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
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 were also appreciated being able to put my headphones on and get a bunch of work done. Highly recommend and I will be back!
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 made me feel like I was in a spa lol it was so great and relaxing :) Will definitely be back!
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 as well with a percent morning. The coffee is delicious and dare I say underpriced for D.C.? Really great value for amazing brew. The area upstairs is where I frequently work for my WFH day, as it is cozy and quiet. They also always have a treat for my dog when I bring her in.
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 any of the pastries but they all looked good.
Crema Reviews
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