Coffee · Dupont Circle
Teaism Dupont Circle
on Dupont Circle, with 6 shops within a short walk
The original Teaism, open since 1996: a teahouse serving Japanese- and Thai-style plates, snacks and breakfast with a long tea list, half a block off Connecticut Avenue.
Hours
Daily 11am–8pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near The Phillips Collection (3 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Dupont Circle station on the Red Line is in the middle of the stretch; its Q Street exit comes up by Kramers, and Second Story Books is about a block away. Second Story Books notes on-street parking and nearby garages, but none are named on the pages loaded. The Dupont Circle BID notes the northbound service road on the 1600 block of Connecticut Ave is closed for about eight weeks from Sept 8, 2026 (deliveries still allowed).
- Dupont Circle shops
- Most shops open between 10am and noon and close at 6pm or 7pm, with Second Story Books open 10am–10pm daily and several small shops closed Mondays.
Shop nearby
All of Dupont Circle →- BloomBoutiques · 1719 Connecticut Ave NW1 min walk
- Comfort One ShoesSpecialty · 1630 Connecticut Ave NW1 min walk
- Street CommerceVintage · 1633 Connecticut Ave NW, 2nd Floor2 min walk
- TanemGifts · 1627 Connecticut Ave NW2 min walk
- Bluemercury DupontBeauty · 1625 Connecticut Ave NW2 min walk
- Alex GalleryGalleries · 2106 R St NW2 min walk
Before you go
What are Teaism Dupont Circle's hours?
Teaism Dupont Circle is usually open Daily 11am–8pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the café's site before a special trip.
Where is Teaism Dupont Circle?
Teaism Dupont Circle is at 2009 R St NW in Dupont Circle, Washington. It's near The Phillips Collection (3 min walk).
Where can I park near Teaism Dupont Circle?
The closest option for Dupont Circle is Dupont Circle station on the Red Line is in the middle of the stretch; its Q Street exit comes up by Kramers, and Second Story Books is about a block away. Second Story Books notes on-street parking and nearby garages, but none are named on the pages loaded. The Dupont Circle BID notes the northbound service road on the 1600 block of Connecticut Ave is closed for about eight weeks from Sept 8, 2026 (deliveries still allowed).. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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