keyjan t1_jdpajtu wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:56 AM

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Oh weekends, yes. Where are you coming from? Not every station has parking.

GloomyPapaya t1_jdpa8ds wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:54 AM

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I visit cafes a lot too and also haven’t noticed it being a major issue. Usually if I’m struggling to find a seat at a spot that has a lot of seating it’s because people are sitting around chatting, not working or (GOD FORBID) reading

NYVlone t1_jdpa7dk wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:53 AM

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Do they have free parking?

Psychological_Cry721 t1_jdpa6zs wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:53 AM

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Glad we took the metro and walked today instead of driving

NYVlone t1_jdpa4sj wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:53 AM

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Okay!

GloomyPapaya t1_jdpa1m5 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:52 AM

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Exactly. Sitting down to read a book while you eat & drink is no worse than people scrolling on their phone and not near the issue as people camped out on a laptop. All cafes becoming takeout only would suck.

Scooney92 t1_jdpa0y9 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:52 AM

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At the Metro station and ride the train in!

johnbrownbody t1_jdp9xko wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:51 AM

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Use public transportation.

keyjan t1_jdp9ryw wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:50 AM

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You'll need to leave 2 hours before you plan on being there. One of the weather reports on tv tonight was using a view of the tidal basin and the traffic that had been sitting there for two hours as background.

Take the train.

GloomyPapaya t1_jdp9ovu wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:49 AM

Reply to comment by MoreCleverUserName in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378

Good god. You’re intentionally taking the word “public” so literally just to dispute their sentence. Sub in “third” for public. This person did not indicate they are trying to “camp out all day with a book.” The book seems to be a side thought for them because they’re trying to explore and enjoy all the cafes in the city. Regardless, cafes have alwaysssss been used by people who read books, newspapers, and magazines. They’re not camping out like WFHers.

It sucks that we do not have more indoor third spaces. And no, I do not want to go eat a pastry in a quiet library. I love libraries, but it’s a complete different vibe.

[deleted] t1_jdp9ndg wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:49 AM

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kirksy_jenkins45 t1_jdp9knq wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:48 AM

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Buffalo & Bergen. Seating inside and out, free WiFi and great sandwiches

Savageride t1_jdp9jns wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:48 AM

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At the metro station you choose

Savageride t1_jdp9h91 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:47 AM

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It will take you that long just to find parking lol

NYVlone t1_jdp97wm wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:45 AM

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If I metro from MD where can I park my vehicle?

[deleted] OP t1_jdp96fn wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:45 AM

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solidrecommendations t1_jdp8w6r wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:42 AM

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At home

qwerkle_the_cat t1_jdp8ca3 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:38 AM

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Silver spring and metro in

Inevitable_Force_822 t1_jdp8379 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:36 AM

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It's in Silver Spring, outside DC itself, but my partner and I love Kaldi's. It has a full breakfast menu, so it may be that it gets around the zoning laws mentioned in an earlier post. It does get crowded on weekends, but there is lots of seating, and we go right when it opens and there's plenty of space.