
1000 Connecticut Ave, NW just north of K Street
Happy Cinco De Mayo and May the 4th be with you! (more…)

1000 Connecticut Ave, NW just north of K Street
Happy Cinco De Mayo and May the 4th be with you! (more…)

4883 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Thanks to Noa for passing on from BlackSalt:
“We’re excited to bring you all Black Coffee pop-up at BlackSalt Restaurant & Market! We’ll be offering Lost Sock Roasters Drip Coffee & Espresso. As well as our fantastic pastries and a limited (but delicious) menu. Our hours will be Monday-Sunday from 8-11am.”

1000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending: “there’s a new Starbucks going in at 1000 Conn Ave where Paul’s used to be.” (more…)

2150 P Street, NW previously home to Soho Coffee and Tea
Thanks to all who messaged us about the P Street Compass Coffee opening in Dupont and thanks to Noa for the photos below including a look inside: (more…)

1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
From a press release:
“Pitango Gelato, known for artisanal Italian gelato in the Washington, DC region is excited to announce a new gelato and coffee shop along DC’s 14th Street corridor. The new location is due to open at 1802 14th Street, NW in Summer 2025, and will be Pitango’s eighth location in the DC, Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore area. Patrons will be able to enjoy coffee, Italian baked goods and fresh, hand-spun, gelato made with high quality, organic ingredients. The 1,027 square foot space, designed by EastWing Architects will also feature indoor seating for up to 10 guests. (more…)

2150 P Street, NW
Early last month we shared the news that Compass Coffee was coming to old soho coffee space in Dupont.
Thanks to Daniel for sending a first look inside at some of the progress made: (more…)

1100 4th Street, NE via Lost Sock Roasters
Thanks to Noa for passing on the big news from Lost Sock Roasters yesterday:
“☕️𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔: 𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 & 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒓! 🎉 After a lot of planning (and head banging 🤦🏽♂️), we’re finally bringing another Lost Sock space to life.
This one’s here to stay—no pop-up, just a permanent home in NoMa. (more…)

4885 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “Black Coffee in the Palisades is closing 3/31. Surprising considering it’s a popular place!”
Black Coffee shares: (more…)

3906(ish) 14th Street, NW
“Coffee has become a commodity. On every corner is yet another coffee shop, selling yet another sugary flavored something. We want to bring you an authentic experience of how coffee should be enjoyed. At the Rue Cafe on 14th Street, enjoy the elements of the traditional Ethiopian coffee experience. Whether you need a place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch, study or work with free wi-fi, or hang out with friends, the Rue welcomes you!”
Update:

Thanks to Steve for sending the latest from Rue Cafe:
“It looks like a week or two until it’s completely finished!” (more…)

2150 P Street, NW
Update: Opening “Early April”
Lots of folks have been writing: “Scuttlebutt! Compass coming to old soho coffee space in Dupont.”
It’s happening: (more…)