Coffee Talk: Where to Meet for Coffee in DC

The first time I had coffee was when I was still a child. I remember how my mom would drink a cup of coffee after lunch every day. There was this natural curiosity for the taste of coffee.

Coffee smelled like freedom and adulthood. It infatuated me. One day, my mom let me try coffee for the first time in our dining room after lunch. The warm brown color was like that of a latte. It was a calming, beautiful color; the smell was nutty and sweet at the same time. The velvety feel on my tongue I still remember vividly to this day. You could say I have a thing for coffee.

Luckily, living in the DC area, my coffee cravings are easily satisfied…

Dupont Circle - Dolcezza Gelato

Argentine gelato and coffee under one roof, plus a great community table to meet and get work done.

Woodley Park - Little Red Fox

Amazing pies and baked goods in addition to a perfect chai latte. They carry many locally made products, too!

Georgetown - Baked and Wired

Cupcakes for people who aren't obsessed with cupcakes, and very great latte art, with a great soundtrack to boot.

Adams Morgan - Potter's House

Coffee for a good cause, and a great lunch menu as well. Lots of great discussions and culturally-geared events happen here.

Union Market - Peregrine

If you're more of a tea person, their offerings are incredible. And their baristas are some of the best in the city.

H Street - Maketto

Cambodian and Taiwanese food meets coffee shop meets bar. Their in-house baked goods pair great with their Matcha latte - try it!

14th Street - The Wydown

A break from the chaos of 14th street with amazing espresso beans, and a beautifully designed space.

Brookland - Filter

A one stop coffee and bike repair shop in the middle of the Monroe Street Arts Walk.

Park View - Colony Club

Wi-fi, ping pong, and a beautiful patio make this a great coffee shop to get work done. And when you're done with work, there are ping pong tables upstairs.

Eastern Market - Pineapple and Pearls

Brought to you by the team who operate Rose's Luxury. Get there early before they run out of pastries or breakfast sandwiches!

Columbia Heights - Room 11

This is a place to catch up with a meaningful conversation, put down your phone and have some amazing pastries.