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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
Paul French Bakery & Cafe
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Crêpes - Mixed Berry & Chocolate | $7.99 |
French crêpes rolled with chocolate pastry cream, seasonal berries, and topped with crème chantilly. | |
| Apple Turnover | $5.99 |
A delicious puff pastry containing a sweet apple filling and covered with sugar on top. | |
| Mini Raisin Danish | $1.49 |
This delicious raisin pastry is a variation on a croissant dough, spread with vanilla custard and plump raisins, sliced, proved, and baked. |
Piccolina da Centrolina
963 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Polletto | $18.00 |
charred chicken & escarole salad, parmigiano, lemon & olive oil | |
| Porchetta Panuzzo | $18.00 |
roasted and shaved suckling pig, mustard greens, grilled onion, salsa verde, provolone, on wood-fired flatbread | |
| Giardino Panuzzo | $17.00 |
wood roasted zucchini, tomato, grilled onion, arugula, pesto, provolone, on wood-fired flatbread |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Tatte Bakery - Dupont
1301 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Iced Honey Halva Latte - 12 oz | $5.50 |
Housemade halva syrup whisked into a double ristretto shot with milk and topped with microfoam. (190 cal, Contains: Dairy, Soy, Sesame) | |
| Cold Brew | $0.00 |
18-22 hour slow steeped coffee resulting in a smooth full-bodied brew with a higher level of caffeine and a bright refreshing taste | |
| Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg) |
Almeda
828 Upshur Street Northwest, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Mini Palmier | $1.00 |
Puff Pastry Cookie with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon or House Berry Jam | |
| Ellen Sandwich | $13.75 |
Turkey Breast, Prosciutto, Pesto, Tomato, Arugula | |
| Nichelle (Vegetarian) Sandwich | $13.00 |
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 | |
| Egg & Cheese Sandwich | $13.00 |
organic scrambled eggs and fontina cheese on a local brioche bun, with organic greens | |
| Smashed Avocado Toast | $16.00 |
sea salt, pepper, lemon, pickled red onion, micro greens |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Cheesecake | $8.00 |
Rich and creamy seasonal favorite | |
| 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. | |
| MZD Croissant | $4.50 |
made with french grass-fed butter and a hint of sourdough, this classic laminated pastry promises to instantly transport you to your favorite parisian bistro. |
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee - Dupont Circle
1704 Connecticut Avenue NW, washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Tatte Bakery - West End
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Iced Latte | $0.00 |
Contains: Dairy | |
| Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg) | |
| Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. Contains: Dairy |
Elle
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Crispy Pork Belly | $19.00 |
White grits, braised turnips, & Dr. Pepper glaze | |
| Tempeh Burger | $17.00 |
On house-made potato roll with american & emmenthaler cheese, bread & butter pickles, seared onion, mustard & remoulade | |
| Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
On house-made potato bun with farm egg, cheddar cheese & optional sausage or brisket. |
Carvings
2021 F Street NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | $6.00 |
Egg, cheddar, choice of protein and choice of bread. | |
| Bagel | $2.30 |
| Iced Latte | $0.00 |
SANDWICHES
A Baked Joint
430 K Street NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chive & Goat Cheese Biscuit Sammie | $6.50 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. | |
| NC Country Ham | $9.00 |
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 | $6.50 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. |
Bread Furst
4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Rustic Sourdough | $8.50 |
Rustic white sourdough | |
| Bagel - Everything | $2.35 |
Our bagel, with poppy & sesame seeds | |
| Baguette | $4.05 |
Traditional French baguette. |
The Ministry
601 New Jersey Avenue NW Ste 102, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Blueberry Muffin | $4.00 |
| Breakfast Bun | $8.75 |
| Beet & Goat Cheese | $13.50 |
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. | |
| Strawberry Ganache Tartlet | $9.99 |
This classic French tartlet is filled ruby red strawberry ganache, strawberry jelly, and fresh strawberries |
D Light Cafe - 2475 18th St. NW
2475 18th St. NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Quinoa Bowl | $14.00 |
| Lavender Espresso tonic Iced | $5.20 |
| Honey Chocolate | $7.99 |
Bakers Daughter - Ivy City
1402 Okie St NE, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Iced Coffee | $3.50 |
We brew Julius Meinl Sidamo. | |
| Caramel Apple Muffin | $4.50 |
Colada Shop - 14th & T
1405 T STREET NW, WASHINGTON
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES
Le Pain Quotidien
975 F Street, NW, Washington
Zeleno DC
1605 Connecticut Ave NW, WAshington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Very Berry Bowl | $9.80 |
Banana, strawberries, blueberries Bulgarian yogurt, acai, coconut nectar Toppings:homemade granola, fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries toasted coconut flakes | |
| Caprese Multi Grain Baguette | $12.88 |
Tomato, mozzarella, arugula, and a drizzle of homemade basil pesto on whole grain baguete | |
| Very Berry | $8.00 |
Banana, strawberries, blueberries coconut milk, Bulgarian yogurt, coconut nectar |
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
2000 Massachusetts Ave, 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
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