
1826 Wisconsin Ave, NW
That new Turkish Market and Cafe coming to the old Homemade Pizza space is called Janti Cafe and they’ve opened. It was pretty crowded when I walked by on Saturday – anyone happen to take a taste?

1826 Wisconsin Ave, NW
That new Turkish Market and Cafe coming to the old Homemade Pizza space is called Janti Cafe and they’ve opened. It was pretty crowded when I walked by on Saturday – anyone happen to take a taste?

916 G Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Urban Roast says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and fruits. Applicant is applying for a Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 20 seats. Total seating inside is 75with a Total Occupancy Load of 120.”
Ed. Note: Presumably they’ll also have coffee.
And right next door will be District Bowls: (more…)

13th and G Street, NW
This is the old Johnston & Murphy space across from Metro Center that we first heard about back in July.
They’ve now applied for an outdoor cafe permit. Good news come springtime. Stay tuned for an exact opening date!
This will be their 4th D.C. location, with Logan Circle being their 5th. Update when we get an exact opening date.

BIG news for West End. Thanks to a reader for sending: “The office building at 25th and M St NW is being renovated and they are adding ground floor retail: a Compass Coffee and Union Kitchen Grocery. The timeline is early 2021.”

1017 U Street, NW
Thanks to Melanie for sharing the good news about Cafe U: “Bagels, baklava, guava turnovers, espresso drinks,tea and drip coffee.” (more…)
We’re excited to announce our second location opening in DuPont! Stay tuned for details on our opening we look forward to bringing more to the neighborhood!
Thanks @PoPville https://t.co/KQ8UueQvIP
— EmissaryDC (@EmissaryDC) November 26, 2019
On Monday we shared the news that “A community-centric coffeehouse” was coming to the former Filter space in Dupont. Turns out it is indeed the same folks from P Street. STAY TUNED for updates as they get closer to opening.

2150 P Street, NW
Yesterday readers noticed that Soho Tea & Coffee’s windows had been papered over, but like the Larry’s Lounge debacle – all is well! Soho Tea & Coffee now posts on their Facebook:
“Dear customers,
Happy Thanksgiving. May the warm glow of autumn surround you as you celebrate the holiday with family & friends.
Soho is closed during the holiday week.
Painting and changing the furniture.”

2150 P Street, NW
Thanks to Andrea for sending last night: “Soho Tea & Coffee on 21st and P St is papered over.”
And this morning Meredith reports: “looks like Soho Coffee and Tea in Dupont closed – just saw a bunch of guys taking out all their furniture.”
UPDATE: whew.

1726 20th Street, NW
A liquor license placard for Emissary says:
“A community-centric coffeehouse serving tea, espresso drinks, pastries, baked goods, and pre-packaged food items in a casual setting. The licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement indoors only to provide live entertainment. Total Occupancy Load is 31 with seating for 10 inside the premises and 6 seats on the Summer Garden.”
Glad they kept the bike rack! (more…)

Nazia Khan, courtesy Cameo
From an email:
“The coffee shop at The Roost (1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE), opening early 2020, will be called Cameo. Nazia Khan – formerly of The Wydown – has been tapped by Neighborhood Restaurant Group to come on board in a newly created role, Director of Coffee and Counter Service. Nazia will lead the charge on the development of Cameo, while also working closely with Greg Engert and Michael Babin to elevate the coffee programs across all NRG properties. Cameo will remain open all-day, while business like Hi/Fi Taco, Shelter, and Red Apron will be open at night to start. (more…)