Café Unido Shaw

I came to study because it was recommend to me online and I was a bit disappointed. I completely understand that this is a Spanish speaking cafe, but I do wish that the person at the counter could speak English well. I asked for a chai and got charged for a chai latte which was double the price. I asked twice if it could get changed and the person just added more milk… to that point I gave up. But then the chai came and it was in a cup that seemed smaller than 12 oz. I felt like 7 dollars should get a customer a bit more…. The music was also a bit too loud to work well, and the WiFi did not work with my computer. Overall a bit disappointed in the experience, I understand it’s the dc cafe atmosphere, but between the price and the service I can’t recommend it. It is a nice change of scenery

The ambiance and the staff are vey nice. Smooth music in the background. Tables a bit too close for my like but if you’re going alone with headphones no problem. The food unfortunately is not a hit. The omelette I had was quite salty, the ham used is low quality. The yuca fries were ok but they charge for a tiny amount of salsa (see pic). Salsa, which as a Mexican, is supposed to be spicy. Not the case here as it’s a mixture of bland chiles with honey taste. BYOC: Bring your own Cholula. Prices are to be expected for the “nice area” it’s at. I would come back here for a cup of coffee or tea but not food!

Had an outstanding experience at Unido Coffee! Ordered the salad and a Panama Geisha coffee — both were exceptional. The Geisha was beautifully prepared and really showcased the beans' quality. The salad was fresh and hit the spot. What really stood out was the customer service — the team was welcoming, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Highly recommend if you're in DC and appreciate great coffee and good vibes. Will definitely be back

I’ve been a fan of Unido at Union Market for a while — it’s a charming café with a thoughtful design and used to offer consistently interesting coffee. But lately, the quality has been slipping. What always made this place special wasn’t just the coffee (which is decent but not extraordinary) — it was the people behind the bar. When Alex or Zoya are working, the experience transforms — their presence brings warmth, care, and professionalism that’s hard to find elsewhere. Unfortunately, when they’re not around, the atmosphere and service drop noticeably. To Alex and Zoya — 5 stars. To the management — a weak 3, and that’s only out of respect for the beans and the farmers behind them. If anyone from upper management reads this, please recognize and support your frontline staff better — the

I ordered a sandwich that was about sixteen dollars.And I wanted it to be just bacon, lettuce, tomato, and on my sandwich was two strips of bacon, broken up.And the tomatoes that you saw the three tiny pieces. I told them that was very ridiculous.That I just paid sixteen dollars for that sandwich, and that's what they put on it.And they told me they would need to charge me more if they wanted me to add more bacon and tomato. Please do not ever eat there.It is not worth your money at all