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

"Great place to eat definitely! My family and I was visiting from Jersey and we looked this place up. It's hours are great and whole vibe! We sat..."

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Olivia Babine

Le Pain Quotidien

84/100 (1446 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stopped here for coffee and pastries, we were not disappointed. Our server was amazing, the Belgian Mocha was the best mocha coffee I have ever..."

Linda Sharer

"Not enough superlatives to describe this place! The chicken, vegetable soup was so fresh and I swear I felt it clear up my cold as I was eating it...."

Beth Lesser

"These little piece of France was amazing. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding and the bread.....OMG!!! AWESOME!!!! We will definitely..."

Maribel Mendez

"I went to many places of this place in different locations and when I was looking for a breakfast place, when I saw Le pain Quotidien, I came..."

H. Poyraz

"Portions are not generous but the food is good. It’s a nice little swanky place for brunch/lunch. Overall a good experience. Didn’t get a chance..."

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"Cozy cafe for brunch! Huge portion size for its price. The mocha (large size) is literally served with a soup bowl. Fresh ingredients and fresh..."

Ryan Dai

"We ordered soup of the day, warm bowl, sunny side up bowl and hot chocolate. Food and the vibe is nice. Service was fast, as..."

Shilpa Patil

"Rarely give a place 5 ★. The staff were attentive and courteous and everything was clean… even the restrooms. The food came out quickly even..."

beyondTabu

"This place has so much character and charm! We had coffee that was served out of wide rimmed, handle-less cups, and poured out of personal tea pots!..."

Lisa Myers

"Ok, had I read reviews ahead of time I probably wouldn’t have come, but I’m SO glad I did! Loved this place! Such a cute vibe and smells amazing..."

Bobbi DeAnda

"The best Belgium waffle I've ever had, outside of Belgium. Rich coffee. Spacious and clean dining area, pleasant and capable staff. I think I'm..."

Vera S.

"The space gets tons of natural light and is very cozy!! The food was delicious, although I wish they’d asked how I like my eggs (I don’t like..."

Tatiana Padilla

"I wish there were more stars to give to this location and their baked goods. Everything here is amazing from the staff to the food, but the absolute..."

CDar

Aroma Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very friendly place with incredible value for money. They offer some great sandwiches that are super tasty and generous. On our six day trip we found..."

Sp Gn

"Cute little cafe! The breakfast sandwich was good and just what we needed on a chilly morning, caramel almond latte was one of the best I've had...."

Ohana

"Amazing location, I had a croissant sandwich with tomato, avocado, scrambled egg and sausage. It was perfect and you could really see the effort of..."

Luis Cobar

"Great casual cafe with huge lunch, breakfast, and coffee menu! Super convienent and the sandwiches and drinks are really good! I got the veggie..."

Eve Harclerode

"Great breakfast sandwich and coffee at a reasonable price! Service was quick and friendly. Popular place for..."

Delaney Caldwell

"I love this place for many reasons. 1. The owners are kind and hospitable. 2. Their coffee is super tasty and fresh, it’s one of the best in town..."

Syrine Mefteh

"Owners are very nice and will try to accommodate requests if possible. Bagel sandwiches (bacon, egg, and cheese) and vanilla caramel latte are really..."

Cassidy S

"Simple but nice cafe with lovely owners, good food and fair..."

Rodolphe D.

"Eggcellent bagel, friendly service, fair price, would..."

Tom Pashuysen

"fast, friendly, and sweet people. great recommendations for southwest breakfast sandwich. tastes so fresh, healthy, and homemade! will be coming..."

Amy T

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Lot 38 Espresso Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"The cinnamon coffee cake was a bomb! Taste so good and very reasonable price for the huge size. Coffee latte was..."

lisbeth landung

"This coffee shop is in a super cute area with a very photogenic park right across the street! I got a dirty chai latte, and really liked it. I also..."

Rida Khan

"My husband and I love this place! We go every weekend for an Americano and croissant or sometimes a smoked salmon bagel. The prices are MUCH better..."

Kelly M.

"They have Illy coffee beans, a top-notch espresso machine, and great hand-made breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Walk by the nearby corporate places..."

Gregory Granato

"This place is hands down my favorite coffee shop in Navy Yard. The sausage egg and cheese is so good and the iced oat milk lattes are fire. Icing on..."

Rachel Haskell

"Good coffee, but they do not operste with any difference between the cappuccino and the latte. We ordered one of each, and they were the same. Same..."

Emil Sandbakken

"The owners are great! The coffee and breakfast sandwiches are great too. The lunch sandwiches (especially chicken banh mi) are quite good..."

Matt C

"Lot 38 espresso bar is a modern and inviting coffee haven. The great coffee served here is a true testament to their dedication to quality. From rich..."

John Zang

"Loved this spot!! Their breakfast sandwich & lattes were perfect. The latte was definitely the best in that area (in my opinion). The staff was so..."

Emmari Garcia

"Nice affordable lunch spot in DC near the Navy Yard. Made to order sandwiches. Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini is my go to. Quality food and good..."

Tim P

Hook Hall

Coffy Cafe

"Kookoo restaurant is an Authentic Persian restaurant in Columbia Heights, DC. The owner Yahya is the master chef. We were seated immediately and our..."

Maryam Sherbaf

"I've been excited for this place to open for so long now, I couldn't believe it when I walked by and saw the door open! I had to visit the same..."

Emily White

"Surprisingly, the ambiance of this restaurant is really great despite being hidden among “less upscale looking” places on 14th street near the..."

Viktor M.

"Koo Koo is a delightful new Persian restaurant and a wonderful new dining addition to the DC market. Our food was incredibly tasty and perfectly made..."

Maryam Ayromlou

"As sad as I was to see Coffy Cafe leave, the owner has opened a BEAUTIFUL and DELICIOUS Persian food spot. The food is great and both the beef stew..."

Abigail Lore

"Service is amazing and there was a variety of foods and were amazing! They are very attentive and the food and drinks presentation is exquisite!!!..."

Tracy Benitezflores

"I’m so glad I finally got around to trying this place. I love supporting places that have vegan options and clearly label them. I got rice and fava..."

Jessica Kelly

"Excellent appetizers….Borani…Mirza Ghassemi and chicken wings ❤️👍 …and Ghormeh Sabzi was better than my moms😊 and the Safran ice..."

Fo Odie

"Really really good Persian food and reasonably priced. The eggplant dish (kashk bademjan) was probably the best I’ve ever had in my life...."

Delara Derakhshani

"What an amazing addition to the neighborhood! We attended the soft launch and loved that there was a modern yet warm and familial ambience. My..."

Neagheen Homaifar

Le Bon Cafe

83/100 (1007 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed a hearty lunch today with the hubby: curried turkey salad and roast beef sandwiches were both tasty and fresh. Coffee, hot chocolate,..."

Anna Eklund-Cheong

"Surprisingly low prices considering we were two blocks from the capitol building. The overall aesthetic is something between a French bistro and a..."

Ryan Hjelle

"This is a great place to grab a bite if you're near Capitol Hill. Food is always on point. You can order online, but expect to pay at least 10% more,..."

Joel Keralis

"Foods are great. Cosy atmosphere inside. But quite a view of the DC on outside the cafe...."

Lali Devamanthri

"A true DC gem visited by locals and others. We appreciated the conversations around us giving us a real sense of work amongst the House and Senate..."

Mara Simmons

"We enjoyed our food and time at Le Bon café. our drinks were delectable and well priced. The chocolate croissant and muffins were really yummy and..."

Ally Bright

"What a cute place! The espresso was delicious, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was cute with old French jazz music playing in the..."

Cassandra Davies

"Lively French themed cafe with great food, within walking distance of the Capitol. Some indoor space, but several outdoor..."

Connor Shearwood

"The atmosphere was overall lovely, but hard to enjoy with a lot of people. We must have caught a rush because people were cramped in, waiting in line..."

Rachel Kegerreis

"I ordered a Panini grilled chicken & roasted tomato. And I ordered Belgian waffle and a croissant and a blueberry scone. It took less than 10..."

Abdulgaleel Alhazmi

"Food was very good and music ,it could use a good cleaning ,also we sat outside and were approached 2x by people asking for money . Service was very..."

Lisbeth Pedo e

"Delicious food, but service is kind of slow, don't order food here if you are in a rush. Also, there is just the one speaker inside and it is turned..."

Ward Vandewege

"Persian cafe in the heart of Capitol Hill. Get the baked egg strata! Or for a sweet breakfast, the french toast. The coffee is also fantastic,..."

Krystal

"Very cute place but also rather small. If you come with a larger group you might have to wait but overall it’s probably better to grab and go. If..."

Alexia M

"The food was utterly delightful, and the potato salad was delicious if a small portion. The sandwiches are enormous; I could only finish half of mine..."

Jordan Freeman

"Nice little cafe next to the library of congress Madison building. We had coffee and scones. Scones were excellent and the coffee/lattes were good...."

Scott Hayes

"Truly one of my favorite cafes in DC. Definitely worth a stop especially before heading to Eastern Market. Their tomato soup (bisque) is my all-time..."

Taylor Kickbush

"Homemade chai latte is perfect on a fall morning. I've only ever had breakfast here, but every food item I have tried has been..."

Laurel Martin

Starbucks

Wheelchair Accessible

"Out of all the Starbucks I've ever been to or even heard about, this is the best..."

Thompson Ritchie

"The ladies in the morning are all bright-eyed and extremely friendly and professional. They are very busy location, and even with that, you always..."

Kirby Carmichael, Jr

"Nice staff, and best Starbucks coffee I’ve ever had. Thank..."

Bravo Zulu

"Thank you to Ali and James for remaking my coffee!!! They were very kind and helpful..."

Eda Özdemir

"Ten stars!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The employees here made me feel like a celebrity. I dropped by on a Sunday..."

William Neher

"Nice to have not just the typical store level seating…but a balcony too (inside), and a bunch of rooftop seating too with great shading! Allows..."

charles newcomb

"This is my favorite Starbucks on Wisconsin Avenue. I love the place everybody's so friendly it has a balcony that you can sit, and enjoy the..."

apartment306

"Love the Murder Starbucks!..."

Bucky Buckminsterfullerine

"They open early great for grabbing a dose pre-shift. But Clair is gone :( all the best to you lady! We miss you but wish you all the..."

Lord “Noturavgnewyorker” Walters

"Don't walk in the cold when you just finish your Orangetheory workout. Drop in here for tea and dry out..."

Roy Cullipher

"What to say the places loves me and i put them thur so much daily!! LOVELY STAFF, Great customer..."

Tori L. Thompson

"I dont frequent these stores very often. Only because my wife and son utilize the "stars/points" associated with their program . And recently..."

Francis Campbell

"Great Service! Especially Thursday night 7:58 on 9-30. Coffee stirred not shaked. Appreciate..."

Al Southern

"Always a nice Sbux. They keep the tables clean. Comfortable seating, friendly staff. Surprisingly easy..."

Tom Levitan

"Good coffe and ..."

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"Incredible staff, this place is wonderful because of who makes the awesomeness and helps you pick something great out when you're indecisive or..."

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"Just got some work done there and the service was excellent and the staff were friendly, asked me how my work was when I was leaving. A pleasant..."

Chris O'Mara

Cafe Phillips

"Had a Rueben on Rye here for lunch, and it's was pretty good and hot. They're a little pricey, but they do good business in the area. Inside and..."

B Wesley

"Amazing coffee (I get the normal roast; the huge cups are a plus) and great buttered/toasted bagels in the morning. For lunch, the BLTs are my..."

Maria Hodge

"Excellent little Cafe! I had a Reuben and it was delicious! The staff were very friendly and had the sandwich done fast! Will definitely be back to..."

tim lowery

"I love the food at this place. It’s so delicious and the atmosphere is very inviting. The drinks are good as well! I would definitely recommend..."

l Lewis

"Cafe Phillips at 50 F St. NW in Washington is an awesome place. Karla and her staff do an excellent job. All of the sandwiches and soups are amazing...."

Stephen Guschov

"Good Egg, Cheese and Meat sandwiches The bread is good. They are pretty huge! Maybe 3 eggs per sandwich?! I shared..."

Pierre-Gabriel Lavoie

"This place should have MUCH higher reviews. Excellent made to order sandwiches with good quality ingredients. Great variety for chip and drink..."

Julian Plamann

"Super friendly staff. Family atmosphere. Good coffee. I personally appreciated the availability of fresh..."

Claudia Grubissa

"Dropped in for the first time after forgetting my breakfast rushing to work and I have to say I'll be back. Space was clean and well organized, even..."

Jesse Burton

"What a neighborhood treasure. We were on vacation staying at the Hilton Capitol Hill and went for breakfast every morning of our stay. Cafe..."

Adam Kaufman

"I go here almost every day for lunch. They custom make any sandwich I’m in the mood for, and anything that touches their griddle in the back ends..."

Jason M

"Great place to grab my morning latte. Clean, friendly, and place to relax. The food looks..."

Jon Scott

"Had Reuben with sauerkraut and REAL Russian dressing at least twice now. Gooey cheese, piping hot bread. I don't know how in the world this place has..."

i Arnice

"Small little cafe that hits above its weight. Great options, lunch sandwiches are of great value and quality for DC. Ample breakfast options too. ..."

Greg Gadren

"Great place! The coffee was very good and the sandwiches were generous and fresh. The personnel too was very kind. Really recommend..."

Jose Dario Castellanos Melendez

"Fresh turkey sandwich on whole wheat..."

Derek J. Clarke

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Cafe

83/100 (14217 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"The Holocaust Museum was very moving. We were disappointed that the shoe exhibit wasn't there. That was one of the main things we wanted to see. ..."

Karie Baumann

"The food was decent and the place was clean. Prices are reasonable. I certainly wouldn't go there to dine, but for a quick bite to eat I'll see in..."

Marcel Wurms

"The cafe was very nice and clean and the food was delicious. A little pricey but that is to be expected in a popular tourist..."

Richard Rock

"Decent options for lunch or a snack when in the area. Pizza was $9 for a small personal size. It tasted good. We also got a pretzel, chips, a yogurt,..."

Jennifer Huffman

"Visiting this museum was so sad just knowing what happened and actually seeing the history behind it and reading the stories and see the images and..."

Roni

"Such a well put together memorial and such a somber reminder of how the loss of freedom could be just a generation away. Such a reminder of the evil..."

John Nicholson

"The museum was fantastic, but also extremely crowded. So many people trying to get through the main exhibit that it was difficult to read all of..."

WM

"Very eye..."

Carlos Cruz

"Amazing. Reflective. Moving. Get tickets well in advance for the permanent exhibit. A must..."

Sunny McKaig

"definitely a bit pricey ($42 for a family of 3) , but a decent selection of food and what we got was really tasty!!! staff was friendly and..."

Rachael Cardwell

"Good cafe. Normal prices for a museum cafe, that is expensive. Takeout only at the..."

isabel Walker

"It's crazy, even to go to the cafe you must go through security. Maybe that's the world we live in these days. If you are hungry and no where else to..."

Sterling Biggs

"Incorporates gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. Buffet style lunch line. Around 20 tables that sits 4 chairs comfortably. Come before noon..."

Blake

"Insightful and a real eye opener, I recommend anyone visiting DC should definitely go..."

luqman oloko

Rise Bakery

"Phenomenal 100% gluten-free bakery. The croissants and everything bagels were my favorite. I couldn't believe the croissant was actually gluten-free..."

Kyle Sullivan

"When you're restricted in the foods you can eat and eating something like a croissant for you is a rare occurrence - then be able to do is a..."

Emma Prudence

"Oh my goodness their croissants are amaaaaaazing!!!! Everything is amazing! I had to go into DC over an hour and a half away from me, and wanted to..."

Leola Winder

"I brought in donuts for my 7th grade art class, but one kid was gluten free. I drove down to pick him up gluten free cookies. They all loved them!..."

Caroline Ford Coleman

"Delicious gluten free bakery!! So happy to have found this in DC. Can’t wait to have things shipped..."

Heather Earnhardt

"This is literally the most fantastic place to get gluten free food, especially when you get the taste of delicious bread that you miss without..."

Jamie K. Turner

"This place is amazing 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟 Best lunch we've had since arriving from Australia, not easy with myself and my teenage son both being..."

Melissa Brownlee

"My husband and I Uber-ed across town to make it here in time before they closed - so worth it! That carrot cake cupcake is to die for! Thanks for..."

Kristin Shawver Forsyth

"One of the highlights of my vacation was finally having a good gluten free croissant. I had honestly all about given up and missed them..."

Kelli DeJesus Michaels

"Delicious breakfast sandwiches! It made my day to know I didn’t have to worry about the food, that it would be safe for me to..."

Julie Zubcic Edwards

"The staff was just as sweet as their eclairs! Before I went to rise I hadn’t had a croissant in over six years. I don’t know what magic they use..."

Rachel Marie

"Fabulous gluten free bakery---everything they have here is..."

Sandra Ricciardi

"Stopped in day 1 visit to DC and on final day to take home a FEW BOXES of goodies! Our favorite were the eclairs and chocolate croissants, you’d..."

Andrea Yarckin

"lots of gluten free options. I am not gluten allergic but tried it with a friend. Food was..."

Durgesh Chandel

"Amazing place to spend my last morning in DC. All the employees and owner were knowledgeable and friendly and the ham & cheese croissant and pain au..."

Jacqui Regenbogen

"Found this basketry while walking in DC and really enjoyed it. I am not gluten intolerant but always love a bakery. We tried several things and..."

Magda Esposito

"Absolutely amazing. I rarely get to walk into a place, especially a bakery, where I don't have to ask them to take special measures to keep me from..."

Remington Crawford

"Stunning. Delicious. Wish I could come here every single day. The biscuits are the perfect textures. The croissant are also very good. The only..."

Brianne Fischer

"Rise expanded their gluten free options, it’s great to see breakfast sandwiches and frozen bread on the menu. They were out of smoked salmon early..."

Tatiana Russell

"The first time I went to Rise was back in 2019, when I was interning in DC. For someone with celiac disease, 100% gluten free restaurants and..."

Blair Egan

"Absolutely, great friendly staff. They greet us with a smile on every visit! We love their selections. There are other GF bakeries closer to our..."

Darlyce FW

"We happened upon this fantastic gluten-free bakery near the National Zoo, due to a mention on one of the maps. We just had to check it out, even..."

Shanah Bell

"Great gluten free bakeshop in the area. Pastries are so good, better than my hometown gf bake shop (NJ). I took one star due to their packaging. The..."

R Padua

"I should have taken a picture of my sandwich before I devoured it. The Monica is what I had. It was divine. I can’t wait to try the cinnamon rolls..."

Franny Lesniak

"Goodness gracious. How is it that I've never left a review? Let's get to it! When the feeling takes me and I need a good baked good,I wake up before..."

Kerrie Williams

Point Chaud Cafe & Crepes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for breakfast one day and had a savory crepe, with egg, spinach and Swiss cheese inside. The crepe was nicely cooked, and the ingredients..."

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"Absolutely delicious crepes!! We split the roasted eggplant and the strawberry lemon & sugar crepes. Both unbelievably good! I always think you have..."

Klavy Usheva

"I went with a friend and my son early on a Saturday. The service was great at that time. There was no line. The crepe was delicious (nutella with..."

Kateri Ambrow

"Decent place for breakfast. Crepe is awesome. No wait on a beautiful Sunday morning...."

Jessica L.

"Tried the roasted eggplant and lemon, strawberry & sugar crepe and both were absolutely..."

Emy Usheva

"This place has great coffee. I had a large cappuccino and it was delicious. The quiche was good, but it was cold in the middle. They used a microwave..."

Jason Cantrell

"The amount of different options is overwhelming in this little cafe. They offer whole wheat crepes with a variety of both sweet and savory crepes, as..."

Allison Swift

"We ordered the egg and cheese crepes, a Belgian dark chocolate crepe, and a honey almond crepe. The savory crepes were cooked till crispy so they..."

Chris Spencer

"Long list of sweet or savory crepe options at good prices. Nice place to go for breakfast, as it's casual and has something for everyone. Good..."

Atma Wiles

"I enjoyed the chocolate banana and strawberry crepe, no complaints - it was delicious. The crepe was a bit crispy on the outside and soft on the..."

Valerie Holden

"This is the first time I've had a good crepe in a long time. My recommendation would have to be the DC brunch special ($9.50) with feta cheese (you..."

Kevin Thomas

"I went in for a take away crepe for lunch. I asked the cashier for his favorite vegetarian crepe. He directed me to an avocado and tomato crepe with..."

Steve Wardell

"Small, casual spot for excellent crepes. Huge menu with over 50 varieties. The kiwi crepe was very good. Banana coconut nutella crepe was good but..."

Anthony Nugnes

"Went here for lunch with a coworker and had a pretty good experience. Ordered a feta/spinach/green onion crepe and split a raspberry/chocolate. Both..."

Taylor Hooks

"I love Point Chaud. They have two locations in DC and I am more familiar with the one on New York Avenue. Both locations are delicious, Services..."

Devon-Elizabeth Snodgrass

"The best crepes I have had in the US. I'm originally from Europe and have generally been disappointed with the quality of crepes in America, but..."

Antonia Arnautaki

Cosi

"Long time customer of Cosi (10+ years). Stopped in to the 17th street location and happy to see Jacob is the manager there. Tried the new Falafel..."

Jim Rich

"Cosi's food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Their location downtown is fantastic. But the real reason this place is a gem is their..."

Sarah Valerio O'Connell

"So glad they are back! It was the best salad and prepared perfectly! SO YUMMY!🥗 The staff was super nice and kind and the ambience there is..."

B Be

"Place looks good to me! Only had it twice, but this spicey melt that's on the photo on the window slaps! It's also quickly prepared which is nice..."

Mike Lhai

"Flavorful, hot breakfast sandwiches on fresh bagels! There is a wide section of gourmet salads to pick up and take to the office for lunch, too...."

Kurt DeSoto

"I love this place for sandwiches and salads. Service is always great and very nice employees. I know they have catering services. And i will..."

Percy Van oordt

"Excellent selection of soups, sandwiches, pizza and salads. You can choose two, like a cup of soup and half a sandwich, for a very reasonable price...."

Eric Woodall

"The Signature Salad is one of my favorite salads and this visit did not disappoint. The server was friendly and made a fresh salad for me. Cosi has..."

anitalpeters

"I come here ever so often for breakfast. The bagel sandwiches are amazing. Customer service is always top-tier. Thank you employees at Cosi, for your..."

Naprea Chatman

"Wow...That is the word to describe this wonderful place and it's ever helpful staff. Good place to eat and well..."

Sumit Nath Mukerjee

"Using to be the most awesome lunch spot, but has fallen on hard times, I think..."

Anthony Martellini

"Delicious food, friendly customer service and very little wait time. Easy on the wallet with price as well. Highly recommended for a delicious bite..."

Tyrone Calvin

"My favorite salad is the Cósi salad with chicken. I am so sad to know this is the last cosi open in the area. They are closing down all the..."

Gaby Flores

"Customer service is always top-tier. Thank you employees at Cosi, for your continued..."

Cheryl Johnson

"Haven't eaten at Cosign in years, but today's visit reminded me why I liked them. The bread was still good, so I made it my business to get two..."

Lloyd Bowden

"Flat bread was delicious, the soups are a little seasoned but hood for cold weather. Good and fast..."

JUDITH HERNANDEZ

"I have been eating at Cosi for several years. Despite COVID, this restaurant on K Street survived because they have great flatbread, delicious fresh..."

Rob Cantu

"Food is great! Salads are fresh and crisp. Anything you order is prepared in front of you. Restaurant is clean and pleasant to dine in. Staff are..."

Karen Mitchell

Starbucks

Wheelchair Accessible

"This has been one of the best Starbucks in a hotel ever !! Ever single lady working here is so sweet and kind especially the friendly Asian lady (I..."

E E

"Abe was so sweet this morning! Starbucks hadn’t yet opened, but she was kind enough to make me an Americano! Thank you,..."

Laurie Nickchen

"Comfortable sitting ’ clean’ nice staff in morning shift,free..."

Nuha Haider

"This is THE BEST, THE QUICKEST Starbucks that I have ever been to during the morning rush. The line can be almost to the waiting area and you've..."

Maura Seikaly

"I ordered a strawberry and creme frappuccino topped with whipped cream and a slice of lemon cake. The frappuccino was so good, it was just right. The..."

anita king

"I ordered a small hot beverage. Service was quick as usual, but unlike other Starbucks where they ask you for your name and then spend 10 seconds to..."

DayalSharan Sokhey

"This is my daily shop when I'm working in the city for about four months now. The staff is always smiling and has never incorrectly made my order...."

swErv In (Swerv)

"Located in Marriott hotel, standard Starbucks with good variety of options and quick..."

Catherine Terilli

"This Starbucks is one of the cosiest and most relaxing, although I went at 9.30am and had to wait 15-20 minutes in line. I didn't mind too much,..."

Zoe “nuggetstumpblog” Holmes

"Extremely friendly morning staff- especially the morning manager! I don't know his name, but he always remembers my order. Because I order a grande..."

Chelsea Rierson

"One and done. Convenient..."

Jesse Cantrill

"A Starbucks. If you don't like it, walk a block. Food came out fast, and it's convenient to the..."

Matthew Francis

"Does not take Stars for payment FYI! Fine..."

Shelby M

"Nice and warm! Good place to work for a few..."

Jack Richardson

"Nice coffee shop. The staff was friendly and quick. Ample space for meeting or to do..."

John Scott

"My favourite White Chocolate Mocha is..."

Hari Padmam

Slipstream

83/100 (1286 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tried their sweet potato biscuit and thoughtful mocha! The biscuit was really good, and had a nice texture. The mocha was interesting in that it had..."

Julie Zhou

"Cute little cafe. Sweet potato latte is super yummy. And the sweet potato biscuit. I added..."

pam mason

"Love coming here to meet up with friends to hangout, or just do some work during the day #RemoteWorkLife. The staff is always friendly, and open to..."

Monique Bruce

"Had one sip of their espresso and was immediately obsessed with this place lol. Their breakfast and lunch menu also did not disappoint! Would..."

Tiarra Ward

"Absolutely THE best mocha I’ve had since leaving San Francisco. Thank you!! Also the avo toast was lovely, I think it was the pickle shallots. Nice..."

christine castaldo

"exceptional espresso program. Truly incredibly gifted craftsman. When I visit from NYC I without fail come to visit this cafe and I always get a flat..."

Paolo Verzani

"We started our day here with coffee cocktails because we have the Guide to Imbibe and hadn't been to the area before. Our cocktails were amazing and..."

Thalya Torres

"Very solid four star cafe although the food could use some help. The beet and avocado sandwich was mostly bread, needs thinner/less bread. The..."

David Pakman

"Great breakfast place. Service just at the bar, free seating inside and outside. Orange juice is great and the lox bagel as well. Great happy hour..."

Christian Mai

"Wow... the Tahitian Vanilla Latte is a game changer! Great space & friendly staff here, too. I will be back... tomorrow...."

Eugene Bilodeau

"Delightfully quiet cafe with tasty food and unique cocktails. Stopped in on a whim while visiting DC. Got the brunch bowl with smoked salmon and a..."

Karly Keppel

"Food is definitely on the pricier side but it’s expected in DC. Coffee was..."

Marilyn Saha

"Really tasty breakfast! I had a ham and egg sandwich, which was fresh and really tasty. All the ingredients were fresh and the flavours went really..."

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"This coffee bar is not as visible as others from the street, but everything is made to perfection from the warm English muffins to the avocado toast..."

Simonetta Liuti

"The staff is very nice, knowledgeable, and fast! The space is welcoming and clean. I get a hot or iced latte and the occasional pastry (I miss the..."

Jamie Smith

"Sat down for a cup of coffee and phone scrolling. Got a simple black coffee and a slice of banana bread. Enjoyed both! Would go back again.... might..."

William Dolan

Pleasant Pops

"Really cute store, great food. Popsicles are fantastic. My favorite spot in..."

Sarah Gutman

"So many favorites..love Mexican Chocolate pop and any pop with Hibiscus..breakfast favorite is avocado..."

Vicki Rashbaum Horowitz

"Happened to come across this place on a morning walk and it is nothing short of amazing. Great flavors, for a great..."

Vicky Emmelie Johansson

"My kids enjoy those pops as crazy! We go all year..."

Veronica Jimenez

"Amazing flavors that are seasonal! Love this place so much...."

Justine Chen

"delicious and fun! Took our kids during a DC vacation, when we were exploring neighborhoods and less touristy..."

Anita Davis Sullivan

"Friendly people … delicious and clean food … kudos..."

Bill Thompson

"Made our first trip here today and loved it! What a wonderfully refreshing..."

Michelle Probst Phillips

"One of my favorite places in DC. Very..."

Ivan Dimitrov

"Just had one of the Strawberry Lemonade Ginger Pops. It was just what the doctor ordered on a hot..."

Kim Sterling Nalle

"Hyggelig stemning og..."

Rita Ituri Højland

"Pretty cool and cozy establishment. Got an ’Au Lait’ while I waited for my phone to charge and warm-up. The cafe shop is fairly small....serve..."

Shaina Z

"Great, neighborhood spot. Excellent salads and sandwiches. Really like the London Fog (earl grey tea with vanilla syrup). The popsicles are unique..."

Asad Bandealy

"Great little place. They have a small menu for breakfast and delicious bowls. The ice cream pops are wonderful. They have coffee drinks and tea also...."

Rob Shea

"First off, I want to point out that this business is 100% black owned, which is amazing and it personally makes me happy to see them thriving...."

Andre D'amore

"The pops here are refreshing, unique, and delicious. The menus changes seasonally so everything is fresh. The staff are always pretty friendly though..."

Chris Taylor

"I love stopping at Pleasant Pops and have been going for about a year. They have excellent Counter Culture coffee and service. I worked from Pleasant..."

Hannah Sedgwick

"Always good food - from fresh farm milk to soups and sandwiches, not to mention locally made cookies, pies, quiches, and pickles. And, of course, the..."

Kim Shults

"First I was proud of this business being run by african American people, does my heart good, second the flavors are so delicious. Will return..."

Michelle Mason

"I just discovered Pleasant Pops during Covid, and I’m so glad I did! The Black-owned business is full of friendly staff, and they are doing a great..."

MJ

"The pops here are truly pleasant. They have a variety of flavors and several vegan options. They even have pup pops so your dog can enjoy a treat..."

Dorea Reeser

Paul Maison De Qualite

Wheelchair Accessible

"There is currently no breakfast special, but the croissants my friend and I had were freshly baked and the coffee was good and strong. A small,..."

Hilda Kroll

"I consider myself somewhat of a croque madame connoisseur. My wife is a travel nurse, and wherever she goes she seeks out the best French cafe. If..."

Derrick L.

"I got 3 pastries and a coffee. Everything was fresh and delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try their sandwiches and..."

Jasna Acharya

"Slowly Paul's is opening up It has a few customers and weekends people arrive for take out. It's still expensive and has serious competition for..."

anthony danks

"The mille-feuilles (napoleon) is fresh and tasty. We enjoyed chamomile and mint tea on a cold spring afternoon. Service was..."

Céline A.

"Amazing bakery. I had the chocolate croissant. It was perfect. Paul always surprise us with they amazing decorations. It was the first time I try the..."

mustafa Suwaylih

"Great french boulangerie! The service was great, we’ve ordered two special breakfast, including bread, butter, jam, eggs benedict, coffee and..."

Nitzan Ainemer

"Ordered omelette and chocolate deluxe croissant. Their latte was very good! Not a busy place and friendly..."

Azza T

"Amazing and exquisite bakery and sandwiches. I had to ask for the name of the manager as they were so down to earth and pleasant. Ionela is cheerful..."

R M

"Had a light breakfast and coffee here on Saturday and Sunday of this past Veteran's Day Weekend. We sat outside in the nice weather on Saturday. ..."

Jeff Greger

"Always great, food, service, ambience. Love rhe Georgetown location, they have all available sandwiches and my lively millefolie tart. Excellent..."

Francesco Pistorio

"Filled with delight when I stepped into one for the first time! Love their enticing display of sandwiches, breads and the tantalizing aroma of..."

Jaderider

"Want to give a shout out to this place. I came in a few minutes before they were about to close and the staff were so helpful in getting me some..."

Alok Sinha

"Fantastic place. We just visited this shop for the first time and it was such a good experience. The employee that greeted us, I think the owner,..."

Ryan Kemper

"I love this place. The staff is friendly. Good but small selection of wine and groceries. The bar has good atmosphere and the patio is great to hang..."

Zach Mills

"Nice addition to the neighborhood with growler fills, good wines (though limited selection), good beers (though limited selection). They also have..."

Beau Finley

"Their sandwiches never let me down. Always pleased with my order. The crab cake sandwich is OMG DELICIOUS!!! Also love the BLT and Southwest Turkey..."

Debora Crabbe

"It's a nice addition to the neighborhood. They still need to work out their stocking cycles; their limited selection is expected; being out of things..."

Bob Grannan

"Great selection of local products. I reccomend ordering lunch at the hot bar. I got the three sides plate with Brussels, butternut squash and quinoa,..."

Erin R

"Has quickly become my favorite place to stop in the morning for coffee and a light breakfast. Wonderful selection of gourmet and local market..."

Miles Fawcett

"This was a first class casual lunch experience. Went in looking for a sandwich walked having eaten the best italian hoagie i have had in DC, met a..."

Eric DeStefano

"Awesome place to grab a bite to eat and something to drink. They have a ton of small, socially grocery items and even sell coffee. Also during the..."

Michael Harvey

"I like the food, crowd, and location. The hot bar food can be hit or miss but the bar selection more than makes up for it. I love how many Rt. 11..."

Katlin B.

"Cute place putting up some competition for Calvert Woodley just down Connecticut Avenue. Their only true advantage over CW, though, is the dine in..."

T S

"Far and away the best spot in Van Ness for lunch or to get beers after work. The sandwiches are a bit on the pricey side, but the flavors and..."

Chris Chester

"Friendly neighborhood atmosphere, nice TV. Some interesting items, I like the Baltic Rye bread. 1 * off because they do not take food..."

Adrian Salsgiver

"Enjoyable food, nice ambiance, and wonderful customer service. My friends and I held a meeting there and sat for HOURS. Staff checked on us and..."

Kourtney Igbo

"Great deli and market in the..."

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"Nice addition to the neighborhood, they market, bar, place to sit outside. Food is good. Prices are reasonable. Service need more..."

Klodian Haka

Orange Spoon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome selections of spirit, wine, and craft beer. They also make hot food here, hot & cold sandwiches, burgers and wraps, all made to..."

Olivia Kim

"Great deli selection! The Spicy Pork Bowl was delicious!! Wide selection of Beer, wine & spirits available. Ask Chris for..."

Hyun Kim

"Highly recommend! Owner is really great and kindly helped a stranger in need in the middle of the night in the middle of the city. That kind of..."

Alden Hartopo

"Super convenient liquor store in the West End of DC and everyone is very nice. They also have a deli open during the day that is popular during the..."

bactabeven

"Had a great selection, and they took the time to help me with what I was looking for. Really appreciated the experience as I didn't really know what..."

GroundChucks

"Good selection of liquor and excellent prices. Can..."

Jen Garone

"Great service and plentyyy of options! Ever since the change in owners / management, this store is now became a hidden gem for me!! It was previously..."

Kay

"This cafe doesn't look like much but in a city where every meal can end up costing you $20, this place is a welcome alternative. They make delicious..."

Ethan

"Great selection of wine and spirits in a very convenient..."

Scott Johnson

"Their warm and welcoming demeanor truly enhanced my shopping..."

Zulchimeg Batkhuyag

"I love this place! The hot bar has really yummy food with a great selection. You can also order made to order sandwiches either cold sandwiches or..."

Jani Kozlowski

"Great place to eat in DC! I come here every now and then with my coworkers n friends, and we love this place! They serve breakfast, lunch, and..."

Jee Silverio

"This was formerly **** "Orange Spoon" My everyday breakfast, coffee and close dinner. Very clean, polite and polished yet relaxed establishment. I..."

Linda Phillips

"Great discovery! This store is really well stocked and it has a variety of tequila and mezcal. Great..."

Isabel Berdeja

"This is quite the deluxe convenience store! They've really got it all, from a soup and salad bar, to a sandwich deli, and an array of snacks. They..."

Brionne Griffin

"The food was delicious, especially the rice bowl. The staff was very nice ! Highly recommended..."

Ganaa Collet

"Great place to take a break from busy work life. They have a huge selection of different kinds of food at the hot bar and the best salad bar in the..."

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