[[HIGHLIGHT]]Swing's Coffee Roasters has been a Washington institution since 1916, and its classic G Street coffeehouse feels as though it belongs to another era.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]With its handsome mahogany bar, gigantic espresso machines, stand-up counter, and high-top tables, it has more character than a dozen interchangeable modern coffee shops combined.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order your coffee, buy a bag of the Diplomat Blend to enjoy at home, and settle in for some of the best people-watching in Washington. You may spot a politician, prominent political appointee, diplomat, lawyer, or lobbyist enjoying a cup of joe before heading across the street to make a presentation at the Old Executive Office Building. If there is no room at one of the tables, take your coffee to Lafayette Square or one of the small parks near the Octagon House and enjoy it al fresco. Do not overlook the delicious homemade biscotti, either. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Swing's is not simply a coffee shop--it is a wonderfully atmospheric piece of Washington history.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Stopped in for a coffee on a travel day to do some work. Overall great vibe and the coffee was good. Staff was not friendly. The person taking my order seemed annoyed I was trying to place an order and didn't say anything in the entire interaction. Sad because I was excited to try a local rec. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place and overall aesthetics is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Makes the coffee taste even better. So my simple, vanilla latte extra sweet with twice is better. read more

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We stopped by Swings Coffee on a hot summer day and it was the perfect choice. I ordered the vanilla bean latte, and it was perfectly sweet and refreshing. The vanilla bean flavor stood out in the best way. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, I came with a group of 4 and the barista poured us each water cups. One of my friends got the cold brew with oat milk and LOVED IT, they said it was the best cold brew they've ever had in their life. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute spot, highly recommend![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Swings Coffee - Vanilla bean iced latte, Vietnamese iced coffee, and cold brew with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This coffee spot is right by my campus and I always walk past, so today I decided to try with a friend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]First entered, I loved the inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There wasn't any seating left around 12pm, so we just grabbed and go for our coffees.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The barista was very kind and welcomed us with a smile. I got the caramel iced latte, nothing special, nothing crazy but still good. A similar roast I would make at home, but I would come again for a pick me up. read more

Needed a quick pick me up and popped in for a matcha. The color of my drink was great and it tasted even better! Pricing was on par with the area but I would return again. The service was good and the barista even took the time ti explain the difference between. Dry and wet foam. I mainly drink matcha. So, I wasnt aware of this option but i appreciate the cordial response to educate me! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty adequate amount of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is street or garage in this area. read more

Swings Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This may be the single worst run coffee shop in the District. I had a particularly terrible experience today. I met a client at the 14th Street location arriving at 3:45 PM gave the associate my order, to stay. My client arrived moments later, and I purchased him a coffee. Again, I told the associate that the orders were "for here." No sooner did we sit down when the same associate walked over an told us we had to leave "now" because they were closing for the day. I asked why he didn't tell me 5 minutes earlier before taking my order. His profoundly lame excuse was that he told the other customers at the table next to me (??). When I asked for a refund since we would not be able to consume our purchases given that we were being ordered to leave, he shrugged, and the other associate said "Sorry!" Seriously???? I suggest that ownership arrange a customer service clinic for the clueless team. One word: AVOID! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy coffee shop with WiFi and indoor seatings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee was really good and the baristas friendly. The drinks came out fast. read more

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5 Stopped in for the first time to grab a latte and walk to the White House. Two employees working were very nice. Service was quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was light and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely return! read more

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Got some coffee when in DC. This place sold an ok cup of drip coffee. I did ask for the barista to keep some room for cream which he didn't do. I ended up throwing a bit of the coffee away to put in the cream. The creamers were put in another section of the coffee shop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a ton of seating at this coffee shop and I liked the ambiance of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Swings Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bad attitudes, bad product. First of all, the guy and gal at the counter on 4/13 (female at register, guy making coffee) were performatively annoyed that we were there ordering coffee and making them actually do something. That was a turnoff. The next issue was when I ordered a drip decaf they said they couldn't make it, but that they could do a decaf Americano. Fine. Until I realized, of course, it's more expensive. Too late. The final blow came at 11:30pm that night when I tried to sleep and realized the decaf Americano was most definitely NOT decaf. Ruined my sleep on a night when I had to be up early the next morning. Never going back. read more

I don't usually leave reviews when I am traveling, but I am really shocked that this place has 4 1/2 stars. Unfriendly staff. I ordered croissant and almond milk cappuccino and croissant was the worst I've had in my life. I just threw it away. Cappuccino was 3 out of 10. read more

Cute coffee shop. Simple, clean spacious with extra clean bathrooms. Friendly staff. Oat milk latte was delicious read more

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This was so good! I ordered one of the seasonal drinks (honey lavender latte) with almond milk. And decaf, because it was the afternoon. The drink was so pretty and tasted as good as it looked! read more

Swings Coffee - Honey Lavender latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had the best service here! I literally stood there (I'm so indecisive) and talked to the people working until they picked out a drink for me lol. My drink was so tasty, but I don't know what it was since they made a special blend for me! I mean look at the latte art! They took their time and really do well with their craft. If I lived here this would be a regular spot for me read more

Swings Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

solid coffee, open weekdays near the WH, the espresso is done well, the pastries are outsourced and were ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space is nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and service was friendly read more

This is a nice local coffee shop in the business district. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lot of people in the morning, mostly office workers from the surrounding area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The personnel is nice and busy. Coffee tastes good. read more

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Great coffee, convenient location! Several different roasts for pour over options. I'd recommend! read more

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I had a great Oat Milk Latte here. Cool atmosphere and decor. Quick Service from very friendly staff. read more

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Great coffee shop on 14th Street downtown. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty large space with lots of single/duo seating and with lots of natural light through the floor to ceiling windows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe ebbs and flows with the number of people - quieter to much louder when full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff handles the busy times well. Nice selection of coffees and parties. They have autumn flavors on the menu now. read more

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Ordered cortado, im my humble opinion coffee is just a bit better than starbucks. Espresso felt like roasted too dark / robusta beans. Ill test espresso blend they roasted see if its the same profile Location itself is nice and clean read more

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Favorite coffee that I had in this area of DC- the coffee was flavorful and complex. I also had a gingerbread muffin which was quite delightful and filling. There isn't much room to spread out and work, but if you're just stopping in to chat with a friend or doing some quick work this place has adequate space to do that. They also have a sparkling water dispenser next to the regular water dispenser, which I thought was unexpected but a very nice touch. read more

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Officially, Swings Coffee is my new favorite people-watching coffee house in Washington D.C. Why? First of all, because of the customer service. The amazing baristas named Grace & Shreez (I'm sorry if I misspelled) were friendly and polite. There is positive vibes only in this spot-- I loved it! Second of all, location could not get any better since it's right off the Metro Canter station. There are scooters all over the place too. I imagine it would be hard to park your car, but I saw a parking garage in the opposite side of the shop if you really have to drive. Or street parking, maybe. My first drink was Latte with oat milk and second drink was mocha with oat milk, both delicious. Don't you dare judge me for drinking too much coffee :) I had to get a lot of sh*t done on this rainy Thursday. Haha! But I have to mention it's not the taste that makes this spot my favorite. It's the customer service and this prime location. read more

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This is a busy place! Lots of people came in wearing their suits, chatting with their colleagues, sitting with their laptops. After all, we are so close to the White House among other workplaces. I walked in and it was loud! I don't know how anyone can concentrate to think! The line wasn't long, but people never stopped coming in. I ordered a flat white with vanilla and oat milk. It was pricey for only 8oz! They also pull their espresso for 21-24 seconds. That sounds short to me, but in bigger cities people tend to like lighter coffee and espresso. So I'm glad I got the flat white (2 shots of espresso). The baristas were mostly black! Yay! It's not typical to see baristas were are people of color. Bunny points for that, guys! The staff was nice though! They seem to like working there. read more

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Absolutely great! The service was very quick, they offer free tap water and sparkling water. I got a cold brew with almond milk and vanilla - the drink was absolutely energizing and I am glad we just happened to run into this place. I will definitely be going back to this place. Shout out to the staff too, very professional, friendly and offered their own twist on their suggested drinks. read more

Swings Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my new favorite places for coffee in DC and I can't believe I didn't try it earlier! The iced vanilla latte was one of the best I've had in the downtown area - super creamy and smooth. I will say it's a little on the expensive side even for DC, but I appreciate their commitment to ethically sourced free trade coffee! Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cup of coffee while strolling around the White House area. read more

Give it a try if you're looking for coffee in downtown DC that's not from a chain establishment! The chocolate croissant was so-so but the coffee was delicious! read more

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Stopped by after doing some monument sight seeing. Had an iced latte and my friend bought an iced americano. Delicious coffee and nice interior! read more

Swings Coffee - Inside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Latte was excellent. The employees are super nice. The one who made my Latte told me it was made with a lot of Love! I believe it. Define worth going back. Only thing was there was no offer to warm my scone. Probably to keep the line going. read more

Awesome spot for real cappuccino near JW Marriott. Free WiFi so can work a bit there. Plenty of bar seats

Best coffee drinks in DC. Not much else to say. I will go out of my way to get coffee whenever time permits.

They are back! This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city! Great service, people, coffee, and pastries. read more

Swings Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

MATT, JACK AND BEN were AMAZING!!!! They gave us the best service ever and they gave us amazing recommendations!! We will definitely be coming back! read more

When i walked into Swings the first time, i had no idea that i would be getting an education in roasting coffee beans. Well it all began with a question I had been pondering upon after tasting one helluva bitter cup of coffee which said light?? Wht gives? I asked the barista and she explained that light roast means the beans have been roasted in a way that the flavors of the bean are kept intact to a greater extent. Light roast also retains most of the caffeine from the coffee bean and it is the opposite for dark roast (which has a more smoky or burnt taste than the light roast). So does that mean I should go for dark roast? No, you should still opt for a light roast since its a more "clear" taste if that makes any sense. Mind boggling. Anyhow, such was the education i recieved at Swings and I never looked back. Swings also provides me with snapchat joke fodder in the form of their inconsistent latte art which is less than impressive at time and smtimes pretty flattering (the latte art seems to be indicative of the mood of the barista which is I can appreciate). Cue my pictures for proof :-D And if you are at Swings, make sure you sample some of their baked goods. My favorite is their blueberry muffin (one of the best blueberry muffin in the area with a decadent brown sugar topping yumm). I was hesitant to try their baked good after reading a review but reviews be damned, because the blueberry muffin made me a believer! Another favorite of mine is their chocolate croissant. Oh the buttery layers! Next up is the apple fritter I have been eyeing but cant pick the courage to order because of its massive size. Oh well, till then i will gorge on blueberry muffins and sip on frothy cappuccinos contently. read more

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DC influencer Anna Meyer described Swing's Coffee as "one of the most underrated coffee shops in the city." It's true. Located on 14th and G Streets NW, downtown DC hides this top rated coffee shop. It's in the bottom floor of a sterile office building, but bland it is not. Swings Coffee shop is brightly decorated with classy tiles and wood. There is plenty of window seating and a few tables to the right. Order at the bar a latte (the best in downtown DC) and a pastry (the chocolate croissant is great!) and your day will be made. Keep up the great work, Swings Coffee! read more

Swings Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The staff here was not the nicest people I've experienced. They were openly making fun of the couple in front of me and didn't even try to hide their judgments. When I ordered my usual Americano the response I received was "have you ever even had one before?". I manage a coffee shop and could never imagine having staff be disrespectful so openly to their customers. Coffee was fine, nothing special. It was disappointing visit. read more

Love Swing's espresso. On the pricier side but very tasty and strong. If you're purchasing espresso to make your macchiato or latte, go ahead and grab Monin's white chocolate sauce and thank me later. Something about the mix of the two. read more

At 10am on a weekday there was a good hum of activity and still a few tables open for mid-morning remote work. Drip coffee is served HOT and flaky pastries available. read more

Swings in DC brews a very consistent and good cup of coffee. It's location is just steps from the White House. You can also pick from a variety of pastries to go down with your coffee. The shop is small but there are some seats to sip away your day. Swings roasts their coffee and is knowledgeable on all things coffee. This company has been around for years and is worth a visit if you happen to find yourself in Washington and in need of some caffeine. read more

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I would give this place 5 stars, except for a shitty experience today. If you ever come to this place, and the girl with puffy fro pulled up on top of her head, terrible eye liner, and equally terrible attitude tries to make your espresso drink, ASK FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Why? Somehow she was able to make a latte and a mocha taste like dirt water. Weak as fuck, where's my espresso at dammit? I paid $13 bucks for two drinks that tasted as bleh as that chick's attitude. What attitude you ask? Look, I'm not asking for a colgate smile and perky chirpy greeting, but I'd also like to NOT be treated like picking up my drinks is somehow offensive to her soul. Especially when her drinks are meh as her personality. And she slapped those drinks down on the counter without calling out the order #. When I asked if that was my order, she answered like this was the dumbest question on planet. Sorry, lady, there are three other customers waiting - was I supposed to read your mind and know that this was my drink via telepathy? Maybe her attitude is terrible because she drinks her own espresso drinks. I'd be cranky af too. read more