“Le Diplomate pays homage to French café culture by providing a comfortable place for enjoying classics such as Onion Soup Gratinée, Steak Frites, and Escargots. Towering plateaus of oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail and lobster are the perfect start to a meal, and the crusty made-in-house baguettes are the ideal accompaniment to a selection of regional French cheeses.”

“Great local coffee shop. Beautiful outdoor terrace. Be on the lookout for special evening events and pop ups. Walkable - 7 minutes”

“Located just down Monroe Street, I’m at The Coupe at least once a week! They do coffee and pastries to-go ($3-$5), as well as sit down breakfast ($15pp), lunch, and dinner. It’s pretty big so there isn’t usually a wait (Sometimes for brunch), and very reasonably priced. Definitely worth checking out! ”

“Maketto (1351 H St NE) is our favorite place. It has everything – delicious gourmet coffee, a wonderful Happy Hour, and excellent Asian fusion dishes. The chef is one of the most acclaimed in DC. This funky establishment also has shopping. ”

“Reliably great food and great for families - try their homemade pop tarts or adult milkshakes!”

“Relaxed coffeehouse drawing hipsters with live music, eclectic furniture, sandwiches & sweets.”

“A large space that houses a coffee shop with indoor & outdoor seating, as well as a full-service bar upstairs (which serves brunch on weekends). It serves breakfast sandwiches all day (!), has good coffee (with latte art), and a variety of other sandwiches/salads after 11 am. There is metered parking available.”

“Think of Room 11 as a more upscale Coupe. They have lovely brunch and dinner options, a great wine list, in a gorgeous space (Patio too)”

“Great for breakfast/brunch and kids. In Capitol Hill walkable neighborhood with abundant restaurants and shops. ”

“DC’s rep as a well-read city is plain to see at Kramerbooks, where voracious readers fill up on political studies essays, literature, novels and travel guides, before filling up on food from the open-late, on-site Afterwords cafe. Another reason to visit: the steady lineup of readings from local and renowned authors.”

“Signature spot in Washington D.C. A must go especially if you're a tourist.”

“The food is good and reasonably priced. Dining is indoors or outdoors. There is a bookstore on the premises and interesting programs (book reviews, poetry reading, open mic, etc.). ”

“Artsy neighborhood bakery and coffeehouse supplying expresso drinks, big cupcakes and signature granola”

“This hip coffee shop is tucked away in Blagden Alley, one of DC's best kept secrets.”

“An airy, modern, industrial cafe & roaster offering artisanal brews, pastries, sandwiches & more. Coffee beans are roasted locally in DC. Perfect place to wake up in the morning or grab a quick fix in the afternoon. ”

“House-roasted brews & locally baked goods are the draws at this homey hangout with outdoor seating.”