{"id":232418,"date":"2026-04-16T14:28:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=232418"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:28:59","slug":"weird-brothers-coffee-northern-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/weird-brothers-coffee-northern-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Weird Brothers Coffee: a Herndon Staple Brewing Community, Coffee, and Compassion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"weird brothers herndon\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">bigger than beans <\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Virginia is full of coffee shops, yet Weird Brothers Coffee has carved out a space that feels distinct.&nbsp; With three locations, a focus on local partnerships, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/capital-area-food-bank-nothern-virginia-va\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strong sense of community<\/a>, the business has grown steadily over the years. Behind the in-house roasted beans and quirky drink names is the personal story of founders Kenny and Paul Olsen &#8211; the OG Weird Brothers. <strong>Read on for more about Weird Brothers and what sets this shop apart.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232428\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon.png\" alt=\"weird brothers herndon\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/weird-brothers-herndon-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Behind the Weird Story<\/h3>\n<p>Founder Paul Olsen had thought about starting a coffee shop for a long time. Paul and his brother and co-founder, Kenny, were influenced by the coffee shop culture of their hometown in the Bay Area. \u201cThey had a community, collaborative environment,\u201d he said, plus on-site roasting. During his time in the Army, Paul traveled throughout the world, sampling coffee and visiting coffee farms in East Africa and Ethiopia. \u201cThat just fueled the fire big time,\u201d he said, about his time overseas. \u201cIt was exciting, learning about the process from the bean all the way to the cup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paul retired from the Army in 2009 and settled in Herndon. After retiring from the Army in 2009 and finding his subsequent work as a government contractor unfulfilling, Paul decided to pursue something that would &#8220;give back to our community and make us happy,&#8221; which was the long-imagined coffee business with his brother Kenny, who also moved to the area.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232424\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/paul-weird-brothers.png\" alt=\"paul olsen weird brothers\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/paul-weird-brothers.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/paul-weird-brothers-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/paul-weird-brothers-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/paul-weird-brothers-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/paul-weird-brothers-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/paul-weird-brothers-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As for the name, it\u2019s an homage to Paul and Kenny\u2019s childhood. \u201cWe were goofballs,\u201d Paul said. \u201cWe danced to the beat of our own drummer.\u201d Growing up, neighborhood kids called Paul and Kenny \u201cthe weird brothers,\u201d and when it came time to name the business, they didn\u2019t overthink it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/all-about-great-falls-grange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For Nearly a Century, This Great Falls Building has Been a Community Hub<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>They also made a conscious decision to reject the typical \u201ccookie-cutter, pretentious coffee house\u201d vibe. \u201cWe wanted our coffee business to have personality,\u201d Paul said. You can see the influence in the sci-fi-inspired drink names, the fun mix of art on display from local artists, and the lineup of other local businesses whose products are sold at the shops.<\/p>\n<p>The business officially launched in late 2015, starting with a coffee truck in early 2016. By 2017, they opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Herndon\u2019s Sunset Business Park\u2014where they still roast all their beans today. As the business was growing, Kenny was privately struggling with addiction. He died in 2017 from an overdose.\u201cIt was a shock\u2026 I didn\u2019t understand the depth of his struggles,\u201d Paul said.<\/p>\n<h3>More Than Coffee<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most important parts of Weird Brothers isn\u2019t on the menu. Inside the shop, customers will find free Narcan and fentanyl testing kits available, no questions asked. The impact has been real &#8211; customers have shared that they\u2019ve used Narcan from the shop to save friends and family members.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative came from Paul\u2019s partnership with the Reston-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecaf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Atwood Foundation<\/a>, and it\u2019s directly tied to Kenny\u2019s story. Founder Ginny Atwood also lost her brother to an overdose. The foundation is dedicated to recovery and to erasing the stigma surrounding the opioid addiction crisis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232426\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/narcan-weird-brothers.png\" alt=\"narcan weird brothers\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/narcan-weird-brothers.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/narcan-weird-brothers-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/narcan-weird-brothers-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/narcan-weird-brothers-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/narcan-weird-brothers-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/narcan-weird-brothers-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe offer hope with no judgment,\u201d Paul said. It\u2019s a quiet but powerful extension of the shop\u2019s mission\u2014and a way to carry Kenny\u2019s legacy forward. For Paul, the initiative is a way to honor Kenny&#8217;s legacy. \u201cHe was the biggest-hearted, kindest, most giving person ever,\u201d he said. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What to Order<\/h3>\n<p>With such a large menu, and rotating seasonal specials, it\u2019s hard to stick to just one order. Paul said that he\u2019s a purist and prefers a straightforward cold brew. For a hot drink, he likes the Cortado for its smaller milk-to-espresso ratio. For flavored drinks, he likes the Potions Master latte, which combines chocolate, hazelnut, and a hint of cinnamon, and is also a nod to his love for Harry Potter fandom (<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fairfax Girl<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can confirm this drink\u2019s tastiness).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>See more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/meadowlark-gardens-is-a-destination-for-all-seasons-in-vienna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meadowlark Gardens is a Destination for All Seasons in Vienna<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Weird Brothers also partners with several Northern Virginia businesses. Baked goods come from The Bakeshop Republic, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/the-difference-baker-fairfax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Difference Baker<\/a>, and Midnight Treats Cookies, while <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/empanadas-mendoza-opens-reston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empanadas Mendoza<\/a> supplies savory options. River Sea Chocolates and Dominion Tea contribute specialty products. The shops also carry candles and other small goods made by local vendors.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The art on the walls is from local artists and most of it is for sale. Each location hosts a variety of events, and the business is a regular sponsor of local organizations, schools, and charities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232425\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/menu-weird-brothers.png\" alt=\"menu weird brothers\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/menu-weird-brothers.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/menu-weird-brothers-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/menu-weird-brothers-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/menu-weird-brothers-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/menu-weird-brothers-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/menu-weird-brothers-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, there are three Weird Brothers locations throughout Northern Virginia, with more to come. Two are in Herndon, including the original Roasting Factory location, and another in Worldgate Plaza. The third location is in Leesburg. In early 2026, the team opened up franchise opportunities, so there may be more Weird throughout Northern Virginia soon. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Weird Brothers Coffee has three locations: Worldgate Centre at 13035 A Worldgate Drive in Herndon (Sunday -Thursday 7PM &#8211; 4PM;&nbsp; Friday + Saturday 7AM &#8211; 6PM); The Roasting Factory at 321 Sunset Park Drive in Herndon (daily 6AM &#8211; 6PM), and Leesburg Village at 1601 Village Market Blvd SE #122 in Leesburg (Sunday -Thursday 7PM &#8211; 4PM;&nbsp; Friday + Saturday 7AM &#8211; 6PM).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram <\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse. 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