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 at the National Cathedral
Coffee & Beverages
Seasonal Offerings
- Chai'der
chai walla tea, hot apple cider.
$5.00 - Mulled Apple Cider
Chaucer's Cup tea, hot apple cider.
$5.00 - Speculoos Cookie Late
espresso, cookie butter syrup, cinnamon, steamed milk.
$5.60 - Amaretto Mocha
espresso, Amaretto syrup, chocolate, steamed milk.
$5.60 - Peppermint Hot Chocolate
peppermint syrup, chocolate, steamed milk.
$5.00 - Ginger Beer Iced Matcha
Concentrated green tea, ginger beer.
$6.00
Classic Coffees
- Tryst House Blend
Tryst House Medium Blend by Open Seas Coffee Roasters
$3.35 - Iced Tryst House Blend
Tryst House Medium Blend Roasted by Open Seas Roasters
$3.85 - Latte
One Part Espresso, Four Parts Milk.
$4.85 - Iced Latte
One Part Espresso, Four Parts Milk
$5.35 - Chai Latte
Cinnamon, Honey, Ginger, and Black Tea Powder Steamed with Milk.
$4.60 - Iced Chai Latte
Chai with Honey, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Steamed Milk
$5.35 - Dirty Chai
Spiced Chai with Honey, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, a Double Shot of Espresso, and Steamed Milk.
$5.60 - Iced Dirty Chai
Chai with Honey, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, Espresso, and Steamed Milk
$6.35 - Dirty Matcha
A Double Shot of Espresso in our Matcha Latte made from Japanese Green Tea Powder, Honey, and Milk.
$6.10 - Iced Dirty Matcha
Matcha Green Tea Blended with Milk, Honey and a Shot of Espresso
$6.60 - Cappuccino
One Third Espresso, Two Thirds Milk Foam
$4.85 - Iced Cappuccino
One Third Espresso, Two Thirds Milk Foam
$5.35 - Mocha
Classic Latte with House Made Chocolate Syrup.
$5.60 - Iced Mocha
Espresso Mixed with Chocolate, Made into a Latte
$5.60 - Flat White
Espresso mixed with Steam Milk without Foam.
$4.85 - Iced Flat White
Double Shot Espresso with Steamed Milk & Micro-Foam
$5.35 - Americano
Hot Water Topped with Espresso
$3.10 - Iced Americano
Hot Water Topped with Espresso Served Over Ice
$3.50 - 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.
$5.60 - Cafe au Lait
Our House Drip Coffee topped with Steamed Milk.
$3.60 - Red Eye
Our House Drip Coffee topped with a Single Shot of Espresso.
$4.35 - Espresso
Double Shot of Our Captains Choice Espresso Blend
$2.10 - Macchiato
Double Espresso Topped with a Spoonful of Milk Foam
$3.60 - Cortado
Equal Parts Espresso and Steamed Milk
$4.35 - Cuban Coffee
Espresso Frothed with Sugar, Topped with Steamed Milk and Milk Foam
$4.35
House Favorites
Hot & Iced Tea
- Bard's Tempest
Certified Organic Black Tea Grown in the Dimbula Region of Western Sri Lanka
$3.25 - Earl Grey
Organic Earl Grey Tea
$3.25 - Chun Mee Green
Full-bodied Green Tea with a Light, Lingering Sweetness and a Bit of Refreshing Astringency.
$3.25 - Bishop's Garden Herbal
Dried Flowers, Peppermint and Rooibos
$3.25 - Chaucer's Cup Herbal
Apple, Cinnamon, and Hibiscus
$3.25 - Iced Black Tea
Iced Earl Grey Tea.
$3.25 - Iced Green Tea
Iced Fiji Green Tea.
$3.25 - Iced Bishop Garden
Iced Bishop's Garden Herbal Tea.
$3.25OUT OF STOCK
Juice, Soda & Milk
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 - Tryst House Blend 12oz Bag$17.00
- Winter Solstice Holiday Blend 8 oz Bag$18.00
Frozen Beverages
Frappes
Smoothies
Smoothie Bowls
- Green River Bowl
Base: Green Base Topping: Blueberries, Sliced Strawberries, Chia Seeds
$12.00 - Paradise Bowl
Base: Mango Base Topping: Blueberries, Housemade Granola, Coconut Flakes
$12.00 - Beach Bowl
Base: Berry Base Topping: Sliced Strawberries, Sliced Banana, Granola
$12.00 - Build Your Own Green Bowl
Kale, Kiwi, Cucumber, Banana, Apple Cider
$10.00 - Build Your Own Mango Bowl
Mango, Banana, Pineapple, Cream of Coconut
$10.00 - Build Your Own Berry Bowl
Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple, Cream of Coconut, Orange Juice.
$10.00
Breakfast & Lunch
Bakery
- Butter Croissant
Flakey Butter Croissant
$4.00 - Almond Crossiant$4.75
- Chocolate Croissant
Flakey Buttery Croissant with Chocolate
$4.75 - Ham & Cheese Croissant$5.00
- Spinach & Feta Croissant$5.00
- Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll$5.75
- Breakfast Bar
Granola Bar with Nuts, Seeds, Chocolate Chips, and Dried Cranberries.
$5.00 - Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits
Savory, Cheesy, and Buttery Biscuit
$4.75 - Buttermilk Biscuit
Served with Butter
$4.50 - Fudge Brownie$4.00
- Banana Bread$4.00
- Chocolate Chip Cookie$3.50
- Snickerdoodle Cookie$3.50
- Lemon Poppy Muffin$4.50
- Banana Nut Muffin
Vegan
$4.50 - Chocolate Muffin
Gluten Free Chocolate Muffin
$4.50 - Blueberry Muffin
Lots of Blueberries!
$4.50 - Walnut Coffee Cake$5.00
- Cranberry Orange Muffin$4.50
All Day Breakfast
- Classic Waffle
Syrup, butter, and powdered sugar.
$9.00 - Yogurt Parfait
Yogurt, fresh berries and housemade granola.
$8.00 - Chia Pudding
Chia seeds, almond milk, housemade granola and fresh berries.
$11.00 - Avocado Toast
Hardboiled egg, feta, pickled red onion and everything bagel seasoning on thick cut sourdough.
$14.00 - Spinach & Feta Quiche
Served with mixed greens salad.
$11.00 - Smoked Salmon Bagel
Everything Bullfrog bagel, smoked salmon, lemon-caper cream cheese, tomato, chives and pickled red onion.
$14.00 - Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Scrambled eggs, American cheese, on buttermilk biscuit.
$7.00 - Bullfrog Bagel
Choice of plain, Asiago, sesame, everything or cinnamon raisin.
$5.00 - Quiche Lorraine
Served with mixed greens salad.
$11.00 - Breakfast Wrap
egg, cheddar cheese, peppers, onions, and Chipotle aioli pressed in a flour tortilla.
$12.00
Lunch & Beyond
- Grilled Cheese
White cheddar on challah. Add Tomato Soup +$4.
$8.00 - Turkey Club
Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, bacon, garlic aioli on wheat with housemade chips.
$14.50 - Classic BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on sourdough with housemade chips.
$12.00 - The Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, housemade pesto on ciabatta with housemade chips.
$12.50 - Veggie Pita
Chickpea patty, cashew tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and red onion 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 - Egg Salad Sandwich
Yukon potatoes, red onion, truffle oil, mayo on sourdough with housemade chips.
$12.00 - Grilled Ham & Cheese
ham, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions on toasted sourdough.
$12.00 - Prosciutto & Fig Baguette
Prosciutto, fig jam, arugula, on baguette.
$15.00 - Chicken Caesar Wrap
romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, brioche crouton, Caesar dressing served on spinach wrap with housemade chips.
$15.00 - Chicken Salad Croissant
orange, cranberry, grapes, celery, green onion, and mayonnaise served on plain croissant.
$14.00 - 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.
$13.50 - Chef Salad
romaine lettuce, hard boiled egg, cucumber, cherry tomato, ham, turkey, shredded cheddar cheese served with ranch dressing.
$16.00 - Soup du Jour
Chef's Selection
$5.00 - Tomato Basil Soup$4.00OUT OF STOCK
Desserts & Treats
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