Colada Shop

"With locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, you don’t have to travel far to find a Colada Shop. Named after a single by the late Cuban singer Celia Cruz, “La Negra Tiene Tumbao” ($13) blends rum, pineapple, coconut cream, coconut milk, and fernet." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Harris stopped by the colorful Cuban cafe’s Wharf location in 2021 for a cafe con leche made one quarter sweet, per Colada Shop owner Daniella Senior’s suggestion. Harris also went with a trio of empanadas (beef, chicken, and carrot and leek)." - Tierney Plumb

"The expansion-minded Cuban cafe is an ideal spot to linger over strong espresso drinks, cold brew, empanadas, mojitos, sandwiches, and empanadas. Each Wi-Fi enabled locale features upbeat music, tropical decor, and bright colors, which makes a remote work day feel like a mini vacation. There’s also outposts in Shaw, Potomac, Maryland, and Fairfax, with another en route to Dupont Circle." - Kalina Newman

"Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by Cuban cafe Colada Shop’s Southwest Waterfront location on Monday, October 4, for an iced cafe con leche and empanadas as part of a conversation about minority- and women-owned small businesses with Mayor Muriel Bowser." - Tierney Plumb

"The expansion-minded Cuban cafe’s Wharf locale sells guave frosé slushees. Pina coladas are also sold there and at the tiny, popular shop in Logan Circle." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb