Cool Coffee
3901 12th St NE, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“Cool Coffee is a Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary in Brookland where serious espresso meets genuine hospitality—the kind of place that feels like a local's living room rather than a typical café. Beyond expertly crafted lattes and matcha drinks, what really sets it apart is the intentional coziness: think minimalist Nordic design, real plants, and a warm community vibe that's made it the neighborhood's go-to gathering spot. Whether you're settling in with your laptop for hours or grabbing a blueberry croissant to ward off a freezing DC day, this is specialty coffee rooted in genuine care.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
A much needed sweet spot. If you’re looking for a cozy café with a chill vibe, I highly recommend this place. My matcha latte was perfection along with a tasty treat, the blueberry croissant. Lounge space upstairs with more seating - couches and coffee tables
Total gem! The fluorescent signage outside doesn’t it all match the interior which brought me back to Norway or Sweden. Simple clean furniture, a few real alive plants, excellent coffee, a warm vibe. Really enjoyed chatting with the owner and some of the other people there that…
What a cool place this is!!! Truly lives up to its name. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon it on a freezing cold day and it’s the perfect way to warm up!! I ordered an oatmilk latte and we split a blueberry croissant… WOW. We ate and drank in the upstairs section which kind of…
Cool Coffee Co. is the COMMUNITY spot for coffee in Brookland! So delighted to have had this place in our neighborhood now for about 2 years, as it was pretty much a coffee desert. The family who owns it are the loveliest people, and they have helped support our school community…
Pretty good coffee shop, I got chai which was pretty good. I order a dirty chai with oat milk for a friend and it was 9$ 😳... So I guess I'll say it pretty expensive. The staff was very nice and my drinks were made quickly. It's a decent indoor space for working. I didn't try…
Crema Reviews
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