A Dozen Places Where Coffee Is $2 or Less

A dozen places where caffeine doesn't exceed $2.

by Ross Perkins Jul 13, 2015, 12:15pm EDT

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by Ross Perkins Jul 13, 2015, 12:15pm EDT

A cup of coffee can be solely utilitarian. It's part of many morning rituals and gets the day going and give workers the energy (slash courage) needed to head into the office. But that burst of caffeine shouldn't require breaking a $5 bill. Fortunately, there are at least a dozen spots where two George Washingtons is all it takes to get a morning caffeine fix. And some of these cafes offer quite fancy coffee options, but there are deals to be had. Just make sure to bring a few coins for a tip.

Bakers & Baristas

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In Chinatown, Bakers & Baristas serves a 12 oz. coffee for $1.90 and 8 oz. for $1.65.[Photo: Facebook]

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501 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

(202) 347-7893

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Chinatown Coffee Company

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One of Chinatown Coffee Company's most affordable menu items is $1.82 for an 8 oz. coffee.[Photo: Facebook]

475 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

(202) 559-7656

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Extra Perks Coffee Shop

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822 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 706-5886

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Flying Fish Coffee and Tea

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In Mt. Pleasant, Flying Fish has 8 oz of hot coffee for only $2.[Photo: Facebook]

3064 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

(202) 299-0141

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Habit

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The new Australian-stylle coffee shop inside Mt. Pleasant's Filipino restaurant Purple Patch serves M.E. Swing Coffee starting at $1.80.[Photo: Facebook]

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3155 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010

Illy Caffè

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1143 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 775-0800

Love 'n Faith Community Cafe

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For less than $2, you can score drip coffee on 14th Street at this coffee shop that's also an ice cream parlor. It's kind of like finding a unicorn.[Photo: Facebook]

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2424 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

(202) 299-0704

Maketto

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The love boat espresso from Vigilante in the upstairs cafe is $2.[Photo: Facebook]

1351 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

(202) 838-9972

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Mia's Coffeehouse

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It may not be a lot, but the espresso packs a punch and is only $2 at the newest coffee shop in Capitol Hill's Hill East neighborhood. They're working with Irving Farm Roasters for their coffee.[Photo: Facebook]