Inside 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW “The former Secret Starbucks” by Deidre Lipsicas

DEVELOPING: “It’s moved to around the corner in the gift shop, same floor.”

UPDATE: “It’s not -exactly- a Starbucks in there though they do have coffee from Starbucks”

The massacre continues following closures in Dupont at 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW and 21st and P and the one on 77 H Street, NW, AND 9th and G St, NW as well as the closure in Glover Park and 18th and I St, NW yesterday.

Deidre reports:

“Known and loved by many as the “Secret Starbucks,” the SB inside JW Marriott is permanently closed (may she Rest In Peace) and is not currently being replaced by anything.”

Previously: (more…)



Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood

Thanks to a reader for sending word that “the Starbucks at 18th and I Street, NW is closing April 1st. It always seemed busier than others downtown.”

This will follow other recent closures in Dupont at 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW and 21st and P and the one on 77 H Street, NW, AND 9th and G St, NW as well as the coming closure of one in Glover Park next month.



4400 Georgia Ave, NW at Webster

“Dear PoPville,

Just tried Buna coffeehouse on Georgia and Webster (replaces Uneeda market) and it was pretty legit. Great coffee (carry Swings) and great variety of food from pastries to Ethiopian options. They had their soft opening 3 weeks ago but will have their grand opening this Saturday. They will also start introducing Ethiopian coffee ceremonies after the grand opening. Also carry gelato (watch out lulubelles).

Sausage egg and cheese bagel did the trick for me too.

Hope this place succeeds.”


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