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Qualia Coffee

8.3Locals Score / 10

#4 of 10 Cafés & Coffee in Washington, DC

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Known forspecialty roasterlocal favoriteoff the beaten pathcoffee geek destination

One of DC's most serious specialty coffee roasters, tucked into a neighborhood that rewards the trip. Qualia roasts on-site and the staff can talk you through every origin on the menu with genuine enthusiasm. The single-origin filter coffees are exceptional and the prices are honest. It's a bit off the beaten path but that's exactly the point — this is where coffee obsessives go.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

8.3/10
  • Value9.0
  • Iconic5.5
  • Excellence9.0
  • Crowd level5.0
  • Authenticity9.5
  • Accessibility6.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.