MollyAP

Hello everybody!!! Just so everyone's aware, the gelato is coming, but I have to work and won't make it until 330... save some room!!

see you all tomorrow!

I will be bring some awesome Gelato and Sorbet from Dolcezza... and requests... how much should I bring???

Hey Everybody!!! Coffee gurus and gelato lovers alike - Dolcezza is looking for a few good... people for help at all of our locations. Come by the Georgetown, Bethesda, or Dupont locations to fill out an application and check us out!!!

Georgetown

1560 Wisconsin Ave NW (right on the cross of Wisconsin and Q)

Bethesda

7111 Bethesda Lane (right behind Blue Mercury and across from LuLu Lemon)

Bethesda, MD

Dupont

1704 Connecticut Ave NW (right on the corners of Connecticut and R)

Vidalia, Poste, West End Bistro, Pizza Paradiso, La Madaleine, Vermillion, Tallulah, Firefly. That's all I have right now.

Hello All. I am an employee at Dolcezza in their new location. For this location, Robb and Violeta (the owners and founder of the company), decided on a new concept. Not only are we serving daily made gelatos and sorbets that have been our staple, but we are now working with some kick ass local baristas to do outrageous espresso drinks and single serving, pour -over coffees. So far we've had a great reception, but always welcoming new customers with new opinions.

So please, everyone, come by our new shop anytime, we keep ridiculous hours (7am to 11pm Mon-Thurs, 7am to Midnight Friday, 8am to Midnight Saturday, and 8am to 10pm on Sunday) and send me some feedback here!!! Thanks a bunch guys...

1704 Connecticut Ave, NW

Washington, DC

202 299 9116

Oddly, I think coffehouses are lacking in DC which is surprising based on the population, and amount of freelancers. In DC I like:

Mid Town Cafe: Since management and ownership changed shortly after opening, the atmosphere rocks. The coffee is as good as Counter Culture can be. They have a really nice variety of pastries and other snacks. My favorite indie shop in DC.

Peregrine: Just don't dig it. They too serve Counter Culture but the music has been uncomfortably loud everytime I've been, regardless of time of day or day of the week. They also have a nice selection of pastries and snacks.

Big Bear Cafe: Stopped going due to low quality of coffee, uncomfortable seating and poor lighting.

Politics and Prose: Love this place in theory and from time to time. Coffee is superb, have real food options and many of their pastries are good. It's in a basement and it feels that way after a while. Also could use a really, really, thorough cleaning as it is grungy.

The Indie Shop that Roasts its own beans in Petworth (I think): Nice cup of coffee but wasn't that great and not worth the hassle to go back.

Tryst, Open City and the Diner: I really do not like their coffee. Other people I know love these places and use them as second offices. Me, not so much because I don't like their coffee.

Here are my, unsolicited, thoughts:

This city needs more independent coffee shops that are not beholden to Counter Culture.

Places like:

Octane Coffee (minus the Counter Culture)

Dancing Goats

Jo's Coffee

Cafe Grumpy

Think Coffee

Gimme Coffee

would be great...

This is exactly the comprehensive list I was looking for. Thanks for the insight.

Any others in the Northern VA area?

If you're looking for restaurants around Cascades/Sterling, you a few options. BistroBistro is pricey but really good. Hooked is in the same area and has really awesome seafood and what not. Let's see. If you're willing to travel down route 7 to Leesburg, Firework's Pizza is awesome. Hope this helps. NOTE: none of these are chains. They are privately owned and operated.

I'm looking to make a change in my career and want some locals advice on the best places for amazing espressos and coffees. A restaurant atmosphere is nice but not a must. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks!

Hello, this is my first post to the web site, so it might seem a little awkward.

I am a line cook and have worked at various restaurants in the DC/VA area. I have experience in charcuterie, baking and pastry, and the hot line (no master/expert by any means though).

I attended the Culinary Institute of America and continue to love learning all there is to know about cooking.

Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays you can catch me at Farmers' Markets in DC, where I volunteer to learn more about our local agriculture and food businesses. It's really fun and a great way to be involved.

Can't wait to see all the website has to offer.