The drip coffee here is very smooth and delicious. Also got one specialty coffee that was good. I'm told by my hot chocolate-friend that the hot chocolate was weak and disappointing. Not many tables to sit at (only three), but we were able to grab one and sit for awhile. The place is very comfortable with good music in the background (and not too loud!). The staff were friendly and efficient. read more

5 stars for consistency and for fast service! got the air milkshake (hot) if you know you know! shoutout to marta! read more

La Colombe - Oat Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The coffee is good, but the half tan (cold brew and latte) is the best. I sometimes stop here if I'm passing by. Their pastries are pretty good. Their espresso beverages are good but what really makes them stand out to me is the cold brew and the half tan. I'm glad I don't work closer or I'd be stopping in a couple of times a day for it. The baristas have also always been nice and the place has a chill vibe with some (limited) seating. read more

The ad for a salted caramel latte caught my eye and drew me in. The service was fast and friendly and the latte was muy delicioso! Now that I think about it, it was the smoothest coffee I've ever had. Cute little shop. read more

My friend and I had a coffee and pastry here today. The service was really good! The drinks were made fast, and mine tasted great (chai latte with oatmilk, which costs $1 more). The croissant was huge, packed with flavor, and tasted fresh. I wish they offered to warm it up because it would have tasted better if so. The inside is a bit small. There are only three sets of two-person seats, but since it's so close to work, this was a good spot to go to. The only small thing I wish they would do is label the names and prices on the pastries. I know what an almond and chocolate croissant is, but there tarts and other things I didn't know the names of or the ingredients, such as nuts or other allergens. They're displayed in a big heap in the display case. As Arnold famously said, "I'll be back!" read more

I want to give this Coffee spot a big Thank You. My first time here they made me feel so welcome. This space is good to work from and to chit chat with the staff. One of the staff member's let me taste the draft latte and it was sooo yummy! They have a lot of bake goods to pick from. My latte was amazing! This is my once a week or once a month treat to myself since I am trying to be more disciplined. Plus it's around the corner from my job. read more

The baristas are nice, the woman with curly red hair makes drinks especially well. A dairy draft latte with mocha syrup is one of my favorite coffee drinks. This location has some issues though. Sometimes it's not open after stated opening hours. Also it hasn't had dairy draft lattes available any of the days I visited this past month or more. Isn't it one of La Colombe's signature drinks? The double chocolate muffin was a disappointment at $4 with chocolate chips only on top. read more

My favorite chain store coffee. Delicious!!!! Service fine, neither impressive or disappointing. Ambiance a little small given how popular it is. At peak, long line. But moves pretty quickly. read more

High quality draft cold brew coffee on tap. Prompt service. Clean vibrant location. Definitely worth a visit. read more

This is serious coffee for the serious coffee lover. They do an excellent job of preparation. Very tasty stuff. One of my favorites is there milk latte. The quality of the coffee is superb. read more

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A cozy shop with excellent coffee and fast service. Early for a meeting near Farragut North, I went with a classic, a cappuccino with whole milk, which was delicious. #TreatYourself read more

Delicious coffee, super quick and friendly service. A great little coffee shop with a few indoor and outdoor seats. I'll definitely grab a cortado next time I'm nearby! read more

My favorite coffee period! I am not sure what they put in this coffee but I came back for this every week. I usually buy the canned coffees available in the store, the vanilla is my absolute favorite. They also have mocha, chia, and oat milk available for purchase. Each can is $3. I have ordered a few of the specialty drinks offered at La Colombe such as the oat milk latte, it was okay not sweet enough for me. The staff here are really nice and fast at the cash register during the rush hour. There are a few seats available if you wanted to chat with a friend or work on some homework while enjoying the coffee at La Colombe. read more

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Super friendly workers. Love the variety of coffee beverages and seasonal options. A little pricey for my taste but it's a nice treat every now and then. read more

Got the mocha and almond croissant. The mocha was ok, but the croissant was dry with little flavor. The place is fairly small with only 3 tables. Music was also quite loud for working. (6/28/23) read more

La Colombe - a croissant and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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La Colombe is a solid choice to get your caffeine fix! I've only been in the morning but I've had good experiences. I'm not a coffee connoisseur but the mocha I had was tasty. At the time I went (on a Tuesday before 10a), the pastry selection was good though perhaps not as expansive as the early pre-work rush. Service was friendly and quick overall. Other reviewers have noted seating is more limited than other spots and I'd agree. Given the location, I imagine there are mostly to-go orders! I got some pretty art in my cup and all was well with my coffeehouse soul. There are may coffee Shops in the Farragut square/downtown area, La Colombe is a winner in my book! read more

La Colombe - Mocha and croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love this place and their coffee. Great service and a wonderful coffee flavor! Great find if you are in the area for a good cup of Joe.

This is La Colombe's fifth coffee shop in DC and the most west facing La Colombe yet. It's in downtown DC just a quick walk from The White House (or The Washington Post) if you need a break from sight seeing. It's a small shop with one standing table and just 2-3 smaller tables for seating, but it still serves pastries, draft lattes, and coffee beans. Like all La Colombe shops there is no wifi so don't go here expecting it. This location is set up to cater to people on their way to work seeking grab and go quality coffee. The one downside of this location is they do not make their sweet latte (a latte with sweetened condensed milk). If you want that, head to the Blagden Alley location. read more

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Super happy that La Colombe is in the Farragut neighborhood, adding better coffee options to the area! Favorites are the Black and Tan and the draft latte, but I'll probably try more as time goes by as this has only been open for a few weeks. The service here has been fast and friendly. It's a small location but there's still space to sit down if needed. I wouldn't recommend working from here, though, if you need to work in a coffee shop. read more

Very small seating area, but great coffee and friendly service. Convenient for meeting friends who work at EOB, State, or anywhere near the Farragut Metro stops. read more

Do yourself a favor and get the nitro latte, available with while milk or oat milk. It's perfectly frothy and cool, a refreshing summer drink. Also, the staff here are super friendly. Willing to chat, offer samples to taste, and ensure you get exactly what you're looking for. The pastries are also decent. read more

La Colombe - Chocolate croissant and nitro latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great coffee, great service, so so muffin. Ambiance was great, nice music, sparkling clean! Nice coffee option in Farragut West. read more

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

I'm a creature of habit-once I find something that I like, I just get the same thing. At La Colombe, I like their cold brew with a little cream and their simple syrup. It's not a large space and I've never stayed--I always get my drink to go but the service for the most part is good. I also, seldom don't have to wait long in line. Nobody wants to wait a year and a Sunday for their order. I don't know what they put in their cold brews but I keep wanting more. They have your lid and a spoon waiting for you--different from any other place I've gotten coffee from. I'm definitely a fan of La Colombe--the coffee is good, maybe I'll try something else (probably not). read more

Last time in DC we went to this amazing coffee spot, and on this trip we found that they've expanded. So we decided to try a new location on 17th & I. I'm happy to report they did not disappoint. Lovely coffee and amazing pastries read more

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Oh La Colombe, You had me at the first can of your draft latte. Then we stepped into your cafe in DC, and fell even more in love! Your coffees on draft are deeeelish. I would have tried them all in one day but that would probably make me crazy. Literally. Love your sleek and modern, wooden decor. Also free regular water & sparkling water on tap? First for me! Display case full of draft latte cans in Vanilla, Mocha, Coconut, Coconut Mocha, Pure Black, "Triple", new Honeysuckle, very impressive! I wish every flavor was available at all convenience stores. I'm assuming your pastries must be really good because not much was left in the late afternoon of our first visit. Your Black & Tan on draft?! Genius! Cold, creamy, and tastes just like Khalua! I can't get over the pricing of your drafts (see my picture,) so many great drinks between $3-4.75. I'm glad we can order your goodies online and find you in Wawa, some flavors in Target, and other spots...I know your cafes are only in big cities right now (Boston, a few cities in Cali, Chicago, NYC, DC,) but I would totally come at least every other day if you opened up near me. I swear. Please come to VA Beach! I would be such a great customer, and I'm sure others would too. La Colombe, all daaaaaay!!! Love, Kristine read more

Matcha green tea was great and left a slightly (and pleasantly) sweet taste in the back of my throat. However, I'm no expert on matcha (I very rarely drink matcha myself. My sister is more of an expert). I'm more of a coffee/espresso person, but I came to this place at nighttime, so I didn't want to get too caffeinated - hence the tea, no coffee. Next time I'll try espresso or another coffee drink. Maybe a draft latte. I don't think I'll like it much though, but I'll admit that I am very curious to try their draft lattes. Very friendly service. Quite small place with 4 tables or so, so come here early to grab seating or just cross your fingers and hope to get lucky. read more

Good overall Had americano very good Coffee maker was nice tried the oat milk latte and it was good on draft read more

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Bottom Line: High quality coffee, fancy pastries and lovely staff. I really like trying local coffee shops and La Colombe is among the best! There are only a few places where I can drink coffee black and La Colombe is one of them. Their coffee is rich without a hint of bitterness and it goes great with the lovely pastries they sell. The staff is high class and welcoming and great at making recommendations if you want to try something new. I do agree with another reviewer that the coffee delivery system can be a bit tough to navigate when its busy. The baristas tell you where they are going to put your coffee rather than putting a name or number on the cup. And sometimes it is hard to hear over the chatter and espresso machine so you have to really pay attention to make sure our cup isn't swiped or you don't swipe someone else's cup. read more

Nice spacious and clean La Colombe! Not a ton of seating, but definitely enough seating if you don't come during busy hours. Came here for coffee in the afternoon (because I was getting a bit sleepy after a pretty big lunch and still had a couple meetings in my day) and nobody ever really turns down an afternoon coffee run. This location was near the DC location of my current workplace and seems really convenient for those who work around Farragut Square. There wasn't a huge line around 2pm-ish, which there can be at all work hours in some of the NY locations but we did still have to wait a bit. I basically always get one of the two most popular oat milk drinks! You literally CANT GO WRONG if you get the oat milk Black and Tan or oat milk draft latte! read more

Ordered a cortado and a chocolate croissant. I don't know if it's a thing in DC but I guess croissants aren't warmed up....the Cortado was excellent,...I would have like it a little hotter but hit the spot regardless. When I'm in town again, I will definitely visit again read more

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Great coffee, small store laid out poorly. I enjoy La Colombe's unique coffee offerings. (The draft latte is like what a coffee milkshake should be.) They are also good about local pastries. But this store in particular is difficult to enjoy because of its size and layout. The space is smaller than usual. There are about six seats in a bench with tables, plus a standing table. Folks tend not to use them efficiently. I've also seen employees doing the books in the customer seating more than once, which undermines my confidence. I wish they would rethink the layout here. But, as long as you don't need to stay and sip, this is a good place to get unique coffee to go. read more

La Colombe - It can be easy to miss the entrance. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is one of my favorite places to get coffee! The store is cozy and lines are generally out the door. They have a full range of La Colombe offerings - coffee beans, drinks, and food items. Service is good and quick for the most part. I love their draft coffees - both from the keg and even the canned version. My go to drink here is "Black and Tan"! read more

Coffee was great! Better than the Compass Coffee a block away. Ordered a latte with almond milk, they don't have soy milk. Wish there was a greater variety of food options, but the pastries they do have look great, and are HUGE! With so many coffee bar options, this one is a one you can count on. read more

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I normally love La Colombe's Blagden Alley location, and especially their draft latte. However, when I decided to switch it up and try this I Street location, I immediately came to regret it. I went out of my way to get there, ordered their draft latte, and quickly left the store to catch my bus back. After getting on my bus though, I noticed they had given me this abomination of a "latte" that was probably 75% foam. The worst part is, after all this trouble (and multiple phone calls), the most this location would do was (seemingly begrudgingly) refund my money. What about all my wasted time? I noticed others have had better luck with their draft lattes here, but my experience - and the way they handled an obvious error on their part - left me not wanting to return. I have much more confidence in La Colombe's other locations. read more

La Colombe - What is this mess? A waste of my money and time. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You can't go wrong with La Colombe. I've been a fan of this Philadelphia coffee roaster ever since I chanced upon their Rittenhouse Square location so many years ago. I was thrilled to see them expand to D.C., first with the Blagden Alley location followed by Chinatown and even in the new D.C. REI store. Now, they have opened a new location a few steps from Farragut Square. I visited on a weekend, so it was pretty quiet. This shop is fairly small, with only a couple of tables with seating and one standing table. It's clearly a mostly grab-and-go place, which makes sense given that they are located in the heart of office building land. I'm jelly of all those who work in the proximity of this La Colombe, as I personally do not have the luxury of being near any remotely decent coffee shops. For those who prefer quality, La Colombe is one of the best in this area. I usually prefer to order their Ethiopia Yirgz, Corsica, Afrique, Fishtown, (draft) latte, or even one of their teas. If you're not familiar with La Colombe, they are known for their old-school dark roasts, iced coffee preparation, and draft lattes (cold-pressed espresso and frothed milk latte ordered on tap). They are one of the archetypal U.S. third-wave, independent coffee roasters. Thrilled to have another La Colombe in the District flay and I hope they're able to expand more in the coming year(s)! read more

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Some of the best coffee I've ever had! I got a vanilla iced latte 2 days in a row when I first found it, and it is now my go to place while visiting the city. read more

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

This is the best cappuccino on the block! I love a good coffee, and this hit the spot. There is not a ton of seating if you wanted to sit and drink here, but I think most customers grab and go. The shop is sleek and pretty, makes you feel very welcomed. I love the cute design they put on their coffee. It makes me feel fancy. It's reasonably priced and they have a wide selection of choices for coffee, but breakfast croissants as well. The staff is quick and friendly and it's conveniently located in DC. read more

La Colombe - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really enjoy this place, and I stop by whenever I'm in the neighborhood. Excellent coffee and friendly service. I wish there were a few more tables, but that's the only complaint. read more

La Colombe - Canelé and Black and Tan. Perfect! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wonderful, customer-oriented experience. During our stop at La Colombe, last night, the baristas were exceptionally helpful in making recommendations and ensuring my wife and I found what we were looking for. The two staff working the counter worked us through the menu, heard what we were saying, and pointed us in the right direction. They even made an exception to the menu to ensure we had drinks that fit our needs. I love La Colombe canned draft lattes. After this interaction, I'm going to have to start visiting brick and mortar more often. read more

I am a HUGE fan of La Colombe--especially since they started offering an oat milk draft latte. I came here the other day to get an oat milk black & tan which was absolutely everything I dreamed of...except that it made me late for work. There was a huge line on a Tuesday morning and the baristas were struggling to keep up with orders. It seemed like the way they made them was that the cashier would yell out someone's order and hope the baristas would make it...I ended up waiting for about 10 mins for my drink and when I saw several people that were behind me in line walk away with their drink, I finally went up to the barista and asked if she could make my drink. It definitely got lost in translation somewhere. I saw this happen to someone else while I was standing there waiting for my drink as well. The barista was super friendly about it, and I get that things happen, but I think they should try a new method for keeping drinks organized and churning out at busy times. read more