The largest location in D.C. of this coffee shop from Panama, if you love coffee with cool vibes, go to Unido just off of U Street NW. Open every day until 5 p.m., they sell a full coffee menu with a few food options. Stopping in on a Friday in May around 3 p.m., there was a steady flow of customers, but I was still able to get a seat. They have tables, bar seating, and window seating. Only waiting for about five minutes, my latte was strong and yet creamy. There are two restrooms in the back and free Wi-Fi for customers. (The Wi-Fi password is on the receipt.) read more

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On the hunt again for a proper croissant. While the staff was wonderful and sweet and very busy today- I was starving. However for $5.50 this butter croissant was just missing the mark for me. The place is small and there aren't many great seats but the fact that it is in the market is very charming. I would go back for some coffee to try. read more

Unido - Butter Croissant - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

They are over-charging, I asked for a panacea rice as per the menu (20 usd) and they wanted to overcharge me 3 usd for the shrimp. But as per the menu they should include the shrimp in the 20USD. Be careful when you order read more

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Flavorful and tasty hot coffee. However, their WiFi is deactivated on the weekends!!!!

Absolutely delicious with every bite and every sip. As it was my first time really exploring DC, decided to stop at UNIDO to grab a quick bite before touring museums. WOW am I so glad that I did, the granola bowl was fresh, packed with yummy bites and delicious! Music vibes are chill, the staff is friendly and welcoming, plus the menu is will put together to bring the flavors of Panama to DC life. Best coffee- hands down! read more

Unido - Granola Bowl and Orange Raspadura Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I ordered a latte for $6 and chicken caesar wrap for $18 with few people inside. My wrap and coffee took 22mins. My wrap has one piece of chicken in it. Tastes like a chicken caesar wrap, but 20$ for a wrap is not justified when there is one piece of chicken in it. slow kitchen and overall mediocre food read more

Unido - chicken caesar wrap - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a nice cafe coffeehouse blocks away from a major Howard University dormitory building. My daughter and I decided to try something here as she is a regular customer with her friends. We were on the way to the airport and we had not had the chance to eat all morning. I ordered the Unido Burger and a Vanilla Latte. My daughter ordered their breakfast sandwich, no sauce and a prepacked retail juice. My daughter's breakfast sandwich came out with an exorbitant amount of the sauce on it, and that is not as it was ordered. She took some time to wipe off the sauce because we didn't have time for them to make another one. She went ahead and ate as much as she could've, but it was not ideal. I just think that what if she was allergic to something or could not have the ingredients she asked to not be on the sandwich???....scary. The Unido Burger was a small good quality beef patty that had BBQ sauce, cheese, and red onions on a small brioche bun. It came with fries. It was very tasty and the fries were a hit. The staff is very kind. Halfway through our dining, the rest of our party showed up with our luggage. So we were able to store it in the cafe with us. My Iced Vanilla Latte was good a my daughter enjoyed her packaged juice. This was a good experience, despite no WiFi allowed. I had an opportunity to use the open non-gender restroom and it was clean. read more

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this Saturday morning we tried @cafeunidousa & @cafeunido in Shaw, Washington, DC feat. a ORANGE RASPADURA LATTE and EL BREAKFAST WRAP with scrambled eggs, cheese, kidney beans Panama Style, avocado, (hold the bacon), concolon (crispy rice) and sofrito aioli --- which gets a 10/10 from us! however, $17 for a moderately sized breakfast wrap is a little high IMO and the baristas vibe seemed a bit uptight read more

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Solid spot! Really in between a 4 and 5... the beignets are meh and the egg was overcooked on my sandwich, but everything else was great! Super cute and they have a side that's laptop friendly and a side that's laptop free - cool vibe! Great service. read more

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Amazing place for coffee, food, and remote working! I had an iced lavender latte and the pork belly burger and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of both. The latte was perfectly rich with a great lavender taste that wasn't too subtle or too overpowering. It was also just the right sweetness for me. The pork belly burger comes with your choice of fries, yuca fries, or salad. The fries were delicately crispy on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside, and were well seasoned. I also really liked the ketchup that came with it, which was less sweet than a typical ketchup and had almost a salsa-esque taste. The burger was delicious - I loved that the pulled pork had a slight crispiness which gave it an almost bacon-like texture and taste, and the combination of the pork with the pickles and slaw was so good. They only allow laptops at the bar and window, but they do have ample seating/table space at both areas so I don't think it would be too much trouble to find a spot (although it might be a bit cramped if every single spot was filled). Besides that, they have other tables and booths for people just trying to enjoy their coffee or meal. The space has great natural lighting and is not overly noisy, making it a great space to work or chill! Definitely will be back to try other menu items. read more

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Seeing as to how highly rated this coffee shop was, I had to swing by, and am so glad I did!! It's tucked away in a cozy little nook inside La Cosecha in Union Market. This iced vanilla bean latte was one of the BEST vanilla lattes I've had in the DMV (and I've had copious amounts), and I absolutely loved this. The vanilla bean flavor is subtle and not overwhelming, adding just the right amount of sweetness to the ratio of milk and espresso, which was unbelievably smooth and the perfect level of light creaminess. The space is small, but there's also seating outside as well. Staff were not the friendliest I'll say, but the coffee makes up for it. I will most definitely be coming back here to try their other specialty latte, the orange raspadura (orange peel & cane sugar). Can't wait to come back! read more

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Super cute coffee shop with good food! They take cash and card which is great because a lot of places are x'ing out cash when it comes to coffee shops. I ordered the unido burger that comes with fries. My only complaint is that the portion should be a lot bigger. It's giving kid friendly but when I say the burger is sooooo good!!! It's delicious !!! Def a must try place for coffee and food. Initiate cute place to work out of. Check it out read more

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Really good. I had a small vanilla latte and it was super rich. The vanilla was advertised as a house made vanilla syrup and it was just perfect. read more

I was excited to see that Unido opened a second location. They have excellent coffee and make one of the best lattes in the city. Service is always friendly and on my recent brunch visit, it was fairly lively. I'm partial to their vanilla latte, which I usually drink hot, which is rare for me. Their croissants are good. I believe that they do not start serving their food menu until 9, so if you go before that, you are limited to the bakery case. I recently went for brunch. I really, really enjoyed their Geisha Martini, which is an espresso martini. I want to try their Coffee Megroni next. I got the chicken tamale empanadas and carimanolas. I love a cornmeal crust empanada and these were delicious. I enjoyed the carimanolas too. My friend loved his burger. I wished they'd offer Panamanian tortillas, like the La Cosecha location used to have. I loved those so much. I'm looking forward to returning and trying more of Unido's offerings. read more

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had an americano and a breakfast sandwich without the bacon - both were awesome. i was super hungry after having woken up early to study for finals without eating anything and this sandwich really hit the spot. can't wait to come back and try some other stuff... or maybe just get the breakfast sandwich again read more

Unido - breakfast sandwich, no bacon - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I finally got a chance to sit down at UNIDO and I'm so glad I did. They recently implemented a new rule where laptop/folks working have to sit at the bar which is amazing because I can actually enjoy my food and drink at a table! I truly think this is one of the best improvements they have made. The breakfast wrap was SO delicious. There is a crispy rice or crispness that was so so good. And the hot sauce is AMAZING! It was very busy so I had to wait a bit to order but the staff was friendly. They ran out of vanilla syrup so I substituted rosemary for my latte and it turned out to be delicious. It's a great vibe inside if you can grab a seat. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Yummmm, this place is dreamy. The Huevos skillet is similar to a shakshuka which I am a sucker for... everything about it was flavorful and delicious. I got it with sourdough, but there are a few other options to choose from! Also, get the hot sauce!!! The latte was also phenomenal, not too sweet with a smooth espresso. The setup is nice because there is a designated area for laptops. The staff were very friendly and accommodating for our questions. My only qualm was that both the items could've been a little hotter, especially considering the Huevos came in a skillet! Overall, this is a great little breakfast spot! read more

Unido - Huevos skillet with sourdough and a vanilla latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cafe Unido is a cute tucked away restaurant in the Shaw area of DC. It's the perfect place to go if you want a quick breakfast. You have to order your food at the counter and an employee will bring the food and drinks to your table. They have a variety of options on the menu. I was pleasantly surprised at the selection of menu items, especially for a cafe. Overall, the food was pretty good. The restaurant can get pretty busy on the weekend, but tables open up fairly quickly. They don't allow you to have laptops, which is different. read more

UNIDO is one of the best cafes in dc and we're so fortunate to live right across and enjoy it as regulars. The vanilla latte is my go to for coffee and for food, you can't go wrong with any of their choices. My husband claims the unido breakfast sando is his favorite savory breakfast item in the city. I can't get enough of the vanilla bean pancakes so we compromise and share both for the ultimate sweet and savory experience. The ambiance is always mellow and the staff are friendly! read more

Unido - Unido breakfast sando and vanilla bean pancakes - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to this UNIDO location as well as the one in La Cosecha a few times. I always get an Iced Vanilla Latte and I've never been disappointed! The staff is quick and friendly but you can tell they put a lot of care into their craft. Very tasty coffee at a decent price! read more

Their coffee. Their food. The ambiance. This is one of the best coffee shops in DC. Their Geisha coffee experience is also fantastic. Their empanadas are made with corn dough and have the perfect crunch. read more

Unido - Chicken empanadas. And huevo skillet - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by for a quick and easy breakfast. Here was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the ambiance was clean and quiet - a great spot for working or a casual meet up. The unido breakfast sandwich was massive and delicious. For sure, shareable and absolutely worth going back for! read more

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The breakfast sandwich's combination of eggs, beans and avocado is delicious. Highly recommend. My friend got the chia latte and she said it was on the sweet side. Food is brought to the table, but drinks are picked up. Big windows, lots of light, and no laptops allowed. read more

Unido - Café latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a wonderful coffee shop for DC. I've been to the Unido stall at La Cosecha and thoroughly enjoyed the espresso, a really solid espresso program, and was in the area, so decided to try their Shaw location. Today, I decided to try something different. I asked the barista for the pour over menu, and saw a Geisha option that suited me. The price is definitely high ($14 for a pour over). They were out of my original choice, so went with the Abu Geisha instead. A great coffee, but the price turns you off quickly. I'll be back for an espresso before/after Whole Foods, and it's definitely a great coffee shop to relax in (the no-laptop areas are absolutely perfect!), but the coffee scene in DC isn't New York, and New York prices are next to impossible to accept in DC. read more

The vanilla bean latte is great - try it with macadamia milk! Remote work/laptop use is limited to the handful of seats at the bar. Kitchen opens at 9, so no breakfast sando until then, but they do also have some bites (think croissant, muffin, cookie, etc) in a pastry case. read more

This location is amazing!! Especially the food... Very friendly and attentive staff :-) I really enjoyed my weekend brunch here. I loved EVERYTHING.... Loved the iced Hibiscus Lemongrass Tea and Orange Raspadura Latte. Both were unique and refreshing! We had Panasia Fried Rice, Steak & Eggs, Eggs Beni, Deviled Eggs, Vanilla Bean & Coffee Pancakes! The fried rice was my favorite... so crispy and so much flavor. I loved the yucca and arugula combination with the eggs benedict was perfection. The deviled eggs with crab and roe was the fanciest deviled eggs I've ever had!! The coffee syrup was unique and worked so well with the pancakes. I can't wait to go back and try other food items!!!!! read more

Stumbled on Unido while driving to the Whole Foods down the block. I had no idea there are Unido's elsewhere outside of Panama! We must've went to Cafe Unido 4x while we were in Panama so I was eager to try them out. They don't have bags of the geisha coffee on sale - or at least not packaged on the shelves. But they do have two of their beans, so I will have to try those out next time. Staff were extremely nice and patient. Drinks came out quickly. I had the Cold Brew and it tasted just as good as I remembered. read more

After a couple visits to this cafe, I am a true fan now. Not only does it feel welcoming despite its spaciousness, it is a comfortable place to hang out and work or grab a meal and chat. I have come to get a drink, eat a quick bite, and sit down for a full meal. The service is so kind and accommodating; I have asked many questions and been met with really helpful answers and suggestions about the menu choices. I thought I was going to be devoted entirely to the orange raspadura latte, but trying the hibiscus lemongrass tea was a complete game-changer, it is unlike any drink I've ever had, so punchy from the lime but sweet and rounded out. Trying the geisha coffees was so fun because we got to hear about the origins of the coffee and try the unwashed and natural beans to taste the difference. Among a group of four, we ordered five dishes to share at brunch and it was perfect for us based on the various sizes. The star of the meal was definitely the Panasian rice, which had the most amazing crispy texture and it was full of flavor. I loved the chewiness and it was perfect to keep on my plate to eat a bite in between all the other dishes. The eggs Benedict does not come with any meat but it is delicious nonetheless with the fried yucca and nicely dressed arugula. Perhaps the salad serving and amount of yucca could be increased so the dish is more filling as a main. These deviled eggs were the fanciest deviled eggs I've ever had ! And what a journey they are, with huge lump of crispy fried crab and bits of trout roe that pop in your mouth and mingle with the creamy seasoned egg yolk. The steak and eggs were wonderfully done, the steak is cooked in the jus so it is super tender and holds onto the flavorful garlicky citrus sauce. The pancakes are a shareable size for sure; the stack of three was delectable, you definitely appreciate the texture that is soft but doesn't fall apart and the delicious coffee syrup. Can't wait to come back. My lunchtime visits to try the burger and pork belly sandwich have also been great!!! The pork belly sandwich is more satisfying in my opinion. And another sleeper hit on the menu is the house made ketchup. read more

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Excellent coffee in a clean & chill vibe space. Folks were working inside. Seems like a good place to work- not too noisy. Customer service was friendly. Exactly the quality non chain store caffeine hit we were looking for. read more

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Great place to study during the week (space on the bars permitting). Delicious drinks and food. We got the vanilla pancakes and egg sandwich. Divine, but if you are super hungry the portions are on the smaller end esp for the high price. More so a serve yourself kinda spot too (pour your own water/extra plates/utensils. I'd go here for a couple niche items, knowing I am paying a little more for a favorite food. read more

I was on my way to get coffee and all of a sudden stumbled upon this new coffee shop. The ambiance is calming, the space is nice, and my iced latte is really good. They have what looks like a food menu and a beer and wine list, but I didn't take a picture since I didn't know it was brand new and hadn't been reviewed yet. I have to come back, because it's definitely a place I can see myself coming back with a friend or to do some work. read more

Visited UNIDO for the first time and was very impressed with the plentiful seating as well as menu options. There are spots outside and inside as well as laptop free seating. There seemed to be lots of food options, though I just went with an iced vanilla latte. I did feel like the coffee was not as flavorful as I typically enjoy. But, I do need to try a cappuccino from here as it is my typical litmus test! I walked so unsure about parking, seems to be street parking. Located on a cute corner right by Whole Foods. read more

This establishment has classic chill vibes. Extraordinary coffee, and beautiful aesthetics. Great place to work or have intimate meeting. read more

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Came here with some friends and really enjoyed it!!! VERY good vanilla latte, good empanadas, but the burgers were surprisingly SOO good. Lovely ambiance and space as well. Only downside was that it was difficult to find a table for a little bit, but I will for sure be coming back to get more coffee and food for a lunch! read more

Unido - Empanadas, burger, latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Unido is great! While not 100% consistent, their coffee is generally very good and I like that when you order it for here, they give it to you in a real glass. There is a great amount of seating both inside and outside and free wifi, so it's a great place to work remotely or meet up with a friend for coffee. The baristas are always very nice. Definitely recommend for coffee in the area! read more

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Food was delicious, The raspadura late was amazing. Staff was super friendly and efficient. The space itself is really nice too. Easily found a little spot to myself. read more

This place is great. Everything from the service and quality of the espresso to the overall environment is really something. One of the baristas that works there-- I believe Joe is his name-- really tries (and succeeds) in making a great latte, matcha, etc. it's extraordinarily refreshing. Moreover, the staff does all this without a stuffy, uptight attitude. It is a calm place for a date or to study/work. The prices are exceedingly affordable when contrasting it with some of the really garbage places in the city. This spot is a gem, hopefully not too many people find out about it! read more

Unido - Matcha & Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So glad Unido added a location closer to home. Great space inside, room to work from there if needed, in addition to coffee and pastries, they serve food and cocktails too. The orange raspadura latte is one of my favorite in DC read more

Ordered a latte and the baristas all sniffed the milk before pouring it, shrugged, then said it's fine. It was not

This cafe is quite buzzing with lots of 20-something folk, likely young professionals who live in the high-rise building in which the cafe is located. The atmosphere is alright, more modern, earnest and sober, rather than playful, vintage, and cosy. They did not have any hot herbal tea besides chamomile, and I didn't want anything that would make me sleepy--luckily they had cold hibiscus tea (why they couldn't make that same tea simply with hot water was unclear to me). It was a comfortable place to sip and work. read more