Adam H.
6/8/2025
I generally like this shop. It's a nice neighborhood coffee shop cafe. I love that they are locally owned and operated, so nothing is "corporate here'. And it's a cute hangout spot. Came for...
Big Bear Cafe
$$
Closed
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1700 1st St NW
Washington, DC 20001
History
In 2006 we opened with the focus of bringing good food to the beautiful neighborhood where we lived. We built an oven, planted a garden, pulled together a kitchen, and imported an espresso machine. In 2007 we rounded up farmers and vendors for the Bloomingdale Farmers' Market. Now we serve coffee, breakfast and lunch, and host neighborhood parties and private events.
Specialties
Large portion farm-fresh meals. Weddings, receptions. Simple suppers. Grapevine garden patios. Drinking. Cocktails. Local craft beer and specialty natural wine. Seasonal ingredient breakfast and lunch. Local fresh-roasted coffee. Specialty grocery items. Neighborhood T-shirts. Local bands.
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Reviews
3.5766 reviews
John H.
6/7/2025
Small cafe with a variety of breakfast choices - lunch/dinner too but the kitchen closes 3 to 4 pm. Variety of coffee drinks plus scones, muffins, wraps etc. You can get a good breakfast here -...
Kaya A.
4/19/2025
The feeling of discovering an amazing latte in D.C. is quickly becoming one of my favorite feelings on this planet. I felt completely rejuvenated after that first sip. It wasn't bitter at all and...
Eric S.
8/23/2025
Big bear is great. I'm often there for coffee and breakfast. Sometimes lunch or dinner. I love the ferro bowl, with grains, seasonal veggies, a delightful dressing and a lot of flavor and feel...
Brayden V.
8/30/2025
ole reliable. there's not much new i can say about this place but i wanted to add some updated pics. this was the first time I've tried their food, had the farro veggie bowl, which was pretty...
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