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

Peter Liddicoat

Divina Pippin

"If you are on the area and want a decent iced latte this is the place to be! Very good service, laid back place. Simple but good. The cookies were..."

Marina

"Their coffee is really good - no fuss! Multigrain bagel was delicious - cream cheese and tomato is the way to..."

Min Lin

"This place brought delicious microroasted microbatch beans and coffee to Petworth years ago when the old terrible Safeway (known as Stinky) stood..."

leo v

"Great coffee in a neighborhood joint. Because of the pandemic they kind of moved next door into a space shared with another restaurant. Still great..."

Eric Noriega

"It really is quality coffee in a quantifiably quality place I will be back Indoor/outdoor seating Did not checkout wifi/outlets Friendly staff Well..."

g Bernard Wandel

"Found Qualia Coffee on our first morning in D.C. Small, attractive shop with open space up front (probably seating in the Before Times?), counter..."

Kristin Evenson Hirst

"This is my neighborhood spot and they pour great coffee to a high standard. From lattes to pour over to iced tea, it's all delicious. The place is..."

Brannon Green

"Pleasant coffee shop with a nice atmosphere and nice variety in available roasts. The everything bagel with cream cheese I had was somehow amazingly..."

Jacob Greaser

"Fantastic coffee - both beans for sale and pour over/espresso drinks. Try their tea and pastries, too! It's a touch small, however, and not a great..."

Tony Senerchia

"Best coffee for miles - pour overs and anything else. They have really good pandemic practices and an outdoor space in front to sit for a bit. In..."

Hallie Liberto

"Don't expect flavor shots or gimmicky drinks from this great local roaster. If quality and freshness are priorities for you then you'll love the wide..."

Devin Mahoney

Sugar Lab

"It’s a new business in Georgetown that my friend and I decided to give a try. The staff were all very friendly and eager to make us feel welcomed...."

Angela Pelehac

"Sugar Lab has a great selection of flavors! My favorite was the lychee sorbet! definitely recommend getting it in a bubble waffle, it was so good..."

Nicole Newyen

"We are from out of town. The staff was so nice and allowed us in even after close. The gelato was great and the bubble waffle cones were amazing...."

Paula Sorensen-Erickson

"Best frozen treats in DC!!! Very friendly staff; allowed our family of 5 to sample any flavor we wanted prior to ordering! Worth a $10 Uber to get..."

Andy Clements

"Stumbled upon the best sorbet and gelato I've ever had...."

Rachel Horstmeyer

"Great service! So glad they had vegan options as well. My new favorite spot..."

Briani Boyd

"Icecream was great and the staff was very..."

Rácz György

"Love the mocha gelato, especially since it was dairy..."

Nannan Nancy Chen

"Love this!!!! My friend Mimi told me about this and now I’m obsessed with bubble..."

Sarah Svena

"The new “MUST GO TO” in DC. Bubble waffles and Gelato. Yum! Telling everyone about it..."

Mimi Ton

"Kids loved it! Great value and tasty product..."

Blake Wilson

"This place is incredible! It's not that busy, and although well know for their bubble tea, their ice cream is amazing. You can buy a giant scoop of..."

Sarah M

"If you're looking for a solid boba place or dessert place in Georgetown, definitely check out Sugar Lab. I wasn't super impressed when they first..."

Kimberly Kong

"Its brand new. Little hard to find as its located in the basement space. Not easy to spot from the main road. An excellent place for real gelato..."

Jithu Johny Panjikkaran

"This is the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. The mango ice cream tastes like it was hand made. It’s not as sweet as you will think (even..."

William Cheng

"Super Good! Place under the street in Georgetown. Great ice cream waffle things, eat with a spoon, one is enough for two to share. How..."

Brian Wilson

"Really liked the presentation of the ice cream. The bubble waffle tasted very good. My only problem is that the coconut flakes were super bitter and..."

sunfloweryao

"Had not had the bubble tea there yet but the egg waffle is absolutely amazing. I went for the matches flavored egg waffle and it's the perfect blent..."

Mia Huang

"Carefully tucked away inconspicuously, this ice cream shop really hits the spot. Their waffle cone base is perfectly crunchy, and the ice cream is..."

Diego Marin

La Colombe Coffee Roasters

"One of my favorite coffee shops in Chicago and now DC. Their drip coffee is delicious, and their vanilla oatmilk lattes are second to none. A bit on..."

Stephanie LeCorgne

"Good quality coffee. Liked the neat little perk of a complimentary filter coffee with your purchase of coffee..."

Trish

"Great Espresso but more importantly great staff. I have been to many really good coffee shops. This is a GREAT coffee shop and it's Ali and her staff..."

Rick Kemp

"La Colombe is the best! Have been coming to the various locations in DC the last 7 years and love it. I even recommended it to my niece's in..."

Mary Ann Warner

"I love La Colombe's coffee, and now that they havr opened the big space on Florida Ave. I love sitting there in the afternoon and do some work. The..."

Silvia Merler

"I was so disappointed with my experience, the tables still limited and No AC in a hot summer day , otherwise the coffee was good and the barista was..."

Norah kh

"Is small coffee shop not much variety for breakfast, and coffee taste really good and very fresh,great Customer..."

Chaturbhuj bhojwani

"Such an all around great spot! You gotta try the oat dark and tan cold brew or the dirty chai cold brew. Pour overs are done with care (container is..."

William Rogers III (Will)

"Very cozy and spacious coffee shop, nice design and lovely coffee cups, delicious coffee and good..."

Katya Uryupova

"This La Colombe grabbed a huge space in a key spot in the city, and ample seating makes it a good place to work for a few hours (though there aren't..."

dipika

"Relaxed coffee shop with a great atmosphere with the added bonus of having an amazing espresso and..."

Gonçalo Santana da Silva

"I really liked this La Colombe location located in the Manhattan Laundry. It was a great place to work and the $.25 refills on coffee was also..."

Lyzette Wallace

"Great La Colombe store. Lots of seating, WiFi from WeWork (as guest). Usual friendly service, variety of great coffee, and quality..."

Peter Liddicoat

Peet’s

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Their vanilla latte was amazing. Not too hot or cold, but perfect. They were very nice, clean, and quick..."

Raegan Mach

"Pumpkin latte is very..."

Inderjit Kaur Dua

"Great service and coffee at corner of M and 15th. Thank..."

Michael Grimes

"Exquisito, nos encantó, es muy variado, y puedes preparar a tu gusto los sándwich..."

Adriana Paredes Uribe

"Their coffee, their friendly service, are by far superior to the big green logo..."

Bill Stammer

"It's awesome coffee better than Starbucks but the bathroom policy Is weird..."

Brandon Jackson

"Ok, so Ive never been to a PEETS COFFE & TEA before. At first I thought someone was tryna come up on Starbucks turf. To be quite honest, my medium..."

Roger Evans Jr (Roe)

"I love this place.. I go there every day, on my way to work.. Staff is so cool, such a great group of people. They already memorized my order and..."

Tamari Mitaishvili

"Great coffee, great affordable, sandwich choices. Excellent customer service!! Cashier, nice young woman with dreadlocks was knowledgeable and..."

Tony tha tiger

"Good local coffee right off 15th Street across from Madison hotel. Friendly people and nice..."

G

"Nice coffee shop with good options, good music, and a good..."

Xavier Barnes

"Very upbeat and engaging baristas. Clean and there's always a spot open to sit down. The coffee is way better than the competition. Food isn't..."

Shaun Kertcher

"Today 5/24/17 I Had an iced Carmel machiatto that was the best I've ever had. It tasted so fresh. The service was friendly and fast. Prices were..."

Finesse Wainwright

"I love the service and the hot chocolate! Both get better the more you go. The atmosphere is comfortable; flexible enough for me to do work or hold..."

Xae-Rashi M.

"Conveniently located within walking distance of several major hotels. It wasn't very crowded when I was here (which was nice). Free WiFi is available..."

William Thompson

"I’m upgrading my review. Service is consistently good and the baristas are great at what they do. They also remember their regulars. It is a great..."

David Harwell

Radici

87/100 (470 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Insta: dmv_reels great spot to check out at Eastern Market. I got their breakfast sandwich with ham and it was good. Latte was OK, and they actually..."

SJ Yoon

"Wonderful Cafe. We came here for Cappuccino but found much more. They have ready more sandwiches, teas, lemonade, pasta entrees and salads...."

Keitra McClure

"Whether you are looking for a cappuccino, a delicious Italian dessert (the tiramisu and the biscotti are my favorites), a great wine selection, or an..."

Liz Costanzo

"Cheese cakes were so good! Not too sweet, but creamy and thick flavor. the shop is so cute. I also enjoyed a lot having conversation with store owner..."

Yuri

"Somewhat pricey but great food and coffee with a really pleasant patio. Recommend going on weekends when the street is closed and the market is open...."

Wyatt Moore

"Met a friend here for a mid-afternoon coffee. The coffee was good and so was the service. The food items looked good, but I did not get anything...."

Chris Sowder

"Italy in one place in DC. Radici brings you Italy in the café. First, let’s talk about the design and ambience. The design is basic and very clean..."

Ibrahim Hammouda

"Really nice place. Got a cappuccino but was tempted by "Italian macchiato". My boss always goes here so I finally stopped in to see if his hype was..."

Kyle Sendgikoski

"Everything is perfect here! Very nice Italian owner, fresh food, good coffee (I had a cappuccino with perfect foam), great iced tea, super nice..."

Charlotte Meindersma (Charlotte's Law)

"Very friendly staff with tasty pastries, pasta, and coffee. It’s a wonderful place to sit outside and people watch on weekends! They occasionally..."

Andy McKinley

"A fab neighborhood cafe with (Italian) market. Please come on weekend when the eastern market street is open. I love this place, delicious, cookies, ..."

Olan Ruslan

"Super cute coffee shop by Eastern Market. Got a couple of croissants and they were delicious. Coffee was amazing as..."

Julia Wu

"Radici catered our daughter's first birthday party - which was themed "Alice in ONEderland" - with the most incredibly delicious "tea panini" and..."

Lauren Gopi

"Love that they have outdoor dining during Covid! This was a lifesaver bc I needed to get work done - solid wifi. Also, staff was super friendly and..."

Joan Barker

La Colombe Coffee Roaster

87/100 (1512 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

Café

"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

The Wydown

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"What a great little coffee shop! Passing by headed to dinner I stopped in for a flat-white. I love they use Small Plains coffee beans-loved my flat..."

Matthew

"Friendly, tasty, and fun. I heard about their scones on Reddit (yes, there’s a thread for DC scones), and have to agree—Wydown’s are hands down..."

Andrew Keaveney

"✅Delicious coffee ✅ great atmosphere ✅ baked goods ✅ fresh breakfast ✅ smells amazing when you walk in. ✅ laid back, bookstore..."

Tia Delay

"Cute coffee place full of people sitting inside as well as coming in and out. There is a small selection of bakery items as well as bottled drinks...."

Casual Foodie

"Love Wydown! Their pumpkin syrup is delicious. My friend and I both got an iced pumpkin latte and asked to make it a little sweeter. The drink came..."

Anushka M

"Great coffee spot located on a busy street. I recently stopped by on an early Sunday and the line was almost out the door. My friends and I ordered a..."

Khoi Nguyen

"The flavor of the coffee is exquisite. The coffee is so good it needs no sugar or cream. Be sure to order a orange cranberry muffin. The sugar layer..."

Oliver Wiehe

"Good cortado, but this place kinda has a "chain" vibe. The Coffee Bar nearby has a much better neighborhood vibe. Breakfast biscuit was..."

Kory Kappel

"Came in for a quick coffee & we ended up staying and dining in. The food was absolutely amazing especially for it not being the main focus point...."

Darby V

"I stopped in this coffee bar on a whim and I’m so glad that I did! The coffee was top tier and the blueberry muffin was fresh and baked to..."

Natasha B

Emissary

87/100 (1079 ratings)

"Stopped by one weekday morning to catch up with an old friend and this was the perfect place to do it. Loved the space and how relaxed the..."

Michael Richardson

"A great place to chill, meet friends, or to work from. Offer both outdoor sitting and indoors, with indoors spread wide open and options ranging from..."

Harshit Mahajan

"LOVED this little cafe! The atmosphere is so cozy, as it is tucked away in a little courtyard. The coffee was great, I got a lavender latte, and my..."

Lou lou alaska

"This café has been on my list for a while now as a study spot since they are open late and have free WiFi. I visited for their breakfast menu which..."

Jasmine Rodriguez

"Another amazing place to eat in DuPont Circle. Worth a trip into D.C. for a great breakfast or brunch. We happened upon this while between visits to..."

Marcy McCann

"Best coffee shop in DC. Used to go there on the daily. They serve Counter Culture coffee in a wide variety of drinks, and do it the right way...."

Omar Alami

"I stumbled upon this cute cafe while I had an hour to kill and wanted to get some work done! It’s such a great place, and I’ll certainly come..."

Joon

"What an amazing cozy spot! I and my friend came here last night around 10pm for the first time ever. They accommodated our late order request right..."

Jawad Abid

"Food presentation was great, but the bread for both the fruit toast and avocado smash was a little bit stale and the ingredients didn't taste that..."

Stephanie Carter

"Nice vibe. Hip place. Relaxed atmosphere, cool music, chill. You can actually talk to people you come with. Drinks were spot on. Max the bartender is..."

Fabienne Lelievre

"The iced caramel latte with oat milk was very flavorful and not overly sweet. Service was friendly and..."

R. T.

"I wish I’d taken more pictures in here to show what an amazingly popular place this is with the young professional crowd. Lots of delicious looking..."

Jason Locke

"They are really strict about needing to order something every hour to sit here so definitely for quick bites/sending a few emails during the day as,..."

Sebastien Siclait

Nuvegan Cafe

87/100 (3591 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time visiting NuVegan while here in DC. Easy to find, street parking available. Good music, plenty of seating, all food looked very fresh and..."

Shawn

"The food here was really good. I usually DON'T eat vegan food, but tried it because my sister does eat vegan. I must say that I was pleasantly..."

Michele Grif

"We were in the area coming from Jacksonville florida and we really enjoyed our visit and had some great food and the people were very friendly and..."

Eric B

"I had an incredible experience at NuVegan in DC! This restaurant deserves a solid 5 stars. The food was not only delicious but also completely..."

Brittany Williams

"The customer service was good. The staff was nice. This place has the best Mac and cheese! This place easily ranks number one for Mac and cheese..."

Pria Williams

"We arrived shortly after opening with one person in front of us. The music they played Kiyona waited on us with so much patience as we were a little..."

Safiya Parker

"Love the food here. ❤️ It’s my favorite location. The food is great!! I would avoid the royal ginger root beverage; used to be good but it..."

Tsedey A

"Godel was one of the friendliest cashiers I’ve ever met! He needs a $100 raise, like now. This was my first time visiting and he was a great..."

Jasmine

"Vegan restaurants tend to be a bit pricey no matter what city they are in, so the prices were pretty much expected. Being from Texas, I am used to..."

Mel A. P.

"Really nice vegan cafe with entrees and hot/cold side dishes to choose from. You can choose to have a side dish with your entree or simply just take..."

Ankita Naithani

"I got chicken drummies, okra, and Mac and cheese. The potions are huge. This will make several meals. Everything is very tasty and delicious. The..."

Nancy Cosner

"Was at the NuVegan Cafe with my wife and kids. Everyone enjoyed their food. The Black Bean Burger was well done and all the sides look well crafted...."

Nils Hünerfürst

"I read the reviews on social media for this establishment and they do not lie! The food here is fresh and the portions are healthy. The chicken..."

Jason Robles

"While I miss the "chicken" strips entree that they used to have, the rainbow (many bright options) of sides are all so delicious I'm rarely all that..."

C T

"Amazing food, welcoming staff, and just a wonderful experience overall. Will definitely be..."

Simone Hentley

"Struggled to find vegan food in USA and I he few I did find were what I think of as “beans and lentils” types, so was very happy to find NuVegan...."

Ruth Maidment

Abe's Cafe

"This place is my favorite Vietnamese Pho and restaurant in DC! The food is amazing, the staff are great and the gifts are unique all in a fair price..."

Vincent Tran

"Very inexpensive and tasty Vietnamese food. We had the Pho and cold noddle dishes. Hit the..."

Calvin Terada

"One word "Clean" excellent service. City Paper didn't..."

El-Hadji Ahmed Hassan

"Delicious Vietnamese lunch options... Must try Noodle with Chicken Grass and Grilled..."

Tivi Lychee

"Best food and the best Cafe' design, must visit..."

SuCha Khamsuwan

"Excellent Vietnamese, great lunchtime option for fresh Asian food. Love the Iced Vietnamese..."

Ken Stroh

"Simply excelent food and service. For sure I'll be back. I love Vietname Pho soup and also my favorite sandwich..."

Quique A Cifuentes

"We thought the breakfast was great! The restaurant was clean and we were in and out..."

Cammi Rial

"Best Pho ( beef noodle) for cool weather..."

Huy Nguyen

"Your one stop for every souvenir you need! Don't sweat trying to find something for every family member at every other attraction you visit, this..."

Megan Hall

"Located in a souvenir shop, Abe's is a little Vietnamese cafe downtown. The hours are different from the shop so double-check before you go. I..."

Jane L

"This place is a wonderful mix of Americana, gift shop, and delicious Vietnamese food. The food is very good on its own but the sauces over by the..."

Earle Douglass

"Fast food style cafe servicing Vietnamese and western food. Guess what, the Asian food turned out to be surprisingly authentic (in fast food style)!..."

Sherman C

"Holy goodness the tofu banh mi was good! Super flavorful marinade and great texture. Friendly service. Clean and quiet..."

Grant Tolley

"This hidden gem will have everything you need if you want to buy some D.C. mementos. Cute vibes and the prices are good...."

Chris6d

"My daughter was in DC last week. Due to camp "rushing" she bought wrong size sweatpants... called store and spoke w Freddy (he was awsome!!) ..."

Cliff Ruby

"Shout out to my man who got the good Pho cooking for me. I'm sick man. Ain't supposed to go on till 11. But he saw how sick I am!! My man. I'll be..."

TJ Starke

"This place is a lot bigger than you would suspect! Nice location and multiple checkout options. They have a lot of shirts/sweatshirts, hats,..."

Jenny B

"The best gift shop in DC! Try the back wall selection great..."

Dieatria Long

"AMAZING!!! I love it here I got an amazing washington dc minecraft shirt and I can't believe how great their stock..."

Michael Covington

"1st time ever having Vietnamese coffee and its by far THE BEST EVER!!!!!! Highly recommend... oh the smoothies are good to!..."

Tashia Johnson

"This is the only gift shop that matters I promise the family is amazing. Charter bus drivers please come here with your groups parking out front for..."

Aaron Ferguson

"Abe's Gifts has a wide variety of shirts, sweatshirts, hats, statues, etc. Most items are well..."

Richard Vickrey

"It's always good to go to Abe's Gifts, it's lots of variety of things. The sales people are awesome. I always bring guest to this souvenir..."

Bill Riddick

"NOTE: We could not find the café to order the Vietnamese food we went to find and the employee w asked said it was no more. They did have a huge..."

Kiffa Shirley

"Pleasantly surprised. When i walked in it was not at all what i was expecting. Truly looks like a cafe and is walk up to order style. I came in for..."

joann pettis

"I come here often especially on a rainy day because it's located in my building, so it's very convenient. I usually order Banh Mi. I've had the Pork,..."

Danny Kim

Bluestone Lane

87/100 (1106 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing place and great and healthy food! I strongly..."

Wagner Prata

"Best drip coffee and cafe Latte’s I’ve ever had! Love that it’s so close to my job so I can run in and grab coffee during my shift. Gluten free..."

Molly Chamberlain

"This is my favorite place in the WORLD to have breakfast or coffee! Yummmmm!! Thanks for the awesome..."

Mais Omar

"Bright and comfortable spot to relax with a smooth cuppa and yummy food. Great..."

Cary Mitchell

"The staff is above reproach on the costumer service ...I met the owner going there my first time and dude approached me with a firm shake nothing..."

Horacio Gonzalez

"I had breakfast here before it got busy, however my order took about 30-40 minutes, I ordered the gluten-free banana bread toast with ricotta cheese..."

Lisa Mg

"The food was delicious, with so many unique options! Gluten free and vegetarian options available with modification. They even have a vegan chicken!..."

Tessa Orwat

"Excellent spot for innovative breakfast choices in the West End. Fast and friendly service and gorgeous glass walls make for great..."

Janice F

"matcha latte and beet latte were a nice refreshing drink, although they don’t look all too pretty in terms of color. that being said, $7 pre-tip..."

Iris Peng

"This is one of the few brunches I’ve had and thought “this is better than anything I would’ve made at home!” Most of the menu options are..."

Emma Rose Wooten

"the food was good i got the chili avocado toast with bacon and i enjoyed it. the coffee was not the best tbh. kinda overpriced but it’s DC so..."

Virginia Gomez

"We stopped at around 3 pm so the cafe was pretty empty. We only wanted coffee and I didn’t realize it was all sit down type of restaurant. It..."

Inna Z

"This place is amazing! The service and the atmosphere are great, just next to a cute library. Food looks delicious and from Friday to Sunday they..."

Jessica Rodrigues Poletti

"Came here for lunch, had a great experience! Food was really good too. I had the best mates bowl and would definitely recommend it. Filling for..."

Emily Hamman

"The folded chimichurri eggs and bacon were fine but didn't override the slow, inattentive service. I went to dine in for breakfast and waited several..."

K Young

"I had a nice lunch and latte here. The lunch was the warm chicken and ancient grain bowl that was very good. It came with lentils, onion, Brussel..."

Brad Harris

"Very delicious place to eat, work, and study! The environment is very well design. The decor is amazing. The food, phenomenal. The food tasted so..."

Allen Hayes

"Food was PHENOMENAL!! I had a delicious breakfast, one of the best in DC by far. As a native New Yorker I feel as if this rivals any popular cafe..."

Jenna Ross

"Wonderful place to sit outside (when it's not too hot and muggy). Coffee is 4 stars, but coffee art is 5..."

Lisa Dresdner

"This place is amazing. Really enjoyed the experience and getting to try this flavorful dish. The latte and flat white are awesome too. Should try if..."

Brie W.

"Great café! The coffee was so yummy. I ordered the flat white. ☕️ I loved the atmosphere and music. The place has big windows all around,..."

Sahar Bayounis

"My brother first introduced me to Bluestone Lane in NYC many years ago so I was thrilled to see that they had locations in DC! First of all, their..."

Annie Beute

"Had a delicious Soft Chili scramble and a beautiful oat latte! Staff was so friendly and attentive! The manager with the great hair was really..."

Henok Zecharias

Soho Tea And Coffee

87/100 (1056 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Recently I took a trip to Washington D.C. and my wife and I went to this place for breakfast most days. The food and coffee are really good and you..."

John Churchill

"I’ve passed by this place many times and never took the time to stop. I finally checked it out and was so impressed. My black coffee was great and..."

Emily Bukowski

"Convenient little breakfast sandwich shop w/ coffee and tea. Nothing fancy. Prices a bit steep for what you get. Nice..."

Joey FLORIDA

"It was a good place to get work done. The outside area was quite noisy being near traffic, but the inside was fine. Only issue was that the servers..."

Weekend Warrior

"Came in to have breakfast with my dad! It had a nice interior with kind staff too. The food was quite good and the coffee was even better! Would come..."

Bethany Kifle

"Delicious and cozy spot all year around especially on a rainy day in DC. Avocado mash with eggs was very tasty and glowing green added more energy..."

Al OX

"Lovely place, staff, food, drinks. Great vibe. Excellent to work or study at. Would love to see this place grow and have branches in other..."

Mariam Mustafa

"Came in and order a Turkey x Provolone x Eggs on a bagel. It was delish.. Thank..."

Roshon Martin

"I love this place! They have fantastic coffee and the service is great. The peanut butter delight is one of the best coffees I’ve ever..."

Jenny Browning

"Delicious coffee and tea, plus delicious pastries. Friendly staff and quite reasonable prices. Nice patio for eating outside or comfy chairs and..."

Debra Olson

"Sooooo delicious!! Definitely top 5 best breakfast I've ever had!! It was my 1st time here. I had a Croissant with ham spinach egg & cheddar cheese!!..."

Victoria Jones

"It’s not difficult to get a to go order right, but in this city, it can be quite troublesome. Soho has done amazing. Packaged perfectly, everything..."

Phillip Arcaini

"Nice and exotic coffee place in DC, near Dupont circle. It has indoor and outdoor seating. The decor and ambience of the place are very unique. The..."

Michel Hilani

"The best place for breakfast and lunch. Quiches are super..."

Vladlena Martsynkevych

"Comfortable cafe, nice service, awesome location. Come to DuPont, get a little off the normal path, and definitely worth a visit while you do..."

Michael Kellar

"Hands down, one of my favorite places to work in the entire DMV area. I work remotely, so it is important for me to find an inviting environment..."

Alaa Mufleh

"A no frills kind of place with good service. Lots of tables & seating, so a good place to work remotely. The baked goods were delicious, but I..."

Tina B.

Blue Bottle Coffee

"Fresh coffee without the big store appeal. Enjoyed a great hot chocolate this morning from Blue Bottle Coffee. The establishment was clean, plenty..."

John Smith III

"Great quality coffee but not the quickest service which is a factor of how busy they are considering its inside Union Station. I love that their..."

Pooja Goyal

"Had a cappuccino and croissant waiting for my train. There was an art class that was there doing sketch work of the station and it was lovely to..."

Prudence Ruzicka DePew

"Wonderful latté art on cortadoes, especially for a busy place like this, a reliable location been here 3 times already. Brought pastries (pistachio..."

Oleksii Zav

"It is right what you were looking for at the train station: a quick and efficient coffee barista with excellent communication. The team told me the..."

Anna Shakirova

"Coffee was amazing and the banana bread was ok. The prices are high. Overall a great cup to start your..."

Tasha Spaniel

"The best Croissant I have ever had! And the cappuccino and Latte were so so good. Perfect for before catching a train. Just be careful with the..."

Z Men

"Coffee is always amazing at this location. on top of it, the staff is kind and compassionate. i recently suffered a loss of a family member and i had..."

Dayna Stevenson

"Blue Bottle Coffee has truly set the bar high when it comes to delivering an exceptional coffee experience. From the moment I walked in, I was..."

Victoria Harold

"I loved the coffee, it’s really nice and strong. But the bakeries are not so..."

Alaa Alsewid

"In general the pastries and drinks are very well prepared and served. The staff are friendly and committed. But given that it is located into the..."

Ythalo Saldanha

"One of the better Blue Bottles around. Over the last several years Blue Bottle has slowly moved into the DC market… one of their first shops in..."

Brad Bichsel

"This is my first time at Blue Bottle Coffee. So, I tried the Black Cardimon Latte. Wow!! It was delicious 😋. I had two. I love Cardimon. I also..."

Angela Carmen Sanchez

"Overpriced and the ratio of espresso and milk in my cappuccino felt more like a latte but overall a great option for a train station coffee..."

JP

"Very friendly staff and awesome baristas. Loved our coffee and overall experience. Good location right in the Big entrance hall. Sipping coffee in..."

Chintan Desai

"Blue bottle has become one of my favorite coffee shops in D.C. and this location is really nice considering how busy they are. The service is always..."

Mel A. P.

La Colombe Coffee Roaster

86/100 (1043 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Great Coffee ❤️☕️ very close from my location and was very friendly the service was amazing 😉 the morning was the best time to visit and..."

Neal Handel

"Best coffee shop in town! Love the atmosphere and their coffee. Especially their draft latte is definitely worth to try! Their old location (shaw) is..."

Foodie

"When searching for coffee, this place consistently came up as the best espresso in DC. That is not an overstatement, it was fantastic! Tucked away in..."

Monika McMahon

"Todd’s La Colombe cafes are located in New York City , Philadelphia, Chicago, Seoul, and as of a few weeks ago, Washington, DC. We headed to his..."

DCFüd

"Exceptional coffee that he sources himself. He hosts the TV Show, Dangerous Grounds on the Travel Channel and owns coffeehouses in Philly (3), Soeul..."

DCFüd

"Carved into the wall. Usually, "hole in the wall" refers to a find-of-a-restaurant in a challenged neighborhood. La Colombe's Washington operation is..."

Longhand

"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

"I have to say this was the best oat milk latte I've ever had! I'm craving going back. Also a cute location, though the seating is not too comfortable..."

Elaine Guevara

"By far the best coffee in DC! I have tried several coffee places around Washington but I would rate this as the best of them all...staff are very..."

Tarek Ghaly

"Great little spot for coffee or tea! The barista was very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is pretty nice. I did have to get some work done..."

Ronak Patel

"Original and simple craft coffee shop. Great lattes and some pastries. The seating is in a row against a large garage door of windows that opens on..."

Bill Evjen

"We just followed the crowed and it led us to this coffee place. It wasn’t disappointing at all! Very good coffee and bakeries. It resides in..."

Jenn Z

"I absolutely love the style of this place. Small, hole-in-the-wall joint that serves excellent coffee. It's like a secret gift to the area. Danny the..."

Sergio Ortiz

"i’ve been here quite a lot as i live in the neighborhood, usually when i walk my dog. i’ll go in and get a coffee and then sit outside on the..."

Sophia Yates

Firehook Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Big selections of desserts and drinks. I was only able to order a slice of one type of cake (white chocolate). Good space to get some work done, and..."

Vanessa Guerra

"Loved this trendy bakery/cafe. We stopped in for lunch on a whim and had sandwiches and coffee. Service was friendly and food was great. Would..."

Jennifer Brougher

"We went back a second morning in a row on our weekend trip to D.C. their sandwiches are so big you can share with your spouse. And what really..."

Colby Yoder

"I had a little extra time and stumbled upon this quaint little bakery. What a find! The food was fantastic. The atmosphere is fun and bright. Being..."

DENNIS N. DUCE

"Was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. I'm new to working in DC so I'm looking for new places for breakfast and lunch daily. I've found a..."

Gause Enterprises

"One of my favorite coffee shops in DC. Great coffee, great pastries and a great ambiance. There's lots of room so it's perfect for catching up with..."

Jessica

"I ate a great sandwich and enormous Small Iced Coffee for lunch today. Seriously, the size of the small iced coffee could make it the best $3 you'll..."

Nathanael Yellis

"Amazingly warm and caring staff that demonstrate attention to order details, the food is great, and they remember regulars. This is my favorite..."

Sarah Staton

"What a wonderful place! We were cold, roaming the streets of DC prior to our tour of the library of Congress and this bakery welcomed us, and our..."

Afton Roberts

"Great bakery and coffee shop with good selection of baked goods, house coffees, and flavorful teas. Atmosphere is relaxed and bright, can be busy..."

Jacob Miller

"Firehook Bakery made my birthday! The cake is fresh, tasty and looks..."

Carrie

"Best bakery on the Hill. They have great pastries and a fantastic walnut brownie, perfect to grab with some coffee and carry home to surprise..."

Meaghan Brown

"Great selection. Tasty food. Clean..."

Janet Allmon

"My husband and I wanted to try something other than Starbucks. Happy we did! Loved their cappuccino, strong coffee taste and very..."

Bree Souza

"Good coffee, huge cookies with the right blend of chewy and soft. Chocolate covered Macaroon was delicious. Best of all was the reasonable..."

Nikki Schutte

"The food is amazing, the coffee and hot drinks are better (and cheaper) than their neighbors', the staff is friendly and helpful. I like to buy..."

Josh Childs

"A great spot for grabbing coffee, pastries, and having small meetings on the hill. Can get quite noisy at times though, so it might not be the best..."

Ethan Wade

Paul

86/100 (1739 ratings)

"Fine little cafe. I ordered the French ham and cheese sandwich on a baguette and tea, and sat at a bar by a window looking out at the National..."

Gregory Hayes

"A great place to start your day with a fresh chocolate croissant and hot cup of coffee. The breakfast special is only $3.39. the staff is very..."

Hilda Kroll

"The service was great! I had the prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich and it was great!! Then ordered some desserts and they were just as good. Easy..."

Enjoli Smith

"Was glad to find available seating as the line was quite long (popular lunch place). Was my first visit there. The clam chowder (pic included) was..."

Aaron Wodrich

"Ordered the leek quiche to go and a slice of the apple almond tart (ate that before I could take a picture). They were delicious! The crust was the..."

Amanda (WhatsDaHype)

"This is an experience! The pastries are beyond delicious and clearly made with care. While visiting DC for a couple of days, we stopped by on a whim..."

Adriene Archibald

"Lovely place to have your breakfast at! I really liked second floor and the view out on the street 👌 They have good deserts but the eggs benedict..."

Nata Vacheishvili

"Desserts are fairly priced and delightful. They have the sandwich if the day specials but only through weekdays. Definitely worth the..."

Shawnna Mcmichael

"Beautiful breakfast options, great coffee, easily metro accessible. Do not miss the..."

Heather H

"Every-time I come to DC I have to come to this coffee place even just for coffee I really Loved it I do recommend for you to come. The employees are..."

Mehdi Mohammed Hilal

Dolcezza Gelato

86/100 (1097 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

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"Cute spot to get a few emails done from or sit for a little. Smells great in here, decent amount of space. There are some outlets scattered around..."

Wall Fish

"Probably the most authentic gelato in Washington. They even keep the gelato covered in metal containers. Having just lived in Italy for years, this..."

Mikkela T

"Super good! Got the dulce de Leche chip gelato and the cookie butter crunch gelato! Also got the pumpkin chai. All the staff are so nice and helpful...."

Eve Harclerode

"I came here for hot chocolate, so my review is about that, not about the gelato. It was pretty good, not overly sweet nor rich (though if rich is..."

Kylie Dan

"Amazing gelato! Great selection of flavors and each one was so unique and bold. The employees were super friendly and patiently helped us make our..."

Alissa Orr

"Dolcezza is my favorite dessert spot in DC. The creamy, deliciousness (gelato & sorbet) comes in a multitude of flavors and 2 sizes. You can choose..."

Cam

"A little pricey but delicious! Coffee shop looks super cute too. Got the bananas foster and dark chocolate and they were both fantastic and went..."

Hannah Eareckson

"Great people! I just came from New Jersey and Google the nearest coffee shop. The lady was very welcoming, nice, with a big smile on her face, and..."

La Megane

"Tried milk chocolate chip & hazelnut crackle gelato on a cone. I loved it! The two flavors were great together and the cone was fresh and crispy. Jo..."

Mariam Mustafa

"If you want some really good gelato, affogato, or coffee- this is your place. I got a couple of scoops of dark chocolate and I loved it. It was..."

Debisree Ray

Filter Coffeehouse And Espresso Bar

"Better than a business district coffee place has any business being…! Same price range as the bigger chains, but much better coffee and..."

Claire Casher

"Insta: dmv_reels Highly highly recommend. Good coffee and lots of space to work. Friendly..."

SJ Yoon

"Great coffee shop to work remotely in. The coffee shop is attached to a public lobby that has outlets and wifi for you to work with. The coffee was..."

Queeny Qiu

"Filter has been a high quality independent coffee place in DC, close to many George Washington University buildings. It was renovated in the last..."

Benjamin W.

"Excellent French press coffee, friendly service, and beautiful lobby space in the adjoining building. They have a clean bathroom..."

Kevin Xu

"Strong unlimited WiFi. Baristas are very knowledgeable and passionate about coffee and happy to give recommendations. Lots of seating and places to..."

Hope Schaitkin

"This is a beautiful place with delicious coffee and feels like a secret because there are so many quiet places to read. I’d say that everyone..."

Patience Williams

"This place is a good coffee shop. It has up stairs seating and downstairs standing room with bar tops and tables facing the street. There is no WiFi..."

Dondré

"This place makes my day every morning. They source great coffees and know what to do with them. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and competent...."

Alexander Smallwood

"Ceramic cups for "dining in" notes a quick vaccination check when ordering-- all takeout orders do not. There is no seating directly inside the..."

Renee Allard

Cafe Phillips

"This is my go-to place to get iced coffee downtown. The ice in the iced coffee is made out of frozen iced coffee, so when it melts it doesn't dilute..."

Aviva Musicus

"Best iced coffee ever because they have frozen coffee ice cubes. The breakfast burritos could = two meals. The bagels are pretty decent. Employees..."

Izzy Parilis

"A great place to go for sandwiches at lunch time! They have Primo cuts of fresh..."

Freddie Dunn

"Some of the freshest made to order food I've experienced thus far!..."

Mimi Johnson (MzMimiJ2)

"Good breakfast on go type of place. Good food and friendly..."

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Dolcezza

"So here’s the thing, I lived in Italy for a year, so I’ve become accustomed to killer gelato. American made gelato tends to always pale in..."

Michael Ciurea

"I go here for coffee nearly every weekend because I live nearby. I’ve yet to have their gelato or visit in the afternoon. Great coffee, slow..."

Alexis F.

"Stopped in here one morning, quaint little place, lots of cyclists and strollers, pretty busy spot. Coffee was great, they have a vanilla bean in..."

Chris Alex

"It's finally open! Excited to finally have some good coffee in the neighborhood as all we have previously had is three Starbucks and a couple..."

Charlotte Slaiman

"What a great little place on the DC wharf. Great coffee and just about the only place to grab a quick breakfast in the area without forking over a..."

Dan Whitlock

"Great breakfast options well past breakfast times. Tater tots side order is a very generous portion👍👍Delicious gelato and very friendly..."

Maria Elena Martinez

"The gelato was very delicious with a waterfront view. I really liked the creative flavors they offered. This place is a little bit pricy, but..."

Tofu Man

"I stopped here over the weekend and the line was out the door. Came back during the week and was able to get in and out quickly. I tried the lemon..."

Roniqua Jeffries

"The orders were cappuccino and affogato, the taste are delicious but we are expect to served in ceramic cups. Unfortunately they are served in paper..."

Ibrahim Alzahem

"Amazing! So many flavors and really good quality. It was creamy and perfect! My cappuccino was rich and smooth and we had a great experience, all for..."

Krystal M Thompson

"My favorite idyllic spot for affogato and gelato in D.C. They have the most unique and amazing flavors of gelato. The thai coconut milk and espresso..."

Vee Yeo

"Great place for a coffee. Can recommend to have a pour over with Ethiopian Guji Natural. They are using Chemex and EK43 as..."

J B

"We had the stracciatella and the mascarpone w berries , both were..."

MOE Saadi

"Only had the gelato and it was a bit pricy but good. Recommend the mascarpone berry. Nice location near the..."

Sierra Buck

"Came here for gelato! Line was long and service was a taaaad bit slow but don’t blame..."

Victoria Tucker

"This coffee shop makes me wish I lived in DC! Love the coffee and the service was fantastic! The Nitro and Cream changed my..."

Debra Konieczny

Potter's House

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love coffeeshops and this one might be my new favorite! It was the perfect setting to catch up with a friend and was exactly what we were looking..."

Jasmine Cha

"Super cute cafe, great service and drinks. Got the masala chai and it was delicious! Not sure how often they do live music but they had it when I..."

Carolina Villacis

"Quirky bookstore with a full menu cafe. Was busy with no tables available on a Sunday afternoon, which is a good sign! Somewhat limited book..."

Tatiana Russell

"Nice atmosphere overall, though the music was a bit too loud for a nice reading atmosphere. Coffee and food could both have been..."

Matthew Lunsford

"Stopped in here on a long drive. It was very worthwhile, the staff is super friendly. I got the chicken salad sandwich and the tea of the day and it..."

Mike Harms

"Love it here!! Just wish it had more open..."

Nash Keyes

"I’ve only been to one other coffee + book shop combo. This one definitely impressed me with its rustic / antique atmosphere but the coffee wasn’t..."

Sid Ramesh

"I came for the coffee and Mac and cheese. Chill place. The vibe was full of social justice and community. The Batista just came back from a coffee..."

Jonathan Chang

"This is vegan brekky bowl & sammie. Both yum. The bowl doesn’t have a cheese or bacon substitute so its missing a little umph the carnivorous..."

Dena Delaviz

"Coffee was excellent as were the breakfast sandwiches--scone was a little..."

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