Local Loves and Global Discoveries

5 Great Coffee Shops to Work Remote in DC + Coffee Shops we've explored in DC, Va, and More to add to your coffee shop bucketlist!

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Domonique Panton
January 22, 2025

Hey there Sipsters, 

As the new year is off to the longest start, wouldn’t it be a great time to share my exclusive scoop on where you should be caffeinating? 

If the answer is yes, then I think you are in the right place.  

January is all about building routine, working towards your goals, and really getting that creative juice flowing to kick start your year. 

and let’s be real, what better way to fuel all that ambition than with a perfectly brewed cup of coffee? Let’s get into some cozy corners, hidden gems, and vibe-y cafés that deserve a spot on your caffeine bucket list this year.

To kick things off, here’s what I’ve been exploring in the coffee world lately—just for you!

This Week’s Coffee Shop Exploration:

[this is your inside scoop because I havent posted these yet! ]

  1. Au Lait: Address 

    1. This coffee shop left me feeling very cozy inside. Located at the bottom half of a row home in DC this coffee shop gives off an old school cafe vibe. The music was calming, baristas kind and relaxed, with a good amount of seating. Au Lait has a great selection of food as well and the best part is that their cold brew was tasty and refreshing. I’d go back! 

      • What I ordered: A cold brew with a splash of oatmilk & the Avocado Egg Sandwich on a tomato wrap

  2. Jaliyaa: Address

    1.  Located in Bryant Street Market, I’ve been patiently waiting for Jaliyaa to finally open up a brick and mortar store. They are a coffee truck normally but I always seemed to miss them. Man was their coffee tasty! They typically use media to dark roast beans ethically sourced from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.  I got to see their cold brew drip method which is a sight to see at local coffee shops since usually you only get to see the end result, your cup filled with cold brew. Getting coffee there was a delight! 

      • What I ordered: a Cold Brew with a splash of oatmilk + a gingerbread chai 

Local DC Discovery: 5 Great Work Coffee Shops in DC

When it comes to finding some of the best work spots or even just places to pull out your laptop or ipad and get some studying done, I have a pretty GREAT idea of where you should go that’s not “too” mainstream. Or just to go grab some coffee.

  1. Black Coffee

    1. Location: Palisades | Wifi: Yes | Seating: Indoors & Outdoors | Outlets: Yes

  1. Doubles 

    1. Location: Georgia Ave | Wifi: Yes | Seating: Indoors & Outdoors | Outlets: Yes

  1. Roasted Boon

    1. Location: Shaw | Wifi: Yes | Seating: Indoors | Outlets: Yes

  1. Jolt and Bolt Coffee House 

    1. Location: Dupont | Wifi: Yes | Seating: Indoors & Outdoors | Outlets: Yes

  1. GreenBerry Coffee

    1. Location: Foggy Bottom  | Wifi: Yes | Seating: Indoors & Outdoors | Outlets: Yes

Northern Virginia Discovery: 5 Coffee Shops I’ve been to in NoVA

Taking our talents to Northern Virginia and exploring some of the best coffee shops in the area! Here are the 5 Northern Virginia Coffee shops we've explored and our thoughts!

  1. Paris Baguette: Address 

    • cute, but more of a bakery then a coffee shop. The chantilly cake was amazing

  2. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii : Address + Video

    1. fun vibes and a cool place to get a fun coffee

  3. NorthSide Social: Address + Video 

    1. a community and neighborhood favorite, that lives up to the hype and has great day coffee options and night time social options

  4. DeTour: Address + Video

    1. feels like it should be in Miami from the outside but is actually super chill and cozy on the inside. Good Coffee and a great place to work remotely

  5. Three Whistle : Address

    1. a chill fun spot that has good coffee, gelato, and actual working booths for studying, working, or meeting up with a group.

Abroad Discoveries: Throwback to Mallorca, Spain

Spain is constantly on my mind and while wandering the stunning streets of Mallorca, looking for a place that had ice coffee this cafe totally stole my heart. Warm baristas, perfectly made cold brew and lattes. It had a vibe that made me want to stay FOREVER! Let me put you on cause you can never have too many coffee shops to add to your list. 

With all the recommendations, the coffee scene is your oyster. I’ll see you next week with more fun recommendations and a whole new batch of coffee shops to visit!

Tried one of these spots? Tag me (@astoldbydomm) and let me know what you ordered!

xoxo Dom

[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 visit and support this 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, and now Northern VA

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 28 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.