This cafe is part of the Shakespeare museum. Good drinks. A good selection of coffee and teas. They have London fog. The ambience is great! Lots of seats. The pastries are good and reasonably priced. Love that they open late until 9 pm. Wish they can open later on more days. They have table and chairs, bar tables, lounge seats. A place for studies or to relax. Love it. read more

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I don't really want any more people to know about the most gorgeous coffee place in DC! On a Sunday afternoon it was easy to find a table. The soaring windows and arched room were amazing. Coffee was good, but they can't heat up croissants so I would stay away from those. Friendly service, a stop on the museum shop on the way out, and a peek into the exhibitions made this really cool. Go along 2nd street and enter through the Folger's pretty back garden - you'll walk by by inscriptions of a Rita Dove poem in the garden. Check in at the desk and head upstairs. It's not the most convenient coffee shop but it's the most glorious! read more

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Place is gorgeous. I sometimes have business meetings there, and people are always impressed. Service is very and friendly. Can be crowded and hard to find a seat. The espresso drinks are not that great. They don't have a real barista, and the machine is just "push a button" and out comes an espresso. The croissants are not worth the money or calories -- they taste like day old Costco. The tea is a better option, but served in a paper cup. I haven't tasted any other items, but friends say the food is generally good. read more

Such a unique space to enjoy catching up with a friend! During busy times, the vaulted ceiling makes for a vibrant atmosphere, but once things calm down a bit it's easier to relax and enjoy the ambiance. The bar menu is limited for happy hour/show drinks but with a good selection of pastries, salads, and sandwiches, it's a great place to grab a bite. read more

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Gorgeous cafe inside Folger Shakespeare Library Museum. High ceilings, intricately carved dark wood, and marble busts give this cafe an Oxford/Hogwarts Great Hall vibe. The food and coffee is great - definitely recommend the Ophelia's Bloom latte for a sweet floral coffee moment. A fabulous place to romanticize your work or study time! If you plan to stay for the art and history exhibits or the rest of the library, you must check in at the front desk and a donation of $15 is highly recommended. However, if you are only interested in visiting the cafe, check in and donation is not necessary. read more

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I stopped by for lunch on a Friday. It was busy but there was no line at the cafe and food came out pretty quickly. I ordered the cauliflower flatbread and an early grey tea. There are plenty of places to sit and eat but it's quite loud. Downstairs there are a couple tables where it is quieter but the atmosphere is not as majestic. I went there to read and was not able to focus but it's a nice option for meeting up with a friend. read more

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The atmosphere is really good and being able to pick out a book and immediately read it over a cup of coffee, it's great. But you definitely will focus on your book more because the coffee is very watery and overly bitter. I got an iced latte with vanilla and pistachio milk. read more

Quill and Crumb is a relaxing upscale place that reminds me of Hogwarts in Harry Potter. Seating is super limited and comfy so most ppl do not move as they are there for studying or reading. Sometimes a few visitors will give up seats but I suggest early arrival. Enjoy a minimal quiet afternoon with a lite beverage and salad. read more

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Absolutely beautiful hall in the Folger Shakespeare Library. The atmosphere was definitely the best part as it's a super unique place to grab coffee and hang out. They had a few unique drinks and pastries, but otherwise it was a pretty basic cafe selection. Service was also nice. Highly recommend checking out this cafe for the ambiance. It was packed with people studying, even close to closing time, so it might be hard to find a spot. read more

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A really beautiful coffee shop that is a great place to do work/read! It's inside a museum but the staff is so lovely and were super helpful with directions. They have cool seasonal drinks, I loved the Ophelia's Bloom (a lavender latter with really good pistachio milk, $7), really good pastries/food, and serve wine/beer too. There's lots of room inside with comfy couches of big tables to do work. It's really so pretty inside too! I loved it here and will for sure be coming back! read more

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We were at the Folger Shakespeare theater to watch a play. Before the play started, we stopped by this beautiful cafe to grab dinner and drinks. They have mostly bakery food with some salad or sandwich options. I ordered the chicken curry croissant. I had never seen Indian/french fusion before. So I was very excited to try this one. After my first few bites of the croissant, I decided not to try croissant any other way. This was so delicious. Savory croissant especially with the chicken curry flavor is the way to go. As an Indian, I might be slightly biased lol. The space is great. They have open WiFi and the place is pretty quiet. I might stop by to work from here soon. Service was great as well. read more

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Located inside a gorgeous hall in the Folger Shakespeare Library, Quill & Crumb served up my favorite latte of 2026 so far. The cafe hall is just past the theatre upstairs and is DRENCHED in sun and beautiful architectural features. I tried the drink they're most known for, the Ophelia's Bloom Latte. A sweet blend of pistachio milk, lavender and elderberry syrup, and espresso this latte hit all my favorite notes. Service was fast and friendly. I chugged my drink in under 5 and almost went back for another. They were actually out of espresso everyday for a week over the holiday but I went back everyday till they were up and running fully and my god on today!!!!! it was well worth it for this drink read more

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Had no idea we had the world's largest collection of printed William Shakespeare in @folgerlibrary , let alone that there's a lovely little cafe nestled inside! I'll be sure to come back for lunch, they had a large selection of lunch and sweet options and the pricing wasn't bad! read more

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Absolutely overpriced but I guess the cost covers the atmosphere? Latte is $6 without tax. Got busy right when they opened at 11 AM. Very cool space. Clean bathrooms & solid AC. read more

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The Folger is a super cool space and their cafe is charming - reasonable prices for the area and a museum, plus everything was really good! Only downside really is that this spot is VERY busy on the weekends - there's not a ton of seating and there are lots of people on laptops camped out which can make it tricky to find seating. I wasn't able to find a spot the first Saturday I visited so I came back on a weekday and it was a little better - still busy because it was lunchtime but I was able to get a table with a friend. read more

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Located inside the Folger Shakespeare Library, this cafe has one of the nicer ambience out there with a very high ceiling and spacious hall. You order at the front and pick up the order number to be placed on the table, but you can opt to just pick up the order in front if it is just a drink. I got the Ophelia's Bloom latte which sounded more unique than the regular coffee drinks. For $7.70 it is quite overpriced and the coffee was too sweet for my liking, but the flavor notes are pretty good so I'll give them that. I wish they allowed customization on sweetness or at least offer it as an option. read more

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My boyfriend and I came right when it opened at 11 and the service was really quick and friendly. The inside is beautiful - Quill & Crumb is located inside Folger Theater, and has exceptional crown molding and paneling details. The seating area is huge but I wish the side armchairs had bigger side tables to accommodate guests. I got the seasonal soup (it was tomato and orange) and delightful. The Madras curried deviled eggs were also excellent. My hibiscus iced tea was way too acidic for my liking and the cheddar chive scone was average. read more

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Very beautiful setting to have a midday meal or coffee/tea with friends. We came right at opening since no reservations are allowed and were able to snag a table for 6 of us for book club. Not as quiet as I thought for a library cafe but that was perfect for us to have conversation. The salmon toast was good, as was the side salad. The Strawberry Latte was a bit on the sweet side but I still enjoyed it. Not a culinary feat of course but definitely nicer and more "cafe-feeling" than other museum cafes. Parking on the street was pretty easy on a Sunday. read more

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While the prices are little higher than necessary for an espresso or iced tea, the snacks are always good and even on a busy Sunday it's not too loud. It was a rainy day today but typically the wall of windows bring in spectacular light making it a great place to meet a friend or catch up on work. read more

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Adorable cafe inside the Folger Shakespeare Library! They have a nice menu with coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The food was pretty good and the lavender lemonade was very refreshing! We also popped our heads into the reading room which is right by the cafe and very lovely. read more

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Had a nice lunch at this restaurant located at Shakespeare library. We had a couple sandwiches that were excellent. Great place to relax, read, or do work. read more

Super cute spot. And it's open until 9pm. The exhibits are also open. I wish you could take food and drinks in but I get it. read more

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This place is stunning. I did not expect to find an undiscovered treasure like this in a city where I have lived for many years. This cafe is part of the Folger Library Theater. It's in the "lobby" of the theater. Finding a grand welcoming place like this is unique. The cafe itself is just fine and to be honest, I have not really tried their food, just drinks and snacks. The menu looks great and I have plans to return with my laptop and have some lunch or coffee and just hang out and enjoy the beautiful space. Yes, they have WiFi. Yes, they have tables and chairs. Maybe you can even go and get a look at one of the library's first folios. Next time I'm there, I'll see about that. read more

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The newest coffee shop in D.C. is inside a library with the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed work. Folger Library's Quill & Crumb serves an "Ophelia's Bloom" with espresso, elderflower and lavender syrup, and pistachio milk. The menu also includes lattes with five kinds of house-made syrups, six kinds of tea, a Cadbury hot chocolate, wine on draft, a lavender blackberry financier, apricot turmeric olive oil tea cake, and more. They brew Compass Coffee. Quill & Crumb is open Tuesday-Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am to 9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm, and during evening performances through intermission. There's Wi-Fi, outlets, and plenty of seating. read more

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Would've loved to go here! Arrived on a Sunday during their normal hours and was greeted by locked doors and staff members inside sitting at a desk just shaking their heads no. There were many people trying to get in so not sure what's going on. Extremely disappointed. After looking at their website we see that it is closed for a staff training. A sign on the door or staff members getting out of their chair to explain would've been nice. read more

Quill and Crumb might be the prettiest museum cafe you've ever been in. It's why you can't get a table on weekends. I went on a cold Thursday and there was already a line when it opened at 11am and people parking their jackets and laptops on the few tables available. Also, you apparently don't need to check-in first at the main desk - someone was able to walk on in and went straight to the cafe on the 2nd floor. I did "buy" a ticket (recommended $15 donation) and enjoyed the exhibits after my relatively quick lunch of a quiche Lorraine and zucchini bread - standard fare for a museum cafe. But as others have recommended, go on a weekday if you want a less crowded, more pleasant experience. And while the Great Hall is beautiful, don't miss seeing the theater on the same floor as well. read more

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Gorgeous space! There are lots of tables available and free WiFi as well. I got Ophelia's bloom iced latte and a ham and brie panini. After ordering food it is brought to your table conveniently. My iced latte was delicious! It has elderflower and lavender housemade syrups with pistachio milk. It's perfectly sweet and the flavors work so well together. My sandwich was ok. There's a good portion of ham inside and the brie was nice and gooey, but it was a bit too mustardy for me. I spent a couple hours here reading and it was a great atmosphere. Would love to come back! read more

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Not horrible, but it could definitely be better. The environment is relatively pleasant with high ceilings. It is on the crowded side, but it is quiet and respectful. The location is nice, but the pictures of the café look better online than IRL. For example, the walls are not wood panelling but a plastic/ synthetic. It really doesnt feel like a library, which we were expecting. Service could use some work. We were given a number to take to our table but when we didnt get our coffee, my friend returned to the counter. The staff advised her that we should come back and pick up our coffee which was waiting. Why take a number to our table? This made no sense. Also, my companion asked for water. She was given a plastic cup and told where the water fountain is located outside of the café? This is a little bizarre too. Staff were friendly but definitely not a customer-focussed experience. We each had a small craft coffee - cafe americano and cappuccino and split a brownee. The total price was $18. It wasn't a rip off, but this is not a destination coffee shop for either of us ;- ) read more

Quill & Crumb just opened up at Folger's! The menu is pretty extensive, offering shareables, soups, salads, sandwiches, and beverages, and a bar featuring cocktails. I love that they make their own syrups! We had: +the "Ophelia's Bloom" - prepared with espresso with elderflower & lavender syrup and pistachio milk +a Cadbury Hot Cocoa +an English Waldorf Salad - prepared with gem lettuce, celery, candied walnuts, Honeycrisp apple, and Stilton with shallot vinaigrette +a Lavender Blackberry Financier Be sure to check out their menu featuring additional seasonal items. Staff are friendly, and there's plenty of comfortable seating in the space. We enjoyed the high ceilings, the tiles, and the wooden decor. +located at Folger's +friendly service read more

Holy smokes! I see why the line started from before they opened ! A glorious space for a cafe, you feel like you are TRANSPORTED !! The quality of the food and drinks were also beyond excellent - which was so unexpected .... excellent staff and the constant lines prove they're killing it- a MUST visit in DC! read more

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Beautiful high ceiling corridor is this cafe located in. Coffee and basic pastry items and salad and such is offered. The library has the world's largest selection of olden-day recipes. I don't understand why the cafe won't offer any of these specialty items. I had hoped they would. read more

I haven't been to the Shakespeare library in years but today was my first time back because I wanted to check out the cafe and it was so lovely!! They have lots of seating between couches, high tops, armchairs, and tables. Perfect for working, meeting for coffee, or hanging out and reading a book. I got the Ophelia's bloom latte and the ham and Brie panini which were both great. They've also got wine and beers available, a good selection of pastries, sandwiches, and salads, and are open when the theater has productions in the evenings. Overall it was lovely and it'll definitely become a third space for me! read more

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This place is truly gorgeous with a great food menu. But we waited over 30 minutes for some very simple hot drinks and watched as patrons who came well after us were served. Normally, I wouldn't be too bothered with the wait but it was so busy we could not sit - I really think they need to cap the number of people allowed in. Can't wait to return when it's a little quieter and actually enjoy my time. read more

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I enjoyed a lovely lunch with a friend at this charming eatery. It is located in the Folger Shakespere library and a nice venue for a quieter place to eat. Ordering is simple and quick with a range of salads and sandwiches to choose from. I had the turkey sandwich which was hot and had sun dried tomatoes, a small green salad and pickle. The interior of the cafe has dark woods and high ceilings, adding a slight formality. One thing I appreciated is the high top tables were not too tall and the chairs were easy to get on/off. As a shorter person, this is much appreciated!!! If I am in the area again, I will return. read more

A very beautiful and atmospheric space!! The drink I had was good (I think it was called something along the line of Ophelia's tears) too. (12/26/24) read more

The food (cheddar & chive scone) and drinks (cold brew & cappuccino) were subpar--should only be served to a dog. Service was bad as well. Be warned they don't "warm up" pastries...why?? Don't waste your money. read more

(3.5/5) Ambiance (5/5): This space is absolutely breathtaking and I have never seen anything like it in the city! Quill & Crumb is spacious, offering plenty of tables and seats for guests. However, the space fills up rather quickly, so plan accordingly. Service (5/5): Service was quick and friendly! Food and drinks came out in a timely manner. We needed utensils and the staff was very attentive. Food and Drinks (3/5): They offer pastries, food, and beverages for guests to enjoy. We decided to try their popular drink, Ophelia's Bloom, which consists of lavender and elderflower. We found it to be very overwhelming, with a potent lavender taste. We both wished they had added a hint of lavender, giving it a more subtle flavor. We also ordered a muffin and the blueberry ricotta toast. The toast was lackluster and for $15, I was expecting more. Overall, the price-to-quality ratio was a bit disappointing. You are definitely paying for the ambiance! My two cents: go for coffee and pastries! read more

Coffee: 2/5 I would compare the quality to a place that serves coffee on the side Seating: 4/5 plenty of seating options, loses a star because I wish they had better tables Space: 5/5 there's not many spots that make you feel like your in castle read more

Gorgeous cafe -- I think it's my new favorite in all of DC! The perfect place on a cold or rainy day, but it's so beautiful I'd come any time. It is inside of the Folger Shakespeare Library, by the US Capitol. Their drinks, like the blood orange lemonade are super good. My partner enjoyed their coffee. I really liked the lavender Ophelia's Bloom but I am a lover of all floral flavors - it's probably not for everyone. I also really liked their pastries. Great place to work or read if it's not too busy... it's really packed on weekends (for good reason!) read more

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4.5 rated down only because I wouldn't say the coffee is 5 stars, even though it is very good. I got the raspberry mocha latte and it was delicious. But the real winner of the cafe is the ambiance -- just a beautiful space with giant windows and great seating. There are people working here, but you can also talk. I will likely visit again when I am in town! read more

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