Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Washington DC

"(between N. Q and N. Corcoran streets) in Logan Circle, the brasserie and cafe is the most popular French restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 2,373 reviews on Yelp. Paying homage to French cafe culture, Le Diplomate aims to offer an authentic Parisian feel, inside and out. But you’ll find far more than flaky croissants and cafe au lait."

"This classic restaurant pays tribute to the chefs of France and makes diners feel transported to a classic Parisian brasserie with both the cuisine and the ambiance."

"Served on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays, the brunch at Del Ray Cafe is delicious. Their brunch menu consists of many starters, eggs, and omelets, including the option to create your own two-egg omelet. Also, their sweet or savory crêpes are available at any time during the day, so if you are in the mood for breakfast food in the afternoon, Del Ray Cafe is the perfect choice."

"Every morning, these unique and gourmet doughnuts are hanD.C.rafted right in District Doughnut’s very own kitchen. These donuts are one-of-a-kind, with a weekly menu of around 10 flavors. They also have a rotating variety of seasonal flavors, with everything from cookies and cream doughnuts to chocolate cake doughnuts with a decadent vanilla bean glaze."

"I have pre ordered mine before to make sure I get the certain flavors. With a rotating seasonal menu I always recommend trying those items. But a classic browned butter or vanilla glaze are always some of my favorites as well."

"When that sweet-toothed craving hits there’s no choice but to head up to Columbia Heights to indulge in a few treats at Sticky Fingers Bakery. After all, owner Doron Petersan has won the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars twice!. The fully vegan bakery has been open since 1999, serving decadent sticky bun cinnamon rolls, muffins, donuts, cookies, brownies, and even full-sized cakes in unique and seasonal flavors."

"A photo posted by stickyfingersdc (@stickyfingersdc) on Aug 17, 2016 at 12:34pm PDT. This is the go-to place for vegan desserts that your friends wouldn't even know are vegan!. This bakery won Cupcake Wars so they have Food Network's seal of approval, and with fun flavors like tiramisu, raspberry, and Boston creme, it can't be beat."

"Houston-area native Chris Svetlik has been building a community of Tex-Pats since he co-founded the Republic Kolache pop-up. His Truxton Circle cantina segues from coffee and some of the city’s best breakfast tacos by day into margaritas (agave or spicy) and “pico back” shots (pico de gallo juice and tequila) that accompany a dinner menu full of nachos, enchiladas, and fajitas. “Outlaw hour” (4 to 6 p.m.) brings $4 Modelo and $7 margs."

"Cacti, faded red bricks, a retro peg-board menu full of top-notch breakfast tacos, and kitschy touches like chile pepper hanging lights make this day-to-night, Tex-Mex cafe/cantina an ideal place to linger for a chill teleworking session or gather with friends over queso and spicy margaritas."

"As the name would suggest, this small restaurant in Old Town Alexandria specializes in French cuisine—with a modern twist.​ Chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux's award-winning Bastille Brasserie and Wine Bar also serves small plates in the bar and offers patio dining seasonally. With weekly specials like "One-Third Off Thursdays" and "Mimosa Brunch Saturdays and Sundays" and daily happy hours, Bastille is a great place for a quick bite and drink or a full meal with all the fixings. Continue to 5 of 9 below."

"Bon Matcha is a trendy little window counter downtown with a small menu of soft serve matcha ice cream as well as lattes and other specialty matcha drinks. Matcha is a form of green tea from Japan that has a sweet but earthy flavor. The taste is very unique and different and that’s what we liked about it!"

"The Georgetown outpost of the Baltimore-based bakery offers a savory ham and cheese croissant and a sweet variety stuffed with almond paste and topped with an almond glaze."

"El Chucho combines a fun and friendly atmosphere, delicious Mexican dishes and an expertly-made selection of cocktails. The bar is located in Columbia Heights, a creative quarter in the north-west that’s well known for its Hispanic roots. Food and drinks are super affordable, and it’s as popular with locals as it is with out-of-towners."