Washington DC Best Coffee Shops
Washington DC has some great coffee shops and some not so great ones. If you’re like me, your coffee standards are high and it’s not something you want to mess with ;) So I’ve tested and tried tons in the area and I these are my absolute favorites - for the coffee quality/taste and the vibe.
Best Coffee Shops Near Washington DC
The first and last (Blue Bottle & Maman) are my absolute favorites and the rest are in no particular order.
1. Blue Bottle
The BEST coffee in DC, in my opinion. Their espresso drinks (I get the cappuccino) and pour overs are SO good.
Vibe: minimal, bright, modern
Neighborhood: Georgetown or Union Market
Remote working: Yes (Georgetown location); it gets busy but there’s a good amount of seating.
Instagram: @bluebottle
Blue Bottle
2. Rare Bird
My other ride or die coffee shop ;) The espresso drinks are really good and it has a cozy, neighborhood feel to it.
Vibe: cozy, local, a little hipster
Neighborhood: Falls Church
Remote working: Yes; it gets busy but there’s a good amount of seating.
Instagram: @rarebirdcoffee
Rare Bird
3. Slipstream
I really like the coffee here. It’s not quite as good as Blue Bottle or Rare Bird but you can get a good quality cup here :)
Vibe: not sure how to describe this one…it’s just normal LOL.
Neighborhood: Logan Circle, Navy Yard, Downtown, Ballston
Remote working: Not ideal, little seating.
Instagram: @slipstreamdc
4. Simona
Adorable coffee shop with a cute patio with string lights! The coffee is also great and comes in super beautiful mugs!
Vibe: minimal, cute
Neighborhood: Arlington
Remote working: Yes but seating is pretty limited.
Instagram: @simonacafe
Simona
5. La Colombe
Most of the time, the coffee is great (there’s been a few times it wasn’t consistent and didn’t taste good though). The oat milk draft iced latte is really yummy and what their known for.
Vibe: rustic, modern, hip
Neighborhood: Blagden Alley, Chinatown, 14th Street, Noma, Downtown, Union Market
Remote working: You could but there’s not a lot of seating.
Instagram: @lacolombecoffee
6. Colada
Cuban cafe with great coffee!
Vibe: cute, colorful, casual
Neighborhood: The Wharf, 14th Street, Dupont Circle, Mosaic District
Remote working: Not ideal because it’s more of a restaurant but you could
Instagram: @coladashop
The coffee is usually good but it has been hit or miss a couple times!
Vibe: bright, plants, clean
Neighborhood: Georgetown, West End, Dupont Circle, Navy Yard, Logan Circle & a few others
Remote working: Yes - the West End location is best
Instagram: @bluestonelane
Bluestone Lane
Great quality coffee! Best for grab and go - not sitting.
Vibe: simple, minimal
Neighborhood: 14th Street, The Wharf, Dupont Circle, Shaw
Remote working: No
Northside has a really local, community feel to it! I haven’t had the coffee but had to put it on the list because the vibe is really nice for working or grabbing coffee/lunch.
Vibe: local, cozy, community
Neighborhood: Arlington, Falls Church
Remote working: Yes
Instagram: @northsidesocial
10. Tatte
The coffee is pretty good and the vibe is 10/10 and the food is amazing (I love the short rib cous cous bowl especially). This is a great spot for when you want coffee and lunch.
Vibe: cute, trendy, lots of natural light
Neighborhood: Old Town Alexandria, West End, Dupont Circle, Clarendon, Foggy Bottom
Remote working: Yes; it gets busy but there’s a good amount of seating. Also, since it’s more of a sit down place with food, it can be louder than a normal coffee shop.
Instagram: @tattebakery
Tatte
11. Foxtrot
The coffee is just decent but it’s super cute and convenient.
Vibe: cute, trendy convenience store (wine, cheese, snacks, candles, etc)
Neighborhood: Dupont, Georgetown, Mt. Vernon, Farragut Square, Old Town Alexandria, Rosslyn
Remote working: Yes; Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria - both have a decent amount of seating.
Instagram: @foxtrotmarket
12. Maman
Super cute coffee shop and cafe. I’m obsessed with the turkey club sandwich and cauliflower salad - SO good.
Vibe: cute, charming, chic
Neighborhood: Dupont, Georgetown, Union Market, Navy Yard, Penn Quarter
Remote working: Yes; it gets busy but most of the locations have good seating.
Instagram: @_mamannyc_
Maman
Google Map of All DC Coffee Shop Recommendations
I saved all of my recommendations for you in the map below to make it super easy to get around! Here’s the full link so you can save it: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=1SUPK3I4Tp1_E5ZDeUrQihXHJwDm-Fb4&usp=sharing.
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