Compass Coffee

Inspired by their experiences of coming together with fellow Marines over coffee during the Afghanistan war, two young vets decided to open a third-wave coffee shop and roastery. Now the industrial-chic Shaw café is the place to score a creative coffee drink in the capital.

PRO TIP: Off-brand drinks are the name of the game at Compass: For a caffeine kick in the pants, sip on an Espresso Cola, an unholy combination of Mexican Coca-Cola and two shots of espresso. Another must-try: The Nutella mocha. Yes, Nutella.

THE DETAILS: Open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Alex Lau