From the Good peeps at Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“13th Annual Pączki Day is Tuesday! Buy a beer and get one free pączek! (more…)
Shaw
Photo by Kris Connor/Prim’s Cafe
From a press release:
“Prim’s Cafe, a cozy neighborhood cafe inspired by legacy, love and community, will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
To mark the occasion, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary single rose from Psalm + Petal Co. Luxe Flower Bar, which will also be on site offering curated bouquets for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifting. Prim’s Cafe will debut a (more…)
1550 7th Street, NW
“A Wine & Cocktail Hideout for the Bold & Unconventional
Dark, sultry, and unapologetically unique—Ugly Duckling is a neighborhood cocktail & wine bar for those who appreciate the unexpected. Sip on standout cocktails, explore an ever-evolving wine list, and lose yourself in the energy of the night. Because ordinary was never the vibe.”
Ugly Duckling opened in the former La Jambe space at 7th and Q St, NW in December 2024.
Thanks to Peter for sending word: “Ugly duckling in Shaw closed. Their Instagram is gone and there’s a sign on the door that they’re closed.” (more…)
1251 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Graham for sending the update: “I know it was “temporarily closed” but it looks like ”closed closed” now.” (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW
The Compass Coffee bloodbath continues in Shaw. In January 2026 we posted that “Compass Coffee is declaring chapter 11”
Thanks to Eric for sending the note above:
“This location in the Shay on 8th St NW was closed when I went Friday morning.”
Compass Coffee opened here back in 2015: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for some more info about a car crash on Friday evening! Luckily nobody was hurt, but our car got sideswiped by a Washington Gas truck who failed to clear a right turn onto 6th St NW from Florida last night (around 5 pm). (more…)
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Thanks to Lara for sending this magnificent photo from outside of the Shaw metro on Sunday. Simply the best!
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1847 7th Street, NW
“A beautiful curated local coffee shop open to all 🍵
OPEN: Monday-Friday 7-3
Saturday 8-3”
Thanks to Nate for sending the Prim’s Cafe update from “The former Blank Street coffee in Shaw on 7th Street and T.” (more…)
1020 7th Street, NW
More temporary closures until Spring. Next up Morris American Bar:
“Morris American Bar will be temporarily closing Monday, January 5th as we plan for an exciting next chapter 🩵 We can’t wait to welcome guests to this new space come spring. (more…)
1914 9th Street, NW
Note: This space was previously home to Tiny Tiki Bar, 1914 by Kolben (Vietnamese) Dino’s Grotto and Portico.
“Welcome to Vokzal – a cozy Eastern European gastropub located in the heart of the U Street Corridor.”
How in the world did I miss this?!? (more…)