
♥Baked & Wired Give me cupcakes or give me death! Darlings, I know it sounds ever so slightly dramatic, but it’s the absolute truth. How one can even fathom getting through the day without a cutecake in tow is simply out of my realm of imagination; and if you’re looking for the best, look no further than Baked & Wired.

♥Tryst Coffee House Bar & Lounge There are very few cafes spotting the planet nowadays that have that jazzy, smoky, beatnik bar ambiance that F. Scott Fitzgerald glamorized so many years ago, literally causing me to scour the earth in search of such a place; and I have found it in Tryst Coffee House Bar & Lounge.
As if the name weren’t enough to lure you in, there are two things that will cause you to arrive and never want to leave: the bohemian aesthetic which makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into another era – one in which someone like Bob Dylan will walk in, pull up a stool, pick up a guitar, and begin strumming along mournfully; and the animal crackers. Yes, animal crackers. For each warm drink you order, animal crackers are an adorable accompaniment – and so perfect for dunking! Kitschy retro snacks aside, however, Tryst is a place with personality galore. Stop in with friends for a quirky afternoon full of cappuccinos sipped while sprawled out in overstuffed couches and chairs; or swing by at night for an evening of veggie burgers, beer, and bluesy jazz enjoyed at the bar. Between the brick walls, tin ceiling, and saggy seating you’ll feel inspired to write the next great American novel – or at least read one. 2459 18th Street NW (between N Belmont Road and N Columbia Road), Washington, DC 20009.

Located above the hot pink painted Miss Pixie’s Furnishings and Whatnot – a virtual smorgasbord of a shop full of whimsical knickknacks that are cheerful, charming, and unique – and just a short walk from the U Street Farmer’s Market, Mid City Caffe is the preemptive location to take a load off at one of the sidewalk tables after a day of shopping; or simply shoot the breeze with a cute boy over lattes made to perfection and topped with ambrosial designs carved right into the foam. Though perhaps the most charming thing about Mid City Caffe is the cramped yet cozy spirit, so ideal for toiling the day away over a laptop in the company of delectable drinks and desserts. Think of me as you devour a sticky cinnamon bun! 1626 14th Street NW, Second Floor (between N Corcoran Street and N R Street), Washington, DC 20009.
Which of these DC cafes would you like to cruise?
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All of these DC coffee shops sounds interesting especially when you describe them with such beautiful words. I want to visit the Tryst Cafe because of the bohemian atmosphere.
Have a great week Erika! Hugs!
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those drinks look absolutly delicious, i could go for some hot chocolate haha
ooh, sounds wonderful!
I'm not a coffee gal, but whenever I see tasty hearts in cappuccinos, I wish I was one.
you have to go to the capital, do the tourist things, see the sites - it's actually quite fun!
Baked & Wired sounds like it was made just for me!
Mid City Caffe, because I want to check out that shop below it!
oh love your pretty cafe posts! mid city caffe looks a great place to visit! xo
tryst! one of the things i miss most about dc!
Mid City Caffe sounds like such an adorable place. I would love to go there one day.
WOW those cafes look sooo yummy!
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which place would i like to visit? that's easy--mid city caffe. i say that for one reason and one reason only--cream cheese frosting. golly, i love that stuff on ANYTHING!
These sound perfect for me!
I am prejudiced though, and anywhere that sells decent cupcakes gets my vote. Unfortunately, cupcakes are not so big in Spain. I see an opportunity for a landslide success here, maybe I'll set up my own little cupcake factory! I'd roll in the big bucks for sure, once I get people here to try them! :3
I would say Midtown...I am a sucker for hidden gems and cream cheese :)
how i wish i was sitting in a coffee house right now...and not in my office. *sigh*
Baked & Wired sounds great! Love cupcakes! xoxo
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all sound so lovely! I need to get to DC more xo
I must go to Baked and Wired, as I want to see if I can make them play Freebird on loop and if they'll let me ride the pink bike.
I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!
These posts always make me want a delicious coffee drink right away! lol I am enjoying this new coffee creamer right now actually, the flavor is Vanilla Caramel Brownie and it is amazing! My husband and I are practically obsessed with trying new flavors of coffee creamer! Around the holiday season International Delight and CoffeeMate both come out with amazing choices!
We only have 3 coffee places here in town and they are all run by the same place. They have a few good choices. I enjoy their chais! But that adds up fast, money wise!
Anyway, I rambled! lol I hope you have a wonderful day!
I live in DC and you have chosen all of my favorite cafes. And they all happen to serve Counter Culture Coffee, which is the absolute best. I <3 this post :)
I didn't think it was my thing, but I LOVED DC!!! We should go...hahahahaa
But seriously. And now I need to run to starbucks.
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These all sound fabulous, especially Tryst (but maybe that's because I just went to Tryst nightclub in Vegas!)!
Fantastic post, darling!
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Oh make me want to go to DC again :)
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the coffee pics look so delicious:)
those capuccinos look absolutely incredible, i might just have to book my plane ticket to D.C!!
another amazing post Erika, you should publish a book about the world best coffee houses - i would SO buy it!
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Oh oh oh! I love your cafe posts. The images are fabulous, I especially love the first one. If I ever visit DC, the first thing I'll do is go grab a hot chocolate from one of these magical places!
I love this series! I don't think I've ever been to a cafe in DC - I was last there so long ago. And now, with the stylish Obamas in office, I'm longing to go back to DC!
Love the coffee photos, too.
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Great reviews. Tryst sounds fabulous!
Another fun post. Is this guide going international? :D
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I want to go to DC and have a coffee there!!! Thank you for this guide, is so funny and helpful!
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Believe it or not, despite the fact that I live only a couple hours outside of DC, I don't travel there often. I think that is mostly due to the fact that any time I was headed to DC my mom would say, "Oh, be careful! That is a bad part of DC." However, my mom said that about every single area of DC... :/ Lol.
It has been quite some time since I have been there. But the next time I am there, I am definitely going to stop by one of these places. Baked & Wired sounds absolutely adorable with the pink-trimmed windows. And that pink bike is just too cute!
ahhh anywhere with cupcakes is the place for me.
I love D.C. It's so beautiful and rich with history!
I want to go visit DC one day. :) I'd like to eat cupcakes while sitting in the midst of cherry blossoms. So quaint.
wow, i love that read mug a lot. Even if I don't drink coffee, I collect different style of mugs. ;)
Awesome.. thanks for the tips! Will head to some of these on my next visit.
Mid City Cafe sounds amazing from what I've heard!
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I've always wanted to visit as well and knew I'd have to go when I could see the Cherry Blossoms!
Hmmm...I'd have to hit somewhere that made amazing hot cocoa since I don't drink coffee or caps ;)
Oh all of these sound amazing, I just might have to go, because I live so close!
I love this feature :)
I would like to cruise all of the above as it's my FAVORITE city. I miss living there so! Thanks for the fabulous tips!
Oh yummm...these all look so heavenly. :) I wish I lived in DC...sigh.
Too bad I don't live in DC!
Great places to visit. I guess if I ever got the chance to visit one of them,I sip on a drink and just chill all day:)
thanks for your ever sweet comments,you've made my day!
Unlike you I never had a desire to visit DC, but this might change my mind! Lovely descriptions and I adore the Latte Art in the last picture!
Miss Pixie's sounds cute, but really they all do! I went to college by DC so I know what you mean- it is a charming place! My parents have also gone down for a weekend getaway there- going to the museums and seeing the monuments are always enjoyable! xo, Mel
Hi Erika. I just wanted to say thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it, and I do feel really proud about my accomplishments.
Lovely post! I really like the picture with the coffee cups. I'm a big coffee lover/drinker. And I like cupcakes too :)
Beautiful pictures, especially the fist one. A tea cup and pearls? How amazing is that! This post makes me want to go for a coffee run right now. Gorgeous post!!
Oh definitely Baked & wired for me! Cupcakes are my favourite!!
But all of your picks sound realy great to me! NOw all I gotta do is get a plane ticket to Washington DC:)
I'd love to check out any of them. You've definitely got me wanting to go on a road trip. I hope your week has started off well. Cheers!
Baked and Wired has the best cupcakes in gtown I think so of these options it wins handsdown :) I probably frequent Mid City the most though... it's just down the street! Love Cafe is my absolute fave though - the most delicious buttercream frosting on their cupcakes!
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