The Coffee Bar

At The Coffee Bar, we’re all about the experience, whether it’s your morning coffee or afternoon tea. We truly love what we do and TCB is the expression of our passion. Our goal is simple: serve the best coffee we can and have a good time doing it!

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  • Phone

    (202) 733-1049

  • Website

    thecoffeebardc.com

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  • Type

    Coffee Shop

Address

1201 S St NW (at 12th St NW) Washington , D.C. 20009 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes

Comments / 65


Keywords:

dirty chai pastries trendy casual outdoor seating good for working great value wifi people watching hipster cute comfortable seats good for dates muffins books hot chocolate zucchini music biscotti friendly staff
Evan Chen

If you want something different and unique, I recommend trying one of their signature drinks . I got the Cardamom Latte and it was delicious!

Anthony Maiorana

Good spot to people watch and they have a lot of cool art books to browse through in the window seats . I think it's best to read or hangout here. Save your work for Starbucks, home, or the office .

Carmin Ruggiero

Best service, cafe atmosphere and the owner Cait is a doll! Oh yeah, and they also do justice by the Jedi counsel of baristas with THE BEST coffee in DC!!

Eric Breese

Outdoor seating shines, as do the knowledgable and enthusiastic baristas. I find the café itself to be a bit dim.

Cassidy

Pequa yogurt , fab homemade granola and a mean Americano . cute space with indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting).

Steve Lee

The almond croissant was amazing..! The coffee and service is great too.

Daniel Grayson

Wifi , comfy seats , a cozy vibe, and nice music . The coffee is good, too. I great place to hang out or meet someone for a quiet chat.

Nathan Hartmann

Best coffee shop for hanging out. Good music , low noise level, spacious inside , with outdoor seating , too. Coffee options are great. My #1 recommendation in DC.

Josh Higgins

Get the Honey Badger. Four shots of espresso , mixed in with some honey and half and half , shaken over ice. Great for a quick, tasty, refreshing pick-me-up.

Reggie Leonard

Cool vibe, cool location, lame morning options, imo. No pour-overs until 11am, which I found out at 10:45am. They only had 1, boring cup of Colombian on tap. I'd like to try a pour over another time.

Jake Frasier

Grab a seat outside , ask for your drink for here, and enjoy a good book . Great ambience here.

Collin Chartier

Get a single origin cortado or Beespoke Ethiopia pour over . Excellent coffee selections.

Sandra Whitworth

Consistently excellent service and top-notch coffee . Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you're guaranteed a warm welcome and a great cup of joe.

Maria Sigillito

Very nice space. My favorite cafe interior in DC. Bar stool height chairs are not only functional but stylish . Space to walk around. Great coffee .

Jarrad Hubbard

Like hipsters ? Like coffee ! You'll enjoy TCB.

Behrad Eats

This hidden gem is a comfy little independent coffee shop .

Danielle Evans

The dirty chai and the mocha are the best!!! Especially if they're made by Cooper or Matt!!!

Tyler Burgess

Had the Mocha . Was delicious! Great drinks and vibe.

Nicole Shea

The cardamom latte and dirty chai are sooo good!!!

Bob Brier

Ask for the "iced" cortado - 4 shots of espresso , honey , cream, shaken with ice. Delicious!

Jake Frasier

You've got to get the cortado - just perfect

Chris Policino

Lattes are delicious! Favorite so far in the area.

Thrillist

A go-to for a shot of espresso when you're looking for a caffeine fix.

Matt Shobe

Crowded in waves on any weekend - but the service is fast and people are friendly .

Sila D

get the 'dirty chai ' iced - it's delicious. you won't regret it.

Brooke Harding

Love their outdoor tables , latte's here are great!

Chris Policino

Awesome and hearty biscotti ! Anise/almond/choco dipped is a-ok!

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Best hot chocolate I've ever had. Milky , chocolatey , perfect amount of sweet. DAMN.

trillateezy

Very good coffee ! Cool "choose your own adventure" style menu.

Eugene Kim

Great place to work , with outdoor seating

Andrew Woolf

Cortado + caramel wafer ftw. Good coffee and good ambience but needs more seating.

Lynn Nguyen

Vanilla late is delicious! Could work on better baked goods /snacks .

Danyel Smith

great atmosphere. yummy caffeine.

Rudi Riet

The cardamom latté is exquisite.

Abbie W

Dirty chai is a winner. Great vibe and friendly service at this coffe shop.

Mario Barraja

Special place in the heart of shaw

Zoe Carey

Great coffee and yummy zucchini bread

Alex Simon

Minimalist decor, great espresso

Ben Drucker

DC hipsterdom. Sit with writers and designers on couches and armchairs .

Kamaria Salau

The Wi-fi password is Espresso but make sure you're fully charged upon arrival. Outlets are extremely limited if not at the bar .

Amy Cummings

Grab a latte and sit in the bay window.

Azad Amir-Ghassemi

Nice working atmosphere, pour overs.

Lani Prunés

The tea is good, often run out of baked goods

Jason Herman

Very difficult to find a place to sit but worth it!

Matthew Bryce

Real friendly folks ! Great atmosphere! I'm comin' back for sure

Andy Murphy

Amazing place , great service, attentive staff !

AlHanouf AlHenaki

Friendly & good the coffee !

Shivani Sehgal

Delicious coffee and biscotti !

Erin P

Great cappuccino ! Simple and delicious.

Stan Williams

What looks like chocolate chips scones are actually currents... Still good.

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