18th and M Street, NW

Ed. Note: The most recent Pret closure (1828 L Street, NW) prior to this one was reported on back in December.

Pret a Manger opened the 18th and M St, NW location back in February 2016. Prior to Pret the space was home to a Caribou coffee.

“18th and M is your local coffee shop, providing a wide variety of breakfast foods, a great selection of homemade sandwiches, and the best organic coffee. So, whether you’re looking for coffee near you, or want something fresh for breakfast or lunch, visit our 18th and M store. See our full menu for our delicious range of options.”

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17th and L Street, NW

Peet’s Coffee opened up here back in 2014. Prior to Peet’s this space was home to a Caribou Coffee.

Back in 2015 and 2016, ducks, for some reason, used to like to hang out here.

There was a time…

‘Dear Peet’s Members, valued customers, and curious coffee drinkers:

It is with heavy hearts that we Peetnik’s of NOMA announce the permanent closure of this locatoin.

Our last day of business will be: Friday, Jan 30 6:00a – 2:00p

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your loyalty, kind words, shared laughs, hugs and genuine support over the years. We’ve been through A LOT together! Thank you all for making us a part of your daily routine and making us a part of your daily routine and making these past few years unforgettable.”

Thanks to Betsy for sending: “RIP to Peet’s in NoMa” (1275 First Street, NE.)

Thanks to Brett for sending the (not nearly as heartfelt) closing note from 17th Street: (more…)



photo by Solomon Tucker

Solomon writes:

“There you have it folks Amazon Fresh liquidation is 50 percent off the entire store. It’s going really quick. They probably won’t make it to Feb 1st”

Thanks to Kevin for sending “So long, Amazon Fresh. We hardly knew you! I guess the 14th Street store was already closed. Chevy Chase location has been limping along.”

CNN reported:

“Amazon is closing its branded brick-and-mortar grocery stores, with the company consolidating its physical strategy under the Whole Foods name.”

Amazon wrote:

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