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Open City at the National Cathedral is a cafe where locals and visitors alike gather to share a table and enjoy thoughtfully crafted fare.
  • Open City @ The National Cathedral

Cozy restaurant interior with wooden tables and warm lighting

Open City at the National Cathedral

3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC
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Featured Items

  • Iced Latte

    One Part Espresso, Four Parts Milk
    $5.50
  • Latte

    One Part Espresso, Four Parts Milk.
    $5.25+
  • Breakfast Wrap

    egg, cheddar cheese, sweet potato, black beans, spinach, and Chipotle aioli pressed in a flour tortilla with a side of fruit
    $13.00

Coffee & Beverages

Classic Coffees

  • Tryst House Blend

    Tryst House Medium Blend by Open Seas Coffee Roasters
    $3.50+
  • Iced Tryst House Blend

    Tryst House Medium Blend Roasted by Open Seas Roasters
    $4.00
  • Latte

    One Part Espresso, Four Parts Milk.
    $5.25+
  • Iced Latte

    One Part Espresso, Four Parts Milk
    $5.50
  • Chai Latte

    Cinnamon, Honey, Ginger, and Black Tea Powder Steamed with Milk.
    $4.75+
  • Iced Chai Latte

    Chai with Honey, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Steamed Milk
    $5.50
  • Dirty Chai

    Spiced Chai with Honey, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, a Double Shot of Espresso, and Steamed Milk.
    $6.00+
  • Iced Dirty Chai

    Chai with Honey, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, Espresso, and Steamed Milk
    $6.50
  • Dirty Matcha

    A Double Shot of Espresso in our Matcha Latte made from Japanese Green Tea Powder, Honey, and Milk.
    $6.25+
  • Iced Dirty Matcha

    Matcha Green Tea Blended with Milk, Honey and a Shot of Espresso
    $6.75
  • Cappuccino

    One Third Espresso, Two Thirds Milk Foam
    $5.35+
  • Iced Cappuccino

    One Third Espresso, Two Thirds Milk Foam
    $5.50
  • Mocha

    Classic Latte with House Made Chocolate Syrup.
    $6.25+
  • Iced Mocha

    Espresso Mixed with Chocolate, Made into a Latte
    $6.50
  • Flat White

    Espresso mixed with Steam Milk without Foam.
    $5.35+
  • Iced Flat White

    Double Shot Espresso with Steamed Milk & Micro-Foam
    $5.50
  • Americano

    Hot Water Topped with Espresso
    $3.50+
  • Iced Americano

    Hot Water Topped with Espresso Served Over Ice
    $4.00
  • Cold Brew

    Dark Roast Coffee Steeped Overnight in Cold Water for a Smooth, Full Flavored Iced Coffee. Add Sweet Cold Foam for a Smooth, Rich, and Sweet Addition.
    $5.85
  • Cafe au Lait

    Our House Drip Coffee topped with Steamed Milk.
    $3.75+
  • Red Eye

    Our House Drip Coffee topped with a Single Shot of Espresso.
    $4.75+
  • Espresso

    Double Shot of Our Captains Choice Espresso Blend
    $2.60+
  • Macchiato

    Double Espresso Topped with a Spoonful of Milk Foam
    $4.00
  • Cortado

    Equal Parts Espresso and Steamed Milk
    $4.85
  • Cuban Coffee

    Espresso Frothed with Sugar, Topped with Steamed Milk and Milk Foam
    $4.85+

House Favorites

  • London Fog

    Lightly sweetened earl grey tea, steamed milk and vanilla.
    $4.50
  • Hot Chocolate

    Housemade chocolate syrup and steamed milk.
    $3.75+
  • Matcha Latte

    Concentrated green tea, steamed milk and honey.
    $5.00+
  • Iced Matcha latte

    Concentrated green tea, steamed milk and honey.
    $5.50

Hot & Iced Tea

  • Bard's Tempest

    Certified Organic Black Tea Grown in the Dimbula Region of Western Sri Lanka
    $3.75
  • Earl Grey

    Organic Earl Grey Tea
    $3.75
  • Chun Mee Green

    Full-bodied Green Tea with a Light, Lingering Sweetness and a Bit of Refreshing Astringency.
    $3.75
  • Bishop's Garden Herbal

    Dried Flowers, Peppermint and Rooibos
    $3.75
  • Chaucer's Cup Herbal

    Apple, Cinnamon, and Hibiscus
    $3.75
  • Morrocan Mint

    $3.75+
  • Chai Wallah

    $3.75+
  • Iced Black Tea

    Iced Earl Grey Tea.
    $3.75
  • Iced Green Tea

    Iced Fiji Green Tea.
    $3.75
  • Iced Bishop Garden

    Iced Bishop's Garden Herbal Tea.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.75

Juice, Soda & Milk

  • Fountain Soda

    $3.75
  • Bottled Water

    $2.00
  • Orange Juice

    $4.00
  • La Croix

    $3.00
  • Lemonade

    $4.00
  • Milk

    $3.00
  • Chocolate Milk

    $3.50
  • Apple Juice

    $4.00

Coffee & Tea by the Bag

  • Tryst Blend Bulk Coffee

    Our House Blend Coffee with Notes of Caramel, Swiss Chocolate, and All Spice sourced from Open Seas Roasters.
    $10.00+
  • Tryst Espresso Bulk Coffee

    Our Espresso Blend with Molasses, Almond, Citrus, and Earthy Notes sourced from Open Seas Roasters.
    $10.00+
  • Tryst Decaf Bulk Coffee

    Our Decaf Coffee with Caramel, Toffee Pecan, and Vanilla Notes sourced from Open Seas Roasters.
    $10.00+
  • SerendipiTea Bulk Tea

    Two ounces of SerendipiTea Loose Leaf Tea.
    $6.00+

Breakfast & Lunch

Bakery

  • Butter Croissant

    Flakey Butter Croissant
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Chocolate Croissant

    Flakey Buttery Croissant with Chocolate
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.75
  • Spinach & Ricotta Croissant

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Buttermilk Biscuit

    Served with Butter
    $4.50
  • Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits

    Savory, Cheesy, and Buttery Biscuit
    $4.75
  • Cinnamon Roll

    $5.75
  • Fudge Brownie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Breakfast Bar

    Granola Bar with Nuts, Seeds, Chocolate Chips, and Dried Cranberries.
    $5.00
  • Banana Bread

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    $3.50
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

    $3.50
  • Banana Nut Muffin (Vegan)

    Vegan
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Chocolate Muffin (GF)

    Gluten Free Chocolate Muffin
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Blueberry Muffin

    Lots of Blueberries!
    $4.50
  • Lemon Poppy Muffin

    $4.50

All Day Breakfast

  • Classic Waffle

    Syrup, butter, and powdered sugar.
    $9.00
  • Yogurt Parfait

    Yogurt, fresh berries and housemade granola.
    $10.00
  • Chia Pudding

    Chia seeds, almond milk, housemade granola and fresh berries.
    $11.00
  • Avocado Toast

    sliced avocado, hardboiled egg, feta cheese and pickled red with everything bagel seasoning on sourdough.
    $15.00
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel

    Everything Bullfrog bagel, smoked salmon, lemon-caper cream cheese, tomato, chives and pickled red onion.
    $15.00
  • Egg & Cheese Biscuit

    Scrambled eggs, white cheddar on buttermilk biscuit.
    $7.00
  • Bullfrog Bagel

    Choice of plain, Asiago, sesame, everything or cinnamon raisin.
    $5.00
  • Breakfast Wrap

    egg, cheddar cheese, sweet potato, black beans, spinach, and Chipotle aioli pressed in a flour tortilla with a side of fruit
    $13.00
  • Turkey Veggie Supreme Quiche

    turkey, mushroom, red pepper, eggs, and cream cheese
    $12.00
  • Mushroom, Asparagus & Goat Cheese Quiche (V)

    $12.00

Lunch & Beyond

  • Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

    White cheddar on challah, served with a cup of our tomato basil soup.
    $14.00
  • Turkey Club

    Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, bacon, garlic aioli on wheat with housemade chips.
    $15.00
  • Classic BLT

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on sourdough with housemade chips.
    $14.00
  • Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

    Peppers, onions, cheddar, sour cream and pico de gallo.
    $14.00
  • Tuna Salad Sandwhich

    Red pepper, red onion, celery, lettuce, tomato on toasted wheat with housemade chips.
    $13.00
  • Chicken Caesar Wrap

    romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, brioche crouton, Caesar dressing served on spinach wrap with housemade chips.
    $15.00
  • Mediterranean Tuna Salad

    Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, red onion and lemon dressing.
    $12.00
  • Classic Caesar

    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons with Caesar dressing.
    $7.00+
  • Garden Salad

    Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato with lemon dressing.
    $7.00+
  • Open City Bowl

    Curried chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, pickled red onion, arugula and avocado with a creamy cashew dressing.
    $14.00
  • Soup du Jour

    Chef's Selection
    $5.00+
  • Tomato Basil Soup

    $4.00+

Desserts & Treats

  • Carrot Cake

    Triple Layered Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
    $8.00
  • Pumpkin Pie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.75

a la Carte

  • Side of Chips

    Homemade Potato Chips.
    $2.00
  • Side of Toast

    A slice of toasted bread.
    $2.00
  • Side of Croutons

    Side of Black Pepper Croutons.
    $0.95
  • Side Of Granola

    $2.50
  • Side Sour Cream

    $0.25
  • Side Scrambled Egg

    $1.75
  • Side Grilled Chicken

    $6.50
  • Side Smoked Salmon

    $8.50
  • Spreads

  • Side of Bacon

    $3.00
  • Side of Turkey Sausage

    $3.00
  • Side of Strawberries

    $1.50
  • Side of Blueberries

    $1.50
  • Banana

    $1.50
  • Hard-Boiled Egg Side

    $0.75
  • Fruit Cup

    $3.95

Frozen Treats

Frappes

  • Cappuccino Frappe

    Double Shot of Espresso Blended with Milk and Ice.
    $6.50
  • Mocha Frappe

    Double Shot of Espresso Blended with Chocolate Syrup, Milk, and Ice.
    $6.50
  • Chai Frappe

    Chai Latte Blended with Ice.
    $6.50
  • Dirty Chai Frappe

    Chai Latte Blended with a Double Shot of Espresso and Ice.
    $6.50

Smoothies

  • Strawberry Banana

    Strawberry, Banana, Yogurt, Whole Milk (V)
    $8.00
  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Puree, Greek Yogurt, Whole Milk (V)
    $8.00
  • Green Garden

    Kale, Banana, Apple Cider, Mango, Cream of Coconut, Pineapple (VV)
    $8.00

Merchandise

  • TTC DC Map Travel Mug

    $15.00

Open City @ The National Cathedral Location and Ordering Hours

(202) 965-7670
3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
Open now • Closes at 5:45PM
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