Sook DC
Recently opened in the historic townhouse that formerly housed the legendary Compass Rose, Sook DC is a stunning all-day global cafe, market, and wine bar that masterfully blends nostalgia with a fresh, vibrant new identity.
✨ Vibe
A warm and eclectic neighborhood sanctuary that pairs the cozy, welcoming energy of a historic home with the bustling charm of a global marketplace.
🍸 Best For
Afternoon co-working with specialty lattes, intimate date nights over natural wine, unique retail shopping, and enjoying shareable global bites with friends.
🔥 Highlights
- Iconic Legacy Dishes: Fans of the previous tenant will be delighted to find the signature Georgian khachapuri still on the menu, now joined by playful new additions like potato chip nachos and Lebanese breakfast items.
- Curated Wine & Spirits: The evening transition features an impressive selection of low-intervention natural wines and refreshing spritzes, perfect for pairing with their globally-inspired comfort food.
- The "Souk" Experience: Beyond the food and drink, the space functions as a retail market where guests can shop for specialty Middle Eastern spices, oils, and bottles of wine to take home.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Seating is handled on a first-come, first-served basis with a casual counter-service model, so no reservations are required for a spontaneous visit.
- Guest WiFi is available, making it an ideal "third space" for remote work during the cafe’s daytime hours.
📰 In the News
Compass Rose transforms into an all-day café and wine bar
Sook DC is an all-day café and wine bar by restaurateur Rose Previte located in the former Compass Rose townhouse on 14th Street. The venue features Lebanese breakfast plates, natural wines, and a marketplace for spices and ceramics while maintaining the iconic khachapuri on its menu. It serves as both a neighborhood workspace and a casual evening spot for counter-service bites and drinks.
Compass Rose Is Reborn as Sook, an All-Day Cafe, Market, and Wine Bar
Sook DC is an all-day cafe, market, and wine bar located in the former Compass Rose space in Washington, D.C. The venue serves coffee, pastries, and Georgian khachapuri by day, transitioning into an evening wine bar featuring natural wines and playful comfort foods like potato chip nachos and smash burgers. It also functions as a retail market and bottle shop, offering specialty Middle Eastern spices, oils, and wine to take home.
Compass Rose’s Next Chapter has started, Meet Sook (in the old Cafe Collage space)
Sook DC has opened in the former Compass Rose space at 1346 T Street NW, operating as a neighborhood coffee shop by day and a globally inspired wine bar by night. The venue focuses on community connection with a menu featuring khachapuri, local pastries, and low-intervention wines.
Compass Rose Changes Course As an All-Day Global Cafe
Sook is an all-day global cafe and market in Shaw that replaces the long-running Compass Rose while retaining its signature Georgian khachapuri. The historic townhouse space offers a menu featuring Lebanese breakfast items, specialty coffee, and an evening transition into a natural wine bar with globally-inspired small plates.
Recent Reviews from Google
Loved the old compass rose. This has great food and a really cool atmosphere! Tons of seating at tables and bar.
A Beautiful New Chapter🌹 I’ve been a devoted Compass Rose patron since 2014, so saying goodbye was bittersweet. Walking into Sook for the first time today, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but any...
If you’re looking for a place with a unique identity, a wide range of lattes or wine or spritzes, and incredible shareable bites THIS is your spot. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. And the...
