Dupont Coffee Collective — Restaurant in Washington

WARNING: NO WIFI, ONE OUTLET Met a friend here to keep each other company while we teleworked, except that we had to use our own hotspot because there is no wifi. They said they can’t have WiFi because they are “too small” of a business, but their menu is very cheap. While low prices are a nice perk, I think they’d be able to afford WiFi if they raised their prices just a little bit. No one realizes that there’s no WiFi until after paying for a coffee; we watched multiple other people pay, set up their computer, and then ask for the nonexistent WiFi password. There is a single outlet in the entire place, luckily there was one open plug for me to charge my laptop. I cut my visit short because my hotspot started struggling. The smoothie I ordered was very good, the cookie I got was dry. I really want to support a small business while I’m working in this neighborhood, but I’ll have to...

Review: The Collective Coffee (Dupont Plaza, DC) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stumbled upon The Collective Coffee near Dupont Plaza and had an absolutely lovely experience. We ordered a cappuccino and a latte — both were exceptional. The cappuccino was especially memorable: incredibly well-balanced, rich but not overpowering, with an aromatic profile that lingered pleasantly. The latte was smooth and full-bodied, with just the right amount of creaminess.

We sat outside and couldn’t have picked a better time — a crisp, early spring afternoon with golden sunlight and just a hint of chill in the air. It felt like we’d been transported to a cozy European café — the kind of moment that makes you slow down and really savor your coffee.

Highly recommend for both the quality of the drinks and the charm of the outdoor setting. A true gem...

We were excited to support a local, worker-owned business. The minor redesign of the interior greatly brightens the space and makes the interior much more welcoming!

Unfortunately, the outdated ordering process in use is inefficient. Our 2 drink order was repeated multiple times but nothing was written down, even our names, so it was inevitably delivered incorrectly.

The apple turnover was mass-produced, and the coffee was quite burnt and bitter. I don’t think the beans are regularly refreshed based on previous experience.

All this can be solved though. I think an in-house pastry chef and some barista trainings would help a lot with the quality. A simple ticketing system would treating improve the ordering process as well.

We’ll give it another try, but I hope they work through some of...