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Top cafes in Washington, DC
The local cafes, coffee shops, and tea houses of DC are eclectic and comforting. From coffee takeaway or delivery in DC or quick-service breakfast, your morning pick me up is just a few blocks away. Check out International Square or head the opposite way towards the East End for gourmet loose-leaf tea, free-trade coffee, and cafes with classic cups of warm beverages.
You can enjoy iced coffee, bubble tea, espresso, tea with foam, and more when you search this bustling city for your favorite beverages. Get coffee delivered to your office or set out on a walk around Stanton park with a cup of joe in hand. The cafes here are homey and welcoming. You might find yourself spending hours enjoying the coffee and tea of these eateries. Life in DC is truly delicious.
If you’re in search of a way to power through the afternoon, don’t hesitate to explore the caffeinated beverages of Washington, DC. Sometimes all you need is a little boost to up your productivity. Whether it be oolong tea from a loose-leaf tea shop or a double shot of slow-roasted espresso. Pair it with a pastry or sandwich and you have yourself an excellent afternoon. You deserve it!
Must-try cafés in Washington
Piccolina da Centrolina
963 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Porchetta Panuzzo | $18.00 |
roasted and shaved suckling pig, mustard greens, grilled onion, salsa verde, provolone, on wood-fired flatbread | |
| Polletto | $18.00 |
charred chicken & escarole salad, parmigiano, lemon & olive oil | |
| Verde | $14.00 |
local greens, fried egg, briny lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano (gf) |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Tatte Bakery - Dupont
1301 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
| Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg) | |
| Muesli | $0.00 |
Whipped Greek yogurt topped with housemade granola, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pear, apple, honey, and black sesame. (670 / 980 cal, Contains: Milk, Sesame, Tree Nut - Almond, Cashew) |
Almeda
828 Upshur Street Northwest, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Ellen Sandwich | $14.25 |
Turkey Breast, Prosciutto, Pesto, Tomato, Arugula | |
| Mini Palmier | $1.00 |
Puff Pastry Cookie with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon or House Berry Jam | |
| Nichelle (Vegetarian) Sandwich | $13.50 |
Marinated Eggplant, Mozzarella, Pesto, Tomato Cream, Arugula |
Emissary - 2032 P ST NW
2032 P ST NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Drip Coffee | $4.00 |
Seasonal Counter Culture Selection | |
| Breakfast Burrito | $16.75 |
organic scrambled eggs, avocado, queso fresco, gluten free wrap Adan's oaxacan salsa | |
| Smoothie Verde | $10.50 |
fresh mango, banana kale spinach, avocado honey, coconut milk |
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee - City Center
904 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Iced Latte | $4.70 |
Most literary scholars incorrectly believe Wilfred Owen’s poem “Strange Meeting” reflects his experiences in the trenches of World War 1 but he later clarified in his memoirs that the poem was inspired by his early years in the Manchester Regiment constantly waiting in queue for an iced latte during tea time. | |
| Iced Vanilla Latte | $5.50 |
“At that time, I often thought that if I had had to live in the trunk of a dead tree, with nothing to do but look up at the sky flowing overhead, little by little, I would have gotten used to it.” — The Stranger, Albert Camus | |
| Cold Brew Iced Coffee | $4.30 |
Bistro Du Jour
99 District Square SW, Wasington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Quiche Lorraine | $15.50 |
Creamy egg custard with ham and cheese | |
| Chocolate Scone | $4.25 |
Chocolate Chip Scone | |
| MZD Vanilla Choux | $3.25 |
our whisper-thin puffs of pâte à choux pastry are baked with a delicate cookie crust and filled with a decadent vanilla pastry cream. |
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee - Dupont Circle
1704 Connecticut Avenue NW, washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Dulce De Leche Latte | $5.50 |
Dulce de leche is a confection created from the caramelization of milk and sugar. It’s amazingly complex and rich. You can eat it on toast like peanut butter. And we made our own for this amazing drink. It’s the most popular flavored drink we make, and it’s the best caramel latte you’ll ever have. | |
| Iced Latte | $4.70 |
Most literary scholars incorrectly believe Wilfred Owen’s poem “Strange Meeting” reflects his experiences in the trenches of World War 1 but he later clarified in his memoirs that the poem was inspired by his early years in the Manchester Regiment constantly waiting in queue for an iced latte during tea time. | |
| Large Latte | $5.75 |
2 shots of espresso with 14 ounces of steamed milk. This drink weighs about 1 lb. Other things that weigh about 1 lb. include a block of butter, 20 AA batteries, and a guinea pig. |
SALADS
Colada Shop - Wharf
10 Pearl St SW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| BREAKFAST EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with bacon, egg & cheese - 1 per order | |
| HAVANA BLEND | $0.00 |
signature blend, brewed all day | |
| CHICKEN EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with sofrito chicken - 1 per order |
Tatte Bakery - West End
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. (190 / 230 cal, Contains: Milk | |
| Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) | |
| Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) |
Elle
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Bucatini Verde | $28.00 |
pickled green garlic, pistachio, whipped ricotta | |
| Grilled Broccoli | $18.00 |
whipped feta, spicy honey, bbq pecan | |
| Side Pickles | $1.75 |
3 oz, bread and butter pickles |
Carvings
2021 F Street NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | $7.00 |
Egg, cheddar, choice of protein and choice of bread. | |
| Iced Chai | $2.99 |
| Bagel | $2.99 |
SANDWICHES
A Baked Joint
430 K Street NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chive & Goat Cheese Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. | |
| NC Country Ham | $10.00 |
Thick salty NC ham, 2 organic eggs, cheddar cheese and mayo on a bolillo roll. Substitute ham for tomato (vegetarian) or for bacon. | |
| Sausage & Cheddar Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. |
Bread Furst
4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| *Jambon Beurre (Ham & Cheese) | $13.75 |
Heritage ham, gruyere cheese, dijon mustard, butter on baguette | |
| Baguette | $4.95 |
Traditional French baguette. | |
| *Turkey & Brie Sandwich | $14.75 |
Roasted turkey, local apples, brie, herb dijonaise & arugula on onion focaccia. |
SANDWICHES
Bakers Daughter - Ivy City
1402 Okie St NE, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Jalapeño-Cheddar Biscuit x 1 pc | $5.00 |
Crunchy Buttermilk Biscuit filled with Cheddar, Jalapenos and Chive. | |
| One Egg - Any Style | $3.50 |
Create Your Breakfast Sandwich! | |
| Caramel Apple Muffin | $4.50 |
SANDWICHES
The Ministry
601 New Jersey Avenue NW Ste 102, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Bun | $8.75 |
| Cold Brew | $4.80 |
| Beet & Goat Cheese | $13.50 |
Colada Shop - 14th & T Str.
1405 T STREET NW, WASHINGTON
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| POTATO & LEEK EMPANADA | $3.75 |
Roasted potatoes and leeks mixed with swiss cheese and bechamel sauce - 1 per order | |
| COLADA SHOP CUBAN | $14.25 |
ham, slow-roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, cilantro aioli, cuban bread | |
| Caramelized Onion & Yucca Croqueta | $2.00 |
mashed yucca, caramelized onions, swiss cheese and bechamel. Panko breaded and deep fried until golden brown - 1 per order |
Paul French Bakery & Cafe
1275 K Street NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Mini Chocolate Hazelnut Donut | $1.69 |
Classic French Beignet filled with Palm oil free Hazelnut and Chocolate - Soft and spongy, Rolled in sugar | |
| Swiss Cheese Puffs | $0.99 |
Mini choux pastry puffs baked with crunchy swiss cheese. | |
| Vegetable Quiche (V) | $12.99 |
Seasonal vegetables and eggs in a puff pastry shell served with a garden salad. |
D Light Cafe - 2475 18th St. NW
2475 18th St. NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pink Dreams Latte Iced | $5.80 |
| Toffe Crunch Latte | $5.70 |
| Cappuccino | $0.00 |
SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES
Le Pain Quotidien
975 F Street, NW, Washington
Zeleno DC
1605 Connecticut Ave NW, WAshington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| IRice | $14.88 |
Steam Jasmine Rice, Choice of protein, cucumber, arugula, cilantro, scallion ginger sauce, soy sauce, thai sauce | |
| Very Berry | $8.00 |
Banana, strawberries, blueberries coconut milk, Bulgarian yogurt, coconut nectar | |
| Very Berry Bowl | $9.80 |
Banana, strawberries, blueberries Bulgarian yogurt, acai, coconut nectar Toppings:homemade granola, fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries toasted coconut flakes |
High Road Cycling & Café - 3210 Grace St NW
3210 Grace St NW, Washington
Emissary Kalorama - 1726 20th St NW
1726 20th St NW, Washington
SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES
Le Pain Quotidien
800 17th Street NW, Washington
Gregorys Coffee - GC37 - 443 7th St NW
443 7th St NW, Washington
Cameo
1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
Tatte DC Bakery
870 9th Street Northwest, Washington
SMOOTHIES • PASTRY
Gregorys Coffee - GC36 - 1111 New Jersey
1111 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington
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