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Washington DC cafes for under-the-radar

Reviewed cafes in Washington DC where under-the-radar is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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A less obvious stop that rewards the detour, away from the city's default coffee names.

Takoma, Washington DC

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

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