Compass Coffee

Entered store around 1.55-2:00 PM. 12/20/25 First: Even though I wanted to pay cash, was told had no change. (Told I was first cash customer. So not prepared for that when opening store?) Second: Told employee that one bathroom did not have any TP he said they knew about and said some else I did not catch. Also, I am standing around waiting for my coffee. The barista is very soft spoken. I hear him tell someone that a coffee that has been sitting there (mind you I am standing there obviously waiting for an order he did not ask me what I was waiting for) and it is the latte I ordered. Then he tells me someone had pick up my cup but that they didn’t do anything to it. Great? So I reluctantly took it. Also a bit on the grungy in some areas. (See pics.) So yup I will be avoiding this location in the future.

Stopped here on Saturday morning before visiting the holiday market across the street from here. It’s right in front of Capital One Arena, and there were a lot of Capitals fans at the cafe. The line was long but we got our order in 15 mins. Gingerbread latte was exactly how I expected it. Creamy, savory, not too sweet. Drinking it in the cold weather finally gave me holiday vibe. Oatmeal Latte was blend and didn’t like it. The cafe has plenty of seats but only two restrooms that require passcode. Overall, great experience and option while visiting chinatown. Will come back here again.

Always like the coffee at Compass. Great consistent flavor and drinks made right. The staff has always been friendly, and they keep the store neat and tidy. This location is very conveniently positioned straight across from the entrance to the Capital One Arena. Let’s you get caffeinated right before a Caps game! It’s also a veteran owned (two former Marines) company originating in DC.

My son chose this place and it’s pretty good and friendly. I realized it’s a chain local to DC , Virginia and Maryland. My son got mandarin cardamon drink and it’s very flavorful yet not very sweet. I got plain old coffee. Good vibe. Not super busy.

This coffee shop is an excellent spot to relish the perfect cup of coffee. Their coffee is always delicious and robust, and I like that taste. Unlike other coffee chains, I like Compass Coffee for its no-tipping policy and for not charging extra for alternative milk options. It's ideally located in front of Capital One Arena, where you can grab a tasty coffee before the game.