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SIP & SAVOR
Coffee Shops and
Craft Beverages
Coffee
No trip is complete without a caffeine fix or pastry pick-me-up. Skip
the chains and head to one of our independently-owned coffee
shops. The friendly coffeehouse vibe at Clarity Coffee House in
Indian Head makes a great backdrop for planning out your Charles
County adventures or catching up on email.
You’ll love the mission of Wee Bean Coffee Roasters in La Plata,
which sources organic and sustainably grown coffee beans and sells
locally made baked goods. Find more than freshly roasted coffee at
The Cove at Cobb Island — they also offer food, wine, gelato, and
chocolate.
Craft Beverage
Sip on rum, rye whiskey, and other spirits at Maryland’s first
micro-distillery — BlueDyer Distilling Co. in Waldorf. Follow experienced distillers through their space and learn the fascinating science
behind their craft liquor. Afterward, kick back with thoughtfully-made cocktails at their Scratch Bar, take in a concert, or test your
smarts in trivia.
Grab a beer at Patuxent Brewery Company in Waldorf, the first fully
minority-owned brewery in Maryland. You’ll feel like a regular in this
welcoming space where old friends and new faces mingle with ease.
The owners of Patuxent are passionate about serving the community through their small-batch production and are consistently
involved in exciting collaborations. Be sure to try their flagship
beer, 301 Pale Ale (named after Route 301) and Sunken Sips
IPA, deemed by locals to be the official beer of Charles County.
Partial proceeds go to protecting local waterways, including
Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Pick up wine from Bridgett Vines to enjoy during
your visit — and be sure to take a few bottles
home. The first licensed winery in Charles County,
Bridgett Vines offers Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc,
and Traminette varietals. Call ahead to place an
order from their vineyard in Charlotte Hall or purchase wine from the La Plata Farmers Market, open
Wednesdays and Saturdays from April-November.
Don't miss out on our newest cocktail location
in La Plata — the Bayou Girl Drink Factory — our
favorite Southern Maryland daiquiri shop.
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