Jacob's Coffee House
401 8th St NE, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a Capitol Hill neighborhood gem, Jacob's Coffee House wins hearts with its cozy, intimate charm and a genuinely warm staff led by owner Jas who makes regulars feel like family. Their espresso-focused drinks shine—particularly their celebrated chai latte and creative signature beverages—while the tiny, patio-equipped space practically begs you to linger over handmade pastries and thoughtfully crafted sandwiches. It's the kind of place that transforms a coffee run into a neighborhood ritual, even if you only visit for a few months.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I love this coffee shop!! During my months time visiting DC Jacob’s was in my neighborhood, and I’m so so grateful it was! This shop is so charming with consistently, well-brewed, delicious coffee. They also serve very tasty/satisfying and reasonably priced food. I always…
The place is tiny with fairly average coffee.Not bad but not great. It felt cozy. Service was fast. Not a single Jacob was seen. Did not try the baked foods that all looked handmade.
Great place to start your day! Their sandwiches are tasty and their mocha was amazing. However, their chai latte was the best I’ve ever tried. Visiting from NYC, this place was a breath of fresh air. Thanks so much!
When I moved to Capitol Hill, I was blessed to find I live within a block of Jacobs. This coffee shop is cute, cozy with the nicest owner (Jas) and staff. Its quaint inside and has a larger patio with lots of seating outside. The patio is perfect during the fall and spring. It's…
Cute neighborhood and a nice spot, but the layout inside is way too cramped—so many tables that we had to walk sideways to get through. They do have a pickup area for call-in orders, which is convenient. Our coffee took about five minutes, which was reasonable, but they got our…
Crema Reviews
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