Highest-rated Cafes in Washington, D.C., According to Yelp

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Highest-rated cafes in Washington, D.C., according to Yelp

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Washington, D.C. using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Addis Paris

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3103 Mt Pleasant St NW Washington, DC 20010
- Categories: Cafes, Ethiopian
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#29. AHRA Cafe & Sandwich Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1100 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Salad
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#28. Pirouette Cafe & Wine Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4000 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
- Categories: Cafes, Wine Bars
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#27. Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Crystal City Dr Arlington, VA 22202
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#26. Simona Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 2507 Franklin Rd Arlington, VA 22201
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Wine Bars
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#25. Pie Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1339 H St NE Washington, DC 20002
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Music Venues
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#24. Yellow The Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1524 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#23. Mikko

- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1636 R St NW Washington, DC 20009
- Categories: Scandinavian, Cafes
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#22. Petit Monde Bistro & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2653 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#21. Dog Tag Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3206 Grace St NW Washington, DC 20007
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#20. Three Whistles

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2719 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
- Categories: Shared Office Spaces, Cafes, Gelato
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#19. Doubles

- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3118 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20010
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bars
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#18. Hype Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1129 Pennsylvania Ave Se Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Cafes, Ethiopian
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#17. Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (383 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 672 N Glebe Rd Retail 1 Arlington, VA 22203
- Categories: Donuts, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#16. Un Je Ne Sais Quoi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (908 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1361 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
- Categories: Desserts, Cafes, Bakeries
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#15. Sankofa Video Books & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2714 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
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#14. Italian Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 5008 Connecticut Ave NW Ste B Washington, DC 20008
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Cafes
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#13. Galley Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1625 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#12. Commonwealth Joe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (409 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 520 12th St S Ste 150 Arlington, VA 22202
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#11. Crumbs & Whiskers - Kitten & Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Address: 3109 M St NW Washington, DC 20007
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Themed Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#10. as you are.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 500 8th St SE Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Bars, Cafes
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#9. Janti Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1826 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Turkish
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#8. Cortado Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4543 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#7. Idido Coffee and Social House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (234 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1107 S Walter Reed Dr Ste 102 Arlington, VA 22204
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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