Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe
Topping the list is a location of the Washington-based chain Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe. Located at 1781 Florida Ave. NW, Suite G in Adams Morgan, the cafe, which offers ice cream, frozen yogurt, coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated low-priced cafe in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 336 reviews on Yelp.
Yelp can more information on Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe.
"Our adventure with making delicious ice pops began the day we couldn't find a fresh fruit ice pop in Washington, DC," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We make all-natural frozen ice pops from the best fruits, vegetables, herbs and dairy we can find. We started Pleasant Pops in March of 2009 because we grew up in New York and North Carolina and absolutely adore 'Paletas,' a style of fresh fruit frozen ice pops from Mexico."
2. Calabash Tea & Tonic
Next up is Shaw's Calabash Tea & Tonic, situated at 1847 Seventh St. NW. With five stars out of 477 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and vegetarian spot, serving coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Yelper Martha W. wrote, "A friend brought me here, telling me: 'This is a special place.' And it is. The baristas add inspirational messages to your drinks, for starters. And the teas and baked goods are excellent. I will be back for more. The vibe is bohemian and fun."
Yelper Marenna M. noted, "I absolutely love this little gem in Shaw. Every tea I have tried here is bomb. My favorites are the staple Love Potion (chai latte), the Matcha Maca Latte, Jasmine Rose Tea (Jasmine green tea and Turkish rose) and Triple Goddess tea (ginger, galangal, turmeric, red bush). I recommend them all!"
3. Un Je Ne Sais Quoi
Dupont Circle's Un Je Ne Sais Quoi, located at 1361 Connecticut Ave. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable cafe and bakery, which offers desserts and more, 4.5 stars out of 661 reviews.
Yelp can tell you more about Un Je Ne Sais Quoi.
"Owned by two French ex-pats, we are a family business," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
Concerning signature items, "We are a French pastry shop providing a high-quality dessert from the north of France made of meringue, whipped cream and ganache: the Merveilleux," the business states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Five flavors: dark chocolate, white chocolate, speculoos, coffee, violet. In the morning, you can choose various breakfast pastries: croissant, pain au chocolat, apple turnover, brioches."
4. Colony Club
Colony Club, a cafe and bar that offers coffee, tea and more in Columbia Heights, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 168 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3118 Georgia Ave. NW to see for yourself.
Yelper Lydia A., who reviewed Colony Club on March 4, noted, "One of my favorite new coffee shops. Came here on a Monday and got a chai tea latte with oat milk. It was delicious and not too sweet. The downstairs has a nice seating area with a good amount of outlets."
Yelper Iris S. wrote, "Colony Club is such a great local coffee shop to get some work done, relax with a great cup of coffee or catch up with friends."
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