Filter Coffeehouse Espresso

So far, the best cappuccino in the Foggy Bottom area.

Good coffee and muffins. huge, hidden sitting area. a much better place to work than my ice cold cold, shared office.

We were excited to visit this place to try the French press coffee. We were looking forward to sitting down and enjoying the coffee with a breakfast pastry. When we entered, we were handed a mask before we could approach the counter. Asked if we were going to drink it there and did we want ceramic mugs. We said yes that would be great. We were then told we had to show proof of vaccine before we could use ceramic mugs!! Seriously!! Most ridiculous thing I have ever been asked since the pandemic started. There were only 2 stand up tables in the front. You have to go to the back of the building which puts you in the lobby of a building. Coffee was okay, French press wads served in 2 small paper cups and the girl behind the counter had to put the cream in. I prefer to make my own.

Filter is a bright, modern coffeehouse run and owned by DC locals. The staff are friendly and efficient. The coffee and espresso drinks are first-rate. Lcated right off the lobby of 1919 Pennsylvania Avenue in DC, near the World Bank and George Washington University, they remodeled during COVID for a clean, modern look integrated directly into the building's lobby's interior casual seating and meeting space. Years ago my office was near Filter and I went every day. Post-COVID I'm in a different location but every time I'm in that area I stop by.

This is the anti Starbucks coffee shop. It's also connected to one of the most lovely inviting lobbies that was recently renovated in DC. They only use ceremony coffee, the best roastery in the Mid-Atlantic. They used to only do french press because the best beans in the mid-Atlantic and french press is what people who really like coffee want to drink. They also now do pour overs and espresso drinks.They don't do Wi-Fi and laptops. They encourage conversation. it's not for everybody... But they are my fav coffee shops in DMV.