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My Favorite DC Coffee-Shops for A Study Session
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items As a grad student, I find that it's important to have different environments for studying: home, library, classroom… but also coffee shops! If you're someone that can still thrive with a bit of background noise, then here are some amazing DC coffee s...
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The Hit List!
The Hit List!
Take a scroll to see the coolest coffee shops in the city! Some included are within the DC outskirts as well
Grounded is by far my favorite spot on this list! They're located in Anacostia. I love Grounded because it is not just a cafe, but it is also a plant shop and a wellness studio (offering yoga and mat pilates classes)! It is a Black-owned business (wo...
Grounded: Cafe, Plant Shop, Wellness Studio
Any Day Now is located in Navy Yard! It was actually one of the first cafes I went to after moving to DC two years ago! They have a generous amount of seating, and service is quick! They also serve brunch and lunch if you ever feel down to pop in for...
Any Day Now
Llamabar is also located in Navy Yard. A bustling Black-owned business, this place is truly a fun vibe. Full transparency: this cafe does play music a bit on the louder side, so I typically would only visit when I have a lighter workload. But! Food a...
Llamabar Cafe
Okay so, not necessarily a local chain, but I specifically love THIS specific Georgetown location! The amount of available seating they have is… ridiculous! Multiple floors, study nooks, and let's not forget, yummy affordable drinks! Definitely check...
Capital One Café: Georgetown
Not in DC, but this Ethiopian-owned coffee shop is located in Silver Spring, not too far from DC at all. This is another spot that has relatively generous seating, and they don't play music too loud :) Their chai is amazing! The pastries are also pre...
Black Lion Cafe Coffee & Pastry
Maman has multiple locations, but I like this one in Foggy Bottom, located inside Western Market! They have a decent amount of seating, and a nice calm and cozy vibe.
maman
Creative Grounds is not just a place to sit and sip on some coffee, but they are also known for being a space for local artists to exhibit their work and sell some art! Definitely a spot to check out if you enjoy the arts :)
Creative Grounds DC