Washington, United States
2459 18th St NW
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+1 2022325500
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Outdoor seatingDeliveryTakeawayDine-in
Bar on siteHigh chairsToilets
Wheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible seatingWheelchair-accessible toilet
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I was out on a photo walk and stopped in for some tea to go. The staff is very friendly. The inside is very open and spaced out and had indoor seating open. This place has a great community feel and the London fog I had was great. I'd recommend stoping in if you are passing by.
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Rough going for businesses on 18th Street and Columbia Road these days. It appears to me many businesses are closed. But they have heart at Tryst, open and doing the best they can under challenging circumstances. Coffee is still great and seated at exactly 10:00 AM time qualified to order a bloody mary. Our server gave the cautionary disclaimer that no garnishes - celery stick, pickle, olives nor lime squeeze in bloody mary’s, I guess in an effort to combat COVID. It’s still a breakfast of champions without the garnish. I generally am not ordering a bloody mary at 10:00 AM mid-week. My best friend’s son is in DC from LA for a couple of days and suggested we get together for coffee this morning. I thought a bloody mary was appropriate. Tryst is near where Jon is staying and the perfect location for our purpose, being seated at a table outside on the street between the curb on one side, sidewalk side, and butted up against a jersey wall on the other, in the street. It added to the already dystopian ambience. Our server was in good spirits and my spirit (bloody mary) was good. Cheese and ham croissant tasted delicious though mustard, which I like on cheese and ham croissant, was not available under a variation of the no garnish bloody mary rule. We had a nice time. Real life is your best entertainment value.
A coffee shop for the people. Weather grabbing a cup of coffee, meeting a friend for lunch, or have a late night cocktail. Tryst is the perfect place for just that...
Tryst is a welcoming respite in a pandemic ridden world. They are large enough that the tables and seating can naturally social distance while the indoor/outdoor lines are blurred by the doors being open the whole time. This may change as it gets cooler, but for now, it’s a lovely feature. They have full table service while you’re sitting, including a selection of brunch items that range from small to filling, sweet to savory. I’ve found their table service to be somewhat curt at times, but service is quick and reliable. Coffee tastes great too. In terms of a place to come work to get out of the house, this Tryst location gets a full endorsement from me. I’ve spent several full work days here and have had zero issues with their WiFi (in fact, it’s sometimes faster than my home WiFi!). Sometimes, sitting outside can be hard during calls since 18th st is quite loud, but inside is wonderful. They do close at 4pm right now during the pandemic, so make sure to plan for the inevitable relocation if you have meetings that bump up against that closing time. But overall, a really great experience to work outside the house. In closing, thank you Tryst, for trying so hard during this challenging time to make a welcoming space that also is safe. I’ll keep coming back!
Tryst is a welcome in a world despite of pandemic. Having wide tables and chairs that will naturally have a social gap, whilst the indoor/outdoor boundaries are blurred from the doors being opened all the time. This could change when it gets hotter, but it's a lovely function for now. Great service. Really enjoyed my coffee. Highly recommended.
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