Tryst Coffeehouse, Bar & Lounge

Tryst stands in the center of the nation’s capital, in stark contrast to the suburban culture and coffee chains that proliferate the country. No, our silverware doesn’t always match, and we don’t have 75 different kinds of pre-made caramel-nilla-frapp-a-ccino-supremas or 64 flavored vodka martinis. What we do have is outstanding, specialty coffee, craft cocktails and a commitment to being the...

Tryst's chai latte is particularly loved--and is served with a couple of animal crackers on the plate beside it.

In the true spirit of blogging, the coffee shop’s Web site features an "I Saw You at Tryst" section--like Craigslist's "Missed Connections"--on which shy, love-struck diners can try to connect with those who caught their eye.

Perhaps D.C.'s most famous blogger hangout, Adams Morgan's Tryst serves up food, coffee and cocktails to an always-packed crowd. It's the kind of place you'd expect to find near a college campus in...

This comfortable Adams-Morgan hangout caters to the wide range of ages found in the neighborhood, offering coffee, light fare and a full-service bar. Attractive and interesting artwork by local artists hangs on the walls. At night, the easy-going daytime atmosphere transforms into a livelier social scene. The menu is simple, but good. There are appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts.