Explore Specialty Coffee in Washington, D.C.
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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Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 8:00 PM
Harrar Coffee & Roastery
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots
Open until 3:00 PM
Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Open until 5:00 PM
Compass Coffee
Navy Yard
Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost with house-roasted beans and specialty drink program
Open until 3:00 PM
Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop
Northwest Washington
Melbourne-inspired chain pulling flat whites with in-house roasted blends from their NYC facility
Open until 3:00 PM
Verve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Open until 7:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Open until 7:00 PM
Peregrine Espresso
Capitol Hill
Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008
Open until 6:00 PM
Peregrine Espresso
Northeast Washington
Small Planes Coffee roastery operation serving rotating single-origins and seasonal blends since 2008
Open until 5:00 PM
The Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks
Closed todayEspresso Focused
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Compass 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 8:00 PMHarrar Coffee & Roastery
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots
Open until 3:00 PMGregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Open until 5:00 PMCompass Coffee
Navy Yard
Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost with house-roasted beans and specialty drink program
Open until 3:00 PM
GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS
Northeast Washington
Community-focused roaster bringing specialty coffee culture East of the River with housemade lattes and signature drinks
Open until 2:00 PMCafes with Food
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Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 8:00 PMHarrar Coffee & Roastery
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots
Open until 3:00 PMGregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Open until 5:00 PMCompass Coffee
Navy Yard
Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost with house-roasted beans and specialty drink program
Open until 3:00 PMGIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS
Northeast Washington
Community-focused roaster bringing specialty coffee culture East of the River with housemade lattes and signature drinks
Open until 2:00 PMBluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop
Northwest Washington
Melbourne-inspired chain pulling flat whites with in-house roasted blends from their NYC facility
Open until 3:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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