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Simona cafe

4.1 (64 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Good for working
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Natalie M.

Good choice for coffee in NoMa! I was greeted soon after I entered and I quickly settled on a drip coffee with almond milk and an apple caramel pastry. The coffee was strong and smooth. The pastry added the right dose of sweetness. I appreciated the eclectic mix of jazz, funk, and r&b music playing during my visit. The shop has around twenty seats and there were plenty of available seats during my visit on a Saturday afternoon. I look forward to stopping by again for another coffee break.

Ashleigh T.

Simona is around the corner from my office. When I'm feeling like I want something premium this is where I come, it's a treat because they don't offer a variety of size options. That being said, the coffees, espressos and teas are definitely top notch the quality is superior to other coffee shops nearby. I've tried the banana chocolate chip bread (it goes quick) and it was delicious. If you are in the mood for well crafted coffee or tea this is the place for you.

Shanelle Y.

The baristas and chefs were so kind and accommodating to my dietary needs. They were happy to substitute ingredients for me and when the sandwich came out wrong the first time, they remade it right away. The latte was DELICIOUS and I wanted to order another one on the way out but had to hold myself back. All in all a great coffee shop!

Lauren B.

A great, bright cafe. A nice little spot tucked into Noma. As any city coffee shop, prices are a bit higher than I would like to see but the matcha and sandwich was great. Im a sucker for good foccacia and they had it for everything! It always bustling with activity but the staff is attentive and always ready to help.

Carrot cake matcha
John B.

This used to be Sweet Science, and I liked that aesthetic better. This new cafe similarly offers distinctive beverages, and I tried something called a "carrot cake matcha". Matcha goes well with a lot of things, but it sometimes bombs, and I thought that this combination had the potential to fail. But I have to say, the spices and hint of carrot somehow worked quite well with the distinctively green flavor. It was, however, quite a small beverage for the price. The space is one where most people would be walking to work somewhere in the area, and it's a nice treat along the way but I wouldn't come a long way for that small of a beverage.

Zaria S.

Cozy spot in a Clarendon neighborhood. I had the fancy grilled cheese with their homemade focaccia bread, which was satisfying. A lemon lavender scone, and cupcake they get from local bakeries. It's a lowkey vibe, but worth a visit. Limited seating inside and out. Kind service.

Latte
Karla H.

We walked here for a quick bite and we were very pleased. The coffee was delicious and the breakfast sandwiches were unique but tasty. It's not your usual croissant sandwich. It's more like a homemade french bread square sandwich. It was great! The place is pretty small and there is seating available outside, however BEWARE OF THE MOSQUITOS

Midori G.

Really lovely atmosphere and the taste of the coffee is great! I ordered and oatmilk latte which came to $7.15 pre-tip. I will say it felt a little overpriced and the service was subpar. Overall it is a good place to visit but not my favorite coffee shop experience.

Morning Loaf, Drip Coffee, Cafe au Lait w/ oat milk
Brayden V.

any café that plays Dorothy Ashby's "Afro Harping" is an immediate winner in my book Simona is nothing special (aside from playing some deep cuts now and again, playlist promptly switched to edm...) BF says the Morning Loaf (a lovely combo of carrot, nut, zucchini, and possibly more) was a perfect balance of savory and sweet. They also say the drip was smooth and nutty. I say the Cafe au Lait was also very smooth, perfectly foamy and served in a chic mug. overall good experience, I've been before and I'll def be back since I'm new to the neighborhood

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Nancy M.

Cute cafe! Good amount of seats and they even have an outdoor patio, which will be amazing in the spring/summer. They have really good sandwich options. The menu was solid with some seasonal coffees too. I got the 5 spice chai and it was fantastic!! I also got a chocolate chip cookie that was super soft in the middle, it was perfect. Can't wait to come back here! Great for working.

Eisha K.

This is a nice neighborhood café with a decent amount of drink options. I chose to go with my chai tea latte. I wouldn't say it's my favorite, but I love the ambience and just sitting there and journaling/reading.

ELF (Elevated London Fogg)
Chelsea C.

It is one of those places that will make you end up paying for a $8-10 beverage but I will say, it's so good. Nice cafes like this are a nice luxury to yourself, especially if you're coming to do work. Take in the clean design and open seating. It's really made me fall in love with the London Fog, the tea was so aromatic, not too sweet to bring out the floral notes, and the fog had a perfectly creamy and foamed oat milk. Very pleasant to just even lounge and listen to the bustle and coffee sounds.

Strawberry Basil Iced Matcha
Fatu D.

I have been to this place twice now. Once last year for the same exact thing I ordered today (as it is only offered in the summer) -The Strawberry Basil Iced Matcha! It is simply to die for! Not too sweet, the perfect ratio of matcha to syrup, and a variety of milk and milk-alternatives to choose from. The strawberry basil syrup is made in house and I have been on the search to find a comparable replacement for one year! Simona is a small, hole in the wall in NOMA DC which makes it the perfect little café gem of Northeast. Intimate seating and a cute, quick serve station in the middle of the cafe equipped with sugar, to-go utensils, and dish bin. An atmosphere made for to eat in or grab and go. The service is quick being that there is only one person manning the cashier and making the drink orders. I am sure there are staff in the back to cook the made to order breakfast items. You have to check out their seasonal menu!

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The Wilson with avocado was 10/10!!! the egg and bread were amazing. the coffee was ok probably wouldn't get it again.

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Bread on sandwich was rock hard -- not just stale but inedible and would have been obvious to the person who cut it

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My favorite coffee shop in DC. Love the ambiance, coffee and breakfast. I will definitely return!

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Friendly staff and a clean environment! The Wilson sandwich was a delight first thing in the morning.

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Paris- Brest Au Saumon Fume

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