For the cost of coffee, this place should be praised! First, kudos to the staff for going above and beyond by brewing a fresh batch of coffee while offering me a beverage as I waited, that's caring customer service. Next, this place is ideal for WFH but I'm not sure about studying because it can be a little loud. The dark roast coffee was so delicious! I mean seriously, that was a great cup of joe! I'll be back! read more

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I came here for my beloved vanilla matcha tea and I ended-up staying here fo the past three hours. In fact 90% of the people here were doing work on their laptops. It's a huge open space and the vibe vibe is very chill. It's all bench style seating which I wouldn't characterize as comfortable because of the lack of cushion, however it actually made me focus on my tasks. The old school hardwood floors and white-washed brick give the plaxe a retro feel. The matcha was made just the way I loke it and it was fantastic as usual. Great time even though I was focused on my work. read more

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

meh. i love their canned drinks, but this coffee was mid at best. and think starbucks prices or higher. while there, a customer complained that the half and half in their coffee was sour. i went to add some to my drink and the worker goes "wait!!!! don't use that!!!!" and gave me a fresh bottle. a bit concerning but at least she stopped me! good vibe to work in there, plenty of tables, natural light, etc read more

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Great coffee and a great space for studying it very big and spacious! I got nitro on tap which was so smooth and tasty I believe it was made with oat milk which is a plus and they had a lot of flavors to choose from. I will say I don't think they had a huge food/pastry selection. They were also very quick and friendly l! read more

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

Quick service! Nice space to sit and chat (no outdoor seating). $6.85 for a large latte and it's large! Good looking pastries and their canned lattes are for sale too. All in all a good spot for a quick coffee. read more

La Colombe on 14th Street Review: Spacious and Inviting Coffee Spot La Colombe on 14th Street boasts a large, beautiful space with huge windows that let in plenty of natural light. The coffee is good, with great seasonal options on tap. Favorites include the lemon shandy and draft vanilla latte, alongside their excellent espresso drinks and famous cold brew. There are lots of seating options, though charging ports are limited. The service is fast and friendly, making it a pleasant spot to enjoy a coffee and unwind. read more

You can never really go wrong with La Colombe - I've been to many all over the US and know that I can always count on them for a solid cup of coffee. I stepped in on the New Years Eve around 2pm, because it was just too hot to have hot coffee. I had my usual, a black & tan, and it was perfect. Just what I had wanted. The barista was very nice and friendly, and the space is really big and spacious. I wouldn't mind coming in here to do some work, but I grabbed mine to go as we were on the way back to start making NYE dinner. read more

One star because the new weekend hours are lame. Glad there's a Tatte a block because they got my business and I really enjoyed the option to sit outside at Tatte. Really missed opportunity for La Colombe. read more

Want to alert Yelpers to an incomprehensible decision recently made by La Colombe to change the formula of their previously unsweetened chocolate syrup to include a sweetener. I call this incomprehensible because while it is impossible for a customer to un-sweeten a beverage made with a sweetened syrup, it is extremely easy to add sweetener to a beverage made with an unsweetened syrup. La Colombe--in my experience of the major and minor chains and, for that matter, pretty much every other purveyor of a mocha--had been almost unique. (I found one place in Fairhaven, WA--shoutout to the Old Independent Coffeehouse--that made one, too, but that's about it and 2,700 miles is a bit of a hike.) The unsweetened mocha was, literally, the only reason my household patronizes La Colombe over other coffee shops. I am not a true connoisseur of drinks made from the roasted coffee bean; while I certainly find some lattes or cappuccinos slightly more or less to my taste, I have, for the last several years, walked a mile to La Colombe more weekends than not (sometimes twice in a single weekend) for their mocha. There are actually three locations about the same distance from my house and to get to any of them, I pass other perfectly good coffee shops (any of which make a latte or cappuccino I like just as much as La Colombe's) on the way. I am well aware that, compared to most problems people face in the world, this is mind-numbingly petty. However, La Colombe is in the luxury drink business (nobody needs a $4.50 mocha) and this mocha was the sort of small luxury that made every week better. And now they have ruined it and cost their stores several very loyal customers who have dozens of alternatives for their non-unsweetened-mocha coffee drinks. Congratulations to La Colombe on a very dumb business decision; welcome to the herd. read more

Had to come on here to write a review because I've seen so many harsh ones! All of the harsh reviews I read were about the staff and let me just say, the women that helped me and my friends were SO KIND. They let us try basically everything on tap and were beyond patient with our immature coffee palates lol My latte was good! Not the best but not the worst. This was a great experience and there were plenty people seated and working. I'm visiting DC but I'd come back again for sure! read more

La Colombe - iced vanilla latte and water cuz ya girl is dehydrated ‍ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time visiting La Colombe Coffee and I love a latte with oat milk so I ended up getting draft oat milk latte. Read some reviews about it being jerky air and foam and luckily that wasn't my case. It was the perfect amount of cofffee/milk/sweetness. I added a tiny bit of sugar and light ice to mine. Easy to drink and light. If you want something stronger I would suggest something else. I would be back for this drink. During covid times they are only take out and social distancing is practiced. read more

La Colombe - Draft oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I live in the neighborhood and come here fairly frequently for coffee and to do laptop work. I appreciate the light and airiness of the place, and how clean it always always is. And after finding dog hair in my food on two separate occasions at the nearby Tatte, I super appreciate that La Colombe does not allow dogs. Some reviewers mentioned the baristas are not very friendly - while I agree they are not very smiley people, I disagree that they are unfriendly. They remember regulars' orders and are perfectly polite and fine to chat with if you initiate. I would love if they stayed open later and had outdoor seating! read more

I'm always on the lookout for a nice place with pleasant folks to grab a oat milk latte.... nice young man explained everything. I know it's not complicated but some places make it complicated with a whole lot of attitude. Thanks for the explanation and all around pleasant and PEACEFUL experience. I will be back. read more

The coffee is delicious! There's not much more to it! I love La Colombe coffee and love trying the different beans and blends that they have. The craft coffee is so good, and it's so great that you can get coffee on tap! Even just a simple cup of coffee is delicious, but my favorite is the cold brew because it has great flavor! I also really love that you can choose the bean for your coffee from a short list of what they're brewing that day. Anytime I'm in the area, I always try to grab a few boxes of freshly roasted beans to take back with me. The great thing is that any time you buy a box, you get a free coffee to go with it, so that makes it worth it. The atmosphere is pretty hipster and it's large and spacious, but my one complaint is that there's no free wifi. If you're looking for a space to study and need some wifi, I would try to get some from the WeWork upstairs, but I wouldn't count on La Colombe to have wifi available for you to use. read more

Awesome coffee shop a little off U St. Lots of tables and a still/sparkling water station too! The coffee is fantastic. They've got multiple coffees on tap including cold brew, cold brew latte, and oatmilk cold brew latte. Service was super friendly and helpful! Highly recommend. read more

La Colombe - Iced coffee and cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Big spacious venue with ample seating and tables to sit at. This is a really good place to come with friends, a coffee date, studying, or just to chill. There isn't a WiFi though but I think everyone uses the WiFi network of upstairs but I wasn't able to connect to it personally (but I saw others working on laptops so I'm sure it connects). Big windows and natural light makes this place very relaxing. I ordered a cappuccino and it came on a cute plate with a tiny spoon (they have very adorable mugs and cups here if you're looking for that aesthetic they gotchu). There are chargers scattered between tables at the walls too if you plan on being here a while. The cappuccino itself was good, nothing wrong here, strong espresso flavor with a light milk foam. The barista was kind enough to also remake my drink because I went to the restroom for a while so my drink had been laying out in the open. I think it was because she reset the espresso machine so the new drink came out being fresher. They also serve pastries here if you're looking for snack to eat alongside your read more

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

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Grabbed my fav oat draft latte and was very disappointed to find that 95% of it was foam. Not sure why the barista was so quick to hand me my drink when no one else was in there or waiting in line. And After the foam settled cup was only 1/4 of actual coffee. Beware! Now I have to go buy another coffee read more

La Colombe - Foam settled and only 1/4 of cup filled with coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Loved the atmosphere in this place! Very spacious and open, but not too loud (surprisingly). Really appreciated the kind and fast service I got. They hav a few snacks and fresh baked goods. They provide free water AND sparkling water!! Loved the interior and it was very clean! I had their draft latte which was a little too much milk for me but their draft coffee is the way to go!! Very refreshing and a great place to get work done!!! read more

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The coffee is delicious, but the man behind the counter is mean and nasty. I carried my tiny dog in in my arms and ordered coffee. After I paid and while I waited for my order, he loudly scolded me for bringing a dog in, said something along the lines of "can't you read all the signs outside" and basically threw my coffee at me so it almost slipped off the bar, which I think was his intention. If you are a dog owner or dog lover like so many people are, I would avoid this place at all costs. Also avoid if you don't like mean nasty people yelling at you. read more

I have been giving this place so many second chances and it almost always disappointing. Some of your team members are extremely ruuuude! You need to look into that! read more

Okay but why no WiFi? Doesn't make any sense, especially these days. Disappointed. read more

Terribly unprofessional staff and management. You might as well just unplug it and take the number off your website because they don't answer the phone, or follow through with promises they make to customers or other businesses. Also, when asked "how is your cold brew different from others like Starbucks?" their response was "it's just better". Wow, insightful. read more

The coffee shop has a nice appearance to it. But the rest of the experience was disappointing. The indie music was loud and annoying.

Great coffee shop! We tried the vanilla oat milk latte and the chai tea latte and were in and out of the store in less than 10 minutes. Good place for a quick pick-me-up and the service was awesome! read more

OMGOMGOMGOMG these are all the words needed to describe this place. and maybe draft latte. with some simple syrup. ONLY$3.75OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG read more

This is a bright airy space with good coffee, but I felt unimpressed. The seating isn't the most comfortable and there are only 2 outlets in the whole room. The baristas know what they're doing, but I would not make a trek here to sit for a while unless I lived in the neighborhood. My opinion is not shared by all, though. I did speak with the man next to me (without telling him my opinion) and he said that this is his favorite coffee shop and that he commutes there to work (he told me about where the other outlet was so I could get connected). One perk about La Colombo, though, is that their music selection is great (if you like slow and moody hip hop and rap bops like me). read more

La Colombe - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The coffee is good. $3.50 for an Americano, which I supposed is a pretty standard price for DC, sadly. The complimentary still or sparkling water at the pick-up/waiting area is a nice touch. My biggest gripe with this location is the design/layout. There's so much open space, yet nowhere to sit. They could easily get rid of the giant high top tables in the back and replace them with smaller tables, because who goes out for coffee in groups? Most of the people in here are by themselves anyway, or with only one other person. For example, one or two people might be occupying a table that seats six. I don't have any problem sitting at the other end of a long table occupied by someone at the other end, but it would be kind of awkward for me to join someone as a ran-do at a table that only seats four. read more

Extremely rude service, no Wi-Fi, and insane covid requirements...largest space with the biggest potential but half of it is blocked off & unused. read more

I am a big espresso drinker so I really don't order anything complicated (so I didn't experience any issue that other people had with the service). They usually make a great cup of espresso and I like the idea that they have at least two options - dark and light roast for an espresso. The dark one (which is the standard one) is the one I slightly prefer, but once in a while you can taste the delicateness of the coffee with some rich caramel tones if you try their light roast (I'm not sure how often they change the mix but the last light one I tried was nice and delicate). My two complaints about this place: (i) snack and pastries are high likely to be gone by the afternoon (poor inventory management and demand forecasting) and (ii) it usually takes time to find an empty seat on weekends. Will I come back: Most likely yes. Would I recommend this to other people: Generally yes but most times, no because I don't want more people hanging out and taking up all the seats. read more

Have been enjoying their canned espresso beverages for a while. Stumbled onto their DC location on my way home. Ordered their hot moca to go. Enjoyed their comfy, warm cafe filled with young locals while waiting. The moca was not hot. There was so little cocoa in the cup, wasn't sure i' d received the correct order. Very disappointing, when Starbucks makes a better hot moca. read more

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

Stopped in to La Colombe yesterday (Sunday) for a little pick-me-up post an intense bike-ride from NoMa (intense for me!). First impression: the space is beautiful! So chic in there! Gorgeous, big open space with some tables but not too many, a lovely counter & very fancy-looking coffee machines, including of course, their draft latte & draft drip coffee. Very nice. There was a line almost out the door (the register is straight up when you walk in so I can see the line going out the door rather easily, in this case there were just 4 people in front of us), and overall the place was very crowded. There was not one empty seat/table/high top. The menu: well, they don't do flavors/syrups. This was a bit odd to me...like why not? I'm guessing the mindset here is "our coffee is too good to mask/destroy with disgusting syrups" lol, just guessin' though! Anyway, I pretty much exclusively drink flavored coffee (vanilla) but since no flavors I just got an iced drip coffee & I must say, it was great. The flavor was delicious, and as I told my hubby, I don't often drink plain iced coffee bc the coffee flavor tends to be too acidic for me, it has sort of a sting to it, but not here. Their coffee was delicious. My hubs got a cortado, his go-to fav coffee style, and he loved it. Lovely spot, very modern, they give you your coffee on a counter with a little plate and a big spoon, it all felt very cool. And the prices were on par with other artisanal coffee shops in DC. read more

La Colombe - Delish iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The interior is well decorated and welcoming. Their coffee is always great and strong enough for me. Why is this location not 5 star rating? First, this place doesn't provide WiFi connection so you need to bring your own. Second, the employees don't greet you or even say thank you. I've had better experience at other locations. read more

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

This coffee shop is gorgeous inside. I was there very briefly as I was in a rush, but this is exactly the type of coffee shop I'd like to hunker down and work in for hours at a time. Lots of light, lots of space. I will note, however, that it is a little loud inside compared to your typical coffee shop. You probably wouldn't be able to focus without headphones. I had an iced draft latte, cold brew, with oat milk. First time ever trying oat milk. It was delicious! I'd love to come back sometime to enjoy the atmosphere and try some more of the coffee. read more

La Colombe - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is by far my favorite coffee shop in D.C.! So much so that my friend and I have made a tradition of going here after our Saturday morning workouts. Pros: coffee is always great! I also love that they have certain things "on tap" (same as for beer, just for coffee). The black and white latte where they mix coffee with their latte on tap is awesome. We also loveeee the vegan carrot cake and the powdered sugar/almond croissant. The croissant is my favorite and always a great treat. Cons: they don't offer wifi (but I've found that most coffee shops in D.C. dont) so if you want to do work there you need a hot spot. The pastries go really fast, especially on the weekend, and they don't really restock mid day so if you want some then go early! Overall, great vibes, great coffee, great snacks. read more

La Colombe - Black coffee, a latte, a cappuccino, vegan carrot muffin, and powdered sugar/almond croissant. All soooo good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I needed a place to do some work for an hour. La Colombe was the perfect choice. I more than enjoyed my cappuccino (in some very pleasing, decorative tableware, at that). The place was clean and calm, and I could understand why so many people came and stayed to do work. read more

Great I coffee spot! I have always gotten my Americano and it was perfect every time! Staff is always friendly and inviting too!

The bad reviews might be outdated because the baristas and coffee were great! I got the oat milk draft latte and it might be my new favorite coffee in the city read more

I love La Colombe, and this location is fantastic. High ceilings, bigger tables for groups, cozy chairs, and way nicer baristas than other locations (I'm looking at you, snobby Blagden Alley location). This is a great place to meet up with friends, curl up with a book, or do some teleworking. Now if only parking nearby wasn't so difficult! read more

So, I got a mocha, I think. There was no mocha flavor in the drink, I thought maybe it needed a stir, but no mocha was even at the bottom of the drink. The foam was wonderful and very pretty, good drink if you want something filling. I'm a black coffee gal girl and anything with milk is pretty much a snack or breakfast. The inside is very spacious and cavernous. My preference is cozy, but it's still a nice hangout and will keep you awake if you need to work. Very little in the way of snack selections, but what they had looked worth the try. read more

La Colombe - Next to weworks. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I work nearby and have been there a few times. The coffee is okay but a male server/barista wearing something like a hair kerchief, rushes me every visit. He acts rude and condescending. It's unprofessional. Some training in courtesy customer service is needed. read more