501 8th Street, SE previously home to Ophelia’s Fish House and Chesapeake Room
“Coffee to start your day.
Cocktails to complete your evening.
A new place for the community to gather is coming your way December 2025.
A neighborhood salon built for connection. We honor what came before while shaping what’s next—through conversation, curation, and craft.”
Check out their menus here.
“From coffee to cocktails, CIVIC. is a neighborhood salon built for connection. Woman-owned and locally operated, we honor what came before while shaping what’s next—through conversation, curation, and craft.”
They’ve also applied for their liquor license:
“New Class “C” Tavern primarily operating as a coffee bar and coworking space. The Total Occupancy Load is 44, including seating for 38 inside the premises and a Sidewalk Cafe with a Total Occupancy Load of 50 and seating for 25. Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge to provide Live entertainment inside of the premises and on the Sidewalk Café. Holiday Extension of Hours Endorsement.”
Stay tuned.
From our archives:
501 8th Street, SE in 2009