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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La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Open until 5:00 PM
Grace Street Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
In-house roaster in Georgetown crafting modern specialty blends from Guatemala, Mexico, and Ethiopia
Open until 5:00 PM
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
House-roasted La Colombe beans with draft latte on tap and trained baristas pulling quality espresso
Closed today
Blue Bottle Coffee
Northeast Washington
West Coast roasting pioneer brings meticulous single-origin pour overs to Union Market's specialty coffee scene
Open until 7:00 PM
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
Philadelphia roaster's DC outpost brewing their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins
Open until 6:00 PM
Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 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
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 todayGrace Street Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
In-house roaster in Georgetown crafting modern specialty blends from Guatemala, Mexico, and Ethiopia
Open until 5:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
House-roasted La Colombe beans with draft latte on tap and trained baristas pulling quality espresso
Closed todayBlue Bottle Coffee
Northeast Washington
West Coast roasting pioneer brings meticulous single-origin pour overs to Union Market's specialty coffee scene
Open until 7:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
Philadelphia roaster's DC outpost brewing their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins
Open until 6:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 42La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Open until 5:00 PMThe Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks
Closed todayGrace Street Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
In-house roaster in Georgetown crafting modern specialty blends from Guatemala, Mexico, and Ethiopia
Open until 5:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
House-roasted La Colombe beans with draft latte on tap and trained baristas pulling quality espresso
Closed todayBlue Bottle Coffee
Northeast Washington
West Coast roasting pioneer brings meticulous single-origin pour overs to Union Market's specialty coffee scene
Open until 7:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
Philadelphia roaster's DC outpost brewing their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins
Open until 6:00 PMCafes with Food
View all 34La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Open until 5:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
House-roasted La Colombe beans with draft latte on tap and trained baristas pulling quality espresso
Closed todayBlue Bottle Coffee
Northeast Washington
West Coast roasting pioneer brings meticulous single-origin pour overs to Union Market's specialty coffee scene
Open until 7:00 PMLa Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northwest Washington
Philadelphia roaster's DC outpost brewing their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins
Open until 6:00 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 PM
Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based chain fueling DC's hustle with in-house roasted coffee and high-tech quick-serve efficiency
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