No offense to Starbucks, but you can't go 5 steps without seeing one of those. We want to highlight the more fresh and chic alternatives out there in DC. Know of others? Let us know!
Café · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 118 tips and reviews
The Ramsbury Group: Bring your jacket, and bring your high brow expectations. It can be chilly at times, but the french press (no other choice) is worth the shiver.
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 7th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 105 tips and reviews
The Ramsbury Group: Eastern Market's best coffee. If you plan to get some work done don't go in with high expectations as there is not much seating indoors.
1359 H St NE (btwn 13th & 14th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Capitol Hill · 29 tips and reviews
The Ramsbury Group: The perfect H St. Dive bar, for coffee. Wash down your Dangerously Delicious Pie with a tasty latte. Place a bet on how much longer the back counter is going to last!