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Chinatown Coffee Company
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Grocery Store$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014A bright, storefront with basic furniture and funky music where uber-friendly and efficient baristas serve up smooth, wonderful espressos as well as drip, French press, and hand pour coffees. Read more
Luiz CentenaroJune 15, 2014Need energy? Try the Ethiopian Hand Pour, if you are hungry the Paradiso; salted bacon with nutella and sliced strawberry on a brioche is dank. The wifi is overworked but atmosphere is worth it.
Excellent coffee with a local vibe. Incredibly kind baristas and plenty of seating. Has everything you need in a coffee shop.
Katarina KatsmaJune 9, 2015This place is the BEST. Their tea is good (and I'm a tea snob) but the coffee is just to die for. The guys work hard but still find the time to be super friendly! A+++
Jonathan WebberSeptember 10, 2014Great coffee but very small location. Get their espresso, the barista will pull it just right. If you can find a seat, it's a cool place to hang out, but don't count on one being available.
Borys PierovNovember 20, 2017I had an amazing Chemex coffee at this place couple of times while my experience with chai latte was almost opposite.
Ben DruckerDecember 15, 2014One of the best spots in DC. Tons of seating, quality coffee, and free wifi.
trillateezyDecember 23, 2014Quality coffee. Worth stepping in and checking out their specials. Mochas and vanilla lattes are good. They also serve absinthe!
FFebruary 22, 2015Being that it's not too far out of the way of the metro, this is a highly-trafficked coffee stop for many. Don't expect to camp here with your MacBook and scone.
Chinatown Coffee Company is a wonderful "locals" hangout. Their baristas are top notch (Ian in particular) and they now have their liquor license and also serve 3 kinds of Absinthe! Seats go quickly!
Gabriel HayesAugust 11, 2015Awesome coffee place. The best coffee place in Chinatown and the best coffee place I have been in DC.
Oi Yin LoApril 3, 2015Great service. Nice relaxing atmosphere for delving into a book and delicious coffee.
Ramata SowSeptember 15, 2013Yummy scones and great music. Bright, contemporary, nice exposed brick on the walls. Great place to study if you don't mind a little noise.
Cat CatAugust 9, 2014Specially picked coffees can be made by french press, chemex or syphon methods. Definitely worth a try.
Best damn baristas in D.C. are right here. Get a Black Cat espresso or whatever guest espresso is available. Purchase Intelly, Novo or Counter Culture for home brewing!
Hillary HartleyApril 30, 2014The granola/yogurt really is worth leaving a tip. It's very good! Full fat, creamy, and just the right sweetness.
ZipcarJune 6, 2011Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and the best darn potato chips this side of the Mississippi at this neighborhood hangout. We recommend grabbing a seat at the front window for people watching.
Audrey TolbertNovember 26, 2013If (when) I own a coffee place, it will be like this: great coffee, fast wifi, good music, and craft beer.- Brad PMarch 30, 2013Great coffee. And I'm all about the absinthe happy hours on Friday. Be sure to pick up one of their loyalty cards.
Michael StarrSeptember 1, 2014Love the coffees. They rotate frequently. Try a siphon brew if you haven't before!
If you're feeling decadent (or need a pick-me-up), get one of their red velvet cupcakes and any espresso beverage. Seriously great.
Brionne GriffinSeptember 20, 2014Coffee is rich and strong. The granola and yogurt cup is very good too.
katherine k. robinsonAugust 15, 2017Great coffee, free wifi, friendly staff, hard and mostly backless seating.
Elizabeth MitchellMay 27, 2014They use awesome cows milk but also have almond and soy options. Decent pastries and beans but no one seems to sell coffee by the lb anymore
Super friendly service and delicious stuff. They are also tech friendly: they take Square and have wifi and outlets.
Finally found a replacement for Blue Bottle's Gibraltar. It's the Cortado and it's delicious.
Megan Stiff-VasinNovember 9, 2012The yogurt and granola is amazing!! Creamy full fat vanilla yogurt and fresh handmade granola. Delish!!!!
I don't endorse coffeeshops easily. But I tried this place after seeing it on FS and it was a surprising find in the heart of Chinatown. Excellent espresso beverage. Now on my short list of cafes.
Hands down the best vanilla latte I've had in a while. Plus they put hearts in the foam :)
Can't go wrong with the yogurt and granola on an early morning.
Ari SternFebruary 3, 2010Coffee experts reside here. To correct a previous tip, well-crafted Intelligentsia coffees and espressos can also be had at Sticky Fingers Bakery and SOVA, but you are definitely in good hands at Chin
Maryann James-DaleyJuly 27, 2012best yogurt and granola I've had ever. iced chai is tasty too. an oasis in Chinatown.
Steven HassallNovember 11, 2014Tasty granola and yogurt but disappointing coffee, too hot and slightly burnt
Robbie AllanAugust 16, 2014Great espresso, or take an extra minute and get a Guatemalan vacuum syphon
Follow them on Facebook to see their daily world blend. Cute, friendly baristas too!
Mayalin BarrNovember 22, 2014Staff is friendly...sometimes! The only thing I came here for was to buy black cat espresso.
Great spot for a rainy Saturday morning. Good tunes, and great brews.
One of the best lattes in DC. The sweetness of the espresso precludes the need to add sugar.
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Chinatown Coffee Company
475 H St NW (btwn 4th & 5th St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(202) 559-7656
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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