Compass Coffee

“Solid coffee, friendly staff, delicious pastries, immaculate vibes.”

Seung Yeon Kim★★★★★

Stopped here on Saturday morning before visiting the holiday market across the street from here. It’s right in front of Capital One Arena, and there were a lot of Capitals fans at the cafe. The line was long but we got our order in 15 mins. Gingerbread latte was exactly how I expected it. Creamy, savory, not too sweet. Drinking it in the cold weather finally gave me holiday vibe. Oatmeal Latte was blend and didn’t like it. The cafe has plenty of seats but only two restrooms that require passcode. Overall, great experience and option while visiting chinatown. Will come back here again.

Freedom★

Entered store around 1.55-2:00 PM. 12/20/25 First: Even though I wanted to pay cash, was told had no change. (Told I was first cash customer. So not prepared for that when opening store?) Second: Told employee that one bathroom did not have any TP he said they knew about and said some else I did not catch. Also, I am standing around waiting for my coffee. The barista is very soft spoken. I hear him tell someone that a coffee that has been sitting there (mind you I am standing there obviously waiting for an order he did not ask me what I was waiting for) and it is the latte I ordered. Then he

Rob Spitler★★★★★

Always like the coffee at Compass. Great consistent flavor and drinks made right. The staff has always been friendly, and they keep the store neat and tidy. This location is very conveniently positioned straight across from the entrance to the Capital One Arena. Let’s you get caffeinated right before a Caps game! It’s also a veteran owned (two former Marines) company originating in DC.

Nada Nabil★

Ew. If I could review it a thousand times and give it 0/5, i would, the food was so bad, I am not sure if “disgusting” is fair enough 🤮🤢 the only explanation for this high rating is that people find it affordable compared to everything else.