Bourbon Coffee

Cute little fair trade cafe. Prices are reasonable for the area and they have a wide selections of coffee/espresso drinks, teas, hot chocolate, and smoothies. They also have a small but yummy food menu with breakfast sandwiches, etc, lunch favorites, and a few salads. Employees are friendly and the space is mellow and good for working. WiFi works.

When I got to DC to join my dad for a weekend and see my brother, my dad kept raving about his favorite place for coffee: Bourbon Coffee. Although he usually goes to the other location and it was closed, I was so happy when I saw that this location was open. Mind you that my dad usually only drinks black coffee, he told me how Bourbon Coffee is the only time he splurges on coffee, and I knew since he hardly spends anything in coffee it must be special. - And boy was he right. If you didn't know there are only four locations of Bourbon Coffee with a fifth coming soon according to their website. I stopped in at the Capitol Hill location before I had to catch the Metro to DCA to head back to Chicago. When I got there, it didn't seem like much was going on- but when I entered the shop I noticed how many people were inside. Every seat that was in the establishment was taken with people reading books or doing work on their laptop while enjoying some coffee of course. I ordered the "Honey Cinnamon Latte" and when the barista handed it to me for me to put a lid on it I could smell the cinnamon that was in it and when I tasted it I could get the distinct taste of both the sweetness of the honey not overpowering the spice of Cinnamon that was in the coffee as well. I like to believe I am a coffee critic since I've been drinking coffee for a long time now, but I would categorize this coffee as some of the best I have experienced. The coffee is comparable to Wormhole Coffee back in Chicago which is a great compliment. The location of this coffee shop was well picked out - you're by the capitol which is great if you have a lot of time and can tour around. However, I had to head back to the airport to go home to Chicago and there was a Metro station less than a block away Eastern Market Metro. If you ever are wandering around DC, this is especially a place to pop into for a quick coffee to go or enjoy in shop. I defiantly understood why my dad splurges on coffee at Bourbon Coffee now.

Really cute coffee place with the main entrance, a hallway with tables, and a sunny room at the end of that. The Mexican Hot chocolate is spicy and delicious! And they have wifi.

Good place for coffee. I came in today, a Saturday, and was able to have a nice cappuccino. Luckily there was plenty of seating. Which can be rather difficult to find on a Saturday. The staff is very friendly and made the coffee in a short amount of time. The coffee quality was rather good, but the milk could've been a little warmer. The cappuccino is naturally a little sweet, so there is little need for sugar added. Nice environment and clean facility

I enjoyed my time at Bourbon Coffee. The staff was very friendly. The internet was quick. The coffee was even better.

A coffee spot with a good purpose. The menu boasts high quality coffee from Rwanda as well as a large selection of crafty hot and cold drinks. This particular location is my favorite - the cafe is longer than it is wide, and there is a variety of seating. The back area is a covered patio with tables and sofas, with an additional outdoor seating option. The cafe is quaint and charming, well-fitted for the Capitol Hill/Eastern Market neighborhood. My go-to is their hot lemon drink..

Great coffee and atmosphere. Rwanda is felt in this space. *upadate* not sure what has happened but my last two visits were horrible. The quality of service has taken a turn for the worst and I doubt that I will return. My last visit when I walked to the counter I was not acknowledged at all. The person that took my order and I must add, still without any greetings also made my drink. There was no one waiting on an order except me and she yelled my order out, sat it on the counter and turned her back to me. I have sent many clients from out of town here but I can't anymore. The 5 stars is now a 1.

Coffee and smoothies are fine. My credit cards were stolen out of my wallet while I was sitting at one of the hallway tables. The staff said theft has happened there before but they have not added security cameras in the seating area or made any effort to provide a safer atmosphere. The manager seemed uninterested in helping at all. While self-awareness is important anywhere in the city, a known targeted spot should do what they can to ensure their patrons feel safe and comfortable.

Good coffee/espresso... But Peregrine down the street is better. Good breakfast sandwiches, but pastries are dry and disappointing. Lots of room to post up with your laptop. 11/2017 update: Have noticed customer service get worse. Very rude employees. And Nutella latte is not nearly as good as it used to be. I’ll only be going to Peregrine Espresso from now on.

I don't have any complaints about the coffee or the food items, but the customer service will keep me from coming back. I've given it a couple of chances, but the last three visits have been extremely unpleasant. The first time, the barista barely acknowledged my existence and seemed annoyed that I had the audacity to place an order. The second time, I complimented the staff on the nutella scone which is truly delicious, and they balked at me like I was an alien. The third time, I waited at the counter for a full ten minutes the place was empty before a barista came to take my order. Barely apologized for the delay and said she had to "make sandwiches." Okay. I'm all about letting it slide when a place is understaffed, but the lack of acknowledgment from her was so bizarre. It's a shame because I really like their coffee but if I'm going to pay $5 for a latte at least be kind.