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Coffee in Washington, D.C.
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18 places
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4.8· 776Café · Park View1. Sankofa Video Books & Café
Black-owned Georgia Ave café and bookstore with African-focused books, film screenings, live events, smoothies and light bites.
4.8· 757Bakery · Adams Morgan2. Sharbat Bakery&Cafe (Adams Morgan)
Azerbaijani bakery and café in Adams Morgan known for baklava, honey cake and savory pastries.
4.8· 590Café · Golden Triangle3. Dolphin Cafe
Located in the heart of DC, Dolphin Cafe offers handcrafted drinks, fresh salads, and artisan baked goods in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. We focus on quality ingredients and exceptional flavors, making us a go-to spot for coffee lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Stop by for a quick bite or a relaxing break, and enjoy the best of what we have to offer.
4.8· 506Café · Navy Yard4. Lot 38 espresso bar
Capitol Hill espresso bar with illy coffee, pastries, bagels and banh mi sandwiches, plus upstairs seating.
4.7· 1.0kCafé · Alexandria Historic District5. Turkish Coffee Lady
Old Town Alexandria café and culture house serving Turkish coffee and tea, baklava, pastries, all-day breakfast and handmade gifts.
4.7· 653Café · Lyon Village6. Simona Cafe
Neighborhood coffee shop in Arlington with locally roasted coffee, pastries, focaccia and a patio.
4.6· 1.7kBakery · West End7. Un je ne sais Quoi...
Dupont Circle French patisserie known for meringue-and-cream merveilleux and croissants.
4.6· 1.4kCafé · Trinidad8. Pie Shop
Small H Street bakery serving sweet and savory pies and quiche, with a bar and live music in the evenings.
4.6· 1.1kCafé · Golden Triangle9. DUA DC Coffee
Downtown coffeehouse serving Indonesian-sourced espresso and pour-overs with pastries, empanadas and matcha mango drinks.
4.6· 1.1kCafé · Logan Circle10. Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café
Australian-style café in Logan Circle with coffee, brunch dishes, smoothies and indoor and outdoor seating.
4.6· 1.0kCafé · Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District11. La Colombe Coffee Workshop
La Colombe's Blagden Alley café serving house-roasted coffee, pastries and snacks; no wifi, murals nearby.
4.6· 983Bakery · Park View12. Call Your Mother Deli
Park View bagel shop and deli with breakfast sandwiches, coffee and pastries, plus outdoor seating.
4.6· 922Bakery · Chinatown13. Pearl's Bagels
Small bagel shop in Shaw/Mount Vernon area with lox sandwiches, egg-and-cheese bagels, spreads, coffee and some outdoor seating.
4.6· 826Bakery · Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District14. SEYLOU LLC
Minimalist Shaw bakery making breads and pastries from locally grown whole grains, plus coffee and tea.
4.6· 800Café · Captains Row15. South Block
Casual Old Town Alexandria spot for açaí bowls, smoothies and pressed juices.
4.6· 784Café · Logan Circle16. The Coffee Bar
Neighborhood coffee shop in Shaw/U Street with a patio, espresso drinks, local bagels and pastries.
4.5· 3.8kBakery · Georgetown17. Baked & Wired
Georgetown bakery and coffeehouse known for large cupcakes, espresso drinks and granola.
4.5· 2.6kCafé · Virginia Square18. Northside Social Coffee & Wine
Clarendon café with Counter Culture coffee, sandwiches and baked goods, plus a second-floor wine bar and outdoor seating.
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