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Urban Roast, Washington, District of Columbia

Urban Roast

3.6
3.6
2221 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 248 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Charming
Urban Roast is a family-owned cafe and cocktail bar that offers gourmet coffees, specialty alcoholic beverages, and a wide variety of contemporary shared plates. Whether you’re grabbing a drink after work with colleagues, having a cozy Sunday brunch by our outdoor fire pits, or sharing some delicious appetizers with friends before an event at the Capital One Arena (located right across the street!) – Urban Roast has you covered. Come enjoy a comfortable, community-friendly atmosphere with appetizing food, endless drink options, and an ambiance always matched with the decor of the season.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (771) 333-5051
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For catering, message us at https://urbanroastdc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    To inquire about private events, email us at info@urbanroastdc.com
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available all day.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Gallery Place less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Urban Roast dazzles with its "amazing ambience" and "beautiful decor," making it a top spot for Instagram-worthy photos. While the food receives mixed reviews, the cocktails are praised as "the absolute best" and "delicious." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" service, especially during events. Perfect for drinks and vibes!

2,221 Reviews
  1. Genie

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance and decorations are beautiful but once you get to the table it's sticky and compact. Terrible food and drinks, especially for the price. It's very underwhelming once you see it. The server barely checked on us and I was embarrassed I brought my friend here for her birthday when she came all the way from California. When I mentioned it to the server she was really condescending and rude and said we can't talk to the manager and she was the lead server so what she says is what we get. The tables next to us were also complaining about their food. It was just overall not a pleasant time. I'm never going back there

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  2. Emily

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas decor but was SO loud. Food was decent but overpriced. Service was ok, just super busy.

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  3. Angelica

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was good. QR code at the table did not sync to our phones so we initially resorted to order from the wrong menu online but the waitress was nice enough to assist. The lavender lemonade was perfection. Salmon was cooked perfectly and garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. My daughter enjoyed her lamb chops as well. Always beautiful ambiance at Christmas time.

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  4. Lauren

    Wilmington

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The decorations were beautiful but the wait time was terrible. We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation and then proceeded to wait another 30 minutes to be sat. The atmosphere and cocktails were great they over committed on reservations and the wait time was ridiculous. It was a cool experience but given the wait times I would not recommend.

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  5. Alexis

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    drinks and atmosphere are both nice! made reservations but still had to wait 35+ minutes to be seated. food was below average.

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  6. Raquel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservations 3 weeks prior to coming to this establishment so I was super excited. When I got there it was overpacked and there was a 20-25 minutes wait to still be sat even though I showed up on time. I was put on a wait list to receive a text when my table was ready. Had to sit in the cold outside since there was no room in the building…. Long story short I never got text & never got to in. There were a ton people waiting around and mad at how disorganized it was. From what I could see the entrance was nice at least .

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  7. Kelly

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited over an hour for a table despite having reservations at 3:45 pm. Server never checked on us and food didn't come out together. Three of my part had finished their meal before three others got their main course.

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  8. Kristina

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the decor. Drinks were delicious!!! Very crowded and can tell the wait staff was a lil overwhelmed but our waitress was very friendly. The food was just OK. We probably should hv stuck with typical bar food (burgers and fries). I'd come here just for the decor (pics) and drinks and eat elsewhere.

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  9. Rachel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the Christmas Coffee Flight which came with peppermint, marshmallow, and gingerbread coffee. The coffee flight was $30 and came with three small shot-glass sized cups of coffee. The coffee was amazing, but the price vs. quantity ratio upset me and I will not order again. I also ordered the breakfast platter with over easy eggs and turkey bacon. This was very delicious and I enjoyed it very much.

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  10. Laura

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not impressed. Service was horrible, got seated about an hour after our reservation. The attention was just disappointing. Food nothing special. Drinks were great, felt more like a decorated college pub.

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FAQs

Urban Roast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (771) 333-5051.

Urban Roast is rated 3.6 stars by 2221 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 248 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Urban Roast

916 G St NW Ste C-1, Washington, District of Columbia 20001-4571

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available all day.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Gallery Place less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (771) 333-5051
  • Catering
    For catering, message us at https://urbanroastdc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    To inquire about private events, email us at info@urbanroastdc.com
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