Reviews of Compass Coffee (Coffee Shop)

Hannah Allison

Compass is a fun little coffee shop with great cold brew! I enjoyed stepping inside to an inviting (and air-conditioned) atmosphere to enjoy some cold brew and conversations. Would definitely return if I’m in the area!

James Lana

Great Cappuccino, actually had the right amount of foam. Better prices than your bigger chains as well for the same volume. Store uses regional milk as well to make drinks. The environment was nice as well, support local. I will for sure return! Keep up the good work.

Eric Martineau

Amazing place. Staff was super friendly and helpful to help me find a hotel nearby and gave me a bunch of directions and pointers. Love you guys!!

Kirk Roberts

Friendly staff, tasty coffee, and solid selection of pastries. The nitro cold brew growlers were nice for easily transporting bulk coffee back to where we were staying.

davidmmiller7

Great coffee and expert roasters to show you the way. Their blends are easy to understand even for a beginner. Highly recommend signing up for a roasting tour on eventbrite!

J K

One of the best cappuccinos I have had. Came here directly from Milk (the bakery) after having an awful cappuccino (it was too hot, not the right amount of foam, and mostly milky with little espresso taste). Read a review about compass coffee and went directly there to try it. I’m from out of town and a love a good cup of coffee and a good cappuccino. This cap hit the spot. Right temp, right taste.

ido keren

Love their coffee blend

Raymond Simmons

Great atmosphere and friendly staff!!

Jeff Kogan

Fantastic local coffee place.

Marline Jenny

The hot coco was good but very sweet, so be aware of that when you buy it! The service is really friendly and fast, the vibe is relaxed and the interior is simple but warm. It was really crowded so I think it might be hard to find seating at certain times. 1

Raza Kamran

It was a a nice modern coffee shop. The coffee is strong, not for those who are not true coffee lovers. At first I was surprised that their large coffee seemed small, then I took a sip and realized a large might have been too bold of a choice. It was busy but the service was quick and friendly. It was a nice place to catch up.

Jacie Shreve

First coffee shop I visited in D.C.! Stopped after finishing my run. It was so delicious, and the workers were so kind and upbeat. Wish I had gotten a larger size cup!

Bhumika Saivamani

Wow! I went to DC this last weekend for cherry blossoms festival,this place had a cherry blossom flavored coffee.They had lot of other varieties of coffee as well.They had a big coffee grinding machine which was pretty cool.Great ambience and pretty good coffee ☕️!

Wenyi Zhou

A fine DC institution! All the cold brews are super good. Their blueberry muffin is out of this world, and you should try the mini bagels. Ah, wish they open a location in NYC.

Katie Tuazon

My go-to coffee spot in DC. Have bought several of their coffee bean tins as well. Currently using their espresso blend — amazing!

Jonathan Parker

Probably my favorite coffee shop in the area. Love the staff and ambiance.

ursula

Maybe I’m used to amazing NYC coffee but this wasn’t great. My latte was strangely sweet, and they didn’t even have an option to get oat milk. Come on, it’s 2019! The baristas were very slow at making drinks. I would say the quality was on par with starbucks. The interior was cool, and the prices were very reasonable.

Scott Bennett

Excellent service. Hot chocolate is really great.

Bea Washington

Nice coffee shop good location from the white house.

Andrew Barbel

Stopped in for a cappuccino before heading out for the day. Beautiful shop with open space to check out the roasters at work. Friendly service and very good pricing for drinks.

Harry Fishbein

Compass is the best coffee in dc by far. This particular location is my local spot. Always very friendly service. Very peaceful vibe inside. Only item for improvement is line logistics. Didn’t take away from the 5 star experience though. Rock on compass.

Andrew Braswell

Great local coffee shop that roasts their own beans. Try their mint nitro cold brew for something a lil different!

Joseph Nobriga

Had a vanilla latte and the ham and cheese croissant when I stopped by. The latte was really good, not too sweet, and the croissant still flaky and not oily. Nice atmosphere in the place, with the sacks of beans and roasting equipment in the back within view from the seating area.

Tyrece Stewart

One of the reasons Hot Chocolate can taste so good is because they know the exact coordinates to impress your tastebuds. While I go here maybe once or twice a week. The experience is always amazing. The staff is more than helpful and friendly. Wish I could give more stars. Oh the lemon pound cake is better than Starbucks and so are the brownies.

Jacob Valleau

A fantastic experience with helpful employees and amazing coffee! I got a red eye with only one shot of espresso, and holy balls it is delicious! Also got a jalapeno bagel ball. The cream cheese was not distributed the best but once I found the cream cheese it became heavenly. Shoutout to everyone working on August 2nd at 12:30! They helped me pick the right coffee and recommended I check out the roasting spot up the street. Best coffee outside the pacific northwest I've had!

Jessica Burdge

My favorite coffee spot in DC!

Stephanie Groves

Yessssah, tasty and strong

George Brightman

Clean & airy layout, with all the roasting equipment serving as the perfect backdrop. The aroma is lovely & subtle, just like the blends on offer: balanced and elegant. Give this spot a try if you find yourself anywhere nearby-- I promise you won't regret it. Ambiance, excellent roasts, expert baristas, all add up to a topnotch coffeehouse experience.

Nate Solloway

We were doing a tour of DC and had pre-arranged with management with to use this place as our halfway rest stop. Thirty minutes after we arrived and we're eating our food and beverages at their tables they kicked us out. No explanation. We have our guesses though.

MJ

Cafe Latte and employees service was 5 Star but gave 4 Star because the temperature of my latte was more warm than hot. Other than that, I will return.

greg mcdowell

Warm place to sit back, had four varieties of drinks and were delicious. Staff was friendly and owner was very polite and showed how they roast the beans. I recommend it to others

jason nuzzo

Great coffee and solid service

Travis Smith

Good local coffee. This location is always busy but the staff is always friendly. Pretty decent coffee as well.

Hoctor Madred

Yum! Very tasty and quick. It's a small place with only a few tables . But the staff are quick and the food is fantastic. Everything we tried was very tasty. Large portions for not much money. Well worth a visit.

Barbara Loftin

Small but clean and awesome coffee shop in Washinton. The atmosphere was relaxing and the surrounding was spotless. I recently tried the maple latte and some of the pastries and I say that was really tasty and delicious. Will be back soon!

Kevin Martin

Strong coffee.

Peter Palmeri

When visiting DC, my girlfriend and I decided to stop at compass coffee. It was so interesting to see the coffee beans being roasted in front of us. When we moved seats to get a better view, the coffee maker Chris asked if we wanted a tour of how coffee is made. This was an awesome experience and Chris was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. If you’re in DC definitely stop here.

Jeremy Jones

Nice variety of coffee with interesting flavors. Staff is friendly and willing to work with you. Tried a cup of Nitro with Vanilla and was pleasantly surprised. If you don't like your coffee on the sweater side, ask to get less flavor added. The Nitro makes the coffee very creamy without any actual cream.

Cynthia Soliman

I did a coffee roasting and cupping workshop here. So awesome! Appreciate this place even more now!

James Miller

Went to a cupping experience in DC on a February weekend and was very impressed! Denisa and Roberto spent more than an hour with our group and we learned SO much about coffee. The prices are competitive and the space is cozy. This is a great coffee shop and seriously good roaster combined. Parking is challenging but we loved our visit. Can't wait to return.

James Coe

The perfect coffeeshop.

Dina Kendle

I love this gem of a coffee house! The charm of the small space coupled with the delicious coffee made a great stop while we were visiting DC.

Daniel Stein

Everyone was so kind and the food was absolutely amazing!

Adam Nothem

One of the best coffee places in town!

Dan Rosenbush

Great coffee. Usually a very busy coffee shop, but there is a lot of seating and a great vibe. I recommend the Nitro coffee

judi rockhill

I am not a coffee aficionado but I like it here. I actually like the coffee here and the shop itself is a nice place to hang out. And the barista taught me about oat milk - which I like! The baked goods are pretty yummy, too.

Marty Emeritz

Very helpful and delicious maple latte made with oat milk. Other food items were terrific!

JJ Ames, Jr

So much better than Starbucks, it isn't even funny.

Johny Mccahill

Good Coffee and good people work here.

Gabriel

Definitely the coolest coffee shop in DC. You can tell by the people, the process, the atmosphere and the taste that this is a quality product. Also, the prices are very reasonable. All good in here, all good. Will be back.

Uzma Altaf

Everything bagel with stuffed and seasoned cream cheese was amazing!! Strong and authentic Columbian coffee.

Xavier Cavanaugh

Great place for coffee, great selection of coffee nice shop and good customer service

Adam Plescia

Fantastic! I’ve been drinking their coffee these last two weeks on a business trip. Their variety of roasts are excellent. The cold brew is the best I’ve had. I wish they were here when I lived in the District.

Heleen Raes

I had a hot chocolate milk here and a lemon pound cake. The hot coco was good but very sweet, so be aware of that when you buy it! The service is really friendly and fast, the vibe is relaxed and the interior is simple but warm. It was really crowded so I think it might be hard to find seating at certain times.

Alyx Dellamonica

Friendly and welcoming, with spectacular coffee. The staff is efficient and knew my name by visit #2. They open at six every day and close at eight—friendly to early birds and late starters alike!

Mark Crawford

Fantastic coffee!

Sabrina Dent

The warm apple cider is delicious and the staff is very friendly.

Robert Lois

very bright inside and there was a doggie dock outside so I saw a few cute pups outside

Dennis Badashov

Great coffee amazing atmosphere. Good place too go. If noise bothers you it's not a good place to work. It doesn't bother me so I love it!!! The Nitro cold brew is great, the espresso is great. The coffee is not very acidic and the roasts seem perfect!

Molly Macke

Tasty and they got my drink out very quickly despite it being busy! My one complaint is that it wasn’t stirred all that well, so a bunch of the caramel flavoring in my latte was down at the bottom. That being said, all but the last two sips were still very good and I’d visit again!

Steve Levin

The entire place is convenient to do some studying, read a book or what you have to do with your free time. The staff is always on lookout whenever their customers might need their assistance. So far this is the most suitable place for me to grab some coffee.

Jonathan Meadows

The coffee is good, and the case of store-baught pastries is fine, but what you're really here for is a good work space to settle in with your laptop. Be warned: this is an active roastery, so the space is very loud with roaring machinery, at least during my visit.

Dan Halpert

Simply the best coffee roaster in DC. I buy their Cardinal Blend as my everyday coffee, which is so smooth and supercharges my workday. I've been enjoying trying their single-source beans from around the globe. Never had a bad cup of coffee from this place and the service is always excellent.

Deborah Harris

Love love this coffee and the people!

Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa

The service is the best!

Joshua Tate

Great coffee and an awesome place to sit and work for a while.

Alexandre Talbot

Good cold brew!

Jerold Paulson

Pricey but good, with nice atmosphere

Autumn Rock

While visiting from out of state we stumbled upon this awesome coffee shop. Not only was the coffee great, but while enjoying our coffee and quick breakfast we were able to observe their roasting process. We even started chatting with the roaster and he invited us back into his work space to show us the whole process and answer questions. He was very knowledgeable and so passionate. Not only did we get a great cup of coffee, but an amazing experience!

Greg Moran

Lovely coffee place and neighborhood hangout

Rahul Iyer

Amazing Coffee. Almond Butter Latte is highly recommended

Solianna Meaza

My rating isn't so much for the coffee but for the rude staff at this location. I ordered an extra hot no foam latte (my normal coffee order) from the cashier. It was written on the cup and passed the barista. After the drink was made and given to me, I took a taste and it was just like warm. I politely handed it back to barista and ask for it to be extra hot as requested. I had headphones in but could still hear the barista speaking with his colleague. I overhear him telling her "how do you order an extra hot latte with no foam." I didn't feel like arguing this man so I just waited for my coffee and was ready to go. He hands back the cup and asks how it was and I simply respond, "mhm, thanks," and turn to leave. His colleague asks what did I say and he replied with a very sarcastic "thanks." At this point, I can't help myself so I turned around and basically said that I had requested an extra hot coffee and simply asked for you all to correct my order -- I didn't know it was such an issue. Also, super unprofessional for you to talk about me while I am standing in front of you. His colleague let me know that it was simply a miscommunication between the barista and the person that took the order. I pointed to the cup where extra hot was clearly written. There was no apology from these people and I simply turned and left. I make this order daily and no other coffee shop has had such an issue with it. Also, super disappointed at such poor customer service. Do better.

Goutham Kodakandla

Cannot tell you how much I have fallen in love with Compass coffee. I drink their coffee everyday. I have their coffee with me. And spend weekends at the roastery. Great place to work, relax, coffee. And the baristas are so friendly

Joshua Ma

The people are genuine and nice, but the coffee is nothing special.

K N

Very poor service from this one short girl that works there. They used to have good customer service the other employees are nice but this one girl she doesn’t even have a name tag on had an attitude everytime I go there. Zero star customer service. I am a regular there that keeps giving them my business almost on the daily.

Erin Reeve

Cute coffee spot with local coffee! Get the large soy latte if you're a vegan. It was amazing! They also do cold brew.