Urban Roast
916 G St NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“Urban Roast is a DC hotspot where the vibe hits just as hard as the drinks—reviewers rave about the thoughtfully decorated space that shifts with the seasons, creative cocktails that go beyond your standard coffee shop fare, and a genuinely warm staff that knows their craft. Beyond the atmosphere, they're serving up full breakfast and lunch with quality that matches the care they put into their specialty drinks, making it a destination where you'll actually want to linger. This is the kind of place that delivers on all fronts: excellent drinks, great food, and an ambiance so captivating that people keep coming back in awe.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
SUCH A VIBE!!! We loved everything we were served, fantastic food and lovely cocktails. The staff and owner were all super friendly, knowledgeable and down to earth. The ambiance, my God!! You step into another world completely. It looked cool online and it was still a shock to walk in. Pictures dont do it justice. Everything is meticulously curated for the season and makes the experience so elevated, but you can still be casual and are encouraged to have a good time. TK, the owner was on the floor, working alongside his staff and was incredibly approachable and quick to laugh with us. Def coming back the next time Im in town! ❤️
This was by far the best experience I had in a long time. Everything was on point. From the time we went in until the time we left, everything was amazing. The ambiance… I was literally speechless. I give it 10 stars. My daughters love the s’mores. We loved it, a good way to bring in the new year🥰👏🏽
Went to this place for the Christmas bar atmosphere, drinks, and some appetizers. It was decorated to the hilt, lots of lights, trees, and decorations all around. Pretty cool. The drinks were ok. Our party had a couple s'mores espresso martinis, a peppermint espresso martini, and a hot chocolate sampler. All were somewhat unique, but just ok. Definitely not worth the $20 each cost. My wife also got the Campfire Hot Cocoa, which again, was ok. We also had three appetizers: the beef brisket dip, guac and chips, and halloumi. The beef brisket dip is way more queso/cheese and not much brisket. Average at best. The guac and halloumi were both good. Service, again, just ok. Took a bit for our server to initially get to our table. After that, she was fine. Overall, cool decorations for Christmas, but the drinks and food weren't great and not worth the price.
went in a party of 4. we ordered 4 drinks, one order of smores, 2 belgian waffles and 2 lunch/dinner items. the drinks took a while to come out, but were good. by the time the two of us received our waffles, the other 2 still hadn't gotten our meal. our waiter didn't let us know about it until we asked about it nearly 30 minutes after ordering. we ended up cancelling those items, and our bill was still $70. decorations were very cute though :)
Urban Roast has been on my radar forever, and the other day I finally wandered over to peek at the menu… only to realize they were OPEN during the afternoon. The real surprise was what waited inside. From the street, you’d never guess there’s a full-blown holiday wonderland tucked behind those doors. The moment you walk in, it’s pure transformation with festive, themed rooms, twinkling corners, and cozy details everywhere you look. Before I could even take it all in, TK (manager and possibly an owner) welcomed me with the warmest greeting. I had just eaten lunch and wasn’t planning to stay, but the décor pulled me in immediately. TK encouraged me to explore, grab a seat, and enjoy the space; so I ordered a blackberry mojito mocktail, which was refreshing and hit the spot. I didn’t eat this time, but trust me… their menu has multiple dishes I would’ve ordered on the spot. The vibes, the service, the ambiance all felt right. Visiting in the late afternoon turned out to be perfect because it wasn’t crowded, which meant I could wander, admire all the details, and discover endless holiday photo moments (yes, even the bathroom is a whole moment). Urban Roast officially made my “NICE” list for the holidays season; and I already know I’ll be back throughout the season and well after the holidays are over. I have a feeling the vibes stay strong year-round; the festive décor just takes it to the next level. The space is surprisingly large: ✨ a bar ✨ a main dining room ✨ a cozy, intimate section perfect for tables of two ✨ another dining nook ✨ plus outdoor seating with fire pits If you’re looking for a festive escape, holiday photos, or a fun, cozy spot to unwind, Urban Roast delivers.
Crema Reviews
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