1776 Street, NW

Thanks to Anya for sending: “Looks like a coffee shop and restaurant coming to the new Tempo hotel on the corner of 18th and K, NW!”

“Enjoy two inviting lobby-level dining options. One offers premium coffee, globally inspired café fare, and grab-and-go bites. The other serves locally sourced brasserie classics, craft beers, and cocktails with indoor and patio seating for any occasion.” (more…)



1248 H Street, NE

“The Hall on H St

A neighborhood gathering place
📍H Street Corridor – 1248 H St NE
Open 7 days a week 8am-11pm”

Thanks to Anne for sending:

“Stopped by the new coffee/breakfast place at Hall on H. They have coffee and breakfast burrito, manager said they Will be adding more to menu including those Japanese fluffy pancakes on the weekend. (more…)



9th and M Street, NW

Ed. Note: Old heads will remember this space was previously home to First Cup Cafe (formerly formerly known as Breakwell’s) which closed back in 2019.

Thanks to Debbie and Jared for sending the great news about a new coffee and tea option coming to Shaw at 900 M Street, NW – Cotti Coffee and WUU Tea Studio” (more…)



1826 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“🥐 Handcrafted pastries |☕Specialty Coffee |🥪Gourmet Paninis
Where every bite feels like home.
Open Daily: 7 AM – 7 PM”

I’m told when the liquor license goes through to expect a cafe in the mornings/afternoons and wine bar/mezze at night. STAY TUNED for more on that.

Caspian Crust took over at the former Janti Cafe back in March. Looking to kick things up a notch. Caspian Crust’s liquor license placard says: (more…)


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