Cafe Unido
Shaw, Washington DC
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
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
Takoma, Washington DC
A northern-DC roaster cafe for house-roasted coffee, a plant-filled room, and beans to take home.
Recognised • 2026
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City: Washington DC
Intent: Must Visit