I was a big fan of the pineapple french toast with plantains. It was great. I nice spin on french toast. This location is dope with a lot of options for outdoor seating on the nice days, especially in that alleyway. They have a really good expansive menu and a good amount of drink options.

I had late-night cocktails in a pouch with an old friend. It was my first time here, and I had a great time. The outdoor area was lovely and had a cozy feel. I also tried the tres leches cake in a jar and was surprised by how moist and tasty the cake was. This is definitely a great spot for catching up with friends.

Got a chance to stop by over the weekend! The cuban was very tasty, great pickle. The empanadas were good too! the dough was nice and light. Will hopefully be back to dry their drinks and other foods.

Ok spot for Cuban casual eating. It’s a grab a seat and scan menu through your mobile system. It gets very busy at times, the staff tend to get too busy to answer any questions or help. The location in the wharf is cool if you want to grab a quick bite & Cuban cafe con leche, then walk around to explore.

Such a nice terrace/rooftop to sit at, especially at night. they have a great variety of drinks and teas to choose from. overall a great vibe.

Incredible espresso options that pairs very well with the sandwiches. The employees were friendly & nice too.

I dont know why this place has such high marks. Our service was poor, to say the least, our order took forever, the food is 7-11 quality, and the prices are too high for what I would say are microwavable appetizers, watered-down drinks, and overly strong coffee that has no balance. Two thumbs way down.

This place is cute but the service leaves something to be desired. Ordering on an app is cool but paying and including the tip prior to the order be delivered is ehhh. The server wanted to argue about whether the the drink was paid for when it was ordered with the food. Although we were still ordering food and drinks the server decided he was going to give us a time limit even though the website nor location had any time limits posted.Atmosphere 4 stars~ its a fun rooftop vibe with loud Latin music.Service 2 stars ~ if you are going to deliver my food in a paper bag please include utensils and not make me get them from a self service community table. It defeats the purpose. Oh, and be nice.Food 2 stars ~ if you have dietary restrictions, this is NOT the place for you. Limitations for gluten free and pork free selections are what you will find.

Incredible spot. Great coffee, great service. Best menu.

I absolutely loved the Colada Shop! Such a cute Coffeehouse, great coffee, nice outdoor seating perfect for physical distancing. There are lots of Great options on the menu. Yummy Empanadas and The most delicious Gortaditos! I recommend the Gortadito!

Let’s start from the foods here: the two sandwiches I had here made me forget about all the cuban sandwiches I had eaten before. Its taste is completely another level. So I would say that this is kind of a place where you would be willing to go even only for the foods. What’s stunning about this place is that other things—beyond the foods and drinks—are all exceptional as well. Such a cool ambiance, lovely service and a lot of seating availabilities with variety.

The empanadas are ok. The croquettas were terrible. I went with my family and we ordered appetizers. For 3 empanadas and 4 croquettas, we payed $30. Ok food for an unreasonable price. $30 will not get you a meal.

A little overhyped but still worth a visit.Rooftop was cool.Food was just okay! Drinks overpriced.Service for dine in worked pretty strange (I wonder why they collected tips in exchange for absolutely no service? This is probably just a “covid times” issue though).

Best piña colada in town! Their food tastes great too

A cute and authentic Cuban-coffee shop with lots of small bites and sandwiches/paninis. Drinks are spectacular, try the delicious cortaditos; empanadas are yummy. Staff are very friendly and theres ample outdoor area for social distancing. Absolute gem in DC and a must try - youll find yourself returning sooner than you think!!ig: @harshaeats

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I used to like this place. The quality has sunk and prices have gone up. Today they served my girlfriend a tres leches dessert with rotten spoiled milk. They initially refused to refund her and ignored her completely. I had to walk over and Ask again and they finally offered one. NOT A GOOD SPOT!

Great atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty quick bites. One of my favorite spots in logan circle.

I love my neighborhood café spot! The cozy seating both indoors and outside in the roof/patio, the delicious sandwiches, the fun rotating drink menu, the gorgeous ambiance... all of it! This is the perfect place to grab a bev and crank out some work in the heart of the city while feeling like youre on a little getaway.

There are doing so great I love the cortadito empanadas pastelistos

Comfy and quick service. You can come here for a quick drink and delicious small bites, or hang out and keep the fun island-inspired drinks coming. PS: the “Matcha” drink is amazing and tastes like a stored piña colada 🍹

Drinks were great, but the food portions is a little small for the price.

Really tasty spinach and cheese empanadas as well as espresso option. construction at the time of our visit limited our enjoyment of the roof patio but still excellent experience

Loved the ambiance here in the outdoor rooftop area. Dining with a born and grown Cuban, we tried a variety of items on the menu to help decide about a catering order. We enjoyed the sandwiches: Cubanos and guava bbq lechon, and empanadas: picadillo and summer corn. We were not a fan of the croquetas: jamon (VERY salty) and milanesas was just ok ( the seasoned rice and cheese didnt seem all that compatible). Our cocktails, were also great! Pina coladas were quite a hit, and I also tried the Cuban jungle.... Its not close to the Pina colada with flavor. All in all, Id go again occasionally.

This place has a cool atmosphere along with quick bites. We walked over for breakfast as commuters stopped by on their way to work. We walked in with some Latin beats playing, the smell of coffee upon entry at the door, and the cooks behind the counter getting the lunch menu prepared. We ordered a little taste of just about everything, since it was our last day in DC and the US for a short while. I wish I could have this every morning.

Good coffe. Nice environment .

This was my first time eating at Colada and it was AMAZING!!! I loved the Cuban... Must try! The chicken empanadas were also amazing!

Cubano was subpar. Cashier gave us one sandwich when we had ordered two. Disappointed overall.

So so so good. Coffee and sandwiches and empanadas all stellar

So this lil place is poppin! I had this place on my list for a couple of weeks. Made it in today and there were plenty of people. Some you could tell were probably regulars and the newbies like me. When you go to a new place, you gotta try all the good things right! I got the Shop Colada Cuban...yum!!!! The churros with chocolate are made fresh but they are soooooo sweet. Probably because I dont do sugar too often. The latte was pure. Highly recommend it. Easy walk from U St. Metro.

I freakin loved this place! I came to visit DC for a weekend and made sure I ate here twice before I left! What’s not to love here? They have a gorgeous roof top patio where you can get croquetas and empanadas if you didn’t order enough when you were downstairs, they serve excellent vegetarian options and churros and café con leche.If I lived in DC this would be a go to spot!My friend and I ordered the spinach empanadas, guava cheese pastry, yucca & cheese croquetas, churros and the vegetarian ‘cuban’ sandwich. I got say I never would have thought about cauliflower for a Cuban sandwich but it works!! I wish it had more mushrooms but it was still delicious - that pressed toasted bread makes it! And you get a side of plantain chips- WINOh and we can’t forget the churros con chocolate and café con leche! These didn’t disappoint either. The churros are more on the doughy type side so it’s just a matter of preference if you like crispy vs doughy. I still enjoyed them even though I tend to prefer crispier.I also love that you can customize your café con leche “Miami sweet” or “half sweet” AND they have milk alternatives- P.S. try it with soy milk it’s very good.Needless to say, this spot is totally worth checking out. Get a little taste of cuba/ Miami in DCCiao!

This is one of my favorite cafés in DC. One of the best places to go during the pandemic since they have outdoor seating at both the Wharf and T Street locations. The spinach and cheese empanadas are delicious—super soft and gooey—and the croquetas are my favorite snack there. I wish more than two came in the order!! I ordered the cubano sandwich for the first time this week, and it was incredible. I saved half in the fridge and it was just as delicious after re-heating it.The coffee and cocktails are excellent. Just all-around a delicious and affordable spot for breakfast, lunch, and happy hour!

Cute vibe. Got caught in the rain and this offered the perfect spot to wait it out. This cuban spot is perfect for a small plate of food and very good and interesting drinks. I had the babalu which had this wonderful warm flavor. It was great I highly recommend it. Also tried the banana leaf chips. Very good! Thursday nights is Havana nights with $2 empanadas and $6 cocktails. Really good but I probably wouldnt see me drinking more than one or two drinks here. If the goal is to get a good buzz going and call it a night with out getting I a crowded space this might be your spot!

The croquetas and empanadas here are to die for. They have a good selection of sandwiches and drinks too. The place seems small but theres additional seating in the back and they have a patio thats perfect for drinks in the summer. Definitely coming back.

Maybe its because I just came from Miami, but I was a little disappointed in the medianoche and pastelitos here. This might be nitpicky but the cheese and guava were next to each other, so with each bite it was up to chance whether youd get cheese, guava or both. The medianoche was sweaty due to the wrapping. However, the cortadito was on point!

Love Colada since it first opened.The popularity has definitely increased. Now every time I come in, the line is out the door and there is barely any seating. As happy as I am for their success, I cant help but be selfishly bitter. Its always a battle to get in and out of here!My go to is definitely their iced Café Con Leche, and with half sweet & soy milk - its just perfect. Ive tried their coconut syrup and it was extremely sweet.The Croquetas & Pastelitos though.... *insert heart eyes here*I really wanted to like the veggie Cuban sandwich but it was just meh.(Mojo marinated portabella mushrooms, Roasted Cauliflower, Swiss cheese, cilantro aioli and Mustard, cuban bread.)It had no Cuban flavors and was very disappointing. Pricey for what it is.My girlfriends Cuban mother got the Media Noche sandwich.(Ham, Slow Roasted Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard, Mayo, house made pickles, Sweet Roll.)She really enjoyed it a lot. She did state though that it wasnt actual Cuban bread and just needed the Cuban bread to top it off.Everything else is delicious.The atmosphere is lovely. If you can find seating and space!Definitely a favorite of my girlfriends and I.

How have I not reviewed this place already. Its the best cubano Ive found in DC. The coffee is also top notch. Bright airy space and you can sit at the counter overlooking T St. Its a great place and I highly recommend it.

Its like a slice of Miamis Calle Ocho come to DC. The vibe is totally Cuban with the music and the indoor/outdoor counter seating. The cafe is great and the eats are outstanding. A fun, yummy place to hang out in.

Nice place. Rooftop bar is really constricted unless youre one of a few that gets a seat at the edge, which is still limited, but nice. Only frozen drink is a pina colada. Drinks are ok. Food selection is very limited but good. Want to try the churros and mexican chocolate!

Great late night happy hour! The empanadas and drinks are amazing.

Get the Cortadito! The coffee and pastries here, particularly the PASTELITOS, are so good youll definitely come back for more. Cant get to Miami? Come to Coloada.

I cannot say enough positive things about the Colada Shop! Charming decor, speedy and cordial service, and a welcoming environment are just the beginning of what makes this one of my favorite spots in the city. Whatever time of day, there is a meal and a drink for you! Coffee and pastries in the morning, sandwiches in the afternoon and all of the above and some delightfully strong drinks in the evening will have you coming back for more! I highly recommend the Cuban sandwich, but there is no wrong choice here. Enjoy!

Amazing food, beautifully decorated space, and the coffee is to die for!! (Guava pastelitos are ahh-mazing!!)

This place has really good coffee and its the price worth it. Is really nice place but, when we went there it was really full with people. I think that most of the food is overpriced. I mean, $10 for a sandwich, thats a lot to me. They sell Pasteles de guayaba which was really good, but so expensive for a little piece. We got the 3 for $5.50 and is like a big pastel cut in 3 pieces. The restrooms are unisex and there is only 2. I had to stand in line and wait for using it. I didnt liked that that all. But thats my opinion. I think we would come back but only for coffee.

Empanadas ....thats all im gonna say

Really nice place to grab a coffee and talk! Highly recommended!

It’s a very intimate setting. Cafe con leche is very consistent since they measure their sugar drop with a scale which I personally really appreciate. It can be very busy tho especially on hot summer weekend

A gem of a café tucked away in the U Street corridor area - the music, the atmosphere, and the service are terrific, and on a sunny day, the outdoor patio and rooftop really make it special.Ive come here to do work on my laptop (there is free Wi-Fi for customers) and catch up with friends, and have felt it to be accommodating for both kinds of visits.The Cuban coffees are rich and delicious, and they do have seasonal lattes and other inspired drinks. $6 cocktails at happy hour (and $2 empanadas, also very good if you want a quick, savory bit) are amazing, considering how high quality they are. (Hemingway daiquiri & Carajillo pictured)I highly recommend Colada Shop if youre looking for unique flavors to brighten up your day!

Excellent coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. I love the shared indoor/outdoor seated counter. Very nice tiled bathrooms upstairs.

Friendly cashier & good coffee.

The sandwiches here are excellent. I really enjoyed my pina colada a lot I thought my partners mojito needed way more mint and a bit more ice.

We make a 40 min drive for this amazing cup of coffee!!

Really good drinks and server. Make sure to check out the rooftop if there is no seating downstairs.

By far the best coffee Ive ever had in my entire life. I highly recommend this place to anyone that likes coffee.

Yummy iced espresso, coconut chia oatmeal, key lime pie, and jamon croquetas. My friends got the Cuban Sandwiches and enjoyed them too. It can get super crowded on the weekends so get there early if you want a nice spot on the roof or the outdoor seating area.

Excellent churros, pastries. No warm alcoholic drinks even though their outdoor seating has no heaters either. Their outdoor rooftop is also closed. The only place to sit is outside next to sidewalk, with no heaters. I think they are only catering to the to-go crowd?

The cuban stop is a nice, cozy place that serves amazing food and good drinks. Theres a lounge area in the back if you just want to drink, eat, and chill. The cubanos were one of the best I have ever had. Careful when you eat the empanada, theyre hot and fresh when they come out!

The service was great! The food not so much. It was very salty. Maybe I had my expectations too high, since Ive been to Cuba twice. I can say honestly will not patronage them again.

Stellar food/coffee/drinks and super fun vibes. Ive been for just about every meal and have been happy with everything Ive tried from here, but the guava/cheese pastelitos and cafe con leche are probably my favorite. My non-coffee-drinking boyfriend loves their other non alcoholic drink options. The cocktails are also really yummy and a great takeout option during COVID.Docking a star because service during busy times can be tough-- Ive experienced wait times way longer than the online order system estimates, and also once received the wrong item (a regular Cuban sandwich instead of a veggie-- which is pretty devastating to a vegetarian!). It also can get very crowded inside with people waiting to order and waiting for their orders. However, if you avoid the weekend afternoon rush, service is totally fine and well worth it.

This place looks small but has great outdoor seating areas (patio+rooftop). I came here with a bunch of friends around 10 people and perfectly fit in patio. We got cappuccinos, latte, iced black coffee, churros, salted crispy plantains, mojitos. Service was top notch since every staff was so friendly. The place was super clean and well decorated. I love this cute place and definitely will come back.

This is a review that I wish didnt happen because I really liked this place. But after coming here 3 times, sadly because of one of their employees, I have no desire to return. My fiance and I loved the fact that the coffee is good, its open late and they have a great rooftop and seating options. But one of their employees is just nasty and has a horrible attitude. Her energy is all the way off and while the two other employees diffused what could have been a bad situation, I have no desire to see her face again and I definitely dont want her making my coffee. As a business owner, I would not want to have an employee that didnt know how to treat my customers. She needs to get some customer service training or get a new job.

Amazing spot. Been going for a couple years now. Food and drink are amazing of course, but best of all is the service. Just recently ordered a large celebration pack for weekend pickup. When I got there, there was an unfortunate mixup with someone with the same name as me who canceled their order and mine had been accidentally cancelled instead. The staff were extremely apologetic and were able to get my whole order together (a LOT of food) in 20 minutes. They added many other items to make up for the mistake and I honestly couldnt be more impressed with their generosity and overall customer service!

Love this place. Coffee, adult beverages, and food all are fantastic. Staff are friendly and area is always clean.

Come for the amazing coffee and food, and stay for the cocktails and rooftop! Love this place

Holy cow, I just found my favorite Cuban restaurant in DC! The pork was tender and juicy, the aioli was delicious, and the staff were friendly. Can’t wait to try the brunch!

I can’t say enough about their catering. We are Cubans from Miami and wanted to host a Cuban-themed party (with our DC-Cubans). Daniella Senior worked with us for the catering. Needless to say, it was a complete hit! The food was delicious! It was authentic Cuban but with a modern approach; so if you’re looking for “grandma’s cooking” you’ll get some of that but with a little extra flair! Our guests really enjoyed the food - it went great with our Mojitos. Highly recommend!

Very disappointed, I looked at their menu and saw they advertised what looked ( since they have a picture posted ) like a beef pastelito and the description .. I drive 25 minute to get there, pick up my food and find out their beef pastelito looks and taste just like their empanada.. really greasy and full of meat. It was delicious but not what it’s supposed to be, it is misleading on the website.. unless you have your own twist to a pastelito then it’s fine, just put the correct image to match what you sell that way customers are aware that it may not be what it’s supposed to be. a pastelito it’s a baked pastry, not a fried looking empanada..

I had a Cuban sandwich and it was just okay. Way too much aioli made the bread very soggy and messy, not at all like a Miami Cuban sandwich. Chicken croquettes were tasty. Guava pastel was good as well.

Amazing sandwiches, drinks, and coffees. And the rooftop is my absolute favorite for a summer day.

I was in DC for a few days for work and a colleague recommended this place. Let me tell you the food here is amazingggg they have so many selections. To top off the amazing meal the employee who was working there that day, this very very sweet girl who took my order with patience and recommended me this amazing chicken croquetas. She made sure i felt comfortable there, its not often that you come across amazing food and service but this place definitely had both. Although im not in DC often whenever i do visit i will definitely come back and eat here.

OMG best cuban sandwiches on the planet. So amazing!!! Ill definitely be back.

It is Great Drinks, food and they even have dog treats for the dogs And the roof top garden its very nice I enjoy that place a lot

Colado Shop is a small café with a range of teas, coffees, and Latin American cocktails and a small menu of Cuban pastries and sandwiches. The namesake Colado Shop Cuban sandwich pictured here is a perfect combination of high-quality ham, turkey, pickles, and mustard. Worth a stop!

Food & drinks were great but overall the place was a bit too chaotic and involved for me. They also ran out of plain guava / guava & cheese pastelitos and instead gave us plain cheese ones without saying anything or offering to just refund instead (which we’d have preferred to do).I would love to chock it up to a simple mix-up but the person bagging them up quite obviously leaned over to their co-worker working the till and whispered asking what to do, and the employee working the till told her to just put out the order anyways if I read his animated gestures right. I just didn’t realize what they were on about about until we started checking out the pastelitos upstairs.We’ll be back to enjoy some more of their delicious Pina Coladas but we’ll no doubt stick to slower times so that we don’t get lost in the crowd again. The restaurant would definitely benefit from an increase in staffing, all of the employees were working their butts off, they just couldn’t keep up and wound up cutting corners.

This place has the best coffee by far! The beans have a chocolatey aroma and taste and they have a good selection of pastries. There is outdoor seating towards the front that is perfect for socializing (my favorite) and indoor seating in the back that is good for reading, chilling, or studying. I have seen that they have happy hour and drinks, but I tend to stick to a late morning coffee and light snack. The Cuban ambiance and coffee quality make it the best coffee on 14th - that said I cannot speak to the evening cocktail vibe.

The Colada was un-inspired and tasty as such. Service staff seemed to be hungover.

This is the best place in town! The piña coladas are incredible and the customer service is outstanding ❤️ Oscar and José at rooftop are fantastic and Alayna downstairs is great. I love this place.

Excellent service and delicious breakfast! Highly recommend the Tortillas

Can you say heaven? I never want to leave. The empanadas and piña coladas are out of this world!!!! We stumbled upon this place and SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. Amazing! A MUST in DC. MUST.

I came during a busy time on Saturday and I have to say that the service was a little slow but only because they were so busy. Yes they messed up my friends coffee and they messed up mine but they but they redid it right away and even though they were under pressure they kept a smile on their face that for me is very important. The empanadas and other fried treats were very good in my opinion. The pasteles were also on par with stuff that Ive had in Miami . Overall Im pretty satisfied with the atmosphere but of course they are overworked and it is making their food and service suffer.

Definitely a cute, little fancy coffee shop. Lots of different Cuban-flavored coffee options and warm panini sandwiches. Highly recommend!

On point in every way. Pastelitos were great! Media noche was super delicious and meaty. And the vegan cuban sandwich was delicious which is so crazy to think that its vegan.

Still here, still great

The food was good, and the speed of the service was great.

Delicious cuban sandwiches and empanadas. The kids loved the fried chicken croqueta sandwich!

Do not order here. I ordered lunch today for delivery. It was missing 1 of the 2 sandwiches we ordered. The only way to get in contact is to call the store and it just goes straight to voicemail. No other way of getting your money back. The receipt literally says problems with your order? Contact Colada Shop and nothing else. Theres no email from Door Dash or other way to contact other than just hoping they listen to your voicemail and have the decency to refund your money. Now I have to dispute the charge on my card.

Went for breakfast and the place was great, especially for a quick meal. We had the chicken croquet, and the mix pasteurise as well as the avocado tomato salad. Everything was tasty and the place is well designed. If the front is busy, the back room is a nice place to eat and very colorful.

We showed up on a Saturday night and our reservation was not honored. We arrived 5 minutes after our reservation and were told we were “very late.” We were told they guess they could seat us but we needed to eat in 20 minutes. We left and will not return.

Coffee is excellent. There was plenty of room for to sit down. Though I havent tried them yet, the sandwiches look plenty good!

The sandwiches are too good! Try the croquetas!

Nice charm and coladas

My first time there was a great experience. Speedy service, and their Cafe Con Leche was delicious. A must try.

Empanadas were outstanding

This place reminds me of a Miami cafe. The drinks were great, the service was fast. Had a great time.

Great food. Good drinks.

This place definitely has amazing morning coffee (iced or Cuban - all are great!) but I rarely get food here. Their sandwiches are good but not overly memorable. This week I tried their drinks and 10/10 would recommend their take on an old fashioned and their pina colada!

Being from Miami. The Colada shop is such a delight to have around. Highly recommend

The chicken empanadas are my favorites, tasty, crispy, just great! I recently tried the cuban sandwich and it was absolutely delicious!!!

Wasn’t a big fan of their Havana Cold Brew — but I’m sure that it’s the right flavor for some, just not my personal go-to/fave

Absolutely incredible! Decent prices and best food. Tostada is cheap and delicious for a nice snack. Love the pork breakfast sandwich. The patio and rooftop are adorable and so fun to sit on

Excellent place. New spot at the wharf has amazing vibes! Great coffee too. Highly recommend.