There is a Starbucks across the zoo that seems to be doing okay, though!

There is no crime in DC. You are crazy.

I think they also have access to the old Roma rear courtyard?

Why does it bother you so much that people are jumping? What harm does it do to you?

Hot take, pub transport should be free.

Wisconsin Ave maintains tons of good retail though. What are they doing over there we’re not doing in Cleveland Park?

There is Saku Saku which has a a small storefront next to where Al Volo was. They sell espresso drinks and Japanese/French pastries

lol

There’s been some renovations going on there and something is coming in there. Not sure what it is supposed to be though

They seem to be doing some construction on something in St. Arnold’s old space right now actually. No idea what it is going to be.

It would be hilarious how much someone jumping the gates bothers ypu people if it wasn't so pathetic

Haven't been over there in a while but if there isn't anything new in the former St. Arnold's (RIP) I feel like that would be a great place for a cafe/study spot.

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Last night when I was returning home from a wizards game, I witnessed an entire family close to about 10 family members just hop the gate at Fort Totten. They did this almost as though it was just the norm. I felt like the sucker for actually paying a fare.

It's no wonder Metro is struggling financially. People seem to think the Metro is a free service.

Build a bridge, and then get over it.

Just jump the gates like everyone else... only suckers pay for what the city is giving away for free.

Cars (with an assist with 'historic preservation' killed Cleveland Park. Cleveland park has so much going for it; 5 min from the central core of DC, on top a perfectly viable heavy rail subway line, and next to gorgeous parks and amenities. So why does retail die there?

It all comes down to the development of their retail core and the interaction with Connecticut Ave. CT Ave is one of 3-4 main thoroughfares that are essentially full-fleged 6 lane highways for MD commuters. Highways in cities are like drains; it sucks away retail investment and kills the streetscape. I don't feel safe crossing CT ave to get a coffee.

The assist is from historical preservation; we preserves things like parking lots over things like parks.

I don't get it. Are you asking for some type of help?

I think Firehook actually had a good business but closed due to the landlord raising the rent a ton. Another small coffee shop would probably do well.

Dolan is a Coffeeshop!

They’re still all via zoom, afaik, but hopefully will be back in person soon.

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You're welcome, https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/bodum-chambord-french-press/?pkey=s~french%20press~16&sbkey=default

There used to be a Starbucks where Cracked is. I feel like a neighborhood that can’t support a Starbucks can’t support any coffee shop, but maybe that’s too cynical a take. The Van Ness Starbucks is always busy and that’s definitely a quieter neighborhood.

Open one then. Be the solution you're asking for.