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5 DC Coffee Spots That'll Make You Feel Like a Main Character

Because Every Coffee Deserves Its Own Cinematic Moment ☕✨

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Domonique Panton
November 19, 2024

Hey Sipsters! 

I found myself biking around DC the other week and a thought crept into my mind. Where are all the cool and unique coffee shops in Washington DC? 

So today I’m spilling the beans on 5 cool and unique coffee shops, I think would be worth a visit. 

And, let’s not forget. 

A unique coffee shop can mean a lot of different things, to A LOT of different people. 

But in this group, we are all fam and can go by this particular framework. 

Unique coffee shop [sipster edition]:  a coffee shop that offers a twist on the standard cafe. That could be with stunning art work, shop design, or their curation of a third space. 

What’s a third space?:  a social environment distinct from the two primary spaces in a person's life: home (first space) and work (second space). Coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, third spaces are informal public settings where people can gather, connect, and build community. 

I get so excited thinking about how cool coffee shops are for the community! They have the opportunity to bring people together and define a space/neighborhood. 

So without further ado, let’s dive into the 5 coffee shops that are serving up vibes, creativity, and experiences that make each one a standout.

5 of DC’s Most Unique Coffee Spots You’ve Definitely Been Sleeping On—Until Now ☕🔥

  • Wine & Butter

    This coffee shop is located in the basement of a row home that is connected to a plant shop. All the seating is outdoors, and It’s a pretty ideal location because of the the sheer amount of green space that is surrounding it. You can sit outside, grab your favorite brew, enjoy a slow morning, and even bring your dog! It’s such a vibey spot to enjoy the neighborhood of Capitol Hill.

@astoldbydomm

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  • Grounded Cafe

    • Plant store, meets coffee shop, community space! One of the coolest new cafes that made it’s mark in Washington DC.

  • Soleuna 

    • Cozy Ecuadorian Coffeeshop that is well known in Adam’s Morgan for it’s homemade pastries! It’s celestial decor is stunning and makes you feel like you are in transported into a different space entirely. Definitely a place to go to grab a pastry and coffee to go. Or even sit outside and people watch.

@astoldbydomm

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  • Ebenezer Coffee House

    • a neighborhood gem for good reason. Not only are 100% of their profit going towards humanitarian work, their coffee shop is decorated with maps, train tracks, and a slew of dc history. A great place to hang with a friend or do work!

@astoldbydomm

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  • Big Bear Cafe

    •  another neighborhood gem for the books! I think it’s pretty awesome to have a coffee shop that serves as a space for everyone to gather no matter the time of day. They have community events, an amazing grassy outdoor space, and BREAKFAST BURRITOS!

And there you have it—five unique coffee spots in DC! There are so many more that I can’t wait to explore with you! 

In the next coming weeks, I’ll be expanding the newseltters to encompass the DMV! 

So whether you’re chasing bold flavors, cozy vibes, or Instagrammable lattes, there’s a shop on these guides that you can go to! 

As always, tag me (@astoldbydomm) if you visit one of these gems—I need to see your recs and reviews!

Xoxo,
Dom ☕

Coffee Fun Facts: Did you know that we could all taste the same coffee and probably have a wide variety of answers when it comes to the question of “what does it taste like?” Taste and smell are interconnected. Our smell, our enviorments, and even the variety of foods we consume can shape the flavors and notes we may find in our favorite brew.

While that sounds like a lot of variability, it’s not really. Because we all would agree on general theme of the flavor profile (floral, nutty, smoky, etc) but the small hints could be infinite. Now that’s cool!

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[FAQ] 

How often are these Newsletters

No worries, I wont spam you! They will be every Tuesday Morning! With different coffee shop recommendations from different adventures that you can save with with downloadable maps or through your socials. My goal is to share all the great coffee shops so you can create your own adventure or find a nice place to do work in for the week!

How do you rank the coffee shops?

I base the ratings off of the brew, customer service, Atmosphere, and if I would seriously recommend a friend to stop in here! Which is truly such a strong metric!

What’s your favorite caffeinated beverage

You can ALWAYS catch me with a Cold Brew with a SPLASH of oatmilk and usually 1-2 sugars.

Where have you gone to try coffee so far

DC is my home base, so I’ve been to over 100 coffee shops here. Other places have been NYC, Spain, NJ, Northern VA, and soon Maryland

How can we support this journey

Sharing any articles or post truly means the world to me! I also have a “Buy me a coffee” page, so if you want to support this journey financially and give your girl a coffee, I would love love that!

Who are you?

My name is Domonique, but my friends call me Dom. I am a 27 year old coffee lover who fell in love with exploring coffee shops after retiring from professional track and field. It’s been my favorite way to bring adventure into my life, meet AWESOME new people, and dive deeper into this community! I’m really happy you are here.