What a refreshing change from the usual coffee place, and so much more! I was attending a convention at the Convention Center. The first coffee place had a long line and only one hard-working but overwhelmed person working, the second was a price scam with one price listed and a second higher one charged at the register; I walked out of both. Then found Union Kitchen. It was so interesting that even though I was in a hurry, I found myself looking all around, realizing it was a small market. Finally did order a coffee and wish I could have stayed longer. Very nice place, maybe one will open near me. read more

This place is really great. I love the set up of a store/restaurant, it's very casual and easy to order and dine in. I also appreciate the tables outside so that you can take your beverage of choice or meal and go sit and enjoy the weather. I ordered the Caprese sandwich. It had thick slices of mozzarella and was served with arugula as a substitute... which I thought was absolutely delicious and an upgrade. The service is always very efficient and nice. My only feedback is for more vegetarian options on the menu. Great spot and will be back! read more

Union Kitchen - Tomato Mozzarella Caprese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super tasty breakfast sandwiches in a very nice bodega-style kitchen near the Convention Center. I highly recommend the Big Boy--but make sure you grab napkins! Service is fast and kind. read more

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DC - was in DC for a long business trip and this was definitely one of the highlights. Chicken pesto on their rosemary bread was delicious... and then the Chicken Bao on another visit. Fabulous hospitality and care from everyone working there. Other places worth mentioning for lunch: El Sol, Taim and Poke Papa. read more

Have you ever forgotten to take pictures because your food smelled amazing and you were ready to dive in?! Oh wait, is it just me? lol OOP! this was certainly the case! Wellllllllll let me draw a picture of the perfect day and this AMAZING sandwich. I visited this place for the first and certainly not my last-at the recommendation of a few people. The staff was beyond friendly and they were all warm and accommodating. Did I mention that service was pretty quick? It was! But let's jump over to the thing which made me forget to snap a pic and kept on chewing...this bbq chicken sandwich!!!!!! Placed on a FRESH and buttery roll; the chicken was super moist, well seasoned, and everything that I needed to make my tummy smile. The bbq sauce was tangy and sweet and complimented the chicken with everything that it needed to be a star! But the chicken packed a flavor punch. Placed on a perfect roll *drools* and topped with cheese, this sandwich was a 20/10....STELLAR! And it delivered the best meal paired with a side of potato chips and juice (purchased separately) Cost: expect to pay around $10-$20 for your meal as it was a little costly and as mentioned, I had to purchase a beverage and chips separately. I don't know what you're waiting for....GET to this place immediately and wear sweatpants...your fulfilled tummy will thank you!!!!!! read more

Union Kitchen - BBQ chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place to pop by for an occasional snack, or in my case, a Poppi. There's never a long line and it's easy to get in-and-out, which I appreciate when trying to grab a few things ahead of a busy day or night. Clean interior and displays as well. read more

The following closely, hovering at checkout and not speaking or asking if assistance is needed. Very weird sine it's a self checkout

We are visiting from out of town and this is the perfect little place! The sandwiches (lunch and breakfast) are incredible. The nitro coffee is one of my favorites. The people are kind and even remembered us. It has a great selection of groceries for a quick grab. It's very clean. We will definitely be visiting here again. read more

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Cute little market. Delicious sandwich with fresh ingredients. Lots of light. Nice place to sit and have a quick lunch or work through lunch. They have cute counter seating along the window and 2 larger wooden booths. Had a Turkey Bacon and Avocado Sandwich with chips and a soda. If you're staying in the area a quick lunch spot. read more

Union Kitchen - Turkey Bacon and Avocado Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was just walking past Union Kitchen, thought I stop in. It was a cute quaint, grocery store/café. I ordered a chickpea chorizo fiesta hash. It wasn't my favorite, but I was trying something new. Customer service was excellent and the place was very clean and quiet. I would comeback to try something else. read more

Union Kitchen - Chickpea chorizo fiesta hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My sandwich here was pretty good; I just wish that they treated the environment better. I also got coffee; they do not offer it in a mug; must be served only in a to-go container even if one plans to drink it in house. They use Compass coffee, which is meh. The lettuce and tomato in the sandwich were overly cold; I'm guessing that the tomato is sliced ahead of time and stored cold. Overall, pretty good, but they should make it a nicer in-store dining experience for both the customer and the earth. read more

Stumbled across this place on the way to Tall Boy. The menu was diverse with healthier options. I needed a quick pick me up so I opted for an iced Vietnamese coffee. It's sweet, creamy and strong! The cashier (didn't catch his name) was polite and greeted me immediately when I walked in. I can't wait to stop in for breakfast. It's a cute little spot in an ideal location. read more

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I stopped in because I saw they had sandwiches, I love a good sandwich. I ordered the turkey, bacon and avocado club on a brioche bun!!! when I tell you it has so much turkey and bacon and this special sauce I almost ate my lips off. I've had this sandwich 2 days in a row for lunch. very good indeed read more

Me and a friend were visiting from Philadelphia and needed a place to eat , stopped here and asked the guy to make us a Caesar salad.. best salad I've ever had. THANK YOU to the two brothers who helped us out!! read more

We were in town just a few days and went multiple times. We had a great breakfast with good coffee and even came back for an amazing lunch. Highly recommend this place and the Ham and Cheese club. read more

While staying in a nearby hotel, the kitchen was my go to place for breakfast and lunch and stocking up on snacks and beverages for the hotel room. Nice selection of cold beverages to start your day, keep you going through the day and to take the edge off after the work day if needed. Nice picnic outdoor seating too. The meatball sub was excellent, moist and the marina sauce was flavorful. Nice hot sandwich for a quick lunch and fairly priced. The banana bread was excellent too, moist and not overly too sweet. Overall highly recommend this for all your groceries for a short stay in the area. Place is clean and staff were friendly but very quiet. read more

First visit and I perused the entire store for about 15 minutes. Positives: Compass Coffee including Nitro Cold Brew yassss Locally made products, you get to support local yay! Made in DC section Cold and hot bar Lots of snacks In house baked goods **The blind dog cookie: ok so I had a sample and basically this review is now about the cookie. It has crispy edges, chewy gooey (idk how because they weren't warmed up or anything...omg imagine if it was....even better....) center with chocolate chunks not your average bs chocolate chips and it's a sizable portion. Have you ever loved something so much that you wanted to say "I'll take them all"? Yea the thought crossed my mind but I was heading to the gym so I had to talk myself out of it. Ok onto the rest of the review... Negatives: Pricey Small selection I wanted to try their hot items (the Mac n cheese looked pretty solid even tho it was just sitting out uncovered) and their sandwiches but the reviews on the sandwiches have been pretty lackluster and with Smoked & Stacked & Unconventional Diner next door, it's hard to see myself getting a sandwich here anytime soon. I'll be back for that cookie though. read more

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I just went for coffee....but I was greeted in such a warm and welcoming way, they are definitely my honorable mention. The staff there are so nice! Even our waiter at a different restaurant saw me with my Union Kitchen cup and gleamed over how wonderful the staff at Union Kitchen are. Thanks for adding an extra piece of joy to my day and DC trip!! read more

Union Kitchen - The guy in the back is hilarious... Stopped in to take a pic of some of the beautiful humans at this store. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cookies are my favorite. Roast beef and cheese please. Also if your Gluten intolerant they have Gluten Free Bread. read more

Lots of interesting local bites (desserts, pastries, power bar type snacks). The staff are super helpful and knowledgeable and I always like to talk to them and find something new. I've only tried one sandwich here, and thought it was pretty good. The bread was actually delicious (something that doesn't usually stand out even at some better known DC sandwich spots). Had it been $1 cheaper it would've been a real standout but I was satisfied for the cost. In fact I think everything here is a bit more expensive than you'd find elsewhere, but this is part of a food incubator, so the higher price goes to offset the great cost of the services they provide to both customers and manufacturers. Always fun to drop by. read more

This review is for the hot bar/sandwich part of the store only. Maybe I came on a bad night, but everything in the hot bar was cold as was the guy behind the counter. The sandwiches were fine, but not something I would go back for by any means...yes they were edible, but we didn't feel satisfied after eating them. The menu is small, I want to say 5 sandwiches. None are very adventurous or unique. We tried the turkey with bacon jam (can't taste any bacon jam), which is a basic turkey sandwich. We also tried the pork one, which was decent but not juicy enough to soak up the hard baguette and make it a little easier to eat. Again, tasted fine, but was a pretty lackluster sandwich (I was quickly reminded why I never feel like eating a sandwich). The rest of the grocery looked cool - they had some things that you can't find at your typical grocery store, and prices didn't seem outrageous. Maybe a good place to pick up a few items every now and then. read more

Didn't know much about this place and stopped by randomly. I got the roast beef sandwich and had to pry it out of my girlfriends hands when I got home. In other words, pretty damn good. The staff was super nice too. I enjoyed it so much I got the same order less than a week later, still the same standard as my first experience. Check it out! read more

This place is a good option when I want a quick breakfast, or if I forget a grocery item at one of my regular stores. Given its location it's very convenient when you can't make it to another larger grocery store. My one gripe is how pricey it is, but I guess this is to be expected of a small grocery store with items sourced from local vendors. Like I mentioned before I come here as a second resort for groceries, the food is definitely its main attraction. I typically grab breakfast sandwiches and I enjoy the variety of cheeses that they use for the samiches. The food is not amazing but it gets the job done. On my most recent visit I had a donut and it was pretty unremarkable although cuz behind the counter told me it was the best donut in DC, YEAH IIGHT! The best part about this place has to be the customer service, everybody in here is extremely nice and always willing to go above and beyond to help. That and the convenience are definitely the things that keep me coming back. read more

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Great place to pick up a hand crafted sandwich or salad, snacks, bevs, and treats. Good choice of healthy options. Hang out inside or outside to eat and maybe get some work done. Friendly, chill staff. Nicely organized shop. read more

Union Kitchen - bicycles parked in front of a grocery store - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This corner-store is a step above the rest! It is a one-stop shop for a hot breakfast sandwich, an artisan coffee, and local products like organic dog biscuits and other treats. I love that Union Kitchen Grocery acts as a launch pad for local food and beverage businesses that are trying to grow. Truly a fantastic concept! When I stopped by Union Kitchen Grocery, I got a giant avocado BLT sandwich. Not realizing how big the sandwich was, I added an egg, which was definitely not necessary, but incredibly delicious. The sriracha mayo that provided some moisture for the sandwich also packed a flavor punch that paired nicely with the rosemary bread. This sandwich was not just a regular BLT; the ingredients all clearly had a lot of thought and care go into them. I would definitely order this sandwich again when I stop by Union Kitchen Grocery. read more

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What a hidden gym. I'm stopped in for a lunch sandwich and was blown away by their entire menu. I will be stopping in for a one of their breakfast sandwitches really soon! I love the picnic tables out front, which makes it easier to bring your laptop and work remotely, while enjoying a sandwich. I ordered the BLT Turkey Avocado. It was amazing and the prices are fair! read more

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I have mixed feelings - I would say the grocery store is a very hipster-ish grocer catering to gentrifiers (sorry but let's be real). It is really cute, new, and has all the tasty things I'd be looking for but also is a bit pricey. Realistically though, this is catering to young, childless folks who need a little snack, some fancy frozen or to-go items, and drinks (beer and wine). We stopped in and bought some sandwiches. It wasn't really busy so we ate them in the store and then headed out. I also bought a matcha dairy free drink that I've had at whole foods before and was excited to see it but it was just a reminder that I'm pretty much a part of the gentrification problem! Ugh! Anyway, its a cute store but also a weird limited selection of gourmet foods. I would go back though. The sandwiches were really filling and really good. Oh one caveat about the sandwiches - bae got gluten free bread for his sandwich but it was SO small. I feel like they didn't accommodate for how small the bread is so it felt like he got gipped. My sandwich seemed to be almost double the size of his which was unfortunate. Hopefully they account for that in the future. read more

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Union Kitchen used to be my go to, especially before they re-did it with new management in early 2022. Ever since the reopening, I don't know what happened, but they have not gotten my coffee order right once. All I order is an iced mocha with almond milk, nothing fancy. Either it is hot or iced but not a mocha--it's never right. I just don't understand because it says what my order is right on the label! I've stopped asking for a new one because it happens every time. I understand order mixups every once in a while, but this happens consistently. I'll go somewhere else. read more

Such a market with kitchen for made to order meals! I love that they carry so many location DMV brands. Products are sold as consumer packaged goods and also incorporated into their sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. They also have a great coffee and pastry selection. Plus they sell wine and beer! read more

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The best roast beef sandwich I have tasted in my life on rosemary bread! Plus the coffee is amazing!

Is it a grocery store? A coffee shop? A restaurant? Lets just say that it's all three of those things, and they do well at each one. Upon entering this place, you're greeted by cool looking foods, snacks, and other knick knacks. It also smells pretty good since they have both the coffee bar and food bar. I went there with the intent on getting a late breakfast, but I was surely tempted to buy groceries and other stuff that I didn't need lol. Anyway, i ordered a breakfast croissant and a french vanilla late from the coffee bar and let me tell you something. It was easily one of the best late's that I've had in the city. I don't consider myself a coffee connoisseur in the least bit, but I can point out good coffee when I taste it. Shout out to the barista that hooked me up that day. Now back to the croissant-- i really enjoyed that as well and will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. I'm glad that I don't live walking distance to this spot, although I wouldn't complain if you all opened one in the SE/SW neighborhood. Just make sure you go with a full wallet if you plan on doing some actual grocery shopping haha! read more

Union Kitchen - One good ass French Vanilla late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best egg sandwich in the city!!! They don't use egg out of a carton, they use real eggs cracked fresh and cook them perfectly. Great prices and delicious pastry items too. I recommend getting yours on the croissants! read more

Let's keep it short and sweet. This is a small grocery store in a good location. It's great for when you're in a rush and want to get something to eat on your way to work or for a quick snack. They have a nice "Made in DC" section and the staff is pretty knowledgeable about what they offer. It is a bit pricey though but they do have good coffee and lattes. read more

hands down the best chocolate chip cookie I have EVER tasted. You need to try it!!!! Super friendly staff. Great spot to stop in and grab a bottle of wine and some snacks or a quick meal! read more

Been coming here from almost 2 years. This place is great, and a true gem grocer across the slew of corporate franchise BS you get in Washington, DC (your run of the mill groceries from Giant, Whole Foods, Trader Joes). It's hard to find quality curated and LOCAL goods these days. Whole Foods used to be that but it's becoming another Walmart for the elite. Yes the other reviews say this place is pricey, but you are paying for the grab and go convenience of curated quality products. I rather support these guys than Giant down the street for example. They specialize in fan-favorite snacks, curated bevs, fresh pastries, good coffee and supporting local DC food creators. These people give a shit, and that's appreciated. On that topic, as you guys stack your shelves don't hesitate to add more local produce if possible. For example quality milk, creamer, eggs, butter and meats. Not everybody wants to buy ultra pasteurized Robinson Dairy or Nature's Promise shit that's stalked on every shelf in this country. I would happily buy local good like this and pay more for it on your shelves. On the vegetables and fruits you have, use up that space in your store to carry stuff that's in season + what would be typically on someone's grocery list. Good apples, oranges, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, bananas, peppers, potatoes etc. just some of your pantry basics. Don't worry about carrying the same Organic Girl lettuce and Driscoll's raspberries as Giant does. Find a farmer in Maryland or Virginia and have their stuff. read more

I stopped here to meet with two others over coffee. The selection of drinks is good and there is a nice little seating area.

I have been here both for the kitchen and the grocery store and I would recommend both to friends. The grocery store has some fun, unique items, but is a little bit pricey, so it wouldn't ever be your everyday grocery store. The kitchen is also fun and has a lot of unique flavors, both on the hot bar and on their sandwich menu. So far, I have only been able to try the Philly Roast Pork sandwich, but it had a lot of great flavors with the pairing of the pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and the hot peppers. The crispy bread just made it even better, providing a nice crunch with each bite, and when all of the juices from the pork, rabe, and hot peppers got soaked into the bread, it was just amazing. Overall, I've had great experiences here and in my opinion the only thing bringing it down is the high prices of a lot of the grocery products. read more

Union Kitchen - Philly Roast Pork - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went on a Sunday morning. It was wonderful! Food/Drinks: We tried the bagel bites, chocolate croissant, latte, and drip coffee. All delicious! Ambiance: Several open tables; good lighting; soft, mellow background music; just perfect. BOTTOM LINE: Fantastic experience! Also, you feel great about supporting local (so, it's totally worth the extra few cents. Great decor with photos of the local community). read more

A local favorite. I'm always willing to stop in at lunchtime and grab a sandwich to either eat it on site or run it home. Those working are regularly friendly and quick with your order. The ingredients are always fresh and this is what makes truly great sandwich. My favorite is the turkey club with Sriracha mayo. read more

This is a small gourmet specialty grocery store that serves delicious food. I stopped by on my way to eat somewhere else nearby and am glad I did. The coffee is delightful but beware a small coffee is small. The avocado bacon breakfast sandwich was so tasty, yet spicy. I loved it. read more

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