The Ministry
601 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington
(202) 813-3951
Customers' Favorites
Doña Adelita's Banana Bread
Hearty Breakfast Sandwich
Avocado Toast
Breakfast Bun
Baked Oatmeal
French Toast
Iced Latte
Oat Latte
Lemonade
Salads, Soups & Specials
Greens and Roasted Sweet Potato
Fennel, pine nuts, lemon vinaigrette, and Dijon crème fraîche.
Chicken, Farro & Cranberry
Roasted chicken breast, feta, toasted almonds, mixed greens, apple cider vinaigrette
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato, basil with a side of focaccia bread. Non-dairy.
Mushroom Soup
Rich, creamy mushroom soup with a side of focaccia.
Fancy Toasts
Avocado Toast
Sourdough bread, olive oil, smashed avocado, sea salt, and fresh pepper.
Sunflower Toast
Toasted sourdough, sunflower butter, chia & flax seeds.
Almond Butter Toast
Toasted challah bread and almond butter.
Gluten Free
Coffee
Golden Latte
Latte
Flat White
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Hot Brew 12oz
Medium (12 oz).
Matcha Latte
Mocha
Almond Milk
Au Lait
Espresso
Macchiato
Cortado
Hot Chocolate
Dirty Chai
Extra Shot
Oat Milk
Cold brew 16oz
Americano
Le Jim
For that extra boost kind of day. Quadruple espresso, 16oz latte named after our friend Jim.
Iced
Morning Elixirs
Lemon, Ginger, Honey
Hot water with lemon, honey and grated ginger.
Lemon, Ginger
Hot water with lemon and grated ginger.
Hot Water
Lemon, Water
Hot water with lemon
Lemon, Honey
Hot water with lemon and honey.
Iced Coffees & Beverages
Iced Latte
Iced Mocha
Iced Dirty Chai
Hibiscus Iced Tea
Iced Chai
Rose Iced Tea
The Earl Grey - Iced
Black Ceylon tea, blue cornflowers, natural Sicilian bergamot essence over ice.
Iced Americano
Affogato
Iced Chocolate
Iced Matcha
Iced Golden
Lemonade
Ginger Lemonade
Horchata
Bellocq Breakfast - Iced
Indian, Chinese, Black Ceylon tea over ice.
Chamomile - Iced
Egyptian chamomile flowers over ice.
Dragonwell (regular) - Iced
Chinese green tea over ice.
Rose Lemonade
Pantry
Strawberry Jam
Delicious small batch strawberry jam, perfect for toast. Made in-house.
Coffee Beans - Espresso blend
Choose from our perfectly roasted coffee beans, whole bean or ground to your preference.
Coffee Beans - Season Single Origin
Hand picked for the week, delicious whole bean or ground to your brewing method of choice.
Bottled Beverages
Mountain Valley Spring Water 330ml
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water 750ml
Horchata Growler 0.5 gallon
Mountain Valley Sparkling 330ml
Black Tea
The Queen's Guard Tea
Black Ceylon tea, rose petals, lavender, cornflower, and natural essence.
Bellocq Breakfast Tea
Indian, Chinese, and black Ceylon tea.
The Earl Grey Tea
Black Ceylon tea, blue cornflowers, and natural Sicilian bergamot essence.
Herbal Tea
Chamomile Tea
Egyptian chamomile flowers.
Corazon de Cien Fuegos Tea
Hibiscus, lemongrass, lavender, rose petals, and cinnamon.
Le Hammeau Tea
Lemongrass, lemon verbena, chamomile, lavender, rose petals, mint, sage, and essence.
Green Tea
Dragonwell Tea (Regular)
Chinese green tea.
Kikuya Tea (Blend)
Green tea, rose petals, and natural essence.
Coffee
Golden Latte
Latte
Flat White
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Hot Brew 12oz
Medium (12 oz).
Matcha Latte
Mocha
Almond Milk
Au Lait
Espresso
Macchiato
Cortado
Hot Chocolate
Dirty Chai
Extra Shot
Oat Milk
Cold brew 16oz
Americano
Le Jim
For that extra boost kind of day. Quadruple espresso, 16oz latte named after our friend Jim.
Iced
Iced Coffees & Beverages
Iced Latte
Iced Mocha
Iced Dirty Chai
Hibiscus Iced Tea
Iced Chai
Rose Iced Tea
The Earl Grey - Iced
Black Ceylon tea, blue cornflowers, natural Sicilian bergamot essence over ice.
Iced Americano
Affogato
Iced Chocolate
Iced Matcha
Iced Golden
Lemonade
Ginger Lemonade
Horchata
Bellocq Breakfast - Iced
Indian, Chinese, Black Ceylon tea over ice.
Chamomile - Iced
Egyptian chamomile flowers over ice.
Dragonwell (regular) - Iced
Chinese green tea over ice.
Rose Lemonade
Baked Goods
Doña Adelita's Banana Bread
Oat Cookie
Mami's Sweet Cake
Savory & sweet cake, typically eaten in Guatemala and El Salvador with coffee and tea. Delicious!
Apple Cake
Classic Toasts
Butter and Honey Toast
Challah bread, cultured butter, and local honey.
Butter and Jam Toast
Sourdough bread, cultured butter, and house-made seasonal jam.
Butter Toast
Sourdough bread and cultured butter.
Nutella Toast
Sourdough bread, chocolate, and hazelnut spread.
Fancy Toasts
Avocado Toast
Sourdough bread, olive oil, smashed avocado, sea salt, and fresh pepper.
Sunflower Toast
Toasted sourdough, sunflower butter, chia & flax seeds.
Almond Butter Toast
Toasted challah bread and almond butter.
Gluten Free
Nibbles
Marcona (Toasted) Almonds
Bocaditos
Pan de Queijo (Queso)
Our take on traditional Brazilian cheese bread.
Breakfast & All Day Goodness
Angel's Oatmeal
Baked oats and house-made blueberry jam.
Breakfast Bun
Brioche, egg, bacon, cheese, light dijon cream sauce.
Four Cheese Grilled Cheese
Taking the classic grilled cheese to the next level. Challah, white cheddar, havarti, mozzarella, goat cheese with a little of Mornay sauce, baked to perfection.
Roasted Beef Bun
Medium-well house roasted beef, arugula, balsamic caramelized onions & our signature sauce served in a potato brioche.
Smoothie Bowls
Dairy or dairy-free overnight oats, fresh fruit, flaked coconut, and chia seeds.
Almond Banana Smoothie
Almond butter, almond milk, banana, dates cinnamon.
Chocolate Almond Banana Smoothie
Almond butter, almond milk, banana, honey.
Tropical Green
Pineapple, spinach, banana & OJ
One Cheese Grilled Cheese
Challah, white cheddar, Mornay Sauce
Morning Elixirs
Lemon, Ginger, Honey
Hot water with lemon, honey and grated ginger.
Lemon, Ginger
Hot water with lemon and grated ginger.
Hot Water
Lemon, Water
Hot water with lemon
Lemon, Honey
Hot water with lemon and honey.
Pantry
Strawberry Jam
Delicious small batch strawberry jam, perfect for toast. Made in-house.
Coffee Beans - Espresso blend
Choose from our perfectly roasted coffee beans, whole bean or ground to your preference.
Coffee Beans - Season Single Origin
Hand picked for the week, delicious whole bean or ground to your brewing method of choice.
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Recent Reviews
A lovely place to enjoy a good cup of coffee ☕✨. Ministri has a cozy atmosphere, with modern and very calm decor, perfect for relaxing or getting some work done. The coffee is delicious and the service is friendly. Definitely a place I'll return to!
September 2025
I really enjoyed this cute cafe! I had some time before my train, so I walked to this cafe which is very close by! Staff is very friendly and food was delicious. Highly recommend the banana bread. I’ll be back next time I’m in DC 😊
September 2025
☕ The Ministry – Charming Coffee Spot with Great Elixirs and Toast Options
I stopped by The Ministry, a colorful and cozy coffee house located just a few blocks from Union Station, one morning on my way to a work event. I didn’t have much time to stay, but I’m already looking forward to going back for a longer visit.
The vibe is vibrant and welcoming. Their chalkboard menu features a thoughtful selection of coffee and tea, along with...
I stopped by The Ministry, a colorful and cozy coffee house located just a few blocks from Union Station, one morning on my way to a work event. I didn’t have much time to stay, but I’m already looking forward to going back for a longer visit.
The vibe is vibrant and welcoming. Their chalkboard menu features a thoughtful selection of coffee and tea, along with...
August 2025
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