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Compass Coffee

Compass Coffee

Coffee Shop and Coffee Roaster$$$$
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington
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    The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Washington Post recommend this place
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    Harlan H.
    "Love the Nutella Mocha"(5 Tips)
    Bitches Who Brunch
    "Our favorite local coffee shop in DC!"(2 Tips)
    Amy G.
    "Love the mint cold brew."(5 Tips)
    Steven A.
    "Best chai in DC, hands down."(4 Tips)
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  • Jihad F.heart icon on user image
    Jihad F. SalehOctober 6, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    It has great espresso drinks, its open decent hours, there is plenty of space & lighting, and the music is at a decent volume. I couldn't ask for anything more from a good neighborhood coffee house!
    Upvoted Sep 29
  • Andrea C.heart icon on user image
    Andrea CarnesMarch 19, 2016
    Such a light, clean and open space! I got a pound of coffee ground to go as I was staying nearby. Delicious coffee and it came with a free small coffee. I look forward to going back!
  • Bon Appetit Magazine
    Bon Appetit MagazineOctober 18, 2016
    For a caffeine kick in the pants, sip on an Espresso Cola, an unholy combination of Mexican Coca-Cola and two shots of espresso. Another must-try: The Nutella mocha. Yes, Nutella. Read more
  • DCist
    DCistJanuary 10, 2017
    They have a great Lavender Earl Grey, a Jasmine Green, and a handful of herbal blends like Raspberry Rose Petal and Moroccan Mint that should satisfy most tea aficionados. Read more
  • Amy G.
    Amy GraffAugust 18, 2015
    Worth the hype and the wait. The iced coffee on nitro is the smoothest I've ever had and their seasonal drinks, weird as they may sound, are spot on. Love the mint cold brew. Trust.
  • Rachel C.heart icon on user image
    Rachel ClarkFebruary 24, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    On a warm day, get a maple cold brew. On a chilly day, get a Nutella mocha. And pick up vegan baked goods from Sticky Fingers no matter what. Don't count on there being space to eat in, though.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchApril 21, 2015
    Our favorite local coffee shop in DC! High-quality coffee and tea, great granola and free WiFi make for a perfect "office." Wifi password is "realgood"
  • Jeremy T.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy ThomasMay 13, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place! The staff is incredibly nice and real. Coffee is delicious and locally roasted. Wifi is free and beans are great for home brews.
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    RyanOctober 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    So much to like here. If you sit at the back, you can see some roasting operations in action. If you sit at the front, you can people watch the street.
  • Sarah
    SarahMarch 8, 2018
    Their hot chocolate is light but surprisingly good , their coffee is a a bit strong to me , you will be surrounded by students and young professions doing their work😂
  • tracefact
    tracefactSeptember 26, 2014
    It smells buttery and delicious in here! Biscuits were pretty good and the Nutella mocha was yummy. Glad to have Compass in the neighbourhood. AND they spelled my name right. Your move, Starbucks.
  • Behrad Eats
    Behrad EatsDecember 3, 2014
    Great independent coffee shop to pick up a delicious latte in the Shaw neighborhood.
  • Steven A.heart icon on user image
    Steven AndrophyNovember 27, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Best chai in DC, hands down. Their chocolate chip cookies are killer, too.
  • Ted M.heart icon on user image
    Ted MJuly 8, 2017
    All the coffee drinks are excellent. Nice cozy place to sip on a drink, catch up or get lost in thought.
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostSeptember 19, 2014
    We followed the caffeine-fueled story of two ex-Marines opening this coffeeshop and roastery in Shaw. Read more
  • Mark J.
    Mark J.September 29, 2014
    Great coffee, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a great space. Also, the biscuits are to die for.
  • Brent M.heart icon on user image
    Brent MadisonJuly 4, 2015
    Regardless of all the construction going on 7th Street, this is THE best coffee shop in DC. Period.
  • Bryan S.heart icon on user image
    Bryan SJune 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Veteran owned, 30% police/fire/military discount. Oh, and the coffee's great too. Small amount of outdoor seating is a bonus.
  • Tim S.heart icon on user image
    Tim SheaAugust 2, 2018
    Nice scene inside, good place to do work and/or hang out, but overall kind of a lackluster experience.
  • Ingrid W.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid WongApril 30, 2015
    The best lavender latte I've ever had. Their Cardinal blend is also very good.
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RubinchikDecember 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Really spacious. But if you're riding solo, grab a bar stool, not a table.
  • morgheart icon on user image
    morgDecember 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Lots of space, good coffee (if a bit pricy) and a feel-good small business success story
  • Leandro L.heart icon on user image
    Leandro LageraMay 28, 2016
    Legit Haven for Hipsters. Oh what a crowd but great coffee and vibe.
  • Melvinheart icon on user image
    MelvinDecember 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Atmosphere is good. Wonderfully designed on the inside. Pretty good pour over coffee.
  • Kaz K.
    Kaz K.July 6, 2015
    It can get extremely crowded with the study crowd on the weekends, but you can always squeeze in somewhere.
  • Josh H.heart icon on user image
    Josh HigginsJuly 11, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Great coffee. They roast it themselves. Try the Nutella mocha.
  • Venitra T.heart icon on user image
    Venitra TaylorMarch 26, 2015
    This place is really nice. The baristas are excellent and they have great finger food.
  • Nicole S.heart icon on user image
    Nicole StahleckerFebruary 6, 2016
    Chai is not super spicy. Great coffee and fun atmosphere
  • Anthony D.heart icon on user image
    Anthony DeLuiseOctober 17, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Best coffee in DC, also the worst line. Maybe get a second Square or something??
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris R (thechristophe)December 17, 2014
    Decent coffee, free WiFi, super hipster, bean roasting on site.
  • Jaron L.
    Jaron LSeptember 28, 2014
    Small mocha is a near perfect balance of coffee and sweetness.
  • Borys P.
    Borys PierovNovember 20, 2017
    No matter how many times I try and what location I go to for me their coffee is amazingly uniformly awful.
  • Sarai J.
    Sarai JohnsonMarch 15, 2015
    The coffee here is so incredibly high-quality.
  • Chris F.
    Chris FredericksDecember 28, 2014
    I can't rave enough about this place. Normally I don't like indie coffeehouses, but these guys have NAILED it!
  • Shawn C.heart icon on user image
    Shawn CookJuly 30, 2016
    Very cool coffee shop. The coffee is delish.
  • email s.
    email supportOctober 26, 2017
    Get in touch with us by the help of Email support phone number 1 (877) 363-0097 or make fix your issue easily. Read more
  • Sean S.
    Sean SSeptember 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Free small cup of drip, when u buy a tin of beans
  • Trevor M.
    Trevor MSeptember 23, 2015
    Cold brew = amazing
  • Emily T.
    Emily TangenDecember 8, 2014
    Wifi: realgood (2014.12)
  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HundleyJanuary 10, 2019
    Coffee and pastries.
  • Lisa R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa RayleJanuary 13, 2016
    The granola is really good.
  • Victor P.heart icon on user image
    Victor PriceMarch 23, 2016
    The chai is perfect
  • Harlan H.heart icon on user image
    Harlan HillOctober 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the Nutella Mocha
  • pipitu
    pipituApril 11, 2019
    Matcha latte is sweetened. Very noisy.
  • Katie B.
    Katie BoonOctober 29, 2015
    Fun flavors. Great place to do homework
  • Eric B.heart icon on user image
    Eric BreeseJuly 20, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Phenomenal cold brew.
  • Elana Z.
    Elana Zygman BaninJanuary 3, 2017
    Chai tea is amazing
  • Ralph L.heart icon on user image
    Ralph LedixJuly 11, 2015
    Vibes are perfect
  • Amelia F.
    Amelia FriedmanSeptember 1, 2015
    Cold brew is killer
  • B H.heart icon on user image
    B HuttonOctober 16, 2014
    French press coffee & granola
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