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Best cafés in Washington, D.C.

351 independent cafés and coffee spots in Washington, D.C..

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 351.

Mikko, Washington, D.C.
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Best cafés in Washington, D.C.

  1. DrinkCaféShaw

    Big Bear Café

    This hipster café just outside Shaw in the neighborhood of Bloomingdale has a unique vibe - covered in moss and grape vines!

    Closed · opens 8 am tomorrowWi-Fi · Takeaway · Outdoor seating

  2. DrinkCaféDupont Circle

    Jolt 'N Bolt

    Another neighborhood outdoor seating and WiFi coffee shop, this one with a more private seating area on the side of the building. The inside is attractive, decorated with local artwork.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-8:30PM, Sat 7AM-9PM, Sun 7AM-8:30PMOutdoor seating

  3. DrinkCaféWaterfront

    Lot 38 Espresso Bar

    A rare sign of neighborhood life in the form of an actual family-run local business! It's a great coffeeshop with a big space, and serves as a really good meeting place pre-games, if the Bullpen isn't your thing. Free Wi-Fi.

    Mon-Fri 6:30AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-4PMWi-Fi

  4. DrinkCaféUpper Northwest

    Breadsoda

    It has all you could want of a basement-level dive bar: pool, ping pong, good sandwiches, relaxed and friendly atmosphere—except it's clean and attractive. Happy hour: 4-7PM daily.

    Kitchen: noon-11PM daily; bar: Sun-Thu noon-1:30AM, Fri Sat noon-2:30AMSandwiches: $4-6

  5. DrinkCaféShaw

    The Coffee Bar

    Opened in 2012, this coffee shop prides itself on the best coffee and knowledgeable baristas. Try the honey badger.

  6. DrinkCaféDupont Circle

    Java House

    A long-time neighborhood coffee shop that roasts its own beans. The biggest draw is the plentiful, shaded outdoor seating, which fills up with laptops (free WiFi and plenty of outdoor outlets!) checking emails while enjoying some good 17th St people watching.

    Sun-Thu 7AM-10:30PM, Fri Sat 7AM-11PM

  7. DrinkCaféDupont Circle

    Teaism

    Tea shop with Asian-inspired foods. Breakfast, lunch, and desserts offered on menu. Great selection of fine teas, although the prices exceed the (high) quality. Good place for lunch/brunch. Seating is limited, so if it looks busy you might want to look elsewhere (but there's also seating upstairs).

    Mon-Fri 7:30AM-10PM, Sat Sun 9:30AM-9PM; brunch Sat Sun 9:30AM-2:30PM$2-9

  8. DrinkCaféNear Northeast

    Sidamo Coffee & Tea

    Ethiopian coffee and gourmet teas. Free WiFi.

    Open now · closes 6 pmWi-Fi

  9. DrinkTea roomShaw

    Calabash Tea & Tonic

    A large selection of flavorful teas and vegan food.

  10. DrinkCafé

    Open City

    A cafe located at the National Cathedral, serving espresso drinks, homemade pastries, and sandwiches. It's a gathering place for locals, visitors, and various communities, offering a quiet lunch or brunch experience.

    Open now · closes 6 pmWi-Fi · Takeaway · Outdoor seating

  11. DrinkCafé

    Mikko

    Authentic Nordic cuisine with a local twist offering a "Hygge" experience with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Features a shop with NordiC- themed merchandise and offers catering services.

    Open now · closes 11 pmOutdoor seating · Takeaway · Wi-Fi

  12. DrinkCafé

    maman Penn Quarter

    French-inspired cafe known for pastries, coffee, and rustic charm. Offers catering and event hosting.

    Open now · closes 6 pmWheelchair accessible · Takeaway

  13. DrinkCafé

    Café Joy

    A neighborhood cafe in Shaw serving coffee, fresh-baked pastries, and sandwiches with Mediterranean influences.

    Open now · closes 4 pmOutdoor seating · Takeaway

  14. DrinkCafé

    Doubles

    3118 Georgia Avenue Northwest

    Open now · closes 5 pmWi-Fi · Takeaway · Outdoor seating

  15. DrinkCafé

    Peregrine Espresso

    650 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    Open now · closes 6 pmWi-Fi · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  16. DrinkCafé

    Pavilion Café

    401 Constitution Avenue Northwest

    Open now · closes 5 pmTakeaway · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  17. DrinkCafé

    Dos Gringos

    3116 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest

    Closed · opens 7:30 am tomorrowOutdoor seating · Vegan options

  18. DrinkCafé

    Jacob’s Coffee House

    401 8th Street Northeast

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowLimited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

  19. DrinkCafé

    Rue Cafe

    3906 14th Street Northwest

    Open now · closes 9 pmWi-Fi · Outdoor seating

  20. DrinkCafé

    Unido Coffee Roasters

    908 W Street Northwest

    Open now · closes 5 pmOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  21. DrinkCafé

    Cascade Café

    6 Constitution Avenue Northeast

    Closed · opens 11 am tomorrowWi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible

  22. DrinkCafé

    Sweet Lemon Cafe

    201 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowTakeaway · Outdoor seating

  23. DrinkCafé

    Café Integral

    1900 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  24. DrinkCafé

    Boulangerie Saint Georges

    303 7th Street Southeast

    Open now · closes 7 pmOutdoor seating

  25. DrinkCafé

    Café Fili

    701 2nd Street Northeast

    Open now · closes 9 pmOutdoor seating

  26. DrinkCafé

    Cosmo

    600 Maryland Avenue Southwest

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowWheelchair accessible

  27. DrinkCafé

    Daily Provisions

    1601 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

    Open now · closes 9 pmOutdoor seating

  28. DrinkCafé

    Ellē

    3221 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest

    Closed · opens 5:30 pm tomorrowWheelchair accessible

  29. DrinkCafé

    Harrar Coffee and Roastery

    2904 Harvard Street Northwest

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowWi-Fi

  30. DrinkCafé

    Heat da Spot

    3213 Georgia Avenue Northwest

    Closed · opens 7:30 am tomorrowOutdoor seating

  31. DrinkCafé

    Llamabar Cafe

    1 M Street Southeast

    Open now · closes 7 pmWi-Fi

  32. DrinkCafé

    Soleluna

    1787 Columbia Road Northwest

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowOutdoor seating

  33. DrinkCafé

    Three Fifty Bakery & Coffee Bar

    1641 R Street Northwest

    Open now · closes 4 pmWi-Fi

  34. DrinkCafé

    Wine and Butter

    1023 East Capitol Street Southeast

    Open now · closes 8 pmOutdoor seating

  35. DrinkCafé

    YELLOW

    417 Morse Street Northeast

    Closed · opens 8 am tomorrowTakeaway

  36. DrinkCafé

    Tony's Breakfast

    1387 H Street Northeast

    Open now · closes 7 pmLimited wheelchair access

  37. DrinkCafé

    Tryst Coffeehouse

    2459 18th Street Northwest

    Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  38. DrinkCafé

    Yellow

    1524 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest

    Closed · opens 8 am tomorrowOutdoor seating

  39. DrinkCafé

    Bourbon Coffee

    1919 North Lynn Street

    Open now · closes 6 pmWi-Fi

  40. DrinkCafé

    Greenberry's

    1805 E Street Northwest

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowOutdoor seating

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