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Chinatown Coffee Company
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Grocery Store$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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Tyler HastingsOctober 21, 2014Solid coffee shop just a few blocks from the chinatown metro. Not a lot of seating.
Patrick McDermottMay 19, 2012Good mocha and atmosphere is hip and trendy, but a little too hip and trendy for me. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Alexandra SchmidtDecember 14, 2014Coffee is great, the lattes are better! Avoiding the bagels would be my only suggestion
Seating and outlets are scarce, but you can save money by ordering drinks to go.
Always check the guest espresso for a taste of Ritual, Counter Culture and more. A nice break from the Black Cat.
Emily M.March 19, 2015Decent, but come on guys, take out the syphon on weekends. I think you can handle it.
Best coffee place in DC! Gotta try those single origin coffee w/ hand pour.
BenApril 5, 2010Place has great coffee, wish they had more food to eat there than the bagels etc. (which are not so fresh) Good location fast Internet and quirky staff. Overall I dig..
Slow down and enjoy a simple 8 oz. black cup of coffee for here (you aren't in that much of a hurry). This is the 1st shop in DC to carry Chicago's amazing Intelligentsia coffee.
Get an Ethiopian hand-pour. It's the best coffee drink they make.
Ask for a black card. Sometimes they have great specials for black card holders..
Brett GersonFebruary 28, 2010Love this place to sit and read/write on a Sunday. Can get crowded but most people seem willing to share tables.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Bryan Voltaggio, chef of Family Meal, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Coffee. Read more
Christopher LongAugust 9, 2014The Soy Latte is fine, not much seating available. They do sell beer and liquor.
Mandy DaltonDecember 22, 2010Loving the Capp here. Worth the wait. Great place to take coffee snob friends.
Check out some serious live jams with The Side Dish during absinthe happy hour on Dec 3
- HugoMay 27, 2017Waste of time - asked for Chenex and given a lazily made v60 with none of the flavour or taste of a good bean
- the roast is the most at chinatown coffee co. great beans, great atmosphere.
Due to the Vince Gray signs in the window, I nearly skipped this place. I was pleased, though, to see that they have beer, wine, and absinthe.
I don't need an iPod here. They're music selection is eclectic and original.
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Chinatown Coffee Company
475 H St NW (btwn 4th & 5th St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(202) 559-7656
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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- 8.5
"LOOOVE IT!!! 4 days looking for a great coffee, finally found it!! And the best of all, their service AND SMILES!!!! I’m even bringing their Belgium Waffles to PR!!! Love it!! Will be back indeed!!!"
Yeida Liz Rivera - 9.1
"Great Mocha (but warning: not sweet at all). Great chocolate croissant"
Sophia H - 9.2
"Awesome new space with lots of seating, great coffee and one of the best ham and cheese croissants in DC"
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