Where to Get Coffee Near NoMa
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NoMa and Union Market have become two of Northeast DC’s strongest areas for coffee, with options ranging from specialty espresso counters to bakeries pairing coffee with standout pastries.
Whether you need a quick cup before work, a place to catch up with a friend, or coffee to fuel a morning around Union Market, these cafés are worth knowing.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
La Colombe has a NoMa location at the historic Uline building on M Street NE. The café serves the brand’s familiar lineup of espresso drinks, drip coffee, cold brew, and Draft Lattes, along with tea and seasonal drinks.
Its location makes it particularly convenient for commuters and anyone spending time around the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro area.
Location: 201 M Street NE
Best for: Morning coffee, espresso drinks, and a quick stop in NoMa
YELLOW Union Market
YELLOW combines a specialty coffee program with pastries and Levantine-inspired food from chef Michael Rafidi. Its Union Market location features creative coffee drinks alongside traditional espresso and filter coffee.
The café’s pastry program blends French techniques with Middle Eastern flavors, with options such as za’atar and labneh croissants and other rotating sweet and savory pastries.
Location: 417 Morse Street NE
Best for: Specialty coffee, creative drinks, and pastries
Peregrine Espresso
Located inside Union Market, Peregrine Espresso has been part of DC’s specialty coffee scene since 2008.
The Union Market counter serves espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, flash-brewed iced coffee, tea, and rotating coffees from DC-based Small Planes Coffee. Its location inside the market makes it particularly easy to pair a coffee stop with shopping, lunch, or a walk around the surrounding district.
Location: 1309 5th Street NE
Best for: Specialty coffee and a quick stop inside Union Market
Café Unido
Café Unido brings Panamanian specialty coffee to La Cosecha in the Union Market District. The roaster works with coffees sourced from farms throughout Panama, with an emphasis on highlighting the country’s different growing regions and flavor profiles.
Along with classic espresso drinks, the café serves single-origin coffees and specialty preparations. Its location inside La Cosecha also provides plenty to explore before or after your coffee.
Location: 1280 4th Street NE
Best for: Panamanian coffee, single-origin beans, and specialty coffee fans
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery is as much a bakery as a coffee stop. The Union Market location serves breads and pastries made with ingredients sourced from local farms, along with coffee and other café drinks.
It is a particularly good choice when breakfast or a pastry is as important as the coffee. Pluma’s Union Market bakery sits on Morse Street, close to many of the district’s restaurants and shops.
Location: 391 Morse Street NE
Best for: Coffee with pastries, breakfast, and baked goods
Maman
Maman brings its French-inspired café and bakery concept to 4th Street in the Union Market District. The café serves coffee alongside pastries, breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Its spacious Union Market location includes indoor seating, loft seating, and outdoor café tables, making it a useful option when you want to stay longer than a quick coffee run.
Location: 1300 4th Street NE
Best for: Coffee dates, pastries, brunch, and sitting down for a while
Coffee Around NoMa and Union Market
One of the advantages of living around NoMa is that the neighborhood’s coffee options extend into several distinct pockets.
La Colombe provides a convenient option within NoMa itself, while the Union Market District has developed into a concentrated café destination with YELLOW, Peregrine Espresso, Café Unido, Pluma, Maman, and other choices within a relatively compact area.
That variety means a coffee run can be as simple as grabbing an espresso on the way to Metro or as leisurely as spending a weekend morning exploring Union Market and La Cosecha.
For residents of The Hale, these cafés are part of a broader mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment throughout the surrounding neighborhood. Explore more nearby destinations in our guide to NoMa hot spots within walking distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get coffee in NoMa, DC?
La Colombe Coffee Workshop on M Street NE is located directly in NoMa. Union Market, just east of NoMa, adds several more specialty coffee shops and cafés.
What coffee shops are at Union Market?
Peregrine Espresso operates inside Union Market itself. Nearby cafés throughout the Union Market District include YELLOW, Café Unido at La Cosecha, Pluma, and Maman.
Where can I get coffee and pastries near NoMa?
YELLOW, Pluma, and Maman all pair coffee with a substantial pastry and bakery selection in the Union Market District.
Where can I find specialty coffee near Union Market?
Peregrine Espresso serves coffee from Small Planes Coffee, while Café Unido specializes in Panamanian-grown coffee. YELLOW also offers a dedicated specialty coffee program.
Is there coffee near the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station?
Yes. La Colombe’s M Street NE café is located in NoMa near the Metro area, with additional coffee options a short distance away throughout the Union Market District.
