I really enjoyed this spot. My friend and I stumbled upon this coffee shop on the way to enjoying the city. I tried "World's Best Vanilla Latte" and the ham and cheese croissant. I was such a fan of both. They warmed up the pastry for me and it was so delicious. Seems like they also have space in the cafe to do work if you need to get some work done and wanted to enjoy a coffee! read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Compass Coffee offers various coffee beverages and features seasonal lattes. I stopped by while in the area and ordered a Cherry Blossom Cream Cold Brew - unfortunately, the first time, the baristas seemed to have misheard me and prepared a different drink; when I had shared this, they were able to make the order right away. The coffee was strong, and the drink itself was prepared well - definitely refreshing and a good spot to get your caffeine fix! There are a handful of seating inside, and easily accessible from the Metro. +friendly staff +seating available read more

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I stayed out of Airbnb close by and ended up going here every day that I was in town to get a Matcha Latte with oat milk. Even without having very sweetener, the drink was tasty when and every time I was met with smile and friendly Service. Many people were working quietly on their laptops so it's also a nice place to stay put if needed. They even have an outdoor bench when the weather is nice. Check it out. read more

Compass Coffee - Matcha Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Anna was very friendly and kind . She delivered excellent customer service Decided to try to mint tea. Was definitely needed on a chilly morning before work. Will definitely be stopping by agin. The atmosphere is very cute and cozy by the way . read more

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When you travel for a few days, a damn good coffeehouse is a necessity, and for that Compass Coffee absolutely delivered good java that I loved a latte! On the Philly coffee scale, I compare it to La Colombe since Compass was widespread throughout several parts of the DC area. But I also enjoyed how it catered to locals with a huge take-a-book/leave-a-book library, and provided a vast amount of seating options to chill and get work done in including a couple of outdoor benches. I also appreciated the good number of discount coupons that they provided through email. For my wake-up routine in DC I was craving some good lattes! And I loved that Compass had fall lattes that went beyond the typical pumpkin spice. While I didn't fully appreciate the apple cider donut latte, it also might have been my fault for making it a necessary red eye for my after-beer-fest Sunday. But I did love their maple latte, and their honey turmeric latte was an absolute revelation! With lattes like those, I wish I could make it my regular morning routine! read more

Delicious coffee with plenty of options. The cold brew only comes in nitro, but other than that the coffee options are great. The menu seems to be only on the TVs, so I didn't realize that they had breakfast sandwiches. The bacon egg and cheese was good. This morning it was a one woman operation and she was on top of her game, efficiently juggling multiple orders delightful personality with all the answers. She shop is spacious, cool, with air movingl and bright. Fun music. Onsite coffee roaster? read more

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I stopped into Compass Coffee to grab a coffee in the afternoon and it was one of least welcoming experiences I've ever had at a coffee shop. I approached the counter and the barista just stared at me. Didn't acknowledge me at all, barely made eye contact. When I asked if I could order, she just shrugged and stared at me. After a little bit of awkward staring, she finally asked what I wanted. I had a question about the chai latte and she made it seem like I was asking the weirdest question in the world. I had one of their specialty cold brews and it was really just OK. Nothing to write home about and actually kind of disappointing. I don't think I'll be returning to Compass Coffee the next time I'm in DC. read more

Must stop here. The coffee is good. Maxwell is better. Tell them Ali sent you. The Joyful Badass. read more

Compass Coffee - Maxwell doing his thang. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place has everything I look for in a coffee shop: 1. A delicious iced vanilla latte. 2. Plenty of seating. 3. TONS of outlets! By every seat! Emphasis on 3. I came here between many conference sessions on my recent visit to DC for work. My friend recommended it and it didn't disappoint. read more

update - unless you get flavored drinks, the coffee is straight up bad (both espresso and drip). and the flavored stuff is on the sweet side. convenient because they have locations all over the city, but there are so many other, better coffee shops with less crappy ownership. baked goods are ok in a pinch and breakfast sandwiches are better. flagship location, good amount of space and can work inside. read more

I'm in town working a trade show and discovered this gem in walking distance to the convention center. The offer is REALLY good! I had a breve latte yesterday and a Turmeric Honey Latte today. Both were super good. The staff on Sunday were really nice and fun. The staff on Monday were super nice but obviously slammed (the trade show started Monday). The store is clean and cool. I'll be going back for sure. read more

I often visit this location if I'm going to work. But I first stopped in because I wasn't close to a Starbucks one day and wanted to get a matcha latte lol. When I entered I was immediately greeted with a smile and hello. I was happy because you don't get that a lot especially early in the morning. So, I ordered a matcha latte and I begin to ask about their matcha lemonade and giving the guy with the dreads a spill about my obsession with matcha lemonade . I suggested he should try this other place for matcha lemonade as well and as I was tell him where it was located he told me he's always in the area. Fast forward because I haven't been here in about 3 weeks. I went to order my normal drink matcha latte ICED and proceeded to ask the same guy if he checked out the place I told him to check out but in the midst of me asking him a young lady who works there spoke up and said she knew about the spot I was talking about. Immediately I begin to ask if they heard of the baked bear and so on . Yes they both did and we had an amazing conversation around that. Now today I went and got my drink I was greeted like always but I was so excited when the guy half way remembered me ordered . What started talking about "National Ice Cream Day" this Sunday and other things lol Anyways they're always nice, very pleasant here. I feel loved entering this establishment and it's always nice and clean too. My drink is always delicious. I'm not sure what the guy does differently from the other places I get matcha from but his is amazing! Check them out if you haven't! read more

So here's the thing - the place inside is super cute, staff was friendly, but the actual coffee was garbage in my opinion. I LOVE coffee and I have it a lot of places... this place was so bad i actually threw it away. I tried one of their seasonal lattes with almond milk and it was bitter, had barely any "latte" flavor (sugar, flavoring, etc.) . I wasn't a fan at all. read more

Their coffee is okay. The pastries and breakfast sandwiches are good though. I tried the freeze and it was the worst thing I've ever tasted.

Stopped by here and it was pretty hoppin' with empty seats being tough to find. Tried their caramel macchiato and some power non-sweet covered fruit. The carob covered fruit (?) was not my fav, but kept them none-the-less in case of a gotta eat something moment. Months later I saw them and sure enough they were perfect to help me out with a starvation situation. Nothing special so 3 starts to start. Been here only once. Wil see if I ever return to bump up their stars. read more

I'm not sure what happened to Compass Coffee...I used to go to Compass Coffee every single time I came to DC, which was often. The Matcha Latte pre-pandemic (early 2019) was only $3.50. It was $6.15 today!!! Furthermore, the matcha was diluted and tasted awful. Looks like the menu expanded too, we wanted to order a couple of vanilla lattes which was off the menu. The barista said they still sell the vanilla lattes but it's just not on the menu. I appreciate the effort to be sustainable but the compostable straws snap as you remove the paper. Super fragile! I was very sad today! Not sure what's going, will try another location... read more

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The pumpkin spice latte served here is really good, it's better than what I typically get from Starbucks. The latte art was really cute. I received fast and friendly service from the staff I interacted with. read more

Compass Coffee - Pumpkin Spice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

No easily accessible menu anywhere online and their phone number doesn't work to call and ask- not even worth making the trip to try this place read more

Cute coffee shop I stumbled across walking around the city. They have breakfast items as well as drinks. Wide variety of coffee, teas, & juices. The cashier was very helpful in me picking what I wanted. I tried the Matcha lemonade & it was pretty good. I prefer plain matcha but this was a nice mix to it. I'll have to come back to try their other drinks. read more

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Good service. Very quick. Location is great too. Unfortunately their coffee was not good. It was the only coffee I had available and almost all of it went to water plants. Will need to try again just in case this is an off day. read more

negative, fowl attitude on high. Things improved so much I was going regularly for the last year but things abruptly changed. disappointed. I'll find somewhere else for my morning coffee. I can't handle the negatively with my coffee. :-( read more

Fell in love with this local to D.C. small coffee chain while staying in the Shaw neighborhood. Service at this location is impeccable, fast, and friendly. I enjoyed the Cardinal and Shaw drip coffee blends, and took home a tin of Shaw Blend beans. Bring back the tin for $1 off your next order! The space is open with plenty of spots to get your work done, meet with friends, or breeze on through on your daily commute. Set your compass (or GPS) for Compass! read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Literally would rather go to McDonald's. The only thing good here is their seating and Wi-Fi. Compass is the epitome establishment of overpriced for crappy food and drinks that monopolizes on a lack of other options. I work quite close, and unfortunately coworkers always suggest compass- so somehow I find myself here too often. But at least I am reputable when I say that my dislike for this establishment has not changed over dozens of times I've been. The service is unsurprisingly not good, because compass doesn't treat its employees well either. read more

This location is across from Capital One Arena. The coffee shop is comfy. Locals seem to enjoy bringing their laptops and chatting with friends. read more

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I really needed to cool down from walking all day in the city, so I popped on over here to chill for a bit and grab a late afternoon Cafe Americano. It was definitely nicer inside compared to the temperature outside, and not surprisingly, I wasn't the only person with the same thought. The place was full and there were only two tables available. This place is a medium sized cafe, and they had the same round tables and hard chairs set-up all around. They also had a few tables outside, but I passed on that idea. I've been to a couple other places around the city where they have actual sofas and cushioned chairs, bit that wasn't the case here. Since I had already had a late lunch, I didn't opt to eat anything here, although they offer a few pastries. All in all, I had a fine time at this cafe. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This cafe has a great vibe, and is the perfect spot to kill an hour between meetings while getting your caffeine fix. Great coffee, pastries, and I can't believe they came out in support of crypto too - totally awesome. Definitely a business I'm a fan of and will come back to every time I'm visiting DC. read more

the ladies from ringjng us up to making our lavender matchas were so nice && welcoming! it was a great stop after hot yoga at updog! perfect area to work as it was quiet besides probably us coming in being loud but our energy was up! you cant beat somewhere with rewards either! read more

Compass never disappoints. Their Cold Brew is out of this world. My go-to order, love it!

I love compass coffee and this location didn't disappoint! The coffee itself is fantastic, plus I enjoyed the music, and availability of seating. The staff were especially friendly too. My half-sweet extra hot gingerbread latte was spot on and I had a little splash of sparkling water on the side read more

Compass Coffee - Gingerbread Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ive been to this cafe numerous times over the last two years, and I've always enjoyed the great lattes and coffee that they have to offer. I also really like the way the cafe is set-up and its for sure a great place to do work or have a small get together. There are at least thirty tables with chairs, and even on the most busiest mornings, I have always found a spot to sit down. The free WiFi here is also blazing fast,, which is a huge plus for me. Today I ordered the Cherry Blossom Frappuccino which is similar to a cold. blended latte. This is a custom- made drink that you will not find on the menu. Trish was the awesome employee who has helped me so many times in the past, and this day was no different. Both Trish and Mary Anne were on their game today and I appreciated it! read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pricing is similar to Starbucks. The coffee is good (better than Starbucks) although a small is served in a child-sized cup. Blueberry scone was like a brick. Tasteless and heavy. Their attempt at adding flavor (frosting zig zagged along the top) fell short. read more

I am by no means a coffee drinker, but they never disappoint me here whenever I'm in a strange mood for a coffee drink. I usually stick to the chai latte because it's my favorite coffee drink (please don't judge true coffee drinkers haha). Today, I tried the gingerbread latte. It was smooth, and the gingerbread flavor was a perfect compliment. They're usually really fast and super nice. The barista even spelled my name right. Trust me that's very rare. I only give it 4 stars because I can never find parking near by. It's located on a small street that doesn't have a lot of parking spaces. read more

Compass Coffee - Ginger bread latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Real good coffee, real good work space, real good jams, real good vibes. Up until the pandemic, I had always enjoyed their early morning baristas with the happiest smiles, despite it being 6 or 6:30am. When you need a pick me up later in the day, you still encounter real good vibin' baristas. There's something about having a sip of something made by people who enjoy doing what they do. Their assortment of drinks are also splendid. Their honey turmeric latte is a favorite, as well as their vanilla cream nitro brew. You won't go wrong with any of their caffeine options, IMO. Baked goods are also delicious... they had a raspberry granola bar that was theeeeeee best. I could eat like five of them in a sitting. Regardless, any of their granola bars are usually on point. To wrap it up, stop by Compass if you get the chance. Their Shaw location has a sweet place in my heart... and I'm grateful they're open and still jammin', despite the current conditions. read more

Compass Coffee - Lavender Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love grabbing my morning Red Eye from this location! Service is always quick and friendly

A popular DC chain, this location is no different. I find their coffees to be a bit acidic but well extracted. I tried the lemon pound cake and it was moist and not overly sweet. The interior decor is nice and would be amenable to studying or a quick pick up. The servers were kind. read more

coffee tastes burnt - i would not recommend their latte. i like their snack options (little charcuterie snack) in the "fridge"

The manager, Malcolm was amazing. He was so kind and energetic. I genuinely thought he was the owner because he hyped up this place so much before we could even come in (Which we were planning to do anyway) He was outside, taking selfies and handing out espresso shots Free samples. Everything in the store was so clean and the menu was so nicely put together and while it was hard to make a choice on what to get because everything looked amazing I don't regret What I got at all it was amazing. It was a turmeric tea sort of drink, and my friend got something inspired by the cherry blossoms. Compass Café is doing something not many other cafés are doing Which is being original they don't just serve coffee with milk. They have so many unique flavors and combinations to try! The only thing I didn't like was that there wasn't a compass café in Richmond, Virginia, so that I could go every day but maybe my wallet will thank me for that hahah! read more

I've been here before and the coffee was great, but today was a deal breaker. I don't enjoy giving negative reviews but this is a safety hazard. The barista must have been upset that there were flies in the cafe, because she was spraying Raid bug spray all over the customer water serving station. I don't mean a quick spritz. I mean emptying the damn Raid bottle. She sprayed it all. The faucet, drinking glasses, everything was completely drenched. Then she just went back to serving folks like nothing happened. Yes, I'm 100% sure it was Raid. That stuff is toxic. I threw my drink away and left. If anyone gets sick from drinking water here, now you know why. read more

I want to send props to the staff at the Adam's Morgan location, staring with Lizzy the manager. they are super attentive and friendly and really make this location feel neighborly--and they all brew a great cappuccino too. Plus they're always ready to give me a little ice for my pup on hot days. It's the staff that keeps us coming back. read more

For fresh coffee, this place hits the spot. Cans are a little expensive but overall (I am drinking their coffee today) I like the quality of the brew. I visited the 7th street location a couple weeks ago intending to buy the cherry blossom roast. It was gone. I found a couple other light brew varieties and bought 5 cans. Folks are friendly and they ground the coffee beans for me; saved me a bunch of time as I have a small grinder at home. read more