9 Best Coffee Shops in Washington, DC

2459 18th St. NW Washington, DC (202) 232-5500. 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.

107 Church St NE Vienna, VA (703) 938-1623. 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.

475 H Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 559-7656. Chinatown Coffee focuses on quality coffee and offers a variety of pastries. The company also hosts tastings and discussions with coffee experts.

201 F St. NE Washington, DC (202) 558-6900. 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.

1726 20th St NW Washington, DC (202) 234-5837. The independent coffee house in Dupont Circle focuses on carefully chosen coffees, classic espresso-based drinks, and has a commitment to quality and service.

17th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC. (800) 485-4019. 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.

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.

Roasting Plant—4972 Wyaconda Rd. Rockville, MD (301) 230-4600. Coffee shop—4817 Bethesda Ave. Bethesda, MD (301) 718-2853. The regional specialty coffee roaster sells its coffee at its local shops, in specialty gourmet food stores and online.

2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA (703) 739-9268. 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.