Whether you're looking for a quick pick-me-up or a place to linger with friends over a cup of joe, you'll likely end your search at one of the area's coffee shops.

• The Coffee Cafe, at 160 N. Massanutten St. in Strasburg, offers coffee, espresso drinks and a variety of breakfast, lunch and dessert items. The cafe is open Monday to Thursday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 465-3346
• Daily Grind, a fast-growing coffeehouse franchise, was founded in Winchester in 1995 and has several locations in the area. The menu includes specialty espresso drinks, drip coffee, smoothies and a variety of fresh baked goods as well as sandwiches, salads and seasonal specials.

  7 W. Main St., Berryville. 955-2565
  215 E. Main St., Front Royal. 635-3556
  413 G South St., Front Royal. 636-3636
  173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown. 533-5736
  118 Elizabeth Drive, Stephens City. 869-5560
  1 N. Loudoun St., Winchester. 662-2115
  3035 Valley Ave., Suite 101, Winchester. 678-4919
  166 Costello Drive, Winchester. 535-2209
  1850 Apple Blossom Drive, Winchester. 678-9080
  621A W. Jubal Early Drive, Winchester. 678-4002
  212 Grocery Ave., Winchester. 722-2755



• The Filling Station Coffeehouse, at 104 N. Main St. in Edinburg, offers coffee, espresso drinks, teas and a variety of snacks, all in a Christian atmosphere. Open mic begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The shop is open Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday to Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 984-8008. www.theedinburgfillingstation.com


• At the Blend Cafe, at 140 Independence Drive inside Winchester Harley-Davidson, offers a variety of coffees, iced teas, chais, smoothies, deli sandwiches, homemade soups and daily specials. The cafe also caters special events. The cafe is open Monday to Thursday 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m, and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 678-8881.


• Woodstock Cafe & Shoppes, at 117 S. Main St. and 1175 Hisey Ave. in Woodstock, offers coffee and espresso drinks as well as a variety of baked goods, wines and breakfast and lunch items. The shops are open Monday to Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 459-8888. www.cafeshoppes.com