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Urban Roast, Washington, District of Columbia

Urban Roast

3.6
3.6
2211 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 277 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Charming
Urban Roast is a family-owned cafe and cocktail bar that offers gourmet coffees, specialty alcoholic beverages, and a wide variety of contemporary shared plates. Whether you’re grabbing a drink after work with colleagues, having a cozy Sunday brunch by our outdoor fire pits, or sharing some delicious appetizers with friends before an event at the Capital One Arena (located right across the street!) – Urban Roast has you covered. Come enjoy a comfortable, community-friendly atmosphere with appetizing food, endless drink options, and an ambiance always matched with the decor of the season.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (771) 333-5051
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For catering, message us at https://urbanroastdc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    To inquire about private events, email us at info@urbanroastdc.com
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available all day.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Gallery Place less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Urban Roast dazzles with its "amazing ambience" and "beautiful decor," making it a top spot for Instagram-worthy photos. While the food receives mixed reviews, the cocktails are praised as "the absolute best" and "delicious." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" service, especially during events. Perfect for drinks and vibes!

2,213 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The decorations were beautiful but the weight time was terrible. We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation and then proceeded to wait another 30 minutes to be sat. The atmosphere and cocktails were great they over committed on reservations and the wait time was ridiculous. It was a cool experience but given the wait times I would not recommend.

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  2. Kelly

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited over an hour for a table despite having reservations at 3:45 pm. Server never checked on us and food didn't come out together. Three of my part had finished their meal before three others got their main course.

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  3. Rachel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the Christmas Coffee Flight which came with peppermint, marshmallow, and gingerbread coffee. The coffee flight was $30 and came with three small shot-glass sized cups of coffee. The coffee was amazing, but the price vs. quantity ratio upset me and I will not order again. I also ordered the breakfast platter with over easy eggs and turkey bacon. This was very delicious and I enjoyed it very much.

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  4. Laura

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not impressed. Service was horrible, got seated about an hour after our reservation. The attention was just disappointing. Food nothing special. Drinks were great, felt more like a decorated college pub.

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  5. Chase

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Host was rude, he said “come late, you wait”… we were 5 minutes late with most of that time spend in a line to get to the host

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  6. Lucia

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not worth the hype! $35 for a dry pork chop with bbq sauce and chunky mashed potatoes and short rib with the exactly same sauce and sides, SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!. The espresso martini flight comes in shot size glass, they’re so tiny. Overall we spent $160 and was the worst meal we’ve had in 2024. Did I mention that if you pay with cash you get a discount? lol if you just go for drinks I guess is fine but prepare yourself to wait at least 30 minutes for your table with reservation.

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  7. Kim

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our drinks got mixed up at first and then it took a little while for my other friends to get their order in. Checking in was ok the host at the desk was a little confusing when we asked if we could be seated before the rest of our party was there

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  8. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to ask for the check multiple times. The waitress never came over to ask us if we needed anything. The first time we asked for the check, she didn’t come back for 25 minutes. We eventually asked two other people before we were able to get it.

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  9. Beth

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere is as awesome as, service was great. Specialty drinks were delicious and fun however they had very little beer the night we went and ran out of beer and we were there at 5:30. Food was just ehh

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  10. Victoria

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiting area is small and overwhelming but the food and drinks were good and the aesthetics were beautiful. I believe our service could've been better. My friend and I ordered buffalo dip and spicy jalapeno dip and when he read back our order, he read back 2 buffalo dips. We corrected him and he caught a slight attitude because he put the order in wrong. When he verbally confirmed our order again, he read it back correctly. When our food arrived, guess what was brought to the table? 2 buffalo dips! I sent one back and told the food runner one is suppose to be the jalapeno dip. The food runner talked to our server and took the dip back. Our server never came back to check on us to see how we were doing etc. I expected the service to be exceptional considering the hype of this establishment. I was very displeased with the service of our server.

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FAQs

Urban Roast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (771) 333-5051.

Urban Roast is rated 3.6 stars by 2211 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 277 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Urban Roast

916 G St NW Ste C-1, Washington, District of Columbia 20001-4571

Additional information

  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available all day.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Gallery Place less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (771) 333-5051
  • Catering
    For catering, message us at https://urbanroastdc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    To inquire about private events, email us at info@urbanroastdc.com
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