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Rue Cafe

4.8 (61 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Quiet
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for working

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Iced Coffee mocha
Tori G.

Very nice cafe, loved the patio. The coffee isn't too sweet so if you like extra sweet I'm giving you a heads up! I'll be back to try the pastries.

Couscous Bowl
Sanah J.

The food is so good, some of my favorite muffins and lots of healthy options. The staff is very kind and they have a delightful outdoor patio. Definitely recommend!

Italian sandwich
Emily K.

This cafe is the best! I'm not a coffee drinker but they get 5 stars for the pastries, sandwiches and other drinks from me. Food service is always super quick. I tried the italian sammy last time I went and it was so delicious. I wish they had a website for to go orders! Great place to enjoy the patio or get some work done. I haven't gone to the Rue Garden bar yet but that's next!

Couscous Bowl
Aerin T.

The wait to order is a bit slow but food is prepared efficiently. Didn't like the tea I ordered because it was too sour. The ambiance is friendly and nice if you need a place to study or catch up with friends.

Lakeisha S.

I originally came for their Yelp Elite event & I fell in love with their seasonal muffin & latte (both Pumpkin Spice). I decided to return & I was not disappointed! Last time, I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich. This time, I decided to order either their Turkey & Swiss or the Avo Turkey & added bacon. it was really good! The staff was friendly about giving me condiments so I greatly appreciate that. The cream cheese icing on the Pumpkin Spice muffin is so delightful & a nice touch to it in combination to the latte. For my latte, I added more Pumpkin Spice flavor & sweetness to it. I will say I think they should update their online menu to reflect their in-store menu. Additionally, seating can be tough because it is a small cozy shop. Whenever I am in the area, I make it a point to visit to get my fix.

Kaya E.

I really enjoy my time every time that I visit Rue Cafe. Parking is very easy since there's 2 hour parking in the neighborhood right across the street. Their dirty chai is delicious and reasonably priced. I'm glad that when you dine in with them they provide you with a mug opposed to a disposable cup. I also ordered an egg croissant which was filling and seasoned well. The barista was very helpful with getting me set up on the wifi. I was there for a couple of hours and throughout the time there was a nice steady flow of customers with a seating option always available. There was also a plug right next to the seat that I was working at so that was a plus. Highly recommend this coffee shop if you're in the Columbia heights area.

Italian Sandwich
Liv W.

Rue Cafe is a super cute coffee shop on 14th Street and has really nice vibes--a perfect place to get work done and enjoy a drink, pastry, or sandwich. They have free wifi too which is awesome (especially as a college student who can't work anywhere BUT coffee shops). The Italian sandwich was insane. It is very unassuming, but when I say that I could eat ten of these, I mean it. I was sad when I finished eating it and had none left. I would go back for this hands down. The latte was fine. I didn't get any of the biscoff flavor which was kinda sad--it was quite bitter. I added Splenda and it was better, but I wish I could taste more biscoff. They do have alternative milks too which is great considering I prefer oat milk! The staff are all very sweet and everything came out quickly! Definitely would say you should come try their food and if you need somewhere to study, this is a good spot to go to.

Bacon, Bacon Egg & Cheese Bagel

Nice spot with good service and a welcoming atmosphere. While the food was decent overall - I ordered the breakfast sandwich, latte, and danish (gave away so didn't try it), my bagel was a bit more burnt than I would've preferred. Still, was a nice spot to check out, and I'd be open to giving it another try.

Hazelnut latte
Allie H.

Iced coffee always-even when it's 40 degrees outside. Rue cafe is a gem. Everything about it is so cozy. It is perfect to study or read a book or meet up with a friend. The coffee was great. Super sweet and creamy. The hazlenut latte is my new favorite. Also had a veggie bagel that was delicious. And not outrageously priced. Baristas are friendly and the whole vibe is really nice. I'll be back soon for sure.

Iced pumpkin spice latte and lemon bar
Anushka M.

My first time trying Ethiopian coffee and it did not disappoint! On top of that trying Rue Cafes fall drinks was even more intriguing. First thoughts are clean, cozy and friendly vibes. Most tables inside were taken by people working on their laptops and the outside patio area was nicely shaded and more laid back. I went with their iced pumpkin spice latte. The one thing that stood out to me is this truly tasted like a mix of pumpkin and fall spices. The balance was perfect! I usually prefer sweeter drinks and asked the baristas which was the sweetest one. They mentioned all their fall drinks are on the sweeter side and any drink can be made sweeter by request. Mine was perfectly sweet without any alterations, but the employees were nice enough to let me try it first and they'd adjust it accordingly. I grabbed a table inside because I also ordered a lemon bar which is one of my favorite bakery items. It was delicious! I love all the little pumpkins and fall decor at each table too. It's a bit of a walk from the metro but not terrible. Overall this was a super cute cafe!

Hours and details

Have loved Rue from the beginning but want to especially plug their beautiful cocktail / beer garden. One of the nicest outdoor space for a drink in the area, and the cocktails are both delicious and reasonable. Edit: adding hours!

An Espresso Martini with their cocktail menu.
Alexander B.

One of my favorite local and non-chain coffee shops in DC! The folks at Rue run a top notch cafe that is great to chill/work/grab and go from. Plus they just opened a new cocktail bar with a wonderful outside patio that is open on the weekend and into the evenings. Plus the service is just always pleasant.

Almond danish & bacon, egg & cheese bagel
Leroy R.

It's always a good time when I visit. Lots of seating for those WFH days. Food options and drink options a plenty. Service is always great.

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3 years ago

The place is nice for this city area. Coffee is great, also there are Basque cheesecake. Not bad at all.

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3 years ago

Great spot for lunch! Highly recommend this place! Delicious sandwiches and drinks. Pay this place a visit.

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5 years ago

Excellent latte and chocolate croissant. Really nice place to do work - they have wifi!

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4 years ago

Delicious coffee & pastries! Parking is sometimes a struggle out front but worth the hassle. Can't wait to come back

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4 years ago

Lovely cafe! Great drinks, good place to meet, study, read or hangout. The atmosphere is so nice. You can't beat Ethiopian coffee:)

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5 years ago

I had an excellent coffee this morning friendly staff and a good addition to the neighborhood

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