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…)
3409 Connecticut Ave, NW
Taking the sting out of the SakuSaku news a bit, is this coffee pop up coming to Femme Fatale a few doors down the strip.
Kicks off December 5th-7th: (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…)
1545 New Jersey Ave, NW
Thanks to B. for sending:
“They rebranded the Oasis Lounge on New Jersey & Q St NW to a coffee shop! We stumbled on their grand opening and space is really nice. Definitely needed in this area 🙏🏼” (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“A beautiful curated local Cafe open to all 🍵
Coming to Shaw DC, January 2026”
“Prim’s Cafe stems from Prim , who is our founder Ashley’s daughter. (more…)
1450 P Street, NW next to Whole Foods above Flow Yoga
“Brazilian specialty coffee
Pop-up coffeehouse
Logan Circle, D.C.”
Thanks to Noa for sending word about the Allelo Coffee pop up: “Everything served will be from the owners coffee farm (or maybe a neighbors coffee farm). He was there when I popped in very friendly (more…)
600 Howard Rd SE, Suite 120
Ed. Note: Near the newly opened Atlas Brewery and Tap Room that we took a look at, here.
From a press release:
“Café Cino, a locally-owned boutique café brewing specialty coffee and tea, announced today that it will open its first brick-and-mortar location at the Bridge District. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Ron Collins and Carolina Meurkens, the 1,100-square-foot space will offer full-scale espresso drinks, pastries and smoothies, with plans to provide additional food and beverage offerings and host community-centered events at the Bridge District.
Café Cino began as a pop-up at local plant store, PLNTR, (more…)
1030 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Nate for sending for sending the “development at the Gregory’s on 19th & L” (more…)
1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Emily for sending:
“Good morning! I believe they closed over a month ago, but all their TV screens are still on inside as well as the lights! Wonder if this means anything.”
Ed. Note: This Starbucks closed here in December. For a hot second it looked like a Compass Coffee could be coming but that was never confirmed. Maybe Starbucks will give it another go?
STAY TUNED.
1 Florida Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Trying to figure out a bit of a mystery. The Florian on North Cap and Florida has a sign for an upcoming coffee shop, Cafe Aida. I can’t find anything about it online. There’s a Viennese chain called Aida but no evidence of affiliation. Build out sounds fancy (acoustic ceiling), New York address, but unclear what’s coming.” (more…)