South Block

the beans here taste like someone actually gives a damn. south block sits on n lee street in alexandria, where the coffee hits different than the chain spots dotting every corner. you can tell within three sips that this isn't mass-produced mediocrity dressed up with fancy names. regulars know what they're getting. consistency that comes from caring, not corporate training manuals. the baristas pull shots like they're making coffee for themselves, which honestly, they probably are. that 4.5-star rating from 464 google reviews didn't happen by accident. alexandria has plenty of places to grab caffeine. but south block understands that good coffee isn't just fuel. it's the difference between starting your day and actually beginning it. the steam rises from your cup carrying the kind of rich, complex scent that reminds you why people fell in love with coffee in the first place. not because it wakes you up, but…