Amazing coffee. As a coffee nerd and espresso enthusiast- Johnathon served us the best coffee of our entire trip. The coffee convo was amazing, the avocado toast, amazing. 5/5 would recommend. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Cortado and vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Popped in during a work conference and great service and tasty milky latte! Staff were friendly and there was ample room by the time I came

Quaint neighborhood spot, why the milk curdled as hell if u look at photos. Appreciate they put out water for dogs. Have two cute outdoor seats. Haven't tried food yet. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Really cute little cafe with excellent espresso drinks and sandwiches. My only regret - not getting an empanada. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Latte and Caprese Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cute hole in the wall spot with delicious coffee and mouth watering food. Despite being a tiny place and packed on a Saturday morning, service was speedy. Flat white was perfect. Breakfast burrito looks simple but it was absolutely divine, with queso fresco, scrambled eggs, guac and salsa. My avocado toast was served on French bread of the perfect thickness, a GENEROUS helping of fresh avocado, pickled onions and tomatoes. Fried egg on top (for extra $$) sealed the deal, especially after a night out celebrating a friend's wedding, this breakfast spot cured my hangover. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Smashed Avocado Toast, Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped into Emissary to get some work done while I had a break from teaching yoga classes. Here's everything I loved and didn't below ... + loved the empanadas, highly recommend the beef ones. The sauce that comes with it is delicious and they're only $4 + WiFi was strong and easy to get into + there was seating both inside and outside of the cafe + the team quickly remade my chai because I didn't know that they put whole milk in all of their drinks + unfortunately I didn't feel the most welcome by the team. + didn't love the chai and despite it being a non fat milk added it still made my stomach ache a ton plus there was a ton of cinnamon + when I ordered the chai they didn't ask if I wanted the medium or large option and just assumed the large Probably won't be back unless I'm teaching in this area and just need a coffee shop to get work done at or if I'm craving empanadas. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast before a tour of the nearby Mansion Museum. Very chill, neighborhood vibe. Service was excellent, food great, and coffee perfect. I especially enjoyed the smashed avocado toast with bacon, some of the best I have ever had. Give this place a try! read more

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Decent little coffee and breakfast spot in a low level entryway. Love that they paired the egg sandwich with a salad. Service was ok, and inside wasn't anything to write home about. But, food and coffee were yummy! read more

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

Good iced coffees, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. I've stopped in a few times to grab something quick and it's always busy and a good place to people watch or get some work done. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hey now my YELPies!!! Stopped by this quaint little coffee shop on my way to a Yoga retreat in DC. So cute with outdoor and indoor seating with music you will sing to while ordering (Yes, it was a personal karaoke coffee experience )It had the feel of a coffee shop and bakery in the little cobblestone street villages in Spain. The customer service was so personal and my Matcha Latte was made with the most care and her obvious love of matcha. I had the Almond Croissant and when I say.. FRESH.. it was FRESH!!! I am most definitely a sucker for small businesses and especially when they love on their patrons. YELPies... if you're in DC, stroll on into this cute little coffee shop and sit back enjoy the love! read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Matcha Latte and Almond Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Staff change is BAD! This has been my go to place for a couple years, but no longer. The new staff don't know the differences between the coffee types. The bacon on the bacon avocado sandwich is no longer crispy and overcooked. And the almond croissant is no longer fresh. You can tell it's from the day before---not crispy, neither the croissant nor the almonds. Not sure what has happened to the management on this side of Dupont Circle with this Emissary, but hope it can be rescued soon before Daily Provisions opens and takes over! read more

after a late flight in and still being in Pacific time zone, a coffee was exactly what I needed to hit the ground running. But this place wasn't it. The home make their chai which was incredibly watery. Definitely wasn't what I was hoping for even with an espresso shot. Unfortunately, I threw it away after about three sips. I can't speak for the food, but the shop itself has a very cute little vibe. The staff were super friendly, but the coffee just wasn't for me. read more

Wow! What a great find! This local coffee shop hidden on the back road of Connecticut Avenue. Taken by a friend, I will be a repeat visitor going forward. They have terrific holiday latte selections and also a delightful lunch menu to include baked empanadas. I had the Gingerbread Latte with Oat Milk, Yumm! I cannot wait to go back for the friendly service and smile! read more

Delicious! I had an Arepa con queso with the side of avocado and a green smoothie and it was a perfect meal. The service is very courteous and people are kind. I do think they need to put a limit on how long people sit out doing work at the tables because it seems egregious and is inconsiderate to other customers. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Arepa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cute little coffee shop with plenty of seating and very friendly staff! Never got to try the food but the coffee was a little too sweet and milky, in my opinion. Other than that, it was a lovely little hole in the wall! read more

Enjoyed the coffee and the pastry. The server was nice! Just a little bit pricey for what I got. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Iced Latte, fruit, chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The employees here are always lovely and friendly and they make some of the best specialty drinks and food I have had in DC.

Favorite coffee spot in DC. Friendly staff, great beans (they use counter culture) and a fun menu for a quick breakfast or lunch.

The food was excellent, but a bit pricey. Coffee was outstanding. Service was very friendly. Outdoor seating made for a great ambience. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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What a great neighborhood coffee spot in DuPont Circle! I met someone for a business meeting here on a Thursday morning. There was more than enough seating inside and out and the servers were very kind. I watched them interact with the regulars by starting their drinks as soon as they walked in and asking about their families. The latte I ordered was delicious! read more

I came to Emissary to have coffee with a friend on a Sunday morning and really enjoyed it! I ordered a vanilla latte and a chocolate croissant. Both were super tasty and went particularly well together. However, definitely not the cheapest latte and croissant of my life! We sat outside on the patio, which was lovely. There is also seating along the wall inside the coffee shop. There was only one person making coffee on a Sunday morning, so it took a while for our drinks to be ready. Overall a great vibe and tasty coffee! read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Vanilla latte and chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place sucks | beans over roasted, music horrible, decor tacky, food very very mid (little flavor, not interesting), VERY OVERPRICED. Avoid unless standards low. Added a star for friendly but oblivious staff. read more

Coffee is good but nothing special. I enjoyed it last time I ordered from here, so I returned today. Since my past visit, I've developed a sensitivity to caffeine. When I attempted to order a decaf Americano today, I was told they don't do decaf espresso. Kind of disappointing. Even more so since I had to wait a couple minutes for the employee to finish whatever she was doing at the end of the counter just to find out my preferred order wasn't an option. read more

Came here in the morning to grab some breakfast while I work. The place is very cute and I enjoyed the nice jazz music that was playing. I ordered an egg on brioche sandwich and a coffee. The salad was good and the egg on brioche tasted decent (added a little Cholula to give the sandwich a bit more flavor). The ladies working there were nice. I'm knocking off a star because the wifi didn't work while I was there. Otherwise it's a nice spot. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Egg & Cheese Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came for breakfast. The ambiance is good, and the coffee is fine. The food was good, but it's really overpriced. The service was not good. I would recommend for a coffee ordered at the counter but not for dining room service. read more

Lots of seating, great coffee with housemade flavors. Cute space with nice atmosphere read more

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

Cute little coffee house near DuPont circle! The inside is very cozy and gives off an intimate feel. I ordered an iced matcha latte, which was not bad but I would probably opt for a coffee next time (didn't want to be too over caffeinated for that day)! Service was nice and quick and I enjoyed the music that was playing in the shop. read more

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Came here for a quick coffee meet up. Ordered a iced matcha latte and hot chai. Both yummy, fast service. Am unfortunate thing was we were supposed to stay the whole time of our chat but the power went out and they had to close early so we were literally kicked out on the curb :(but overall cute place like other DuPont circle area coffee shops. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Doorway/patio area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Really great vibe and Columbian coffee (if I am not mistaken). Great people work there. I enjoyed my cappuccino at a rainy day. Definitely recommended. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

matcha was very nasty had no flavor and taste like milk, I asked for it to be extra sweet, it wasn't at all. the service was very bad as well we asked to order food and she had been hand out and said wait as there We're 5 workers in the back as we waiting for 5 min. Won't be back read more

Arugula Salad This is a cute little coffee shop / brunch spot, but a little bit on the expensive side. I paid $20 for sandwich and coffee shown below, which is comparable to tatte. read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Avocado Bacon Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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worst matcha latte i've ever had. maybe that's on me for coming here and ordering "the wrong thing," but damn. it was ready 2 seconds after i ordered. that should've been my first red flag. it had just a whisper of green in it, like milk that's about to puke. no matcha flavor at all. just straight up milk for $7. highway robbery basically. read more

I've been attending Emissary x Pergamino (on 20th St) for nearly 6 years, including moves in and out of state. Across that time, and a range of baristas, the espresso, food, and atmosphere have remained excellent. It is a cozy space to work or meet, and the workers are always friendly. It's a great feature of the neighborhood. read more

Decent choice if you're nearby but I think there are better places for coffee in DC. I got an iced vanilla latte, which was pretty good but not amazing. I was planning to sit and work for a bit but the wifi wasn't working and I also wasn't getting any signal for some reason so I couldn't even set up a hotspot. They weren't playing any music, which I didn't mind much, but it definitely had more of a library vibe than a coffeeshop vibe. read more

Emissary is a quaint coffee shop on 20th Street NW in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of DC. If it wasn't for their bright blue door you'd easily pass it by while walking down the street. However, this is DEFINITELY not a coffee shop you'll want to pass up. I was welcomed the moment I stepped through the door. Most of the seats were taken, but the place felt welcoming and comfortable. It actually felt like life slowed down a bit while I sat and enjoyed my cortado. The temperature and the milk to espresso ratio was perfect. read more

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1) they were out of bacon. A breakfast place out of bacon?! 2)the guy at the counter didn't even know if they sold mimosas (they don't) 3) $5 for a 3 ounce (if it is even 3 ounces) cappuccino. It was decent, but $5 for 3 ounces?! 4) the food is WAY overpriced for what you get. $14.50 for literally a scrambled egg on a bun. I do not recommend. Way overpriced and the food was mediocre at best. read more

I hate to give a biased review of a place, but I was looking forward to visiting this coffee shop and just had a poor experience. The coffee was nice, the menu was fairly similar to other coffee shops and the place is very much the DC coffee house vibe. Also I love the neighborhood. My complaint however, is that I came on an early Saturday morning and for 45 mins the staff was yelling to each other from the coffee bar to the back room, hanging out at the bar talking loudly and just being extremely disrespectful to the few of us in the place. It was impossible to get anything done or enjoy my coffee. read more

Something has changed here. I don't know if it's management or their response to inflation, but it's not the same. I've come here once a week (minimum) for the past year, and regularly in years before. 1. They are frequently out of things now. For the past week there has been no chai. Today, there was no tea at all. No arepas (the only gluten free offering). 2. They raised prices, as they did at the other Emissary location. I get it, inflation, margins are low in places that serve food, fine. But at least for some of the items (like the avocado toast) this has resulted in a reduction in the actual food provided. A latte and sandwich easily is about 30 dollars now. It's unreasonable. 3. Much power to the staff, but the person behind the register when I come feels like they need a bit more support. There's been a lot of noticeable turnover over the past few months and it hasn't benefited the experience here. Me and my writing partner have discussed meeting elsewhere now, though we've been quite comfortable to set our weekly meetings here. The location is convenient and we've come to look forward to certain items and offer regular patrons. However, I no longer suggest this place to others because the inconsistency in service and the rising cost just means I can't expect others will have a good experience here. There's opportunity for them to improve but things have been noticeably going downhill. read more

Good Food and Service. A bit expensive but good quality. Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Attentive service.

Great vibe and selection of breakfast and lunch items I ordered the lox toast and my partner the egg and cheese sandwich. It was so good I came back for lunch! read more

Emissary Coffeehouse - Lox toast with capers and micro greens - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia