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    Compass Coffee

    4.2 (89 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Warm croissant
    Lydia V.

    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!

    Drew S.

    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.

    My Cold Brew
    Joel H.

    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.

    Caramel Latte
    Ashton F.

    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

    The lab
    Rob C.

    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.

    Eisha K.

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

    $5 comeback offer
    Rumit P.

    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!

    Cappuccino (left), iced almond butter latte (right)
    Kara M.

    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!

    Cappuccino & Vanilla Latte

    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.

    Americano
    Katarina L.

    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~

    Chelsea A.

    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.

    Coffee capsules for you & treats for doggo
    Neleh H.

    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

    The bar
    Saphace A.

    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.

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    Tons of natural light and seating directly across from the McPherson Square metro.

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    I ordered a mocha and it was awesome the staff was very helpful and friendly they will help you to pick your favorite coffee

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    4.8(211 reviews)
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    Top marks! Got there right at opening and there was a bit of a line but nothing too bad. We grabbed…read morea pistachio croissant, a savory za'atar gruyere pastry, and a blueberry danish. All the pastry was delightfully flaky and appropriately filled. Pistachio croissant was dancing on the edge of being a bit too sweet but went very well with my latte. Latte and cappuccino were nothing to write home about, potentially underextracted as there wasn't too much flavor coming through. Totally inoffensive and wouldn't hesitate to get another espresso drink if we were grabbing pastries again. Nice quaint limited outdoor seating. Had a nice chat while we demolished our goods right out front. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff that knows how to move the line quickly!

    Went around 11 on a Saturday, we were pleasantly surprised that they still have quite a bit of…read moreselection. We got an assortment of pastries, both sweet and savory. all did not disappoint. We also got a mocha and a vanilla latte made with their house vanilla syrup. Both drinks were delicious. The pastries were quite tasty, our favorites were the balsamic, mozzarella and tomato, savory pastry, as well as both the berry and cream cheese pastry, and almond croissant. The housemaid vanilla are up in the vanilla latte had great flavor and was not overly sweet. They didn't have a variety of milk options or your coffee drinks. A small table outside in minimal seating inside makes this bakery best for takeout. Staff was friendly and efficient. When we came, but I could see how there may be a line of times based on how good the pastries were and how small the storefront space. As bonus points, the merch is super cute with the little wiener dog on it!

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    4.2(634 reviews)
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    Ultra creamy gelato! Workers encouraged samples, of which my favorites were Pistachio Siciliano,…read moreRoasted Strawberry and Hazelnut Crackle. Service was amazing. I asked for a double to-go that would survive the subway, and they hooked it up in a coffee cup with a lid. An hour later, the gelato still held its shape and texture! During peak hours, finding a seat can be tough due to limited seating and the small space. I wasn't expecting peak hours to be so late at night - I'm impressed! Swing by if you get the chance. The shop has a wide variety of flavors, so there's something for everyone :)

    Wow! This is some of the best ice cream I have ever had, and I have enjoyed gelato at the infamous…read moreGelateria Dondoli in Tuscany, Italy, and top rated Leopolds in Savannah, GA. Flavors are truly unique, something you may never find anywhere else. You can get two flavors in a small bowl, and the serving size is NOT small! I enjoyed their popular MASCARPONE AND BERRIES for one flavor. It was really good. Creamy with a slight cream cheese like flavor. The fresh berries are a wonderful mix in. I paired this with ROASTED STRAWBERRY. They literally roast the strawberries before adding to the gelato. It tastes like real strawberries! It was phenominal, and my favorite of the two if I had to pick. My daughter ordered the PISTACHIO falvor, a traditional gelato offering. It was extra dense while creamy delicious. I sampled the OLIVE OIL soft serve. It tasted predominantly like vanilla. I wouldn't order this one. Expect a long line coming out of the storefront. It moves reasonably quick and is worth the wait! The staff made it a fun experience, and were not frazzled over the long line (at least didn't show it).

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    4.2(438 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    The Royal is one of my local go-tos! I've been able to walk in successfully on weeknights but…read morerecommend reservations for weekends. Most recently went as a party of 4 and got the crab beignets, beef arepa, masa gnocci, and parillada for two. Crab beignets were our favorite - perfectly crispy and great flavor. Masa gnocci was a little overcooked this time but still yummy. Beef arepa is a classic dish to get at the royal; two people can easily share one arepa. Parillada was a hearty entree and probably best for 2-3 people. This amount of food altogether was just nice. We probably could have ordered one more thing to be extra full. I don't typically get Latin American food but love all the flavors at this restaurant. Next time will try their breakfast menu!

    Yummy. This is my favorite burger in dc. It is toooooooo good. & the fries are fire too. Seasoned…read moreso nicely. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare. It had a beautiful chew with the classic burger toppings with an amazing pairing of their slaw with a garlicy aioli. The bun was very pillowy and soft with a nice crust. They also never lack on their specialty lattes. I got their carrot cake latte and it was just so fabulous. Extremely smooth espresso and perfectly steamed milk. Syrups made in house of course and you can tell. Just a perfect latte. I usually am an iced latte person but I recommend getting their lattes hot. Hits different.

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