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Coffee in Washington DC

Washington DC's coffee guide balances serious roaster-led cafes, distinctive origin-focused bars, and route-friendly stops between downtown, Shaw, Takoma, Logan Circle, and Union Market.

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Cafe Unido

Shaw, Washington DC

Must Visit House Roaster Strong Brunch Beans & Gear

A Shaw Panamanian coffee cafe for Geisha lattes, brewed coffee, brunch-leaning food, and beans to take home.

Recognised • 2026
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DUA DC Coffee

Downtown, Washington DC

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Beans & Gear

A downtown Indonesian specialty coffee shop for house-roasted beans, pour-over, signature lattes, matcha, and a compact McPherson Square stop.

Recognised • 2026
Lost Sock Roasters in Washington DC

Lost Sock Roasters

Takoma, Washington DC

Must Visit House Roaster Beans & Gear Under-the-Radar

A northern-DC roaster cafe for house-roasted coffee, a plant-filled room, and beans to take home.

Recognised • 2026
Peregrine Espresso cafe in Washington DC

Peregrine Espresso

Eastern Market, Washington DC

House Roaster Pour Over Open Late

An Eastern Market coffee classic for Small Planes espresso, pour-over, flash-brewed iced coffee, patio seating, and beans to take home.

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Slipstream

Logan Circle, Washington DC

House Roaster Strong Brunch Laptop-Friendly

A Studio Theatre coffee cafe for house-roasted coffee, breakfast, lunch, laptop time, and a theatre-adjacent Logan Circle room.

Recognised • 2026
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The Coffee Bar

Shaw, Washington DC

Pour Over Atmospheric Open Late

A Shaw multi-roaster cafe for Ceremony, Onyx, pour-over, patio seating, and an easy U Street coffee stop.

Recognised • 2026