21st and L Street, NW
Thanks to Brent for sending word. For Five’s website says:
“For Five was founded in 2010 by two best friends from Queens who wanted to introduce specialty coffee by New Yorkers for the world. Stefanos Vouvoudakis and Tom Tsiplakos, the founders of For Five, met in third grade in their Whitestone, Queens classroom and have been working together ever since. The two ventured into the specialty coffee roasting and wholesale business and built their roasting facility in Maspeth, Queens. At first, they sold their roasted beans to restaurants and other wholesale accounts before opening their first cafe on West 46th Street in Manhattan in 2016 — right in Times Square.” Read More
1665 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Ah this is a bummer. Admittedly, I was a huge fan of the previous tenant, The Bean Counter, but this is space is so sweet with a great hidden gem of a back patio. Total bummer. From the owners: Read More
1301 K Street, NW via Compass Coffee
Thanks to Kristen for passing on the good news from Compass Coffee:
“New cafe alert We are officially open at 1301 K Street NW! ALL DRINKS ARE ON US TODAY AT THE NEW CAFE! Tell your work bestie and come through to celebrate with us!” Read More
14th and H Street, NW photo by Susie Doom
From Café Chocolat (1423 H Street, NW):
“Yesterday we celebrated our 2 year anniversary. It is no small feat, with all the small independent coffee shops and restaurants closing up around us, and the big chains popping up everywhere. We keep chugging along thanks to our awesome patrons. In fact you are more than patrons, you have become friends. We love coming to the shop every day to talk about our kids, your kids, the weekend plans, the work-related stuff, the teams we love. Read More
2300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Cooper for sending:
“The Point Chaud at Hall and Wisconsin is open. It’s quite lovely inside. The crepes are delicious and the coffee is great! I’m happy to see something opening in Glover Park.” Read More
475 H Street, NW
Last week when we spoke about Starbucks closing in Chinatown – lots of folks recommended Chinatown Coffee Co. (among others) as a good alternative. And so it goes.
From an email:
“after an amazing 10 year run, we’ve decided to close our doors and move on. But not before we celebrate our fantastic run this Saturday night, October 5th at 7pm at Chinatown Coffee Co., with musical guest Collider. free admission. Donations accepted for the Patrica Handy Place for Women. Read More
courtesy Vivi
From an email:
“We are doing a coffee and pizza giveaway tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 25 at our Penn Quarter shop – Bakers & Baristas/Vivi.
Free drip coffee (Vigilante) – 8am-10am
Free slice of pizza – 11am-1pm Read More
7th and H Street, NW. Photo by Anita Correa
Thanks to Anita for sending: “Starbucks at 7th and H NW is closing today. Employee confirmed today would be the last day they’re open. Bank taking over the space.”
As others noted last time we spoke about the coming closures – good alternatives in the area are: Read More
1301 K Street, NW
The placard says:
“A Retailer’s Class “D” Restaurant located inside of a full-service grocery store that will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including sandwiches, pizza, empanadas, and salads. Offering a Sidewalk Café with a seating capacity of 20. Total Occupancy Load of 40 seats.” Read More
