2170 William Styron Square, Newport News, Virginia 23606, United States

"Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings".

"Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings". "Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings". "Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings".

Busy Nothings Coffee Company: a locally owned specialty coffee shop

OUR NAME

I have long enjoyed using the phrase "busy nothings" since my first reading of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. I often use it to refer to life's seemingly insignificant, everyday activities.

Truth is, i believe even life's most common activities can be infused with great meaning and purpose.  Classic example? - sitting down with a cup of coffee. First dates, business meetings, heartfelt connection between friends, to name a few, all can occur with a cuppa nearby.

~Lady Carroll

OUR MISSION

Our vision is to create a community around coffee that celebrates the past whilst reaching toward the future.  

Our mission is to CAFFEINATE, EDUCATE AND INNOVATE

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SPRING SPECIALS

CHERRY SUNRISE CAPPUCCINO

5.50

This smooth cappuccino is gently sweetened with white chocolate and enriched with a hint of cherry balsamic syrup.

STRAWBERRY SUNSET MOCHA

6.25

Elevate your day with this indulgent twist on a classic mocha. Rich, velvety chocolate meets house-made strawberry basil syrup, creating a refreshing, summer-inspired treat that's sweet, bold, and utterly satisfying.

CITRUS AND SASSAFRAS SHAKEN ESPRESSO

6

This shaken espresso features a zesty splash of citrus paired with the earthy, aromatic notes of sassafras and topped with oat milk.  The result is a cool, refreshing drink that's  as unique as it is energizing.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS MATCHA

6.50

This refreshing beverage features strawberry puree, creamy oat milk and our house-made strawberry basil syrup, topped with ceremonial grade matcha. 

CHILI LIME LOTUS ENERGY DRINK

5.50

This plant-based energy drink combines zesty lime, a touch of tajin, and your choice of either Orange Mango or Strawberry fruit puree. A perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and fruity flavors.

BUSY BREWS

Brewed with "Austen", our innovative Ground Control Brewer. This machine combines immersion, vacuum and agitation during multiple brewing cycles to yield exceptionally delicious coffee.

BATCH BREWED COFFEE

3.25

Brewed with our house blend, First Impressions roasted on Bellwether all electric roaster for lowest carbon impact.

COLD BREW

5.00

Brewed at a reduced temperature in multiple cycles on the Ground Control Brewer using the Nomad Blend from Canvas Coffee Roasters.

POUR OVER

MKT

Exciting single origin coffees and specialty blends are brewed using the innovative xBloom automatic pour over machine for ultimate precision.

ESPRESSO

Canvas Coffee House Abstraction Blend- Precision crafted espresso based beverages using a La Marzocco machine we've affectionately named Cordelia.

ESPRESSO

3.25

CAPPUCCINO

4.50

AMERICANO

3.50

Hot or iced

CORTADO

4.25

Equal parts espresso and steamed milk

LATTE

5.50

Hot or iced

SIGNATURE LATTES

6.00

  • Mocha Latte
  • Hedgehog: hazelnut with mocha drizzle
  • Turtle: salted caramel and mocha drizzle
  • Mr. Bingley: made with our signature brown sugar molasses syrup with a hint of butterscotch and bourbon
  • Lady Violet: lavender and vanilla
  • Bourbon Barrell Latte

Signature Shaken Espresso

5.75

Our Signature Sauce shaken with espresso and cinnamon, then served over ice with oat milk

TEA

DISCOVER TEAS

3.75

  • Newport News Shipbuilders Brew: a classic black tea
  • Williamsburg Port: black tea, cranberry and hibiscus
  • Yorktown Patty: chocolate mint
  • Mo'Rockin Mint: mint green tea
  • Earl Grey
  • Decaf Chamomille Comfort
  • Decaf Orange Spice

CHAPTERS TEA CO.

3.75

  • Picnic at Pemberley: green tea with jasmine and rose petals
  • Magical Library Butterbrew: black tea with butterscotch

CHAI

4.75

Hot or iced

MATCHA LATTE

5.50

Hot or iced

DAPHNE AND THE DUKE TEA LATTE

5.50

Cardamom Rose Black Tea latte garnished 

with a dusting of cardamom rose dust.

LONDON FOG TEA LATTE

5.50

Earl Grey tea, vanilla and steamed milk

OPTIONS

HOUSE MADE SYRUPS AND SAUCES

.50

  • Simple syrup
  • Vanilla
  • Hazelnut
  • Lavender
  • Signature Sauce: brown sugar, butterscotch bourbon
  • Mocha

MILK OPTIONS

.50

  • Whole milk
  • Oat milk
  • Almond milk

HOLLANDER SAUCES

.75

  • Caramel
  • White Chocolate

ENERGY DRINKS

Hand mixed using Lotus Plant Based Energy. Lotus PE7 is a proprietary blend of 7 power plants formulated to provide balanced energy: coffee Fruit (cascara), guayusa tea, natural caffeine from green coffee beans, green tea extract, ashwaganda, elderberry and prebiotics.

GOLD BOLT

5

Flavor that rivals the familiar canned energy drink but made with natural ingredients. 

PURPLE POWER

5

Purple Lotus is infused with elderberry and black raspberry for a delicious taste and rich purple color.

RUBY RED

5

Ruby Red Energy captures the flavor and nutrition of Cascara (coffee fruit). This plant based energy fusion will mesmerize your taste buds.

FRUIT SLAP LIMEADE

5.50

Made with natural limeade concentrate, Power Up energy boost and our house made Fruit Slap Syrup (strawberry, watermelon, peach mango)

BLUE RASPBERRY LEMONADE

5.50

Made with all natural lemonade concentrate, Power Up energy boost and Blue Raspberry fruit fusion.

LORD PALMER

5.50

Energy tea lemonade

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM

5.50

THE BEE STING

5.50

Lavender Lemonade with a hit of Mike's Hot Honey 

QUICK BITES

BELLS BROOKLYN BAGELS

3

  • Plain
  • Everything
  • Cinnamon Raisin

TOPPINGS

  • Butter
  • Cream Cheese
  • Spiced Berry Jam (house made)


LeWAF

5.00

Liege waffles hand made in small batches by leWaf.

  • Original
  • Chocolate Chip
  • Blueberry


LeWHIPS

1.5

House made whipped toppings

  • Original vanilla bean
  • Mocha
  • Lemon
  • Maple Bourbon Butter

CHICKEN SALAD

4

House made using fresh ingredients and our own "Exceptional Sauce". Served with crackers, or add a bagel or waffle instead.

Pimento Cheese

12

Our own unique, house made pimento cheese featuring sharp white cheddar and smoked gouda.  Served with crackers or add a waffle or bagel instead.

SANDWICHES

The Colonel Sandersson

11

Our house made chicken salad served between two liege waffles, with arugula and Mike's hot honey.

The Duke

9

Bacon and house made pimento cheese on an everything bagel.

The Duchess

9

Bacon and house made pimento cheese on a plain bagel.

SWEET NOTHINGS

Truffles

3.25

Handmade in Meadow's of Dan, Va by Nancy's Candys.

  • 6 pack $16

Muffins

5

Baked fresh by Wonderfully Mad Arts

  • Coffee Cake
  • Blueberry
  • Gluten Free options available


Fresh Baked Cookies

3.50

Prepared daily from Lady Carroll's own family recipes.

  • Chipworth Manor: oatmeal chocolate chip
  • Netherfield Crunch: this cookie contains a wealth of ingredients-butterscotch, pecans, pretzels and shortbread. An embarassment of riches to be sure!
  • Peanut Butter and Pemberley: a timeless combination of peanut butter and dark chocolate.

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    Busy Nothings Coffee Company

    2170 William Styron Square, Newport News, Virginia 23606, United States

    Call or text: 757-332-5941 info@busynothingscoffee.com

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