Thanks to a neighbor for sending an update on the Coffee Controversy Brewing in Hill East:
“This morning’s interpretive closure sign (photo attached). The “Loaf Lounge” shock jock segments certainly have not gone unnoticed by neighbors in this residential spot.
The prior business, Mia’s, had some clouds too. It had been operating without a license since 5/2017. And the owner left unannounced.”
15th and A Street, NE (101 15th Street, NE)
Hill Rag reported on Saturday:
“Loaf Coffee Opens in Former Mia’s Coffeehouse Location”
Multiple readers write:
“Dear PoPville,
There is a coffee shop that just took over Mia’s space in Hill East. I wanted to learn more about the owners, and I was grossed out by their Twitter feed – it was mostly pictures of women in sexy Halloween costumes. After I wrote them a message (below), they took down their Twitter account, but they still have their podcast (Loaf Lounge) on their website. The podcast content is garbage. I’m not trying to be the mortality police, but they are hosting these images and a misogynist, immature podcast as part of their coffee brand.
screenshot sample of some podcast episodes via loafcompanies.com
There is a big population in Hill East who would love to have a coffee place, bar, or sandwich shop in their neighborhood, but I’m never stepping foot in this store.”
Photo via Loaf Companies Contact Page
The company’s reply to OP’s concerns:
“We sincerely apologize if our twitter feed had any offensive images. We haven’t used Twitter in a very long time and have now shut it down.
Loaf Companies wasn’t always just coffee. (more…)
1919 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Allison for sending word about the closure. Their website still lists the location but a call for details went to voicemail. Greenberry’s other D.C. location is located 1805 E Street, NW.
via Greenberry’s
391 Morse Street, NE
Pluma is looking great:
“Seasonality via local produce will play a part in the menu, says Arango, but they will also stay true to their brand and carry all their well-known favorites such as kouign-amann, a French cake. As for the name, Pluma means feathers in Spanish and is an expansion on the owners’ Bluebird Bakery brand, a wholesale distributor of baked goods and coffee to 13 coffee shops in the DC region, including the neighboring Union Market.”
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
More photos after the jump. (more…)
3221 Mt Pleasant Street, NW. Photos by Reana Kovalcik
We posted about this on Monday morning but I’m averaging about 4-5 messages a day (thanks to all) so I guess I’ll say it again 😀
So what’s the early word for those who’ve stopped by?
The to go window:
A peek inside:
Namesake:
Photo by Craig.
Thanks to Meghan for sending word about another new Joe & The Juice location coming to downtown. The first one is coming to the former CVS at 15th and K Street, NW. For those not familiar check out their menus here.
Stay tuned for updates as both locations get closer to opening.
17th and L Street, NW Photo by Meghan.
2301 L Street, NW
D.C.’s first Bluestone Lane coffee has opened.
“Our West End location is a full service, sit down café, serving all of your Bluestone Lane favorites. Join us for an enhanced dining experience and enjoy our premium coffee, wellness drinks, BL signature cold-pressed juices and organic teas. The food offering at this café includes delicious healthy dishes such as our famous #AvoSmash, signature Breakfast Bowl and Eggs Your Way, as well as a range of grab and go delights and Husk Bakeshop gluten-free pastries. We can’t wait to meet our new locals!”
The liquor license placard says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant, which consists of a full-service Australian-inspired coffee place that will be offering a seasonal menu featuring progressive café fare for all-day breakfast, lunch, and early evening appetizers. The restaurant will have 64 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 74. Licensee is requesting a Sidewalk Café endorsement with 48 seats.”
23rd and L Street, NW
From an email:
“WABA Trail Ranger coffee hour is tomorrow morning! (Postponed from the usual second Friday last week due to rain) We’ll be at 4th and S St NE on the Metropolitan Branch Trail from 7:00am – 9:00am with free Qualia Coffee and Mission Muffins.”
1350 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Ashwin for sending:
“From the look of this ad for a store manager, looks like Philz Dupont is going to open in “spring of 2018.”
Store Leader – Dupont Circle
Company Name Philz Coffee Company Location Washington, D. C.
Philz is currently seeking a talented Store Leader for our upcoming location in Dupont Circle opening in the spring of 2018!
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.
1066 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to a very reliable tipster for sending word that Bluestone Lane is coming to Georgetown next to Frye. Bluestone Lane is also confirmed coming to 23rd and L Street, NW.
“We will be serving a wide range of Bluestone Lane favorite items including our premium coffee, wellness drinks, BL signature cold-pressed juices and organic teas. The food menu at this location will include our grab and go items, open-faced sandwiches and gluten-free pastries. We can’t wait to meet our new locals!”
