The best coffee roasters in District of Columbia

#1 Yours Cafe

5 ★★★★★ 1,001 reviews · Washington, DC

“We got 3 hot chocolates, a sea salt caramel Mocha and a latte - and everything was absolutely scrumptious!! The hot chocolates were PERFECT, just foamy enough and not too heavy on …” — Katherine

#2 DUA DC Coffee

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,026 reviews · Washington, DC

Casual coffeehouse with an industrial vibe, fixing up snacks and Indonesian espresso drinks.

“I stopped by today and found out there was a special event happening in the back of the shop. Even with the event going on, everyone was still very welcoming. Tried their coffee. I…” — Matthew

#3 Ebenezers Coffeehouse

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,360 reviews · Washington, DC

Casual, church-owned coffeehouse featuring fair-trade coffee & tea plus live music on some evenings.

“Every time I come to Washington DC I always make sure to stop here at this coffee shop. They have amazing espresso and coffee drinks. Today I had an iced Americano and also this li…” — Andrew

#4 Zeke's Coffee of DC

4.7 ★★★★★ 545 reviews · Washington, DC

This artisanal roastery & coffee shop brews pour-overs, espresso & more & sells pound bags of beans.

“The pictures seem a little bit deceptive of the size of this coffee shop. Zeke's is a fine place to grab a cup of coffee with a nice big window looking onto the street. There is a …” — Robert

#5 Lost Sock Roasters

4.7 ★★★★★ 421 reviews · Washington, DC

“In 2023, I visited over 50 shops. This one takes the cake. Excellent coffee! Great branding. Having empanadas be a staple of your shop is an awesome idea (they’re good!). I don’t l…” — Luke

#6 Zeke's Coffee of DC - Downtown

4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews · Washington, DC

Casual cafe, featuring drip coffee, pour-overs and espresso drinks alongside pastries and sandwiches.

“Excellent choice if you really want quality coffee and just the right blends to turn that wonderful frown upsidedown! Dedicated and passionate staff committed to your coffee experi…” — Natasha

#7 Harrar Coffee & Roastery

4.8 ★★★★★ 319 reviews · Washington, DC

Cozy haunt offering a wide range of premium coffee roasted in-house, by the cup or to brew at home.

“Stepped in at just the right time to catch the action, as the shop roasts their own beans, and saw them being poured out of the machine! My wife got her double espresso, and I choo…” — Marbin

#8 GIGIS COFFEE ROASTERS

4.9 ★★★★★ 215 reviews · Washington, DC

“In an area where the coffee shops are McDonald's and 7-Elevens, Gigi's Coffee Roaster is a breathe of fresh air. First opened inside and old liquor store on the United States of Am…” — Austin

#9 WARKA COFFEE

4.8 ★★★★★ 239 reviews · Washington, DC

“*Warka Coffee is truly a gem in DC! The quality of the coffee here is outstanding you can taste the freshness and the care that goes into every cup. The espresso is smooth and rich…” — Amen

#10 Swing's Coffee

4.6 ★★★★★ 298 reviews · Washington, DC

Coffee connoisseurs stop by this long-running cafe for hand-roasted, fair-trade brews.

“Swing Coffee Roasters is a roastery outside of DC in Alexandria, Virginia and this was their first DC coffee shop in the city. It's one of the closest coffee shops near the White H…” — Austin