
925 7th Street, SW at Maine Avenue SW. photo by WharfLifeDC
And thanks to Mark Lyon for sending some photos from inside: (more…)

925 7th Street, SW at Maine Avenue SW. photo by WharfLifeDC
And thanks to Mark Lyon for sending some photos from inside: (more…)

photos courtesy Lost Sock Roasters
Ed. Note: Back in May we learned that Tryst at the Phillips would not be reopening.
From a press release:
“Lost Sock Roasters, recently named Washington, DC’s Best Coffee by Food & Wine, will open a new pop-up cafe this fall inside the Phillips Collection. The cafe will be open to the Museum’s guest’s as well as the general public without an entrance fee, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30am to 5:00pm. The Phillips Collection is located just off of Dupont Circle at 1600 21st St NW, Washington, DC. The team will soon share a grand opening date targeted for late August – mid September. (more…)

Tahnks to Noa for sending the good news from Tatte. Mark it – 7am, Wednesday the 24th. Located right across the street from Wegmans. (more…)

3937 Georgia at Shepherd St, NW formerly Lawrence II
Great news from the long awaited Ice n’ Slice folks: “soft opening on Friday the 19th.”
Check out the menu: (more…)

Clubhouse interior (Photograph by Nick D’Emilio)
From a press release:
“Clubhouse (1070 Wisconsin Ave NW) will be mixing cocktails, serving fresh coffee and slinging pizza dough in the newly renovated space in Georgetown Park, formerly known as Church Hall. When given the opportunity to re-open, Clubhouse founders Geoff Dawson and Peter Bayne wanted to create an environment that’ll be a gathering spot for everyone in the Georgetown neighborhood.
Clubhouse will open in the mornings for the neighborhood to enjoy a coffee menu curated by Madison Peake, formerly of Tatte Bakery & Cafe Group. Peake has perfected a coffee and breakfast menu including a vanilla bean date latte, breakfast burritos, avocado toast and plenty of croissants to get everyone through their morning Zoom meetings. Clubhouse’s 9,000 square foot space becomes one of the largest work from home spaces in DC.
In the evenings, (more…)

17th and Q Street, NW (1645 Q St, NW)
Thanks to Michael for sending: “Beloved Java House got broken into and robbed overnight. Front door smashed, money stolen. Everyone should stop by and show them some love today.”
You can see their menus here.

1645 Q Street, NW
HOURS areMonday – Sunday: 7AM – 8PM”

1200 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we learned that a Blank Street Coffee was coming to Chinatown/Penn Quarter. I just saw this signage up on Connecticut Ave in Dupont: (more…)

Thanks to Caroline for sending:
“Just saw this sign today (must have gone up VERY recently). On 7th just south of T – between Miss Wanda’s and the weird Bank of America.”
Blank Street Coffee’s website says:
“We’re a small-format coffee shop built around the idea that great coffee should be priced and located in a way that makes it part of your every day.”


Stay tuned.

2129 I Street, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending: “The new Tatte in Foggy Bottom just opened! It’s at 2129 I Street NW.”
From Tatte Bakery and Cafe:
“Doors opened July 13th with all the pastries, breads, Tatte All Day menu and our incredible coffee bar. And yes, a large patio to enjoy too!”
Hours are “Monday – Saturday 7am-8pm
Sunday 8am-7pm”
You can see their menus here.

“Dear PoPville,
Just read that the Starbucks at Union Station is closing. Starbucks said safety was the reason for the locations that came out… Hard to believe it is a safety issue there… There must be more to it!”
From the Wall Street Journal:
“Starbucks Closing Some Stores, Citing Safety Concerns in Certain Cafes”
Business Insider lists the 16 stores including:
“Union Station Train Concourse, Washington, DC” (more…)