Rooted in Culture, Creativity and Community.

Peter Washington III is a proud native of Cainhoy, SC, and the founder of The Washington Cafe, an art-filled coffee shop in Mount Pleasant, SC. After nearly two decades in Baltimore and the DC metro area, Peter returned to his ancestral family land with a vision: to create a space rooted in culture, creativity, and community. In 2025, he brought that vision to life in nearby Mount Pleasant. Peter’s passion for art has grown into a love of personal style and beautifully designed spaces. He is a graduate of Morgan State University and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. At The Washington Cafe, Peter celebrates his Gullah Geechee heritage and offers a space that fosters culture and creativity by way of coffee and conversation.

Bringing It All Back Home

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At our cafe, every drink tells a story. We use Caribe & Co. syrups, to bring Caribbean inspired flavor to your cup. We are proud partners of Counter Culture Coffee, DONA Tea, and Bert & T's Desserts. Beyond our specialty drinks, our menu features fresh made pastries, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and locally sourced grab and go options. Curious what's on offer? Check out our full menu here:

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Our customers have spoken, and we're listening.

“The Washington Cafe was such a great find. We ordered a Brown Sugar Iced Cappuccino and a Caramel Iced Latte and both were some of the best coffees we have had in a while. The flavors were smooth and perfectly balanced.

I came because another review said “they know ball” and they do in fact know ball. The staff was incredibly warm and inviting, and the overall aesthetic of the cafe was perfection. Every detail felt thoughtful and welcoming.”

★★★★★

Meghan Chapman

“Got to go! In a city that has quaint down, it's so great to come to a place that has both charm and space. Right away I knew I could come here and have a great conversation and cup of coffee with a friend, or a I could open up my laptop and get things done.

I was so impressed by the friendliness and warmth of the owner Pete. What a location too. The vibe is smooth, jazzy; great soft sun sunlight and artistic class.

My cappuccino was on point and the food looks amazing. I had to give it advance rating (strawberry corncake c'mon) - this is on my every month Mount Pleasant-Charleston go tos!”

★★★★★

Brian Fleming

“I stopped by for the soft opening and absolutely loved it! The vibe was so welcoming, spacious, fun and full of great energy. PJ, the owner, was super cool and made everyone feel right at home.

The coffee and treats were flowing and everything I tried was delicious. The decor and art on the walls added such a real and creative touch. You can tell this place was built with love and community in mind. Definitely my new favorite coffee spot!”

★★★★★

Diana Johnson