Order: Coffee This quaint coffee shop on H Street stands out with its metal signage sporting a sculpture of a coffee pitcher among the brick storefronts. The smell of freshly roasted coffee beans is the perfect complement to their breakfast and lunch offerings.

Order: smoothie and health shot This juice shop is the perfect place to get your fruit fix! Plenty of options for smoothies and juices, as well as vegan and vegetarian offerings for breakfast!

This Southern brunch spot on H Street has a variety of offerings including drinks, sandwiches, salads, and treats for your sweet tooth!

Order: Staycation or the Bestie Butter Me Up is a virtual kitchen operating within HalfSmoke's Shaw location. They take familiar breakfast staples to the next level, while uplifting wellness and self-care by providing food that both nourishes and uplifts you in the morning.

This family owned coffee shop in Petworth not only offers delicious coffee but also Ethiopian dishes for breakfast and lunch!

This little restaurant opened its doors in 1944 and has been a local staple ever since! Its menu is filled with comfort food and classic dishes that will make you feel right at home.

Located near Barracks Row on 8th Street, Souk is a small tea and coffee shop with decadent pastries and an array of spices for you to choose from.

This charming spot in Arlington has a wide variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, including their own breakfast pastries, salads, and flatbreads.

This cafe not only serves up delicious coffee and breakfast, but also hosts a weekly market for small, local and independent brands and makers, prioritizing African American & POC entrepreneurs in the DMV area.

Vigilante Coffee has quickly made a name for itself in the DMV area! Go to the Hyattsville location to grab a drink, eat breakfast, and study with friends in their modern industrial cafe.

While in Hyattsville, check out Shortcake Bakery for all natural, all homemade baked goods, ranging from crowd favorite cupcakes to savory delicacies like Jamaican beef patties and chicken pot pie.