17th and R Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending the update to the scuttlebutt from earlier this month:
“Signage just went up. Its a shame what they did to the building (some nice details are gone) But a bakery and coffee shop sounds good. Also a great spot for outside seating.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
3400 14th Street, NW at Otis Pl, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Coffee shop in the old Sheba Cafe location has soft opened! They have so much food, from traditional Ethiopian meals to American cafe food, and their coffee is fantastic. The cafe is now called Yoube Cafe — pay them a visit!”
Another reader writes and sends a look inside: (more…)
19th and L Street, NW
Ed. Note: Roasting Plant recently opened their first DC location at 1211 Connecticut Ave, NW.
Thanks to Julia for sending: “Signage up for roasting plant on 19th and L” (more…)
441 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed that an old sign reemerged after Firehook vacated their Judiciary Square location a few years ago. I guess Barista was the coffee shop in that space before Firehook opened around 2004?”
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Thanks to M. for sending: “Spot of Tea inside the Streets Market on 14th and Florida is closed Little Hat Coffee taking over the space inside of streets!” (more…)
7350 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
It looks like a new craft store & cafe will be opening in Shepherd Park on the corner of Georgia and Geranium. This space used to be Geranium Market but (more…)
1211 Connecticut Ave, NW
From an email:
“The Team at Roasting Plant is excited to celebrate our soft opening Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 1211 Connecticut Ave. NW (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.), marking the first of our three locations in the nation’s capital. (more…)
Thanks to Shameek for sending:
“Cool Coffee is now open in Brookland (12th and Quincy St, NE)! According to Robel, the owner, they opened last Saturday and for now have hours from 7am to 3pm. (more…)
1341 14th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending: “Chatted with the manager of Foxtrot Logan Circle today — the grand opening is slated for October 18th!” (more…)
1800 Wyoming Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to spread some awareness and hopefully business for Coin des Poètes on 18th & Wyoming Ave in AdMo. They are a crêperie and coffee shop with the sweetest French bohème vibe—they even have paint supplies to use!! (more…)