The Best Breakfast in Washington DC

Start your morning right with these local breakfast spots in Washington DC. From cozy cafes to trendy brunch bars, our Spotters have discovered the best local spots to kickstart your day. Grab a hearty breakfast at Jolt ’n Bolt or savor French pastries at Un je ne sais Quoi. Discover these and many more locals gems for a perfect morning in the city.

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The Coffee Bar

Charm and personality

"The Coffee Bar" is a wonderful coffee spot in Washington DC, in a somewhat quiet area. I love their outside patio to enjoy my coffee with some sun.

Coffee & tea

Aparna

Krishnamoorthy

Apr 6, 2025

Kramerbooks & Afterwords

Bookstore and cafe

"Kramerbooks & Afterwords" Washington DC's Dupont Circle is an old-school bookstore with a café/bar & a restaurant. It's one of my favorites of this style.

Bars

Coffee & tea

Aparna

Krishnamoorthy

Apr 6, 2025

Tryst

Coffeehouse, bar, lounge

"Tryst" bills itself as Washington DC's living room. On a cold morning, I feel lucky to snag a couch by the gas fire, sink in & order a truly fine coffee.

Bars

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Lydia

Strohl

Apr 6, 2025

Un je ne sais Quoi

French pastries

"Un je ne sais Quoi" in Washington DC is my go-to place for a sweet fix with a French twist - it's the most authentic French bakery in the city!

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Katya

Barannik

Feb 23, 2025

O St. Mansion

The wackiest place in D.C.

The "O St. Mansion" is one of the wackiest places I have been to in Washington D.C.! It's truly the embodiment of sensory overload... What a fusion!

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Katya

Barannik

Feb 23, 2025

Jolt 'n Bolt

Morning Jolt! Coffee and juice bar

"Jolt 'n Bolt" in Washington DC has all-day breakfast that's cheffed up on sight and a great menu of smoothies, like the Mood Boost or Morning Detox.

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Lydia

Strohl

Feb 18, 2025

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The Best Breakfast in Washington DC

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Coffee & tea

JR

Kelley

You?

Aparna

Katya

Lydia

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

JR

Kelley

You?

Aparna

Katya

Lydia

The Coffee Bar

Charm and personality

Aparna

Krishnamoorthy

Kramerbooks & Afterwords

Bookstore and cafe

Aparna

Krishnamoorthy

Tryst

Coffeehouse, bar, lounge

Lydia

Strohl

Un je ne sais Quoi

French pastries

Katya

Barannik

O St. Mansion

The wackiest place in D.C.

Katya

Barannik

Jolt 'n Bolt

Morning Jolt! Coffee and juice bar

Lydia

Strohl

Heading to Coffee & tea?

... for just €9.99

Going to Coffee & tea?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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