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Washington DC cafes for open late

Reviewed cafes in Washington DC where open late is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Open Late picks

A useful later-day coffee stop, normally open until 6pm or beyond.

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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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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.

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