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Timgad Cafe

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

★★★★4.4(405 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away in DC's Federal Triangle, Timgad Cafe is a warmhearted neighborhood spot where expertly pulled espresso drinks—particularly their silky lattes with perfectly textured milk—are served alongside generous pastries in a colorfully vibrant, Caribbean-influenced setting. The staff consistently go out of their way to make guests feel welcome, whether you're a solo coffee enthusiast seeking a smooth morning brew or a group looking for a cozy gathering place with character. This intimate cafe opens early and rewards those who seek it out with genuine hospitality and coffee that's genuinely worth the effort to find.

What to expect

PastriesSpecialty drinksSignature drinksFamily friendlyEspresso focusedLight foodTraditional drinksMeetingsSlow sitEarly hours

Google Reviews

Carey Smithson
★★★★★2 months ago

I stopped this morning with a group of cold, wet, hungry girls on a field trip and everyone here was so nice. The pastries were wonderful, the coffee was hot, and they gifted the girls some chai to warm up. It was such a lucky find and we’ll definitely come back on purpose! Thank you so much for the perfect experience!

Abigail Meyers
★★★★3 months ago

Worst experience I have ever had in the food and drink industry. My girlfriend and I walked in on a cold day, seeking some warm drinks. It was quite small and a little bit unkempt, that should've been my first sign to walk out. I ordered a hot latte with sugar-free caramel and my girlfriend ordered a latte, iced with caramel. I headed to the bathroom while we waited to wash my hands, and this was another red flag. The bathroom was fine in appearance, but when I went to turn on the sink to wash my hands the knob fell straight off. I was completely shocked. I washed my hands and walked out to my girlfriend, who was very very agitated because the baristas were not wearing gloves. In fact, one of them was even touching the cash register and people's cash, and then going to make drinks. Appalling! I was then informed after taking a few sips of my drink that it (along with the drinks of pretty much everyone else in that café) had been touched by one of the hands of one of the gloveless baristas. I have a weakened immune system, which makes me more obsessive with cleanliness, and this was completely disgusting to me. The interior as a whole was very filthy and messy. With that, I immediately threw my drink away and my girlfriend did the same. $13 wasted and we will never be going back.

Jane Cross
★★★★★4 months ago

I had the most amazing latte at Timgad. OMG. I ordered it plain, and I'm glad I did. The flavor was smooth and tasty. And the milk was foamed to absolute perfection! Almost no one can foam almond milk well, but these baristas do. Seriously impressive. Thank you guys so much for a fabulous latte and for your kind and helpful service. I can't wait to come back! (And my blueberry scones was delicious as well - mmmmm.)

Di Anne Padovano
★★★★a year ago

I stopped by to grab a latte here and it was in such a cool area - a little difficult to get to if you’re new though lol Regardless, the staff were cool and the coffee was good. The seating definitely felt a little scrunched and I think the space could be reimagined and redesigned but honestly it looked like a place lots of locals were stopping at. There was a good amount of seating which is very nice but again, I felt very close to the folks sitting next to us so it’s not a great place for privacy. Still, I really enjoyed my time there. I sat and people watched and overall, it’s a nice place to grab a good cup of coffee and a snack.

Jenn Miller
★★★★★3 years ago

Fantastic, creamy lattes! This is such a cute little cafe in the Federal Triangle area. Brightly colored tablecloths and upbeat Caribbean style music adds to the vibe. They even have an acoustic guitar sitting out for customers to play!

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