I am so glad that I found this place! I love the restaurant Lapis and I have been a number of times. I had no idea they had such a cool space to hang out in downstairs called La Pop!! It reminds me of a boho chic lounge space that serves up coffee, tea, pastries, etc. However, if you are hungry you can order food from the restaurant Lapis (upstairs) and they will just bring it downstairs to you. There are lounge chairs, multiple couches, a bar and tables so there are plenty of places to sit. But it does get packed depending on the time of day. Also, they have a DJ on certain nights!! How cool is that!!! It's super chill and low key. Great place to meet up with friends! read more

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Underground and in the basement of Lapis, Lapop is a vibe. Tuesday is vinyl night and you can bring any record to play for the crowd. The food is flavorful and made to share with others. This is a swanky bar+ dinner location tucked in Adams Morgan. There is street parking but add extra time to circle around and find parking. Make a reservation ahead of time, which drops one month out. From start to finish, the food was delicious! Highly recommend: - mantoo shrimp -buranee kadoo - qabuli palow - bolani Definitely will be coming back to dine again! read more

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Just one important note when coming to Lapop-- get the drink with the flower in it (photo attached)!! It has mezcal in it but couldn't tell you what it was called because I didn't order it lol. It was delicious and strong. They say this place is a bar/coffee shop. It's located in Adams Morgan on the bottom floor of Lapis. It's a cozy spot with lots of space. We walked right up to the bar on a Thursday night. We did order their small samosa like dish and whatever sauce came with it was so so good. It gives me hope that the other dishes are probably delicious too. I'll check it out the next time I come. Our server, Brett ( I think) was very friendly and attentive. Thank you! The only downfall in my opinion for this place is that parking can be pretty tough in this area. read more

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I've been hearing the rave about Lapis and Lapop for some time now and was so excited to check it out. We came here for dessert and drinks after dinner and were pleasantly surprised with the moody atmosphere. We were seated an ordered drinks from their menu. Great to note you are able to order anything on their Lapis menu while at Lapop - there is simply a curtain that separates you from the restaurant! To eat, I tried the Phirnee, a delicious sweet pudding made with ground rice and topped with nuts. Being very familiar with the Indian version of this dessert, I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was. Smooth texture, nutty, and perfectly sweet! Highly recommend checking out Lapop! Cannot wait to come back and try more menu items. read more

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La Pop is in the former Sweet Science Coffee location in Adams Morgan. This basement bar / restaurant has warm energy, great music on vinyl, and creative drinks. 10/10 service. read more

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Along Columbia Road NW in Columbia Heights is a basement bar with vibes. With a two bars and several rooms with tables, vinyl records and books decorate the shelves. My friend and I grabbed two seats at the bar easily on a Wednesday evening around 8 pm. Then bartender was attentive yet chill. The menu is fascinating with a wide range of cocktails, beer, and wine. It's unique but you'll notice the focus on flavors like vanilla and cardamom in many drinks. Enjoying more sweet and sour drinks, the bartender recommended the Buz-Kishi Sour and the Babur Gardens. I ordered both and found both unexpected, unique, and refreshing. My friend enjoying stiff and bitter drinks, he didn't love the Herati Western or the Qabooli Old Fashion. Both seemed unbalanced and a little off with the latter being too sweet. Five stars for everything else from service to space. read more

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Hands down best restaurant in DC!! The drinks were delicious and the food was even more so. Will be visiting Lapis next time to get the full experience. Beautiful ambiance and service was solid! read more

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My friends and I came just to chill for a bit and have a couple drinks. We were lucky enough to get a table as a walk-in. The drinks were tasty, sure, and we didn't order food. But the reason I'm deducting a star is that the service was not warm at all. When we said we weren't ordering food, they went cold on us almost immediately. They quickly cleaned up our table of our plates and table settings and took all menus, including the drink menus. They also never checked on us, and it was hard to get a server's attention to our table. I don't think we'd come back, or maybe we'd just try and get a table at Lapis instead. read more

I came here for a friend's DJ set and was instantly wowed by the ambiance. The space is trendy, yet warm and inviting. I am hoping I can update this review upon another visit, but I have to say that frankly the bar service was subpar. The bartenders themselves were very generous, but they seemed confused about tabs and it took me a very long time to close out as they had their hands full between taking and fulfilling new orders. Maybe just a growing pain; I know this is a newer spot overall. I will look forward to Lapop again soon! read more

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The review I am offering today is solely for the lounge/underground bar and music venue portion of the restaurant. With that said, I have to offer a disfavorable review as I was there to see a show that was set to start at 9:00 p.m. However, it did not begin until approximately 10:30 p.m. There are many points at which I considered leaving; something I would have done, if the tickets did not cost a significant amount of cash, as do the drinks as well. Likewise, as I don't live close to the venue I felt as if I could not justify the trip unless I stayed around to witness the performance. The performance was okay but not spectacular. Likewise I found the venue quite confusing in that it was neither a music venue nor a nightclub. It was too loud to actually carry on with a conversation and hang out, but likewise, it was not a nightclub in which dancing and fashionably reckless alcoholism could ensue. While decent in taste and execution, I would also say the drinks do not carry the level of value one would expect given their price tag. I will say, however, that the service is exceptional. Lots of attentive staff and I found the hosts and waitstaff to be very friendly. read more

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The only reason I'm adding the second star is for the quality of the drink. However, the service was horrendous. Your female bartender had a horrible attitude, and we were so insanely excited to check out the vibe of this place. However, despite planning to be here for over two hours until our reservation at Lapis, we ended up leaving after only one hour. We saw a new bartender after our dinner, so we planned to try and get another drink. However, despite being open for another 30 minutes, they said they wouldn't serve us. We exited back out Lapis and were told by a server that they just choose when they're going to close early. So disappointed, and frankly, I'm fighting to not just stick with the one star review honestly. read more

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The drinks were great. We don't have any food. The vibes were so on point. I definitely recommend this spot.

I had heard great things about La Pop and it did not disappoint when I finally visited. The atmosphere is cozy but elegant and the cocktails are fantastic. The service was friendly and attentive and of course the food ordered from the Lapis menu was delicious. read more

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Totally discriminatory practices. We had a reservation at the bar & while we were waiting asked for water. The hostess said of course & led us to the bar, but the folx behind the bar asked us not to crowd the bar and then asked us to leave. Fair warning to all my kinfolk...this isn't the place for us! Go to Green Room next door! read more

Went last night for Valentine's dinner. Was a little skeptical given I couldn't find any other recent reviews. Absolute hidden gem. Great drinks and you can order food from Lapis, very flavorful delicious food. Will be back! read more

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Came here for drinks and was pleased with the drinks but severely disappointed with the service. Between the time it took for the waiter to get us menus, take our order, and bring the drinks, it was over an hour before we got our first round of drinks. The service didn't get any better from there. It was upsetting to say the least when we got the bill with a mandatory service charge of 20% - despite the terrible service we received. The drinks were good and the ambiance was nice but absolutely not worth the terrible service. Would not recommend. read more

What a quaint cafe. I had never been here before and it's such a vibe. The decor was nice and it's a great place to read, study, or just meet up with friends to chat. I got a hot tea and lamb patties which were very delicious. Can't wait to come back and try out more items on the menu. It wasn't loud at all, aside from a few laughable customers. read more

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Such a low key coffee shop (good coffee too). Love it, it's located on the basement of the restaurant. It has very comfy seating, many tables to study and books to read on. They play classical music with I think is perfect and soothing when I really need to focus. On the basement you will find both the bar area and coffee station. It is sometimes booked for private events at certain hours they don't really say anything in advance just start kicking everybody out lol but nevertheless a great spot! read more

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La Pop is a cute little basement coffee shop located under Lapis in Adams Morgan. La pop is a welcome respite from many of the other overcrowded coffee shops in the area. While the space lacks natural light, the warm lighting, eclectic décor, and low-key atmosphere make you feel right at home. It's the perfect spot for those looking to get a little work done on the weekend or meet up with a friend in a cozy, more intimate setting. The drinks are made with care and have enough caffeine in them to get you going without making you feel too jittery. The pastry selection is relatively small (coffee cake, croissants, etc.), but that is offset by the ability to order food from Lapis, which serves up tasty Afghan food. Pros: great ambiance, lots of space, good wifi, good food options Cons: limited cell service in the basement Tips: La Pop offers a $12 bento box consisting of one main dish and a few sides. They also host a series of cultural events (comedy, dj sets, etc.) and have a small art gallery in the back of the space. read more

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This place is so good in coffee also they have good hot teas and iced drinks . Also is really nice for work in your computer is a quiet place. Now they start open Wednesday through Sunday which is really nice read more

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An adorable basement bar and coffee shop that is affiliated with the neighboring restaurant, Lapis. They serve appetizers from the same menu and they are AMAZING. Their craft cocktails are worth the hype - seriously. Cannot wait to come back when they have the in-house DJ spinning! Also the place is much bigger than you would imagine, they have two separate rooms - although both are not always staffed they are available for seating. You can easily make a night here or use this as a great place to study / get work done / etc. Highly recommend! read more

Thai is a really cute spot! I never noticed it, but my friend wanted to check it out for brunch. There's plenty of seating and it's not overcrowded. They had tons of vegetarian options but I opted for the salad and side of naan. I also got some ginger tea which the cashier suggested for my sore throat. It was very strong but helpful. The salad was extremely tasty. Only bad thing is that they never brought out my naan and chutney side and I had to go to the counter twice to ask about it. The naan looks more like it was store bought but was still tasty. read more

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I came here for an event, profs and pints. I ordered the leek dumplings and they were so soft and delicious. I would love to come back during the day to experience the coffee shop vibe and try a drink. The atmosphere is laid back and very cute, there are books on the walls and tables or couches. read more

As someone who loves and does Bellydance, I absolutely love this place! This is a hidden gem for anyone that loves live music, particularly North African and Middle Eastern tunes! This place is very intimate and cozy. I loved their appetizers and cocktails! Speaking of cocktails: a really really good range of cocktails. The guy creating cocktails is a true artist! I will come back for more music, dance and cocktails! read more

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the cocktails were absolutely amazing. the cardamom sour was so unique. there's nothing like it in DC

This is Afghan cafe is tucked away underneath its partner restaurant Lapis. The decor is super cool, middle eastern hipster vibes all around! The service is fantastic because the baristas are all very nice and they're very passionate about the cafe too. I recommend coming here to get a coffee with friends or doing work here (free WiFi!). The coffee isn't your average commercial bulk coffee either, definitely has a good kick of caffeine and tastes great. During nights, the bar adjacent to the coffee counter is open too! I'm definitely adding this place to my list of go-to coffee shops :) read more

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I've been in and out of D.C. for seven years now and after recently moving to the neighborhood I stumbled upon La Pop while walking by and saw their sign that mentioned something along the lines of it being a cultural cafe. I was intrigued and decided to look them up on Instagram and after realizing they were fairly new I went in (well, down) for a visit. First off, being someone that frequents cafes 5-6 times a week i'm used to trading off either good coffee for atmosphere or vise versa and this place has it all. Also, it wasn't crowded and it felt like the type of place you could settle in and write or read for hours. The staff was lovely and a gentleman that worked upstairs came by and showed me the menu for their sister restaurant, Lapis. In short, La Pop feels like the new best kept secret of admo that I can't wait to share with people. Thank you to the owners to opening up such a beautiful and welcoming space :) read more

I love this place! They have amazing coffee (best cold brew in Adams Morgan). They play great jazz music. They have really nice furniture and a nice set up. It's kind of hidden down these stairs but is a hidden gem in Adams Morgan. At night it turns into a really hopping cocktail lounge. read more

I used to LOVE this place when it was Sweet Science--good coffee, cool vibe, always enough seats. But it's gone so far down hill since become g La Pop that I just can't come back anymore. The staff are incredibly rude and condescending, and I just can't figure out what the hours are. I'm currently standing outside when it was supposed to have opened an hour and a half ago, and the doors are locked. There are too many other good coffee shops in the neighborhood to keep wasting time on this place. I'm done. read more

Lovvvvving the Friday night happy hour vibes here - and by that I don't mean your typical happy hour. Chill basement bookstore coffee shop vibes with solid alt r&b tunes on the stereo and bartenders who actually engage and chat with you, as if you're visiting them instead of the establishment. I enjoyed the gin and vodka cocktails - tart and refreshing and well crafted - along with the fries. Oooh, the fries. Big basket of perfection and delicious dipping sauce. It's a must. The veg pakoras were meh - the side sauces were good but otherwise a pass for me. Definitely was a welcome sight to see a small inexpensive food menu from the same folks creating the magic in the kitchen of Lapis next door. Go! read more

Cute little gem of a spot if you don't mind a basement café. Not the brightest nor the best lighted place, but fine for a coffee break or wine down (literally, as there is an adjacent bar right next to the cafe). The place calls itself a 'cultural salon' and is a sister shop to the neighboring Afghan bistro (which you can walk right up into if you're looking for a proper mea). I'm looking forward to attending a live event here as I feel they have the perfect spot for an intimate gig and/or event down by the bar. read more

A absolute gem! I come for the amazing coffee and the calming decor. I love being surrounded by endless books and a stunning bar. Great for meetings with friends or business. Even better for getting work done. I had a lentil soup ounce for lunnch and it was so yummy and hardy read more

I used to love this place -- cool atmosphere, great service (barista always remembered me and my roommate). I would have rated it five stars because it was such a great weekend alternative to all the 18th street coffee shops that don't allow laptops on the weekend (and Starbucks, which has terrible service and allows non-patrons to linger around and take up all the seating). I was a regular but stopped going to La Pop a few weeks ago because frankly, it was a little too expensive and they never had seating. I decided to give it a shot again today since the place I started going to was also crowded. The good thing is they've decided to open up more seating on the weekends, which is great since it seems like more and more of the brunch crowd from Lapis is coming down ( I never ordered brunch from upstairs so can't speak to that). The bad thing is now the service is awful. I ended up paying $6 for an iced coffee no one could find a cup for -- either for their or to-go. The guy ended up putting it in some sort of weird cocktail glass that was probably a good 4 ounces smaller than any coffee glass would have been. It would have been one thing if there was just one new employee training but the cashier, who did not even offer me a pen to sign my receipt, seemed just as clueless. My advice to management is to please bring back better staff (like Kenya!) on the weekends. My advice to patrons is to ust go to Pitango upstairs -- it's roughly the same price if not cheaper and the service is much better (they also have a drink rewards program so there's a benefit to going regularly). read more

Nice vibe, great cocktails and good service. Cool neighborhood spot. Haven't had the grub yet but if it's coming from lapis-- sure it's legit. read more

Came here for an excellent Pints & Profs presentation on faeries! Wonderful discussion and fantastic setting made the experience one I'll remember! Also, the fact that you could order food from my favorite Afghan restaurant, Lapis, was an added bonus! Will definitely be back! read more

This space is amazing and the perfect place to study/do work. With plenty of table space and perfect cold brew, this is definitely my new go-to spot. Only thing is there doesn't seem to be a lot of food options, but the coffee cake I had was yummy. read more

It's a perfect first-date bar. Chill, not too crowded, but with impressive decor and very cool drinks. My one complaint is that the drinks were a little bitters-heavy (challenging to find a cocktail without them), but otherwise I loved this place! read more

Very nice kind of tucked away spot for a very private break away from the hustle and bustle right outside. The staff was friendly and this location offers a cool hangout with access to both a café and bar. So bring a book, your laptop, or some friends and prepare for a pleasant stay at La Pop! read more

Not that this place needs any more good reviews, but I plan popped in for a coffee this weekend and it was lovely! Warm, cozy environment and delicious chai latte. Excited to stop by to work or try their happy hour. Only downside for me was that it was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon, but that's not a bad thing!! read more

La Pop is one of my favorite coffee shops in DC and is my go-to spot to study or get work done. It is in the basement of La Pop but it has a separate entrance right next door. (I walked past it a few times the first time I visited.) On the weekends you can order food from the Lapis brunch menu in addition to the regularly available drinks and pastries. Plus, you can get wine later in the day. The seating options vary from conventional tables to chairs and couches so there's something for every occasion. It can get a bit crowded on the weekend but, unlike other coffee shops in the area, there are usually open seats. Keep in mind that there are no windows (because it's in a basement) and that the cell phone signal can be spotty (although the wifi is reliable). Overall, La Pop is a cozy place to spend a chilly/rainy afternoon or to study without distractions and I can't recommend it highly enough. read more