The Roasted Boon Co.

the regulars know something the rest of dupont circle hasn't figured out yet. walking past 1018 rhode island avenue, you might miss the roasted boon co. entirely if you're hunting for another starbucks clone. mistake. inside, they're pulling shots with the kind of attention that makes you pause mid-conversation. the barista adjusts grind settings between orders, tastes each espresso before it hits your cup. small plates arrive alongside your cortado, actual food that pairs thoughtfully with coffee instead of competing with it. vegan options that don't taste like compromise. breakfast pastries that crumble just right. this is why the same faces show up tuesday mornings and saturday afternoons. not because it's convenient or cheap, but because someone here gives a damn about what ends up in front of you. the google reviews tell part of the story, 4.2 stars from people who actually drink coffee, not just instagram it. the…