Compass is a DC area chain and I'm here for it. I get a coffee from them every morning when I'm in DC. The almond butter latte is like unicorns and rainbows in a cup. That's how delicious it is. The mocha espresso latte is freaking incredible too. However, my absolute favorite is the orange blossom latte (iced). It is mind-blowing. They have a pretty great coffee menu and sell pastries and brekkie sandwiches as well. read more

Great experience, super friendly, quick service. Ordered a vanilla oat latte and it is so yummy. The flavor and creamy texture was exactly what I was looking for. Also, the temperature was perfect for sipping when it came out. I didn't have to worry about burning my tongue with a piping hot drink. Aloved that I could just enjoy it right away. What more could I ask for?! Love how spacious this cafe is, lots of areas to hang out, chat, or work. Lots of pastries, coffees, and cups to buy and take home! read more

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Delicious and hand crafted coffee made by Carlos! PSL YUM! Quick and simple. Clean and cool inside.

4.5/5 Good coffee and quick breakfasts! This shop is across from the convention center and has a good plethora of options to get your caffeine fix. I love how there's no extra charge for alternative milks. I got the hot almond butter latte with oat milk and a chicken sausage breakfast sandwich. The latte was super smooth, rich and the perfect drink for a chilly morning. I loved the combo of almond butter with espresso and it was just lightly sweet which was perfect for me. The sandwich was also quite good, with juicy sausage, soft egg, and lightly toasted sandwich bread. While it wasn't my first choice since the egg bites they had weren't thawed out yet, it was a very good alternative. I'd get both the latte and sandwich again. Service was friendly and it did take a little longer than expected for our drinks but that was due to a large order that was placed before ours. read more

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Compass Coffee was my go-to spot whenever I visited DC! I had to stop by during this trip to check out their fall/winter and holiday specials. I got the maple latte. The espresso and milk ratio was great but the maple flavors were very very subtle. The Bethlehem bar was packed with a variety of nuts and chocolate on top of a crunchy layer of granola. It was sweet as expected but a little hard to break in chunks to eat. This location was spacious and with great lighting. Staff were friendly on a Monday morning. I'd be curious to check out their other seasonal drinks the next time I'm in town! read more

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Popped in to try the Cherry Blossom Specials. The shop was giving samples of their Cherry cold brew with foam and it was delicious. We preferred a Cherry Blossom latte and a Cherry blended drink sans the coffee in that one. Both drinks were delicious! The latte was smoothie and had the perfect ratio of coffee to milk. The blended drink was also delicious even without the coffee. It was thick and milky, almost like a cherry shake. The place was cute and was decked out in Cherry decor because of the blossoms. The store was clean and the staff was super friendly. The service was quick and there was plenty of space to sit and enjoy our beverages. The shop also sells specialty coffees including the cherry blossom special edition coffees. Enjoy! read more

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The strawberry machan is one of my favorites, aside from the usual capuchino that I order more frequently. Their coconut iced latte is also a good drink from here. This store is usually pretty busy and most of the people in here are ordering to-go. There's very little seating, and the chairs are cramped together and solid wood which is not the most comfortable. So if you're a digital nomad looking for a place to work, this probably isn't the best place for that. The people working here are cool, and they've always gotten my drink order right. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Compass Coffee was fine. Service was ok. The two employees seemed more interested in talking to each other than interacting with me. Once I ordered, this changed. The man making my drink began talking to me a bit about my drink choice. The Maple Cold Brew I ordered was, again, just ok. I was expecting more as the drink ingredients were similar to one of my favorite coffee drinks I've ever had. This one wasn't that. I took a mocha to go for my wife. She enjoyed it a lot. She said "it was one of the better ones I've had in DC". Price wise Compass was comparable to other coffee shops I've visited in DC. read more

Compass Coffee - My Cold Brew - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Their coffee is good but probably a little overrated! They are trying to keep up with the big chains and have a ton of offerings now. Service has always been good when I go! read more

Good coffee that is inching that green giant. Serves baked goods, teas, the usual fare. Service is good. Ambiance is good. Verdict - sure, I'd return here for some coffee. read more

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Saw the sign that they have really good coffee, so I had to try. I got a caramel iced latte and I actually really liked it. I would get a coffee from there again. Would choose them any day over Dunkin read more

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This is one of my favorite locations! It's spacious, clean, and well maintained. The crew members are always friendly. They have an array of pastries. Their rewards program is superb. If you don't go there for a few weeks, they pop a $5 reward on your account (free to join and easy to collect points) as a comeback offer. There is a handicap ramp at the entrance. The center of the coffees hop has condiments and trash bins, and there is seating along the window. My favorite spot is the corner nook or the space at the far back, but the area in the rear is next to the bathroom. The bathroom has a coded lock that you have to ask the barista for. They're currently running a cherry blossom beverage that I plan to try on my next visit! If you sign up for their loyalty account, you get the equivalent of five $5 pastries, which is incredibly generous! read more

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I tried their chai tea, latte, and liked it. The coffee smelled really really good so I'm sure that would also be nice. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had to find a good coffee place while visiting, and Compass Coffee hit the spot! Convenient locations and local to D.C., this coffee shop has something for everyone - your simple black coffee and espresso to bright and colorful creamy, seasonal drinks (e.g., a cherry blossom latte). Service was quick and easy - order at the counter and pay, and your baristas will carefully craft your drinks. It's a cute coffee shop with seating spaces and bright lighting. Lots of items for sale, and a small breakfast menu (sandwiches) along with pastries are available as well. The almond butter latte was creamy and smooth. Had the perfect flavor and was well balanced without being too milky or too sweet! read more

Compass Coffee - Cappuccino (left), iced almond butter latte (right) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The drinks are bad, ambiance is corny. Equivalent to dunkin donuts (derogatory). This company is pushing out actual artisan coffee shops that make delicious drinks and have interesting baristas. Free DC from its clutches - please!! It's soooo mid and sooo sterile suburban Disney no soul shopping mall garbage. I also feel an eerie corporate abuse vibe because the employees seemed either fake enthusiastic or scared to say anything real when I had questions about what was good on the menu. read more

I've already raved about Compass Coffee in a review for a different location but I can't help but spread the love here as well. I am not in DC often but I love knowing where to find a GREAT cup of coffee in this city! And they were literally everywhere. I walked around on my one morning off for a few hours and saw them every few blocks. I barely had to map directions to them I was so sure I would come across one. Quick highlight reel: good coffee bright and clean shop fast little plants in their coffee cans all over! I am definitely not a chain gal, but I am pretty sold on Compass. ~End of rave~ read more

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Love that this spot is just off the blue line metro! Service was fast, and they got the order just as I requested -- a decaf lavender iced latte. For $7 it was a little high end, but the quality was there. There's a good amount of seating inside, and natural lighting. My meet up was in a corner of the store, and I truly enjoyed the convenience. Food wise, there wasn't too much to offer, so I went there hungry and came home hungry. read more

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Fantastic coffee! An iced Vanilla Latte was our favorite! Cappuccino was delicious as well! Small interior with very few food choices, but a hit just the same. read more

Compass Coffee - Cappuccino & Vanilla Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really good coffee and excellent pastries. I had the chive cheddar scone. It was fantastic. Sydney helped me. She was very knowledgeable about the pastries coffee drink really enjoyed my coffee on my pastry and my way wife loved everything she had.Too. read more

This is a cute, trendy place where I mostly female customers. Lol. Most all the baristas were women in there too! There's two different ordering counters, but only one was being used when I came in the morning. There were lots of people sitting in here chatting. A good number waiting for drinks, but not much of a line. I got the lavender latte with oat milk. It was a little over $5 for a medium. These are flat white type lattes, so they give you an extra shot of espresso which I like. It's got a lot of natural light coming in from all these windows and a neutral color palette. They've got matcha and tumeric lattes. Their menu is pretty small though, but I'm sure people like the simplicity. My latte was pretty good. The lavender has a nice flavor. read more

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A pretty solid chain location, with plenty of seating and people watching. There was only one lady working, but she got my order out fast. Coffee was tasty and that's what's important. read more

The sweet young lady with the green hair was very charming and had some good recommendations on what coffee to get. There was a homeless person sleeping inside though which brings my rating down to 4. read more

My fave coffee place in DC. Great cold brew, friendly staff and a good espresso - everyone in here seems to be ordering iced drinks today & there's some pretty new fruity ones but I'm sticking w their fab cappuccino read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee capsules for you & treats for doggo - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

All of a sudden, Compass Coffee is on my radar. This location is on K Street. There is fun, but limited seating. In the winter, the sun probably feels great. In the summer, the brightness is noticeable by the window seats. This location seems popular. It is a to go choice for people working downtown or those wanting to grab something light. It is pricier than grabbing something from CVS or Walgreens. The employees are nice. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Okay, so let me begin by saying I'm not an avid coffee drinker. For those that are still reading this review despite that blasphemy (thanks and much love), I will say Compass is legit! As a caffeinated rookie, I first got into the Vanilla Cream Cold Brew. That drink is on point. Since then I've gotten holiday seasonal (Gingerbread Latte) and am currently obsessed with the Turmeric Honey Latte. Yaaas! As for the vibe, my dear friend introduced me into Compass describes it as Apple store meets coffeehouse. I'd say its modern coffeeshop vibes. Just roll with it, haha. Service is quick by my estimation and in a central area near Franklin Square and McPherson Square. read more

Compass Coffee - Latte loveliness - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have stopped at this Compass location for nearly three years and usually appreciate the service and coffee. As of late, however, the coffee has been inconsistent. Last week the espresso tasted rather burnt and this week my iced caramel late seemed to have congealed syrup at the bottom that was not mixed inappropriately to the drink. I think they have been hiring new folks/training so perhaps this is a consequence of that, but it's a little sad to not have this staple as a staple anymore on my walk into my office. read more

Best coffee in the city- hands down. These boys are genius' with where they get their beans from.... They're coffee is always creamy and cocoa-y / smooth and full bodied without having any acidity or burnt taste left behind ! Service is always amazing and the pride is felt in their staff... seriously addictive ... PLEASE make your way to cap hill / SE !!! read more

Compass Coffee - Almond milk latte and revol keto treats - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was great. I got a reasonably priced Pelegrino drink, and on a hot day also a generous free cup ice water. Coming from MoCo where shops have begun charging for water cups i was so refreshed to find i did not owe a cent for a drink of water. The street was very crowded, it was Pride, but the wait was short because they were so well-staffed. I'm not in this neighborhood often I'd return though for sure here and recommend it highly. It was like a pleasant comfortable lively little oasis next door to Franklin Park and McPherson Square Metro station. I left happy. read more

I was looking for a quiet place and good coffee, this place delivered both. I love coffee but I have reduced my coffee intake due to my health, so the coffee better be good when I drink it. I ordered the one that had turmeric and honey. It was great. This place was recommended by a friend. The only dissapoinment was the fact that they closed at 3pm. I needed more time to finish my work stuff. A great place to work. read more

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What a great spot! First off, the espresso was delicious. It has a distinctly different profile. Lots of nutty flavor and very smooth. No need to mix any syrup or cream with it. Lots of windows and natural light in this place and plenty of areas to sit. They have several choices of nitro cold brew on tap. Definitely want to try those next time. Apple Pay is available and makes it very easy to complete the transaction. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Compass Coffee is disputably DC's best coffee and indisputably the most expansive. Originating in Shaw, Compass continues to expand across the District including downtown. In recent years, they have opened several locations in downtown DC, but they are smaller shops designed for coffee on the go. That changed with the Eye Street location. This downtown location of Compass is spacious. Yes, it's designed for people who want coffee on the go having cash registers at each end of the coffee bar, but the many tables and two secret nooks of tables proves they encourage people to stay awhile. They make it easy with strong, free wifi. The menu itself is large. They have drip coffee in different roasts, specialty drinks from a nutella mocha to seasonal drinks. Their pastry shelves are full of croissants, kolaches, breads and their refrigerators stocked with yogurt, sandwiches, and other quick eats. The service is fast, efficient, and friendly and the prices are more affordable than other coffee shops (my quality latte was less than $4!). While other non-local coffee shops (I'm looking at you, NYC's Gregory's) are trying to hold a monopoly on downtown coffee, local Compass is already winning....by far! read more

When the guy taking your order is a complete Jack hass it really doesn't matter if the coffee is good or not because the whole experience is now ruined. read more

Compass Coffee - A very rude employee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great coffee shop. Their banana chocolate muffin was great although I wished they offered to warm them. Vanilla latte was good as well. I'll be back to try their other flavors. They have standard coffee options (expresso, latte, cappuccino, etc), tea, drip coffee, and unique flavors like a tumeric honey latte. The place has seating/tables/outlets if you need to do work, free WiFi and friendly staff. read more

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Great coffee with a ton of seating and outlets for a day full of studying! I got the almond butter latte, which was a unique flavor that actually tasted like it sounds (unfortunate isn't always the case). Would return! read more

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both me and my brother's gf are suffering in the DC area as my parents are not coffee drinkers, and mornings are a tough slog without my usual cuppa. while in the area, we decided that we really needed some brew, and hopped into compass. i decided to try the nitrogen cold brew, and it was velvety smooth and flavorful, as expected of this style. my brother's gf had not tried nitro before and was a bit surprised by the Guinness-like texture (also nitrogenated). i would like to try more of their offerings, and next time i'm in the DC area will be sure to make a stop. read more

Great coffee, upbeat environment. Ginger scone was dry but tasty... really appreciated it until this hair (?) appeared. This was not the "goodness" that I wanted to find baked in. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was in DC for work and decided to stop in since this was in the way. I'm a huge fan of cold brew coffee and theirs did not disappointment. I tried the regular cold brew and the pumpkin cream cold brew. The pumpkin cream cold brew was rich and creamy but still had the taste of coffee. It wasn't overly sweet. The service was great. The baristas were full of energy and welcoming even during a busy morning. They handle morning rushes well and have two lines that take orders and make drinks so even when it looks packed you're able to get in and out pretty quick. read more

I feel like we all treat Compass with kid gloves because they're "one of our own" aka a local coffee chain with a heartwarming origin story. However, that does not negate the fact that the coffee drinks and coffee are consistently just not good or barely acceptable - in flavor/taste, warmth, and pricing. It's overpriced for what it is, and the attitudes of staff at this location in particular are alarming. If you order more than one or two drinks (for a group order), the entire team will roll their eyes, sigh and grumble - even if it's just drip coffee for the whole order, or if you tip heavily. They won't even get you lids - just turn their backs and leave you with like six open paper cups of steaming coffee without a tray and act like it's the world's biggest burden to help you. They really want you to understand that THEY are doing YOU the favor of selling you their mediocre coffee. The only reason I went here so often in the past was out of convenience and what I felt was a moral obligation to support a local coffee chain started by a veteran, but sadly their drinks and snack selection is objectively terrible. Add that bad service on top of that and you just walk away cringing. Just let them self-destruct - don't go out of your way to buy coffee here. read more

The coffee is good, but some of the drinks are a bit too sweet. Pastries are great though. Also the prices are becoming obscene. I'd say there are plenty of better options (Dua) very nearby! read more

Compass I have the most love for you out of all the coffee shops in DC. Please never change and keep hiring the nicest people please!! If I don't start my day with an amazing cold brew or hot cardinal brew it's a bad day. This place just makes me happy and I haven't had one bad experience. It's delicious coffee, quick service, and yummy healthy snacks are available. Not much more I can ask.... read more

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