was great. The quality of the sausage in the quiche was amazing. It didn't feel salty, and the quiche itself had a little seasoning, so it balanced out nicely. The side s

Amazing place to go grab breakfast or coffee. Scones and bakery were great. I really liked the outdoor sitting space with river. Plenty of parking. Definitely go here.

Beautiful gem of a place, the atmosphere was lovely and the coffee was perfect. The food was solid but packaged in a way that was not great to eat on the go. We got icee Honeysuckle and Black Bear Lates as well as the breakfast sandwich, breakfast burritos, and a cinnamon roll coffee cake muffin. The black bear late was a perfect raspberry mocha. It had great seating inside and riverside seating out back with a decent amount of parking.