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Cofax Coffee
Master Critic Review
Cofax Coffee
8.7
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cofax is a compact Fairfax coffee bar best known for its smoked potato breakfast burritos, made-to-order and wrapped in griddled tortillas. Lines form early with locals picking up burritos and strong coffee before work or a morning at The Grove and Farmers Market.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Potato Bacon Breakfast Burrito, Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Serious, smoky breakfast burritos treated with specialty-coffee-level care.
Who should go: Breakfast burrito obsessives willing to queue.
When to visit: Early mornings before the line and tortilla griddle backlog.
What to order: Smoked potato bacon burrito, chorizo burrito, drip coffee.
Insider tip: Ask for salsa on the side so the tortilla stays crisp on the walk home.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along Fairfax and side streets; spots turn over quickly in the morning but tighten after 9am.
Dress code: Ultra casual — workout clothes, hoodies, and morning coffee runs all fit in.
Noise level: Moderate during peak mornings with espresso machine noise; still easy enough to hear brief conversations.
Weekend wait: Not applicable — Cofax closes early and does not serve dinner.
Weekday lunch: Moderate line during late-morning rush; typically a 5–10 minute wait once the griddle backlog clears.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — the smoked potato burrito can be made vegetarian, and additional veg-forward builds work well.
Vegan options: Limited — customization can remove dairy and meat, but tortillas and fillings vary; ask staff for current vegan-friendly builds.
Gluten-free options: Minimal — no dedicated gluten-free tortillas and cross-contact is likely.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Only if your date appreciates ultra-casual, grab-and-go breakfast vibes; it’s more about the burrito than ambiance.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — there are no reservations and limited seating; most guests take burritos to-go or eat quickly at the counter.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for quick morning stops with kids who can handle counter seating; strollers may be tight inside due to the compact space.
Best For
Better for: Top-tier breakfast burritos with smoky, well-seasoned fillings and strong coffee, executed faster and with more consistency than many nearby brunch cafés.
Skip if: You want leisurely seating, a full brunch menu, or strict dietary accommodations — space and customization are limited.