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Coffee
If you want to immerse into the neighborhood - this is a good spot. Plus you might get to meet the owner, an accomplished muralist, cool dude.
Cafe U
1017 U St NWIf you want to immerse into the neighborhood - this is a good spot. Plus you might get to meet the owner, an accomplished muralist, cool dude.
Cool spot in the neighborhood, outdoor seating and the single-
cup drip coffee is almost psychedelic.
69 locals recommend
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWCool spot in the neighborhood, outdoor seating and the single-
cup drip coffee is almost psychedelic.
The Wydown Coffee Bar
1924 14th St NWOne more gathering spot for coffee sipping locals.
Food scene
Good local starting-off point for forays into U st., also has a bookstore.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGood local starting-off point for forays into U st., also has a bookstore.
Fried chicken sandwich specialists. One block away - great for raining days.
8 locals recommend
Roaming Rooster
1301 U St NWFried chicken sandwich specialists. One block away - great for raining days.
City advice
Getting around
One block from Ust/Cardozo Green and Yellow line Metro Stop
Yellow line services Reagan National Airport
Green and Yellow lines services to Washington Convention Center (only 2 stops away)