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Espresso pouring into an illy cup at Dolan Coffee

Dolan Coffee · Cleveland Park

A taste of illy,

We're honored to serve illy — the legendary Italian coffee known for its balance, richness and elegance. At Dolan Coffee, every cup is crafted with care, blending illy's timeless flavor with our warm hospitality.

Open now · until 10 pm 3518 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit D, Washington, DC 20008 202-968-2002

The café

The place to orchestrate your day to the tune of coffee.

At Dolan Coffee, we pride ourselves on serving the highest-quality coffee experience in the neighborhood. We're honored to partner with illy — the legendary Italian roaster known for balance, richness and elegance — so every cup is crafted with care, blending illy's timeless flavor with our warm hospitality. Pull up a chair for an espresso or a flat white, a pistachio or Spanish latte, a Turkish coffee, or a mocha; add vanilla, caramel, hazelnut or pumpkin spice, and oat or almond milk if you like. There is Dolan Gul Chai for tea drinkers, and pastries and desserts from our own kitchen for everyone.

Open from 8 am to 10 pm daily at 3518 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit D, steps from the Cleveland Park Metro: a quick cup on the way to the train, a quiet hour with a laptop, or dessert and tea after dinner next door. Come taste the difference and see why Dolan Coffee is a must-try for coffee lovers in Cleveland Park.

  • Proudly serving illy coffee
  • Espresso, lattes, Turkish coffee and hot chocolate
  • Open from 8 am, inside Dolan Washington DC
  • Flavors: vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, pumpkin spice
illy cold brew being tapped into a cup at Dolan Coffee
A barista pouring latte art into a cup at Dolan Coffee
A matcha latte with a heart in the foam, in an illy cup on a saucer at Dolan Coffee

From our guests

What coffee lovers say.

4.9 stars from 93 Google reviews. Quoted verbatim from the Dolan Coffee Google Business Profile.

“Don't miss this cultural gem of a café next to the entrance of the Cleveland Park Metro stop. Serving unique baked goods and pastry as well as espresso and teas (Dolan Chai is the special), they're sure to have something you've never tried before in addition to the standard classics.”
Kelly Gilmartin · Dolan Coffee · a month ago
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“I didn't try any coffee this time around. I did however try the food. The noodles were so good and so filling and the samsa was nice and had decent chunk of meat and the yoghurt drink was very light and refreshing. Under like $50 for 2 appetizers a drink and a noodle dish is hard to compete with. Would go again and definitely try some desserts. Definitely worth the visit.”
Sovan Thiev · Dolan Coffee · 3 months ago
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“Went in for a cup of coffee and dessert! The cappuccino and rice pudding was delicious. This cute restaurant and cozy coffee shop had a great atmosphere and serves really fresh coffee and desserts. I tried their rice pudding and it was excellent. The staff went above and beyond for me. I really enjoyed my time at this place!”
Junaid Anwar · Dolan Coffee · 4 months ago
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