Timgad Cafe is a local coffee shop with a limited food and pastry offering. They serve Compass coffee (a DC chain) and the pastries and food are in house. The prices are reasonable and the croissant was tasty. There is plenty of seating and the chill vibe is nice. Not a bad stop for coffee, an informal meeting or to work/study.

Love the vibe. The coffee and got chocolate is great here. It is a little difficult to fin with the gps (I updated the location). Go down the stair and it will be on the right of that semicircle.

Kind fast customer service. Location is slightly tough to find, but there are small signs guiding you from the Main Street. Pictured medium Carmel latte was as expected 😊

Cozy cafe with good coffee and snacks.

Disappointing. Coffee was overheated (millk was burnt), and tasted bad. Cookie was delicious.

Fun little place with great coffee. Good location to take a break.

Most convenient spot to grab a quick breakfast after protesting the racist policies of the customs and border patrol! Pretty good egg & cheese sandwich and cappuccino. Quick and friendly service. 👍 Appreciate their minimal packaging.

Stopped here during at day at the Museum of American History. The barista was fast and attentive. I had a delicious mocha in no time at all, and she offered me a plate and utensils for my coffee cake as soon as I went to sit down. There was comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, plus upbeat music! Highly recommend if youre looking for caffeine, snacks, and respite in an otherwise overwhelming area.

Very nice people, convenient location if you are getting your Global Entry card or coming up the Federal Triangle metro. However, my lovely cortado tasted burnt. Such a shame. Breakfast sandwiches are simple and reheated from their fridge, but seem fresh.

Cute cafe with great ambiance. The hot chocolate is beyond compare, and the baristas are friendly and quick to make drinks.

We stopped in with my family for a break from the museums and loved the place. Incredible chai... best I have ever had! Great people. Good sandwiches with exceptional bread. Yummy cappuccinos too.

Very nice mom-and-pop coffee shop tucked away under Wilson Plaza. Good and fast service. Reasonable prices. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Easy to get to from the outdoor plaza and the Federal Triangle metro station.

At first the cafe was hard to find but once we rounded the Smithsonian there were signs to lead us there. It’s a cute place that’s tucked away, almost underground. Ordering was pretty easy but there weren’t any suggestions or small talk involved. We ordered two coffees and a blueberry muffin. We received the coffees, that were slightly warmer than room temperature. We asked about the muffin and were told that we could get it ourselves, which we had no idea since we weren’t told that information. The flavor of the drinks were good, but the service is a bit lackluster.

Wonderful coffee and nice baristas!

Great place good staff the food its delicious

Great little place with a cool atmosphere! The espresso was incredibly smooth and perfectly flavored with mocha for me! Definitely coming back!

Great coffee...

It was absolutely throwing it down in DC, we were soaked head to foot after seeing the monument and memorial, and headed here for some shelter and to dry our feet (outside, were not monsters). The people that work here are so nice.

I ordered via postmakes, so I did not set foot on the restaurant. I ordered a few egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches and got them, literally. Their breakfast sandwiches are served on regular, store brand bread. Barely toasted. The eggs were overcooked, badly. And the bacon was ultra thin. There was nothing else, which I was surprised by, because breakfast sandwiches typically come with cheese at least. Each sandwich also cost $3, so it seems steep to charge another dollar just to add cheese, which I kind of expected to be on there anyway. All in all, a disappointing experience.

I have had many sandwiches, but this place is one of the best. We ordered 2 Parmas and 2 Genoas and they were both excellent. We also ordered coffee and a couple pastries that were equally delicious. Definitely recommended if you are in the area.

When I visited this coffee shop at first I was about 15% skeptical about the quality of the coffee and the shop itself but it went above and a bit beyond my expectations for the shop.The atmosphere is very relaxing, the customers are loyal and outspoken. The manager was very friendly and answered all of my questions with excellent precision. If you are planning to visit the DC mall area and you enjoy or want an excellent cup of coffee look no further than the federal triangle metro stop because this one is well above the average shop.

We found this place on accident, and it was a great thing that happened. Their food is delicious, as well as their drinks. The atmosphere is amazing and its relaxing here.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this coffee shop. The center pieces are a nice touch. My coconut latte was excellent! And best of all was the energetic service provided. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and visit again!

Really cool place! Despite being in heart of government buildings, somehow this place has the feeling of heart and authenticity. Atmosphere is great too, lots of important folks chatting about relevant and smart things, I dig it!

Those baguette sandwiches are worth every penny!! Also the cauliflower & cheddar soup of the day was so hearty and delicious, one of the best cheese soups Ive ever had.

Very good coffee and excellent service. The staff are really nice and cool, they are always willing to help you. One of the best places in Washington so far!!

Great coffee and staff, delicious pastries too. Cant wait to go back.

Best dirty chai Ive ever had. The two ladies working there were so sweet to. The milk was frothed perfectly. Will be going back the next time in the city!

This is the best coffee place I’ve found in DC. Such a cozy place, the coffee was so good, decorated beautifully and the service excellent. I will always stop here every time I’m visiting the museums or just walking around DC.

My go-to coffee shop to get my Red Eye each morning. Friendly staff with great customer service skills. The location is prime, you can grab a cup o joe before having to pass through any security checkpoints to get into The Ronald Reagan building or EPA.Visit! Love it! Live it!

Food is excellent and nicely priced. In addition, the staff is friendly, very professional; always remember their customers. Dont forget to check our the wares as you walk in --make nice gifts. What a treasure.

I took my kids here during a Smithsonian trip, and we all loved it! They went out of their way to make kid-friendly warm drinks, and they engaged the kids in fun conversation. We will be back!

Cozy spot for coffee & a muffin. Super nice baristas. Made my little girls feel special with junior hot cocoa.

I cant begin to say how amazing this place is. Breakfast sandwiches, Hot chai tea, and all of their coffee is top notch. I highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone if you are in the area. If you are not in the area go to DC just for this place. A++++++++ keep doing what you guys are doing!!!

A nice little place tucked away from the streets. I love the plants on the tables and the friendliness of the employees. The coffee was decent but could use a little more training from the staff to encourage trying new combinations.

Not so special. The food and drinks are okay. The internet was free but locked with password. Should change to an easier one, we couldnt log in after many tries because of missing a d. The personal are nice and helpful.

Great sandwich place in DC. Kinda hard to find, which keeps tourists away.

Both the chai latte and the Timgad dulce de leche are very good.

I had an iced chai and toasted Parma baguette sandwich both were delicious. The establishment is beautifully decorated, clean and spacious.

Friendly staff and their Cupids Love latte (only in February) was incredible.

A pleasant cafe but Ive had better coffee elsewhere. Theyre a bit pricey too. Just my opinion though.

Relaxed coffee shop. Good place to come and unwind on lunch breaks. Soup and salad is highly recommended. I havent really tried much else.

Love this place. They put so much carry into making two hot chocolates. Amazing

A pleasant surprise in the middle of Federal building. Very good coffee and nice vibe. There are tables inside and outside.

Great staff, excellent smoothies and hot chocolate. Not crowded and in a good location in Washington. Recommended

Its seriously a shame theres only one of these, because their coffee is better than Starbucks. Not joking, they have the best coffee in the world. Im convinced.

Excellent fast service with really good Nitro Cold Brew.

Some of the best cappuccinos on my way into work.

Very tasty pre-made turkey sandwich on crusty bread with radiccio. Coffee was good. Funky African vibe with friendly staff

Timgad Cafe is great coffee spot that passerby should checkout before trotting through Washington DC. The barista (see picture) who made my coffee was friendly and professional. He crafted a beautiful white chocolate latte that tasted as great as it looked and smelled.

Very nice tasty little cafe kind of hidden away but the signs from near the Smithsonian museum of art led us there for lunch!

I haven’t tried any of their food offerings but their coffee (the DC local Compass) is great! And service is consistently friendly and accurate.

Tasty coffee and prices arent inflated which happens a lot in this area. $3 for a good cortado.

Awesome Americano espresso and a pretty tasty Genoa Sandwich. The highlight of this place for me is the super clean bathrooms.

Small, simple café serving good hot coffee with a smile. A few toasted baguettes, soup and muffins/croissants on offer, which were nicely prepared. Some nice décor touches and music with a sub-Sahara theme. I was here when it was closing and the lady offered everyone free coffee to take home, which was a nice thought.

Good coffee but prices are a little high.

Love the independent coffee shop vibe. Friendly employees. Worthy mission.

Great coffee, tasty sandwiches, good service. Not in the food court. In the concourse. 6 am - 6 pm

Love their chai lattes!!! Personable staff, excellent customer service.

Funky little coffee/tea joint. Definitely worth a visit - also have handicrafts!

Tucked away inside a quaint, european-style courtyard, Timgad Cafe can be a little difficult to locate. All the signs pointing to it make it seem like the cafe is inside a food court which, obviously, doesnt bode well for good coffee.Fortunately, this isnt the case.The coffee shop is beneath the courtyard and has some nice outdoor seating, though I think its probably shaded most of the time, so it wouldnt be great for chilly days.The shop itself is a little small and, depending on when you go, can be a little cramped. The seating mingles with the line to order which makes the whole atmosphere a little claustrophobic and chaotic.However, that sort of plays into the charm of this place. It has the low-keyness and simplicity of a small-town coffee shop, right in the heart of Washington D.C.I ordered a medium roast and the genoa sandwich. The coffee was good, nothing to write home about, but the sandwich was absolutely phenomenal. Made on the spot, and to order, it came out hot just a couple minutes after we had sat down.The people I went with said their lattes were delicious.Ill also mention that the staff was very kind. Its the kind of people that you would expect at a coffee shop in some hipster, small town, but wonderfully refreshing in a big city.Overall, Id definitely recommend this place if youre looking for something off the beaten path, unique and delicious.

Good for the first cup of Joe in the morning. #Fiddlaplayson for years to wake up the Federal workers. 3 generation s come n go

Wasnt the friendliest staff and the atmosphere didnt seem all that relaxing. Its an ok spot, coffee isnt bad.

The food is good. The staff is friendly. Theres nothing special about the food choices and nothing unique about the decor. Its your standard, run of the mill sports bar/restaurant.

Unique coffee store that I hope succeeds, extremely nice staff, cool foam art, unique and traditional flavors. My favorite was the iced creme brûlée.

Superved coffee and top notch service

Nice coffee, plenty of space outdoors, clean restrooms.

Really good coffee! Just a nice quaint place in the middle of DC; near the mall.

Great little cafe tucked away near federal triangle stop, good sandwiches, good coffee, good atmosphere, water spicket was nice

AMAZING coffee and cool vibe, but no public Wi-Fi

Great looking food and amazing coffee.I got the best dirty chai tea latte I have ever had here. Service was relatively quick and very friendly. They have inside and outside seating. The Timgad Cafe is small, so seating is limited in both cases.The Timgad Cafe is located in the lower plaza of the Reagan Building. Its right next to the metro and open late enough that you can watch the crowds while avoiding the worst of the evening rush.2019 Timgad redux - Back a year later and still one of my favorite spots to duck into while headed to the metro! Creamy chai tea latte heaven and great service too.

Coffee is great. The staff, not so much.

Quality coffee and outstanding customer service. Been my go to place every morning for the past 7 months. Get the Caramel Timgad.

Wonderful cafe serving hand crafted drinks using locally-roasted Compass Coffee. This is a true coffee bar for true coffee aficionados. (Example: if you order a Macchiato, you will get a real macchiato, not some super sweetened syrupy concoction that the other guys have tricked half of America into believing is a macchiato.)They are on point here! Their baristas and staff are super friendly, quick, and helpful. They also serve some pretty tasty sandwiches, wraps, and snacks. Breakfast food is available all day - if a menu item is not out and ready (always fresh), they will make it for you. Just ask.All in all, you cant go wrong with this place.

Great place to sit down and have a cup of tea with friends or co-workers.

Poor customer service, got my order wrong and then when I questioned it they argued with me instead of getting it right. Disappointed, will not go back

Great staff! Had a nice strong espresso.

Nice coffee shop in a surprising location: off of an open air, below ground level atrium next to the Ronald Reagan building. Rounded up from 3.5 stars to 4 for the location. Good selection of sandwiches. A few pastries, but may have been more earlier in day. Some packaged salads and a couple of soups on the menu. Small set of high quality bagged teas. I didnt try their chai which was a bad powder I think. 8-10 tables, plus 2 small bars, and half dozen more tables outside. A couple of power outlets. Local art on walls plus a board with quotations. Reggae on the sound system at low volume. I was there from 1130 to 200pm on a Thursday: lots of traffic around noon, but past 1245 there were free tables. Free wi-fi with password. (I was here in afternoon on 12May16 - just typed in these notes.)

Just the best...Africian Elegance...great coffee and that Timgat Special is so very special...a must try.

Quick, clean, not very clear about where to go or how to order/ get your food.

Cool cafe at the lower level courtyard of the Reagan building, across the street from the White House.

Nice atmosphere. Fabulous latte!

Very good cappuccino and sandwich. Nice little cafe.

This place has the best coffee Ive ever tasted. Period. The service is hit (often)or miss (occasionally), but I still give the 5 starts!

A DC landmark. Compass coffee, delicious pastries and sandwiches, and good music.

Great coffee, nice staff and a cute location tucked away off the national mall. If youre a tourist or a business person, you should check it out.

Great coffee and environment for business meeting.

Good coffee and great location

Delicious muffins. Half off in the evenings!

Fall drink Reeses Latte is the best!!!

Great food, great location, consistently excellent Coffee.

Great tasting coffee, perfect temperature

I know that its an amazing place in the area!

I get their Parma sandwich, and it was really good.

Copies were excellent and so were the pastries.

Very nice sandwiches.

I got an iced coffee. It was average: not terrible, but a bit bland.

Meh... expensive coffee and the young lady serving me was not friendly... some men came in after me and she was alk smiles!

Woodrow Wilson plaza

Great coffee and scones