I walked in last Wednesday afternoon decidedly not eating lunch but needing a refreshing drink to make my walk manageable. Two options caught my eye and I chose the A1 Morning smoothie (adding protein), following the cashier's suggestion. The flavors were balanced and the smoothie offered a nice pick-me-up without being overly sweet or creating a bloated feeling. There were a few patrons working and chatting in different seating areas - clean and inviting for a quiet meal or impromptu meet up. read more

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Rude counter person, food order was incorrect, and both bathrooms are closed. They serve food and drink and no public restroom ? Coffee was mehhh. read more

I am not sure why this location has a low rating. Did I get my drink prepared right without any issues? Yes. This place also seemed pretty clean with above average service. Perhaps this is a no-frills location to get your coffee from, but I wouldn't mind coming back again. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Flat White - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

For a non-local cafe option, Bluestone Lane is a reasonable option. This Aussie corner cafe has a full food and coffee menu and a few tables for meetings and eating. Staff aren't friendly, but they are efficient. If you visit, use the Metro as street parking can be harder to find. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went in today and had a not so pleasant experience. The cashier, who was also the barista (she was the only one working) took my order while visibly on a FaceTime call with a friend and her headphones in. I simply ordered an iced oat milk latte and was served a hot oat milk latte, no big deal, but I did want iced. So I politely asked if I could get an iced latte since that's what I ordered. She told me, "Well next time, make sure you say you want ice." I kept my cool and stayed polite... until I watched her pour steamed milk and hot espresso, straight into a cup of ice... I said thank you, took the drink outside, and immediately pitched it. I'm unsure if it's improper training, improper management, or just a bad employee, but will not be going back. Plenty of other amazing coffee shops with good, attentive service and drink knowledge. read more

Clean, casual, and cool. Cozy ambiance with plenty of seating after the morning rush. A great spot to meet up with coworkers to go over the day's business or catch up. I ordered the strawberry matcha cloud made with almond milk on my way to grab a bite for breakfast, but I was quite disappointed. The matcha was low quality and bitter. Just stick to the coffee, and you'll be satisfied. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Iced Strawberry Matcha cloud. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I visited this coffee shoot to try something new and I got an iced matcha latte with oat milk. It was a little stronger than I expected and needed to be sweetened a little bit. I will definitely be back to continue trying their menu. read more

On the basis of croissants, this one is quite buttery. It is both crunchy and flakey, something I look for in each assessment. The bread itself is light and soft. As far as fast food cafes go I would get this croissant again. Came in hardly under 5 dollars. That is unfortunately uncommon the woman at the counter asked me how I was doing, and I did the same. Very nice vibe inside but a bit too busy to post up and study. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Plain Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Loved this place especially as someone wanting to eat gluten-free and vegan together! I got a delicious oatmilk latte, almond oatmeal (comes with steamed plant-milk), and a cold-pressed juice which was surprisingly good and earthy. The oatmeal was a little plain but it's a good healthy meal while on the go. It's also pricey but expected as it's so central in the city. If I were to change anything, I wish they'd offer water that's not just bottled as well as have background music. read more

A charming and clean café with friendly staff. Service was quick and efficient. The coffee was good, though not particularly special. There are plenty of tables and chairs if you'd like to sit down and enjoy your drink. read more

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Avoid at all cost, health hazard establishment with birds flying around and shit stains everywhere (shown on the images). Staff couldnt care less that a bird poop dropped an inch away from our coffee. Will be reporting it to the health department. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Bird and its shit stains everywhere, make sure your coffee doesnt get any droplets! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a nice bluestone location downtown to grab coffee and a quick bite. I tried the latte, and the sunshine burrito which was a healthy breakfast burrito and also filling enough for a breakfast or brunch order. There are seating options indoor and you can just seat yourself. The service was good and our food didn't take too long before coming out. Definitely worth it if you're in the area. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I stopped by here for some coffee and food while my fiancé was running the rock n roll half-marathon. My iced vanilla latte was great and my salmon toast was a little underwhelming. It was very sour like they juiced a whole lemon on top of it but overall, it was really quick and easy! read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Overall vibe: the place is lovely. Very esthetic and the decor seemed up with the times. Service: there was only one barista, unfortunately. I felt for him. Even with the long line, he was really nice and got our drinks in a good time. I got the iced matcha with almond milk. It was my first time so I didn't know it was very lightly sweetened. It was good but I'd ask for more sweetener next time. I'm so used to overly sweetened matcha lattes. I also got a ginger and pineapple just to go. It was good but a little bitter. I ended up adding some more pineapple to it and it balanced out. read more

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I remember being so excited for this location to open. Now years later, I'm glad it's still around! The decor and location are great and I love a great golden latte! When they were super new, I would go during the morning rush. They handled the volume mostly well, though there was a wait. Fast forward to now, I go whenever I'd like a nice beverage break. Ordering and paying is now by kiosk but you can still make selections (i.e. Milk choice). On my most recent visit, it wasn't busy and was a fairly efficient experience. A good spot for solo coffee breaks, a meeting, or a nice catch up with friends (small seating area). Check it out! read more

love this one. I love the coffee and the ppl are sooooo nice and good energy. don't take this away from me ok.

Their medium coffee is smaller and more expensive than any of the other coffee shops in this area. Also understaffed and poor service.

I wanted to like this Bluestone Lane location as it would be a great place to grab a coffee and have a casual meeting, but the service means it's just not an option. The employee behind the counter ignored me as I waited by the register for her to look and address me so I could order; I had to vocally ask her if she could help me. An eyeroll later, she grudgingly took my order. When I asked her if she could add one pump of caramel to my cold bew, she said, "We don't have that" without offering a possible substitute. I had to suggest, "how about simple syrup?" After making my order, she handed it to me while looking away and unsurprisingly did not respond as I thanked her. To top it off, I asked foor one pump of simple syrup; there was at least three or four. Just stay away if they're that uninterested in your business. read more

I met a friend for coffee here recently. I like the ambiance - it's clean and modern and relaxed. I ordered an iced latte. I don't know if their default is oat milk or if they misunderstood me, but I meant to get just a regular milk latte. But they looked overwhelmed, so I didn't ask to get another one. On that note, the service was not great - they had 4 or 5 baristas working, but it wasn't all that busy, yet they were struggling to get the orders out. I'd probably come back if I'm in the area but I won't go out of my way to do so. read more

The food is fresh, the portion sizes and prices are reasonable, and the ambiance is light and airy. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to interact with the staff much as I placed my order online before I arrived. My drink was waiting for me upon arrival, but my food took a bit longer. While none of the food is entirely foreign to Americans (short of the Vegemite), it's clear that the menu is made up of health conscious options. This location is located directly across the street from an Metro Center Metro (Red/Orange/Blue/Silver lines) exit at the intersection of 13th and G Streets, NW. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Egg & Cheese w/ Greens Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice friendly staff, decent tasting food. Very loud ambiance (concrete floors will do that). No plates so had to put my $11 sandwich on a paper towel. Returned my cappuccino for a redo because they put cinnamon powder on it. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Bacon cheese egg croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wonderful service - Major shoutout to Naomi!! So sweet and received my coconut matcha within 2 mins of ordering

I really appreciate the convenience of this Bluestone Lane to the Metro Center station. The drinks are fairly consistent in quality, and the location is clean and brightly lit. However, the drinks are incredibly expensive. My go to chai with oat milk is over 7 dollars after tax, and a large size is only 16 oz (a medium is 12). Additionally, I have had to consistently wait 15-20 minutes for my beverage, although there are only a few other people in cue. I think they are quite understaffed, but waiting that long for one latte is a little extreme, especially because their entire ordering system is electronic and no one has to man the register. I hope this location improves their efficiency, because I do like coming here and could better justify the cost if the customer service was a bit better. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Worst location and rudest employee working at the register ever. Overpriced breakfast wrap falling apart with nothing in it. read more

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Came here for a quick pick me up with a few others. Me and another guy got matcha. I asked for mine with oat milk, since it automatically comes with almond milk. I also asked for a shot of espresso added to it. How much was it? I wouldn't know since I didn't pay for it. The matcha was already $5 without all the substitutions and additions I made to it. It was good though! I never know if the matcha will be sweetened or not at a coffee shop, but it's unsweetened here. I like it either way. The espresso was a little lighter than I expected but still did the job. Another staff member got English breakfast tea which he enjoyed. The space is small. It's got lots of natural light, a light green palette, and some fake plants. It's cute and honestly has a calming vibe. It seems like a place people go during the day to take a break. The menu is pretty limited. Not a lot of choices, but sometimes simple is better. The staff was nice! They made the drinks pretty quickly too. You can easily watch them make your drink by the espresso machine. read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Matcha with oat milk and a shot of espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Not a big fan of the supbar bland avocado toast, stiff uncomfortable seats, or incompetent service. Watered down coffee shop. With so many great coffee shops in the area, I wouldn't waste your money here. The heavy dose of cracked pepper overpowered the mashed avocado, just a small pinch would have done the trick! On the other hand, the toast could have used a bit more salt. The flavors weren't balanced and certainly not worth $8. My hubby's Salmon toast didn't fair much better. To add insult to injury, the cashier forgot to ask if I wanted the toast for here or go to, and assumed I wanted it to go. After receiving the toast in a carry-out box, another server gave me a platter and I had to transfer the toast myself, which was quite messy. I ordered Peppermint Tea and the cashier asked if I wanted 2 tea bags, I was about to say yes, when I inquired if there was an upcharge - of course there was! It's $4.25 for just 1 teabag and $1 more for another bag. Why didn't she tell me ahead of time?! The incompetent service really left me with a sour taste. Best part? The fruity cold-pressed Port Sea juice with cucumber, apple, gingeroot, kale, lemon, and spinach was refreshing and earned the $7 price tag. The stiff miniature metal seats are very uncomfortable. While I don't expect plush cushiony seating at a coffee shop in Penn Quarter, this was hands-down the worst seating in DC, even beats high tops and bar stools. After paying $35 for a subpar meal, I've crossed Bluestone off my list - one and done. Won't bother returning to try the coffee! If you're looking for a nice coffee shop, head over to Cafe Chocolate or Compass Coffee around the corner. read more

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I ordered a vanilla iced latte, it was the best iced latte I've ever had. I consider myself to be an iced coffee connoisseur, this place is DELICIOUS. They also brought our drinks to the table. 10/10 read more

Really bad customer service. Employees weren't welcoming and would mumble stuff under their breath. I asked for a strawberry matcha and they stated they didn't have that, which was weird since it was on their menu. read more

I'm usually a huge fan of Bluestone Lane across the board...this trip in we asked for a drip and a matcha latte with oat milk and zero cross contamination with dairy, as my partner is deathly allergic. We've never had an issue prior, the employee confirmed no dairy & no cross contamination, but it was clear after the first sip that there was dairy as she was instantly sick. I requested to look at the ingredients in the matcha and the employee gave me a clear oxo Tupperware and said "there is no ingredients and I didn't use whole milk." No care from the employee and terrible customer service across the board, I had to ask for a refund, which the employee didn't know how to do & was on the phone attempting to get help and returned the wrong order for another customer...Very disappointed read more

The kitchen was closed at 9:30. The coffee wasn't even good and it took 30 minutes for two easy drinks

The ambiance is there with it being very clean and aesthetically pleasing! For the food it was ok but very overpriced for what it is. Now for the employees... RUDE. Has such high potential but the service and the coffee was horrible! Will not return or recommend read more

Nearly 80.00 for 4 people to eat out of a boxes with plastic silverware and paper cups. Not worth the money. Go to McDonald's it's cheaper and more food for the money. Seating was horrible tables are wobbly. Atmosphere is not friendly. We are from Australia this place would not last anywhere in Australia. read more

Have yet to have a good coffee here! Ordered a mocha this morning and it was burnt-tasting and unsweet - last time I went I had an awful dirty chai latte as well. Food is good, however - their croissant bacon egg and cheese never misses. read more

I love coming here to Bluestone. I treat my visits as a cute energy pick me up. When I need to up my vibes. I love trying the different drinks on the menu. They serve what I like to call real coffee. No fluff and filler. You need a boost the latte is what you need! The cashier/barista are always so nice to me and help me with any decisions I need to make. read more

The staff, food/ beverages and the entire space as a whole don't get enough credit for how great this coffee shop is. I ordered the Avocado smash with an oat milk latte and will continue to do so read more

Bluestone Lane Metro Center Coffee Shop - Oat milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's ok. The service was good. The music was much too loud, which made talking unpleasant

I order a coffee today around 1 pm, the store wasn't busy, I was waiting, 10 Min, I asked the lady she said is coming few more minutes I got a cold coffee, really??? I told her, I've been waiting for really long time and I got this cold coffee she offered a new one to me but I told her no thank you, I want my money back, if you can do a coffee what else I could expect. Was my first time, want to try but anymore read more

good coffee, friendly service, and clean interior. only thing is it's one of the more expensive coffee shops near metro center. for this reason I usually go to compass, a local chain. read more

Rudest employee. Walked in the wide open door and she said hastly said "closed" and turned around. It was 2:45 so still 15 minutes worth of business they could have had. read more

How do you call yourself a coffee shop when you only have vanilla syrup? Wtf? That's unfortunate