Reviews of Lost Dog Coffee Fine Arts Drink Emporium (Coffee Shop)

Richard Crissman jr

Great art and place to chill! Excellent coffee and pastries! Wish i lived nearby. The girl working there owns a really hip gift shop nextdoor too! Cant say enough good things about this place.

Pulaar In America

This place is a hidden gem in West Virginia... good people, good conversation, and good coffee draw an amazing crowd to this area and have completely challenged my preconceived notions of what WV was like. Great decor!

Google user

Horrible place to visit. Certainly will not be returning. All the Knick-knacks on the wall and furniture were covered in dust, The couch made plumes of it when you sat on them. The coffee sits in open buckets on the floor not only allowing it to go stale, but also inviting in the dirt and bugs. The menu signs were unreadable and most shockingly, the owner is incredibly rude to customers! I stood in line for 15 minutes and watched him make rude remarks to every customer before me. I don’t know why I even purchased anything. Oh well, we learn from our mistakes.

Josh Alexander

Delicious hot coffee, eclectic decor, and fast & friendly service made us very happy we stopped in the Lost Dog!

Kent Douglas

Interesting take on coffee but definitely a good one

david davidson

It's aight

Josh W

Probably the grossest place I've ever been inside, be sure to get a booster shot before going in, coffee tasted how the place looks, with the employees and owner to match.

Naomy Brodeur

Definitely one of the coolest places to get coffee or just sit and talk

Mary Ann McNair

Great coffee, amazing music playing in the background, and friendly owner. We were in Shepherdstown for 4 days and stopped in every morning. Wonderful start to each day!

Jason Braman

Love the specialty coffees and teas.

David Cumming

Great atmosphere, delicious coffee and tea

Ej Eric H

Had a cup of Sumatra, it seemed very weak and bitter, I couldn't drink the entire cup even with cream and sugar. I normally drink Sumatra black from sbux....

Kirsten Miller

Awesome coffee shop!

Deitric Hall

They can make anything with a large selection of coffee options and types of teas.

Stephanie Kimble

REAL coffee. It's been my favorite place for 18 years! The atmosphere is laid back and and only the coolest regulars!

Ian Furlong

Best coffee shop in town, very helpful staff.

Pete Koczera

Some of the best espresso I’ve ever had. Wet dog is transcendent. Go here.

Amii Fritz

This is THE place for quality coffee and tea in Shepherdstown. In fact, I'm so spoiled, I can't drink coffee anywhere else!

Ian

The single best coffee shop experience of my life. Incredibly unique ambiance, awesome music, and the most skilled barista around. 10/10

Dirk Grammel

This place is great. They really care about what they’re doing. My girlfriend had the BEST Yerba Mate!

Gary Lockett

Best coffee and tea shop

Beth Triv

Lost Dog takes beverages to a whole new level. DO NOT miss out on this gem.

Roxy Brooks

Best Coffee Ever! Nice folks in an eclectic, artistic, fun and unpretentious atmosphere! I highly recommend visiting for your next pick-me-up!

Mike Krell

This is as close to the perfect coffee shop as you'll ever see. Bewildering array of top quality coffee and tea. Knowledgeable and skilled baristas. Awesome, edgy, and RELEVANT decor. Great music. Interesting customers. I could go on . . . The owner can be a little grumpy but just give him a pinch and he'll perk right up.

Johnathan Rudy

i live right outside Shep, have for 20 some yrs, I've been to the lost dog a few times and will say it exceeds expectations, greets you with greatness and bids you with coffee lol!! ive never been to a better shop!! thanks Garth, you make Shep what it is!! youre place is a staple in my life!!

Paradise Landscaping

Absolutely love this place! Best coffee and tea selections. Worth the drive. And to top it all off its organic.

Tony Cooper

Always good and fresh coffee, friendly service, and no hard sale.

John Mccauley

An interesting little coffee house with a very large selection of organic and hard to find coffee bean origins and roasts. Full service espresso bar with a huge unique espresso drink menu. Very large tea selection with many hard to find tea blends and types including pu-erh and other imported teas. The walls are absolutely covered with tons of interesting and local art. Definitely a must visit when in Shepardstown!

cullen coleman

Great community coffee shop. Very artsy, very interesting displays and atmosphere. Not sure I'd wear a maga hat in there, but great coffee, pastries, Italian sodas, etc. Definitely a local landmark at this point, I believe it's been around for about twenty years now.

Alex Vidales

Funky, fun and the espresso got me jacked up!

Grace Hoffmaster

Epic my dogs

Heather Scribner

The whole place is really inappropriate, and the guy who worked there wasn't welcoming. I was too afraid to ask for decaf. The coffee is really good, but that was about the only thing I liked. If you want to see a place that looks like the inside of a junk drawer (including several bras hanging from the ceiling) then go ahead. But I would definitely not recommend it if you've got kids with you.

Douglas Stegner-Youtzy

Best strong coffees in the area and a quick walk from a multitude of different small town shops.

Patrick Fuller

The owner is hard temperd and cures at customers over facebook

Made On Earth Studio

Very good coffee, I drove 20 miles to get there in a feeling...Thank you Garth,.

Dan Westermeyer

Bomb coffee

Mandy Dillon

Mochaaaaaaa

Jess Shultz

Great place! Great atmosphere. We always visit when in town.

Jeffrey Mohn

They had a much larger variety than I expected. The shop is kind of small when compared to nearby shops, but the selection is unparalleled. I got a hot chocolate that was very good. Got a bag of beans for my brother as a gift.

Sky z

good

Catherine Johnson

Great survice and amazing drinks. Love the atmosphere,music,and art.

Eric Sandine

Best Coffee Shop Ever, Period

Dan Kocevski

Waited for about 15 minutes for a cup of coffee, then left empty handed when I realized the wait would actually be much much longer. The employees were having a good old time and clearly couldn’t care less that there was a line of customers waiting to place orders. Won’t be coming back anytime soon.

Sari Chaffins

Fantastic shop! Best espresso blend I've had! Yum yum!

Katie Freund

Definitely a quirky vibe, but the BEST tea selection, well brewed and crafted everything, with knowledgeable service. Win, win, win.

Carey McMillen

I just had one of those "change your morning and entire day" kind of experiences here. My latte is delicious, the service exceeded my expectations, and the owner wished me a great day and meant it! I still have the warm fuzzy feeling an hour later.

Kiley Davis

Great coffee selection that they grind for you. Try the Frankie's Velvet Dream drink ! So good!

Grady Wilson

Worth a stop. Gitchy little coffee house. Don't be in hurry, its not Starbucks. They on hipster-time :)

Kenny Stewart

Best coffee shop ever

Steel Mafia

Great selection of coffee and espresso

Rachel Gibbs

Had the best customer service I’ve ever had today. The boy who was waiting on me was extremely kind and knowledgeable, even just before closing time! He took great care to give me exactly what I wanted while I didn’t even know what I wanted! Lol! Will be returning soon, the coffee and atmosphere will not disappoint!

Lis Longmire

Best coffee shop on the planet. I love it here. Do yourself a favor and visit when in Shepherdstown.

Joe Thompson

Fun and funky coffeehouse right across from Shepherd U -- check out the wall of tea in the virtual tour! Try a Vanilla Wet Dog or a Vicious Vietnamese Vibrator, some pu-erh tea, or just get a back-to-basics Fat Bastard-sized (24-oz.) coffee.

Benjamin Dewey

Lost Dog is a quiet and eclectic spot for coffee and tea. This is a must visit for any traveler, tourist, sightseer, pilgrim, scout or visitor. It's worth noting there is a large white dog who frequently hangs out in the back lounge. He is friendly but doesn't enjoy botherings of unfamiliar pats on the head. Best coffee in Shepherd's town!

Lisa McAllister

Dirty and expensive. 19.50 lb is the least expensive coffee. Send them cleaning supplies.

Frank Caputo

Nice

Warren Janssen

Great vibes!

JoAnn Gorscak

Good coffee. Nice staff

m a cummings

Vast collection of the major tea styles, from fruits to pu-erhs - wildly creative coffee drinks too!

Becky Evans

Fun and funky!

Leigh Koonce

Great tea selection. Truly a fixture of Shepherdstown.

Alan Adams

Hot black caffeine as nature intended.

Matthew Shenko

The music was choice. The dude was cool. The art was fine. The coffee was on point. The cookies were tasty.

Blair Wright

Best coffee / tea in the DC area, I've been coming here for years and they always have something new and interesting.

Kevin Jacobson

It’s a great little coffee shop, and great supply of coffee and tea. You definitely need to check this place out.

Linda S

A blast from the past. This is a great coffee and dessert place in the center of the college town Shepherdstown West Virginia. Very small, but according to the behind the counter server, they have been there for 20 years.

Jessie Shanholtz

No one makes coffee as good as Garth. Period. I love Lost Dog. Love their commitment to quality. Love their unwavering dedication to self expression and their dedication to the community. Love it all.

Steven

I do not drink coffee myself but I am a big fan of this place. This place is totally punk rock, just about the opposite of a Starbucks. Each drink is made with care and they are so knowledgeable about everything that they make. They have baked goods for sale as well. The place is comfortable and kind and there is so much attention to detail. Part of those details is the awesome decor made up of album covers, screen printing, and other great bits of art.

Darryl Johnson

The atmosphere may not be for everyone and the mood of the staff can sometimes be a crapshoot, but this is the best god damn coffee place in at least a fifty mile radius.

Stephanie Borsos

My #1 favorite coffee place!

Lady Elizabeth

I've been going to this coffee shop for over 15 years, not because of the eccentric atmosphere, or the art displays, or for the pretty good espresso drinks, or the great brewed coffee, but because no other coffee shop can compete with the Lost Dog in Shepherdstown! Every other place that's tried has shut down within a few months. When I was still at Shepherd University, it was a nice place to escape campus and meet people or study as well. I definitely have some great memories of this place! Xo

Richard Deal

They always know my order and top off cups. Not right, they remake it for you. Real bistro style in small town.

Maryadele Slavinsky

I was spoiled going to school right next to this place. I never fully appreciated it till I moved away. Took me over a year to find something even half as good. They know beverages. The insane decor is complemented by a rotation of different artist works. The coffee is art the art is art and lost importantly... SOMETIMES THEY HAVE STICKERS!!!! Also don’t expect your arse kissed.

Joshua Simmons

Very unique place. Definitely a must see if you need coffee and are in the area

Audrey Spolarich

Our drinks were fabulous. It’s an interesting. Quirky space. Standing in line is a tight squeeze. Very cute town.

Adam Warner

Best coffee ever

Chuck Semple

Love this place, Awesome people, great coffee, fantastic service. Eclectic vibe, lots of artwork and oddities around. Music is always different. Good experience. Check out the clock on the wall stuck at 4:20, that tells you everything you need to know.

Bobby McIntyre

Awesome atmosphere and amazing coffee! This is truly one of the best coffee houses I have ever been to! The gorilla mocha is astounding!

Curtis b

I love talking owner he nice and feel welcome best coffee shop i ever bin he let me cutumize my drink i will recommend this any one

Scott Rogers

I love going to Lost Dog Coffee. Great art, eclectic style. The smell of tea and coffee, smells like... victory... They also have the best iced green tea in the world!

Colby Hartke

Lost dog café is fantastic!!! Best coffee around in my opinion! Love their wet dog drink! I always get it whenever I'm in town!

Jonathon Sheard

Best chai latte you can find

Eric Wiler

I visited lost dog coffee over the weekend. Horrible mistake. I asked for a macchiato, a simple beverage consisting of just coffee and steamed milk in a small cup. The barista rolled her eyes and sighed, without saying a word, took a large cup out and started to dump syrup into it. I thought she must have been making someone else’s drink first; I didn’t mind waiting despite her rude demeanor. As she finished making a giant latte, she put it on the counter and said “5 bucks.” without even making eye contact. I said “what is this?” She replied “it’s your STARBUCKS macchiato.” There was no reason for her to assume I wanted anything but a real macchiato, she was just making a rude assumption that I didn’t know what I was asking for. I was so angry, I had never been disrespected like this by a customer service rep. I was close to giving them a piece of my mind, The only saving grace was the little green haired girl who took over making my drink after I said it’s not what I wanted. She made light, fun conversation which calmed me down. Otherwise, the coffee is clearly stale. The beans are kept in buckets (BPA free? God I hope so) that sit on the FLOOR that are opened all day every day to ensure they aren’t in the slightest bit fresh. Not to mention the shops floors are covered in loose-dirt and dust which is of course settling into the coffee that we buy. Everything behind the counter looked filthy, the milk pitchers were crusted with old milk and you could clearly see mystery goo all over the back counter. I’m surprised they let this place stay open. Needless to say, I’ll never be back. I can excuse a dirty cafe if it has decent service or coffee. This had none of the above. I’m not normally the guy to leave a bad review, but this service is unforgivable.

Todd Cotgreave

Best Coffee shop ever!

Natte Scott

Chinese Green Tea was very good. You kinda gotta know what you like before you order though. It's a bit overwhelming when you first enter the door - and make sure you close it behind you. Self-serve coffee was just ok however.

Brett Hooks

Quality Stuff Man

Daniel Bennett

Always a great cup of coffee, latte or perfectly steeped tea. And with new local art on the walls every month and eclectic and fun decor, it makes getting coffee a wonderful experience. Over the years, as a visitor and now a local, I always feel welcome in this neighborhood coffee shop.

Jay Mansfield

I asked for a medium roast that was high in caffeine and the young man there suggested a blend named "Bill and Ted" - an harmonious blend of light medium and dark roast. It was lovely and the caffeine kick is significant. Yay! Lost Dog!

Eli Conaway

Awesome coffee

Lawrence George

This Chai is AWESOME! The artworks here are really cool too!!!

Joshua

Best place in all of Shepherdstown!

Tess J

A very good place to go and enjoy the company of others.

John Petrushka

Been to LDC from out of town a few times now, love the place, coffee drinks, lemonade, would have given 5 stars but the plain coffee out of the Aeropots (or however it is you spell it) wasn't too fresh. No big whup. Hey, Garth, would you do a pour-over or Aeropress next time we're there?

Christopher DeVore

Great friendly service

Barbara Fuller

Coffee was good but the owner is a crusty man with a mean disposition. I saw a post where he cursed out a patron on Facebook. Total lack of class

Kylena Cross

Love the decor but the latte I ordered with soy milk tasted old and bitter. I have always had a good experience here in the past ... so perhaps a new employee?

Claire Ayres

I am a coffee addict, like so many that visit Lost Dog. I am always trying new roasts and brands when I am out and about in different places, but everything I try pales in comparison. Their Wet Dog's are DELICIOUS but its their SEXPRESSOOHHHH that is THE BOMB!!! BEST espresso blend EVER. I drink it 1-3 times daily ;)

Karen Mitchell

Great coffee experience for coffee lovers in an atmosphere reminiscent of Woodstock. The locals are friendly and welcoming.

Kylan Hill

Large selection of coffee and tea's

Amelia Jones

I always love to go here!! The staff is friendly and always go out of their way to make sure you get what you want. They make great drinks.

Fred Carew

Great funky neighborhood independent coffee shop. Even the lemon aid is made to order.

Lydia Elsner

Love, love, love Lost Dog Coffee - cannot say enough good things, everything they make is terrific, it's always fun to stop by and talk to people. If you do not know what you are in the mood for you can give them a direction and they will recommend something for you, they have never steered me wrong! It's the type of coffee I take a drink of and feel like everything is right with the world!

Bee Jay Asbury

Because Good coffee, amazing atmosphere, fantastic Baristas, and well sensory overload.... Need I say more?

Erik V

A fun and funky spot that serves the best coffee and tea in town.

Yosef Kuperman

They make good cappachino.

jackson sutherland

Amazing drinks and atmosphere!

Akira Omaki

excellent espresso - the best I've had in the whole mid-atlantic region, at least at this low price anyway.

Keith Byrd

First time there. Great drinks with lots of character! They took there time making my order to make sure they were superior quality. The nice shaded seating area outside allowed me to enjoy my drink and relax. I will definitely be back!

Yagna Vudathu

Amazing place to unwind or perk up, courtesy of yoir drink of choice and the staff who are fantastic at what they do and embody the ideal of "service with a smile" and are happy to indulge customers in conversation as they go about their masterful work. A fantastic selection of coffee only makes this place that much more attractive to everyone from the your average Joe looking for a cuppa to your coffee connoisseur seeking that perfect roast, grind and brew not to mention the admirable selection of lovely aged teas for sale. Definitely a place I'll be frequenting.

Allen Bogart

Amazing coffee and snacks. A must try if you are in the area or passing by!!!

Michael Goodrich

Teas and coffee very nice

Tanner Scott

Very unique coffee shop with a great flavor profile. They have a huge selection of roasts, blends, and vintages (yes, their tea has vintages dating back to the 60's!).

Wardell Townsend

Great double espresso and a wonderful assortment of freshly roasted beans. Friendly and knowledgeable barista/owner. The place for java and a "slowdown-and-sit-a-spell."

4googl E

Best in town

Douglas Layton

Espresso smoothie was phenomenal!

Amanda Paugh

Delicious coffee and love the vibe of the place your never disappointed

Renee Snyder

Great coffee!

Dan Breeden

Surprising amount of quality tea, picked up a brick of pureh while I was there, also the quality of the beans look fantastic, I'll need to go back and try some on my next visit!

Tina Williams

Wonderful eclectic coffee shop! Great place to relax with really good cup of coffee and a treat. Wide variety of coffee and teas. I hope to return again soon!

Jeff Kuhn

First rate cappuccino from great espresso beans. They also have a wide selection of cookies, teas, and a range of non-milk options for your coffee/tea that I haven't tried but look great. Wonderful friendly service in a space with an eclectic vibe. Great art on the walls (and some skin). Best coffee in Shepherdstown.

Bruce Johnson

Aging hippies will feel at home here. There is lots of quirky artwork reminiscent of the early 1970s, although the music is more what the young baristas feel like playing. My cappuccino was perfect. No, there doesn't seem to be any free Wi-Fi, but they didn't have that in 1974, either.

Matt Kowaleviocz

Great place... very chic!

Patrick Felton

In my humble opinion, Lost Dog Coffee MAKES Shepardstown