courtesy Zeke’s

From an email:

“Zeke’s Coffee will officially open its second DC location next week. The store is located at 731 15th Street NW [formerly Pleasant Pops], just south of McPherson Square. Zeke’s will be celebrating the grand opening of its new location with free hot coffee and cold brew on September 12.

The downtown DC shop will feature a full menu of coffee drinks, including pour overs and press pot options, with food by Panorama Bakery, Republic Kolache, Paisley Fig and Broojies & Bier. (more…)



1120 G Street, NW. Photo by Mark Lyon

Thanks to Mark for sending:

“They are wonderful. Lots of filling, flaky crust, juicy and hot. I prefer the chicken one. Their coffee is also very good. They’ve twice had their window broken, most recently in a burglary. This small, independent shop could use all the business they can get.”

Sip of Seattle’s Facebook says: (more…)



previously 5th and K St, NW

From Busboys:

“Recover from Labor Day weekend on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 with free continental breakfast, Busboys and Poets ‘New Columbia’ coffee, and a tour of the new Busboys and Poets location at 450 K St NW in Washington, DC. With the end of the 10 year lease at the 5th & K location, Busboys and Poets steps across the street to continue another 10 years with a focus on honoring and celebrating women activists, leaders and thinkers.

The 450 K Street location is equipped with: (more…)



1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW – Photo by Brian

Thanks to Nick for sending this eagerly anticipated update on the Philz opening in Dupont Circle:

“the to-be-opened Philz Coffee south of Dupont Circle (on 19th by Panera) is giving out free coffee this morning! They soft open on Tues and real open on Weds!

Back in October we learned that this Philz will be coming to the former Cosi that closed back in 2014. This will be a third location for Philz in D.C. after Adams Morgan and Navy Yard.



601 New Jersey Ave, NW. Photo by Jae Daniel

Thanks to Jae for sending the update that Ministry had a private event and “opens next week.” Ed. Note: Not sure if that means later this week or next week. At any rate it’s soon! Their website lists staff positions open and says:

“At The Ministry, we love all things coffee, food, and wine.

It is the heart and soul of what we do. Coffee is our energy, food is our motivator, and wine is our joy. We believe in basking in the moments that are meant to be unrushed. We seek to provide an inviting space that encourages conversations, engagement, and community. (more…)


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