
2nd and Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending the great news about Idido’s Coffee & Social. Their website says about their Arlington location: (more…)

2nd and Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending the great news about Idido’s Coffee & Social. Their website says about their Arlington location: (more…)

Thanks to Jim and Noa for sending. Slipstream writes:
“We are thrilled to announce that our 14th Street location will be moving next month—just one block away to the iconic Studio Theatre building! (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I were walking my dog this morning when we came upon Steam Valve Espresso, a deaf and women-owned small business in the Right Proper Brewing Shaw location. (more…)

1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Lynn for sending the latest from the Starbucks undergoing major renovations at 16th and U Street, NW: (more…)

1827 Adams Mill Road, NW
Thanks to all who sent the Compass Coffee opening date update: (more…)

1827 Adams Mill Road, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending the latest from the former Foxtrot in Adams Morgan. Could anyone tell if they were open yet?

1827 Adams Mill Road, NW, prior to Foxtrot this space was home to a Philz coffee, which closed back in January 2023. Prior to Philz this space was a gas station and I used to buy Parliament lights, (yes I grew up on Strong Island), there on my way to Angles (RIP) but enough about me.
“Compass Coffee is moving into space formerly occupied by Foxtrot in Adams Morgan. Guy loading in with Compass van said they’re opening Friday.”
Thanks to all who messaged us the sweet scuttlebutt:
“Signs that Compass Coffee is taking over the old Foxtrot space at 1827 Adams Mill Rd NW! (more…)

3906 14th Street, NW
The placard for Rue Cafe says:
“New Class C Restaurant with an indoor Seating Capacity of 26, an outdoor Summer Garden with 40 seats and a capacity of 80, and a Total Occupancy Load of 106. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
You can see Rue Cafe’s current menus here.

photo by kristenstake
“Dear PoPville,
Recently our local Compass Coffee has had three times more staffers in the shop, but not a one knew how to make coffee. Not raining on anyone for being new, but what happened to pairing newbies with experienced staff to provide training? (more…)

4600 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Ken for sending:
“The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe. (more…)