D.C.’s Favorite Coffee Shops

Baked and Wired, 1052 Thomas Jefferson St., NW: Baked and Wired’s coffee is just as popular as the Georgetown staple’s cupcakes and baked goods. (Courtesy Baked and Wired/WTOP File Photo)
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Dolcezza, Multiple locations: All Dolcezza locations serve coffee, but getting a cup from the “Coffee Lab” at the Dolcezza Factory in Northeast is a unique experience. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
The Coffee Bar, 1201 S St., NW: Tucked between 14th Street and Shaw, The Coffee Bar is a quiet oasis in one of the city’s most bustling areas. (Courtesy The Coffee Bar/Marine Jaoeun)
Buzz Bakery, Multiple locations: Plenty of coffee, sweet treats, sandwiches and more are on the menu at Buzz, a bakery and coffee house with locations in Alexandria, Arlington and Southeast D.C. (Courtesy Buzz Bakery Facebook)
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Vigilante Coffee, Farmers markets and pop-up shops: Chris Vigilante is the mastermind behind Vigilante Coffee, a roastery and shop that pops up at various markets and bars in the D.C. area. (WTOP File Photo)
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Peregrine Espresso, Multiple locations: Peregrine Espresso is not new on the block. It’s been brewing coffee for Washingtonians since 2008. It has locations at Union Market, Eastern Market and on 14th Street. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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Big Bear Cafe, 1700 1st St., NW: Bloomingdale’s popular coffee shop and restaurant, Big Bear, is expanding its patio to nearly triple the number of customers it can hold. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
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Tryst, 2459 18th St. NW: There’s plenty of space for working, dining or meeting friends at Tryst in Adams Morgan. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Filter, 1726 20th St. NW: You can find Filter, a basement-level coffee shop in Dupont Circle, by the orange French press bike racks outside the shop’s entrance. (Courtesy Filter Facebook)
Pleasant Pops, 1781 Florida Ave., NW: Go for the homemade popsicles, stay for the coffee at Pleasant Pops. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
The Wydown, 1924 14th St., NW: The Wydown is one of 14th Street’s newer editions. (Courtesy The Wydown Facebook)
Bakehouse, 1407 T St., NW: Sure, Bakehouse is known for its delicious assortment of baked goods, but you can also get an amazing cup of coffee at the T Street shop. (Courtesy Bakehouse Facebook)
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Open City, Washington National Cathedral: The newest — and cutest — addition to the Cathedral Heights neighborhood is Open City at the National Cathedral. Sit inside or out and enjoy beautiful views with a cup of Joe in hand. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
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Pound the Hill, 621 Pennsylvania Ave., SE: Pound the Hill is Capitol Hill’s go-to for caffeine and ambiance. (Courtesy Pound the Hill Facebook)
Northside Social, 3211 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington: On the other side of the river, folks line up at Northside Social for a daily dose of java. (Courtesy Northside Social Facebook)
Kafe Bohem, 600 Florida Ave., NW: Kafe Bohem serves everything from coffee to traditional Czech dishes, beer, wine and cocktails. (Courtesy Kafe Bohem Facebook)
La Colombe, 924 N St., NW: Folks in search of a good cup of coffee by the Convention Center can head up Blagden Alley to La Colombe. (Courtesy La Colombe Facebook)
Blind Dog Cafe, 944 Florida Ave., NW: Grab a few breakfast items or a sandwich with your coffee at Blind Dog Cafe. (Courtesy Blind Dog Cafe Facebook)
La Mano, 304 Carroll St., NW: La Mano keeps the Takoma Park neighborhood of D.C. caffeinated. (Courtesy La Mano Facebook)
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