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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Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe
Opens at 6:30 AM
Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
Local DC roaster with multiple neighborhood outposts serving their own beans and espresso-based drinks
Opens at 7:00 AM
Harrar Coffee & Roastery
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots
Opens at 7:00 AM
Verve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Opens at 7:00 AM
Peregrine Espresso
Capitol Hill
Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008
Opens at 7:00 AM
Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Opens at 6:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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The Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks
Opens at 7:00 AMVerve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Opens at 7:00 AMPeregrine Espresso
Capitol Hill
Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008
Opens at 7:00 AM
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
House-roasted La Colombe beans with draft latte on tap and trained baristas pulling quality espresso
Opens at 6:30 AM
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters
Pentagon City
Award-winning in-house roaster specializing in nitro cold brew on tap and carefully sourced single-origin offerings
Opens at 6:30 AMEspresso Focused
View all 42Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe
Opens at 6:30 AMThe Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks
Opens at 7:00 AMCompass Coffee
Northwest Washington
Local DC roaster with multiple neighborhood outposts serving their own beans and espresso-based drinks
Opens at 7:00 AMHarrar Coffee & Roastery
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots
Opens at 7:00 AMVerve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Opens at 7:00 AMPeregrine Espresso
Capitol Hill
Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008
Opens at 7:00 AMCafes with Food
View all 34Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
Local DC roaster with multiple neighborhood outposts serving their own beans and espresso-based drinks
Opens at 7:00 AMHarrar Coffee & Roastery
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots
Opens at 7:00 AMVerve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Opens at 7:00 AMPeregrine Espresso
Capitol Hill
Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008
Opens at 7:00 AMGregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development
Opens at 6:00 AM
Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
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