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Cafés in Washington, DC

Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar

Coffee Shop / Café

Reviewed by Dylan H.

"My Take: Out of the many coffee shops in the Washington, D.C. area, Filter Coffeehouse is one reserved for the elite. Located blocks from the White H ..." more

1916 I Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006

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Dolcezza

Gelateria / Café

Reviewed by Kelly M.

"My Take: On a warm, sunny afternoon of Georgetown’s Wisconsin Street, I headed over to the picturesque gelateria known as Dolcezza. This gelateria doe ..." more

1560 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007

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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café

Bar / Café / Culture / Bookstore

Party Earth Review A combination independent bookseller and high-end café, Kramerbooks & Afterwords has become a DC staple for an eclectic and hyper-literate clientele. Lined with classics, rarer finds, novelty books, and a wide selection of politically-minded literature, the bookstore offers a pleasant place for smartly-dressed patrons to ... more

1517 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Busboys and Poets

Bar / Café / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Just north of the main party hub of U Street, progressive-minded locals can be found at Busboys and Poets, a celebrated restaurant, bar, bookstore, and art gallery where creative thought flows as freely as the house sangria. Midweek finds mellow regulars congregating in the lounge, where they while away the afternoon on ... more

2021 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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pâtisserie poupon

Bakery

Reviewed by Kelly M.

"My Take: Located on the quieter area of Georgetown’s Wisconsin Street, Pâtisserie Poupon is the perfect place to get a quick treat while shopping or e ..." more

1645 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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Tryst

Bar / Coffee Shop / Lounge

Party Earth Review Situated in a neighborhood known for its rowdy nightlife, Tryst invites Adams Morgan rabble-rousers to step back, have a latte served with animal crackers, and chill out. A wall of windows offers both mellow daytime views and safety from the nighttime chaos of 18th Street, while mismatched couches and simple wooden tables ... more

2459 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Zenobia Lounge

Hookah Bar / Lounge / Bookstore

Reviewed by Christine W.

"Located in the upscale neighborhood of Georgetown, Zenobia offers college students a late night option for fun. However, Zenobia does not cater to t ..." more

1025 31st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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Max's Best Ice Cream

Ice Cream Shop

Reviewed by Lindsey R.

"My Take: Colorful and attractive from the outside, Max’s Best will make you feel like a local on the inside. He has countless photo collages up of pic ..." more

2416 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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Open City

Diner / Coffee Shop / Bar

Reviewed by Lindsey R.

"My Take: If you’re a student, 20-something, family, or tourist, in DC, you know about Open City in Woodley Park. Not because it’s exclusive, and not b ..." more

2331 Calvert Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20008

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Baked & Wired

Bakery / Coffeeshop

Reviewed by Dylan H.

"My Take: Baked and Wired is a popular destination for the many cupcake and coffee lovers in the Washington, D.C. area. Frequented by both tourists a ..." more

1052 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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Modern Times Coffeehouse

Coffee Shop / Café

Reviewed by Kelly M.

"My Take: In the lower level of bookstore Politics & Prose, Modern Times is one of my favorite coffeehouses in Washington, DC. It’s removed from the h ..." more

5015 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20008

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Northside Social Coffee & Wine

Café / Wine Bar

Reviewed by Dylan H.

"My Take: Northside Social is in the heart of a popular restaurant district, making it one of the most attractive coffee shops in Arlington, Virginia. ..." more

3211 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

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Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar - Coffee Shop | Café in DC

Thankfully, finding great cafés in Washington, DC isn’t as hard as finding a sane politician. Cafés keep popping up on every corner around DC, and they come in all shapes and sizes and cover a whole range of price points.

There are several independently owned cafés in the District and plenty of big corporate chains too, so whether you just want a quick cup of java on the go or want to while away the day with a book and maybe some live entertainment, the city’s cafés have you covered. One of the most notable DC cafés is Kramerbooks & Afterwords, a combination independent bookseller and high-end café in Dupont Circle that has become a Washington, DC staple for an eclectic and hyper-literate clientele.

Tryst, meanwhile, even though it’s situated in a neighborhood known for its rowdy nightlife, invites Adams Morgan rabble-rousers to step back, have a latte served with animal crackers, and chill out.

Such is the great diversity of Washington, DC cafés, where you can sit with trendy types, with rowdy college kids, with tourists, and probably with the next senator from Everytown, USA.