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How has Washington, D.C.'s coffee scene evolved?
- Washington, D.C. has certainly upped its game recently when it comes to coffee shops. While Starbucks was the dominant coffee shop for quite a while, many creative new coffee roasters and coffee shops have now changed the cafe and coffee scene in the city.
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What coffee options are available in Washington, D.C.?
- Offering locals and visitors alike plenty of shops to choose from for their coffee fix, Washington, D.C. now boasts a variety of cafes catering to different preferences.
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Do coffee shops in Washington, D.C. serve more than just coffee?
- Some shops only serve coffee, while others offer meals and gelato, providing a diverse experience for coffee enthusiasts.
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1. Dolcezza
Dolcezza is a gelato business with a taste for well roasted coffee. It specializes in crafting old-world gelato made with locally sourced ingredients. Dolcezza Gelato is considered to be one of the best available in the United States, according to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, and Saveur. Dolcezza works closely with Sey Coffee Roasters, offering a full rotating roster of the expertly sourced and roasted coffee. The gelato company believes there isn’t anything much better than its gelato accompanied by a cup of espresso from immaculately roasted coffee beans.
550 Penn St. NE, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: 202-333-4646
2. Pitango
All of the coffee drinks at Pitango; whether they are served straight up, as an affogato, or with steamed milked; are inspired by the espresso-based offerings of Italy. Each and every drink offered at the coffee and gelato shop is made with organic, grass-fed milk from the Trickling Springs Creamery. Soy milk and almond milk is also available upon request. Pitango uses coffee from Vigilante Coffee, a local coffee roaster in DC that sources its high-quality beans from farms directly across the world. Pitango and Vigilante Coffee have created a custom blend, named Fortunata, only available at Pitango as well.
413 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: 202-885-9607
3. Qualia Coffee
Qualia Coffee takes a great amount of pride in offering coffee that is treated as if it were fresh produce. The coffee company roasts its coffee beans every day in order to ensure the most flavorful and freshest cups of coffee for its customers. Qualia Coffee was founded on the idea that by its approach to coffee, the coffee drinking experience could be elevated to another level of enjoyment and understanding. Starting in 2009, the company began as an exclusive outlet for a new coffee roasting operation. By both roasting and brewing coffee in-house, Qualia Coffee is able to maintain complete control.
3917 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011, Phone: 202-248-6423
4. Colada Shop
The Colada Shop is a social gathering place for conversation, cocktails, food, and coffee. It’s a bright shop where the flavors are as vibrant as the colors. Colada Shop aims to bring all kinds of people together by transporting guests to a space where coffee is brewed strong, the conversation is flowing, and cocktails and food are made with the Cuban flare of life and flavor. The Colada Shop is committed to providing customers with unmatched hospitality, excellent customer service, and high quality products. The coffee shop is open seven days a week, with longer hours Wednesday through Saturday.
1405 T St NW, Washington , DC 20009, Phone: 202-332-8800
5. Royal
The Royal in Washington D.C. is situated in the heart of the LeDroit Park historic neighborhood. The establishment is a coffee shop during the day that transforms into a kitchen and bar at night. Royal, which first opened to the public in 2015, gets its name from the liquor store that occupied the location previously. The concept behind the coffee shop is inspired by the international background of the owners, along with their love of spending time with friends and family, good drinks, and love for cooking. During the day, guests can pick up a cup of tea or Counter Culture Coffee.
501 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001, Phone: 202-332-7777
6. Gregorys Coffee
Gregorys Coffee first opened in Washington, D.C. in 2006 with just one mission in mind: to provide guests “with the perfect cup of coffee.” The coffee shop works with some of the leading exporters and importers of coffee in the world, giving the shop access to some of the most interesting and best coffee on the market. The team at Gregorys works hard to carefully select coffees and develop roast profiles that bring out the best of each coffee bean, roasting four days every week to ensure freshness. Healthy packaged foods and pastries are also available at the coffee shop.
1000 Vermont Ave, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: 202-621-8687
7. Marketto
Marketto is more than just a coffee shop, it’s a communal marketplace measuring six thousand square feet in space, combining cafe, bar, restaurant, and retail experiences. It’s made up of two modern, minimal buildings, a roof deck, a catwalk that connects the spaces togethers, and a courtyard. The Cafe and Bakery can be found on main building’s second floor. It serves coffee from local coffee roasters, Vigilante Coffee, and offers a full coffee bar experience every day of the week. All of the breads and pastries available are baked every morning, as well as throughout the day, in-house.
1351 H St NE, Washington DC 20002, Phone: 202-838-9972
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