Qualia closes in Petworth where it first started

Qualia closes in Petworth where it first started

On March 18th, Qualia Coffee officially closed its Petworth doors after nearly 14 years at the location.The coffee shop had originally temporarily closed the Georgia Ave business, operating out of the neighboring Commonwealth Cantina as a pop-up. However, the company announced that it would not be following through with the previously scheduled maintenance, instead electing to shut down the location.

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Qualia & Commonwealth Cantina team up to offer food, coffee and community as the coffee shop gets renovated

Qualia & Commonwealth Cantina team up to offer food, coffee and community as the coffee shop gets renovated

Commonwealth Cantina, the new restaurant by Homestead owner Nic Makris, is giving next door neighbor Qualia Coffee a new home for the next six months as their building is renovated. It’s created a great synergy for the morning and lunch crowds.

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Thieves make off with Qualia's safe

Thieves make off with Qualia's safe

The holiday spirit is not alive and well in some people in the neighborhood. Qualia Coffee (3917 Georgia Avenue NW) had a break-in this weekend.

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Qualia turns 10 on May 1st, celebrates with a raffle, discounts and fun swag

Qualia turns 10 on May 1st, celebrates with a raffle, discounts and fun swag

Qualia Coffee at 3917 Georgia Avenue NW opened on May 1st 2009. Now 10 years later, the boutique coffee shop has become a strong favorite for local residents.

Qualia is celebrating its anniversary with all day discounts on coffee and a raffle for gift cards and other fun swag.

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So what's the deal with Qualia Coffee? Staying, moving?

So what's the deal with Qualia Coffee? Staying, moving?

With my recent complaint article about Dunkin becoming a “grab & go” instead of a sit-down coffee shop, a number of readers asked about the status of Qualia Coffee. I spoke with owner Joel Finkelstein.

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Qualia staff assaulted by spitting suspect

Qualia staff assaulted by spitting suspect

File under the "Seriously, what?" category. A man who reportedly has a reputation of being a bad customer at various establishments in DC took his most recent belligerence to a new level by assaulting employees of Qualia Coffee on Monday, January 22nd.

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Get ready, Gilmoreversary is coming to Qualia in Petworth

Get ready, Gilmoreversary is coming to Qualia in Petworth

On Wednesday, October 5th, Qualia Coffee will be transporting fans (and those that want a free cup of joe) to Luke’s Diner of Stars Hollows in the setting of the iconic WB show, The Gilmore Girls. 

Qualia is one of five coffee shops in the DC area that will be celebrating “Gilmoreversary” (the 16th anniversary of the airing of the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls – for those of us not in the know). 

This is the first article by new contributing writer Zina Abdelaziz.

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