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Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
Plaza, Art Museum, and Art Gallery
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
"... place to meet up with friends or find a quiet place to surf the web on..."(2 Tips)
"The apple pie and espresso at illy cafe was awesome."(6 Tips)
"Stunning calm and gorgeous!"(3 Tips)
"Free WiFi is good, but why do they block IMAP and SMTP?"(2 Tips)
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Roshan SadananiJanuary 5, 2016One of my favorite spaces in DC. You can bring your own food / drink, and the cafe is really convenient. The large marble slabs are awesome for napping or sprawling while reading
Ben FortneyAugust 19, 2014Rain or shine, this just might be the best lunch spot in the neighborhood. Quiet, air conditioned, Wi-Fi, and "outdoor seating." Brown bag it or buy something from the cafe.Upvoted Jan 31
A great air-conditioned and daylit space for hot or lousy weather. Big marble bench/planters you can climb on and tables and chairs. A pricy but good cafe, and a sometimes-on splash fountain.
KarenDecember 19, 2021Absolutely stunning courtyard, with beautiful decor during the winter season, and floor-set water fountains.
Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014This place is pretty cool and makes a great lunch spot. Bring some Shake Shack or Shophouse and grab a seat anywhere. Great place to bring visitors.- Yasaman MahdianJuly 19, 2019Stunning calm and gorgeous! Great place to sit and chill and have a bite.
Best place to have a picnic lunch when it's freezing outside. It can feel just a bit like spring again.
I love this courtyard as a study space! If your laptop runs out of battery there are a few tables on the 3rd floor and one has outlets.
Chris R (thechristophe)December 22, 2016Great for sitting and relaxing. Good place for catching up with friends.
Definitely check out the Take 5 events during the summer. Great jazz, good people watching, and good vibe.- Kelli AndersonApril 27, 2010Have some desert the lemon tarts are tasty! The courtyard is a great place to meet up with friends or find a quiet place to surf the web on their free WiFi. Read more
One of my DC happy places, for sure. Wonderful oasis in any extreme weather!
This is one of my favorite indoor lunch spots in the city! Gets crowded quickly, so come early! Bring your own food... the cafe food is meh and overly priced.- Although it looks like the place has no power outlets, you can find them under some of the removable panels set into the floor.
Danger: Don't let your kids run through the fountains. It's slippery. I saw one kid fall backwards and smack his head.
- Free WiFi is good, but why do they block IMAP and SMTP? E-mail is kind of a basic part of the Internet.
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Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
800 F St NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
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- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
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Outdoor Seating
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- 7.4
"This glass-enclosed space is a best kept lunch spot in DC. You can bring your own lunch (that cafe is overpriced!), enjoy some quiet people watching, then take in world class art on your way out."
Capital Spice - 8.1
"The art but apart from that beautiful architecture!"
Deanna Mew 
"A rich collection of American art. On Tuesday afternoons the library staff hosts a drawing club."
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