For Five Coffee Roasters
2000 L St NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“For Five Coffee Roasters is a beautifully designed neighborhood spot where serious coffee meets serious food, with a kitchen that turns out standout dishes like birria sandwiches and seasonal bowls that rival the espresso itself. Their carefully crafted syrups elevate everything from iced chai lattes to vanilla lattes, and the space feels equally welcoming whether you're catching up with friends over a slow pour over or settling in for a full breakfast. Fair warning: service can be inconsistent and food prep takes time, but when everything clicks, this is the kind of place that keeps DC coffee lovers coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My favorite coffee spot in DC! The food is delicious and a highlight, especially the birria sandwich & the summer bowl. The coffee is also super tasty and the syrups they use are some of my favorite. I really like the atmosphere; it’s a great study spot or just to chill. My favorite part, however, is the staff! They’re all so sweet and get orders out quickly, even with long lines. They definitely make the experience better and always make sure to make the customers feel welcome. Definitely recommend!
Horrible staff. All the female staff at checkout need to be replaced. They are not doing their jobs at all and always have an attitude when taking orders. It seems like they come there just to stand around and gossip with one another all day long. The owners need to restructure their staff if they want to stay in business in this bad economy.
What a pretty restaurant. Came for a quick bite and I LOVED the iced chai latte I got. It wasn’t too sweet and had a great flavor. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich which was just pretty good-too salty for my taste. Prices were expensive, but the service was great. Clean restrooms and a good amount of seating.
Coffee tasted more warm than hot. My girlfriend's egg white sandwich took about 20min to prepare, which is longer than I'd expect from a cafe (place wasn't busy on a Wednesday morning).
My son is studying at GW, and since we were staying close to For Five Coffee, I couldn’t resist coming back. The first time I visited, I had a chocolate scone and a vanilla latte — and I was absolutely enchanted. The scone was so soft, fresh, and delicious that it stayed in my memory ever since. On top of that, the young lady at the register was so kind and welcoming. This time, we came as a family for breakfast before heading back to Delaware, and it was simply wonderful. We ordered the steak and eggs, and it was sublime — the steak was juicy, flavorful, and cooked to absolute perfection. What made it even more special was the chef, who came out with the brightest smile and kindly shared all the different options with us. It truly made our morning! The chocolate pancakes were also out of this world — fluffy, rich, and a real treat. Thank you, For Five team, for such a memorable experience. I will always be excited to return whenever we are in DC. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Crema Reviews
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