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    Slipstream — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Slipstream — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Compass Coffee — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Peregrine Espresso — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.

    Best Specialty Coffee in Washington, D.C.

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    Slipstream — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Slipstream    Slipstream — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Slipstream    Grace Street Coffee Roasters — specialty coffee in Washington, D.C.
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters

    Standouts include Slipstream, Slipstream and Grace Street Coffee Roasters; the densest specialty pockets are Northwest Washington, Northeast Washington, Navy Yard.

    Top cafés in Washington, D.C.

    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 cafe serving espresso and pour-over coffee with attention to detail and light fare

    Opens Monday 7:00 AM
    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.

    Filter coffee by flavor profile & cocktails after dark, with curated single-origin selections

    Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Grace Street Coffee Roasters

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

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

    Opens 8:00 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

    Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

    Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost with house-roasted beans and specialty drink program

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

    Peregrine Espresso

    Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.

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

    Open until 8:00 PM
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.
    Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum - specialty coffee shop in Washington, D.C.

    Grace Street Coffee Roasters at the Rubell Museum

    Southwest Waterfront, Washington, D.C.

    Georgetown roaster's museum outpost featuring Modbar espresso and rotating blends from Guatemala and Ethiopia

    Opens 8:00 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

    Open until 7:00 PM
    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 DC roaster with multiple neighborhood outposts serving their own beans and espresso-based drinks

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

    Others Coffee

    Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.

    Intimate owner-operated specialty bar where Brian and Ashley craft personalized coffee experiences one cup at a time

    Opens 9:00 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.

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

    Open until 6:00 PM

    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

    Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop

    Northwest Washington

    Melbourne-inspired chain pulling flat whites with in-house roasted blends from their NYC facility

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

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

    Bluestone Lane Spring Valley Café

    Northwest Washington

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

    Harrar Coffee & Roastery

    Northwest Washington

    Ethiopian-focused roastery brewing near-daily roasted Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and single-origin lots

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northeast Washington

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

    Peregrine Espresso

    Capitol Hill

    Family-run specialty café serving Small Planes Coffee with sustainability focus since 2008

    The Coffee Bar

    Northwest Washington

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

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northwest Washington

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

    Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café

    Northwest Washington

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

    GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS

    Northeast Washington

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

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    DC-based roaster serving their ethically sourced beans in an industrial-modern roastery cafe

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Local DC roaster's spacious downtown outpost with espresso and cold brew offerings near K Street

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    DC-based roaster serving their own beans with multiple brewing options and outdoor seating

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northwest Washington

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

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northeast Washington

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

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northwest Washington

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

    Verve Coffee Roasters

    Northwest Washington

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

    The Coffee Bar

    Northwest Washington

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

    Compass Coffee

    Navy Yard

    Local DC roaster's spacious Navy Yard outpost with above-average coffee, though execution may not satisfy specialty purists

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Local DC roaster's arena-district outpost serving their own beans with pastries and sandwiches

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northwest Washington

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

    Gregorys Coffee

    Northwest Washington

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

    Compass Coffee

    Northwest Washington

    Local DC roaster serving their own beans with multiple locations across the capital

    Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown

    Northwest Washington

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

    Bluestone Lane West End Café

    Northwest Washington

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

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Northeast Washington

    Oakland roaster's Union Station outpost serving signature single-origin espresso before boarding

    La Colombe Coffee Workshop

    Northwest Washington

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

    Slipstream

    Northwest Washington

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

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