City Place Cafe
1101 17th St NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“City Place Cafe is a neighborhood gem that delivers exceptional value without compromising on quality, where fresh-made breakfast burritos and Venezia baguettes keep both rushed commuters and lingering laptop workers coming back. The team greets you warmly the moment you walk in, creating that rare inviting atmosphere where you feel equally welcome grabbing a quick bagel at opening or settling in for an unhurried morning with your laptop. After 23 years of competition in the area, it's earned its loyal following by consistently preparing high-quality lunch specials and breakfast items that justify the lines, especially at reasonable prices that feel increasingly hard to find in DC.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
City Place Cafe was a pleasant surprise for breakfast. The prices were very reasonable, which is getting harder to find these days. My son ordered the breakfast burrito for about $10, and it was huge—easily one of the larger breakfast burritos we’ve seen at that price. More…
I found this on Google Maps after looking for a place near my appointment in the city. It did not disappoint! Loved the Venezia baguette sandwich. Very clean inside with nice bar seating.
I have been working in the same area for over 23 years, visiting every single spot here. I quickly realized that there’s no other place where you can enjoy a high-quality lunch, prepared fresh daily, in a spotless environment as warm as your own kitchen, complemented by…
Wow, I cannot say enough about this cafe. Walked in and was greeted right away. The breakfast burritos was absolutely the best I ever tasted. Warm, inviting atmosphere. I wish I would have found them before my last day in DC. On my next visit, they will most definitely see…
We came here for breakfast one morning craving bagels as soon as it opened at 7:00 am. We were only in town for a work conference for a week and ended up getting our daily bagel 4/6 days! The restaurant wasn’t too busy that early in the morning. It’s a hidden gem right in the…
Crema Reviews
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