"Swing’s is your place for an excellent cup of joe made from coffee beans roasted locally by the D.C. institution. Grab a table in the industrially-tinged coffee bar — this is Swing’s actual roasting facility, after all — or on the patio. Want a treat? Sip one of their rotating specials (Red Velvet Mocha Latte or Spicy Hot Chocolate are two recent ones). Coffee curious? They also do cuppings and other educational events." - Rebecca Cooper