Photo by Alex Graham
Thanks to Alex for sending news about Saxbys closing in Dupont (1309 19th Street, NW) after today’s service.
Saxbys closed their downtown location back in 2016. Updates when we learn what becomes of the Dupont space. For Dupont folks, Philz will probably scratch that itch.
1822 North Capitol Street, NW courtesy Creative Grounds DC
From a press release:
“On November 23,2019, Creative Grounds DC, a unique art space and coffee bar will finally open its doors to the public. The two-storey, approximately 2,000 square-foot space located in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C. is a community space for teaching and showcasing art while serving ethically sourced coffee and food goods from local vendors.
Husband and wife duo, Kenn Blagburn and Asmara Sium originally conceived this project in 2017, in response to the need for more enriching organized activities for Bloomingdale’s increasing family and child population, and as a permanent space for galvanizing and promoting D.C.’s unique arts and cultural communities. (more…)
From Wawa:
“Wawa, Inc., today announced that in celebration of the Washington, D.C., hometown team playing in the series, the company will offer customers free coffee of any size all day on the dates of home games at each of Wawa’s five stores in Washington D.C. as follows: (more…)
21st and L Street, NW
Thanks to Brent for sending word. For Five’s website says:
“For Five was founded in 2010 by two best friends from Queens who wanted to introduce specialty coffee by New Yorkers for the world. Stefanos Vouvoudakis and Tom Tsiplakos, the founders of For Five, met in third grade in their Whitestone, Queens classroom and have been working together ever since. The two ventured into the specialty coffee roasting and wholesale business and built their roasting facility in Maspeth, Queens. At first, they sold their roasted beans to restaurants and other wholesale accounts before opening their first cafe on West 46th Street in Manhattan in 2016 — right in Times Square.” (more…)
1665 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Ah this is a bummer. Admittedly, I was a huge fan of the previous tenant, The Bean Counter, but this is space is so sweet with a great hidden gem of a back patio. Total bummer. From the owners: (more…)
1301 K Street, NW via Compass Coffee
Thanks to Kristen for passing on the good news from Compass Coffee:
“New cafe alert We are officially open at 1301 K Street NW! ALL DRINKS ARE ON US TODAY AT THE NEW CAFE! Tell your work bestie and come through to celebrate with us!” (more…)
14th and H Street, NW photo by Susie Doom
From Café Chocolat (1423 H Street, NW):
“Yesterday we celebrated our 2 year anniversary. It is no small feat, with all the small independent coffee shops and restaurants closing up around us, and the big chains popping up everywhere. We keep chugging along thanks to our awesome patrons. In fact you are more than patrons, you have become friends. We love coming to the shop every day to talk about our kids, your kids, the weekend plans, the work-related stuff, the teams we love. (more…)
2300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Cooper for sending:
“The Point Chaud at Hall and Wisconsin is open. It’s quite lovely inside. The crepes are delicious and the coffee is great! I’m happy to see something opening in Glover Park.” (more…)
475 H Street, NW
Last week when we spoke about Starbucks closing in Chinatown – lots of folks recommended Chinatown Coffee Co. (among others) as a good alternative. And so it goes.
From an email:
“after an amazing 10 year run, we’ve decided to close our doors and move on. But not before we celebrate our fantastic run this Saturday night, October 5th at 7pm at Chinatown Coffee Co., with musical guest Collider. free admission. Donations accepted for the Patrica Handy Place for Women. (more…)
courtesy Vivi
From an email:
“We are doing a coffee and pizza giveaway tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 25 at our Penn Quarter shop – Bakers & Baristas/Vivi.
Free drip coffee (Vigilante) – 8am-10am
Free slice of pizza – 11am-1pm (more…)