In from out of town, was staying across the street, I needed some coffee and this place looked perfect. I Had an outstanding experience ordering twice in the same day. Great food, great cold brew, and espresso. Even enjoyed a nice ham and cheese croissant. The staff was super friendly and after a very stressful and busy weekend, my Monday morning started off on a fantastic note. Bought a tin to take some home too. Thanks, team.

I like the beans and the location is really convenient for me. Its always crowded but theres a lot of places to sit and you can usually find a spot. The oat milk latte is a bit inconsistent. There is a man with a beard making them during the day, his are the perfect temperature and consistency for me. Others sometimes come out with the milk steamed too hot and not as creamy (IMO). They always taste good though.

This is my favorite place to get coffee! They have the best coffee Ive ever had. The lavender latte hot or cold is perfect. 100% recommend this place!

Technically, Id probably give 4.5 stars if I could because their staff is super friendly which goes a long way in my book. The coffee and baked goods are good, but just not quite great. Will frequent often, as it is convenient. Could have longer evening hours. We dont all stop drinking coffee before dinner 😄

Friendly folks, great vibe, and clean coffee shop. Variety of teas and coffees. Pastries available.

I was very impressed with the service. I went when they were offering free drinks to everyone to celebrate opening, and despite long lines and lots of people, they were fast and personable. The layout of the shop is nice.The coffee was good, but not great. I ordered a decaf latte which had a biting, stale flavor. This comes from having beans that are roasted too dark and are old. This isn’t the barista’s fault. The technical ability of the workers behind the counter was good, especially considering the madness.I would go again if I was in the area and looking for a quick cup, but it’s not excellent coffee, just good enough.

Very good coffee, best staff ever. Only request would be to brew actual iced coffee as the nitro cold brew is just to strong for some people. Currently the only way to get iced coffee is to have hot coffee poured over ice which yields a watery mess.

Although I am not returning to buy coffee here, I wish to state that Compass coffee was a great part of my daily ritual. I loved to grab cappuccino and pastries at the end of my puppy dog walk. My trips to the coffee shop cost in average $18, which is a luxury that I can splurge for the pure pleasure of having a good start of my day and gift others. Although it seems to be a nice place to stay and enjoy, I would grab and go and sometimes I would walk in with my puppy. I always thought it was amazing to have such a welcoming coffee shop that offered bowls of dog cookies. One more reason to to continue supporting the business. But it was a misconception of mine.Until a week ago when, what I assume would be the shop manager, told me to keep out if it is a non service dog and, that I shouldn’t be worried as they would yell loud enough so o could hear from the sidewalk. I was struck with confusion as I had seen people walking in dogs several times and, I was shocked for the tone she used.Later I figured out that the dog cookies were obviously for the service dogs! Even though door signs are absent, but I guess that’s what she meant. I am sure that is the way she addresses customers that walk-in their non service dogs.Compass served me well for several months and the folks working there are very nice. The tall bearded fellow is very skilled in manipulating the micro foam for artsy cappuccinos, it is a nibble that made coffee experience more enticing.Union Kitchen is now my next best. It is a hidden treasure for signature coffees and their rules are clearly stated on the door. Bowls of water are outside and, the hooks on the wall indicates exactly what is expected. They also sell compass coffee there.It is not just coffee, but a great morning experience that gives a great spin start of the day. Enjoy it! Regardless where you get yours.

They have good cold brew coffee with different flavors. Its also a perfect place to stay for a while and do some work. They have tables inside and outside and the windows open when its nice out. The baked goods are solid too.

Great coffee and breakfast pastries. Quick service. Would highly recommend the coffee cake and Nitro coffee!

Good coffee, plenty of drink options and homemade pastries. Friendly and professional prompt service as well. Nice coffee shop.

I loved their coffee. Staff is very friendly. Asked for recommendations and staff was able to recommend based on what I asked for. It looked like a great hangout place with all the windows.

Clean, fast, great coffee ☕

Great space, friendly staff, but what’s the point of having good pastry selection but no warming oven? Nothing like a cold ham & cheese. croissant to start your day! Disappointing.

Great spot for working! Large space with abundant power outlets. Standard coffee and pastry selections.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Ballston, which is saying something because there are about 93948537 coffee shops in one square mile. Compass is one of the newer locations, and theyve worked hard to earn my support. They keep their space immaculately clean and have a really lovely ambiance inside. Even during the pandemic, I have felt safe going in and ordering. Coffee always tastes great and is priced similarly to all the other nearby coffee shops. Great place to meet friends or take clients! I cant wait to be back here when its safe to be inside again!

Superb coffee, treats, and staff! Fun and simple menu in large print on the wall. Lovely shop layout, too, with walls of coffee and accessories for purchase. One thing was after 10 or so, it became very crowded and social distancing was hard. Im sure it wasnt to capacity, but it felt very stressful to stand by for my to go order.

Great coffee! Slightly expensive for the size but I liked my iced coffee with oat milk!

Cold brew was on point. Would definitely go back.

Very good coffee and realy nice staf

Really cozy spot for coffee. Lots of windows. Staff super friendly and each time someone leaves, they wipe down the tables. I got a honey turmeric latte and it was unique and delicious.

Coffee does not disappoint. Cool place to hang out and get work done.

Delicious coffee and options for not-overly sweet lattes, etc. Highly recommend the holiday roast if visiting during November/December. Convenient location and plenty of space to spread out if youre looking for a place to enjoy your drink.

Compass coffee has a special atmosphere, and the guys are very kind. The coffee is great.

This is a lovely coffeeshop with two spacious high standing bar areas to work at. Although the smell of coffee as well as the potential mold from the hundreds of coffee bean canisters renders half of the front of the store as an area that I would not recommend sitting or standing for extended periods of time with proliferation of candida fungus. The loud music also makes it difficult to concentrate and catch up with friends.

Nice place to take a some drinks

Very good coffee and a nice, clean store. I look forward to hanging out here for a coffee-house-morning in the post-covid world.

If you want a simpler experience then a Starbucks with good quality coffee and interesting flavors this a strong choice. Feels like a neighborhood coffee shop even though it’s a chain.Why you should go:BALANCE! Fast, reliable, simple straightforward menu without a lot of “analysis.” The ambiance is pleasant and you get good quality coffee without feeling like you’re being shuffled through an assembly line.Why you wouldn’t go:If you want a 100 options for your coffee or if you just want your coffee within 30 seconds go elsewhere.

Excellent service, so friendly! Delicious cortado.

Great customer service and they make perfect suggestions! Beat gingerbread latte ive every had.. with oats milk.

The coffee is not bad!!! 🙄

This is the type of place you become a die hard fan of and exclusively go to for coffee after you have it for the first time. Immaculet cafe, incredibly kind staff, bomb coffee. Get the cold brew, USDA certified glass.

Coffee was good. Id drink more. But its a trip for me cuz Im like 3 counties away but when Im there Id drink it.

Good coffee, no wait

One of the best around!

Gourmet coffee at a pretty decent price. Worth the extra dollar, certainly.

Cute little shop. Friendly staff. Ordered chai latte. Looked totally white. This is NOT chai. It is nothing more than foamed milk and cinnamon flavoring (think Brachs red cinnamon candy or RedHots melted in milk) and nothing else. For 5.25, it had better be some version of CHAI not Creme of cinnamon latte.

A consistent go to for a very solid roast.

Iced chai latte was too sweet, but mocha was good. Nice vibe, seems very clean and open.

Nice. Cozy. Great Coffee. I still need to try their Nitro cold brew but the Latte alone earns the 5 stars. 🙂

Good coffee and baked goods. But Poor quality small cups and lids. Burned myself trying to carry cup. Small cup lid came loose and spilled out all over sidewalk.

Amazing coffee! Love the inside vibes too! There are plenty of outlets and space everywhere to work/study.

Good coffee. The decor is too clean and gives off the feeling of being pretentious.

Excellent coffee and snack bars

I get there coffee all the time now and for home.

The customer service was good

Great coffee and seating!

Great drinks!

Latte is very 😋

Excellent coffee and courteous service. . A pleasant place to hang out with a cup of coffee and cake