Blank Street Coffee

Blank Street Coffee at 2121 M Street NW sits a block from the George Washington Hospital corridor in DC, on the corner of 22nd and M. The chain runs a tight menu of espresso drinks, cold brews, iced coffees, matchas, baked goods, and grab and go items, designed for speed and a daily ritual rather than a long sit. Hours are 6:30 AM to 5 PM weekdays and 7 to 5 weekends, which is the window the GW students and Foggy Bottom commuters need. Wifi works, the seating is limited, and the line moves. This is what Blank Street is built for. Order an iced matcha if you want the drink that defines the chain's morning. Order a cold brew on tap if you came for the version of the M Street walk that runs on caffeine.