As someone who loves working from cafes, I'm always on the avid hunt to find spots with strong WiFi, good coffee, medium noise level, and overall comforting ambiance! It's important for a space to feel welcoming so you can focus and grind in your wor...
Did you know there's a STUNNING courtyard in the portrait gallery? There's WiFi, a cafe you can order from, it's spacious, and when you need a break, you can take a walk around the galleries. This is honestly one of my favorite spots
The Courtyard Café - National Portrait Gallery
You need a reading card, but it's soooo simple to get one. You can register online or go in person to meet the requirements. The reading room is quiet, has WiFi, but there's no food or drinks allowed
About this Reading Room - Library of Congress
The ambiance is great here and it's very spacious so you can find a spot depending on the time. Food and drinks are good too and a lot of people are working/studying here so you won't be the only one
Emissary DC
talk about gorgeous ambiance and decor!! This cafe is a great work spot and they also serve a brunch/ lunch menu.
Café Riggs |
A cute cafe in NoMa that has excellent WiFi and good noise levels. The staff is super friendly too
Simona Cafe
THERE'S NO WIFI BTW! Only come here if you have hotspot.
A Baked Joint
A great coffee shop with space and Wifi. Noise levels can kind of be loud though due to how busy it gets
Georgetown - Blue Bottle Coffee
Any of the capital one cafes are great WFH spots. If you have the card, you can even get free or discounted coffee fyi
Café, Bank & ATM at Chinatown DC | Capital One Café
Amazing brunch/lunch menu! It's spacious so you'll probably find a spot. There's several locations in the city
Busboys and Poets
Gorgeous space to study or work in. No food or drinks allowed so fyi! It's also very quiet
DAR Library | Daughters of the American Revolution
You need a library card to get inside the main reading room pictured, however, the cafe is free and open to all
Folger Shakespeare Library
A great, spacious spot with free WiFi and open ambiance!
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
nearly everyone's studying or working so it feels like one giant group study LOL
Tryst Coffeehouse, Bar and Lounge in Washington, DC
Space is somewhat limited compared to the other spots shared, but amazing coffee
Home | The Coffee Bar DC
A classic DC Staple that's all over the city. Great WiFi, food, drinks, and decor! It can get really busy
Maman
Another known coffee chain in DC that's good for study/ work!
Gregorys Coffee
bookstore that has a cafe and seating! Great if you need a break during your work and want to walk around
The Potter's House - Washington, DC
Amazing pastries and coffee, BUT IT GETS SO BUSY so get there on time and don't stay too long:)
YELLOW
Tons of locations in DC with great coffee. Seating can be limited depending on location
La Colombe Cafe
NEW SPOT THAT JUST OPENED in West End! Great food and drinks that are super healthy. Seating is pretty good too!
Life Alive Organic Cafe | Eat Positive. Live Positive.
