Local finds · City guide no. 13

Washington, D.C.local finds

Where Washington, D.C. shops for bread, sweets, meat, pantry goods and coffee to take home — 71 spots, each named by a critic or food writer, with the source linked.

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Four Washington, D.C. stops to start with

If you only try four: Goldberg's New York Bagels (Multiple locations), Mount Desert Island Ice Cream, Bagels 'n Grinds (Multiple locations) and Bethesda Bagels (Multiple Locations).

Silver Spring

Goldberg's New York Bagels (Multiple locations)

Per Eater, the move is the bagels and sandwiches.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 9328 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Washington

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

Eater singles out the cookies and sorbet; grab some to take home.

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Where: 3110 Mt Pleasant St NW 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20010

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01 · 20 finds

Bread & bakery

Loaves, pastry and bagels worth the line in the DMV.

College Park

Bagels 'n Grinds (Multiple locations)

Eater singles out the bagels here.

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Where: 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

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Bethesda

Bethesda Bagels (Multiple Locations)

Eater singles out the bagels here.

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Where: 4819 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Washington

Ellē

Eater singles out the bagels, cheese and jam; grab some to take home.

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Where: 3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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Washington

Call Your Mother (Multiple locations)

Eater sends you here for the bacon, pastrami and cheese.

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Where: 3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

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Washington

Yellow Georgetown

Eater singles out the bagels here.

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Where: 1524 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Washington

Pearl's Bagels

Go for the bagels, sourdough and honey — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1017 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Arlington

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

Eater singles out the bagel here.

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Where: 2055 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Alexandria

Bagel Uprising

Eater sends you here for the bagel and jam.

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Where: 2307a Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

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Alexandria

The Chewish Deli (Multiple Locations)

Eater sends you here for the bagel and sandwiches.

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Where: 807 Pendleton St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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North Bethesda

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

Eater singles out the croissants, scones and doughnuts; grab some to take home.

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Where: 11869 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD, 20852

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Washington

Fresh Baguette

Per Eater, the move is the baguettes, sandwiches and ciabatta.

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Where: 1737 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Riverdale Park

Manifest Bread

Per Eater, the sandwiches is the reason to go.

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Where: 6208 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale Park, MD, 20737

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Washington

Rose Ave Bakery

Eater singles out the buns, mochi and caramel; grab some to take home.

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Where: 2633 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20008

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Washington

Sharbat

Eater sends you here for the honey and cake.

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Where: 2473 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Washington

Un je ne sais Quoi...

Eater singles out the cake here.

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Where: 1361 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Washington

Boulangerie Christophe

Eater singles out the baguettes and croissants; grab some to take home.

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Where: 1422 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20007

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Washington

Pluma by Bluebird Bakery

Go for the croissants and cheese — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 391 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Washington

Bread Alley

Go for the jams and honey — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 418 Morse St NE, Washington, DC, 20002

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Washington

Seylou Bakery

Go for the croissants, scones and espresso — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 926 N St NW Suite A, Washington, DC 20001

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Washington

Patisserie Poupon

Go for the cakes, croissants and danishes — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 1645 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20007

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02 · 23 finds

Sweets & ice cream

Doughnuts, cakes, pints and treats to carry home.

Rockville

Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream & Treats

Eater singles out the pie here.

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Where: 14929 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Washington

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Go for the ice cream, cake and sorbet — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 1925 14th St NW Suite B, Washington, DC 20009

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Washington

Happy Ice Cream

Eater singles out the ice cream, pints and olive oil; grab some to take home.

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Where: 1509 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Washington

Dolci Gelati (Multiple locations)

Eater singles out the cakes here.

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Where: 1420 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Washington

The Creamery at Union Market

One of Eater's picks for the best sweets in Washington, D.C..

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Where: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Washington

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Eater singles out the tea and cheesecake; grab some to take home.

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Where: 418 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Arlington

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream

Eater's pick for coffee beans to take home.

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Where: 5849 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

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Washington

Southwest Soda Pop Shop

Go for the pint, ice cream and soft serve — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 1142 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

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Washington

Ice Cream Jubilee (Multiple locations)

Go for the pints, caramel and tea — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 301 Water St SE #105, Washington, DC 20003

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Alexandria

Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Co.

Eater's pick for ice cream to take home.

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Where: 109 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Clifton

Peterson's Ice Cream Depot

Eater sends you here for the ice cream and chocolate.

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Where: 7150 Main St, Clifton, VA 20124

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Fort Washington

Hovermale's Tastes Best

Per Eater, the ice cream is the reason to go.

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Where: 9011 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

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Washington

Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee (Multiple locations)

One of Eater's picks for the best sweets in Washington, D.C..

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Where: 904 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20268

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Silver Spring

Woodmoor Pastry Shop

Per Eater, the doughnuts is the reason to go.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 10127 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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Reston

Founding Farmers Reston Station (Multiple Locations)

Eater's pick for doughnuts to take home.

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Where: 1904 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190

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Washington

Via Umbria

Eater singles out the doughnuts here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1525 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Washington

Alta Strada

Eater counts it among Washington, D.C.'s best sweets.

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Where: 465 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Washington

Piccolina da Centrolina

Eater counts it among Washington, D.C.'s best sweets.

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Where: 963 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Arlington

Duck Donuts (Multiple locations)

Eater sends you here for the cake, doughnuts and bacon.

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Where: 2511 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207

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Arlington

Mac's Donuts

Per Eater, the move is the donuts and doughnuts.

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Where: 1401 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Falls Church

Pizzeria Orso

Eater singles out the doughnuts here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 400 S Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

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Centreville

Texas Donuts (Multiple locations)

Go for the cake, doughnuts and bacon — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 13830 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20120

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Alexandria

Ashbank Farm (Del Ray Farmers' Market)

Per Eater, the doughnuts is the reason to go.

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Where: 2311 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

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03 · 11 finds

Delis, markets & sandwiches

Sandwich counters and delis to pick up from.

Washington

Casolare Ristorante + Bar

Eater's pick for pastrami to take home.

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Where: 2505 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Washington

Harvey's Market

Eater singles out the pastrami and rye; grab some to take home.

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Where: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Washington

Blue Duck Tavern

Eater counts it among Washington, D.C.'s best sandwich shops and delis.

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Where: 1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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Washington

Bub and Pop's

Per Eater, the move is the pastrami, brisket and salami.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1815 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Washington

Neopol Savory Smokery Georgetown

Per Eater, the pastrami is the reason to go.

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Where: 3210 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Fairfax

Chutzpah Real New York Deli

Per Eater, the move is the pastrami, sandwiches and corned beef.

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Where: 12214 Fairfax Towne Ctr, Fairfax, VA 22033

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Falls Church

Celebrity Delly

Per Eater, the move is the pastrami and sandwiches.

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Where: 7263A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042

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Wheaton

Filippo’s Italian Specialties

Per Eater, the sausage is the reason to go.

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Where: 11224 Triangle Ln, Wheaton, MD, 20902

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Bethesda

Vace Italian Delicatessen

Go for the sandwiches, focaccia and prosciutto — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 4705 Miller Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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Takoma Park

Soko Butcher

Per Eater, the move is the steak, sandwiches and pastrami.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 7306 Carrol Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Washington

Stachowski's Market

Eater sends you here for the pastrami and rye.

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Where: 1425 28th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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04 · 15 finds

Coffee, beans & bottles

Roasters and shops to stock up on beans and bottles.

Takoma Park

Takoma Beverage Company

Eater singles out the espresso and wine; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 6917 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Washington

Lost Sock Coffee Shop

Eater sends you here for the beans and empanadas.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 6833 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012

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Washington

Doubles

Go for the espresso, sandwiches and beans — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 3118 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20010

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Washington

Unido

Per Eater, the move is the beans and bacon.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 908 W St NW, Washington, DC, 20001

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Washington

Royal

Per Eater, the lattes is the reason to go.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 501 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Washington

The Coffee Bar

Eater counts it among Washington, D.C.'s best coffee and wine.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1201 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Washington

Dua Coffee DC

Eater singles out the tea and chocolate; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 923 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Washington

Maketto

Eater counts it among Washington, D.C.'s best coffee and wine.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Washington

Ebenezers Coffeehouse

Eater singles out the lattes and honey; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 201 F St NE, Washington, DC, 20002

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Arlington

Simona Cafe

Eater sends you here for the lattes, honey and sandwiches.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 2507 Franklin Rd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Washington

Cameo

Eater sends you here for the lattes, beans and muffins.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Washington

Colada Shop

Go for the empanadas and cuban sandwiches — Eater's top reasons to stop.

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Where: 10 Pearl St SW, Washington, DC, 20024

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Arlington

La Coop Coffee Company

Eater sends you here for the beans and empanadas.

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Where: 4807 1st St N, Arlington, VA, 22203

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Arlington

Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters

Eater singles out the cold brew here.

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Where: 520 12th St S Suite 150, Arlington, VA 22202

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501 E Monroe Ave

Swing's Coffee (Multiple locations)

Eater's pick for cold brew to take home.

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Where: 1626, 501 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

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How this list works

Every find is made in, or was born in, the DMV, and every one links to a named, unpaid recommendation: a chef, a restaurant critic, a food writer or a cookbook author. This is a curated city list, not a ranking. When a local product also earns a spot in our national rankings, the card says so and pulls its cites straight from there. We left out anything we couldn’t source, and anything sold by the outlet that recommended it. How we pick · Disclosure

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