Lot 38 espresso bar

Lot 38 was a pre-pandemic staple in my life and I'm so glad they're still around! The coffee and food are delicious and you can't beat supporting a family business in an area populated by chain coffee shops.

Great coffee but customer service wasn’t the best. I would recommend trying the macchiato caramelo!

Lot 38 represents the best that a neighborhood local eatery/cafe is. The owners are beyond friendly, always working the behind the counter brewing, taking orders and chatting with you. The food is awesome and significantly better tasting than the two chains close by (Starbucks and Bethesda Bagel). The coffee is awesome. But what really makes it special? While I hate to sound whimsical because I try not to be emotionally attached to places I do business at, I have to admit I feel a sense of joy when I order my weekend breakfast and coffee there. The owners address me by name, warmly engage me in polite conversation and without me asking or really giving them a reason to have in the past thrown in a free goodie into my order unbeknownst to me until I was back in my apartment to enjoy it. I recommend this place to tourists because the lines will be significantly shorter than Starbucks or Bethesda Bagel and you'll enjoy the quality of food. But overall I recommend this place to our neighborhood community because its genuinely a great place to go and shop at. You feel good from both the food and the joy. Thanks for being awesome Lot 38.

This place is a hidden gem! I've been working at the Navy Yard for years and didn't know this lovely little place was here! The friendly staff are very courteous and quick, the coffee, made to order is so delicious! Smooth, bold, flavorful and robust, without the bitterness. They have a nice assortment of pastries, muffins and bagels and although I have not yet tried them, the breakfast sandwiches look delicious! However, I can vouch for the apple walnut bread and the peach-raspberry muffin! Wow! The apple walnut bread is so dense and flavorful and the peach-raspberry muffin is so delightfully delicious, it tastes like a spring afternoon! I can't wait to go back to this place!

Don’t sleep on this one, fam!
Just moved into the neighborhood and stopped in for some bean water and breakfast.
First, it opens at 6:30 (Friday) for all you early birds. Second, you’re greeted with light jazz and friendly smiles. Great section of savory & sweet brekkie bites, bottled bevvies, and coffee.
11/10 will be back
100% recommend

Our favorite coffee shop in the DMV. Excellent coffee, FANTASTIC bagels (can’t find a better one anywhere), yummy loaves, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. We moved to Alexandria and SO miss this place. I still stop by on my way to work when I can.

Best espresso in Navy Yard district if not DC! Great customer service to go along with well above average cafe food! Always stop when I’m in town! Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed!!

Best espressos! I love the mochas and lattes. Sandwiches are also delicious and come with a bag of chips/fruit. The owners are super nice. Love this place!

Great prices, coffee is delicious, and there’s a private area above the shop to work! Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Such a little gem!

This is one of my favorite places to get coffee in DC. The owners are lovely people, who make my drink perfect every time -- it really feels handcrafted. The coffee brand is illy, which is one of my favorites. The pastries and sandwiches are tasty and there's often a selection of fresh cut fruit.