Bitty & Beau’s Coffee

you can tell a lot about a coffee shop from how the barista handles your order at 7:30am. at bitty & beau's on m street, they actually listen. not the glazed-eye nod you get at chains, but genuine attention to whether you want that cortado extra hot or if today feels like a single origin morning. the 4.7 rating from nearly 200 reviews isn't accident. it's what happens when someone gives a damn about what goes in your cup. georgetown gets plenty of coffee tourists, but this place draws the kind of regulars who know each other's usual orders. the steam wand hisses with purpose here, not just noise. small spaces can feel cramped or cozy. this one chose cozy. when your hands wrap around that ceramic mug and the first sip hits just right, you remember why independent shops matter. chains sell caffeine. places like this sell mornings worth…