Wonderful roomy location next to Nats Park. My wife has been here more than me as this is a good spot to chill before the ballpark gates open. This is especially useful when you need to arrrive early for promotional items. The drinks are great and service is fast and friendly. Glad they still are in business under the ownership of Caffè Nero. read more

I stopped in here to get a gift for my partner who just got a new coffee machine! I've tried compass before but it's been awhile. They had about 8-10 varieties of coffee beans in decorative tins to choose from. The barista was friendly and provided some details about some of their beans. After chatting with him I decided to try the Cardinal Medium Roast and the limited edition Pride blend which was also a medium roast. Then I thought "while in Rome" and ordered an iced oat latte with a little bit of honey, it was perfection (and made with the cardinal roast). I was told that if the tins are brought back you get $2 off a refill (not bad). I will visit this location again, the cafe area is also large and well lit and there is a coffee bar. They also offer some options for light bites. read more

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I was visiting a friend in the area and decided to grab a caramel latte before we begin our day. I was by myself and there was only one other customer sitting and reading a book. The latte was amazing. There were 3 employees present. The gentleman was very kind and informative. The two ladies were having a personal conversation and I assume they were responsible for making what I ordered. Once done, my latte was sat on the counter and the young lady turned away, however, she was making more than one product so I did not want to assume which one was my order. She turned her back and continued the conversation. I asked if that was my coffee and the gentleman came back over to ask if anything was wrong. I touched both cups to find mine and continued. Sometimes it just takes a simple thank you or call of my name (because it was asked for order), to show customer service. I just do not believe the personal conversation about going on a date a flowers was so important that it could not have paused for 30 seconds. read more

I've been routinely coming to compass for about a month now and every time I have a great experience. The staff is so friendly, my order is correct, and the store is kept so clean. I wish their food menu had a few more offerings, but for now their coffee & service keeps me coming back! read more

Trash-- I'm shook that this place has 4 stars. I got their lavender and vanilla latte and not only was it grey ????? It was the sweetest, most fake tasting coffee I've ever had. So I threw that one out and they remade it with just vanilla and got it half sweet and it was tolerable. I drank probably less than half. I would never go here again. Might as well just hit a starbucks. They were happy to remake it again for me tho which was nice. read more

Compass Coffee - Iced vanilla oatmilk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I like coming to Compass to relax, get some food, and do a little work. It's reliable in the best way; the baked goods are always delicious, and the service is always fast. The space is also bright and clean. read more

Grabbed a drink before visiting a stadium. The place is relatively new, spacious, and clean. Lots of tables and seats to enjoy coffee. The friendly staff took my order and prepared my café au lait pretty quickly. The coffee was smooth and tasty. The only thing I would say is that the digital menu board showed the seasonal menu a lot, so I had to keep looking at the digital board to see the regular menu. Decent price, cute cup, & convenient location. I'd love to stop by if I'm around. read more

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Awful service at Navy Yard..Just left because no one is in line but me, yet fail to acknowledge me standing at thr counter..they rather continue to clean and prep without as so much saying "be with you in a moment" I mean say something. Damn read more

Stopped in the afternoon for a pick me up after grabbing groceries. I got the coconut cream cold brew and it was very delicious! The employees were very nice. The place is neat and clean and plenty of space to work or sit and chat while you enjoy your coffee. read more

We came here twice on our trip as it was around the corner from our hotel. The service was always quick, our second day the cashier loved his job which was fun. He had great recommendations. We tried the maple latte, gingerbread latte, chai tea, and almond butter latte. All were good - I felt like the shots weren't consistent and sometimes tasted a little burnt. Their foam skills were top notch as we got cool designs both days. Definitely convenient for the area but I'm not sure I would go out of my way consistently to grab coffee here. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is pretty good coffee, and the baristas are super nice! Alana made me a wonderful chai with pumpkin spice and it was perfectly creamy! I love that they don't charge extra for non dairy milk! Def recommend if you're in the area read more

Great coffee and ambiance indoors and outdoors. They have a large indoor space as well as outdoor seating. Plenty of people working indoors, a few with dogs. The coffee and espresso is delicious, and they'll serve you in mugs to stay if you ask! They also sell their coffee beans in refillable metal tins. read more

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Quick and efficient service. Tempted by the pastries since they looked so good! Plenty of seating for chatting with friends and they have some outdoor space too. Latte was simple and no frills. They let me try their cherry blossom draft coffee and while it wasn't my cup of tea, I'm glad I tried it! read more

Clean, friendly and yuppy vibe makes this location a nice stop during work breaks. Staff and service always pleasant and coffee on point! I have yet to try any solid here but they do look appetizing and an array of pastries on display definitely neat! I noticed books on shelf and a sign says: take a book or leave a book and I did the latter, for I was just there for a quick lift me up before my office mtg... read more

Compass Coffee - a group of people in a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Always a fav. Service here was great and so glad I listen to suggestion of getting hot lavender latte! read more

Compass Coffee - Try the lavender latte if you even sort of like lavender. Very good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The staff are rude and let someone cut directly in front of me after I politely waited. The staff also do not greet you. I would stay away. I heard many locations were closing and they should close this location also. read more

Great service and fun seasonal coffees! I like their cherry blossom latte (more for the aesthetics than anything else, I'll admit). Their croissants are solid - not outstanding, but tasty and a good start to the morning, especially if you ask for them warmed up. The coffee itself isn't my favorite (I'm biased first because it's so close to Yellow, which has really creative coffees, and because even for DC I think $6.75 for a latte is a ton), but the hours are really convenient, the service is great, and the space is big and has loads of seating/areas to sit and work. read more

Compass Coffee - Ham and cheese croissant and medium roast coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Opened in March 2022, the Navy Yard location is the newest in the Compass Coffee family. After stopping in for a latte and a pastry, here's what's to love: 1) Space: It's one of their larger locations with plenty of tables, seats and even a raised area with more seats. With high ceilings and product spread throughout the shop, it feels big. They have wifi and outlets, making it a great place to work from. 2) Location: It's in Navy Yard really close to Nats Stadium and plenty of other shops. 3) Coffee: They have all the basic coffee items and a large menu of specialty and seasonal items, including a cherry blossom nitro brew during the spring. My go-to is an almond butter latte. Here's where they could improve after working through grand opening kinks: 1) Time: It took a very long time to get your coffee drink. Even without a line, there was a bit of a wait. Although unexpectedly long, I don't blame them. They just had one person making drinks on a Tuesday morning. Hopefully as the pandemic ends, they can hire more baristas to help. 2) Food: They have decent pastries and I love their ham and cheese croissant. However, the one at this location was pretty cold making the cheese very "block-y." 3) Parking: This isn't their fault, but there's no easy spot to park on the block so Metro/walk when you can. read more

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One of my go-to spots for coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and of course pup cups for my best pup friend! The service and friendly and quick while taking the time to make each drink the best. It's a great place to meet friends or study for an exam. The place can be quiet during the week day but hopping on a Saturday morning during the farmers market. My favorite time of year has begun, Fall seasonal drinks! My new favorite drink is their maple latte, hot or iced. I add some cinnamon and it reminds me of French toast! read more

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It is wonderful the Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront area is getting some more coffee shop competition. This Compass Coffee location is roomy with plenty of seats and an excellent air conditioning system if you want to cool off with an iced latte before heading into Nationals Park. It is right next to the current Bullpen location at the Half St Metro entrance/exit. Shout out to the employees here for their friendliness and efficiency and keeping the store clean each time in here. read more

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Compass Coffee is a local DC chain and one of their outlets was located down the street from my hotel. Unfortunately, I came after cherry blossom season. I would have loved to try their cherry blossom latte. Instead, I just got my usual iced vanilla latte. The menu isn't super extensive but they do have seasonal drinks. Anyways, I was a huge fan of their iced vanilla lattes...to the point that I ordered it for 3 mornings straight. The coffee blends well with the vanilla syrup that they used. It's probably a bit on the sweeter side so for people who don't like too sweet coffee drinks, I suppose you can ask for less syrup? The shop itself is so spacious! I would be in at 8 AM and there would already be people sitting down to do some work. It's airy and large windows for the summer light to come thru. They also have lots of their coffee beans for sell all around the shop. read more

I ordered a container of their Autumn Blend coffee to take home with me. It has about 340 grams which should last us until the end of the year. Especially since we don't drink coffee everyday. While I was here I also got a decaf espresso to chill with while I was here. I love the vibe at this particular location and there is amole seating for a large number of customers. The people who work here are also very nice, and they took my order right away. What's even better is that they are having a promotion tomorrow where they are giving away gift cards to the first few customers. This cafe is also pretty quiet and I think it would be a great place to set-up and work. I didn't spend a lot of time here today, bit the place seems like it could be a lot of fun. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place gave me a Strawberry Matcha Syrup Tsunami disguised as a latte. The first one tasted like someone waterboarded a cup of matcha in a vat of melted Jolly Ranchers. I asked for a redo, praying for salvation and they handed me round two... with regular milk. OAT milk was the one request, yet they treated it like a plot twist in a bad soap opera. read more

This was a cute modern coffee shop. I liked that they had seasonal lattes that were creative! My latte was good and served at the right temp. However, service was blah and the people seemed irked by customers . read more

Compass Coffee - Cherry blossom latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Shout out to Compass Coffee for always being amazing. My local compass is always quick and efficient, making it a great and easy way to grab a quick morning drink and pastry on the go. The staff is always nice and goes above and beyond. My boyfriend refuses to drink any other coffee other than compass, and they have the best iced chai latte I've ever had. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My dog's favorite coffee shop! Compass Coffee is super dog friendly and we're here for it. Don't forget to ask for your pup cup when you order. They also have great seasonal drinks, but I tend to gravitate toward their cold brews. There's also plenty of seating and tables if you want a nice cafe to work from! Fair warning: if you're into flavored drinks, expect it to be sweet! SERVICE: 5/5 - I went during peak coffee rush hour (8am). There was a huge line, but employees kept the line moving and operated in such an efficient way! I only had to wait about 5 minutes to get my coffee, I was definitely surprised. Even when I went back to ask for a pup cup, the staff was super kind and immediately got me a cup, even though he was busy fulfilling orders. The cafe itself was very well maintained and clean. FOOD/DRINKS: - Vanilla Creme Cold Brew: 3/5 - Still good overall, but WAY too sweet. If you're into sweet drinks, you'll like this one! I was expecting something a little it more toned down. - Nitro Cold Brew: 5/5 - I would 100% come back for the nitro! It wasn't bitter at all. A smooth beverage to chug in the morning for sure! - Almond Croissant: 3/5 - Just your average croissant! I found that there was way too much powdered sugar on top, which made it slightly messy to eat. There also wasn't as much filling as I expected. Great service and great staple drinks! I don't enjoy too much sugar in the mornings, so it might have skewed my rating, but overall, I did enjoy this coffee shop and will be coming back for their unsweeted drinks! read more

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Stopped in for a quick cup of coffee. Place was empty at lunch time. Staff was very nice. Got a small black coffee. With tip nearly $4. The seems very high for a small coffee that tested a bit watered down and stale. Maybe if the coffee was great, it would be worth nearly $4, but this was average at best and at nearly $4 it is just crazy read more

Interesting and varied seating inside, allowing all kinds of purposes for staying inside to have your coffee, whether it's for working or socializing. They have a great pastry menu for a local coffee joint. My mocha was great. read more

Really enjoyed this beautiful space that's finally close to Capitol Hill.... I still hope we'll get our own closer to eastern market as we only have 2-3 decent coffee shops ... but compass coffee beans are by far the smoothest and tastiest - I enjoyed meeting the manager and chatting with him, made me feel welcome and taken care of !! So happy to have them here FINALLY!! read more

Compass Coffee - Almond milk latte and giant gorgeous interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm so excited that Compass Coffee opened a location in Navy Yard today. Already the coffee shop is bustling, but that didn't delay their baristas in the least. Service was so quick! I ordered a vanilla latte, which was just what I was expecting. I am so excited to go back for their springtime Cherry Blossom Cold Brew -- it's PINK! I think I've found my new coffee spot. :) read more

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I've had Compass Coffee at other places but never at a Compass Coffee location. I walked into their location at Navy Yard on opening day and not only is it in a great location, the staff was everything you want in your local coffee shop. I ordered the Nutella mocha latte and it was possibly one of my favorite iced coffees. The coffee and chocolate taste mix well allowing the great coffee to really come through. I'll be back. read more

Compass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I don't exactly know why but I love any place that sells coffee that is not a Starbucks. This place seems to have perfected it and a nice place to grab a cup. I am not sure what the rules on dogs are but there were several in there which my wife was sooo happy about. I think it is cool as well. The coffee was very good. I liked the layout as well. We were escaping the cold and waiting for a friend and this was a good experience. I would definitely do it again. read more

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This is dangerous. Having a Compass Coffee location within a mile of my apartment will be a true test of restraint for me. Compass is my favorite coffee in the district, and their newest location does not disappoint. There is plentiful seating, aesthetic decor - including colorful coffee tins, and a large garage door that they had open because the weather was nice. I always like to try their seasonal flavors, and the cherry blossom cream cold brew did not disappoint. It's pink and very sweet, so if you are looking for a true coffee flavor, you should pass on this one. But, as a treat it was fabulous! read more

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We stopped by this Compass Coffee location before going to a Nationals game down the street. I don't think I've been to any of their other locations. The service was good - everyone was really friendly! The coffee was good - we stuck with our usual: latte for him, Americano for me. The location isn't huge, but it had ample seating! Not a bad coffee shop - but I wouldn't recommend stopping by during a Nationals game unless you need a pre-game pick me up too! read more

I dont usually leave reviews because i like to give the benefit of the doubt. But shame on you compass! I came in i ordered my latte, and the cashier an i ( i didn't catch his name but he has clear glasses) were talking and who i assume was the manager disrespectfully cut us off an made me move. not only is it unprofessional and inconsiderate to talk to your customers in such a manner. I wouldn't recommend coming back. I'd rather walk to starbucks than be mistreated by a poorly trained manager. read more

Absolutely love this place. The espresso is always a hit. Wish there were more food options but the cute environment and extremely friendly staff make up for it! read more

CAN YOU PUT A BIGGER SIGN FOR DIRTY GLASSES! I grabbed a glass for sparkling water and noticed after it I had nowhere to leave the dirty glass that I had grabbed a dirty glass. Writing it on the tray is not enough. read more

I was in town staying nearby and decided to drop into this coffee shop. The coffee isn't very strong, and everything was super sweet. I thought maybe it was just that morning so I came back the next day to try it out again, picking something else from the menu. Results were the same. It has a great location and the shop is perfect for writing or working, but I just didn't love the coffee. read more

Pretty location! They're all pretty good to be fair. Good study, meetup spot. I like an almond milk honey turmeric latte (hot or iced!) and one of the delicious pastries- ham and cheese croissant, coconut macaroon, kolaches (i used to dream about those). They have a great selection of sweet and savory snacks along the checkout line and usually tasty refrigerated drinks too. You can also buy their coffee beans and have them ground to your method of brewing or fill up a jug of their cold brew. The coffee is delicious! read more

Compass Coffee - Iced honey turmeric latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been here three times and each time I've enjoyed my drink, but that's not my issue here. My issue is their obvious inconsistencies regarding their store pet policy. Last week when I visited there was a lady in front of me with a goldendoodle (that they gave a pup cup) and another dog in there--a bigger doodle, maybe a bernadoodle? I made a mental note of this, that I could stop here one day while walking my dog if I didn't feel like going to the Starbucks. However just now when I brought my dog in, the cashier asked me if my dog was a service animal and told me to wait outside for my drink. Of course I have no problem with "service animals only" rules at places, however as I was leaving the store to wait outside I literally had to walk past a woman sitting in the store on her laptop with her pomeranian. I'm 99% sure her pomeranian is not a service animal. When another worker brought my drink, I asked her about the policy, mentioning the dogs I'd seen in the store before and pointing out the lady sitting there with her pomeranian. She said she was going to ask that lady if her dog was a service dog (she didn't) and asked me if my dog wanted a pup cup (nah, we good). Again, no problems with "service dogs only" rules but enforce them consistently and fairly. Don't pick and choose who you make wait outside. read more