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Washington DC cafes for beans & gear

Reviewed cafes in Washington DC where beans & gear is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Beans & Gear picks

Beans, brewing kit, or coffee extras make the retail side worth browsing.

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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

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