The Ministry

I discovered The Ministry in 2023 when I was in DC following a nail appointment. Went in to get a matcha latte and noticed a rather larger than your regular size oatmeal cookie. It was divine. The cookie was soft, not too sweet and so delicious.The owner always present each time I visit. She is personable and engaging. And that permeates to the staff who also get an A+ in exceptional customer service.The ambiance is smart however welcoming with cultural elements that bring a warmth to the place. The menu also includes coffee, tea, various desserts and food items.I would highly recommend this spot when in DC, I know I am addicted to the oatmeal cookies and stop by when in town.

Walked by to grab a coffee before heading to work. I opted for the Americano and it was tasty. Coffee was well-extracted and low acidity with hints of chocolate smell. Will come back for their other menu items. Atmosphere is really nice if you need to be on the laptop for a bit with some nice coffee.

This place is amazing! I ordered the breakfast sandwich and horchata with a shot of espresso. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. The bread was soft and it was so filling. The horchata with a shot of espresso was my absolute favorite thing here and favorite in the city. I'll definitely be back for this. Also, the service was great and it seems like I nice place to relax on a weekend morning.

We loved this cute little place. My husband had the tropical green smoothie and baked oatmeal with blueberry jam. I had hibiscus tea! Coffee was excellent too and it's a really nice atmosphere! Staff super pleasant and helpful! We would have gone back, but they are closed on Sundays.

Cute and great vibes, but not appetizing nor worth my money in my opinion. I've never had such a terrible bacon egg & cheese sandwich. The elixir was truly a waste of money. The internet supposedly has a 2hr limit before blackout but mine didn't cut out. I liked the curio drink selection.I liked the table card signs being countries.Great location, great looking placeGo, enjoy

Cute coffee shop in a very convenient location near the Capital. The cafe was full and busy - it seemed like there were a lot of people from the office nearby/above, which is great! Plenty of coffee options and I was so happy to see they had matcha on the menu. Staff was friendly and love the decor - instead of table numbers, they use countries. When visiting DC from Richmond, we love staying in this area and we will definitely stop by again for a matcha (and maybe a glass of wine) and lunch.

The flavor shots are a bit pricey but otherwise a good coffee shop to stop at on the way to work! Decent bagels toasted to request, and friendly service.

Came here our first morning in DC, and was really pleasantly surprised. The service was a bit slow; I think their barista must have been on a break, but there was a weird 5-10 minute gap where no one was making any drinks, and there was a group of customers just waiting around.When I did get my cortado though, it was really good. Great balance of flavors, with a strong nutty undertone. Really good balance of creaminess between the milk and espresso. Would highly recommend if you want a solid cup of coffee!

Sometimes I wonder why certain people decide to work in the service industry, when they clearly don't understand the concept of customer service. The owner of this establishment seems to be such an individual. She berates the staff (who seem to do their best to offset her negativity), she argues with customers over issues as trivial as ordering a drink with less sweetener by saying it is perfectly balanced. Asking have you ever even tasted it? Reply- yes, and I found it too sweet. Toast with jelly - would it be possible to have half strawberry and half blueberry? Reply- NO. Okay. Thanks. Enjoy your rules and your perfectly sweetened drinks. I prefer a little less judgement with my breakfast.

Very friendly staff, good food, good prices. Peaceful spot - I highly recommend. Additionally, Yelp has a minimum character requirement for its reviews, so this third sentence is completely meaningless and I apologize for creating it.