True coffeeholics know that any time of day is the perfect time to enjoy a fresh cup. And whether you prefer a hip cold brew, a popular pour-over, or a flavor-infused latte, Washington, DC boasts a number of unique spots where you can find all three—and more.
So, coffee lovers, if you are looking for fun things to do in Washington DC, why not go coffee shop hopping from Takoma to Golden Triangle (and beyond). We’re pouring out all the details on the 6 best coffee shops in DC to try.
#1 Culture Coffee Too
One of the things you need to know about living in DC is to know where you can get some delicious coffee. If you’re looking for the best coffee shop with kind vibes and an even kinder heart, look no further. In addition to offering strong coffee (and tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner options), Culture Coffee Too also invests in the neighborhood’s culture by providing a space for local vendors to sell their handcrafted goods.
Whether you’re interested in jewelry, skincare products, or whatever else happens to pop up that week, you can support this Northeast local coffee shop and local artists and vendors in one fell swoop. Ultimately, it’s a (delicious) win-win.
#2 Takoma Beverage Company
This all-day coffee shop understands the value of a noteworthy cup of coffee—and an afternoon or evening libation of the alcoholic variety.
That’s right. In addition to their delectable breakfast offerings, like housemade quiche and filter coffee, Takoma Beverage Company also offers a vast beer and wine selection for your thirst-quenching enjoyment.
#3 La Coop Coffee
Blink and you might mistake this adorable coffee shop for a quaint Manor Park home. And you wouldn’t be far off. Founder Juan Luis Salazar Cano renovated this once-home into the chic yet classic local coffee shop it is today.
You can easily find a cozy spot inside La Coop’s modern and vibrant interior, but you can also sit on the front porch and take in the fresh air as you sip great coffee made from beans sourced from Juan’s hometown in Guatemala. We also recommend trying the freshly made Colombian-style empanadas, bagelitos, or burritos. In fact, we’d take one of each, please!
#4 The Coffee Bar
Caffeinating the capital since 2012, The Coffee Bar grants coffee-based wishes to its countless patrons in the form of coffee on tap—yes, you read that right.
With locations in the Shaw and Golden Triangle neighborhoods, The Coffee Bar also makes it easy to get your morning cold brew in the A.M. and your afternoon coffee drink fixes via pour-over in the P.M. no matter where your days take you.
In other words, your caffeinated wishes really can come true.
#5 The Roasted Boon Co.
Located in the Shaw neighborhood, The Roasted Boon Co. sets itself apart from other coffee shops by offering something so technologically advanced and delicious that coffee lovers of all ages line up for it.
What is it they have, you ask?
The Roasted Boon Co. boasts a touch-screen coffee bean roaster. It heats the coffee bean to a precise temperature to extract their unique flavor profile and put it directly into your personal cup of joe. You can also choose from a variety of robust coffee beans sourced from all over the world, including from countries like:
- Ethiopia
- Brazil
- Guatemala
- Colombia
If iced coffee, tea, smoothie, or even wine are more to your liking, their menu is almost as robust as their coffee, so you’ll have plenty of other options to choose from.
#6 Café Unido at La Cosecha
If you’d like to take your passion for coffee to new countries (without leaving DC), we highly recommend trying Café Unido. Located in the La Cosecha marketplace, it’s the esteemed Panamanian coffee chain’s first coffee shop in the U.S.
And Café Unido doesn’t just offer any Panamanian roast. They scour Panamanian micro-producers to find the coffee bean with the perfect blend of fruity and floral notes that their customers know and love.
The whipped cream on top is the fact that their business donates a portion of its profits to social and environmental projects to positively impact growing coffee communities in Panama. What’s not to love about changing the world one coffee at a time?
Find the Best Coffee Shops, DC Style, Near Your New Home at Common
Finding a coffee shop in Washington, DC that offers fresh brews, unique atmospheres, and more isn’t hard. Narrowing them down to determine your favorite? That might be a little more challenging—but it’s a task worth tackling. Plus, while you’re sampling coffees around the city, you’ll have plenty of time to consider which DC neighborhood you could see yourself calling home.
From Shaw to Takoma, Common offers fully-furnished private bedrooms in comfortable coliving apartments throughout the DC area. We also provide everything you’ll need, from the little essentials like toilet paper and dish soap to the bigger necessities like Wifi and washer-dryer units—all included for a price that’s significantly more affordable than traditional rental units.
Take the first step toward finding your new home (and your new favorite DC coffee shop) by scheduling a tour today.
Sources:
Cafe Unido. Social Impact. https://cafeunido.com/english_usa/social-impact