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The Velo Cafe

730b Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Editor's Review

Just when you thought the bicycle café concept was overdone, The Velo Cafe refreshes the theme with a rugged twist at its spot on the Southwest Waterfront Wharf—now a swanky shopping complex complete with eateries, music venues, and outdoor lounge spaces.

There is a literal hardware store attached to this bike café, where you can grab a few screwdrivers to go with the cappuccino you just ordered—and yes, there is alcohol here. No cocktails of the aforementioned sort, but local draft and canned craft beer and wine are in abundance at The Velo, perfect for a post-work happy hour on the water.

Trusty Vigilante Coffee Roasters assists in furnishing the local vibes here, providing a light and dark roast for filter brews, along with espresso for a simple milk drink menu. With a spacious interior of big community tables and even a kiosk window for dog walkers and passersby, The Velo aims to please for the masses.

Reviewed by Katrina Yentch.


Cafe Features

Loose Leaf Tea
Toilets
Wifi
Baby Change
Brunch/Lunch
Buy Beans
Licensed
Table Seating

Coffee + Drinks

Filter Coffee
Non Dairy
Cold Brew
Decaf
House Roaster
Vigilante
Grinder
2 x Mazzer Major Grinders
Coffee Machine
La Marzocco Linea 3 Group
Opening Hours
Monday:
08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 19:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 19:00
Friday:
08:00 - 19:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 17:00