TRYST

Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, in downtown Washington D.C., lies a one-of-a-kind café called Tryst that boasts the tagline “no corporate coffee, no matching silverware”. As a first time customer, I was in awe how the unique individuals that filled the room shaped and inspired the shop. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come and go as they please; take your coffee and pastry to-go or stay for an hour…or ten (yes they really do have regulars that come to work there all day.)

For the customers that choose to stay and enjoy the relaxing ambiance, they may sit anywhere they like and a waitress will serve them. The seating options range from high-tops next to the floor length window to antique, recycled couches and chairs. Since no couches or chairs were open, I sat at a wooden booth and table set along the far wall.

The menu contains classic brunch essentials, lunch bites, dessert and even specialty hand crafted cocktails. Starting at 10AM Tryst is a fully functioning bar, which means if you really are compelled to order a beer or cocktail with your breakfast, you may do so (no judgement).

To drink I ordered an iced Mexican coffee, per recommendation from my waitress. For those who aren’t familiar, Mexican coffee is coffee that is brewed with chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla (aka deliciousness). The other "summer treat" drink that was featured on the menu was a Thai iced tea, which sounded equally as appetizing.

During the summer I’m rarely in the mood for a heavy breakfast, so I opted for a fruit and granola parfait. Some other notable eats from the menu were: jalepeno corn bread waffle, strawberry and brie crostini, classic cheese board, and standard sandwiches and salads. Tryst has been one of my favorite places that I’ve visited in D.C., so far. Grab brunch before work or a few drinks after a long day of touring the monuments, regardless Tryst is a must see with its comforting atmosphere and delicious eats.

~ XOXO Katherine