The Coffee Bar

As the 4-star description says, "Yay! I'm a fan." This is a cute little coffee bar tucked away between the Shaw and U St/14th St area. It was opened in 2012 and since then, it seems to have done incredibly well for itself.

As with any coffee shop, it gets crowded very quickly. There is a single couch and let me tell you, that is premium real estate. They recently opened up a lot of outdoor seating (thank goodness!), and I could definitely see myself sipping on a dirty chai in the sunshine after a nice yoga session nearby. If it's a weekday morning, I'd recommend that you get there AFTER the morning rush. 9:00am seems to be the sweet spot. Sundays are rough.

As far as food and decor, this place is right on. It's got a handwritten menu in chalk on the wall -- but you can actually read this one! It's very clearly written, which I appreciate. The crowd is varied. I've seen multiple people come into this place and the baristas know their order -- such a nice touch. They have all the coffee selections you could possibly want, and great food too. The food includes a variety of flavored croissants (almond and chocolate), danishes, and bagels.

Check out this place if you want to feel like a local.

Cute coffee spot! Great for people watching 😂 coffee is great! I chose the house blend but they also have a nice single origin option. They personalized the latte art with my name

Small coffee shop, I stopped in on the way to work and was greeted by an enthusiastic barista which was a very nice way to start the day. I got a chai, it was a house blend, it was pretty good. Wouldn't mind coming back here again in the future.

Nice little shop with friendly staff, nice vibes, and most importantly an excellent flat white.

Really bright, friendly coffee shop with fun specialty drinks. We were hoping for the cardamom latte (on a recommendation from a friend) but they weren’t serving it anymore. Bummer! However, the turmeric latte was delicious. The staff is super welcoming and fun, making us feel comfortable from the very start. Good tunes and a farmhouse chic decor. Worth a visit if you need a caffeine fix!

I really enjoyed this coffee bar. It’s fairly trendy/bohemian on the inside. Love the atmosphere and they give you the option of Single Origin Espresso in your beverage. Highly recommend.

Best spro in DC. Also, the honey badger is a killer espresso drink that I’ve never seen anywhere else. This place gets packed out and for good reason.

I went in 5 minutes before closing and they still made me a delicious cappuccino. If you’re looking for a place that won’t over steam your milk, look no further!

This place is cute and cozy. Very chill dope vibe that is not
Obnoxious like
Cafe places with the obnoxious music
This place is very well grounded has a very calming effect on you when you have the coffee here

Great early in the morning before crowds show up. Really good coffee.