Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Dupont Circle

225 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pembroke

4.5

Awesome(1924)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dupont Circle

Booked 72 times today

Situated in the bustling heart of Dupont Circle is The Pembroke, a sophisticated dining destination. Featuring contemporary American fare with global influences, The Washington Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema described the experience as “cut from a different cloth." The Pembroke’s stunning design by Martin Brudnizki features plush velvet coral-toned banquettes around glossy marble tables, cream-paneled walls with playful artwork, and boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood, while a seasonal terrace offers al fresco dining from spring to fall. The marble-topped bar is a bright and airy nod to cocktail bars of the 1950s and features classic drinks with a twist and a selection of fine wines. Reserve your table today to see how “The Pembroke makes Dupont Circle a destination again.”

2. La Tomate

4.8

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 11 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

3. Fred & Stilla

3.8

Excellent(113)

Price: Moderate

• International • Dupont Circle

Booked 3 times today

Discover the kind of place that connects people with the world through the power of food. It requires a flair for sharing one's own culture, and the empathetic understanding of the culture of another. Our fare, like our space, is simple and modern—letting the natural beauty of globally inspired comfort foods shine through—but plated to impress.At Fred and Stilla, peace meets style. Linger over bold pour over coffee until the last message in your inbox is finally cleared away. Settle into an inviting corner for an after-work drink that turns into dinner that turns back into drinksCheck out one of our many incredible events and experiences - https://www.fredandstilla.com/experiences/#!/

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4. Alero - Dupont Circle

4.5

Awesome(11)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Dupont Circle

Booked 1 time today

Enjoy Mexican cuisine at Alero in Dupont Circle. Welcome to the animated Mexican ambiance and munch on our delicious fajitas. Alero has it all from nacho platter, fried plantains, to fajitas, burritos, tacos, and everyone’s favorite the Mexican seafood paella. Make sure to bring family and friends to savor Alero’s Margarita Tower, Pancho Villa. We offer a variety flavorful tequila, beers, and cocktails. This eatery and bar is an ideal spot for hanging out, dating nights, and just to purely have fun!

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5. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34368)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 267 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

6. Gute Leute

4.9

Exceptional(61)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Arlington

Booked 16 times today

Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,known for its own unique signature coffee creations.In German, gute Leute means "good people"and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a spacein which good people can enjoy good company.Our logo is inspired by the pine treebecause it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with theirown stories.

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7. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13787)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 159 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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8. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.5

Awesome(1092)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 355 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

9. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(1957)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

10. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(120)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 52 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

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225 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pembroke

2. La Tomate

3. Fred & Stilla

4. Alero - Dupont Circle

5. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

6. Gute Leute

7. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

8. La Grande Boucherie - DC

9. dLeña

10. Petite Cerise

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