Hayley Salvatore Hayley Salvatore | August 10, 2021 | Food & Drink, Feature,
Need a change of scenery? Try working remotely from one of these charming cafés within the city.
Mercy Me
Hosted within the elegant Yours Truly DC Hotel, munch on a pastry and settle down for the day at this South American-inspired cafe. The expansive bohemian-style indoor features an abundance of seating, from plush couches to sets of leather chairs arranged around glass tables, paired with a breakfast all-day menu, serving Call Your Mother Bagels and delicious breakfast tacos. The West End location also provides ample seating outdoors on its gorgeous back patio as well as brunch menu featuring fluffy sourdough pancakes and salads. 1143 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.828.7762, mercymedc.com
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
The popular Boston bakery has recently expanded to the District, opening its first cafe in the quiet West End neighborhood. Choose from the cafe’s wonderful selection of pastries, coffee and artisan sandwiches to munch on while working outside at a picnic table on the sprawling front patio. The outdoor space is enclosed with potted greenery that provide patrons with privacy as they work, as well as umbrellas at each table to provide protection from the elements. 1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.929.8300, tattebakery.com
Café Georgetown
Removed from the rushed pace of everyday life, this beautiful Georgetown spot offers a European-style experience paired with elevated coffee drinks and pastries. The elegant outdoor seating area is adorned with fresh seasonal flowers and features white bistro tables, the perfect setting for a productive day. The cozy atmosphere complements the menu, with notable beverages such as classic drip coffee or a custom created latte art made to order by artisan baristas, as well as an assortment of delicious pastries with gluten-free options available. 3141 N St. NW, 202.731.8373, cafegeorgetown.com
Emissary
Located in Dupont Circle, this independent coffeehouse is dedicated to celebrating and connecting people of all backgrounds and beliefs through food and drink. The sun-drenched outdoor patio is open to enjoy for the summer season in addition to indoor seating, which is marked by an interior brick wall and bar seating. The trendy cafe boasts a vegan and vegetarian-friendly menu, with options such as organic scrambled eggs or an arugula herb salad, along with an extensive beverage menu. 2032 P St. NW, 202.748.5655, emissarydc.com
Slipstream
A Logan Circle mainstay, this all-day cafe has built a local following through its single-origin coffees, loose leaf teas and creative toasts. Adjacent to the iconic baby blue bar, the cafe provides an abundant amount of space to settle in for the day, with booth-style seating along the walls as well as with classic table seating on the interior. On the first Friday of every month, Slipstream hosts a coffee tasting event for the public that takes place over Zoom, with coffee tasting kits available for purchase one week before the event. 1333 14th St. NW, 202.450.2216, slipstreamdc.com
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