点评:We came to visit the historic area of Fredericksburg on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 on our journey of driving through Virginia. Found a parking spot, wanting a midday cup of coffee. Right across the street we spotted the Hyperion on the corner.
-NOTE: Hyperion in Greek mythology was one of 12 Titan children of Gaia.-
When we entered I was impressed with the design and could see that this was a very old building but had been nicely updated. I wondered about the narrow balcony above and thought it may be new. I was wrong, because I saw an old photo displayed, and it is all original and used to be what looks like a tobacco shop in the old days. The full purpose of the balcony is not understood. Coffee here is very good and they also have pastries and other goodies. In the main room seating is limited, but there is an attached room with more space and there are stairs to a 2nd floor. We did not explore it. I would highly recommend this place when visiting here.
翻译:2025年5月28日,星期三,我们驾车穿越弗吉尼亚州,来到弗雷德里克斯堡的历史街区。我们找到了一个停车位,想喝杯午间咖啡。就在街对面,我们看到了街角的Hyperion酒店。
——注:在希腊神话中,Hyperion是盖亚十二泰坦之子之一。——
进门时,我对它的设计印象深刻,看得出这是一栋非常古老的建筑,但经过了精心翻新。我好奇地想,楼上那个狭窄的阳台可能是新建的。但我错了,因为我看到过一张老照片,它完全是原有的,在过去看起来像是一家烟草店。阳台的用途目前尚不清楚。这里的咖啡很棒,还有糕点和其他小吃。主厅座位有限,但有一个更宽敞的附属房间,还有通往二楼的楼梯。我们没有进去参观。我强烈推荐大家来这里参观。