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7.5Locals Score / 10

#9 of 10 Cafés & Coffee in Washington, DC

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Known forcoffee barcocktail barall-dayupscale casual

A sleek, airy coffee bar and cocktail lounge hybrid that takes both its espresso program and its evening drinks seriously. The cortado and the seasonal lattes are standouts, and the all-day food menu is better than most coffee shops bother with. It transitions smoothly from morning cafe to evening bar, which is genuinely rare. Can feel a bit scene-y on weekends.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

7.5/10
  • Value7.0
  • Iconic5.5
  • Excellence8.5
  • Crowd level7.5
  • Authenticity7.5
  • Accessibility8.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.