The place is just average. Atmosphere, service, products are all okay - nothing to criticize but I feel this place is definitely overpriced. I ordered a cup of latte but they charge additional for milk (not specialty milk) and syrup (not adding more) so $8… Sandwich was about $20… I feel like with these price range, there are other (better) options in Dupont.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair friendly to enter and/or stay.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Jackson Wolford
I've been attending Emissary x Pergamino (on 20th St) for nearly 6 years, including moves in and out of town, visits back, and finally resettling nearby. Across that time, and a range of baristas, the espresso, food, and atmosphere have remained consistently great. It is a cozy space to work or meet, and the staff is always friendly and effective. It's a great asset to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ivy City Smoked Salmon Sandwich
John Jackson
Love the place but today they didn’t put music which created a rather awkward atmosphere and the service wasn’t great either
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Hari
Nothing really special about this place. Just overpriced coffee and food
Sean Wilkerson
Fantastic espresso and pourover
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wilfredo Lopez
Lots of descriptors in the menu (organic, fresh, single source, etc, etc) for ultimately average food and coffee. You order and pick your drink at the counter and the food is delivered. $55 for two coffee's, scramble eggs and a breakfast burrito is way more than what you pay in the dozen or so cafe's within a 5 min radius.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Emily Faith
Insanely overpriced coffee here — $6 for a latte and an extra $3 for non dairy milk! Unbelievable — I was close to ordering the breakfast burrito but for $18? My total would’ve been like 30 bucks! Seriously, what’s wrong with businesses these days. Just highway robbery!
Betina M
Really good matcha - unsweetened and not too much milk. Cute place, pretty small, indoor/outdoor seating and dog friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Betina JP Myers
Really good matcha. Unsweetened and not too much milk. Cute place, pretty small, indoor/outdoor seating and dog friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Catherine Butterworth
Management has changed and the coffee here is now AWFUL. Dont waste a dime. I am not sure about the food in recent months but it used to be ok. The location is great but thats about it. Also, no internet.
Honestly one of the best coffee's I had in DC. I get quite picky about coffee, and have been disappointed by many cafes in DC, but Emissary delivers.
Highly recommend coming here for the coffee alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Emily Bivens
Very small and cozy location; approx 7 small 2 person tables available. Minimal drink selection, but the coffee I had was delicious...normally require cream and sugar, but only needed a splash of milk. Flavorful on its own! The Arepa con Queso is a MUST!! I added fresh avocado as well. Comes with a side salad with a homemade vinaigrette. This dish is a 10!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arepa Con Queso with Melted Fontina Cheese
Oscar Parra
Always full, with one person per four people’s table.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Surbhi Gupta
Unfriendly staff. Overpriced menu. Not coming back.
The place is just average. Atmosphere, service, products are all okay - nothing to criticize but I feel this place is definitely overpriced. I ordered a cup of latte but they charge additional for milk (not specialty milk) and syrup (not adding more) so $8… Sandwich was about $20… I feel like with these price range, there are other (better) options in Dupont.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair friendly to enter and/or stay.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I've been attending Emissary x Pergamino (on 20th St) for nearly 6 years, including moves in and out of town, visits back, and finally resettling nearby. Across that time, and a range of baristas, the espresso, food, and atmosphere have remained consistently great. It is a cozy space to work or meet, and the staff is always friendly and effective. It's a great asset to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ivy City Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Love the place but today they didn’t put music which created a rather awkward atmosphere and the service wasn’t great either
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Nothing really special about this place. Just overpriced coffee and food
Fantastic espresso and pourover
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lots of descriptors in the menu (organic, fresh, single source, etc, etc) for ultimately average food and coffee. You order and pick your drink at the counter and the food is delivered. $55 for two coffee's, scramble eggs and a breakfast burrito is way more than what you pay in the dozen or so cafe's within a 5 min radius.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Insanely overpriced coffee here — $6 for a latte and an extra $3 for non dairy milk! Unbelievable — I was close to ordering the breakfast burrito but for $18? My total would’ve been like 30 bucks! Seriously, what’s wrong with businesses these days. Just highway robbery!
Really good matcha - unsweetened and not too much milk. Cute place, pretty small, indoor/outdoor seating and dog friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Really good matcha. Unsweetened and not too much milk. Cute place, pretty small, indoor/outdoor seating and dog friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Management has changed and the coffee here is now AWFUL. Dont waste a dime. I am not sure about the food in recent months but it used to be ok. The location is great but thats about it. Also, no internet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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Honestly one of the best coffee's I had in DC. I get quite picky about coffee, and have been disappointed by many cafes in DC, but Emissary delivers.
Highly recommend coming here for the coffee alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very small and cozy location; approx 7 small 2 person tables available. Minimal drink selection, but the coffee I had was delicious...normally require cream and sugar, but only needed a splash of milk. Flavorful on its own!
The Arepa con Queso is a MUST!! I added fresh avocado as well. Comes with a side salad with a homemade vinaigrette. This dish is a 10!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arepa Con Queso with Melted Fontina Cheese
Always full, with one person per four people’s table.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Unfriendly staff. Overpriced menu. Not coming back.
Coffee! go here for the coffee!
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