Timgad Cafe

Stopped here for an afternoon pick-me-up before seeing the institutions nearby. I came in the hard way by going through the Reagan building. I wish I came in through the street area where you just have to walk downstairs. It was quite complicated.The interior is cozy and there were a handful of people chatting in there. I could see it as a study spot. It felt like a family-run business. It wasn't artisanal and it doesn't seem like a chain either.I got the Timgad latte which I think has dark chocolate? It came out in around 10 minutes. The coffee bar near the pick up area has spices like cinnamon so I sprinkled that in there. The drink was extremely hot so I sat down and opened the lid for a while, waiting for it to cool down before drinking.The drink woke me up a bit, but it was nothing to write home about nor anything special. The flavor was OK. I think I would not particularly recommend this spot, but it gets the job done.

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. 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.

I am absolutely appalled, disgusted, and concerned after attempting to get coffee in this establishment. I truly have never seen anything like this in the food industry. What a shame. I walked in with my girlfriend after a long day of traveling around D.C., hoping to get a refreshment. Let's just say I quickly got over my fatigue after I had to lock in from shock to see what was going on. We walk in, and it was absolutely filthy. Tables right next to the bathroom, a sofa with ripped fabric, floors covered in dirt, and everything in between. My girlfriend stopped by the bathroom, which had a bad smell and a broken faucet. While she was in the bathroom, I was watching something you absolutely don't want to see happen in any restaurant. The two gloveless baristas were handling cash and make drinks simultaneously, without putting on gloves or washing their hands. A big no-no. They were touching every single drink, with their thumbs going into the liquid, not just the cup. I was so disappointed and disgusted, and completely lost my appetite. I told my girlfriend that I was uncomfortable drinking the coffee, and we ended up throwing them away. Waste of money but save yourself the viral infections. Health code violations all around. Go elsewhere.

Fresh vanilla chai tea latte with a stronger (in a good way) flavor than the big chain stores. Service was friendly and they did a good job keeping up with orders even though they was a massive influx that they probably didn't expect on a weekday morning. The location looks comfortable if you're settling in with your drink and a few folks were enjoying their beverages in the store but most were nearby office drones and got it to go. It's a little expensive (welcome to DC) but not horribly overpriced. I wouldn't make a special trip here but I'll come back if I'm in the area.

Stop by on your way into or out from the metro; it's a floor below ground in an outdoor concourse. Indoor and outdoor seating and a restroom! The espresso drinks are great but they default to paper cups unless you ask for a ceramic one.They also have some sandwiches, salads and pastries.

Super friendly smiles as soon as we walked in. Staff greeted us immediately which added to the homey vibe inside. We got the mocha the chocolate croissant and blueberry muffin. My boyfriend got the mocha and he doesn't really like coffee but he enjoyed it a lot. I got a blueberry muffin and I thought it was very good and moist. The chocolate croissant was pretty good it was larger than I expected. However they don't seem to heat it up for you which I would recommend asking them too. I originally didn't think that they had a heater but I realized that they did have a toaster to warm up food but they didn't offer to. Overall a pretty good experience!

I love Timgad Cafe! I have been their weekly customer for the past two years and guarantee that it's one of the best coffee shops in the area. Although their espresso could use some dialing, the coffee shop's ambiance and friendliness of staff members is unparalleled. I normally get their dulce de leche Cafe Timgad, which is a sweet and silky milk coffee. The coffee is normally $6-7. They also carry sandwiches, baked goods, tea, juices, etc. with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. It's a few steps away from the Federal Triangle metro stop and close to many restaurants. Grab a bite nearby and enjoy a delicious coffee right after. This place is a hit for federal workers in the area!

Strolling around DC and need a pick me up cup of coffee - Timgad Cafe will fit the bill. The is located next to the children's museum located on the lower level of above the street. Follow the signs; you won't miss it. I ordered an iced latte and it was perfect. I didn't need to doctor it by adding sugar or anything else to it. It came with caramel and lite ice which was perfect. I definitely got my money's worth. The grounds weren't too strong or lite. The flavor was refreshing (yes, even for coffee). The staff is friendly and welcoming. They have other items on the menu however the fact I just ate, I didn't have the pleasure to try anything else. The latte was a huge win, though. The ambience is nice and cozy; even for a cafe in the city. They have a lot of branded swag that is also appealing. I'll definitely visit again when I'm in the area. Timgad is the name of an ancient Roman city in Algeria.

Best coffee of the trip to DC so if going for coffee this is easily a 5. The ambiance is also fantastic. We were cold and a little excited when we saw they have hot slow-cooked soups and it sure was cold on this day so we got excited. It mentioned those soups several places, but the staff basically said they don't have it and sounded like it is not consistent. There was also some uncomfortable banter between some of the staff. Not sure what it was about. But we still had the hot coffee we needed and like I said before, very good coffee!

Good place for lunch and coffee just off the mall. Had the soup of the day and a baguette which, along with the house mocha made a great lunch with a colleague. They have both inside and outside seating available. I'd suggest coming early or late for lunch. The line was short at 11:30, but had gotten much longer as we moved into core lunch hours. Service was quick and staff were friendly and helpful.