Jacob's Coffee House

401 8th St NE, Washington, DC

★★★★★4.5(496 Google reviews)

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

MeetingsEspresso focusedMatcha & teaSlow sitSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksSignature drinksOutdoor seatingLight food

Google Reviews

Julia Norman
★★★★★a month ago

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 looked forward to my egg sandwich on an English muffin 🫶🏻 Above all, though, it is still the staff that are all so warm and helpful. It’s an extra special treat when you’re happy with your order and the service. The team made me feel valued as a customer and as a fellow human being. I miss you Jacob’s team 🤲🏻 this is one of the best coffee shops in DC, let alone NE.

Jacob Ferris
★★★★★a month ago

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.

Nahily Netam
★★★★★2 months ago

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!

Cherizza L.
★★★★★4 months ago

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 also a dog and dog owner's dream! They had a little tin of treats for the dogs near the door, my dog knows and drags me to Jacob's anytime we passby. I always get their iced caramel macchiato and my favorite food is the bacon egg and cheese on an english muffin. It's perfect everytime! I love the consistency of this place and always bring my out of town friends here. Do yourself a favor and pop by the next time you're on the Hill.

Brent Duvall
★★★★a year ago

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 order wrong—asked for almond milk, and the receipt said whole milk. Not a huge deal, but attention to detail matters. Decent experience, but not sure if we’d rush back. Didn’t try the food so can’t comment on it. Coffee was ok. I’ll give it an extra star based on the patio. If you are in the area it’s worth the stop but wouldn’t venture out of the way for it

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