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Northside Social

Owned by Liberty Tavern GroupRoasted by Counter Culture CoffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsNorthside SocialVirginia coffee roastersOwned by Liberty Tavern GroupLimited public infoDoes not roast its own
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Northside Social is a popular neighborhood café, bakery, and wine bar that serves as a central gathering space in Northern Virginia. The brand focuses on a high-quality beverage program paired with an extensive menu of scratch-made pastries and savory food items. It operates multiple locations that transition from busy morning coffee spots to evening wine and beer destinations.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Northside Social is owned by Liberty Tavern Group

Northside Social is owned by the Liberty Tavern Group, a local restaurant group that also operates The Liberty Tavern and other establishments in the Northern Virginia area.

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Ownership
Northside Social is owned by the Liberty Tavern Group, a local restaurant group that also operates The Liberty Tavern and other establishments in the Northern Virginia area.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Does not roast in-house — coffee is roasted by Counter Culture Coffee.
What it's known for
Northside Social is widely recognized as a bustling community hub in Arlington and Falls Church, celebrated for its scratch-made bakery items, extensive wine and craft beer program, and high-quality specialty coffee service.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publish specific farm or producer details for its coffee offerings. They serve coffee roasted by Counter Culture Coffee, which is known for its own direct trade and sustainability programs, but Northside Social does not provide granular sourcing information for the specific beans served in their cafes.
Notable coffees
  • — Apollo Blend
  • — Northside Social Blend
  • — Slow Motion (Decaf)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand's roasting partner is clearly identified as Counter Culture Coffee, the specific sourcing origins for their house-branded blends are not publicly disclosed on their website.