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    Slipstream

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado toast - A takeout container holds avocado toast with sliced avocado, radish slices, sprouts, and seasoning, served on a piece of bread.
    Eric J.

    Excellent avocado toast, pickled shallots, goat cheese, delicious!! Mocha was perfect too.

    A breakfast sandwich featuring a toasted bun, melted cheese, a pickle slice, and a fried chicken fillet, served in a white container.
    Jane L.

    Nice small location with a few tables inside and more outside as well as in the atrium of the building. I had a good WiFi connection through Xfinity so I may go back to work remotely! I ordered a Tahitian Vanilla Latte in a mug. It didn't seem very large so I'm wondering if you get more by ordering to go or if it's an illusion and just deceptively small looking. I also ordered a Jammy Bacon and Egg Sandwich. Both were so good!!!

    Flat white
    mark y.

    Definitely a step above. Way less crowded than 14th, so you can chat with the baristas. Enjoyed my flat white here and their espresso is medium bodied, has its own sweetness that is nice.

    Kate H.

    A chill, convenient spot for coffee aficionados in downtown. Though smaller than the Logan Circle location, there's still a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. And it's not too crowded in the afternoons before they close at 3pm. There are tasting coffee options, and I love that they serve espresso in my preferred manner (with a small seltzer water on the side). The service was good too. I do wish their food options were more inclusive--few vegan and gluten free options to be found on the lunch and dinner menus. A great local, independent option if you don't want to support Compass (for various reasons)!

    Pumpkin bread
    Sarah K.

    Got a sweetie pie latte with oatmilk and a slice of pumpkin bread. The sweetie pie latte only came in one size--I think 12 ounces. It was tasty but the Starbucks PSL is still my go-to. The pumpkin bread was flavorful and a bigger portion than the one you get at Starbucks. It reminded me of the episode in The Office where Dwight gets the pumpkin stuck on his head.

    Sweater weather
    Tonia K.

    When you walk in the door, Slipstream's decor is so welcoming. Like whether you've just had the toughest commute or are just looking for a huge in a mug, somehow you feel like all will be well. There's a QR menu + paper menus to help you make your selection. The not so great? I wasn't a fan of Sweater Weather despite loving the name. I will always stan coffee art, which I got to enjoy (pictured). The breakfast burrito also had a very runny egg, which I wasn't feeling. So, the vibes are cool but I didn't enjoy my order. Both are some of their most popular orders, so clearly others like it! While I haven't found the right beverage & food order, I still recommend Slipstream for the pleasant vibes. It's a nice addition to the Franklin Square area.

    Inside a cafe, a vibrant mural with pink, blue, yellow, and green colors covers a wall, with shelves holding small containers and decorative objects.
    Austin G.

    To survive as a local business during (and after) the pandemic, you need to innovate. Slated to open before the pandemic, Slipstream's newest and third location needed to pivot with the downtown audience suddenly gone. They slowed down and designed out the small space with the pandemic in mind. They took out a few seats to leave room for safe distancing while customers wait for their lattes. Outdoor seating is being added. Compared to its two other locations, this one is the smallest, but it fits the downtown working crowd. Located inside an office building that sits 1,000 workers, the location is central. When you walk in, you're greeted by a bright mural by Dante Marshall, an artist friend of the owner. Order your coffee drink or a food item (recommend the breakfast sandwich of sweet potato biscuit). Wait safely in a space next to the coffee bar (decorated with hanging plants) or grab a booth. The coffee itself is good and colorful cups help you determine what kind of coffee you like- floral, creamy, etc. If you like creamy, the vanilla latte is on point.

    Avocado Toast with Salmon - A disposable container contains sliced avocado and raw salmon on a bed of sprouts, onions, and radish slices, garnished with chopped chives.

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    Solid coffee and breakfast sandwich option. Prices are reasonable for DC. Decent place to work out of. Not very fast tho.

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    Great space to work from, tons of room. Iced vanilla latte and peach muffin were delicious.

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    Good coffee, good service. A bit pricey ($4.13 with tax) for a small coffee. On par with other coffee places in the area.

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    A quiet spot with friendly service The avocado toast and cortado were both great.

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    Yum! The shop has incredible desserts inside City Center DC. The gelato is delicious. There are so…read moremany flavors. The choices are unique and change from time to time. They also have coffees. This is a fun place to end date night or visit with friends while sightseeing seeing in DC. Dolcezza is inside Palmer Alley, a fun place to take pictures. Visitors will find upscale shops and other restaurants in the immediate area. Chinatown Metro or Convention Center metro are a few blocks away. Paid metered parking is hit or miss. There are garages nearby. This place is worth a visit (or more).

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    Slipstream - coffee - Updated May 2026

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