Your Trip to Washington, D.C.: The Complete Guide SEE FULL GUIDE prev next Your Trip to Washington, D.C.: The Complete Guide Best Time to Visit Weather & Climate Washington, D.C. Airports Best Hotels Neighborhoods to Know Public Transportation 48-Hour Itinerary Weekend Getaways The Best D.C. Tours Top Things to Do Free Things to Do Things to Do With Kids Where to Ski Near D.C. Beaches Near D.C. Camping Near D.C. Best Parks Top Museums Theater Guide Live Music Annual Events Best Restaurants Top Bars Nightlife Guide Your Trip to Washington, D.C.: The Complete Guide close Overview United States Washington, D.C. 9 Best Coffee Shops in Washington, D.C. By Rachel Cooper Rachel Cooper Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 07/27/19 Fact checked by Erin Medlicott Fact checked by Erin Medlicott LinkedIn Twitter New York University Rutgers University Erin Medlicott is a fact checker and researcher with a background in lifestyle and finance. Prior to her work at TripSavvy, she did financial research for the American Express Departures Magazine as well as the Wall Street Journal. She earned a TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email Looking for a great cup of coffee in Washington D.C.? Coffee shops are located on just about every corner around the capital region. If you are looking for a unique place to enjoy your favorite java, skip Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts and check out some of the independently owned coffee houses in the metropolitan area. 01 of 07 Tryst Coffeehouse Stephen J. Boitano / Getty Images View Map Address 2459 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA Get directions Phone +1 202-232-5500 Web Visit website Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, this coffee shop is a local favorite, attracting a wide range of patrons with its casual and comfortable atmosphere and extensive hours (open 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. weeknights and 3 a.m on weekends). The menu includes espresso drinks, French pastries, rustic breads, gourmet sandwiches, and international beers, wines, and liqueurs. 02 of 07 Caffe Amouri Caffe Amouri View Map Address 107 Church St NE, Vienna, VA 22180, USA Get directions Phone +1 703-938-1623 Web Visit website Cafe Culture 4.2 The coffee house has CUP OF EXCELLENCE coffee's, microlots, rare and hard to find coffee like true Jamaican Blue Mountain and an excellent array of beans from around the world. 03 of 07 Ebenezers Coffeehouse Ser Amantio di Nicolao/ Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 View Map Address 201 F St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4928, USA Get directions Phone +1 202-558-6900 Web Visit website The National Community Church owns this coffee shop on Capitol Hill and donates all of the proceeds to benefit community outreach projects. Menu items include coffee and a variety of hot drinks, pastries, bagels, and other bakery items. Ebenezers features live music, dance lessons and poetry nights. The lower level is available to rent for private events. 04 of 07 Swing's Coffee Swing's Coffee View Map Address 1702 G St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA Get directions Phone +1 202-408-1315 Web Visit website Located in the heart of Washington, DC, this local coffee shop dates back to 1916. They focus on producing the freshest coffee by hand-craft roasting in small batches. Continue to 5 of 7 below. 05 of 07 Mayorga Coffee Amazon View Map Locations in Silver Spring, Rockville, and National, Dulles, BWI and Pittsburgh airports. Mayorga Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster, wholesaler, and retailer. Mayorga coffee is also available at markets and coffee shops across the country and online. 06 of 07 Quartermaine Coffee Roasters Quartermaine Coffee Roasters View Map Address a, 10400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814-1914, USA Get directions Phone +1 240-396-6319 Web Visit website The regional specialty coffee roaster sells its coffee at its local shops, in specialty gourmet food stores and online. 07 of 07 St. Elmo's Coffee Pub St. Elmo's Coffee Pub View Map Address 2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301-1328, USA Get directions Phone +1 703-739-9268 Web Visit website This coffee shop with a pub-like atmosphere serves coffee and espresso drinks, teas, baked goods, and sandwiches and salads made daily from the nearby Bread & Chocolate and Caboose Café. Live music is featured Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Free movies are offered every other Tuesday. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit