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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
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Jacob’s Coffee House

A bakery café at 401 8th Street Northeast in Washington, DC.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (202) 507-8812 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 3 PM
Thursday7 AM – 3 PM
Friday7 AM – 3 PM
Saturday8 AM – 3 PM
Sunday8 AM – 3 PM

54 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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401 8th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

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Address401 8th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Phone(202) 507-8812
StyleBakery café
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center2.1 mi southeast
Wheelchair accessLimited

About Jacob’s Coffee House

You will find Jacob’s Coffee House at 401 8th Street Northeast in Washington, roughly 2.1 mi from downtown Washington, heading southeast.

It is one of 215 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Washington, roughly one for every 3,266 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Bagels & Baguettes, 0.4 mi away.

Jacob’s Coffee House opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 3 PM on its longest day, for about 54 hours across 7 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

Good to know: outdoor seating and indoor seating are available. Wheelchair access is reported as limited.

Services and amenities

Indoor seating Outdoor seating

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.
  • Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.
  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.

Breakfast

  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.
  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.

Sandwiches

  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.
  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
Full hours

Photos

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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Seating — illustrative photo
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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Jacob’s Coffee House

What are Jacob’s Coffee House's hours?
Jacob’s Coffee House's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 3 PM; Sat–Sun: 8 AM – 3 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Jacob’s Coffee House open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 3 PM.
What time does Jacob’s Coffee House open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Jacob’s Coffee House located?
Jacob’s Coffee House is at 401 8th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Jacob’s Coffee House?
The listed phone number is (202) 507-8812.
What should I order at Jacob’s Coffee House?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Blueberry muffin, Cranberry orange scone, Greek yogurt parfait, and Steel-cut oatmeal. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Jacob’s Coffee House?
Nearby options include Bagels & Baguettes (0.4 mi), Tango Pastry (0.5 mi), and Insomnia Cookies (0.5 mi).

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