Compass Coffee — Restaurant in Washington

My go-to in the morning. Yo it's the only place in DC where I can see 9 or 10 bike cops parked and hanging out like normal people. The tins their coffee comes in when bought are fantastic. O use them to bury treasure or to refill beans or other baking supplies.

The coffee is fantastic. It doesnt even need cream or sugar. Dark, light, medium, whatever. Every flavor is unique and memorable.

Staff engage too. They're not pushy and will, if time permits, talk with me about the billions of pins I have on my backpack or discuss the merits of wired headphones or even brewing techniques for coffee at home

The maple late with soy or almond (I forget which) is a real banger. Give them a go. Anytime in the afternoon you'll see small crowds of 3 to 4 people situated outside, even in the fall DC weather, having a good time. Its inviting and doesn't have a snobby feel.

Try the vegan blueberry muffin. Its killer. 100/10 woukd recommend in...

I have to share this experience, it is not about coffee. On 11/24 I went inside the Compass Coffee at 849 18th St NW with blood oozing out of finger from a small accident, requested the staff at the front for band aid. The gentlemen was nice enough to do way beyond that by first offering a cup full of ice, then sprayed an antiseptic and got me the band aid that I badly needed. I felt like I walked in to a clinic because of how well I was taken care off. During all of this, I was on a phone call with my child that I couldn't put it down. I felt I may have disrespected this gentlemen for being on the phone while he was trying to help me. I will go back to this store as often as I could! This aside, I love Compass Coffee in general and I used to go the one...

Really really positive experience on our first visit to this location.

Everyone in the party enjoyed their drinks. I had a London Fog Tea Latte subbed with almond milk for a non-dairy/non-soy option and it was so creamy/delicious! Got the hibiscus iced tea for my little as it non-caffeinated and she really enjoyed it also!

Baristas are super nice, knowledgeable about their drinks/products and helpful with ordering!

Location is limited in seating (1 large table sans chairs inside) but there is outdoor bench seating. We comfortably enjoyed our drinks both inside and outside as it was a lovely afternoon. Came on a weekend!

The location has great light/huge windows!

Highly recommend. Love that coffee is roasted locally...