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Best Specialty Coffee in Washington, D.C.

42 specialty coffee shops in Washington, D.C. (Updated April 2026)

Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Local DC roaster's arena-district outpost serving their own beans with pastries and sandwiches

Closed for today
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.

House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program

Open until 5:00 PM
The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

The Coffee Bar

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks

Closed today
Grace Street Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Grace Street Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Grace Street Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Grace Street Coffee Roasters

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

In-house roaster in Georgetown crafting modern specialty blends from Guatemala, Mexico, and Ethiopia

Open until 5:00 PM
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

House-roasted La Colombe beans with draft latte on tap and trained baristas pulling quality espresso

Closed today
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.

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 - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia roaster's DC outpost brewing their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins

Open until 6:00 PM
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Gregorys Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup

Open until 8:00 PM
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Gregorys Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

NYC-based chain fueling DC's hustle with in-house roasted coffee and high-tech quick-serve efficiency

Closed today
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Philly-based roaster's outpost serving signature draft latte and pour over selections in modern Northwest space

Open until 6:00 PM
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe

Closed for today
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Local DC roaster serving their own beans with multiple locations across the capital

Closed for today
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Local DC roaster's spacious downtown outpost with espresso and cold brew offerings near K Street

Closed today
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Local DC roaster with multiple neighborhood outposts serving their own beans and espresso-based drinks

Closed today
Bluestone Lane Spring Valley Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane Spring Valley Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane Spring Valley Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Bluestone Lane Spring Valley Café

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Melbourne-inspired chain serving signature flat whites from their NYC roastery with expert barista team

Open until 6:00 PM
Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Melbourne-inspired cafe pulling La Marzocco shots with Australian coastal design and full cocktail service

Open until 8:00 PM
Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Family-owned roaster since 2005 using eco-friendly Loring roaster, focusing on organic and fair trade beans

Closed for today
Harrar Coffee & Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Harrar Coffee & Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Harrar Coffee & Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Harrar Coffee & Roastery

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots

Closed for today
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.

Oakland roaster's Union Station outpost serving signature single-origin espresso before boarding

Open until 7:00 PM
Bluestone Lane West End Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane West End Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane West End Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Bluestone Lane West End Café

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Melbourne-inspired café pulling shots on La Marzocco equipment with Australian coffee culture sensibilities

Open until 5:00 PM
Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum

Southwest Waterfront, Washington, D.C.

Georgetown roaster's museum outpost featuring Modbar espresso and rotating blends from Guatemala and Ethiopia

Open until 4:30 PM
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost with house-roasted beans and specialty drink program

Closed for today
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost with above-average coffee, though execution may not satisfy specialty purists

Open until 5:00 PM
Others Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Others Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Others Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Others Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Intimate owner-operated specialty bar where Brian and Ashley craft personalized coffee experiences one cup at a time

Closed for today
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Oakland-based roaster's DC outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins with precision brewing

Closed for today
Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Melbourne-inspired chain pulling flat whites with in-house roasted blends from their NYC facility

Closed for today
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

DC-roasted coffee featuring ethically sourced Cardinal Blend, roasted in-house with peak roasting philosophy

Open until 7:00 PM
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia-roasted La Colombe outpost with draft lattes and spacious workspace in U Street Corridor

Open until 5:00 PM
Peregrine Espresso - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Peregrine Espresso - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Peregrine Espresso - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Peregrine Espresso

Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.

Small Planes Coffee roastery operation serving rotating single-origins and seasonal blends since 2008

Open until 5:00 PM
Peregrine Espresso - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Peregrine Espresso - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Peregrine Espresso - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Peregrine Espresso

Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008

Open until 6:00 PM
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Slipstream

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Filter coffee by flavor profile & cocktails after dark, with curated single-origin selections

Open until 5:00 PM
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Slipstream

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Stylish pour-over specialist in the heart of DC, transitioning from coffee bar to cocktail lounge by evening

Closed today
WARKA COFFEE - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
WARKA COFFEE - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
WARKA COFFEE - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

WARKA COFFEE

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Ethiopian-rooted specialty coffee connecting farm to cup with creative signature lattes near the Capitol

Closed for today
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters

Pentagon City, Washington, D.C.

Award-winning in-house roaster specializing in nitro cold brew on tap and carefully sourced single-origin offerings

Open until 7:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

West Coast roaster bringing precision-focused single origins and meticulously crafted espresso to Georgetown

Open until 9:00 PM
The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

The Coffee Bar

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal offerings from specialty roasters nationwide with classic espresso program

Open until 6:00 PM
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Gregorys Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development

Open until 5:00 PM
GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS

Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.

Community-focused roaster bringing specialty coffee culture East of the River with housemade lattes and signature drinks

Closed for today
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Compass Coffee

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

DC-based roaster serving their own beans with multiple brewing options and outdoor seating

Open until 7:00 PM
Zeke's Coffee of DC - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Zeke's Coffee of DC - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Zeke's Coffee of DC - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Zeke's Coffee of DC

Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.

Family-owned roastery brewing organic & fair trade coffee on energy-efficient Loring roaster since 2005

Open until 5:00 PM
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Slipstream

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

Stylish day-to-night cafe serving espresso and pour-over coffee with attention to detail and light fare

Closed today
Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

Verve Coffee Roasters

Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid

Open until 7:00 PM

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