1101 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Anna Meyer Photo

From a press release:

“Since landing in D.C. last fall, Gregorys Coffee has quickly become a local favorite, and will expand on December 5 to its fourth Washington location at 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW.

To celebrate the latest 1,200-square foot outpost and to thank D.C.’s growing army of “Gregulars,” guests will enjoy a free 12-ounce drink (including drip coffee, cold brew, espresso, cortados, cappuccinos and lattes) on December 5 followed freebies and treats for the rest of the week. (more…)



14th and Girard St, NW

Damnit. I loved this Dunkin Donuts. They opened up back in 2007. What the hell?!? Thanks to Sarah and Stuart for sending. They always seemed busy. Very very odd.

Stuart writes:

“Seemed to happen without warning and overnight. I showed up this morning for my daily coffee in shock at its sudden closing. Curious to see what happens at this space.”

Sarah spotted the closure on Saturday: (more…)



923 15th Street, NW via Loopnet

Thanks to Nick for sending:

“Looks like @dua_cipete is coming to D.C.! Signs just went up at the newly renovated building at 923 15th St NW”

Anyone familiar with Jakarta’s Dua Coffee?



4th and Butternut Street, NW

From a press release:

Lost Sock Roasters (Serving Call your Mother Bagels) and Turning Natural Coming to Takoma Theater with Children’s Hospital in 2019

Rock Creek Property Group, in partnership with Children’s National Health System, is pleased to announce that Turning Natural and Lost Sock Roasters have signed leases to anchor the retail space at the historic Takoma Theatre project. These exciting beverage and food operators join anchor tenant Children’s National’s Healthy Mind Brain Center at the 23,000 square foot former theater, located at Butternut and Fourth Streets, NW a few blocks from the Takoma Metro station.

Lost Sock Roasters is a small-batch artisanal coffee roaster located in the Brightwood Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. Lost Sock Roasters will feature fresh brewed coffee drinks and food from the popular Call Your Mother café in Petworth. Founded and run by former college roommates, Jeff Yerxa and Nicolas Cabrera, this will be the first stand-alone retail outpost for this successful roastery that currently sells wholesale and at local cafes such as Call Your Mother and Anxo Cidery.

Turning Natural is a juice bar and café that features cold-pressed juices, nutritious food options, and natural ingredients. (more…)



1665 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From an email:

“I recently opened up a specialty coffee shop on Wisconsin Avenue (Corridor Coffee). We took over the existing The Bean Counter and did an entire redesign / rebrand. We source our coffee from Counter Culture Coffee and our pastries are delivered fresh every morning from Hawthorne Fine Pastries. We’re super excited to meet our local D.C. community!

Corridor Coffee
an inbetween space 🚪
M-F: 8-5
Sat: 9-6
Sun: 9-4
Tuesday: Closed
Specialty Coffee & Fresh Pastries”



101 15th Street, NE via Facebook

Thanks to Maggie for passing on from Loaf Coffee:

“As of Nov 1st, Loaf Coffee will be under new ownership. Thank you to everyone who supported us during this crazy, educational and enlightening adventure. You will be missed and remembered.

We will remain open Oct 30 and 31, from 7am-12pm, to serve drinks and limited hot foods. (I’ve been told by a credible source that there is a very good chance of free coffee on Oct 31.)

We wish you the best.”



1734 L Street, NW

Thanks to Elayne for restoring calm:

“people in a panic that Starbucks on L St, NW near CT. Ave. is closed. Don’t worry, it’s just for 2 weeks for renovations.”


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