Urban Roast
620 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“This DC waterfront gem excels at creating a cozy, Instagram-worthy atmosphere—especially around the holidays—where you'll want to linger over seasonal specialty drinks that actually deliver on flavor. The kitchen shines brightest with standout dishes like perfectly cooked short rib and salmon, though pricing runs a bit high for the overall execution. Come for the warm ambiance and creative seasonal beverages, but arrive with realistic expectations about food value and service consistency during busy times.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast on the menu.
Google Reviews
It was calm. Food was overpriced for how, eh, it tasted. The ambiance was amazing, but cramped. And for it to be my birthday and have no special service it was disappointing I’ve had way better food and service for a way better price!
We had such a great experience at Urban Roast at The Wharf. It was busy when we arrived, so I wasn’t expecting overly attentive service but Kneesh completely exceeded expectations. Good service can be hard to come by when a restaurant is packed, but she stayed calm,…
Urban Roast was a great experience overall. The short rib was incredibly delicious (very tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly). It was easily the best part of the meal. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable, and the service was friendly. I’d definitely come back, especially…
It was an incredible experience from start to finish. I had the salmon perfectly cooked, full of flavor. I also tried one of their seasonal drinks, which was absolutely amazing. The service was exceptional. I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this place to anyone…
Urban Roast just put up their Christmas decor and it is absolutely gorgeous, the whole place feels magical and so cozy. The attention to detail in the decorations alone makes it worth the visit. We started with the mozzarella sticks and the dynamite shrimp and both were so good,…
Crema Reviews
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