Explore Specialty Coffee in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.'s specialty coffee scene has quietly become one of the East Coast's most compelling. Anchored by homegrown roasters and nationally acclaimed names, the nation's capital delivers serious coffee far beyond the political power lunches.
Northwest Washington is the undeniable heart of the scene, home to the vast majority of the city's specialty shops....
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Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe
Closed for today
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Closed for today
Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Closed for today
Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their own beans with multiple brewing options and outdoor seating
Open until 7:00 PM
Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 7:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Northwest Washington
West Coast roaster bringing precision-focused single origins and meticulously crafted espresso to Georgetown
Open until 8:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 21La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Closed for today
Peregrine Espresso
Northeast Washington
Small Planes Coffee roastery operation serving rotating single-origins and seasonal blends since 2008
Open until 8:00 PM
The Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks
Closed for todayBlue Bottle Coffee
Northwest Washington
West Coast roaster bringing precision-focused single origins and meticulously crafted espresso to Georgetown
Open until 8:00 PM
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters
Pentagon City
Award-winning in-house roaster specializing in nitro cold brew on tap and carefully sourced single-origin offerings
Open until 7:00 PM
Peregrine Espresso
Capitol Hill
Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008
Closed for todayEspresso Focused
View all 42Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe
Closed for todayLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Closed for todayPeregrine Espresso
Northeast Washington
Small Planes Coffee roastery operation serving rotating single-origins and seasonal blends since 2008
Open until 8:00 PMThe Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks
Closed for todayGregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Closed for todayCompass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their own beans with multiple brewing options and outdoor seating
Open until 7:00 PMCafes with Food
View all 34Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe
Closed for todayLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Closed for todayGregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Closed for todayCompass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their own beans with multiple brewing options and outdoor seating
Open until 7:00 PMGregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 7:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Northwest Washington
West Coast roaster bringing precision-focused single origins and meticulously crafted espresso to Georgetown
Open until 8:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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