Licht Cafe

I love this little cafe! The staff is phenomenal! The drinks are made to puuuurfection by a gorgeous bartender. It's decor & environment are very welcoming & cozy! So bring your date or catch up with some friends here! And if you haven't figured it out already, it is LGBTQ+ friendly duuuhhh. This lounge is #BarbieApproved #BarbieInTheCity

My friend and I stopped in at Licht Cafe for a drink before a movie when we were in DC for a day a month or so ago (I forgot to review it earlier)! Licht Cafe is an LGBTQ+ cafe and bar (there's some great art and decor), and we had a great time. When we walked in, we were the only people at the bar (it was earlier in the day - even for day drinking). The service was excellent. Our bartender was so friendly and very helpful. Licht Cafe offers classic cocktails, crafted cocktails, coffee, and a few snacks (like nuts, chips, and a cheese board). We both enjoyed our cocktails, but the overall experience was really great. l'd happily return.

Stopped in here on free comic book day( they are above the comic book store in U st) and not only did they have themed drinks in honor of comic book day but also Star Wars! ( it was may 4.... If you don't get the reference I can't help you) I believe this is a new venture but loved the vibes and was so lively. Bartenders were great and making drinks fast for the amount in there. Would def come back to hang out and has sexy speakeasy vibes above ground and for a fluid/LGBTQ crowd

Not enough mocktails :/ It was a cute place with good vibes, but the bartenders were not friendly and only offered Tropicana cranberry juice. I would go back and get a club soda

Honestly, the vibe was café meets bookstore meets upscale bar. The drinks were amazing; our last two rounds we just told the (almost problematically attractive) bartender, Marco, to bring us whatever... and they were the best two drinks.Lovely place to spend an afternoon getting a little boozy and waiting for the rain to stop.

A very cute spot with good vibes, cute decor, and great service. Definitely worth stopping by for a drink or a bite during happy hour.

Intimate, well-lit, very strong drinks, super nice bartender. Worth the visit if you're in the DC area, especially for the kind of queer person who isn't comfortable with your standard bar scene.

Really wonderful atmosphere, Ulsa was a wonderful bartender, and Edgar cheated at Jenga all night. Visiting from NYC and was recommended to come here by a friend, definitely worth a trip and will come back next time I'm in the city.

What a great find. Chill and low key. Great place to relax and get to chat during a date without the typical distractions. Drinks on point.

Licht is one of my favorite spots in town. The service is always great and the people are lovely. The space feels cozy, like you're in a friend's living room. The gin martini "Life is a Mystery" is to die for!