50 Best Cafes near Clinton

“Great environment to catch up with friends and maybe run into a few old ones.“

“I tried the jollof rice and fried rice at my sister inlaws reception and IT WAS SO GOOOOOODDDDD“

“Must have the Mochi fantastic“

“I love the atmosphere of this place. When you enter La Cosecha, you’re welcomed by a variety of restaurants and small local businesses — it feels vibrant and creative.
But I’m focusing on Café Unido, because this coffee comes from my home country, Panama. So every time I’m in Washington, I have to stop by.

The space is filled with beautiful natural light coming through the large windows facing the street — perfect for enjoying a slow moment with a cup of coffee. The aroma and flavor are exactly what I expect from good Panamanian coffee: rich, smooth, and full of character.

I believe they could take even more advantage of how special it is to have a Panamanian coffee franchise in Washington — it deserves to be highlighted and promoted more. I truly hope they open more locations around the city so more people can experience it.

I tried the Caramel Latte, and it was delicious. If you like my pictures, give a follow on IG: @framinizingdiary“

“Hawk the security guard was so very kind. he made my expectations for the night very high from his kindness and they were met. the pie was delicious and i just had an overall amazing time. thank you again to hawk for being a sweet person. he made my night 10/10“

“Quick, pleasant, and otherwise attentive, staff members at Colada Shop on The Wharf are consummate professionals. Even when I haven’t yet ordered, and am in line, staff prepares my order [they know my preferences] and swiftly checks me out. Coffee and food are delicious. Wonderful.“

“Everything is delicious! My personal favorite is their chicken on a pita bread, all mezeh (salads) are very yummy! Labneh and pita chips sooo addicting! Their tots omg is a must have every time I go there. Coffeeeeee yesss don’t forget to order it too! Try everything and you won’t be disappointed. Ooohh!! Pastriesssss! Yesss!!!“

“Great food and drinks! Lovely atmosphere! My favorite are the Belarusian and Ukrainian dishes like borscht and bliny. Also, love the light desserts.“

“I love the West Wing Cafe near the spy museum it is always so clean and refreshing when you step inside, the host is always upbeat and the food is delicious. I especially love the breakfast omelet and the Turkey lunch sandwich options. It’s even nice to sit awhile to get a break from the work day.“

“My caramel macchiato was delicious 😋“

“Cute spot, good oatmilk cappacino, and fast food made on order. They have a lot of bread options and turkey bacon or sausage as we as the regular ones. Limited seating in winter but enough and looks like a fun patio for warmer weather. It's in a a neighborhood and good for people watching and just being a part of daily routine of DC.“

“Simona Cafe in NoMa is a gem. Keith and Corey delivered standout hospitality, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely personable from the moment I walked in. The coffee is high quality and tastes as good as it smells because I’m picky like every other human with opinions lol

I ordered the Nova and it was the perfect breakfast bite: fresh, flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what I wanted without feeling heavy. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the kind of place you actually want to sit for a bit instead of sprinting out with your cup.

Highly recommend Simona Cafe. I’ll be back, and I’d absolutely point friends to this spot!“

“It’s a wonderful experience! The food, drink, and dessert are all prefect. Moreover, there is a great thing I must need to share: Although I fall down suddenly in the store, which is basically my own fault, the manager comes to kindly check if I’m okay super quickly. Additionally, he professionally asked if I need any help and offer some towel and some bread to comfort me. That’s the kindest and most professional manager I’ve ever met in America!“

“I love City Place Cafe and the staff is amazing🥰“

“Every time I come to Washington DC I always make sure to stop here at this coffee shop. They have amazing espresso and coffee drinks. Today I had an iced Americano and also this little pastry treat with almonds on it. That was delicious. I think this is one of the best coffee shops in the whole area.“

“I love this coffee esp the instant believe it or not. It’s so bold and rich flavorful“

“Lowkey breakfast spot with several locations. This one has a wide menu with ample seating and an obviously strong following. It was near our hotel and recommended. We were not disappointed. Good food, well and timely prepared, great prices.“

“The high quality ingredients make for the best espresso drinks I have ever had! Delicious iced tea in the summer too.“

“Best coffee value in Downtown. Baristas are pros“

“Just Now… I was glad to see that during Winter Storm FERN, Tatte Bakery employees braved the snow and came to serve. Rhoda & Jamel were very welcoming & food & coffee top notch. Keep it up & Thank You. Blessings abound ✝️.“

“went this weekend for a birthday lunch and the food is amazing! Courtney was an awesome server. Did not disappoint!“

“My girlfriend and I love the atmosphere here. All the baristas, especially Diego, always have such a good attitude and make you feel like you're in your own home when you walk in.

A big thank you to Diego for always welcoming us and giving us (and our dog) great service whenever we go!“

“I got the vanilla café latte and it was seriously the best latte I have had in a long time. It reminds me of a latte you would have on vacation outside of the U.S. And the customer service was also top-tier. The cashier was warm, friendly, and welcoming. The cafe environment itself was clean, spacious, and comfortable.“

“This location is very nice. Especially the outdoor seating facing the street. The staff here is excellent, nice and helpful. My chai was pretty good and it's cool that they have a few drinks on draft. I haven't seen that in many coffee shops definitely a neat feature. I didn't try any food so my review is only regarding service and drinks.“

“Milk & Honey really impressed me today!
From the front staff to the cook, everyone was pleasant and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely love what they do—nothing but smiles all around.

I placed my order online, and unfortunately one item didn’t show up on their end. Even so, they took the time to try figure out the confusion and made sure I received my missing item without any issues.

Customer service like this is hard to find these days. Location was clean and the ambience was everything.
Everyone was kind, patient, and professional.
I’ll definitely be back!

Thank you,
From CT“

“Delicious lunch today. Friendly, attentive staff and lovely atmosphere. Dogs very welcome! Look forward to our next visit.“

“Food place to get work done!“

“Amazing organization...staffed by amazing people...all doing amazing work in the world!“

“Super lowkey breakfast cafe. It's really small with mainly outdoor seating but the food is tasty, quickly made, and high value. very affordable. somewhat on the greasier side but I loved it. they have a large selection from breakfast, sandwiches, salads, etc.“

“Don't be fooled by the name, this is way more than just a place for awesome looking donuts. Great coffee. Great sandwich. Great atmosphere. The best staff. If you're going to the Canadian embassy and are wondering were to lunch, dine this gem.“

“Great buffet and grill that feels like home. The owners are like family! Chef does a great job!“

“We stopped by this place after visiting the Bible Museum. The salad bar and hot bar foods were fresh and nicely displayed, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. We had the bibimbap and pho from the deli bar — both were amazing and so comforting for the cold DC weather. Highly recommend this place!“

“A chill, super affirming space and the food and drinks were great! I’ll definitely be back soon.“

“stopped in while on vacation food was great nice friendly staff reasonable prices“

“the food 😋is delicious and the service is great“

“i had been wanting to try out llama bar for some time now and it did not disappoint. there was some kind of event so there was a huge crowd but still service was impeccable. Heaven was only worker behind the bar and she was an absolute gem, all my food and drinks came out quick and she was so friendly and sweet the entire time.

the vibes were fun and lively, the food was delicious, and the service was outstanding thanks to Heaven! make sure to tip when you go because she seemed to be running the whole place by herself! will DEFINITELY be returning with friends!“

“Great food! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Only thing is you have to go at an off peak hour because it’s so full with people on laptops, so it can be hard to get a table and gets loud. Not a reliable place to take a meeting. But if you go at a time that avoids the lunch rush it’s amazing.“

“Great coffee and pastries, conveniently located near the hotel we were staying at. Inside was beautiful, and service was very good. My only complaint was that my quiche Ella (cheddar cheese, leaks, caramelized onions), was almost too sweet. Not sure if that was just the onions, though. Delicious croissants.“

“I absolutely love the sandwich smoked salmon toast with avocado & marinated tomatoes, the best. A lovely ambiance And the caffe’ - spresso is good 😊! Lo raccomando Grazie Marilisa“

“Very quaint! Super busy. Absolutely delicious! Fast service.“

“The overall experience was amazing, the food was great, and the service was perfect. The only item that I would offer a recommendation on is the kids' menu. It offered only 2 items, leaving most kids without something simple like eggs. The menu offered bacon or French toast, but no eggs, which seemed really interesting. Overall, my food and drinks were great. We would most likely go again in the near future.“

“I love the food at EllaRay’s Cafe. I go there every week. I usually call my order in and pick it up in 15 or 20 minutes. I prefer the vegetable platter and an extra side of beans. The portions are enough for two meals for me. I love breakfast there also. Glad I discovered them.“

“Teaism Dupont Circle Washington, DC I am not a great cook and I get too tired of eating the same old thing day in and day out so I decided to try something new after leaving my acupuncture session today. Well, needless to say the creamy curry spinach with cheese cubes and brown rice made my day.“

“Stopped for breakfast while on vacation in DC. Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean. We just ordered simple breakfast sandwiches, but they were prepared fast and tasted great. They do have an extensive menu and pricing for the area was very competitive. Wish I would have found it the first day and not on our last day.“

“Take my advice and try EVERYTHING on the menu. My highlights: the bulgogi and bibimbap, shrimp basket, chicken fingers, chipotle wrap, woodstock dream, anything off their breakfast menu, caesar salad from the food bar and don't forget they have happy hour during the week (2-3pm) for specialty coffees!! All the ingredients are fresh and delicious, great environment for big groups, outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the Potomac, and very friendly staff. It's always poppin' around noon FYI.“

“I love Panera the sandwiches and the salads. Yesterday my hubby and I ate lunch���“

“What is it about these Atrium Cafe line cooks where they just absolutely murder (in the best way possible) the bacon, egg, and cheese on toast? It never fails. The egg: perfectly folded. The cheese: melty AF. The bacon: 8 miles high of crisp. These are the heroes I need at 8am.“

“We went here for breakfast and I have to say I really liked the place. You choose your table, order at the counter, and they give you an order number. The food was excellent—really, really good. The coffee, however, wasn’t great, and the service could have been better. I had to ask the waitress twice for sugar because they bring you the coffee but don’t explain the process or bring it to the table. That said, the food is definitely delicious, and the pastries are amazing.“

“Great service from Mulu ✅️ Great food ✅️ Good views ✅️ for our lunch party of 6“