Worth a detour
Swing's Coffee Roastery
Alexandria · Del Ray, United States
Why it’s on the route
Swing's, a DC coffee company dating to 1916, opened its Del Ray roastery on East Monroe Avenue in 2013 and roasts small batches there daily. The coffee bar serves drip, pour-over and classic espresso drinks with baked goods, and the roastery runs free cupping labs; Eater DC included it among its best coffee shops around DC in 2026.
At a glance
| Address | 501 E Monroe Ave |
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| Google rating | ★ 4.6 (852 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |