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Washington, D.C.'s specialty coffee scene has quietly become one of the East Coast's most compelling. Anchored by homegrown roasters and nationally acclaimed names, the nation's capital delivers serious coffee far beyond the political power lunches.
Northwest Washington is the undeniable heart of the scene, home to the vast majority of the city's specialty shops.
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Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 7:00 PM
The Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal offerings from specialty roasters nationwide with classic espresso program
Open until 5:00 PM
Verve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Open until 7:00 PM
WARKA COFFEE
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-rooted specialty coffee connecting farm to cup with creative signature lattes near the Capitol
Open until 3:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Northwest Washington
Oakland-based roaster's DC outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins with precision brewing
Open until 5:00 PM
Others Coffee
Northwest Washington
Intimate owner-operated specialty bar where Brian and Ashley craft personalized coffee experiences one cup at a time
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Peregrine Espresso
Northeast Washington
Small Planes Coffee roastery operation serving rotating single-origins and seasonal blends since 2008
Open until 8:00 PMThe Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal offerings from specialty roasters nationwide with classic espresso program
Open until 5:00 PMVerve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Open until 7:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Northwest Washington
Oakland-based roaster's DC outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins with precision brewing
Open until 5:00 PMOthers Coffee
Northwest Washington
Intimate owner-operated specialty bar where Brian and Ashley craft personalized coffee experiences one cup at a time
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Northeast Washington
House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program
Open until 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 42Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 7:00 PMPeregrine Espresso
Northeast Washington
Small Planes Coffee roastery operation serving rotating single-origins and seasonal blends since 2008
Open until 8:00 PMThe Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal offerings from specialty roasters nationwide with classic espresso program
Open until 5:00 PMVerve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Open until 7:00 PMWARKA COFFEE
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-rooted specialty coffee connecting farm to cup with creative signature lattes near the Capitol
Open until 3:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Northwest Washington
Oakland-based roaster's DC outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins with precision brewing
Open until 5:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 34Gregorys Coffee
Northwest Washington
NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup
Open until 7:00 PMThe Coffee Bar
Northwest Washington
Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal offerings from specialty roasters nationwide with classic espresso program
Open until 5:00 PMVerve Coffee Roasters
Northwest Washington
California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One cafe hybrid
Open until 7:00 PMWARKA COFFEE
Northwest Washington
Ethiopian-rooted specialty coffee connecting farm to cup with creative signature lattes near the Capitol
Open until 3:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Northwest Washington
Oakland-based roaster's DC outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins with precision brewing
Open until 5:00 PM
Compass Coffee
Northwest Washington
DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe
Open until 5:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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