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…)
7th and H Street, NW. Photo by Anita Correa
Thanks to Anita for sending: “Starbucks at 7th and H NW is closing today. Employee confirmed today would be the last day they’re open. Bank taking over the space.”
As others noted last time we spoke about the coming closures – good alternatives in the area are: (more…)
1301 K Street, NW
The placard says:
“A Retailer’s Class “D” Restaurant located inside of a full-service grocery store that will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including sandwiches, pizza, empanadas, and salads. Offering a Sidewalk Café with a seating capacity of 20. Total Occupancy Load of 40 seats.” (more…)
Thanks to Jill for sending: “Another one bites the dust in Chinatown. Starbucks on 7th and H is closing next week.” (more…)
1357 R Street, NW (technically 1701 14th Street, NW)
Back in May we learned that a Bluestone Lane was coming to the new Liz Building in Logan Circle. We now know which space they are taking.
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
