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What are the best coffee shops in Washington, DC?

EditionNov 11, 2026Asked on 5 AI surfacesv5.0

AI Visibility Ranking

Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.

DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 5 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.

RankBrandNamed byScore
1DUA DC Coffee5/590.3
2The Coffee Bar5/561.4
3La Coop Coffee3/537.6
4Dolphin Cafe1/530.0
5Yellow2/527.3
6maman1/526.4
7Sidamo Coffee & Tea3/525.3
8Peregrine Espresso2/524.8
9Baked & Wired1/521.1
10Lost Sock Roasters2/520.6

Sources these answers cited

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washington.org15+ Coffee Shops to Enjoy in Washington, DC2 surfaces
brewatlas.coBest Specialty Coffee Shops in Washington DC (2026)1 surfaces
coffeethecanvas.com15 Best Coffee Shops in Washington DC in 2026 - Coffee the Canvas1 surfaces
dc.eater.comThe Coffee Shops Around D.C., According to Eater Editors | Eater DC1 surfaces
facebook.comsocial · What are some good local coffee shops in Washington, DC? - Facebook1 surfaces
foodishways.comDMV Coffee Shops & Cafes Guide – Foodish Ways1 surfaces
mycoffeeexplorer.com14 Best Coffee Shops in Washington DC, DC (2026)1 surfaces
secretdc.com14 Best Coffee Shops In D.C. That Are A Must-Visit - Secret DC1 surfaces
theinfatuation.comThe 8 Best Coffee Shops In DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation1 surfaces
timeout.com20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC - Time Out1 surfaces
tripadvisor.comreview and listing sites · THE 10 BEST Cafés in Washington DC (Updated 2026) - Tripadvisor1 surfaces
washingtonpost.commedia · The 9 best coffee shops in D.C., according to the woman trying them all - The Washington Post1 surfaces

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