Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"This is by far the best maid cafe I have been to! All the maids have their own personalities and all are so precious and lovely! It's so cute to see..."

Andrew R

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Calabash Tea & Tonic

"Friendly and knowledgeable tea choices, and some delicious vegan snacks available! Can't wait until you return fully to..."

Blachy Davila

"Need some tea with a splash of care and love this is your place. The vegan options for food are made to order and flavorful too. Grab a seat with a..."

taunja pegues

"This is my favorite neighborhood go-to place for a quick bite to eat, great vibes and atmosphere, and they even have great small gifts for purchases...."

Leila Bournes

"Very cool spot, with nice energy and special attention to the customer..."

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Michael Zetts

Zeke's Coffee Of Dc

Broad Branch

"The employees and manager are so kind! It is a boutique market (wine/beer, baked goods, fresh bread, candy, deli). Highly..."

Maham Ahmed

"We stayed at an Airbnb close by and this was truly a hidden gem! We went here for a prepared meal and snacks and we ended up visiting every day. They..."

Annette Fleming

"Crab sandwich is very good. Reasonably priced for crab too. Great service behind deli counter and..."

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"Amazing neighborhood market for groceries, prepared food, catering, and of course deli..."

Matthew Radomski

"This is definitely one of my favorite little spots to go to when I need a quick..."

Aaron Pough

"I have always loved the quality and service of Broad Branch Market! Tracy the manager is always kind to me and everyone else who works there is..."

Asher Puth

"the food is AMAZING i love the bagels and muffins they are always so..."

Carina Palomino

"best chocolate chip cookie ive ever eaten..."

Toby Zapruder

"Love this little market! Great spot for a sandwich or ice cream. This place is a neighborhood treasure and I'm so happy to see someone took on..."

Jeff H

"I absolutely adore this place!! The ice cream is to die for and the brownies are my favorite. The foods are new every day which adds so much to this..."

Maddie Nusbaum

Catania Bakery

"A local and historic gem. Come on Friday or Saturday mornings from 730-1030, the rest of the time they're just for delivery / catering. The..."

Joe Brophy

"An adorable place! The owner is a very sweet person who will give you excellent food recommendations. The croissants are also pretty darn good. Try..."

Anna Turo

"Catania Bakery is a small shop only open Saturday mornings for pastry and bread (they primarily do wholesale during the week). The croissants are..."

Shelbi Svoboda

"I love this place is open only twice a week Friday and Saturday for a few hours each day. If you’re in the area I only recommended to stop bye All..."

Eli

"The only thing that gets me up early on Saturday mornings is the promise of quality bread and other pastries from Catania. The owners and the patrons..."

Charles Ryan Lowe

"The highlight of my Saturday mornings! Delicious pastries and bread. The owner also takes the time to know his newer customers, and the loyal..."

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"Best Authentic Italian Bakery in DC. Very personal family run business, they bake for restaurants or sell by the loaf. My family has been going here..."

We've Got A Lot

"NOT open on Fridays. This would be a very enthusiastic 5 rating if they kept their hours updated. I took time off work to come here to get supplies..."

Sue D

"Catania Bakery is a historic bakery in Truxton Circle that opened in 1932 when the area was largely Italian. The bakers from Sicily baked breads to..."

Austin Graff

"I will certainly be back!! A community gem, happy to have found them. Unless you're doing wholesale, then it's primarily Friday and Saturday mornings..."

Sheneil Black

"The best bakery in DC! All of the Italian restaurants use their bread. Open to public on..."

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"Truly a hidden gem and historic treasure in DC - hard to find family run bakeries like this anywhere in the city (or in the country) these days, so..."

Paul Lee

"Catania & Catania is really helpful with my case and always available for any questions that I had. Would recommend this..."

Hung Nguyen

"I ❤ this place. Walk there every Saturday morning. Best croissants ever! Soft favorable and..."

Alelia Hill

"So friendly, so cool!! Such good pastries. W-O-W..."

alex bendix

"Friendly people, somewhat random hour. Their biscotti are pretty good. But if you want the full selection of breads and cookies, come early in the..."

Peng Yichao

"My grandmother lived near the baker when I was a kid in the 70s. I'm my opinion, they have the best tasting bread with a nice soft..."

KA

"Authentic Italian baked goods by wonderful people. You cannot get this stuff in a super market. It tastes like..."

Fred Castro

Tynan Coffee And Tea

"We stopped in for breakfast before shopping and how scrumptious! My husband ordered the smokehouse sandwich and WOW. The jalapeño cheddar bread was..."

Coral Medina

"If you are looking to support a local coffee shop and stop giving your money to conglomerates like Starbucks, this is the place! Besides the great..."

Ana Carolina Massoni

"Surprised that the aggregate rating for this place isn't 5 star. I came here about 5-10 times and each time was incredibly happy with my coffee and..."

Zachary Reshovsky

"Good Farmhouse sandwich. Decent Lox bagel. Ambiance is nice inside though it is a bit warm in the interior, which makes it a little uncomfortable...."

Heath

"My first time here. Having my dog groomed at PetCo directly across the street. These folks are throwin’ down up in here! Good coffee, great food,..."

Darlene Grant

"Love this place!! Conveniently located, good coffee, and really nice atmosphere. (Just wish it was open longer - ideally til 5 or even into the..."

Nash Keyes

"I come here fairly often and the staff is always so pleasant. There's a good variety of drinks offered and every food item I have tried is delicious!..."

Christan Stager

"When I move into a neighborhood, I really try to become a part of the community. My favorite thing to do is find coffee shops to try out and meet the..."

Herbert Meisner

"Such a great stop on my way to brunch. Conveniently located just outside the West exit of Columbia Heights metro. Healthy options including beetroot..."

Helkei Hemminger

"Made a quick stop into Tynan during our trip to DC pre-pandemic. Nothing too memorable, but I do recall it being really close to the bus stop, which..."

Shey Wilkin

"Creative coffee and baked good selection, vegan options, reasonably quiet atmosphere. I’ve been there twice and everything is good, service is..."

Catherine Pajic

"It's a fine coffee shop, not my favorite but nothing wrong with..."

Collin Charles

"Best latte in DC, hands down. They actually understand that brewing certain coffees at particular temperatures makes a difference. Also great tea..."

Sundi Myint

"They have a lot of interesting drinks to try out if you're feeling adventurous, but even if you're down for the standard vibe this place does it well..."

Triton Marks

"It's exactly what you need if you look ok for a laid back place with decent coffee and great breakfast options...."

Piotr Prokopowicz

Cafe Collage

96/100 (1160 ratings)

"What a great restaurant and staff!! Every dish and cocktail was done perfectly. Green beans never tasted so good. Chicken kabobs were spicy. Portions..."

Conrad

"Compass Rose was very eclectic, unique, and interesting atmosphere. Be aware that reservations are helpful as it's busy all the time, even at the..."

Chrissy B

"What can I say about Compass Rose? The place is absolutely adorable. It just has a cozy, warm fill throughout with service to match and food that..."

Jay Horowitz

"I came here for brunch with a friend, and I was blown away by the diversity of cuisines offered at one brunch spot! We ordered four plates between..."

Sai Sreenivasan

"Delicious, delicious food with amazing attentive service. We did the tour of the world prefixe menu. We subbed out the watermelon salad for green..."

Denise McMahon

"Did a tour around the world with a table of 6 and everything was perfect. Nico is the best server we could have asked for, the food was delicious,..."

Zola Polynice

"I liked it . The idea is great buuuuut , I think is really difficult to be good in so many kind of food. They offer food for many different countries..."

Jessy De León

"With my wife we had the around the world food and wine menus. Overall food is good but they could take much more from the concept. The good: 1)..."

Francisco Santibañez

"Food was alright, but what made me want to come back was the amazing waitress! She wore a mask (love a Covid conscious queen!) and had glasses. But..."

Grace Reeder

"I adore this restaurant in D.C. It ranks high on my list of favorites. The cuisine is delightful, and I love the opportunity to savor diverse flavors..."

Lewis Cardenas

"The highlight of our DC trip. The food here was incredible. We especially liked the lamb chops (with the whipped red pepper spread), the spice bag,..."

Matt Cooley

"Amazing food, wide range of tastes and styles. Food, drinks, and service were..."

Jonathan

"What a delicious and delightful experience! So glad we picked “Tour of the world”. Some dishes I’d never think to order were extremely good..."

Natalia Pavlova

"This was truly a special meal while visiting DC. Everything we ate was delicious, but we especially enjoyed the Picante Paloma’s, the Khachapuri..."

Hannah Heinzekehr

"A really cute restaurant with pretty amazing food. The skewers are delicious and goes really nice with the cous cous that adds a little more texture..."

Uyen Nguyen

"One of my favorite places to eat in DC with an ever changing menu filled with foods from all across the globe. Always some new and interesting to try..."

Rebecca Kaufman

"I had a great experience here. My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary. The around the world food package was great. It was a new and fun..."

QDior

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Philz Coffee

"Truly the best coffee I’ve had this year. Just a regular brewed coffee was a taste sensation here. Not cheap but wow what a difference from the..."

Renee von Behren

"Fantastic coffee, hand made one cup at a time. Tell them how much cream and sugar to add, and you’ll walk away happy. I recommend Philtered Soul,..."

J Pier

"I tried Philz in the bay area once and was obsessed. I live in Chicago so it's been a struggle to live there without Philz. When I visited DC,..."

Adnan Baleh

"We had two Tesora coffees and the Philz iced tea. All were great. Gourmet stuff way better than most chain stores. The mint in the ice tea was very..."

B. Mansouri

"What a great find. This coffee shop has plenty of options and great tasting coffee. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the decor is cute. In..."

Tania B

"On a DC coffee trek and this is our only return place so far. Baristas walk you through the many handmade blends. Favorite so far Dancing Waters with..."

David Cooksey

"Great staff, good coffee, multiple options but little pricey overall good place to..."

hari krishna

"Spacious Dupont location of Philz. Lots of seating (bar, with table, just chair) in a really fun, eclectic space, as expected with Philz. Quality of..."

Peyton Doyle

"I used to get Philz a lot when living back in CA. So happy to see Philz here! I like the Turkish delight and mint mojito the..."

Cristine C

"Really great coffee. The baristas were friendly. Following covid restrictions properly. Bought a bag of coffee beans to bring home as well as..."

Kathryn Hutter

"I tried the Philharmonic coffee that comes with mint leaves and the Philz bagel. The coffee was smooth and aromatic. The bagel comes with cream..."

Oscar Lara

"Nice coffee shop, used to try it in SFO. Recommendation: ice mint coffee Just next to the metro station,Dupont circle, very convenient to get a..."

siobhan han

"A really nice little chain! I'm a country bumpkin, so I hadn't heard of it, but it has a great variety of coffee and a pretty homey atmosphere, which..."

S N

"A spacious, clean, and friendly environment with GREAT coffee. So happy they're now located in Washington, D.C., but I really which they will open..."

Tee M

"great location, friendly staff. there is plenty of room inside so don’t worry about not finding a..."

Christopher Yandell

Bon Matcha

Compass Coffee

95/100 (1306 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a perfect spot for a morning or afternoon cup of brew. The cafe has a light and airy feel due to its large bay windows, skylights, and simple..."

Cheryl Morris

"TLDR: Tasty coffee that did not disappoint. Variety of options and plenty of space. Definitely recommend. First Impression: Not great. But it was..."

Eric Mishne

"Cute coffee shop I stumbled across walking around the city. They have breakfast items as well as drinks. Wide variety of coffee, teas, & juices. The..."

Alena B

"OCT UPDATE: water pouring out of bathroom faucet with knobs turned to off position. PLEASE REPAIR PLUMBING. Thank you. big fan of Compass on 7th but..."

Bunny

"Great drinks served by amazing baristas and the ambiance is perfect. Always enjoy my visits, I wish I could go more often but I am only around during..."

Vinicius Jesus

"Super friendly and tasty coffee. Pastries were decent (not patisserie amazing or anything but good). Lots of dog owners walking in, great atmosphere...."

William McKenzie III

"This was my first visit to a Compass Coffee but definitely not my last. My peach/mango drink and cheddar/chives scone were amazing. The staff was..."

Alisha Paige Johnson

"ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! Hands down Compass has the best nitro brew. This location is the one that I go to most. The staff is friendly, professional,..."

Rojyar Poozesh

"My favorite coffee joint everrr! Each location just has great people, the best tasting coffee of course, and good vibes. When I come here the..."

Mary O’Neill

"Never been to a coffee spot that asked me how I spelled my name. This craziness might have made my weekend. And the almond butter latte is..."

Susana V

Coffee Nature

"A Cozy Spot for Coffee Enthusiasts! This cafe had already garnered quite a reputation for its exceptional coffee and inviting ambiance. The menu..."

Hailey L

"Amazing neighborhood shop. I come here a lot to just relax or get my favorite pastries. The staff are very accommodating and nice. Sometimes there is..."

August Teller

"I love this place so much. I've been coming here for years, and I can confidently say it's the best locally owned coffee shop in the upper NW region...."

Danielle Tobb

"I love this coffee shop so much! Most beautiful latte art and they have the cutest mugs. It’s a small business that puts so much effort into..."

Laura Koye

"Friendly little coffee shop! Not very big, but great service..."

Sean Gruber

"A a cozy space with a good amount of seeing room. They have a decent selection of drinks and many teas on offer. I was able to set up shop with my..."

Kayla Hyland

"Hands down the best espresso milk drinks in the area. Lattes, cortados, all excellent. Perfectly silky steamed milk and delicious espresso. Breakfast..."

Bryan Levi

"Plenty of outdoor sits to enjoy the weather & neighborhood. The indoor space was cozy as well. Variety of snack/meal choices. Iced latte was made to..."

SuJung Lee

"Great menu, and super tasty espresso! And the art on the wall was super Cool! Big props to whoever had the little TV running showing the World..."

Joaquin Muñoz

"Love this place! Morning, lunch, or afternoon the vibes are always calm and upbeat. Perfect environment for relaxing or working. The coffee is..."

Brian Phelps

Calabash Tea And Tonic

94/100 (1107 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Unique neighborhood tea shop with so much more to offer. I had a delicious Matcha Maca and a Spinach pastry (so good, just the right amount of..."

Marcelle M (Traveling Miles)

"Such an incredible experience! From the owner, the staff, to the healing options. They treated Me and Mother so kindly and with patience. Thank you!..."

Jaime Harris

"This teahouse is nothing short of amazing!!! One of my favorite places in DC! The owner is sweet, knowledgeable, and passionate about wellness, the..."

Teneele Bruce

"Attended a waist bead pop up shop here awhile back. Really love the intimate atmosphere. People from all walks of like (it seemed) congregate for..."

Tori Strickland

"Forgot to write my review.😯 I finally got a chance to visit the infamous Calabash Tea and meet the beloved Sunyatta Amen. She was amazingly..."

K Hicks

"At Calabash Tea & Tonic each customer is given a warm reception. Recommendations for both food and beverage are expertly offered upon request based..."

Gerry Thomas

"It's a vibe.... Had the pleasure of visiting DC from the Va Beach area and went to this tea room on 02/25/23. I did a little research online and..."

Keda Keda

"When I called to ask if they were open, the owner immediately replied, “Fall through, boo!” And I knew in that moment, I was headed to the right..."

Sydney Browne

"Great place to come lounge and relax. Living room ambiance with vegan/organic food & tea selection. I've been here twice & both times had a great..."

Sergio Portillo

"Calabash is the best! When you come to Calabash, the team will ask you how you’re feeling to help direct you to a healing drink. They also have..."

Bec

Columbia Heights Coffee

"Awesome neighborhood modern diner. Can be busy during peak brunch hours but everything I’ve tried here is delicious. Can also walk in for quick..."

Ben Multak

"Get the booth next to the window and you won’t be disappointed but all the people watching opportunities. Good food. Friendly staff. Cool..."

Timothy Torres

"This was a really cool place to visit. Food was very delicious. We ordered Huevos Rancheros and Stuffed French Toast plus we had mimosas. There was a..."

Kristina McNeely

"Great local brunch spot. Layed back atmosphere.. not terribly fqncy but good service and good breakfast food... good spot for coffee and a pastry to..."

Yazie Wynn

"No wait, very spacious and tidy. Everyone was great. First time here and we definitely enjoyed it. Everything tasted..."

Stephanie Loyd

"Hash Brown bowl is very filling! Restaurant is clean. We did have to wait quite a bit to actually get our order in and receive our food. All in all..."

abdiel blas

"Good food. Had a ham and cheese croissant and tasted my cousins breakfast burrito. Drinks are also good, tried a green smoothie and fall latte. ..."

Miracle Reason

La Colombe Coffee Roaster

93/100 (1609 ratings)

"This place has one of the best coffees that we've had in DC. The draft coffee is amazingly smooth and creamy. The coffee is fragrant and thoroughly..."

Yixia Huang

"La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of my favorite coffee chains. I enjoy getting coffee to go there as well as drinking it on-site. They usually serve..."

Katherine Melnyk

"Visiting from out of town and I have never had the pleasure of tasing la Colombe coffee , except a can ! YUM !!! I was sad however the barista forgot..."

Tia Blackwell

"Delicious and tasty coffee with yummy butter croissant! I wish they toast the croissant and it could be more delicious than ever before! But, it’s..."

Ali PK

"Hidden on Blagden Alley NW in DC, but it is easy walk to get to if staying in the area. This is locate down a neighborhood alley and not easily..."

Daniel Grove

"The cold brew here is superior. What I appreciate most about this shop vs the 99 others is the attention to detail: they offer oat milk, cream, and..."

Stephanie Enaje

"A boutique coffee shop hidden in the city. I tried a Pumpkin croissant with shape of a muffin that was..."

Rodolfo D

"Great staff!! Pastries and coffee are delicious but the barista(s) are the icing on the cake…. all very friendly and obliging. They don’t get..."

Velvet M

"Nice place for a coffee and pastries. Stopped here for a morning coffee. Was quickly served. Spacious, with good number of tables and chairs to enjoy..."

R.I. Mar

"One of the most delicious lattes I have ever had. I am big on coffee, and I highly recommend this place. Blagden Alley is a nice place to see—which..."

Derya Ipek Eroglu

Tyber Creek Wine Bar & Kitchen

"Delicious drinks, great service, excellent staff! The menu has a wide array of options. My favorites are the lamb shoulder and stuffed peppers. We've..."

David Magida

"Rosé on tap, what's not to like about this place?! We had the deviled eggs and dates from the HH menu and they were so good!!! Of course we also had..."

Miri Potter

"This place took my palate to a new level. From the bottomless Rose on tap too all of the amazing flavors in each bite. Love this..."

Erika Grossman

"Excellent wood grilled food and very gracious staff -- will go back..."

Kate Jacobs

"Very cozy space, great ambiance, delicious food that would make me come again. Service is outstanding which makes the experience just about..."

Sarmad Asif

"Service was expiditious, friendly, and attentive. Food was delicious, dessert too. Wine selection wide. Cost between $$ and $$$. Just go there and..."

Christine Shaver

"Awesome wine selection and unique, tasty food. The atmosphere is cozy and charming. The happy hour "bites" selection is fantastic and reasonably..."

Emily Bauer

"You've got repeat customers with our group! Everything about our brunch was ON POINT 👌🏼 And on a side note.... the cinnamon rolls are to die..."

Dougie Meyer

"Great neighborhood restaurant and bar! Friendly service and..."

Tammy Britt

"Best new D.C. Restaurant! Check it out! 84 T Street NW! Simply..."

Kim Damewood

"Brunch was great ! The poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce was a..."

Erika Peace

"Brunch was great! I had the breakfast platter during Sunday brunch! Didn’t wait at all for a table outside. Beautiful way to start my Sunday and..."

Ashley Bascombe

"An exceptional neighborhood bistro! As soon as I walked in I could tell this spot was a local gem. Everyone within was smiling and chatting happily...."

Brandon Barnett

"Really great service and food. Best brunch I've had in..."

Chase M

"Nice quiet wine bar in Bloomingdale. Great low key escape after a tough day for a nice drink and meat/cheese plate. Friendly staff and weekend happy..."

Marisa Sterling-Abram

"Went for brunch and the food was so good. Vegetarian friendly. Looks like it would also be a great spot for dinner and sitting outside when it's..."

Maggie Burns

"This is a fantastic brunch spot, especially if you are looking for bottomless options. They offer a bottomless rosé, which is super unique and also..."

Ethan Starkey

"4th visit. Service is always great; it's obvious they take what they do seriously. Food is always tasty; some of the dinner options are truly great...."

Victor Barry

"With a spinning wood-fire oven in the background, the atmosphere inside is relaxing, hip, and clean. Nice outdoor patio but nothing out of the..."

Rebekah Grant

"Gosh I love this place. The owner is so sweet and the food great. They did such a great job changing this place from a lack-luster space into..."

John Coplen

"The breakfast burrito and cinnamon rolls were fantastic. They did great wine specials for International Women's Day featuring Women winemakers. I..."

Susan Blair

"One of the nicest patios in DC to sip wine! And it's all about the brunch - cinnamon rolls + bagels w/ lox + rose + patio = heaven. Also, shout out..."

Emma Dillon

"Tyber Creek is a bright oasis in the already cool neighborhood of Bloomingdale. Just off the main street, Tyber Creek Wine Bar and Kitchen is a..."

Austin Graff

"Came in on a Tuesday evening for an impromptu date with my mom and we loved it! Shared the PEI Mussels (amaze), stuffed piquillo peppers (I’m..."

Ariana Glantz

"Thrice, now... First was for brunch with my brother and his girlfriend (Manhattanites and service industry veterans) and two date nights. At brunch..."

Angelow Three

"Wow, so impressed. Great food, very friendly staff and awesome atmosphere. Can't believe they just opened based on how smooth our experience was. We..."

Tobias Arff

Swampoodle

"Good food and great neighborhood spot with outdoor seating. Good menu, the tacos were very good and drink list is pretty..."

Courtney Morris

"Nice place to have a good time friend &family.. Also good hospitality, the staff very friendly& good..."

Aynalem Muluneh

"Cozy dog-friendly spot next to the farmer's..."

Oren Kessler

"Great neighborhood..."

Michael McCarraher

"Unfortunately this place..."

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Compass Coffee

"Always a good experience at Compass. Flavorful beans, not overly roasted (as can be the taste from SBX). Service is attentive and I love that I can..."

Joey Mollica

"From Canada and came twice! Very nice atmosphere and great coffee! I wouldn’t recommend the mint cold brew but the workers were very accommodating...."

Carly Sherlock

"Great coffee shop with decent pastries, courteous and efficient staff. No significant wait in the morning during the week as they are quite quick in..."

Jefe Bato

"Really friendly staff, clean and bright interior, and good..."

Justin Kramm

"I've been stopping by Compass Coffee on my way to work as it's directly on my route. Really the only rhyme or reason I chose it over the multitude of..."

Raquel Aguilera

"I enjoy visiting Compass Coffee. The decaf Americano is very good, and I love the pastries (chocolate croissant or morning glory..."

Cheyenne Sutton

"Stopped in for a quick coffee. Afternoon drip tasted a little overcooked but really enjoyed the atmosphere and fancy mixed..."

Vica V. K.

"This is my favorite coffee shop in the city. The espresso is infinitely better than other places (especially big chains) and the service is always..."

Ron Haskell

"Good place to have coffee. We tried cappuccino, cold chocolate and mocha. Everything was good. They accept cash but only if paid in exact..."

Bela Mehta

"From the moment I stepped through the doors of Compass Coffee, I was greeted by the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a warm, inviting..."

Stefan Mitikj

"This is my second time visiting this Compass location and I now love coming in here! One of the baristas, Lo, remembered my name after only meeting..."

Shelby Kennedy

"Compass coffee has the coffee industry approach, however if you to want society stand out as the top two in the Country; you have to grab the mindset..."

Mr. Scott (MrInk67)

"Great DC chain for coffee and snacks. Traditional coffee offerings with some fun additions like Mint Cold Brew. This location is across the street..."

Catherine Terilli

"Great espresso and more importantly Amazing service ! The two ladies working this moment are superstars . I saw them diffuse a long line while giving..."

Alexandria Figueroa

"Really good coffee at a decent price. They had plenty of options too. I got a regular single shot of espresso with a plain croissant. The croissant..."

Brittany Zander

"Place are so open and cool Coffee was excellent We order ( flat white ) and ( black coffee ) If I visit WashingtonDC again for sure will visit this..."

Saeed Althabahi

Modern Times Coffeehouse

Grace Street Coffee

"I am visiting my daughter and her husband from Washington, Missouri. I have gone to Grace Street Coffee twice, and found it to be a relaxing, and..."

Doug Light

"Lovely place with an amazing staff! The decor is very welcoming and appealing to have great conversations while having a cup of..."

Emilio Belem

"Really good quality latte. Smooth and velvety. Loved the space and the fact there was a juice and sandwich place inside as well. Will be going back..."

Alex Johnson-Ramorè

"Hands down, best coffee in the DMV. Awesome space and great..."

Anton Vanas

"Good location for breakfast or lunch. There are multiple vendors inside including South Block juice shop, Bakeshop bakery & Green Almond Pantry. The..."

christopher paprocki

Elle Dc

91/100 (3391 ratings)

"The owners of Elle made a strategic hire recruiting Hot Chef Brad Deboy from DC's Michelin's 1 Star Blue Duck Tavern. The food is top notch at a..."

Robert Petris

"Wonderful friendly staff. Amazing food. Nice beverage selection. Perfect place to celebrate Mother’s..."

Shari Goyne Marchetti

"The food is off the charts amazing. I could be a vegetarian if I ate at Elle for all my meals! Service is superb. Drinks delish. Bread is out of this..."

Joiwind Ronen

"Delighted to have this gem in the hood!! Friendly people. Delicious food. Beautiful design. Welcome, Elle. We’ll be seeing you A..."

Alicia DaCosta Sokol

"I tried the food, the coffee, the cocktails... and i am in Love. They are perfecting everything on a daily... it’s a great addition to this..."

LouLou Ooldouz Ghelichkhani

"Stopped for the first time when we spotted customers inside what had long been the empty shuttered Hellers; we tried a blueberry scone and a ginger..."

Geraldine Otremba

"Every detail has been taken care of. A true gem hidden..."

Bill Goldman

"What you'd expect from these folks. It's..."

Asa Foss

"I've never enjoyed much of urban culture and normal foods made to be unique, though I can say that the atmosphere were very respectful and the..."

Deity

"We are so happy that Ellē made our wedding cake. Since our venue was providing dessert as part of a three-course meal to our guests, we wanted a..."

Katie Wallner

"Elle has such a beautiful space to meet up with friends or enjoy solo! Their staff is super friendly and welcoming. I tried their BBQ Tempeh burger..."

Suhey Ortega

"The breakfast sandwich is fantastic!!! And good coffee too. I haven’t eaten dinner here in a long time so I’ll have to come back to dine soon...."

Philippa Pham Hughes

"Fantastic! We loved everything we ordered. The halibut was divine. The vegetable forward options were excellent, and the sourdough bread was..."

David K.

"Be warned! They automatically add a 20% gratuity. I don't understand why restaurants have to do this. Just raise the price of their food. The tip..."

Christopher Lew

"Delicious food! Ellē is a popular breakfast/lunch spot in mt. pleasant that I’ve been wanting to try. We came on a Saturday morning so it was..."

Anushka M

"Insta @dmv_reels Their coffee is amazing! Love their latte. There is no Wifi in this place. I want to try their lunch/dinner. Awesome local..."

SJ Yoon

"Great date night spot. Everything we tried was delicious! Service was top..."

Daniel da Silva

"Delightful place. Old diner look and feel but really tastefully prepared food. Staff were simply dressed, very attentive and helpful. The four of us..."

Doug Larsen

"Enjoyed an incredible 4 course dinner and good drink pairings, further complemented with some exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly service. 1st..."

Saminda Wijegunawardena

"Expansive cafe with plenty of seating and unique lattes. I can never resist a good flavored latte and this was the first time I'd seen Peach Cobbler..."

Slex

"Most interesting dining experience. We got the 5-course set menu. Loved the stuffed fish dish! But some of the dishes lack..."

Sabrina H

"The food was great when we came for dinner. The 10% service fee is very confusing. We didn’t know how much to tip on top of that. Going to dinner..."

Lauren Smith

"Nice spot to pick up a coffee to go. They have a better feel than Tatte since it’s a local coffee shop/restaurant. My current favorite drink is..."

m rivera

"Ellē is a great place for breakfast! You order at the counter, no problem to find a table. Atmosphere and Ambiance is neat and comfortable. The..."

Christian Mai

"Great experience, super friendly staff—they gave me a baguette for the road as I was leaving too which was interesting. I love that they pay a..."

Susanna Mostaghim

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Dog Tag Bakery

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"Love this non-profit bakery and their mission. Stop by for baked goods and coffee in the morning and know you’re supporting a good cause. Some..."

Reed

"Delicious baked goods that are peanut free. My nephew has a peanut allergy and he was wonderfully overwhelmed with the options. The apple pie,..."

Tara Wright

"Lovely, patriotic themed, and inviting bakery. The coffee is outstanding and the baked goods are awesome. Cranberry-apple muffins are generous and..."

greg nyhus

"I loved it! The staff was super nice and efficient. The space well clean and had a nice bathroom. Everything was wheelchair accessible including the..."

Rebecca Opiela

"🔥 Matcha cherry muffin with cherries inside 🔥 and their chocolate zucchini mini bread is very chocolate rich! Great loose leaf tea selection...."

Sophia T

"What a wonderful place to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy with a delicious desert or sandwich. Their decor is lovely. We went for a special Comedy..."

Maritza Cooper

"Crossed the street from Chiais to get a delicious Blondie and roasted coffee after my vegetarian taco. Great vibe and mission helping..."

Tim Counihan

"Coffee and cakes are so good! The place is very clean and..."

Richard C Chang

"What's better than a bakery that makes delicious baked good? A bakery that's also a nonprofit that supports and helps disabled veterans to get their..."

Master Maggie Li

"Pretty good! Breakfast sandwiches were tasty. The quiche was very good. Crusty and cheesy. Coffee was as to be..."

John Toth

"Went on a tour around Georgetown today! The last stop on the tour...Dog Tag Bakery! Awesome place to visit! Enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie! DOG..."

Laura Foreman

"Amazing bakery. My daughter has a server peanut/tree nut allergy and never gets these type of fresh treats. She loved everything she got to try. A..."

Ron Harshman

"My son had a birthday cake made for me from this bakery. I really wanted a layered dark chocolate cake this year and man did they deliver! The cake..."

Ted Langley

"First time visit, love the setup, food and the story behind this bakery, such a great cause. Plus open mic..."

Donna Milne

"Lovely place! Try the cold latte and the thyme honey biscuits. The staff is pleasant and..."

Sagar Vibhute

"Top notch pastries and such a wonderful place for those with nut allergies. Even if you don't have allergies to nuts this is worth your time, you..."

Andrew Fleming

"Cute cafe, friendly staff, and tasty food. There were a few gluten free options, ordered the frittata and it was delightful. Plenty of options for..."

Carleigh Vollbrecht

"Been going for nearly 10 years, food and options have only gotten better. Their brownies are still some of the best..."

Zachary Grieco

"it’s delicious! such a cool bakery and i highly recommend the cinnamon bun. it was..."

Charlotte Rhea

Swing's Coffee

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"Very nice coffee shop in a great location. The coffee is not as bitter as the American coffee usually is and the flavor was weak (maybe too little..."

Polina

"Absolutely amazing coffe and services with a great view if the white house with it being so close. If you are lucky, you could potentially see a..."

Tommy Smailes

"Love the coffee here and always get my light-medium roast coffee beens from here (locally roasted in Alexandria). Highly knowledgeable baristas. I..."

Margot Igland Skarpeteig

"I have buying a coffee from EF Swing anytime I come near the outlet. That makes over 30 years if I include trips to a nearby doctor’s office, sales..."

Maurice Lethbridge

"A surprising find in such a commercialized area! This is great shop. They made a perfect cappuccino which was smooth and creamy. It is a classy..."

Ben Spratt

"Swings is back at its original location. The coffee is still the best in the US apart from Little Collins in NYC. Complementary sparkling water to go..."

Michael Peters

"Swing Coffee Roasters is a roastery outside of DC in Alexandria, Virginia and this was their first DC coffee shop in the city. It's one of the..."

Austin Graff

"Cute coffee shop with excellent service! Grace and Gracie in particular are always so helpful and kind. Definitely try a London Fog if you haven’t..."

Heather Loepere

"I like this place . They have single origin coffee from Tanzania and , Costa Rica, and Ethiopia. Friendly faces . Right next to my fav place , the..."

M/ Aemilia Delroba

"One of the best coffee shops! Must visit in the DC area. Their espresso & cappuccino is very..."

Roopesh Chinnakampalli

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery

"Great place, awesome coffee and best croissant since I had them in..."

Shirley Margit MacNabb

"Phenomenal croissants! Cannot say that enough. Lovely space, great people and awesome..."

Kristi Zobel

"Best People...Best..."

Marc Palumbo

"My favorite are the hazelnut financiers.. so light, so flavorful, so..."

Ian Michael Fried

"Finally a bakery that reminds me of Tartine in..."

Pei Liao

"The place looks so nice and clean. The staff is friendly. And chocolate croissants is good. I will tey their coffee next..."

chanpen teeranon

"Without a doubt the BEST croissant in the city. And I know my croissants :) I also ordered the vanilla chiffon cake with chocolate buttercream and..."

Georgia Hoyler

"Best pastries in the city!! Seriously I always try to stop in for a bite then end up eating the entire pastry case. I especially love the croissants..."

Hannah Yoo

"Pluma is an elegant bakery that the NE didn't know we needed! The pastries are fresh and brought out of their open kitchen to the front counters..."

Shelbi Svoboda

"Great filter coffee and lemon ricotta torta. Peaceful place to sit down and relax. Easy parking..."

Mert Ulusoy

"The most delicious pastries in this location!..."

Мартын Рогозин

Presidential Scoops

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"Fun concept, solid ice cream, DC-high prices. The waffle cone was average but the ice cream was good and they give generous servings. There were..."

Kaitlyn Pehrson

"Great ice cream. I just wish they had more flavors. But ok prices and good..."

Candace M.

"Great service. Good ice cream and milkshakes. No place to sit but standing tables outside that keep you out of the..."

Kyle Getson

"Really good icecream. Well priced, small but nice..."

David Mcpherson

"ICE SCREAMING ... its just ice cream the decor seems "presidential" but its just another icecream shop moose tracks is the flavor im..."

Calib Hernandez

"I love the whimsical flavors and nod to the presidents - Marilyn Monroe's singing happy birthday to JFK and Moose Tracks to Teddy Roosevelt's passion..."

Aarti Bansal

"New ice cream shop close to the White House. A bit overpriced but that's to be expected in DC. Not a huge variety of flavors but enough to find..."

Jeff

"Great ice cream, friendly service! Cute tumblers. Definitely would come here..."

Steven Garcia

"I got a flavor named after Trump. I didn't notice until I started eating it, but he works much better as a disposable..."

Maurice Coggins

"Ice cream is amazing! Highly recommend the Moose Tracks. Great customer service..."

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