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Great coffee shop and vibe!
Chez Lily, a somewhat new coffee shop in the now Mount Vernon Triangle (former Mount Vernon Square) neighborhood.
Named after the dog of the owners, it is nestled between Tropical Smoothie and Orangetheory -- off of 4th and I Street NW. It is somewhat hidden off the beaten path of its neighboring street just around the corner where Bus Boy & Poets, A Baked Joint & La Columbe.....all share the same block and stay crowded..
Chez Lilly offers the opposite. It is quiet, quaint and the foot traffic is a lot less...at least for now. This is a good thing, especially when you are looking for the perfect neighborhood spot to telework, get some studying or reading done....or even meet-up with a friend for some convo. There are a few small tables and window seating in the place. In addition there is Free-Wifi and it is pet-friendly.
Chez Lily offers a selection of coffee, organic loose-teas, wraps, and desserts in a small, but casual comfortable space. On this day, I tried the a unique creation....called a Spicy Turmeric Chai Latte. The title made it seem like there was going to be a lot going on with my drink, but surprisingly....it was soooo good and packed of punch of all the warm spice flavors you think of when you say Chai....ginger, cardamon, cinnamon, vanilla, ground nutmeg...and list goes on! It was finished with rose editable rose petals.....Talk about eye-appeal and healthy!! This drink clearly was the right tonic and elixir to warm your soul....not to mention all the antioxidants in the drink and rose petals which is good for that Vitamin C! One word to describe it in a nutshell...DELICIOUS!!
I also tried a Double Fudge Pecan Brownie. Although it look amazing, I must admit it was a disappointment. It was too dry and stale as if it was a couple of days old, to be frank (1 star - deduction). Nevertheless, nothing "a little dunk" in the xxXtra Hot Spicy Turmeric Chai Latte could not solve. Dunking the brownie in this concoction was heaven!
In all, a really cool coffee shop with a more community - neighborhood feel. It offers a great space and unique beverages and/or specialty coffee drinks to fit the most indiscriminate coffee drinker taste buds. They also serve regular coffee....which is roasted coffee and espresso beans from Vigilante Coffee Co., a local Maryland-based roaster....some of the best around!