Fodor's Expert Review Tryst

Bohemian and unpretentious, yet also a D.C. institution of sorts, this coffeehouse–bar serves fancy sandwiches and exotic coffee creations. Comfy chairs and couches fill the big open space, where you can sit for hours sipping a cup of tea—or a martini—while chatting or clacking away at your laptop. Grab an armchair or a seat at a communal table and enjoy an all-day menu. This place really shines in the warm months, when the front windows swing open, and the temperature matches the temperament.