Nativo Coffee Shop

Inside the food hall The Square, Nativo is a go-to coffee shop that creates Latin-inspired coffee and food. Meeting a friend here on a Friday, Nativo's barista was very friendly and seemed passionate about introducing people to Nativo's coffee. The Cafe Bombon was very good. It comes with sweetened condensed coconut milk and nutmeg. The breakfast arepa hit the spot too. It comes with a fried egg, cheese, and a very tasty green sauce. I added bacon to it. Nativo also has sparkling water out for guests, seating, and a little book shelf with books for guests.

My first visit to Nativo in Washington, DC, was nothing short of spectacular. I drove all the way from Pittsburgh just for the coffee, and it was absolutely worth the journey! The experience didn’t stop at the coffee, though. My wife and I explored a few other menu items—bread pudding, beef patties, and carrot juice—and everything was simply amazing. The flavors were rich and authentic, making each bite and sip a memorable one. What truly set Nativo apart was the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The owners, Nakita and Victor, were incredibly accommodating, and the customer service was top-notch. It’s clear that they care deeply about their customers and take pride in what they do. We’ll definitely be back on our next trip to DC! Highly recommend.

I had a great experience at Nativo! The service was incredibly friendly, the lattes were delicious, the arepas and the sandwiches blew me away I absolutely loved it. You'd expect a cafe nestled within the square to serve frozen sandwiches but they exceeded my expectations , I cannot understand how they had such fire arepas cooking up in the back 10/10. My only complaint is the size of the drinks— the small latte was really tiny. While the quality and service were top-notch, I just wish the portions were a bit larger.

This small cafe is punching above its weight with a fabulous and unique menu. I had the cafe bombon (here made with sweetened condensed coconut milk - delicious!) and a breakfast arepa. It's located in the Square so there's plenty of pleasant seating and tables to work at. I will definitely return to try more of their menu.

Exactly what I've been looking for. A place to stop off for coffee, lunch on or a snack in a nice environment where you can relax and not worry about being harassed. I enjoyed my Sunshine Latte ($5) today, and definitely plan to go back for breakfast or lunch. A few steps from the Farragut West Metro.

Nativo is amazingly good! I got a chance to meet the owners and they served me with recommendations that did not disappoint. I had the jerk chicken sausage arepas and a Bombon sweet coffee. I will be back!

Came here after reading a sweet Eater DC article about the couple who own Nativo-- who doesn't love a good love story? Nativo is tucked in a peaceful corner of The Square. When I walked up, I received the kindest greeting from Nikita, one of the two owners. Truly, her heart shines in her interactions with people, and her joy and passion for what she does made me feel happy long after I left! Like everyone's said, the coffee here is PERFECTION. I got a decaf Sunshine Latte with oat milk. The slight grit and chew from the real turmeric and ginger offset the divine creaminess of the latte; it's perfectly not-too-sweet and left me feeling so cozy. I can't wait to try other drinks! Upon much deliberation, I went with the Nativo Arepa to take back to the office with me. The cornflour "bun" was everything!! The eggs were so salty and perfect and it didn't fall apart, even when I didn't get to eat it right away! Nikita has a vision for what she wants their unique shop to be--a place to play games, read a book, and make friends. She took the time to sit down with me and say hi. I want to see Nativo thrive and can't wait to see what Nativo does!

Great food at a reasonable price and professional, VERY friendly service. Coffee well made and hot ( in ceramic cups) Sparkling water with cherry and lemon infusion for free! Wish there were more like them in DC.