"Natives/Tourists/Passerby- Run, don't walk to the Lot 38 coffee shop! This must be your first pitstop in Navy Yard. Do yourself a favor and skip those gross burnt bean chains with sketchy customer service where you feel like you're interrupting them as they forget your order. IYKYK. Instead, head over to family-owned Lot 38, opened and operated by the sweetest folks who know the Navy Yard area well. Corner of L and 2nd SE on the same side of the street as the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott and across from the park. The espresso brews fresh and the coffee drinks are consistently a 10/10. Lot 38 has breakfast and pastry options, both breakfast and lunch sandwiches too if you need a bit more filling bite with your brew to start the day's adventure. One of the friendliest places, this shop is always hopping and a fun community atmosphere. Even when it's packed, there's not a long wait for drinks or food. If you come by long enough they start to know your name and drink order. Good place to pop by, a nice (CLEAN!) place to meet up with your friends, or come by for a tea or coffee pick-me-up at the tables upstairs. Start your day's adventure the best way at Lot 38 :)"

"Such a cute spot! Almost hidden and the location is a little awkward but it has such a nice sitting area upstairs and the coffee is great. The staff was a little rude but when there was a mistake in our order the barista remade it right away! I would definitely recommend this place over places like The Compass, coffee is so much better and the place is not nearly as busy."

"The owners of Lot 38 are so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast sandwiches are so good, we keep coming back here whenever we’re in the area now that we don’t live here anymore. SEG is to go to."

"Great spot for coffee and a quick breakfast. The coffee I tried were perfect blends and not too pricey. The service was fast and the food and drink piping hot."

"They still have the best cappucino in DC. It's absolutely perfect! Not too hot, right espresso-milk-foam balance, flavor profile excellent, and they added almond croissants. It's also a nice place to get some work done. I always appreciate the environment. The prices and parking are the biggest drawbacks. I mean the coffee here is quite a bit pricey. But it's DC, they have to survive and thrive in a changing landscape. The value offered for the price makes it worth it. Just make sure you park where you can see your car, meter maids fly around to give tickets, and at $100 a ticket, this could be the most expensive coffee you ever had."