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    Slipstream

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado toast
    Eric J.

    Excellent avocado toast, pickled shallots, goat cheese, delicious!! Mocha was perfect too.

    Jane L.

    Nice small location with a few tables inside and more outside as well as in the atrium of the building. I had a good WiFi connection through Xfinity so I may go back to work remotely! I ordered a Tahitian Vanilla Latte in a mug. It didn't seem very large so I'm wondering if you get more by ordering to go or if it's an illusion and just deceptively small looking. I also ordered a Jammy Bacon and Egg Sandwich. Both were so good!!!

    Flat white
    mark y.

    Definitely a step above. Way less crowded than 14th, so you can chat with the baristas. Enjoyed my flat white here and their espresso is medium bodied, has its own sweetness that is nice.

    Kate H.

    A chill, convenient spot for coffee aficionados in downtown. Though smaller than the Logan Circle location, there's still a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. And it's not too crowded in the afternoons before they close at 3pm. There are tasting coffee options, and I love that they serve espresso in my preferred manner (with a small seltzer water on the side). The service was good too. I do wish their food options were more inclusive--few vegan and gluten free options to be found on the lunch and dinner menus. A great local, independent option if you don't want to support Compass (for various reasons)!

    Sweater weather
    Tonia K.

    When you walk in the door, Slipstream's decor is so welcoming. Like whether you've just had the toughest commute or are just looking for a huge in a mug, somehow you feel like all will be well. There's a QR menu + paper menus to help you make your selection. The not so great? I wasn't a fan of Sweater Weather despite loving the name. I will always stan coffee art, which I got to enjoy (pictured). The breakfast burrito also had a very runny egg, which I wasn't feeling. So, the vibes are cool but I didn't enjoy my order. Both are some of their most popular orders, so clearly others like it! While I haven't found the right beverage & food order, I still recommend Slipstream for the pleasant vibes. It's a nice addition to the Franklin Square area.

    Pumpkin bread
    Sarah K.

    Got a sweetie pie latte with oatmilk and a slice of pumpkin bread. The sweetie pie latte only came in one size--I think 12 ounces. It was tasty but the Starbucks PSL is still my go-to. The pumpkin bread was flavorful and a bigger portion than the one you get at Starbucks. It reminded me of the episode in The Office where Dwight gets the pumpkin stuck on his head.

    Austin G.

    To survive as a local business during (and after) the pandemic, you need to innovate. Slated to open before the pandemic, Slipstream's newest and third location needed to pivot with the downtown audience suddenly gone. They slowed down and designed out the small space with the pandemic in mind. They took out a few seats to leave room for safe distancing while customers wait for their lattes. Outdoor seating is being added. Compared to its two other locations, this one is the smallest, but it fits the downtown working crowd. Located inside an office building that sits 1,000 workers, the location is central. When you walk in, you're greeted by a bright mural by Dante Marshall, an artist friend of the owner. Order your coffee drink or a food item (recommend the breakfast sandwich of sweet potato biscuit). Wait safely in a space next to the coffee bar (decorated with hanging plants) or grab a booth. The coffee itself is good and colorful cups help you determine what kind of coffee you like- floral, creamy, etc. If you like creamy, the vanilla latte is on point.

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    Solid coffee and breakfast sandwich option. Prices are reasonable for DC. Decent place to work out of. Not very fast tho.

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    9 months ago

    Great space to work from, tons of room. Iced vanilla latte and peach muffin were delicious.

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    10 months ago

    Good coffee, good service. A bit pricey ($4.13 with tax) for a small coffee. On par with other coffee places in the area.

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    A quiet spot with friendly service The avocado toast and cortado were both great.

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    Nino's Bakery - Everything croissant

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    4.8(211 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
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    Top marks! Got there right at opening and there was a bit of a line but nothing too bad. We grabbed…read morea pistachio croissant, a savory za'atar gruyere pastry, and a blueberry danish. All the pastry was delightfully flaky and appropriately filled. Pistachio croissant was dancing on the edge of being a bit too sweet but went very well with my latte. Latte and cappuccino were nothing to write home about, potentially underextracted as there wasn't too much flavor coming through. Totally inoffensive and wouldn't hesitate to get another espresso drink if we were grabbing pastries again. Nice quaint limited outdoor seating. Had a nice chat while we demolished our goods right out front. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff that knows how to move the line quickly!

    Went around 11 on a Saturday, we were pleasantly surprised that they still have quite a bit of…read moreselection. We got an assortment of pastries, both sweet and savory. all did not disappoint. We also got a mocha and a vanilla latte made with their house vanilla syrup. Both drinks were delicious. The pastries were quite tasty, our favorites were the balsamic, mozzarella and tomato, savory pastry, as well as both the berry and cream cheese pastry, and almond croissant. The housemaid vanilla are up in the vanilla latte had great flavor and was not overly sweet. They didn't have a variety of milk options or your coffee drinks. A small table outside in minimal seating inside makes this bakery best for takeout. Staff was friendly and efficient. When we came, but I could see how there may be a line of times based on how good the pastries were and how small the storefront space. As bonus points, the merch is super cute with the little wiener dog on it!

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    4.2(635 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Ultra creamy gelato! Workers encouraged samples, of which my favorites were Pistachio Siciliano,…read moreRoasted Strawberry and Hazelnut Crackle. Service was amazing. I asked for a double to-go that would survive the subway, and they hooked it up in a coffee cup with a lid. An hour later, the gelato still held its shape and texture! During peak hours, finding a seat can be tough due to limited seating and the small space. I wasn't expecting peak hours to be so late at night - I'm impressed! Swing by if you get the chance. The shop has a wide variety of flavors, so there's something for everyone :)

    Wow! This is some of the best ice cream I have ever had, and I have enjoyed gelato at the infamous…read moreGelateria Dondoli in Tuscany, Italy, and top rated Leopolds in Savannah, GA. Flavors are truly unique, something you may never find anywhere else. You can get two flavors in a small bowl, and the serving size is NOT small! I enjoyed their popular MASCARPONE AND BERRIES for one flavor. It was really good. Creamy with a slight cream cheese like flavor. The fresh berries are a wonderful mix in. I paired this with ROASTED STRAWBERRY. They literally roast the strawberries before adding to the gelato. It tastes like real strawberries! It was phenominal, and my favorite of the two if I had to pick. My daughter ordered the PISTACHIO falvor, a traditional gelato offering. It was extra dense while creamy delicious. I sampled the OLIVE OIL soft serve. It tasted predominantly like vanilla. I wouldn't order this one. Expect a long line coming out of the storefront. It moves reasonably quick and is worth the wait! The staff made it a fun experience, and were not frazzled over the long line (at least didn't show it).

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    Dolcezza - Large with three flavors (Dulce de Leche Cookies, Dark Chocolate Fudge, and Black & White Cookie Batter)

    Large with three flavors (Dulce de Leche Cookies, Dark Chocolate Fudge, and Black & White Cookie Batter)

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    The Royal - I got karats

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    4.2(439 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    The Royal is one of my local go-tos! I've been able to walk in successfully on weeknights but…read morerecommend reservations for weekends. Most recently went as a party of 4 and got the crab beignets, beef arepa, masa gnocci, and parillada for two. Crab beignets were our favorite - perfectly crispy and great flavor. Masa gnocci was a little overcooked this time but still yummy. Beef arepa is a classic dish to get at the royal; two people can easily share one arepa. Parillada was a hearty entree and probably best for 2-3 people. This amount of food altogether was just nice. We probably could have ordered one more thing to be extra full. I don't typically get Latin American food but love all the flavors at this restaurant. Next time will try their breakfast menu!

    Yummy. This is my favorite burger in dc. It is toooooooo good. & the fries are fire too. Seasoned…read moreso nicely. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare. It had a beautiful chew with the classic burger toppings with an amazing pairing of their slaw with a garlicy aioli. The bun was very pillowy and soft with a nice crust. They also never lack on their specialty lattes. I got their carrot cake latte and it was just so fabulous. Extremely smooth espresso and perfectly steamed milk. Syrups made in house of course and you can tell. Just a perfect latte. I usually am an iced latte person but I recommend getting their lattes hot. Hits different.

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    The Royal - Beautiful bar area

    Beautiful bar area

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