Last week I I mentioned that the Dupont Starbucks at 1501 Connecticut Avenue, NW was getting renovated. But I had no idea how serious these renovations were:
And the outside is getting completely cleaned as well:
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1600 21st Street, NW
On Friday afternoon, I mentioned that Tryst Coffeehouse was opening up a 2nd location at the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle. They’re open for business today!
For folks that were wondering, you don’t have to pay museum admission to get into the cafe. And there is free wifi. They’ll operate with the same hours [Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Thursday 10 am-8:30 pm; Sunday 11 am-6 pm] as The Phillips Collection. In addition to sandwiches and pastries they’ll also have a bar.
And while the inside looks pretty sweet:
The huge outside courtyard is going to be the best part (unfortunately it was raining yesterday but you can see the potential):
More photos including the menu after the jump. (more…)
2311 Calvert St, NW
Sorriso Cafe has opened up in the former House of Philly space, last Thursday at 2311 Calvert St, NW in Woodley Park. Stay tuned for a consigment shop opening on the second floor in the former Cafe de Paris space.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Vileinist
Good news for Dupont coffee drinkers and loungers. The Phillips Collection located at 1600 21st St., NW in Dupont Circle is getting a new Tryst Coffeehouse next week. Can’t wait to see how it looks.
Thanks to all who sent word that Filter’s Foggy Bottom location is now open on I St, NW just east of 20th Street. One reader shares more interesting info from Filter:
“The second Filter location is now open, and they have some new signs (from @rosscott”
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Bean and Bite is coming to the (newish) building at 1152 15th St, NW just south of M Street, NW. You can see their menu here and FAQ sheet here. Looks like they plan on opening in more locations in the future. Their Web site says:
“Bean and bite has an interesting story. It was built by hand in a garage. The concept was created as a mini bar that dininers and coffee fanatics could make their own coffee, grab their own food and be out the door within 2 minutes. Our food philosophy is all about home made baked goods, great pastries and home made sandwiches that are hard to pass up on. Ingredients that are local, farm to table and healthy combinations and great variety is our goal!”
1152 15th St, NW
DC Starbucks renovations continue with the Dupont Circle location at 1501 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Though this location is so popular they set up a temporary kiosk out back:
Well this is an awesome addition to Bladgen Alley near Mt. Vernon Square. Back Alley Waffles is located at 1209 10th St NW REAR – in Blagden Alley:
You can see their menu here:
Waffles $8
fluffy Belgian waffle, served with
fresh churned butter and
real maple syrupSmoothies $6
delicious! includes all of the following:fresh apple
orange
pineapple
and carrot juices blended with
strawberries
banana
vanilla yogurt
honey
and aloe veraCoffee $2
Chai $2
WiFi Free
They are open 7am – 1pm.
There’s actually four great things going on in the space:
Back Alley Waffles—our waffle and smoothie bar. See why it’s worth tracking us down.
Blagden Alley Gallery and Design Studio—the artwork of co-owners, Craig Nelsen and Sherman Davis.
Green Roof Project—on the roof of the waffle shop, an oasis of green.
BuddyClubs—a non-profit effort to help those in distress due to loneliness or isolation find community.
Back in Aug. 2011 a reader shared some scuttlebutt saying Filter Coffeehouse was looking to open a second location in Foggy Bottom. Signage has finally gone up on I St, NW just east of 20th St, NW. Their first store is located in Dupont at 1726 20th St, NW. You can see their coffee menu here.
Below is a peek in the window from their coming soon location in Foggy Bottom. Looks like there will be additional seating upstairs:
From an email:
“ Join us for a Grand Opening
Saturday, 3pm Ribbon Cutting
Door Prizes
Free Chocolate Nutella Crepe for the first 100 people
Coffy Cafe * 3310 14th St., NW”