Wherever my work takes me so does my coffee. And so I had the pleasure of enjoying my morning coffee [in Washington, DC] at the BakeHouse.
Washington, DC: the capitol of the United States and the cradle to my career in political writing. Being invited back to Washington, DC. [generously from George Washington Univ.'s Semester In Washington Politics Program (SWIP)] for the SIWP Annual Alumni Breakfast, I knew that I had to do it big. Having successfully jump started my career in writing and promoting people [and their business], I knew that I had to treat myself to a morning cup of coffee in the city that started it all for me.
Looking for the right coffee shop in DC is like looking for the right hotel. A hotel that is reasonably priced [with great accommodations] and not too far away from the main attractions of the city; I was lucky to have both. With a little luck and iPhone technology, I found myself in a beautiful small neighborhood which I considered to be the hidden gem of DC: H St. “A Beaver Family Paradise.”
Like everything else, my “must-haves” to any venue that serves food or coffee is interior design–I need something to look at. And so when I entered BakeHouse I was greeted with its “intrinsic” contemporary art decor: a beautifully lit bird cage like chandeliers (hanging from the ceiling wall), small white round coffee tables, and freshly painted white walls clear which illuminated the cafe shop. One of the few things that caught my attention [which I found very funny] along with the display of pastries and cupcakes, was the two tip jars that were placed on the cash counter: one for politics and one for everything else. Apparently what I learned, from asking, was that these two jars served as a test to see which jar they liked most, and it comes to no surprise that customers liked “everything else” more than “politics.” And so to make the playing field somewhat even I put my $1 dollar in the “politics” jar–remind you this was only to make playing field even.
My coffee of choice was the Americano–A BakeHouse favorite–which in many ways symbolized my patriotism. This coffee also complimented well with my cinnamon roll and Root Beer Float cupcake. My biggest takeaway from my experience at the BakeHouse was its location and friendly environment–I never before enjoyed a cup of coffee while listening to Bob Dillon sing in the background. Most of all, I really enjoyed the lighting–and how the walls and windows truly captured the sunlight to make the whole room glow.
Bakehouse is a not only great place to have coffee and study, but it is a great place to call home–I do not know how much the rent is, but i wouldn’t mind moving in knowing that I will wake up each morning to the warm rays of the sun and to the smell of great coffee.
Thank you BakeHouse (and Niall) for your warm hospitality.
Bake House is located on 1407 T Street NW in Washington, D.C.
202-299-9042
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