Washington, DC Coffee & Tea

Good Selection

1. Teaism

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

The scrambled tofu breakfast is yummy, with some good tea to wash it down.  The iced tea is refreshing and has free refills (good deal!).They also have a reasonable selection of tea accessories (cups...

2. Politics & Prose…

Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

Good place to browse books, pretty nice poetry selection, spacious, and usually some staff selections worth checking out on the front left wall when you enter. Also a steady listing of readings...

3. Tryst Coffee House…

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

The goods -- Cool, funky drink selection.  Tasty everything.  Friendly staff.  Neat decor, furniture, live music, free Internet.  The bads -- Crowded, sometimes the service can be (painfully) slow...

4. Jacob's Coffee &…

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

Jacob's is quickly becoming a Stanton Park area staple.  They have good coffees and a wide selection, friendly staff and owners, and decent food.  Their bagel sandwiches are particularly perfect...

5. Teaism

Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

Great for cheap, quality, "pan asian" food.  The tea is good here and they have a diverse selection, although I never get it (though I often buy some next door to take home), I always opt...

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Good Value

1. Mocha Hut

Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

Still a great spot.  Best value breakfast on U Street, no doubt--you'd pay double for the same thing at a couple of the joints across the street.  Casual atmosphere, good coffee, and friendly...

2. Panera Bread

I've been here I usually just order a coffee and a bagel. The coffee is okay, but the bagels are good. I have ordered the iced green tea during the summertime. It was refreshing and a little tangy...

3. Conie's Cafe

3 and half stars. I like it because it's independent and local and price for all drinks are lower than starbucks but they make good drinks in general.  Especially, Chai latte is good value for price...

4. Dolcezza Argentine…

Neighborhood: Georgetown

is expensive, but if you are tired of ben & jerry's up the street or value a good flavor experience, it is well worth it....

5. Caribou Coffee

Quite good coffee, free wi-fi, and interesting and comfortable interior.  I highly value those things, which is why I've given the place 4 stars.  But the food selection is just terrible.  Most...

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