This is a bit out of the way, as most FoBo-ites going White House-ward either go South or North, and for good reason too. Why would you walk straight at the Old Executive Office Building only to then have to walk around the complex? Well, I’ve got a reason for you.
But I don't WANT to go near the OEOB!.
Forgive me if my typing is a bit off today. I went to try some more cappuccino, and I ended up with two in about 10 minutes. Wooo boy. I intended to walk over to Juan Valdez, but passed by Cupa Cupa on my way, and remembered it existed, and deserved a try. Then, on my way back through University Yard, I spied the Uptowner Cafe, a place I’d never been. So, I did what any intrepid coffee hound would do: got my second drink! You’ll find the reviews below!
As Brandon pointed out in the comments, I’ve really been doing this whole experiment for 6 years or so. But oddly enough, Capitol Grounds, located in the same building as TGI Fridays, was a place I had never visited until now. I’m not sure why either, but in the end, I didn’t regret my 6-year drought.
Well, the bar for a good cappuccino in and around FoBo was set pretty high by Illy. The little Euro-looking shop connected to the Renaissance Hotel (not really FoBo, but it’s within half a block of the Aston, so I’ll count it) serves a fine cup of coffee, and they do it with a smile.
Hover your mouse over the time on your computer. You see what pops up? The date? Notice what month it is? August?! How did that happen? Yep, it’s almost time for summer to be over: for school to be back in session.
So for those of you coming to GW (and for those of you who are here already, for work or school), you’ve got a few questions. Questions about needs. For instance: where is the best place to study? Which classes should I take? How can I get that girl on the metro to notice me? (Try a missed connection, maybe K will feature it!)
I can’t really give you a great answer to those questions. But you, curious reader that you are, omitted perhaps the most important question you can ask of any new neighborhood: where’s the best cup of coffee to be had? Well this, the pinnacle of questions, is one with which I can help you. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be trying coffee places around Foggy Bottom and reporting back with my findings.
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