The Ministry

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601 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

The Ministry is a coffee and wine shop located in Washington, DC, co-owned by sisters Elisa and Lourdes "Lulu" Bennaton. Drawing inspiration from their roots in Honduras and Guatemala, they aim to create an inviting atmosphere that fosters community and encourages meaningful conversations.

With a focus on the joy of coffee and wine, The Ministry invites customers to savor the moments meant to be unrushed. The establishment emphasizes the importance of heritage, passion, and resilience as it navigates the challenges posed by recent events.

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Jessika F.
7/26/2025

Nice staff and consistently good coffee and breakfast. We stay next door twice a year and go there every time.

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Ailun H.
4/8/2025

The Ministry is a cute lil cafe close to North Capitol not too far from Judiciary Square metro station. I stopped by for an iced latte this past Friday since I had some spare time. The baristas...

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Stephanie C.
11/30/2024

Walked by to grab a coffee before heading to work. I opted for the Americano and it was tasty. Coffee was well-extracted and low acidity with hints of chocolate smell. Will come back for their...

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A'Yanna E.
7/19/2024

Cute and great vibes, but not appetizing nor worth my money in my opinion. I've never had such a terrible bacon egg & cheese sandwich. The elixir was truly a waste of money. The internet...

Thomas H.
11/3/2025

Just simply a great cup of coffee, good atmosphere nice muffin. The staff was very friendly. They even warmed up my muffin.

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