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Wed / Jan 20
Affluent / All Ages / All Types
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
20s / 30s / All Ages / All Types / Art
Reviewed by Jasmine S.
"Yes, everyone just adores Georgetown Cupcake but Baked & Wired is the very best spot, they cute and crazy names for the cupcakes I had a peanut butter ..." more
1052 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
20s / 30s / 40s / Acoustic / Bohemian
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
20s / 30s / 40s / Art / Artsy / Bar / Brunch
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
18 and over / 20s Music / 30s / TVs
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
18 and over / Affluent / Blazers
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
All Ages / All Types / ATM / Casual
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
20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes / Bar
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
20s / All Ages / Anything goes
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
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.