Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Dupont Circle

227 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pembroke

4.5

Awesome(1944)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dupont Circle

Booked 77 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(1390)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 9 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(116)

Price: Moderate

• International • Dupont Circle

Booked 5 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/#!/

4. Giovanni's Trattu

4.7

Exceptional(818)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 7 times today

Giovanni's Trattu may be the only restaurant in DC to capture the feel of Venice. Formerly known as Trattu, this cozy little restaurant provides the lighter cuisine of Northern Italy, which is known for its unique flavor. The extensive menu changes every fall, winter and summer. Seating 60 in the main dining room, Giovanni's Trattu is candlelight at night and it entertains guests with friendly style of service, providing classic Italian music. Highlighting the ambiance is a collection of colorful pottery and venetian masks that hangs from the walls. Giovanni's Trattu is ideal for private parties, business lunches and dinners, romantic dates and family celebrations.

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5. Alero - Dupont Circle

4.4

Awesome(11)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Dupont Circle

Booked 2 times 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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6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34459)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 350 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.

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7. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.4

Awesome(1311)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 213 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.

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8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

4.8

Exceptional(430)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Washington

Booked 59 times today

Moon Rabbit is a highly-regarded Vietnamese restaurant situated in the heart of Washington D.C., drawing inspiration from the virtuous rabbit depicted in the Buddhist Jataka tale. Led by acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien, the restaurant embodies an innovative approach to Vietnamese cuisine, showcasing a menu that is both unique and complex. Chef Tien's main objective is to pay tribute to his heritage as a first-generation Asian American, using Moon Rabbit as a platform for expressing his love for Vietnamese culture and food.

9. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19387)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 326 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

10. Gute Leute

4.9

Exceptional(64)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Arlington

Booked 15 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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227 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pembroke

2. La Tomate

3. Fred & Stilla

4. Giovanni's Trattu

5. Alero - Dupont Circle

6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

7. La Grande Boucherie - DC

8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

9. Zaytinya - DC

10. Gute Leute

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