Loved everything about this whimsical cafe. The world needs more whimsy! From the cozy, low key location that is slightly tucked away to the creative drinks menu I felt a flurry of comfort blended with excitement as soon as I got here! I ordered the carrot cake iced latte (with cream cheese foam!) To be honest, I couldn't even tell the foam was flavored distinctively but I enjoyed the latte. I'm not too big on sweet drinks and this was light and balanced. I took a few minutes to enjoy my drink on the patio before heading out to my next destination, but look forward to my next visit! read more

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I had a delicious bacon and cheese quiche here while drinking the seasonal sea moss Ube matcha. The matcha was a bit weird, I think the sea moss throws it off, but I still enjoyed everything! I of course wish the spot was bigger, but there was seating inside for a Saturday which is nice. I'm not sure how much work you could get done here, I'd rather meet with a friend or spend some time relaxing alone. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Been here a couple of times. First time I had a very tasty sausage and veggie quiche. Nice and warm, single serving does fine for a quick and light breakfast. My wife enjoyed the chai teas, something I don't. Wish I could just get an iced green tea, but most places just do tea bags. People seem to like their coffee drinks as there were plenty being made. Made a little error in getting a bagel egg and cheese sandwich this last time. Forget how far away from NYC I was. Bagel was very flat and dull. Plenty of treats too, had and enjoyed an oat chocolate chip cookie. Nice and warm. Very good. Staff have been very friendly every time. read more

The vibes inside the cafe were immaculate. The throwback playlist took me right back to my childhood, as the cafe name implies. They have seating both inside and outside. Eight seats inside, and a full outdoor patio. I also lucked out with a parking spot nearby on the street. I also appreciate this cafe's location on a quiet, not so overwhelming street. Wide variety of drinks and food available. Had a hard time picking what to order! The quiche was good, though a little pricey at almost nine dollars. Tried the blueberry cobbler latte! I wished it was sweeter but that's a personal preference and the barista was happy to give me more syrup upon request. read more

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Their seasonal flavors are so good! I love the tomato and goat cheese quiche. They are usually very busy but always offer fast and friendly service. The inside is small with a few window barstools and the outside has ample seating with umbrellas. Can't wait to go back! read more

Childhood Cafe - Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche; Cherry Blossom Latte - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Childhood Cafe was pretty good! It offered a lot of options with plenty of homemade syrup options, but I found their coffee and syrup to taste a bit weak compared to what I would expect. The space is also tiny and the flow of the register to the cafe area seemed disjointed. There are probably about three places that make sense to sit in here, which was disappointing as we were trying to find a place to hang out until the rain died down on Sunday. The baristas were very nice and this is a place worth visiting. read more

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Eh, nothing impressed me too much about this place. I came in trying to order a latte, but had to wait a bit because the staff were in a corner gossiping. I got a crème brûlée latte which honestly just tasted like a regular latte. Nothing special; was kind of disappointed. I also did sit down here a bit at the seating in front of the windows - underneath the tables, it was somewhat dirty with hairs and dust. I'd love to try this spot again but these are kind of my expectations from my first visit. read more

Childhood Cafe - Crème brûlée latte - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Don't get me wrong espresso was really great and overall vibe was great in the cafe. Workers seems super overwhelmed since it was super super busy. Loved the pastry I got! Maybe would have a better experience if it was less crowded and hectic. Not a lot of seating options, and my tip is to know what you wanted before you go... Can't wait for the second location! read more

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Finally got around to trying Childhood Cafe. It's pretty small and has a more cozy atmosphere. The coffee and food options are decent. I wouldn't necessarily come here to spend hours and work, but it's a good place for a quick mid-day coffee or pastry on the go. It seems they change their drink specials depending on the season. I tried the breakfast sandwich which came with a hash brown and fried egg in it and thought it was filling, but it was reheated which didn't taste as fresh. If you order, I recommend adding hot sauce or ketchup for some extra flavor. The baristas seemed a bit overwhelmed as the cafe seems a bit understaffed? I asked if they could make a fresh sandwich and it was not received very well but it might have been because they were busy - just good to keep in mind. read more

Childhood Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Popped into childhood coffee after taking a Pilates class in the area. Here's what I loved, + toasted marshmallow latte iced - delicious and they had skim milk for it , $5 for a small + bacon quiche, I was never a fan of quiche but I am now. It was filling and tasted fresh, $8.50 + outdoor seating, about 8 tables and chairs ( some for 2 people, some for 4) + fall specialty menu sounds really good. Surprised there wasn't a pumpkin option + they have hot sauce What I didn't love as much, + lots of people were doing work so seats were kind of hard to come by outside + the baristas could be friendlier in my opinion + the WiFi was going in and out when outside I would visit again if I were in the area. Not sure that I would go out of my way. read more

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Got to visit this neighborhood place right off U street got a cold brew and breakfast burrito with spicy sausage both were good. They had good flavor and nice balance. The cold brew had a nice taste creamy and little bitterness. The breakfast burrito was nice and flavorful. It had fried potatoes in it that added some great flavor and texture. The sausage tasted good and had nice seasoning and heat level. The egg was tasty and light and had a nice pepper taste to them. The cheese in it a type of cheddar didn't blend as well with everything probably better to use a jack cheese since it has a similar profile to everything else. Service was great and nice. They served everything quickly and even though there was a big line they operated quickly. Inside and outside it is classic coffee house but has a big menu of drinks and pastries. read more

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I've always wanted to visit this location because they had an awesome menu which changes often. When I first got nearby, I had to drive around twice because I could not spot the location however, I was able to illegally park and run in and grab a drink again I love all of the unique flavors and options that they offer and I was happy to see that they have baked goods as well. I didn't get any baked goods, but I would definitely return to try whatever new flavor they will have for the month. The barista's were very friendly, and the inside was very clean. read more

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Stopped by today and got an oat gingerbread latte. It was good. Perfect balance of spice without being too sweet. It's a bit congested inside but the line seemed to move fast. Staff were friendly and got drinks out fast. read more

Childhood Cafe - Gingerbread latte - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Childhood cafe is one of my favorite coffee shops in Washington, DC. Located just on the border of DuPont and U Street, this new addition provides amazing coffee creations and breakfast snacks. I absolutely love their breakfast burritos - heads up they only are available on the weekend! They also have seasonal cold foams and syrups, the newest favorite of mine is the almond cookie cold brew. It definitely can get crowded and have a line on weekends, so I highly recommend going during the week day if you can. The outdoor patio is great during the Spring to Fall seasons as it offers a bit of shade and a spot to catch up with friends or work during the day. I definitely would recommend it! read more

Stumbled across this cafe while on U street and decided to try out a matcha. My service was good and the ambiance is super relaxed in there. I love affirmations and had to sign the wall full of them! They havepastries, too, but I came later in the day and they were sold out. While my matcha was NOT good and I would never order it from there again, I would try their regular coffee drinks in the future. Not everyone does matcha well and that's okay. Im kind of a matcha snob, esp since I make my own at home, too. They have some tables outside to sit and enjoy your order. Parking is street, of course. Pricing was on par for the area. If it wasnt for my matcha, this would have been five stars but the rest of the positive makes it four easily! read more

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I've ordered a dirty chai and the banana latte. Dirty chai: sweet & cinnamon-y. Banana latte: very verrrry mild on the banana (almost undetectable) but props for the innovative and quirky speciality drinks. Crowded but service was quick and staff was welcoming- it was clear that Childhood Cafe is the "local neighborhood coffee shop" to many! read more

Literally such a cute cafe! Their matcha was just perfect to grab on the go. They have amazing music taste and it's a great place to stop by with your friends for coffee or tea! read more

Childhood Cafe - Matcha Latte - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's hard to replace a beloved cafe. (ThreeFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar was in their space.) The inside looks the same. It's cozy with window seating, wall seating, and an outdoor front patio. Childhood Cafe has a large coffee menu and lots of pastry and food options. I ordered the pistachio latte and the sausage and mushroom quiche. The quiche hit the spot and the barista warmed it for me. However, the pistachio latte was just average. They have a jug of ice water out for visitors, which is appreciated. read more

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So many unique drink options to choose from and I love that fresh baked goods were available. It was quite busy when I went but service was quick. I opted for the Banana bread latte. I'm not a big latte fan so I requested less milk in mine. The coffee was not very good, it had a burnt taste and I could tell the coffee beans were not roasted well. When I got home I added more milk to my drink and it tasted MUCH better. The croissant French toast was good, no complaints there. I think this is a good spot to hang and catch up with friends but I wouldn't come for coffee again. read more

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Black salted maple matcha (seasonal) This was good. Make sure to shake the drink though or you might get a heavy dose of salt in the mouth. read more

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Mixed feelings on today's jaunt to Childhood Cafe. They have an expansive drink menu and plenty of pastries and sandwiches but no vegan food options, only gluten free. I would like it if they had at least one--banana bread is an easy compromise. Only one bathroom. No WiFi. Outdoor seating was nice, it's a cute area, but the table I used was broken and wiggly. I got a pistachio latte and it was fine, though really just passable. Pricing was reasonable for the area. read more

Childhood Cafe - Pistachio latte w oat milk - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Someone bought me a brown sugar, oat milk latte from here once and it was delicious. It was exactly what I wanted and needed. However, I have been back since and was a little bit underwhelmed. I ordered the banana bread latte from here two times since that visit. The first time, I thought it was a fluke or a one off because it wasn't very good and there were like chunks in my coffee. It happened again the second time. Also, the quiche here is not very good at all. And it's definitely not worth the price. I've also had the chocolate chocolate chip muffin and it's fine, but it's not as good as some other bakeries I've been to nearby. This is a fine local alternative to a Starbucks, but it's definitely not my favorite local shop. Service was fine. The vibe inside is very casual and very local. It's definitely a small place that looks like somebody converted part of their house into a coffee shop. I'll probably come back when I'm in the area, but it's not that deep. Also, the lines can get very long here and they do take quite a bit to fulfill orders. read more

Came on a Wednesday a little before 5pm. No line when I arrived but the shop filled up quickly with a few people stopping in during my time. When it's busy I imagine wait times are long so be prepared! The cafe is really cute and very small. There are about 8 seats alongside two bars, though I'd say only 2 people could sit at each comfortably. There is however a very spacious patio to sit! Really dynamic and innovative drink menu with a lot of interesting and different flavors. I opted for the strawberry pop tart latte and the strawberry pop tart pastry. Hard to rate the latte overall because as a basic latte it was great. The coffee really came thru and the flavor was robust. The "strawberry pop tart" element of the latte totally seemed to be missing for me. There were maybe 2 slurps of some strawberry puree in the drink, otherwise the latte isn't made with any kind of syrup so once I drank the puree at the bottom I really just had a regular latte with whipped cream on it. Definitely makes me question if their other latte flavors deliver because that one was a huge letdown even though I did really enjoy the plain latte overall. With more strawberry, I imagine it'd be pretty good but I was surprised by the total lack of strawberry flavor. The strawberry poptart pastry however slapped! Even at the end of the day it still tasted relatively fresh. Not too sweet and light and airy -- really great pastry especially with coffee. Service was friendly and quick. Seems like a nice neighborhood spot and a nice place to hang on the patio. Would definitely come back if in the area. Even though I'm not sure if the many different latte flavors actually live up to their creativity, I at least know I can get a good plain latte here! read more

While in town for a conference, I did my best researching cafes. I was so so so glad to have come across this spot! The girls working were helpful when I was ordering. I ordered the strawberry poptart latte that was one of the featured items on the chalkboard inside. I looked over several of their bakery options and landed on the raspberry loaf with lemon glaze. There are a few seats inside and more tables out front to sit. I sat inside by the window with a nice view of the plants and outside. My bakery item was provided right about, and it only took a few minutes for the latte. First off, the presentation of the strawberry poptart latte was gorgeous and OMG SO GOOD. The drink looked like a poptart and had a good amount of strawberry flavor. The raspberry loaf was scrumptious! I liked the raspberries throughout. Great neighborhood cafe. read more

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This cafe was PACKED when I went on a Saturday morning, but the service was efficient and friendly despite the crowd. It's small inside, but has a nice little patio and I could imagine would be great for some workday coffee. I enjoyed the latte I had - simple but not too sweet - and I was obsessed with the gluten free chocolate chip pumpkin bread they had. Always fun to find a cafe offering gluten free options, and I will definitely be back! read more

Stumbled into this cute cafe! Lots of outdoor seating and a very small indoor area. They have insane pastry options. I will go here again to sample pastries. The pumpkin bread was amazing and the iced latte was great. I was honestly shocked this neighborhood spot didn't have a big line. All the pastries & breakfast sandwiches are cooked on site - which made them so fresh. Service was fast and super friendly. Will be back! read more

I wanna go back for their coffee, it was sooo good and was a good price. I got the smores latte cold. The muffin was good too but just an average muffin. read more

Childhood Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Place was packed with multiple people hard at work with their faces glued to a laptop screen. Very busy place. Barista (male) was sassy and witty which gave the place some character. The brown iced coffee tastes the same way it does at any other coffee shop. Was pretty good. The muffin was dry and tasted like dirt but I liked the chocolate bites in it. Wish we'd get a plate because it leaves many crumbs. My friend liked her matcha better here than at the Coupe. Would definitely be down to come back again but try something different. Wish they'd have their pastries served warm. Hopefully they can look towards doing that in the future because the business seems very successful. Lots of seating. Lovely neighborhood. read more

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Tasty coffee and an adorable, quaint cafe! My friend and I ventured to Childhood Cafe on a Saturday morning in need of coffee and pastry, I ordered a Shaken Espresso - it was strong and perfectly creamy. I also enjoyed a flaky vegetable quiche that was loaded with a variety of veggies. So tasty! The service was speedy and kind. Happy I also got a place to fill my water up. Cannot wait to visit again soon! read more

Childhood Cafe - Vegetable Quiche - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cute cafe! Lots of seating outside but not a ton of space indoors. The staff was kind and answered all of our questions. The coffee cake was amazing-- great texture and moist. I got the brown sugar latte and it was really good. Very sweet read more

decent coffee, tons of flavors, nice selection of pastries and we enjoyed what we tried. Nice neighborhood lowkey coffee spot, some seating inside and a nice patio out front read more

Cute little coffee shop with some really unique drinks and delicious pastries! Compared to a lot of coffee places in DC the prices are also pretty reasonable. Definitely preferred the iced pistachio latte over the strawberry poptart but I know lots of people liked the strawberry latte. Baristas are friendly and welcoming. A super great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Love this place in the heart of DC! Lots of drink and food options depending on what you are in the mood for. Jane was wonderful!

Super cute new cafe in the neighborhood. So happy to have a local option on this side of 17th street. Everyone who works here is very friendly and you get your items quickly. They have great outdoor space and a few spots inside. I look forward to trying their lemonades and other specials. Their pastries look great. Coffee is delicious and cheaper than Starbucks. read more

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Really cute, and AMAZING pastries. The one problem is that they never seem to have enough people working, leading to long lines and frustration. read more

Childhood Cafe - Picture of the pastries at Childhood - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pretty neat concept! I got the strawberry pop tart and it was not too strawberry-y. But pastries were pretty good. Service was good and the seating was pretty good as well, there's more outdoor seating than indoor. Not many of the reviews mention wifi but they do have it! Inside it just seems like another coffee shop in terms of ambiance and atmosphere! read more

Childhood Cafe - Strawberry poptart latte and lemon poppy seed muffin - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious food and coffee!! Definitely get a latte and a quiche. They have outside seating! read more

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Loved the ambience and the ube matcha I got here. I could tell the matcha was of premium quality. Just the blend of the matcha with the ube was absolutely fantastic and well done. I also got a blueberry pop tart here and I can easily say it's one of the best pop tarts I've ever had. I think it's safe to recommend both of these items! read more

Childhood Cafe - Ube Matcha - Themed Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ok first of all, their quiches are amazing! Get some! Next, the parking is easy around this area. Both times I visited, I found parking right away. Lastly, they have such a fun selection of drinks. Highly recommend. read more

Fantastic baked food (pop tarts) and coffee drinks and the location is small but has a huge patio. Super clean and friendly neighborhood spot. The service is always great too (recommend their dirty chai lattes). read more

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