I didn't realize this coffee spot was tucked away inside here. I've always wanted to stop in and explore the different eateries but never seem to have the time. I'm so glad it popped up on Google because it gave me the push to finally check it out. I ordered a latte (I wish I could remember which one!), and it was absolutely delicious. I've honestly been dreaming about it since last Saturday! The service was warm and welcoming from the moment I walked in, which made the experience even better. While I was there, they also had a pop-up shop with local vendors. I walked out with a donut, a pair of earrings, and some oils because everything looked so good. If you're visiting, just make a left when you walk in and head straight to the back to find it. The space is super cute with plenty of room to sit, sip, eat, or even get some work done. I'll definitely be back to try more items. read more

This was a great option for a work day. Located inside The Roost food hall - there was plenty of open and comfortable seating. You can order from different vendors and they deliver it to your table. I opted for a Butterfly Pea Arnold Palmer (iykyk) from Cameo (the coffee spot) and sushi from AKO. The arnold palmer was just what I needed - it added to my calm state and put me in a comfortable mood to lock in for a few hours. They have plenty of coffee/tea options and the service was friendly. This is a good spot if you need a quiet place to work and settle in with a hot or iced caffeinated beverage. read more

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Great coffee shop! Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. A variety of coffee selections to appease the novice or the aficionados. Conveniently located in a food hall style spot where you can get breakfast, lunch, dinner as well. They even carry comeback coffee soda out of Memphis. read more

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My friends and I stopped by after the cherry blossom 5k. We ordered 2 matcha lattes one regular latte. Service was terrible, there was no line or rush and we waited more than 25 mins. My friend went up to request a refund since we had a train to catch. After requesting a refund, they then quickly made the drinks within 2 mins. When we finally got our drinks they were all watered down and pretty gross. I wouldn't recommend anyone to get their drinks here. read more

This cafe came to be along with the wider "hospitality" space called 'The Roost' that was built during Covid. So it's easy to start working over coffee and a croissant at Cameo, and then move seemlessly to one of the other indoor eateries in the Roost for a meal, never stopping to work. As usual in my case, I stuck it out at Cameo through the afternoon. Very nice service, they brought a bottle of tapwater and glass to my table unasked--even a cloth napkin and cutlery even though all I had purchased was a a cup of chia seed "muesli" with fruits and a cappuccino (later supplemented by a coffee). Seating is awesome, either at a normal table but at the large windows to occasionally peoplewatch, or away from the window but in a comfy 50s-diner style booth (I used the latter). read more

Situated inside the dining hall of The Roost! Got an iced americano, with oat milk and lavender syrup. It's only one size. Lavender syrup was really slight, not worth the $1 imo. Same with the oat milk. Drinks come out fast. read more

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One of the few coffee shops in the area. It's located inside of the Roost. The London fogs and lattes are good. read more

Cameo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my new go-to for when I need to get work done. The Roost has tons of great seating options and Cameo's coffee is great. I love the order from your table option, especially if I'm sitting a long ways from the coffee counter. read more

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I stopped by this coffee shop off the random to work out some 2023 goals. Cameo is located in the food hall called The Roost in SE DC, off Pennsylvania Ave. - I ordered the Mocha and the Avocado, Egg & Cheese sandwich. Both were phenomenal! - The Mocha, though kinda pricey (one of the pricier drinks on the menu), is in my top 5 best Mocha I've had in the DC area. I ended up ordering a second mug of Mocha. - The Avocado, Egg & Cheese sandwich, though also a little pricey for what you get, was quite yummy. Perfectly buttered/season. The eggs do come scrambled on the sandwich, so I requested mine over medium. I think too much aioli was added, but it didn't take away too much from the overall taste. I do recommend this coffee shop. Ideally, it's best to come early to grab a booth seat (maybe before noon). There's seating on the couches and chairs facing the windows with small round tables. In addition to coffee/hot drinks and breakfast sandwiches, they also have some pastries and some cold drinks. The breakfast ends at 3pm. The staff is also very friendly & easygoing. There is ample street parking near The Roost. read more

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average coffee, but decent prices. located in the roost, you grab a seat inside, order from a qr code and they bring it to you. would get coffee here if I were already going to the roost, but wouldn't go out of my way for it read more

new coffee shop off the bucket list! - never been to the roost before and was very impressed by how lovely this food hall was, very clean and organized despite the many different options - abundant seating all throughout the hall with QR codes to order food to you! definitely a great place for remote work during day and meeting friends out later - cameo has a cool vibe, the workers were very friendly and the man who took my order had the best outfit HA - the pastries looked stunning and they have house made strips - my americano was okay, it had very little ice in it that melted before I left the place....flavor was good but considering an americano is already 80% water I was bummed when my 3 ice cubes were gone-zo read more

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Calling all matcha lovers! If you're a fan like me, you have to try Cameo. Just a heads up, their pastries sell out fast, so get there early! read more

If you're looking for a place to get some work done and also score some good food, this is the place for you. After a night out and desperate to be productive, the juice trio healed me. I also got the shakshuka which was amazing! They have tons of food places to choose from, so you can definitely find something for you. They also have tons of seating so you can find your privacy if you need to get things done. read more

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Cameo is the coffee shop inside The Roost, a "culinary club" in Hill East across the street from the Potomac Avenue Metro. If you go through the doors of the Blackbird, the apartments within the building, Cameo is to the right next to Shop Made In DC. The coffee shop is a wrap around bar with bar seating, a long wooden table and a few soft chairs in the corner. It's simple, industrial design is beautiful. They brew coffee locally roasted like Vigilante Coffee. They have your basic coffee offerings including decaf coffee. Their pastries (muffins, croissants, etc) come from Pluma and Buzz Bakery. My latte was well crafted and my chocolate croissant tasty. read more

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The best coffee shop I've found in DC to do work from. They have a variety of seating types (I count 4! Bar seating, booth seating, couch/table vibes, and a big high top table). It has solid natural light, abundant outlets, free WiFi, good coffee (iced americano could be stronger), and a fun Shop Made in DC merch collection. It's not empty, which surprised me, because I just never hear about it! Also appreciate that they are open until 6. I can see this place being a regular spot for me to do deep work days when I need a change of scenery. Also, as far as the food hall, looks like there are some great lunch options, AND there are ample bike racks outside! read more

Really yummy breakfast snacks. Scones are flaky and flavor packed. Fast service. Same menu every week. read more

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The coffee was good, but later we noticed how dirty and moldy their water jugs were. Makes you wonder what else is dirty that we can't see. read more

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Cutest little coffee spot ever! The pastries were so good and they have a ton of coffee and tea options for you to choose from! They also have many dairy-free options so you don't have to leave your vegan friends at home! I will definitely return when I return to DC! The vibes are also right. Definitely a cute place to meet up with friends. read more

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Met up with some friends here after finding Cameo on a Google search - didn't realize that it would be part of a food hall! The coffee itself is pretty good and it's a great place to hang out, talk, and grab a bite to eat. read more

Cameo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I enjoy Cameo. I think their lattes are tasty and I love the location. I've had a seasonal latte (pumpkin or squash, I think) and the Samoa latte. Both were good and the Samoa one really did taste slightly like a Samoa. I'm sad that their pastries come from Buzz, because Buzz is not good, and I wish the staff were friendlier. But I'll be back for good lattes and the convenient location. read more

So...they don't have Splenda but I really enjoy going to this coffee shop. Let me say that the staff is really friendly. I normally get a coffee and a breakfast sandwich, which is absolutely delicious. I love the fact that they have Made In DC items inside the coffee shop. If you love coffee, lattes, espressos, etc. you have to check Cameo out. read more

April 2022 Update: Service has gotten much slower over the last three months, and espresso drinks are now hit or miss. Cameo was solid. I've had coffee here almost every day for two years, and in the last three months, you could see the decline in real time. Best guess is staff turnover but this is no longer a top-tier coffee shop. It's just too inconsistent. You're better off going to Peregrine a few blocks away if you want an espresso-based drink. Still fine if you want a drip coffee, but awful otherwise. *The chai latte has gotten so wildly inconsistent that it's not even worth ordering anymore. Sad. read more

Cameo is a hidden gem of a coffee shop on Capital Hill. It's tucked inside the Roost, a multi-vendor food hall on the ground floor of the BlackBird apartments across the street from the Potomac Metro. I'm a coffee snob, and DC has some really good shops and some mediocre places. The lattes at Cameo are up to Italian standards: never bitter, always smooth, always the right temperature. Jordan and Jet and the rest of the staff are super friendly. Finally, Cameo, because it's tucked into a food court, has PLENTY of seating. You can always find a seat and a place to get your laptop up and running. And, they have several partner vendors offering really good breakfast sandwich fare. read more

indoor market feel that allows you recharge and get work done! The employees are very friendly in a familiar way within a community that is going thru transition. Perfect for singles and progressive families! Love it! :) mahalo. read more

Cameo - dirty chai latte with oat milk reading one of my favorites! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good easy coffee shop that isn't too busy and also isn't that expensive. Cute set up and the drinks are always good for that caffeine buzz. Also good pastries and desserts. read more

This place has one of the best coffee at Capitol Hill, the service is fast and friendly, the pastries are fresh and delicious read more

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Delicious oatmilk latte solidified to me that the beans they're using are really smooth and full bodied. I asked for it extra hot and they obliged. Beautiful design and beautiful space to escape to. I was sad to see that there was already a lot of wear and tear on the seating and tables and it appeared as though there hadn't been a comprehensive cleaning crew that cleaned out the roost where the coffee shop is housed.... Hope they get that all pulled together ! read more

My fav neighbor cafe, usually hit it up weekend mornings. The weekend morning crew of Kenya, Jordan, and Jet are the best and oftentimes start my drink as soon as they see me walk in. The coffee is good and I like all the pastries I have tried there. read more

Here's the kind of place Cameo is: this morning I smacked my mocha across the table (call it Zoom-related enthusiasm). I went to the counter and asked Nick (he's the red-haired guy) for a few napkins. He brought a wet rag over to my table, wiped up my caffeinated crime, and then brought me a new mocha, no charge. I've had similarly positive experiences with others behind the Cameo counter. Everyone provides excellent customer service. Oh yes--the coffee, tea, slushies, and pastries are all excellent, too. read more

I mean I only drink coffee from 5 star establishments so that's the review. Staff is cool too. Thanks guys!

I'm very glad to have Cameo in the neighborhood. Hill East needed a solid coffee shop. My oat mocha was good as was the service, but it's disappointing they have no gluten free pastries or sweets. Most of the other spots around Capitol Hill have at least 1-2 GF pastry options for their Celiac or gluten intolerant customers. I hope to see them expand their offerings to be a bit more inclusive!! read more

Great coffee! It's some of the best in the Capitol Hill/Eastern Market area. The staff is nice and the decor is cool - so glad to have them in the neighborhood! read more

This is a weighted average of 5 stars for ambiance and setting, but 2 for the coffee itself. It pains me to give a lousy review during Covid but I am hopeful it can improve. The setting is awesome: the cafe is also a Shop-Made-in-DC store that sells local crafts and artsy goods. The store has a pretty impressive section essentially dedicated to RBG portraits on everything from greeting cards to tea towels. It's located inside the new "The Roost" industrial-chic food hall, where you can get silly-fancy poutine and pawpaw mezcal cocktails (check and check, recommend both). The seating everywhere is inviting and spacious. As for the coffee, meh. I've been here about four or five times for coffee and it's been really, bizarrely slow whether there are 2-3 people waiting ahead of me or even when I'm the only one. I waited about 20 minutes once for them to brew a fresh batch of iced coffee. Then they gave me the iced coffee and it was lukewarm dirty water because they had just cooled down the freshly-made coffee with a ton of ice. That was undrinkable, but they kindly replaced it with something a little less diluted. Other times, the coffee has been fine, but not excellent. $4 is a lot for an o-kay cappuccino! For the price they charge, it should be top-notch. Otherwise, maybe charge $3.60 , the Capitol Hill consensus rate? (Comparing with nearby Hype Cafe, Ebenezer, and Peregrine.) Final note: The Pullman seeded sourdough loaf they sell at the counter is awesome, very large, lasts a long time, fun for the whole family. read more

Employees are super sweet and the coffee and pastries are great! I am a frequent customer and am never disappointed. I was even given a card that would eventually give me a free coffee and the employee (didn't catch his name unfortunately) included four days already since I frequent Cameo a lot, so sweet! I love this place. Thanks to all for amazing service. read more

Delicious almond croissant!! Glad there's another coffee shop option in the neighborhood, will def be back.

As a patron of cafes all around the city I genuinely enjoy the calming and tranquil environment of cafes. They tend to be a place of positivity and gathering, and a place where I am able to escape the hectic rat race that tends to be our beautiful city of DC. Unfortunately this was just the opposite with my first time ever going to Cameo. The space is large and quite appealing with its assorted food stands and large windows allowing for a pleasant amount of sunshine and people watching. When I entered around 11am (3/30/22) I was greeted by a slightly timid but pleasant barista that seemed to be working exclusively at register. Once I ordered I was instructed to swing around the other side of the cafe where the espresso machine was located. I was immediately engulfed in a loud and quite vehemently vocal group of baristas manning the espresso machine complaining about the space and their displeasure in working at this establishment. They were clearly audible from across the cafe and was completely unprofessional and quite disturbing for me and I'm sure the other guests. Using phrases such as "This place doesn't have it together, or this company is garbage" really affected my experience there and definitely made it so that I have no interest in returning. The worst part about this was I noticed the one individual who was helping me at register being totally ostracized and put in this super awkward place where she felt like she needed to be as far away as possible. This looked like an incredibly difficult work environment and I wish her the best of luck. All in all coffee was decent and space was nice and the one register girl was lovely hence the extra star but I will not be coming back due to the blatant disregard for customer service and professionalism. read more

We just left Cameo and the cashier was so snarky. She rolled her eyes when we asked if the breakfast sandwiches were available (since the other Roost bays aren't open until lunchtime it's not always clear). She finally said that they were available and had been for years. What? Then she said that all we had to do was order with her and then go to the Red Apron bay to retrieve it ourselves. That's not intuitive, so it's not crazy to ask about the process. She acted very frustrated when we opted to change a beverage from hot to iced in the same breath. They hadn't even sent the order to the barista yet. When we said "thank you" she just stared at us until we said it again and she appeared forced to acknowledge it. It was the weirdest energy. The barista who crafted the actual beverages was very nice and professional, but to be confronted with such attitude first thing in the morning? All we wanted was a peaceful start to our day. Down with sanctimonious snark! read more

It's so expensive, and the first time I went there I got a lopsided muffin and they gave me black chai instead of a chai latte. That was like on opening day though and the second time it was fine! I would love it if they carried almond milk, and if they offered a larger size and lower prices. Like guyss Starbucks is 3 blocks away you got to try to keep up with the competition. read more