Would you want a new coffee place in AUPark/Tenley/friendship heights area?

[Anonymous]

My mother in law just moved to a condo above the FH metro, overlooking Amazon Fresh. I think there’s a Starbucks still there across the line in Md? I miss the LPQ. Something like that but independent would do very well. This is a slow moving crowd.

[Anonymous]

I'd love it in both areas. Compass in Spring Valley is always packed, which is a sign to me that the area needs more. I do like but don't love Coffee Nature. I'd LOVE something in FH like Black Coffee.

[Anonymous]

Another coffee shop would be great. I’m not a fan of Coffee Nature. I miss LPQ

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Besides Coffee Nature there is a Compass and Starbucks on Mass Ave (Spring Valley, but really just across the street from AU Park). And there is the new Tatte by Wegman’s.

That’s not walking distance from Friendship Heights. I think FH could use a place like any of those

[Anonymous]

I can't believe there's not a replacement for the Tenleytown Starbucks, yet. It wasn't great for hanging out though.

And yes to another Friendship Heights/Village option besides the Starbucks in the Barlow Building, please. I was enjoying the Peet's until it shut down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t open anything in FHghts right now. With all the construction, it’s a cluster.

I can’t think of a commercial block in those areas that gets enough foot traffic but doesn’t already have a coffee shop. I guess Tenley itself since the Sbux closed.

The Confetti ice cream place just closed so the space may be available but it’s a bit out of the way.

BTW, does anyone know what’s up with that old market on Western between FHghts and Westmoreland Circle?

They tried to open up again after the pandemic and I think they didn’t make it.

Thanks for this. I do wonder about that spot. It would make a great stop for a little market and coffee spot though would def need to keep the parking since there would be little foot traffic.

[Anonymous]

Junction is open at Friendship Heights. I ordered a 12 ounce coffee for there and I swear it came in a tiny mug and was not more than 6 ounces. But a nice big place to meet up for coffee.

[Anonymous]

Would you choose a place based on the quality of the coffee?

[Anonymous]

PP here. Please list the most important characteristics for a good coffee place

[Anonymous]

I love the Compass Coffee in Spring Valley! It does get really crowded though. They have good coffee and I like sitting by the fireplace.

[Anonymous]

Would love a coffee shop in Tenley!
Starbucks left during the pandemic. Probably ripe for a new one of some sort.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP here. Please list the most important characteristics for a good coffee place

atmosphere and comfortable seating
convenient hours (coffee nature always seems closed)
location
variety of food options

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: The Confetti ice cream place just closed so the space may be available but it’s a bit out of the way.

That's too bad. Seemed like a great place for students from the 3 nearby schools to get morning and afternoon snacks...

[Anonymous]

I’d want more police presence before stopping by for a coffee.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Something near Tenley, although I’d also go in Van Ness (Breadfurst is always packed and it’s awkward to order and stay there- i’m hoping Shemali’s comes through with drip coffee and pastries but they don’t seem interested). Saku Saku pastries are good but the coffee is awful. Tatte coffee is fine but not great- and pastries have a par baked/previously frozen taste.

If you sold decent coffee and some simple sandwiches you could do quite well. Maybe where the the old toy store was on Wisconsin. Or something in that sad stretch from Masala Art to the nail place? There are enough AU students, offices, apts, people working at home, etc to support it. I’d love a neighborhood spot in a house like TCB, but the NIMBYs would lose their minds.