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    Childhood Cafe

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    CHILDHOOD CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Maya B.

    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.

    Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche; Cherry Blossom Latte
    Alli R.

    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!

    Cara S.

    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.

    Crème brûlée latte
    Khanh-Chau M.

    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.

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    Samantha G.

    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!

    Juhi T.

    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.

    Kaya E.

    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.

    Cold brew and burrito
    Ben D.

    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.

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    Kristin A.

    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.

    Gingerbread latte
    Brittany M.

    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.

    Kristi W.

    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!

    Matcha Latte
    Khoa L.

    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!

    Austin G.

    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.

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