1600 21st Street, NW

Thanks to Chandler for sending: “Tryst at the Phillips is not reopening. Details can be found here:

Dear Guests,

The Tryst Trading Company has made the decision not to reopen Tryst at the Phillips. Sharing a space with one of the country’s best private art collections for nearly 10 years has been an honor and a privilege. We will miss making meaningful connections with both regulars and tourists visiting the cafe to recharge, reflect, and reconnect. Read More

3411 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Tammy Gordon

Thanks to Tammy for sending: “Fun! @captaincookiedc is taking the old Firehook spot in #ClevelandPark.

Related: CP neighbors are *very much hoping* for a decent coffee place (maybe we could have cookies and espresso drinks?)”

See Captain Cookie’s menu here and stay tuned for an opening date.

801 E Street, NW

Thanks to Liz for sending word about Little Penn coming above Penn Social in Penn Quarter.

Little Penn’s website says:

“A Neighborhood Hub
Coffee, A Meal and a Vibe
Coming Soon Read More

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: Some are saying this is where a Amazon Go is coming.

Been getting a lot of messages like this: “RIP Dupont Circle Philz

Favorite coffee spot(s) nearby?”

Philz opened here to much excitement back in 2018. Prior to them this was the home to a Cosi that closed back in 2014.

14th and S Street, NW

Thanks to Jay for sending from the future Aslin spot: “That’s going to be miserable during the summer months.”

Here’s to hoping for some more shade installations next!

courtesy Bitty and Beau’s

From a press release:

“Saturday, April 30th 10am Ribbon Cutting 3207 M Street NW

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, the North Carolina-based company that reinvented the coffee experience, will soon open their twelfth store in Washington, DC. Named after their 2 children with Down syndrome, the brand was first launched by the Wright family in 2016 to change the way people see people with disabilities — especially in the workplace. Read More

1800 Wyoming Ave, NW

Sweet! Coin Des Poetes has officially opened.

“Cute little romantic French style cafe
In the heart of Adams Morgan DC
Serving Coffee/Crepes
Beer/Wine
Hosting Poètes Artists Musicians Plays etc.”

They had me at crepes: Read More

14th and Otis Pl, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if anyone knew if Sheba Cafe in columbia heights is permanently closed, or just temporarily closed?” Read More

3310 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Clare for sharing:

“Coffy Cafe announced that they’ll be closing in the coming weeks, after 7 years.”

From their Instagram:

“The people that make up DC welcomed me in seven years ago and Columbia Heights has become more than I would have imagined. Coffy Cafe is more than just coffee and crepes, it’s a community. Read More

Irving and Warder Street, NW

Thanks to all who shared the sad scene from the recently opened Aurora Market in Park View:

“Unfortunate, when your a small business owner dedicated to the local community, decide to take a day off after working 7 days a week for 3 months to celebrate Easter with your family, and then get robbed!” Read More