RIP Chinatown Coffee, photo by random lady

Today’s question comes via reader request: “Reaching out to see if you can ask DC about their favorite metro-accessible coffee shops with ample seating. Looking for a place to pop in and have a working coffee break. Or, a coffee shop that would reserve a spot for you!”

photo from Dog Tag Bakery by LaTur

And by regular I mean options less than $15…

With the reported coming closure of White House Deli – let’s redo best “regular” breakfast options around town.

So, So’s Your Mom (1831 Columbia Road, NW), obviously, and where else?

photo by Tim Brown

A lot has happened since we last took a crack at this one, so let’s get right to it: Where are your favorite brunch spots these days? And bonus points for some bottomless options (for a reader who asked us yesterday)?

“Dear PoPville,

Any thoughts on best Mexican restaurant for catering on Cinco de mayo?”

I suggested Mezcalero, Taqueria Habenero, Taqueria al Lado and Chicatana.

Any others they should look into?

photo by Mr.TinMD

“Dear PoPville,

Can you please send the word out asking if any restaurant is still serving potato skins? They’re my favorite and besides the random TGIF I haven’t seen any on any menus. Also my second favorite is nachos- beef, black beans and ALL the other good stuff that evenly spread on each chip. Can you help me out??”

photo by Mr.TinMD

“Dear PoPville,

my friends and I are looking to do an all day tour to find the “best croissant” in the DC area. If anyone has suggestions on where we cannot miss on our DC croissant tour please let us know!”

and

“Even though coffee snobs may balk at this question, where can I find the best local (aka not Starbucks) blended coffee drinks in DC? Read More

photo by Jennifer

“Dear PoPville,

Reaching out to get DC’s thoughts on great restaurants that offer wine flights. We love to try wine, but it’s hard to find a highly rated restaurant that offers flights. The three we have visited are Barcelona (Cathedral Heights), Etabli, and Supra. All are awesome. Thoughts on any others like these? Can you help us?”

I’ve recently gotten into this magnificent creation from UTZ and my goodness, it’ll be tough to top. What are your favorite chips, (including all varieties Doritos, Funyuns, etc.) these days?

photo by Mr.TinMD

“Dear PoPville,

Looking for your favorite carrot cakes in the DC area? Personally, I’m partial to the Parkway Deli’s carrot cake, but as this is for my grandmother’s 87th birthday party next weekend I want to explore the full array of available options to make sure I chose something especially delicious. Thanks for your help!”