Best Starbucks in D.C.?

I've been a Starbucks addict since high school. My obsession is so well-known even that every member of my family on my Dad's side decided to get me a Starbucks gift card for Christmas this past year. And I am definitely NOT complaining. So you can imagine my overwhelming joy when my roommate informed me that there was a Starbucks just three blocks from our Capitol Hill apartment. I would have been pleased with just any Starbucks, anywhere to get my grande, non-fat, no whip mocha fix. But this particular Starbucks may just be the best Starbucks I have ever been to.

237 Penn Ave. Starbucks

It's located at 237 Pennsylvania Ave., at the corner of Penn Ave. and 3rd St. SE., just blocks from the Capitol.

My drinks have been made perfectly here nearly every single time (with the exception of one recent trip when there was much to much foam in my mocha, but no one's perfect every time). They also have a wide selection of food and snacks, particularly petite sweets. I'm a big fan of the new rocky road Cake Pops.

The best part of this Starbucks though, is the shop itself. Too often Starbucks are too small and lack that corner coffee house feel. This particular location doesn't have that problem. There is additional seating in a room set off from the cashier, with tall windows and bearable music playing. Even better, there is an upstairs. This is my favorite part of the shop. There is plenty of seating, including big, squishy chairs and couches. Also, a fireplace, wifi and plenty of outlets to plug in your laptop. This is typically a great place to get work done (unless a hoard of loud children has invaded, which happened once).

Rocky Road Cake Pops

Outside, on the first level, there's a fenced-in patio. Flanked by flower boxes, and there are umbrellas if you need them. This is where I'm sitting today, on a gorgeous 77 degree spring day, drinking a bright pink venti sweetened passion tea lemonade.

So, in conclusion, if you're looking for a good coffee drink, a good mini dessert, a good place to study, work, read or just relax, go to this Starbucks.