What to order at Big Bear Cafe

Signature drink
Single-origin drip
Editor tip
The Sunday market sets up on the corner from 09:00 May through October; the cafe takes morning takeaway off-market.
CuisineCafé
Price$
HoursMon-Tue 08:00-15:00, Wed-Sun 08:00-21:00
Signature drinkSingle-origin drip
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Address: 1700 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington DC

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