I love this cafe! The coffee is high quality--even the drip is nice. I even bought some of the…read morebeans they sell from Tanzania and it was strong with bold flavors. I especially enjoy the house tea which is a black tea with spices. The lentil sambusas are great, love the tofu panini and the pastries come fresh everyday from a bakery in the dmv. The owner Robel and all the staff are quite friendly, welcoming and helpful. There is also an upstairs lounge with WiFi and couches which makes for a great spot for coworking. Overall it is a neighborhood gem!!

I loved everything about this experience! The staff is kind and courteous, the space is gorgeous…read morewith lots of natural lighting and seating, and the coffee is delicious. I was surprised when I learned they didn't have any syrups other than brown sugar, but I also think it's a bit refreshing for those that are coffee purists. I ordered an iced latte with brown sugar and it was $6 - fairly priced and delicious. I loved that they had little treats for dogs packaged neatly on the counter and artwork on all the walls. It felt homey and welcoming! I also enjoyed the fact they have shuffleboard upstairs and a few different options of board games. This spot seems like a wonderful location to get some work done or hang out with friends. Highly recommend making a visit!

Nice, local cafe across the street from Hyatt Place. I stopped in when they opened t 7am. It was…read morequiet and a great place to some work done while I had breakfast. Server was friendly and, despite the early hour, energetic. I felt welcomed. I ordered delightful biscuit. Heavier than Southern biscuits so more of a biscuit-scone hybrid. Whatever you call it, it was great! Americano was solid. Great morning boost of caffeine and balanced flavor.

Let me preface by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing coffee…read more Coffee was not it. We ordered two drinks, both overly sweet, no coffee flavor. On the bright side, it is fairly spacious and staff was great. But, again, wouldn't recommend nor go back for coffee.

This was a nice little coffee shop! They had a lot of choices for pastries and coffees. I got an…read morealmond croissant and a Spanish coffee and they were both super tasty! I loved the cinnamon and sweetened condensed milk in the coffee so much! The place was a little busy, but I got my stuff quickly and the staff were friendly!

Needed a little pick-me-up on a long day of walking around the city, this shop is a little out of…read morethe way from the monuments, but delicious anyways. We got an almond croissant - probably the best filling to an almond croissant I've had (and I've had many). We also got a Spanish latte - a mix of espresso, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and some cinnamon. It was amazing and I will be recreating it at home! The shop was super cute and had some tables/chairs to rest at. Staff was very nice and service was pretty quick even with a line.

So many things to love about Emma's torch! First and foremost is their mission - providing culinary…read moretraining to refugees to empower them to have the skills and confidence to succeed in the food industry. This was apparent in the warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone was working together as a team, learning, being patient, and you could see the growth and confidence happening in real time. It was really inspiring to see. Service was great - quick, friendly, and helpful. The food was very tasty and inexpensive - breakfast sandwiches were well-portioned and under $10. They also had lattes, coffees, and teas. They have an outdoor patio overlooking Rhode Island Avenue and seating inside with their nternet if you are looking for a workspace, meeting place, or coffee/snack shop. Emma's Torch seemed to be a community favorite with returning customers greater warmly and community activities and events posted in the store. This will become a regular part of our rotation!

I randomly found Emma's Torch on Yelp while looking for a breakfast spot in the area. Upon entry, I…read morenoticed how small and quaint it was. They were also playing great music. Customer service was great and I was greeted immediately. It wasn't crowded but there was a steady flow of customers while I was there. I ordered the Breakfast Wrap, which was fantastic along with a Granny Smith apple lemonade. I would've never thought to put those two items together but it was easily one of the best lemonades I've ever tried. I had to order a second one when my daughter decided my drink was now for her. Speaking of, my daughter ordered the Nutella Stuffed French Toast and rated it a 100/10. While waiting for my order, I had a chance to speak with one of the head chef's and he told me about the culinary program their offer to teach refugees culinary skills. I loved hearing that tidbit about the shop and found it truly admirable. Overall, my only gripe is the street parking situation can be a little tough but it wasn't too bad on this particular morning. I would absolutely return.

Finally a coffee roaster worth its salt in DC. I spend about 30% of my work weeks in DC and while…read moremany places have good coffee (how could you not with the energy it takes to run the town!) I have lamented that no truly great coffee shops exist. Enter: Lost Sock. This is their second location, tucked in a mostly residential area right around the corner from the NOMA metro stop. The interior is immaculately branded, bright, and welcoming. My typical order of a cappuccino was well executed by the talented barista with beans roasted locally and sustainably. Being near Lost Sock is now one of my requirements for where I stay when I'm in town. Thanks for breaking the DC coffee curse, Lost Sock!

Writing based just on their incredible coffee. I haven't been to their standalone cafe, but the…read morecoffee is really good. Not gonna lie. I'm a coffee snob, after living in California for over 15 years. The coffee here is just fantastic. I brew their beans at home and have had many friends comment just how good it tastes. The beans are fresh. I need to visit this primary cafe to see how the service and ambience adds up. But I just feel it will be great based off the hight quality of the product I've purchased at local markets.

Omg their drinks are amazing would come again and again…read more Would recommend everytime to everyone

First of I would like to shout out the staff! I didn't get their names but they were so nice and…read moreunderstanding. They helped me pick out which drink I wanted because im very indecisive. Second the drink was amazing and it wasn't too sweet. I ordered a T5 and asked them to put brown sugar around the cup so it's like the T5 and the M1 mixed together. The inside is like Union Market iykyk. It was an overall good experience. I rate the boba a 9/10!

I stopped here before work on a Tuesday and it was quiet. I was immediately greeted by an employee…read moreand ordered a hot chocolate and an almond croissant. I was pleasantly surprised by the croissant. The frangipane was very tasty, but the croissant itself was a little more soft/spongy than I'd like. Overall, though, not bad! Blue Bottle does have absolutely delicious hot chocolate though (some of my favorite). This location is very pleasant inside and it also has a couple of tables outside of the weather is cooperating.

I really enjoyed the iced sweet latte with oat milk! The espresso was very flavorful balanced…read moreperfectly with some sweetness from the unrefined sugar, I also appreciated the compostable cup and lid for the iced latte. The service was quick via mobile order and the cafe itself was very calm. They have outdoor tables as well, which are great in this summer weather!

The most beautiful cafe I've ever been in…read more They have pastries, coffee, tea, and even cocktails. Plenty of seating room and saw lots of people working there with their laptops. I ordered mint tea with honey and it came in this beautiful to-go cup. Close by to Union Market and Gallaudet University.

Cute interior. Super popular on the weekends. Line is long but goes quickly. They have seating…read moreupstairs that's open during limited hours. There's outdoor seating. Seems ADA accessible. You can walk, metro, bike, and maybe bus here. Parking is limited and probably have to pay. Drinks are decent for price. I ordered a pastry for here and it took 30+ minutes and I had to walk up to counter to ask where it was. Cute ambiance but overall it's decent coffee/pastry shop for the area.

Had a delicious iced chai from peregrine while in union market. Everyone working were super nice…read moreand I liked seeing them making the drinks in front of me. I'll come back!

- EXPENSIVE latte, $8 for an Oatmilk latte - no…read morehoney/simple syrup that I could add myself - I think I was charged a $1 for the little syrup I had them add, next time I'll just use the honey from the shop next to them - extra charge for oat milk