Video by Hatchet videographer Yara Bishara.

Conveniently located at 21st and L streets, this eclectic shop serves a variety of Rwandan coffees. The walls are decorated with Rwandan art and shields, while the store’s bright colors give it a contemporary feel.

Students have turned Bourbon Coffee, just blocks from the center of campus, into a destination for studying. Locals living or working nearby also grab their morning cups of joe and even hold meetings there.

Rachel Davidson, a barista, said many of her customers “go crazy” for the shop’s vanilla lavender latte.