Opening hours
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Typical hours for cafes in Washington
Most cafes in Washington open around 7:30 AM and close around 6:00 PM on weekdays; 95% are open on Sundays and 14% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 64 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
500 8th Street SoutheastWashington, DC 20003
About As You Are
Located at 500 8th Street Southeast in Washington, District of Columbia, As You Are is a cafe. Our Washington guide covers 2,052 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
For questions or orders, call (202) 506-1440.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cafe
- Address
- 500 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
- Phone
- (202) 506-1440
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Popular times (typical for cafes)
Cafes are usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of cafes in Washington.
Typical prices for cafes in District of Columbia
Based on 5 menus with 664 priced items from cafes in District of Columbia, the median menu item costs $8.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have As You Are’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what cafes in District of Columbia typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Americano | 100% | $4.00 |
| Cappuccino | 80% | $4.88 |
| Latte | 80% | $5.12 |
| Hot Chocolate | 60% | $4.00 |
| Mocha | 60% | $5.00 |
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What cafes usually offer
Across 790 cafes in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 66% offer takeout
- 93% offer delivery
- 98% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
- 83% are described as good for kids
- 91% accept mobile payments
Ask As You Are directly at (202) 506-1440 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of As You Are there are 71 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 177 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include American (22), Bars & Pubs (21), Cafes & Coffee (21), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (17).
Competition is healthy: 7 other cafes are within a mile and 54 within three miles. The closest is Civic, < 0.1 mi away.
57 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanTed's Bulletin - Capitol Hill< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanBelga Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBetsy< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternCafe 8< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianJab We Met Indian Kitchen< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a cafe
Coffee shops and cafes run from drive-through espresso stands and national chains to independent roasters and neighborhood cafes with pastries, light breakfast and lunch. Many double as workspaces with Wi-Fi and outlets, while others focus on quick takeaway service.
What to order
- Drip coffee or a pour-over – the best way to taste a roaster’s beans
- Latte or cappuccino – the most ordered espresso drinks
- Cold brew – smoother and stronger, especially popular in summer
- A pastry or breakfast sandwich – many cafes bake in house
Good to know
- Mobile ordering skips the morning line at chains and many independents.
- Plant-based milks and extra shots usually add a small charge.
- Some cafes limit laptop use at busy times – look for posted policies.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is As You Are located?
As You Are is located at 500 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003.
What is the phone number of As You Are?
You can call As You Are at (202) 506-1440.
What else is near As You Are?
There are 177 other places to eat and drink within a mile of As You Are. Nearby options include Ted's Bulletin - Capitol Hill (< 0.1 mi), Belga Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and Betsy (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other cafes near As You Are?
7 other cafes within a mile. The closest is Civic, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do cafes in District of Columbia cost?
Based on 5 menus with 664 priced items from cafes in District of Columbia, the median menu item costs $8.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $14.00.
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