HowardTaftMD t1_jdqxqul wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:25 PM

Reply to comment by SeanTheCyclist in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378

Thank you! I've never checked out Three Whistles so I'll add it!

Swings in Del Ray is so nice.

Rare Bird is my favorite. I like the vibe, the coffee is amazing, but also as someone who brews a lot at home they have my favorite selection of beans that are roasted light - medium, with very little in that dark/charred range.

I always shout out Cervantes too because it's kind of funky and tucked away. Nothing near it, so if you go it's because you like coffee.

For traditional coffee house vibes Misha's is also really cool.

SeanTheCyclist t1_jdrns2z wrote on March 26, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Oh thanks! I spend a lot of time (and money lol) at Rare Bird. Will have to check out Cervantes!

HowardTaftMD t1_jdsvxwk wrote on March 26, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Rare Bird is a gem. Sometimes I feel like a broken record hyping it up but I honestly love the beans they source and roasts they do as much as any place I've ever ordered from. They do a really great job and the shop is such a nice local spot.

Report back how you like Cervantes! It's especially great if you enjoy the occasional sweet drink, their rotating sweet lattes are actually usually pretty creative and taste. Also I don't love coldbrew but they have the one of the few cold brews ive ever had and thought was interesting.