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    Harrar Coffee & Roastery — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Compass Coffee — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Slipstream — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    La Colombe Coffee Workshop — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    The Coffee Bar — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.

    Best Specialty Coffee in Washington, D.C.

    41 curated cafés

    Harrar Coffee & Roastery — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Harrar Coffee & Roastery
    Compass Coffee — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Compass Coffee
    Slipstream — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Slipstream

    Standouts include Harrar Coffee & Roastery, Compass Coffee and Slipstream; the densest specialty pockets are Northwest Washington, Northeast Washington, Navy Yard.

    Top cafés in Washington, D.C.

    Harrar Coffee & Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Harrar Coffee & Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Harrar Coffee & Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Harrar Coffee & Roastery

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots, with espresso and drip coffee.

    Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
    Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Local D.C. roaster Compass Coffee serves its own beans, including the Big Daddy blend, at multiple cafés across the capital.

    Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
    Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Slipstream - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Slipstream

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Stylish day-to-night café serving espresso and pour-over coffee with attention to detail and light fare.

    Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
    Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters

    Pentagon City, Washington, D.C.

    Award-winning in-house roaster specializing in nitro cold brew on tap and carefully sourced single-origin offerings.

    Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
    La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    La Colombe Coffee Workshop - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Philadelphia-roasted La Colombe outpost with draft lattes and spacious workspace in U Street Corridor.

    Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
    The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    The Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    The Coffee Bar

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal coffees from roasters nationwide, with pourovers and classic espresso drinks.

    Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
    Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Melbourne-inspired café pulling La Marzocco shots with Australian coastal design and full cocktail service.

    Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
    Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Verve Coffee Roasters

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    California's acclaimed Verve brings single-origin beans and espresso expertise to a Capital One café hybrid.

    Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
    Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Family-owned roaster since 2005 using eco-friendly Loring roaster, focusing on organic and fair trade beans.

    Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
    Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Compass Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery café, with pastries and sandwiches.

    Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Oakland-based roaster's DC outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins with precision brewing.

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northeast Washington

    West Coast roasting pioneer brings meticulous single-origin pour overs to Union Market's specialty coffee scene.

    Others Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Intimate owner-operated specialty bar where the owners craft personalized coffee experiences one cup at a time in Adams Morgan.

    Peregrine Espresso

    Northeast Washington

    Small Planes Coffee roastery operation serving rotating single-origins and seasonal blends since 2008.

    The Coffee Bar

    Northwest Washington

    Multi-roaster shop rotating seasonal offerings from specialty roasters nationwide with classic espresso program.

    Slipstream

    Northwest Washington

    Stylish pour-over specialist in the heart of DC, transitioning from coffee bar to cocktail lounge by evening.

    Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop

    Northwest Washington

    Melbourne-inspired chain pulling flat whites with in-house roasted blends from their NYC facility, plus avocado smash and healthy café fare.

    Bluestone Lane Spring Valley Café

    Northwest Washington

    Melbourne-inspired chain serving signature flat whites from their NYC roastery with expert barista team.

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northwest Washington

    Philly-based roaster's outpost serving signature draft latte and pour over selections in modern Northwest space.

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northwest Washington

    Philadelphia roaster's DC outpost brewing their signature draft lattes and house-roasted single origins.

    Grace Street Coffee Roasters

    Northwest Washington

    In-house roaster in Georgetown crafting modern specialty blends from Guatemala, Mexico, and Ethiopia.

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northeast Washington

    Oakland roaster's Union Station outpost serving signature single-origin espresso to commuters and travelers before boarding.

    GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS

    Northeast Washington

    Community-focused roaster bringing specialty coffee culture East of the River with housemade lattes and signature drinks.

    Compass Coffee

    Navy Yard

    Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost, with above-average coffee and room to settle in near the ballpark.

    Peregrine Espresso

    Capitol Hill

    Family-run specialty café on Capitol Hill serving its own Small Planes Coffee, with a focus on sustainability and coffee education since 2008.

    Slipstream

    Northwest Washington

    Filter coffee organized by flavor profile and curated single-origin selections by day, with cocktails in the upstairs lounge after 5pm.

    Compass Coffee

    Navy Yard

    Local DC roaster's spacious, high-ceilinged Navy Yard outpost near the Capitol Riverfront, with house-roasted beans and a seasonal specialty drink program.

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northwest Washington

    House-roasted La Colombe beans with draft latte on tap and trained baristas pulling quality espresso.

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Local DC roaster's arena-district outpost serving their own beans with pastries and sandwiches, across from Capital One Arena.

    Gregorys Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    NYC-based specialty chain offering seasonal signature drinks and house-roasted beans in a takeout-focused setup.

    Gregorys Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    In-house roasted coffee fueling the Connecticut Avenue hustle with a focus on thoughtful roast development.

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    West Coast roaster bringing precision-focused single origins and meticulously crafted espresso to Georgetown.

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northeast Washington

    House-roasted coffees and draft lattes inside REI, focusing on milk technique and specialty beverage program.

    WARKA COFFEE

    Northwest Washington

    Ethiopian-rooted specialty coffee connecting farm to cup with creative signature lattes near the Capitol.

    Zeke's Coffee of DC

    Northeast Washington

    Family-owned roastery brewing organic & fair trade coffee on energy-efficient Loring roaster since 2005.

    Gregorys Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    NYC-based chain fueling DC's hustle with in-house roasted coffee and high-tech quick-serve efficiency.

    Bluestone Lane West End Café

    Northwest Washington

    Melbourne-inspired café pulling shots on La Marzocco equipment with Australian coffee culture sensibilities.

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Local DC roaster's spacious downtown outpost near K Street, with espresso and cold brew for the morning rush in the business district.

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Local DC roaster with multiple neighborhood outposts serving their own beans and espresso-based drinks.

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    DC-based roaster Compass Coffee serves its own roasted beans with multiple brew methods and patio seating for enjoying your coffee outdoors.

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    DC-roasted coffee featuring ethically sourced Cardinal Blend, roasted in-house with peak roasting philosophy.

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