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Appreciating Columbia Heights Dunkin Donuts

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve long gone on record that I’m a Dunkin Donuts fanatic. I know there is better coffee elsewhere but I’m addicted to theirs. Sometimes I just have to give props when props are do. In addition to the coffee which admittedly you can get anywhere – this Donkin Donuts located at 2750 14th St NW (by Girard St) have the nicest people in the world working for them. Seriously, every single person I have encountered there have been beyond nice. So I just wanted to publicly thank them. It’s not a glamorous job and I’m sure the pay is not super high – so again, thank you.

And on a side note: when I go it is normally always crowded – I think some more retail on that section of 14th St, NW would do very well…

Pound Coffee’s 2nd Location on Capitol Hill Hopes to Open March 7th

By Prince Of Petworth

When we spoke about Perfect Pita coming to NoMa some folks were psyched to learn Pound Coffee would be opening a second location at 621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Here’s what it looked like last weekend. The sign is new to me. I’m hearing that if all goes according to plan they’ll be opening March 7th. We first learned of the 2nd location back in Oct. ’10. I’ll be sure to update when they open.

Incidentally, does anyone happen to know the plans for next door at 623 Penn. Ave, SE in the old Capitol Hill Art and Frame storefront? I’m always intrigued when the windows get papered over…

Wait U Street Cafe Closes at 4pm!?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

Why would a coffee shop located in the heart of U St, NW (1301 U St, NW – between 13th and 14th) close at 4pm? I just don’t get this.

Anyone know when the hours changed?

Their Web site says:

Wouldn’t folks want to enjoy all day breakfast items past 4pm? What’s going on here?

Pangea Artisan Market & Cafe Abruptly Closes Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth


Pangea in March ’10

“Dear PoP,

I work right across the street from Pangea (I can see it right now) and it’s totally empty. Everything is totally moved out – they didn’t even have a going out of business sign – they were open on friday!! EVERYTHING is gone. and i mean EVERYTHING.”

Wild. We had just checked them out at 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW last March.

Their Web site is no longer active as well. It previously said,

“Pangea is Greek for “all lands”. Pangeamarket.com, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), brings together traditional high quality handicrafts made by artisans in developing countries.”

It’s too bad it sounded like a cool spot benefitting a good cause. Anyone know what happened?


Pangea in Feb ’11

Florida Coffee House Coming to Bloomingdale/Ledroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m happy to report that Bloomingdale/Ledroit Park/Truxton Circle residents will be getting a new coffee house very soon. The Florida Coffee House will be opening (hopefully) next Sat. at 220 Florida Ave, NW:


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I ran into one of the owners (who was super nice) and was able to get a sneak peek. It is a very small space that can probably fit about 15. There will be a few outdoor spaces available out back when the weather warms up. In addition to coffee, pastries and some other eats will also be available at the coffee house.

Local residents will recognize that this space is only 1 1/2 blocks away from the very well regarded Big Bear Cafe located at 1st and R St, NW.

The Florida Coffee House looks like it can become a very quaint neighborhood spot. I don’t think people will travel miles to visit, like some do for Big Bear, but I do think this new spot will serve the neighborhood(s) very well. I’m super eager to try out the coffee. And they’ll have free wifi too!

While final touches were ongoing at the time of my visit, you can see a couple of photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)

Flying Fish, Coffee and Tea Coming to Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth


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Wow, @metrocurean tweeted some huge news Tues. afternoon:

“Coming to Mt Pleasant this spring: Flying Fish Coffee & Tea @ 3064 Mt Pleasant St. pouring @counter_culture coffee + @TSCreamery milk.”

This is the space in between Golden Scissors and the Mayflower Chinese Restaurant. You can see it has a for lease sign in the google street view above.

They already have a Facebook page that says:

“Flying Fish, coffee and tea is a coffee shop in Mt Pleasant, serving excellently prepared coffee, espresso, and tea, in addition to tasty pastries to accompany them.”

Actually it looks like they’ve had the space since Oct. as the following comment was made October 25, 2010 at 6:51pm:

“The Fish has landed! We officially have a space in Mt. Pleasant and will be opening as soon as we can make it look pretty. Updates will be forthcoming.”

Think this’ll be a good fit for Mt. Pleasant St, NW?

I hate to use the phrase twice in one week but I think if this place is even moderately well run it will have a license to print money…

And on a side note it seems that this space was once destined for Urban Sustainable that has since opened up at 1787 Columbia Rd, NW in Adams Morgan. This came up in a google search:

2 More Weeks Until V Street Cafe Opens Up

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Nov. we learned that Gori Cafe was becoming V Street Cafe at 1113 V Street, NW. I finally got a chance to peek inside and talk with the owners. In addition to opening up in around 2 weeks, the owners also mentioned that there would be free wifi, coffee and sandwiches at first with the possibility of beer and wine later on. It’s a small space but they will open up a back garden section when the weather warms up. In the meantime this looks like it’ll be a nice place to study, read and/or catch a cup of coffee.

Attempted Laptop Theft at Tynan Coffee (Columbia Heights) Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

“Dear PoP,

Just wanted to give a heads up that there was an attempted laptop theft at Tynan Cafe Sunday night. I was sitting with my friend with my laptop on the table next to me when a kid – probably around 16/17, black, pretty short – came up, grabbed it and bolted for the door. Fortunately Sunday’s dreary weather paid off and he slipped the moment he got outside which gave us time to catch up to him and wrestle it back. He had a friend with him who was waiting outside – a bit older and with dreads. The people at Tynan, which is a place I love and will always continue to go to, said that they had had a few incidents as of late. So, as a public please remember to keep your computer close and always keep an eye on it – especially if you are sitting near the door.

Also, lots of thanks to everyone who rushed out to give a hand. Cafe wifi users gotta stick together!”

Unfortunately this happened once before over the summer at the 14th and Irving St, NW location. Thanks to the writer for sending the word. Stay vigilant!

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