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304 Carroll Street, NW

Back in Dec. 2012 we learned La Mano Coffee Bar was coming to Takoma. A reader sends word that they’ve started an indiegogo fundraising campaign:

Having already raised the vast majority of capital needed to open, we are seeking $15,000 to help ensure a timely opening and smooth transition into full operational status. We want to make sure we are fully powered, well-staffed and ready for the enthusiastic crowds from day one. Your funds will help us open our doors by:

Covering costs to connect to the electrical service from the public domain outside our front door into our meter inside. We, the small business owners, are responsible for paying Pepco to “flip the switch”. The price to do that is set at their discretion and their time frame. We do not receive any reimbursements, credits, or breaks for paying for this neighborhood improvement, from either our landlord, the city, or Pepco itself. We owe them over $10,000 within 30 days or we will lose permit approval of our request and have to start over from the beginning of the permit process again.

Covering payroll for the hiring and training of our employees. We expect to create eight to ten new jobs in Ward 4 of Washington, D.C.

You can make a contribution and see the rewards here.


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1320 U Street, NW

Last week we learned of a new coffee option popping up on U Street (eventually landing on 14th Street) – The Wydown. They opened on Monday and I just got word of their new hours:

Mon-Fri 7 am – 6 pm
Sat 8 am – 6 pm
Sun 8 am – 2 pm

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1407 T Street, NW

At long last BakeHouse also opens on Wednesday:

BakeHouse is a neighborhood coffee shop and bakery committed to providing a contemporary take on classic American baked goods.

Whether you’re grabbing some breakfast before work, meeting friends for lunch or a mid-day caffeine boost, or picking up a sweet treat on your way home from dinner, we’ve got the freshest and most delectable treats in town.

Our menu changes regularly to take advantage of the best local and seasonal ingredients, but we always have a selection of familiar favorites and exciting new flavors. Stop in and see what we’re up to!

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More photos including the menu after the jump. (more…)


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6230 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending word about Wapa Cafe coming to 6230 Georgia Ave, NW. Wapa Cafe’s Facebook page says:

“Latin American flavors, Colombian coffee, Tea and Chocolate from Bolivia, Antojitos, Art, Music and more. Come join Us.”

Updates when they get closer to opening.

Coffee options continue to march northwards – in April we learned about Culture Coffee coming to Kennedy Street and La Mano Coffee Bar should be getting ready to open in Takoma soon.


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235 Carroll Street, NW

Back in Feb. 2012 scuttlebutt was confirmed that a new Busboys & Poets would be coming to the Takoma Central project in Takoma DC. The building is slowly starting to rise and Busboys has recently applied for a liquor license:

“American Bistro with full entrée menu serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with a seating capacity of 216. Total occupancy load of 237. Background music and live entertainment will be provided to include, but not limited to, poetry readings, occasional showing of films, and a pianist. Summer garden with 112 seats.”

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1320 U Street, NW

A new coffee bar, The Wydown, is coming to the former Aroma Cafe space at 1320 U Street, NW. This will be a pop up location for about six months. If all goes well they will be opening later this week.

When the Louis project is finished on 14th Street just south of U Street, NW – they will have a permanent retail space of about 1000 square feet in between the coming Trader Joe’s and the coming Tico restaurant. Sweet!

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From an email:

Join us for our third ever Washington, DC Coffee Bike Crawl!

We’ll enjoy a leisurely sunday morning bike ride peppered with visits to 5 locally owned, delicious cafes!

When: Sunday May 5th
Meet at 9:30am (wheels up at 10:00am)

Where: Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20011
We’ll meet at the tables outback. Feel free to leave bikes in the alley.

Nearest Metro: Georgia Avenue/Petworth

Stops include:
1. Qualia Coffee (Petworth)
2. Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe (U Street)
3. Baked and Wired (Georgetown)
4. The Coffee Bar (Shaw)
5. Big Bear Cafe (Bloomingdale)

This event is free and open to all ages.

RSVP and get updates on facebook.

Here are some fun pics from last time.


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