Peregrine Espresso

Came in for a great mocha on this snowy day. Peregrine definitely uses the best quality coffee! I will also add that the limited seating keeps me from giving it a higher rating. The only open spot when I got there at 4:00pm on a Tuesday was basically right in the doorway — which was fine for enjoying a cup of coffee, but not if you’re planning to hunker down and do work in a coffee shop.

Love their cappucinno it is the best ever no starbucks can compete these coffee, their croissants are yummy too plain or almond both are very good

So my coffee shop of choice is Starbucks, but we went to several different coffee shops in DC to taste real coffee. Of course I end up getting the mocha because I need my coffee sweet. I’m not really into the mild, flavorless tasting lattes. Their mocha was probably the best that I had in DC as it was actually flavored. However I’m giving this place 2 stars because of our long wait time. My girlfriend ordered one of their exotic roast coffees from a country I can’t pronounce and they told us it’d take about 5 minutes because they had to brew it. No problem, we sat on a bench directly in front of their espresso machine and waited for her coffee. We waited… and waited… and waited. Eventually about 10 minutes go by and my girlfriend had to ask when her coffee would be ready cause we had a whole day of stuff to do ahead of us. The barista had completely forgotten about her order and was apologetic and quickly brewed the coffee. How disappointing.

Amazing coffee! I had the cappuccino with some steamed milk and it was amazing. It is a bit small inside and you may have to wait for a few minutes but it is totally worth the wait. The staff are so nice and helpful as well!

I like to think I’m a coffee aficionado. I’ve been to hundreds of coffee shops across the country — from the famous one’s like Stumptown, Blue Bottle, Intelligentsia, Heart, Novo, etc — but solely speaking about the coffee itself (espresso to be precise), Peregrine is the best.

Dear Coffee Gods… Thank you for blessing the city with this place of happiness…
So… After a loooooong weekend of partying… We finally got to Sunday Funday… Needless to say I was dragging… and needed a REAL coffee place to pick me up. So of course the Unilocal gods directed my steps into Peregrine Espresso.
These people know coffee… And really take the time and care to make you a great cup! The shop is very cozy and comfortable, and the customer service is great!
Make sure you try the café mocha! Which is amazing!!!

Great coffee and very helpful baristas. The yogurt and granola is a delicious treat. Prices are super reasonable for the high quality.

If ever you wanted to be on the receiving end of a bad attitude delivering you fantastic espresso, visit Peregine on 14^th.
Fueled by amazing coffee beans and self-​righteous hipsters, this coffee house is located just up the block from my office. The plus is the the $ 2.50 gets you a double espresso (and don’t act like you don’t know that as the girl behind the counter will give you a snarky «double is how our espressos come» while making you look like you just asked her to cure world hunger). The coffee is DELICIOUS.
A bad attitude kills it though and I’d rather stand in line with the masses at Starbucks on P St.

I was served the best Espresso Beverage ever in my life! A barista by the name of Tiffany was so sweet and kind to us. It was called, «Taipei Shake». I took a picture to remember everything about it. Taipei Shake is an iced espresso beverage inspired by the Italian caffe‘ shakerato and life in Taipei. It was an Espresso shaken with ice & lychee syrup, finished with a raspberry & lychee wrapped in a Thai basil leaf. I would love to have one delivered to my patio in the next 10 minutes.

Drank the great coffee.
Day was better and then I
Had super powers.
Man, I drink a lot of coffee. And good coffee shops make me so happy! This is one of those places. It’s pretty small, but it is good stuff. I was also happy to see that they sell some of my favorite chocolate: Taza.
America.

In DC for work, and sorely in need of caffeine, so naturally I consulted Unilocal,haha. I ordered a cappuccino, and it was on point. The espresso had a good flavor, not burnt, and the pour was perfect. I love the old world feel of the place, modern industrial maybe? While coffee is absolutely the centerpiece for me, I always appreciate a local shop that has its own character, and Peregrine delivered on all counts. I’ll be back for sure

In an area now flooded with coffee shops, Peregrine sticks out for a few reasons. First, they use counter culture coffee, my favorite coffee. Second, they have a variety of interesting coffee drinks that I have never seen anywhere else. I have yet to try one, but they’re there. Third, their espresso drinks are strong, are made well and taste perfect.
They also have buzz bakery pastries, a few seats and a cool vibe.

Best coffee in DC! The location is awesome and they have huge windows for people watching. The owner is incredibly friendly and there’s no attitude you often get at great places with yummy coffee.

Confession: I need Coffea arabica or canephora to survive, and it is sometimes needed in espresso format. Pure and unadulterated palate pizazz of that sort can be found here, yes, indeed.
Peregrine does this craft-​coffee-​brewing well by having a nice choice of beans with varying bouquets. When you order your coffee, you can request the varying coffee beans they have– Direct trade, organic and single origin included. That is awesome and amazing to have those tags for their beans, and, well, just to have choice, and choice that is so flavorful. The coffee offerings alone make my palate happy. Not all the coffees agree with my taste preferences, but, when they do, they are fabulous.
The baristas are serious about their brewing craft, so, I can see why some folks find the staff here rude. However, I also noticed that a lot of the clientele in this coffee house is kinda snobby, too… so… yeah.
If you are ordering coffee, they have adorable carafes labeled milk, cream and soy milk. Cool.
It always amazes me how many people will simply have only lattes when the real flavor is experienced from the espresso or pour over coffee. Not one for wimpy coffee, bring me the espresso or pour over — but, let’s be real, espresso is for those on the go, and pour over is for a fine time with a fellow coffee drinker. So, because of their amazing selection for varying beans, and the nice location on 14^th St., expect the small number of chairs at about half-​a-​dozen tables to be filled with patrons enjoying their delicious brewed beverages. It feels kind of squished in here, so that’s a reason for the lower rating.
They have soy milk, but, they do not have almond milk or other non-​dairy milk options. That’s why I have to dock them one star.
However, they also have cool drink beverages like the current spring special of an espresso drink shaken and mixed with lychee syrup, ice, and then garnished with lychee, raspberry and basil. Ummm… yes. Thank you — I will be back!

$ 2.50 gets you a cup of coffee + a snarl from behind the counter.
I was just at Peregrine on 14^th St NW. Love their coffee! After I got a cup this afternoon, I searched the service counter for milk. They only had cream, skim, and soy.
I politely asked the barista (the one with short blonde hair) for some milk, whole or 2%. She rolled her eyes, as if I was about to send her off to milk a brown cow. (My dear, it was you who didn’t stock milk on the counter.)
When I was done pouring, and politely placed the unused quantity on her counter, she rudely said, «Next time, place it on your side».
$ 2.50 gets you coffee, a (s)pout of milk and a snarl. Stick with Wydown, Bake House or the Blind Dog Café

Best coffee I’ve had in DC, made better by the fact that they use Trickling Springs Creamery milk in their drinks. The quality is way better than Starbucks etc., but also way more reliable because of the rigorous training their baristas go through. I crave their creamy cappuccino — and it’s not just because of the caffeine. The only reason this is 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish their ok pastries were as good as their coffee.

Great coffee! I learned about Peregrine from an article naming the best coffee shops in America so when I found out I was heading to DC I made a mental note to check out their coffee. My boyfriend and I stopped in on a rainy day and thankfully one of the tables was free so we were able to linger over our coffee and pastries. I had a mocha and it was excellent! Since they use Intelligentsia beans this came as no surprise to me. I just wish they sold their espresso blend.

«That place is heaven on earth!» said my friend as we parted ways and I went in to get hot chocolate #2 on quest for the best hot chocolate in DC.
The place is really cute, the music was fun, and unlike a lot of coffee shops, it wasn’t filled with people on laptops (maybe a little late in the day for that). The barista was really nice and the music was pleasant, and the prices didn’t seem to be outrageous.
The hot chocolate was good (read: not the perfect cup I’m looking for, but good). There was also this really tempting stand of interesting chocolates at the counter. I was really intrigued by the chipotle chocolate — but thought it might be a bit much to have a chocolate bar/​circle with my hot chocolate.

I’ve been to Peregrine Espresso a few times since it came to 14^th Street, and it’s definitely better for a cup to-​go than for staying and drinking. Not a huge selection of coffees here, but it does the trick when you don’t want Starbucks. Just tea and hot chocolate if you don’t drink coffee, so not many options.
The chairs here are pretty uncomfortable. Made the mistake of sitting at one of the hightops for about 45 minutes and chatting, and I could barely walk when I got up. Not many places to sit down at all, so you feel very cramped.
It’s fine for something quick, not recommended for lounging around and having a cup.

This is a cute little coffee shop with great seating you can snag one.
We got the iced earl gray tea with a vanilla shot. This is a good replacement for a chai tea since they didn’t seem to have it.
I added a little soy milk to my tea and it definitely had some fruity/​floral undertones and it was a great summer drink to walk around U St.