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    4.0 (76 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Rumit P.

    The service was good. I ordered ahead on the app a pumpkin bread with icing to go. This location is huge and busy! Best to order in advance and pick up. It took 15 minutes from order placed to order completion. The staff were friendly. I'd come back, especially with all the ample seating and free Wifi. There is a nearby lot you could park at or opt for street parking.

    John Q.

    This cafe is the best hangout place on this side of town. It's even better when you can find a table and chair! I got here right at 10am for my daily cappuccino and the service was awesome as usual, but finding a place to sit and chill wasn't so easy. This place is huge compared to some of their other places in the city, but still its usually jam packed led in the mornings. Soon enough though I found a spot at the cafe bar and proceeded to open my laptop and check emails. It's really chill here, and everyone here is super nice. On days when it's not so hot and humid, it's also fun to take a seat outside. They also make a kicking expresso, and their regular coffee is also good.

    Sarah B.

    Always great to come here! I'm such a fan of this place. So comfy and a place to gather and shoot the breeze or do your homework! Get the Cherry blossom cold brew in season! It tastes like strawberry new quick milk!

    My order. It's seriously perfect.
    Ven S.

    This is my second visit to this Compass Coffee. Honestly I was already very much looking forward to make this stop. It is very convenient for me that they stay open until 6 pm as I have much writing to do after work. The open area inside is very spacious for a coffee shop and there is plenty of seating. Other patrons seem to be taking advantage of the ambience and thus they are taking time reading or using their laptops while delicious coffee is enjoyed. I did not have to wait long in line after stepping in. The young woman who took my order for an iced quad breve mocha was very kind and polite and professional. The coffee is very good here and I also see that they offer a nice selection of pastries. The restrooms are clean as well! I'll be coming back for certain.

    Our dogs greeting me and expecting biscuits from Compass Coffee.
    Moe L.

    I frequently stop at the Spring Valley location which has good people, good coffee, good service, and good ambiance. In addition to yummy treats for adults and children, the store always has a supply of biscuits for dogs at the counter. There are dogs parked outside the store every day while their mum or dad gets coffee. I take the biscuits to go as our dogs are at home.

    Almond butter latte - delicious!!
    Mary W.

    The Almond Butter Latte is a must have! I have never been able to drink any coffee without any sweetener - until I met the Almond Butter Latte at Compass. So. Good!! I also enjoy the cold brews and matcha latte but the almond butter latte is in a class of its own. The baristas and staff are so friendly, so warm and always entertain my requests for drink referrals. The shop itself is large with plenty of seating, clean bathrooms and plenty of parking out front. Best coffee in the city, hands down.

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    Leslie A.

    Great coffee, nice ample sitting inside, and reasonable outside. Very friendly employees. It's a good experience, we come back almost daily.

    Cherry Blossom Cold Brew
    Vivian H.

    Honestly pretty disappointed in Compass Coffee. For how popular and well known they are, I was not impressed with the coffee here. I got the Cherry Blossom Cold Brew, which considering it's advertised as a cold brew, had minimal, if any coffee in it. It also definitely does not look like the advertised photos. If I wanted strawberry milk, I would have gotten this drink. My partner got the honey lavender latte and it was, again, minimal coffee and overly sugared. The shop is also very loud on weekends and not conducive to studying if that's what you're going for. However, decor was great and there was plenty seating and many outlets. Overall, great socializing spot, but if you want good coffee, look elsewhere.

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    5 years ago

    LOVE their cherry blossom cold brew! Expensive but reasonable for coffee in DC. Super friendly staff.

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    Amazing Coffee and Service. Love the Seasonal Coffee.

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    Cool vibes and amazing coffee- a little expensive. Wonderful selection of non-dairy milks. No food, just pastries. 10/10 recommend!

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    Great coffee! Love the place it's self and everyone is so friendly! One of the best coffee I have every had!

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    Best coffee in town! Friendliest Baristas around. Nitro cold brew is a hit and the classics are wonderful.

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    One of my all time favorite coffee shops. The gingerbread latte during the holiday season is amazing.

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    4.5(570 reviews)
    3.0 miGeorgetown
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    Long line, but definitely worth it. Came in on a rainy day and close to closing time (closes at 3pm…read moreon Sundays and Mondays), so one can imagine that the pastries were already swept. They were a few left, so we got an orange blossom oat toffee cookie. It was perfectly balanced with floral notes, tanginess from the orange, and caramel-y sweetness from the toffee. We also appreciated the lattes: halawa honey and baklawa mocha. Never thought to add tahini to my coffee (halawa) and the rose and orange blossom notes were nice touches to the baklawa mocha. You may add sweetener yourself to get it to your preferred level of sweetness. I definitely would love to come back, particularly early, to be able to sit down, relax, and have a slow meal with a latte and a book. (That and to see more variety at the pastry window!!)

    Came here with a friend to do some work in a different setting. Definitely super crowded and can…read moreget very loud indoors. There's a lot of seating indoors but can be a little hard if you're looking for a quieter atmosphere. They also have a couple of seats outdoors. The pastries were almost barren/nearly sold out, but definitely saw and have had previously the chicken shawarma pita sandwich which was delicious! This time I ordered the Halawa Honey which was a bit too sweet, but it was a nice twist of flavor and you could taste the tahini. My friend ordered the Baklawa Mocha which was a little too icy and I felt had too much milk. It drowned out the other flavors which was a bit disappointing.

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    So yes, I fell for the social media hype and made my way to Yellow... only to be greeted by a line…read morethat looked like it required a boarding pass. Hard pass. I genuinely think social media has us all in a chokehold--one place goes viral and suddenly perfectly good spots nearby are just... ignored. Thankfully, I have zero FOMO, so I pivoted and walked into this place instead. Best decision. It was busy--don't get me wrong--but in a normal, "weekend brunch rush" kind of way. Not the "wait an hour to prove a point to Instagram" kind of chaos. We grabbed a cold brew, a pain suisse, and a croque monsieur. Everything was reasonably priced, and more importantly, everything looked (and tasted) ridiculously good. The backyard? Genuinely stunning. The kind of aesthetic that people think they're getting in those viral spots. We grabbed a couple of chairs, soaked it all in, and ended up having a really beautiful, relaxed brunch. They've got water stations, the staff is happy to walk you through the menu if you need it--just an overall easy, pleasant experience. Honestly, unless your main goal is to tell people you went to the Georgetown hotspot of the week, skip the hype and come here. If your goal is actually good food and a great vibe, this place delivers.

    Not nearly as good as it used to be. Pate was bland…read more Totally flavorless. Served with no mustard or cornichon. Even the opera cake also disappointing.. Sorry to see this busy, expensive Georgetown cafe going down hill.

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    Chill Zone - Stir Fried Egg Noodle (Xao Mem)

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    4.5(374 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    So I popped in with a friend (right before closing) and I wish I wish I WISH we arrived sooner! The…read morestaff (especially the woman who took our order) were friendly and efficient despite the last minute rush. The vibes were everything and you could come with a few people or even solo and enjoy a book, some pho, decor that honors anything and everything chill, and one of their deliciously addictive egg coffees. Yes, you read that correctly, EGG coffee. Iced Egg Coffee, to be more specific. It's sweet, satisfying, refreshing, and you'll want it again and again. The amount of times I've tried to mimic this at home is downright embarrassing...which means that another trip is in order! I have my eye on the Toffee Milk, Saigonese Shake, and Artichoke Refresher. The menu honors traditional Vietnamese fare and fusion, so everyone can find something to enjoy :D Would I come back? Definitely, and I'm bringing everyone. Well, 3 others, because that's all I can fit in my car; but I'm telling everyone :D Enjoy!

    A customer for years - Chill Zone is a great little gem on Harrison St, tucked away just off the…read moreside of the Safeway. It's become a favorite spot for my daughter and me, and we've even hosted several hangouts for her friends there. It's the perfect low-key environment for a small group. The interior has a great vibe; kids (and likely plenty of adults) love making the origami cranes that decorate the room. My daughter and her friends always head straight for the traditional seating area with the pillows on the floor, though there are plenty of regular tables if you prefer the standard setup. On the menu, the Beef Banh Mi is a standout. It's easily the best you'll find in this part of town without making the trek out to the Eden Center. The meat is juicy, the roll is excellent, and they offer it with or without an egg. The secret stars of the menu, however, are the basil fries. They are excellent and come with a fantastic house-made dipping sauce that pulls it all together. While my daughter is the boba fan of the duo, I stick to the coffee and smoothies. Just be cautious with the Vietnamese coffee--if you aren't a seasoned veteran, that caffeine kick will have your heart racing for hours. The staff is consistently fast, friendly, and efficient. It's a local neighborhood staple that we'll keep coming back to. My only complaint is that they are not a coffee shop for early AM!

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    4.0(57 reviews)
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    I went to this place before it became hunter-M. We went to it when it was called Seoul. I took my 7…read moreyear old son here and we had a fun time. The reason I gave two stars is because the employee who had the same name as the other guy but worked the mid shift was a complete A-hole. It took me like 25 minutes to log into a game because nothing was updated. I asked him to credit my account ( which normally they do out of courtesy with games not being updated ) he refused. I spoke to him after adding more money that we were just going to go home and he refused to cut off or add more time. He actually gave me a huge attitude like I was asking him to slap his own momma. At one point I was trying to buy an energy drink and he went missing for a solid 10 minutes. Also I was mid game and there's only one warning before your entire game shuts off. Besides this kid Who ruined my time, the computers are nice. Erik the owner has reached out and since then has taken care of a customer who will be back! The best part about is whenever I come back I always go with a few friends. Thanks again Eric!

    I'm a semi-pro Starcraft II player and I'm happy with the experience. Most esports games are…read morealready pre loaded, the internet is fast, and the PCs are quite nice. My machine had an RTX 3090. The keyboards are kind of rubbish membrane boards but that's to be expected. Bring your keyboard. The staff is friendly, and they are open 24/7. If you have a tournament to play or you just want to hang out with friends or kill some time at any hour, give it a try! It's not super expensive and there's Korean snacks, energy drinks, and packaged ramen + a microwave so you can decide whether it's worth it for you compared to gaming at your home setup.

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