Emissary is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

1. Emissary

8.3
2032 P St NW (at 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Northwest Washington · 36 tips and reviews

GonzaloGonzalo: Delicious coffee. Small but very tasty breakfast menu. Very cozy.

Valentina G.Valentina Giménez: Best avocado toast in town! Plus great coffee from Counter Culture, very cozy european style and friendly service. My favorite place in Dupont Circle!

Lily E.Lily Elsner: Juice cocktails, coffee, and inventive bites are incredible here. Perfect for dates, semi-professional meetings (think grad school), and cozy ambiance

Potter's House is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

2. Potter's House

8.6
1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 19 tips and reviews

Julia L.Julia Lord Nickle: Spacious but cozy. Good coffee and a nice atmosphere.

Kaz K.Kaz K.: Great, cozy cafe with nice coffee. Also a great selection of books and gifts. Hard to find seats, though. No wifi on weekends during brunch (aka sat/sun until 2PM)

Tom M.Tom Maxwell: Cozy coffee lounch w/ ample seating & fast wifi; conducive to getting laptop work done. Care in the prep of coffee.

The Dabney is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

3. The Dabney

8.8
122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 35 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Bernstein: Very warm and cozy ambience and is great for a date. Every dish we had was interesting and delicious. Try to sit near the open kitchen.

Yoomi L.Yoomi Lee: The menu changes, but get anything hearth-roasted. We had the hearth roasted vegetables and they were amazing! Service was great, dining room is cozy and it was a perfect special occasion dinner.

Danielle D.Danielle DaSilva: Favorite date spot! The menu changes every day! Hidden back in Blagden Alley; has a really amazing, cozy atmosphere.

Chez Billy Sud is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

4. Chez Billy Sud

8.9
1039 31st St NW (at Water St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 21 tips and reviews

JiyoungJiyoung: Cozy restaurant. Small menu for brunch but delicious food.

Debra R.Debra Rafferty: King salmon over creamy smoked tomato sauce. Really fresh, tender salad. Warm months outdoor seating is charming, romantic and cozy indoor space for cooler weather

Stephen E.Stephen Erusiafe: Cozy, nice for conversation

Tabard Inn is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

5. Tabard Inn

8.7
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Adrienne R.Adrienne Ray: Delicious food and cozy atmosphere! Looking forward to going back.

Andrey B.Andrey Bachvarov: A fantastic gastronomic journey to this small, stylish and very cozy hotel. Brunch opens at 10.30, if you want a table make sure you have reserved way in advance! Sunday brunch was PACKED! And GOOD!

Sandra R.Sandra Rubinchik: Cozy, classy spot for a special occasion.

Blues Alley is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

6. Blues Alley

8.3
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Jazz and Blues Venue · Georgetown · 49 tips and reviews

lauren s.lauren shipton: Check out bluesalley.com for their performance schedule, amazing for an intimate dinner date Read more.

Johnika D.Johnika D: Cozy venue. Came for Syleena Johnson. Stay away from the food or use your $12 food min wisely. I sent the Spinach Dip back--soupy. The Gumbo was edible. I'll grab something to eat on my way home.

David M.David Matthew Gaüer: This place is great! Not about the food though... experience good artist in a relaxed intimate environment!

Iron Gate is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

7. Iron Gate

8.7
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 tips and reviews

Kevin A.Kevin Anderson: Bar is great but the restaurant is so cozy near the fireplace. Great hidden gem!

BilalBilal: A really cool and intimate place to take your bae or baes.

Grant D.Grant Dashwood: Cozy little place... small and family style sharing plates makes it ideal for a couple or a group. Outside patio is great too (heaters and rugs essential in winter).

McClellan's Retreat is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

8. McClellan's Retreat

8.8
2031 Florida Ave NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Kalorama · 22 tips and reviews

Phil W.Phil Watson: Good happy hour, cozy environs, and well-crafted cocktails. Try the Barren Hill!

MelodyMelody: Lovely, cozy atmosphere. Cocktails are tasty; particularly loved their Old Fashioned and Pepperbox.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Cashew nuts with rosemary are a great nar snack that pair well with the whiskey cocktails here.

Rose's Luxury is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

9. Rose's Luxury

9.2
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Rose's Luxury is chef Aaron Silverman's white-hot local debut, serving dishes like popcorn soup and fennel-stuffed gnocchi. It all takes place in a cozy space on Barracks Row.

David W.David Wilder: There's usually a waiting list – even for seats at the bar, so grab a drink and try the couch on the second floor for a cozy way to spend the time.

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: Absolutely fantastic meal. Terrific wine selection, cozy intimate vibes with great service. We loved the pork & lycee salad, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass & fusilli

Lapis is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

10. Lapis

9.1
1847 Columbia Rd NW (at Mintwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Afghan Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 40 tips and reviews

Abby E.Abby Eggers: Cozy atmosphere. This would be a nice date spot. On the pricey side, but worth every penny. Some pretty spicy and delicious food!

Danielle D.Danielle DaSilva: One of the best and most unique meals I've had in DC. 90% of the menu is vegetarian or can easily be made vegan. Restaurant is small, but cozy.

L.A. L.L.A. Loehr: Small intimate setting, can get noisy but a cool ambiance.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

11. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.1
924 Blagden Alley NW (btwn M, N, 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 130 tips and reviews

Ben D.Ben Drucker: Unusual but cozy spot. Bring a book and hang out on a winter evening.

Javier M.Javier Munoz: What a cozy coffee shop:) great unique selection

Maximum B.Maximum Burger: Great Americano and friendly service. Pretty cozy vibe, and very cool that it’s in an REI

Tryst is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

12. Tryst

8.4
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 299 tips and reviews

SoxinlySoxinly: Gourmet coffee + full bar + delicious food + cozy atmosphere + open late = my favorite place!

Sally R.Sally R.: Cozy couches and coffee.

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Coffee bar by day where you can hang out with your laptop. Bar bar by night where you can hang out with your friends. Cool and cozy doesn’t get better than this. Read more.

Obelisk is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

13. Obelisk

8.3
2029 P St NW (btwn 20th & 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 16 tips and reviews

BB M.BB Madiloggovit: Awesome Italian in DC with a cozy place of only 11 tables.. Too much food in one course for me though

Re W.Re Wind: This place is intimate, small and cozy. Serve 5 course meal. Taste is astounding!

Washington PostWashington Post: *** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the lobster with shaved artichokes.) http://wapo.st/p4oJKa

Morris is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

14. Morris

8.7
1020 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Mount Vernon Square · 10 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Morris is the perfect place to go for cocktails with your girlfriends—the space is absolutely adorable. It’s also cozy enough for after dinner drinks with your boyfriend—and a great choice for a date. Read more.

Sarah I.Sarah I: Unique cocktails and wonderful service! 🍸 Love the intimate, cool vibe

Caroline S.Caroline Schulweis: Funky mod decor and fancy cocktails - great spot for a date.

The Red Hen is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Washington.

15. The Red Hen

9.3
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews

Lauren H.Lauren Hughes: Delicious pasta, helpful staff, cozy space. Topped off with a great wine selection. I hope to come again.

Ilona d.Ilona de Heusch: Cozy, romantic. Try the Cauliflower. So so good

olivier P.olivier PEYRE: "You’ll linger over bowls of pillowy ricotta cavatelli folded with shredded lamb and bacon, or silky, squid-ink paccheri tossed with tender calamari rings and meaty chickpeas." FR