Coffee Shops near Forestville

“Good community of people making the atmosphere user friendly. Clean and good meals for both adults and kids.

Kid-friendliness: McDonald's, waooh!! they always make good meals for kids and affordable prices to help parents manage their limited resources.
Rush in and grab a spot for you and your child now.“

“Sitting here doing homework“

“FINALLY GREAT SERVICE at this location... It's been a long time coming. My son and I were doted on as if we really mattered and service was with smiles and great attitude! Thank you for hearing and coaching the staff in such an expeditious manner.“

“We had a great lunch! Highly recommended! 😋😋😋“

“Great place. Wish they would open a 2nd place at Liberty Exchange in Sykesville - 2 units still open for a nice coffee place (that isn’t Starbucks!) one is right next to Basta Pasta!!“

“Natives/Tourists/Passerby- Run, don't walk to the Lot 38 coffee shop! This must be your first pitstop in Navy Yard.

Do yourself a favor and skip those gross burnt bean chains with sketchy customer service where you feel like you're interrupting them as they forget your order. IYKYK.

Instead, head over to family-owned Lot 38, opened and operated by the sweetest folks who know the Navy Yard area well. Corner of L and 2nd SE on the same side of the street as the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott and across from the park.

The espresso brews fresh and the coffee drinks are consistently a 10/10. Lot 38 has breakfast and pastry options, both breakfast and lunch sandwiches too if you need a bit more filling bite with your brew to start the day's adventure. One of the friendliest places, this shop is always hopping and a fun community atmosphere. Even when it's packed, there's not a long wait for drinks or food. If you come by long enough they start to know your name and drink order. Good place to pop by, a nice (CLEAN!) place to meet up with your friends, or come by for a tea or coffee pick-me-up at the tables upstairs.

Start your day's adventure the best way at Lot 38 :)“

“This is hands down the best cafe in the DC area. They take coffee making down to a science and do it with attitude. The ambiance is great.

It’s a big bike (bicycle) hang out spot over the weekends, lots of folks riding on the Rhode Island Ave Trolley trail divert here.

Their food options are very light but they do have decent pastries and bagels with cream cheese.

But all that other stuff aside, if you are a coffee enthusiast, you MUST check this place out. It raises the standard for coffee in the greater dc area.“

“We accidentally discovered Warka Coffee while staying across the street.

The service was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. The staff made us feel right at home and were happy to guide us through the menu.

The Ethiopian coffee was truly excellent—rich, aromatic, and prepared perfectly. You can tell they take great pride in their coffee, and it really shows in the quality of each cup. The breakfast items were also delicious and made for a great start to the day.

Overall, a wonderful spot for great coffee, tasty breakfast, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere. We’re so glad we stumbled upon it and would definitely return.“

“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“

“Favorite local coffee spot. Great staff! Great coffee!“

“Great place to get a coffee, great people working here and wide selection of deli/bakery items. Also right across the street from Lincoln Park, this place has been a staple for our house“

“Such a great atmosphere, bites and drinks! 🙌🏽🙌🏽“

“Food was delicious. We ordered
-Pork belly 10/10
-Arepa con carne 10/10
-Crab beignets 6/10
-Hot dog 9/10
-Pork empanadas 9/10
And arequipe late a Colombian hot chocolate 10/10.
The service was good, you only see the server when they bring you the food and you are gonna pay, other than that you order online, yes, even if you’re seating in the restaurant, odd but okay.“

“Salmon avocado toast was absolutely superb!“

“So glad that we now have a Cafe in Downtown Anacostia to meet up with community members in a open awesome space. Staff is super friendly, supportive and helpful. While there get you a large Matcha Tea latte to boost your thoughts and energy level!“

“This is absolutely one of my favorite places to go! The Roost was my go to during the pandemic with tons of outdoor seating. Since it was in my neighborhood we frequented a lot. The staff watched my little one practically grow up there! It became our meeting place and neighborhood watering hole. Quick and efficient and some of the best food and customer service! We’ve moved from the area but always stop by when in town because it feels like home!“

“When I moved to Capitol Hill, I was blessed to find I live within a block of Jacobs. This coffee shop is cute, cozy with the nicest owner (Jas) and staff. Its quaint inside and has a larger patio with lots of seating outside. The patio is perfect during the fall and spring. It's also a dog and dog owner's dream! They had a little tin of treats for the dogs near the door, my dog knows and drags me to Jacob's anytime we passby.

I always get their iced caramel macchiato and my favorite food is the bacon egg and cheese on an english muffin. It's perfect everytime!

I love the consistency of this place and always bring my out of town friends here. Do yourself a favor and pop by the next time you're on the Hill.“

“My first time at PJ's and wow the Caramel Creme was on point and delicious. Beignets was a scrumptious treat !! Thank you !!“

“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.“

“I come here regularly to work or just grab a drink, and it’s easily one of the best coffee spots in the area. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and you’ll notice a lot of regulars who enjoy coming here. There’s plenty of seating (including a large downstairs area!) so it’s one of the few places nearby where you can reliably find a spot to sit and get some work done.“

“Very good Dessert , and Rana is a very Sophisticated and respectful person. Finally, I can eat delicious sweets without flying to a very far place. Thank you Rana“

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

“This is the perfect place! I came in the morning and it was full, and rightfully so! The staff is so friendly and just puts a smile on your face. I got a regular cold brew and the mushroom & lentil patty - both were excellent! The space is great for coworking and connecting with others. Love it!“

“Amazing food! Great server and wait staff. Creative and unique. Would go again!“

“What a welcoming little Ethiopian coffee shop! Once a market, Dire Coffee opened in 2020. Family-owned, Dire Coffee serves Ethiopian coffee beans in all different ways- black coffee, lattes, and more. I ordered the Pumpkin Spice Latte. It came out hot and strong. The woman behind the register, who's the wife of the owner, asked how sweet I wanted my latte. She was very kind!

To eat, they have a variety of food. I ordered one sambusa and it was filled with lentils. It hit the spot!

The space itself is small, but comes with many places to sit. There's a small parking lot out front.“

“The scallion pancake breakfast sandwich absolutely made my day. Maybe my week. It’s so flavorful, the textures are a perfect combination, and the ambiance of this place is addicting.
This was my first scallion pancake — it’s crispy more like an egg roll, no fluffiness of a flap-jack style pancake.

The restaurant is located right on the corner — it’s a little hard to find if you don’t know what to look for, but it’s right there in the lowest level on the corner.
Grab a menu on your way in, order at the counter, find a cozy seat (whether you define cozy as a couch, lounger, window table, round table for a larger party, etc). There’s a variety of great options.

Pictured here are the vegan tofu and hickory smoked bacon sandwiches.“

“I celebrated a family member's 90th birthday at your lounge on Feb 17th. The staff was awesome, food delicious and I loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back!“

“Visited the first sign language no speaking Starbucks .. how about it was one of the most well run Starbucks I’ve been in from Michigan to California.. and all stops in between . DC did it! What an experience“

“Great bagels and staff. Having lived in Philly and NY, I came to DC with a high standard for bagels. Call Your Mother is the truth.“

“Convenient, great menu, friendly staff . . .“

“I was in a training near the 15th Street location of Zeke’s. Found it the first morning and went back every day. Shared my experience with others and we all loved it. A local was amazed at her coffee and will be a regular now. The employees were so kind and remembered my order every single day. Best dirty chai I’ve ever had! Quality coffee. Friendly employees. Great prices.“

“This was the best coffee we had in DC. The drip coffee was solid, the vanilla latte and mocha were also excellent. Great staff and the owner was very nice. Best coffee in DC!“

“Food was yummy (breakfast pita) and their chocolate cruffin was even better! My latte was more milk than espresso shots. The service was great and everyone was kind! They did forget one of our food items so I had to ask, but they solved it right away and the worker in charge of calling food helped us find a spot to sit. That being said, the atmosphere is kind of hectic, it was SUPER busy, which this place is popular so it makes sense. Seating is super limited and it seems like they have more people going for food than to sip on a coffee and work so there were a handful of people sitting with laptops at huge tables working while tons of people ordering food didn't have a place. Feels like they need to just kind of lean into what they want to be and have a order first system then get seating. Other than that, inside is a vibe and very aesthetic!“

“Latte was exactly what I hoped for with good quality espresso. Love that they have their own area but also the ability to sit at and order from the food hall seating. Great plan to work remotely, and at least the booth I was sitting at had power outlets :) will be back.“

“This place is ALWAYS clean and it’s something I personally look forward to when considering repeat visits. This is a consistently delicious and welcoming business in the area that’s starved for quality restaurants and shops. The service is always notable — whether a chance meeting with the owner, or a young person who greeted me as I walked in, I always get a warm feeling about making the visit. The “Gut Buster” is my FAVORITE, and it’s well worth the price. Oh, and the cookies (for me) are a must. I prefer the Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut. Thanks, Smoothieville Team!“

“Very good coffee. Excellent atmosphere. Friendly staff.“

“Friendly service and delicious breakfast sandwiches!“

“spacious inside. some seating outside as well.. good place to eat, drink, and view art.“

“Takoma Bevco has become a Takoma staple. I personally love their espresso, served traditionally with sparkling water. You don't get that hardly anywhere! Food is great, atmosphere is great, and staff are really friendly and provide some of the best service I've gotten in DC!“

“The best Ethiopian restaurant in the area! Friendly service , amazingly delicious food.“

“Amazingly delicious!! They’re super quick as well. Best mofongo I’ve had in a long while.“

“Awesome pastries, bread and other baked goods. Very creative seasonal menu that uses fruit and veggies at the peak of their flavor. Love love love it!“

“My caramel macchiato was delicious 😋“

“Great service, amazing coffee! Fantastic atmosphere!“

“In Hanover the boys that work out front are awesomely amazing!! Great guys, polite, friendly and respectful!! Highly recommend!!!“

“A dependable spot for early morning coffee runs. The staff is courteous, and the coffee is always fresh.“

“love it there. So much to do and eat. Palette22 drew me there, and I found a great entertainment distinct full of fun times. I plein air painted Morse Alley. Cool spot.“

“Love ❤️ This Location…Must Vist!!“

“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!“