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“

“As a Central Asian who grew up with a similar culture and cuisine, I can confidently say this is the best Middle Eastern restaurant I’ve ever visited.

We sat at the bar, where the two bartenders provided great service.

The dishes were creatively presented and rich in diverse flavors. The Pita with Mushrooms and Hummus was our favorite.

The Frozen Halva Bar is, without a doubt, the most unique and delicious dessert I’ve ever tried. The combination of chocolate ganache, sesame, and halva ice cream blended perfectly. Thank you, pastry Chef, Evyn.“

“I stopped into this pie shop and walked out with an armful of treats, absolutely no regrets.

I tried the chocolate pecan pie first, and honestly, it should come with a warning label. Rich, gooey, perfectly nutty, and just dangerous enough to make you consider rearranging your entire diet around it.

The steak, mushroom, and cheese pie was pure comfort food magic. Flaky crust, savory filling, and that melty cheese situation? Trust me, it’s the kind of pie that makes you close your eyes for a second just to process the happiness.

And yes, I also grabbed some Berger cookies, because self-control is overrated. Thick icing, soft cookie, somehow both nostalgic and decadent at the same time.

I leave nearby and I will orders a few pies for the holiday ❤️😋😋“

“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!!!“

“My caramel macchiato was delicious 😋“

“This Restaurant is Incredible ?. Great food and service ?. Perfection ?“

“My family and I ordered couple of bagels, and breakfast plates. I personally ordered the western omelet, my older son got the breakfast plate, and my wife and other son got 2 bagels with cream cheese. Taste wise, everything is good, we enjoyed our meal, what really stood out was the price. The previous day, we had Star Bucks, 4 drinks and 2 croissant which came out to around $60. Here, we had breakfast for around $30 and 2 of the plates are fresh cooked meals and tasted great. The food tasted so good, I only remember to take a picture of it 1/2 way done.

While the place was small, there were at least 3 tables to sit larger family of 4 to 6.“

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

“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!“

“Amazing cafe reccomend to all people Spanish, American , Black , dont matter anyone here is welcome love the food love the smoothies are amazing just wish the place had a better schedule and was open everyday possibly? and close at 8PM or something or maybe close at 6pm i am a teenager and i give this a perfect review!“

“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.“

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

“Blue Bottle Malibu is one of my favorite spots to meet clients and friends. The coffee is always excellent, the patio is relaxed, and the location makes it easy to stop by between appointments. Even though Blue Bottle has shops everywhere, the Malibu one has its own unique coastal vibe — bright, airy, and a great place to take a breather during a busy day. Always consistent and always a favorite.“

“Best coffee value in Downtown. Baristas are pros“

“I'd go broke If I lived near Tatte Bakery, because the experience was so great, I would go everyday!
The staff blew me away with how polite and responsive they were to my needs. The food was really good. I had the lamb meatball shakshuka and a cup of hot chocolate (super tasty). The atmosphere was cozy and quaint and perfect for post-Church brunch!“

“Milk and Honey is the best restaurant ever.. great waitress and staff. Great cook overall I give it a 100 out of 10“

“I LOVE this place. Im a regular and come every week, Diego and Glenda are the best, they remember my order everytime and are super friendly!! Theyre the reason I keep coming. The iced latte with almond milk is one of my favorites in DC, and their breakfast sandwhiches are also super good.“

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

“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.“

“Food place to get work done!“

“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.“

“I stopped by this cafeteria for a quick solo lunch and was impressed by the clean space and efficient setup.
There was a good variety of food, and I liked being able to choose only what I wanted and pay accordingly.
The staff were kind and professional, which made the experience even better.
I’m looking forward to trying their made-to-order sandwiches next time!“

“This H st location is smaller than the Wharf so it can get slammed so recommend you get there early and have patience. The food is fresh and delicious and worth the hype. I technically had an issue when I ordered ahead takeout and I was super delayed and Jennifer and the team helped me out tremendously. So kind plus our food was goood.“

“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.“

“Huge portions! You get potatoes with every platter, they were over cooked for my taste. First timers will be a little confused as to the order of things but the staff will quickly get you sorted out. Nice outside dining area, birds are a little aggressive.“

“My experience was great, the staff was very attentive, the atmosphere was clean and pleasant, with music by Jezz, and the prices were very affordable. I ordered the Green Macha, and the sandwich is made to order, just the way you like it. They also have lunch, which is VERY GOOD!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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 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.“

“This was my first time dining at Milk & Honey. If I lived in the area, I would be there weekly. Or...maybe get a job there. Dee was amazing!!! Seriously, ask for her when you go. She offered suggestions about the menu, checked on me regularly, and made me feel like a guest and not a customer. Next time I'm back in DC, I will be dining there again.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Cafeteria style, order your food and pick it up when ready. Beautiful venue with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu is limited but varied with sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads and pastry. Beer, wine and soft drinks available. Casual and low key for snacks for museum visitors, not a stand alone dining destination. Popular with tourists on the Mall.“