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The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Washington, D.C.

by Laura Ratliff
July 25, 2018

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Big Bear Cafe

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The fairytale cobblestone patio and trellised grape vines make Big Bear Cafe, in Bloomingdale, a respite within the city; and while it's more of a sit-down situation at night, it's a great workspace during the day, equipped with good coffee and a solid menu of sandwiches and light bites. Beans are sourced from Maryland's Ceremony Coffee Roasters, and if you're using the space to work away, you're in luck: There are plenty of huge, simply prepared sandwiches ready to sustain you.