Cafe U

Ordered pick up at this cute cafe conveniently located near U-Street metro.The sandwich was good but def on the smaller side. The coffee was also great. Service is 5 stars. Whoever was working today around 11 am- give him a raise because he was incredibly kind and amazing.

My first visit to this hidden coffee shop gem snuggled on U Street. Definitely a local hangout to slow down and simmer in the middle of the city.So grateful for a single welcoming staff member behind the bar making my 20oz mocha, which is a good standard, not too sweet, and not too hot. My preference is for a 115 to 120 degree latte.Quaint by most standards, great music selection for a cold afternoon, and, although packed in a small area, it still felt spacious. I could only imagine how it is like during weekday rushes.If I had more time during this visit, I would like to explore their espresso menu. This is a great weekend stop before or after having a meal at a great restaurant in the U Street area.Yup, I did wish there was a bit more space. Besides getting coffee to go, it would be nice to bring some people here for a good sit down for a good coffee and a good conversation! Despite that, it's a good place for one-on-one conversations/meetups/dates.

Cute little cafe on U street. The best banana bread, chai tea and lox. A must try if in the area

Greg was very nice! Super helpful and funnySimple sandwich shop. Definitely mostly known for their coffee. Cute ambiance. Would recommend as a nice place to grab a quick bite and go sightsee into the city.My cousin enjoyed his Drip coffee and raved about it after.

Good food, and service with a smile. The fresh juices are great. Music playing is always a bop, the outdoor seating is cool when the patrons of the dispensary next door aren't blowing smoke everywhere.

it's a very cute local spot on u st! the inside is small but very cute; there's a very nice little window seat spot but they have more seats outside. the barista was lovely and made a good iced chai latte! the latte was $5 i believe, the banana bread i got was i believe either $3/4 and not bad either, and their breakfast sandwich is $8! so they have great prices and really lovely service, a cute spot overall!

I am embarrassed to say that I've lived around the corner from Cafe U for over a year and just tried it for the first time this weekend and what a hidden gem. I wish I had gone sooner! I ordered the Lox Bagel on an everything bagel and a chai latte. And I was talked into a fresh pastry -- I went with lemon cake -- by the staff, and I'm glad that I went for it because yum! It's such a cute spot and would be the perfect place to catch up with a friend over a cup of coffee and pastry. I will be back very soon!

after placing an order for a sandwich and a Cortado, I found myself interrupted by the sole person handling orders. They inquired if I wanted anything else, and despite being content with my coffee and meal, I was informed that extended stays without additional orders weren't welcomed.The abruptness of this encounter caught me off guard, and it left me feeling rather unwelcome. It's a service standard I've not encountered even in the most modest coffee shops across the globe. While the atmosphere was inviting, this aspect of my visit left a bitter aftertaste.

The coffee cake is always amazing, but it was especially delicious this morning - buttery, not too sweet, and the perfect crumble! Snagged the seat in the window, the best spot in maybe the whole city to linger over a cup of coffee and a book.

Neighborhood coffee shops still exist! The proprietors exude a friendly vibe, the coffee is good, the bagels are good, what more do you need.