{"id":529062,"date":"2025-11-26T09:34:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/?p=529062"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:34:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:34:37","slug":"8-nova-and-dc-cafes-selling-books-records-plants-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/style\/shopping\/2025\/11\/26\/8-nova-and-dc-cafes-selling-books-records-plants-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"8\u00a0NoVA\u00a0and\u00a0DC\u00a0Caf\u00e9s Selling Books, Records, Plants, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A coffee shop can be a place for a quick caffeine fix when you need it. But it can also be a place to slow down, mingle, and even shop. Around Northern Virginia and DC, bookstore caf\u00e9s and other combination coffee shops offer a chance for shoppers to peruse books, houseplants, vinyl records, and even bikes with a fresh coffee in hand. It&#8217;s a recipe for the perfect weekend outing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-daydrift-books-amp-cafe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daydriftva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daydrift Books &amp; Cafe<\/a>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Newly opened in Arlington,&nbsp;this bookstore caf\u00e9 offers an assortment of coffee, tea, and smoothies for you to sip on while you browse the rows of books. The \u201cbook menu\u201d has titles in literary fiction, classics, science fiction, and beyond.&nbsp;<em>1550 Crystal Dr., Arlington<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/daydriftinterior.webp\" alt=\"Daydrift interior with bookshelves\" class=\"wp-image-527816\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Daydrift Books &amp; Cafe (Photo by Sophie Sanders)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-den-coffeehouse-amp-wine-bar-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dencoffeehouse.wixsite.com\/politicsandprose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Den Coffeehouse &amp; Wine Bar<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just below the Northwest DC location of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/politics-prose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Politics and Prose<\/a>, The Den\u00a0serves up\u00a0sandwiches, breakfast foods, and espresso drinks. Head upstairs to check out the independent\u00a0bookstore\u2019s\u00a0shelves or attend one of its frequent\u00a0author\u00a0talks and book signings.\u00a0<em>5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-green-lizard-cycling-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenlizardcycling.com\/articles\/about-coffee-shop-pg156.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Lizard Cycling<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Herndon&nbsp;bike&nbsp;shop&nbsp;\u2014 which offers road bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, accessories, and more \u2014&nbsp;provides cycling enthusiasts with caffeine boosts to fuel any bike ride. It has coffee, plus baked goods, soups, and sandwiches sourced from Herndon businesses.&nbsp;There\u2019s&nbsp;even a&nbsp;selection&nbsp;of&nbsp;beer&nbsp;available.&nbsp;<em>718 Lynn St., Herndon<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grounded-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgrounded.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grounded<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness is at the center of this DC space. There are plants for sale, ranging from beginner-friendly houseplants to more care-intensive varietals. The&nbsp;wellness studio&nbsp;presents yoga, reiki, mediation, and other wellness-focused classes. And over in the caf\u00e9,&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a full menu of coffee and tea, including specialty drinks like the ginger-turmeric Golden Latte or the Lovers Rock blueberry chai.&nbsp;<em>1913 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maketto-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maketto1351.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maketto<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This\u00a0spot on\u00a0DC\u2019s H Street has a little of everything. There\u2019s\u00a0a full-service restaurant upstairs, a coffee bar on the first floor, and a retail store with footwear, clothing, books, and magazines. Plus,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coolkidsvinyl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cool Kids Vinyl<\/a>\u00a0sits on its second floor, selling records and books.\u00a0<em>1351 H St. NE, Washington, DC<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-potter-s-house-dc-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottershousedc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Potter&#8217;s House DC<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Potter\u2019s House is a community space that dates back to the 1960s, when it opened as a coffeehouse church.\u00a0Today, it offers books with a focus on social justice and cultural studies, plus coffee, tea, and food at the caf\u00e9. A pay-it-forward program helps provide free meals to those in need.\u00a0<em>1658 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shake-amp-bops-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/shake-and-bops\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shake &amp; Bops<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its&nbsp;menu&nbsp;coffee and tea,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/food-and-drink\/2023\/11\/17\/shake-and-bops-combines-coffee-and-houseplants-at-leesburg-cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Leesburg shop<\/a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;a great place&nbsp;to browse for a new houseplant.&nbsp;Plus, the greenery&nbsp;sets&nbsp;a peaceful atmosphere for those spending time in the caf\u00e9.&nbsp;<em>19 Wirt St., Leesburg<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/talesandtails.webp\" alt=\"Tales 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