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SWE ET S P OTS
Alexandria is a dessert-lover’s dream destination.
CUP OF JOE
Get your caffeine
fix at these top
coffee spots.
Misha’s
917 King St.
Notice all the locals carrying
around orange coffee cups?
Head to Misha’s in Old Town
for coffee roasted on-site and
served in their signature cup.
Dolci Gelati
107 N. Fairfax St.
Close to the waterfront, this
is the perfect spot on lower
King Street to grab a cup
of locally roasted coffee or
espresso and a pastry.
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
2300 Mount Vernon Ave.
Lavender Moon Cupcakery
Alexandria is a top dessert destination named the “Ice Cream Cone Capital of the
United States” by Forbes. For a cool treat by the water, grab a cone from Pop’s Old
Fashioned Ice Cream Co. or The Creamery. Visit Java Grill to try rolled gelato.
Nicecream wows guests with made-to-order ice cream using liquid nitrogen while
authentic Italian and Argentinean gelato flavors fill the menus at Dolci Gelati and
Casa Rosada. For Wisconsin-style custard, head to The Dairy Godmother in Del
Ray. Cupcake fans have Lavender Moon Cupcakery, Alexandria Cupcake or
Buzz Bakeshop to choose from. Chocolate lovers can indulge in fudge at Kilwins
or artisanal sweets at Blüprint Chocolatiers.
Grab a cup of coffee at this
community gathering spot,
located in the heart of Del
Ray. On Thursday evenings,
enjoy live jazz music.
Swing’s
501 E. Monroe Ave.
Part of D.C. coffee culture
for 100 years, Swing’s roasts
ethically-sourced coffees
on-site at their Del
Ray coffee bar and hosts
free coffee cuppings on
Friday mornings.
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