The Newsroom

The Newsroom

1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

★★★★★4.7(41 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in Washington, DC, this charming hybrid bookstore and café is a haven for print lovers and curious minds, stocked with an eclectic mix of current magazines (The New Yorker, Vogue, The Economist) and surprising used books that reward browsing. The owner is genuinely invested in his community, remembered for going above and beyond—whether tracking down a rare British Vogue or helping you discover your next favorite read—making it equally perfect for a slow afternoon with coffee or a quick caffeine boost between errands. It's the kind of place where word nerds and magazine enthusiasts feel completely at home, supported by a warm proprietor who clearly cares about keeping this little cultural gem thriving.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings.

Laptop friendlySlow sitQuick grabTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Valeria R
★★★★★4 months ago

The owner is super helpful, I was looking for a British vogue December issue and he kept me up to date with the shipping details until it arrived. I highly recommend this place, there’s a community vibe !

city dog
★★★★★4 months ago

wonderful place to get all sorts of magazines & newspapers, also a robust selection of surprising & strange used books. the proprietor is very kind, go there to support if you are ever hankering after the news!

Akshat
★★★★★7 months ago

It was incredible visiting The Newsroom in Washington, DC. We had just dined at the Vietnamese restaurant next door, and decided to pop inside The Newsroom to satisfy the word lovers inside us, and we weren’t disappointed. Steven was quite kind, and his curiosity only made our…

Ishena Robinson
★★★★7 months ago

I walked in this store to buy a book I had in mind, and when I walked in I saw a Nora Roberts book that interested me, so I took it up. I went up the stairs to the counter to check out and ask about the book I was looking for. I said hello to the Black man sitting there. He sat…

Reese
★★★★★9 months ago

One of the best hidden gems in all of DC. They offer a wide array of popular magazines such as the New Yorker, Atlantic, Vogue, Rolling Stone, The Economist, ELLE, GQ, and countless more—some even with international iterations. Their prints are very up to date, and I’ve been…

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