Comments on: We Love Drinks: Coffee Culture

By: We Love Weekends, February 27-28 » We Love DC

We Love Weekends, February 27-28 » We Love DC — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:02:15 +0000

[...] one of DC’s prime spots for weekend coffee (which means it’s likely that I end up at Tryst) on Saturday and then following that up with a trip to the National Mall on Sunday in an attempt to [...]

By: 2009, A Glass Half Full » We Love DC

2009, A Glass Half Full » We Love DC — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:20:18 +0000

[...] drinks? I go out a fair amount.” That simple. It began mostly with bar reviews, with some coffee and tea thrown in for good [...]

By: We Love Weekends 10/17-18 » We Love DC

We Love Weekends 10/17-18 » We Love DC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:02:30 +0000

[...] indoor activities—perhaps finally checking out Big Bear Café and cozying up with a book and some coffee. Sunday I was meant to go on a Great North Mountain/Laurel Run hike out in Woodstock, Virginia. But [...]

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:19:59 +0000

I appreciate sharing the love for all the local indy coffee shops, but you forgot one of the(if not the very) best roaster in the city: M. E. Swing’s over at 19th and G St NW!

I’ve fully enjoyed a few of their blends. I also wanna give a second shout out for Java House’s beans.

Whats a cup of coffee without good beans? Crap. I’m going to take a look at local roasters over the next few weeks at my site. I dig the french press method, and have sort of given up on crappy chain-lattes for good.

http://www.midcitymike.com/

By: Independent cafés: D.C.’s coffee culture problem | Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:34:26 +0000

[...] Yesterday, Washington DC’s local blog, We Love DC, posted an article on what they consider one of D.C.’s greatest coffee culture challenges: the survival of good independent cafés. To help remedy the problem, the post includes a few promotional suggestions for the area: We Love DC » Blog Archive » We Love Drinks: Coffee Culture. [...]

By: Donna C.

Donna C. — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:27:56 +0000

Rappahannock Coffee in South Arlington – just down Columbia Pike from the Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse – is good, too.

By: Jenn Larsen

Jenn Larsen — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:03:19 +0000

Aaron, I hear you, but I think that’s part of another issue too – the dearth of places in DC that are open 24 hours or late night for anything – not just coffee, but food and drinks as well.

For coffee, it’s really limited to diners – Tastee (thanks Radman), The Diner, even 7-11 if you’re that desperate – if you NEED to be caffeinated to get through the night for whatever reason, it’s that kinda scene or your own home brew.

The issue I think is that it’s already incredibly challenging for the independent shops to stay open and survive economically during regular hours, so how could they manage 24 hours? All sorts of other issues hit them as well besides making a living off it – safety too.

Bottom line though, I think this is a great idea for a future post on late night spots…

By: We Love DC » Blog Archive » Foodie Round-Up (April 20-24)

We Love DC » Blog Archive » Foodie Round-Up (April 20-24) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:13:28 +0000

[...] Radman commented on We Love Drinks: Coffee Culture (14) [...]

By: Radman

Radman — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:51:18 +0000

Aaron- tastee diner in bethesda.

By: Arlington Aaron

Arlington Aaron — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:11:42 +0000

You mentioned it briefly, but if you’re going to write an article about “coffee culture” in DC we’ve got to mention the fact the entire DC area doesn’t have even a single 24 hour coffee location. Its a crime.

By: Alison C

Alison C — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:33:23 +0000

Others got to it before me, but I suppose I can just reiterate it– Peregrine Espresso is really top-notch. The place came off to me more as a coffee laboratory than anything else; when I ordered a “special concoction” of some kind, the barista called me over to have me watch him make the drink (one shot large!) with all of its infusions and who-knows-what. And of course, it was delicious. I was truly impressed by this place, and so close to Eastern Market too! Perfect for a Saturday morning out.

By: Cof-E-fix

Cof-E-fix — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:31:31 +0000

Agreed! The Caffe off of Washington Circle is probably my favorite. You can enjoy quality coffee outside or people watch in the lobby – and its an ideal location for Colonials. They have delicious snacks too.
PS: Wanted to add good post!

By: Cof-E-fix

Cof-E-fix — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:01:05 +0000

By: Jenn Larsen

Jenn Larsen — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:42:43 +0000

You all are rocking my world with these recommendations.

By: Caffe-nated

Caffe-nated — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:22:37 +0000

Every chance I’m downtown, I seek out THE PERFECT cappuccino at Caffe (look for a huge red illy sign) – on the corner of New Hampshire and M Street NW (caddy-corner to Meiwah) near 22nd street.
This little nugget of Italian caffeinated goodness is nicely priced, has a great patio or lots of cozy chairs/booths in the cool hotel lobby its attached to.

My co-worker is addicted to these peanut-butter/marshmallow homemade chocolate bars they sell there, too.

Check it out! (can’t find a website, but it’s on Yelp.)
p.s. I second Peregrine at Eastern Market. Very cool staff and delicious cappuccino.

By: Sean Robertson

Sean Robertson — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:07:01 +0000

The best coffee I’ve ever had in DC is actually in the same location as the old Murky’s in Eastern Market, but is about a hundred times better and doesn’t come with a tax-evading, dick-punching owner:

http://peregrineespresso.com/

Peregrine Espresso really makes an art out of it too, complete with the cool patterns in the foam. They also do regular coffee pour-over style, brewing it while you watch for a nearly perfect cup of fresh coffee. The shop is much nicer now than Murky’s was, though seating is still EXTREMELY limited.

By: fedward

fedward — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:28:42 +0000

I've never had the espresso there, but the beans at the Java House on Q St. NW at 17th are always nicely roasted. Lately I've been buying Mayorga beans at Sam's Club, since a 2.5lb bag is around $15. That works out to about $.30 per 16-oz serving if I don't share the bag with friends. The roast is also much more to my liking than the usual over-roasted swill at the chains, so it's a win on both price and flavor.

By: Radman

Radman — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:44:02 +0000

wow, these are all new to me. thanks.

By: Tom Bridge

Tom Bridge — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:50:33 +0000

I am also a huge fan of Peregrine Espresso down on Capitol Hill. Awesome drip and espresso coffees, as well as tasty sweets from local bakeries.

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:38:20 +0000

The baristas at Baked and Wired on TJ St in Georgetown are fantastic. Their espresso is fabulously Italian, dark and sweet, but not bitter. They also serve CounterCulture as their house blend – and you can buy it by the bag as well.

That, and the cupcakes.