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Good day —

you're welcome here.

A neighborhood café and bar on 8th Street, where every visit feels like coming home. Coffee crafted with care by day, cocktails stirred with intention by night.

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Warm interior of The Sweet Lobby café with natural light
Our story

Built on the simple idea that good company deserves a good space.

The Sweet Lobby opened its doors on 8th Street Southeast with one conviction: that a café should feel as welcoming as a living room and as thoughtfully curated as a cocktail menu.

We source our coffee from roasters who share our attention to detail, and our bar program is built around seasonal ingredients and classic techniques with a local twist. Whether you're grabbing a morning pour-over or settling in for an evening old-fashioned, we want you to linger.

2023 Est. in Washington
Local Roasters & suppliers
AM → PM Coffee & cocktails
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Come say hello

Address

404 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Hours

Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you

Whether you have a question about our menu, want to book a private event, or just want to say hi — drop us a line and we'll get back to you soon.

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