Arrived during our spring break week of 2026 (Early April) at 10:30 ish with no expectations based on other review. It was packed when we walked in, but everyone was moving. Employees were working their butts off, keeping the line moving, and our party of 3 ordered our brunch and a few breakfast items for the next day, totaling $60. Totally worth every penny. The parfaits were amazing and the sandwich was delicious. Tiny little coffee shop vibe to it, beautiful outdoor seating. 10/10 read more

Simona is around the corner from my office. When I'm feeling like I want something premium this is where I come, it's a treat because they don't offer a variety of size options. That being said, the coffees, espressos and teas are definitely top notch the quality is superior to other coffee shops nearby. I've tried the banana chocolate chip bread (it goes quick) and it was delicious. If you are in the mood for well crafted coffee or tea this is the place for you. read more

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Let me preface by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing coffee. 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. read more

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

Good choice for coffee in NoMa! I was greeted soon after I entered and I quickly settled on a drip coffee with almond milk and an apple caramel pastry. The coffee was strong and smooth. The pastry added the right dose of sweetness. I appreciated the eclectic mix of jazz, funk, and r&b music playing during my visit. The shop has around twenty seats and there were plenty of available seats during my visit on a Saturday afternoon. I look forward to stopping by again for another coffee break. read more

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The baristas and chefs were so kind and accommodating to my dietary needs. They were happy to substitute ingredients for me and when the sandwich came out wrong the first time, they remade it right away. The latte was DELICIOUS and I wanted to order another one on the way out but had to hold myself back. All in all a great coffee shop! read more

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

A great, bright cafe. A nice little spot tucked into Noma. As any city coffee shop, prices are a bit higher than I would like to see but the matcha and sandwich was great. Im a sucker for good foccacia and they had it for everything! It always bustling with activity but the staff is attentive and always ready to help. read more

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

This used to be Sweet Science, and I liked that aesthetic better. This new cafe similarly offers distinctive beverages, and I tried something called a "carrot cake matcha". Matcha goes well with a lot of things, but it sometimes bombs, and I thought that this combination had the potential to fail. But I have to say, the spices and hint of carrot somehow worked quite well with the distinctively green flavor. It was, however, quite a small beverage for the price. The space is one where most people would be walking to work somewhere in the area, and it's a nice treat along the way but I wouldn't come a long way for that small of a beverage. read more

Simona cafe - Carrot cake matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Got the breakfast sandwiches, a coffee, and a matcha. It's our second time here and got to say it's not a must-go. There's better coffee and breakfast in the area, and this place is pricey too. Still not a bad option if you're in the area. They brought our food to the table and the interior is well lit. read more

Cozy spot in a Clarendon neighborhood. I had the fancy grilled cheese with their homemade focaccia bread, which was satisfying. A lemon lavender scone, and cupcake they get from local bakeries. It's a lowkey vibe, but worth a visit. Limited seating inside and out. Kind service. read more

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

We walked here for a quick bite and we were very pleased. The coffee was delicious and the breakfast sandwiches were unique but tasty. It's not your usual croissant sandwich. It's more like a homemade french bread square sandwich. It was great! The place is pretty small and there is seating available outside, however BEWARE OF THE MOSQUITOS read more

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Very charming place - they have WiFi, baristas are nice, and they have breakfast and lunch food. I recently had the Winston sandwich and really enjoyed it, although I do think it was a little low on avocado. Coffee is good and it's a nice environment to read or hang out in. read more

This place has amazing fun little matches - strawberry basil is their most famous but there's always a fun seasonal flavor. The focaccia sandwiches are also so good! Service is always friendly and quick- and it's a great place to work from. read more

Really lovely atmosphere and the taste of the coffee is great! I ordered and oatmilk latte which came to $7.15 pre-tip. I will say it felt a little overpriced and the service was subpar. Overall it is a good place to visit but not my favorite coffee shop experience. read more

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

any café that plays Dorothy Ashby's "Afro Harping" is an immediate winner in my book Simona is nothing special (aside from playing some deep cuts now and again, playlist promptly switched to edm...) BF says the Morning Loaf (a lovely combo of carrot, nut, zucchini, and possibly more) was a perfect balance of savory and sweet. They also say the drip was smooth and nutty. I say the Cafe au Lait was also very smooth, perfectly foamy and served in a chic mug. overall good experience, I've been before and I'll def be back since I'm new to the neighborhood read more

Simona cafe - Morning Loaf, Drip Coffee, Cafe au Lait w/ oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We enjoyed a small breakfast at Simona. Coffee and a Yogurt Parfait also a breakfast pastry. Service was good, unfortunately a little slow on the coffee side as there was only 1 person taking orders, making & delivering drink. He did a great job. The dine in space was clean and comfortable. read more

This is a nice neighborhood café with a decent amount of drink options. I chose to go with my chai tea latte. I wouldn't say it's my favorite, but I love the ambience and just sitting there and journaling/reading. read more

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It is one of those places that will make you end up paying for a $8-10 beverage but I will say, it's so good. Nice cafes like this are a nice luxury to yourself, especially if you're coming to do work. Take in the clean design and open seating. It's really made me fall in love with the London Fog, the tea was so aromatic, not too sweet to bring out the floral notes, and the fog had a perfectly creamy and foamed oat milk. Very pleasant to just even lounge and listen to the bustle and coffee sounds. read more

Simona cafe - ELF (Elevated London Fogg) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've visited here a couple times when staying at the hyatt hotel across the street. I would probably continue to go here anyway just because of its convenience but their coffees, teas, and especially their matcha is quite good. They heat drinks to proper temperature and follow best practices and you can taste it. It goes without saying some staff are better than others. Place is somewaht roomy. There isnt a ton of seating relative to the overall size. Maybe enough for 20+ but could probably seat much more of they wanted. read more

I have been to this place twice now. Once last year for the same exact thing I ordered today (as it is only offered in the summer) -The Strawberry Basil Iced Matcha! It is simply to die for! Not too sweet, the perfect ratio of matcha to syrup, and a variety of milk and milk-alternatives to choose from. The strawberry basil syrup is made in house and I have been on the search to find a comparable replacement for one year! Simona is a small, hole in the wall in NOMA DC which makes it the perfect little café gem of Northeast. Intimate seating and a cute, quick serve station in the middle of the cafe equipped with sugar, to-go utensils, and dish bin. An atmosphere made for to eat in or grab and go. The service is quick being that there is only one person manning the cashier and making the drink orders. I am sure there are staff in the back to cook the made to order breakfast items. You have to check out their seasonal menu! read more

Simona cafe - Strawberry Basil Iced Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good ambiance and nothing else. Drinks were comically bad- matcha latte way too sweet, lasted like a melted milkshakes. Weird texture. Chai too sweet, no flavor. Overpriced. read more

Meh, the sandwiches are lovely but the coffee is ok... the service can definitely be a bit friendlier. Either way, great spot to come and get some work done read more

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

Cute cafe! Good amount of seats and they even have an outdoor patio, which will be amazing in the spring/summer. They have really good sandwich options. The menu was solid with some seasonal coffees too. I got the 5 spice chai and it was fantastic!! I also got a chocolate chip cookie that was super soft in the middle, it was perfect. Can't wait to come back here! Great for working. read more

Simona cafe - a view of the interior of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Amazing coffee, house made focaccia - very quiet and chill vibe. Would highly recommend. Friendly staff as well.

Great local coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, good coffee, and good ambiance. I've dropped by here once a week/biweekly since I moved to the area and my vanilla lattes are always great, although a bit on the pricier side, and they have simple tasty pastries as well. They have rotating seasonal drinks but don't necessarily have a ton of different syrups (ex: hazelnut) if that's what you're looking for. It's slightly busier on the weekends but most of the times I've dropped in during the week there's always been seats available! Looking to try some of their food items next and will update my review after! read more

A really pleasant find in the NOMA area. In a kind of "blink and you miss it" stretch of street, this cute shop really has a lot to offer. I stepped in for what I intended to be a quick cup of coffee, and ended up staying a while. The bright shop was very comfortable and welcoming on even a bleak cloudy day. I am a fan of smaller menus that focus on doing certain things really well. Their aeropress coffee was very well made and ratioed, and the flavor was perfectly balanced. I was intrigued by their in-house blended cacao for the mochas, which was also incredibly good. The pastries and croissants are also very very good. There is a small menu for food if you want something a little more substantial. Staff was very friendly, and the shop definitely deserves a return visit. read more

Simona cafe - Bright counter with nice options - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Transitioning from Sweet Science to Simona, molecule art still decorates the floor of this cafe in NoMa. Find street parking nearby and bring your laptop. There's strong wifi, tables, and outlets. They brew a full coffee menu, including seasonal lattes. My pumpkin brown sugar latte was excellent- creamy and flavorful. Their chocolate croissant is very soft and delicious! (I appreciate a non-dry pastry.) They also have a breakfast menu of hearty and light dishes. Service was excellent- kind and efficient. read more

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Honestly, it was just ok. The food was just fine-nothing to write home to. It was something I could have made at home unfortunately. The only thing different was that the sandwiches are made with homemade focaccia bread but it also was mehhhh. read more

The Wilson with avocado was 10/10!!! the egg and bread were amazing. the coffee was ok probably wouldn't get it again.

Wanted to love this place and give more stars, but they seem to be constantly understaffed on weekends, leading to VERY long wait times, even just for coffee, and the everything was very mediocre. Paid $15 for a focaccia, egg, cheese, and prosciutto breakfast sandwich - pricey considering it's a small coffee shop but if it had been good I wouldn't have minded. Unfortunately, nothing I had was very good. The latte i got was blah despite adding vanilla, and the breakfast sandwich was surprisingly bland and had an odd texture to the bread...the focaccia was too hard, either from toasting too long, not being fresh, or what I suspect was a combo of both. Staff was so overwhelmed that they didn't have time to be pleasant, and the person at the counter when I ordered was so flustered that the only greeting I received was a deer in the headlights look. Given the fact that there are MUCH better options nearby - like my beloved Pluma Bakery, which is consistently on point and delicious - I likely will not be returning. read more

Sweet Science is now Simona cafe in Noma and I went to check it out for some coffee on a Sunday morning. As this was my first time there, I am unclear if they have the same staff or new staff but the cashier seemed new to the system but was very nice and patient as I figured out what to order. For my order, I decided to try the drip coffee and a decaf almond milk lavender latte. I do not like overly sweet drinks and walked up as they were finishing my latte to mention this and they said they use a standard ounce (not pumps) in the drinks and let me taste to confirm if I liked it. I took a sip and immediately it was the sweetest drink I've ever had and terrible. They kindly made me a new latte with half or less sweetness and it was way better. Def recommend asking for less sweetener if ordering a flavored beverage! I would come back if I was walking around the neighborhood but it isn't really a comfy and cozy coffee shop you post up in beyond finishing your coffee and breakfast (although there is free WiFi). I'm sure this is by design but none of the chairs are cushioned or anything. Since I didn't try any food, I would also come back for that. read more

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Super cute cafe! Off the beaten path but worth it to visit. I tried the breakfast loaf which was filled with nuts, carrots and other goodies. I also got an almond milk latte which was very good! The service was great, super friendly staff. They have a nice indoor and outdoor seating area. A a nice touch they have beautiful fresh floral arraignments on the tables. read more

Simona cafe - Breakfast loaf Almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Simona Cafe offers a nice variety of menu that includes coffee, wine, and food. They have another location out in Arlington, but this space is much larger with ample seating. I had the NOVA, which was an open-faced focaccia topped with smoked salmon, lemon ricotta, smokey red pepper salsa, pickled onions, and arugula - this was really tasty, and I really liked the creamy lemon ricotta as it added a nice freshness to it. I didn't mind the smokey red pepper salsa this time around, as I felt it complemented all the other toppings. Note that everything is made-to-order, so you may wait a few, depending on the queue. Staff were super friendly, kind, and welcoming! There are limited metered and restricted street parking in the area. +yummy NOVA +friendly service +ample seating inside +plenty of metered and restricted street parking in the area read more

What a cute space. I met some friends here at around 10am on a Saturday, and it wasn't too busy. The space gets a good amount of natural light so that's always fun. I ordered a chai latte and it was everything I wanted it to be. They also have a non-gendered restroom which is always a plus for me. read more

Simona cafe - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Popped into Simona after a walk with a large group of people. They handled the rush and pre order of all our coffees well. The service and kind and as quick as they could be which I appreciate. It is on the pricer side, my small vanilla latte was $7.50. It was a good latte, but definitely a bit pricey. The vibes are nice on the inside and a good place to come down work or chat with friends. I plan to come back and try some of their food items! read more

Simona cafe - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I wish I could give this spot a 4 and a half. Decor wise it is nice, very airy, lots of plants, and just a nice vibe! It is also very spacious with lots of nooks. The coffee was good. The Iced latte was smooth and delicious. I got the NOVA. The smoked salmon on it was good. The bread was delicious. The ricotta was creamy. I like how it is reminiscent of the classic bagel, lox, and cream cheese; hitting the red onion element with pickled red onion, the cheese element and the lemon with lemon ricotta but with some heat and adding some pizazz. For my taste, if it is open-faced I expected two pieces of bread. It was a little small for my taste/expectations. Don't get me wrong though, the cheese is so good and it is an excellent sandwich. read more

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Recently opened following the Arlington location's move from Sweet Science to Simona. The coffee and options appear to be similar, with more options for food. We come for the espresso/lattes and the espresso tonic drinks - 5 stars for them. Espresso is very smooth, not bitter. They use crushed ice. 3-4 stars for the other stuff I've tried - the regular drip which tastes almost watery (but I'm not a big coffee drinker). Also had a breakfast focaccia sandwich which was decent but needs some tweaks especially at $14 - the focaccia is pretty thin and heated up gets a bit crispy, not as much of the pillowy focaccia feel. The scrambled eggs were overdone and could've benefitted from butter and salt. The guanciale was a paper thin slice that was barely discernible, the pepper salsa also didn't come through that much. Some minor updates and the sandwiches would benefit greatly read more

I walk past this spot every morning and decided to try their food. i always try to support local but I was disappointed in the service which made the food even worse. paid $14 and added tip to the nice barista but did not expect to wait 20 minutes for an egg sandwich at 9:10am. no apologizes for the wait time other than it will be a minute to cook their eggs not a bad spot though if you wanna look cool sitting in the cafe and have nothing else to do other than watch hipsters come in and out i am spoiled i should have went back to uptown cafe for real food and coffee take notes if you wanna a good cafe experience worth the price in DC Lot38 in the Navy yard read more

Simona cafe - wilson sandwich with house coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love Simona in Arlington so was excited to get another chance to have it, this time in noma! I came early Wednesday morning about 30 minutes after they opened. It was pretty quiet so I decided to eat there. I got an iced coffee with milk and a chocolate croissant. The employees were so friendly and welcoming, and I love when cafes have actual plates and mugs for customers that eat there. My iced coffee was great and my chocolate croissant was delicious! So warm and soft. I like that each table has a little flower pot which has the Wi-Fi password listed. It makes it convenient to not get up to find the password at the counter or asking someone. Their fall specialty drinks looked good too, especially the brown sugar pumpkin. I hope to come back and try it before it's gone! read more

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Service is super helpful but this Lavender Latte...OMG! So tasty and much needed. I am in town for a speech and arrived too early at my hotel. Luckily this place is only across the street. read more

Simona cafe - Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This NoMa cafe used to be Sweet Science, which I reviewed above. It seems nothing had changed besides the name--and that is for the most part for the better, because Sweet Science had, and Simona still has, the most delicious orange-chocolate scone: moist, flavourful, melts on the tongue. The cappucino and even the drip coffee were truly marvelous. The ambience is alright--perhaps the walls a bit bare, but on the upside, all their plants and flowers are real and not plastic. Generally, a big thumbs up. read more