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Colada Shop

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IndependentRoasting arrangement unverifiedSourcing: Limited public info
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Colada Shop was founded in 2016 by Daniella Senior to bring the vibrant Cuban coffee and social tradition to the Washington, DC area. The brand operates as an all-day café and bar, serving as a community gathering space that combines coffee, cocktails, and Latin-inspired cuisine. While the company is documented for its signature Havana Blend coffee and Cuban-style hospitality, it does not operate its own roasting facility. Instead, the brand focuses on providing a consistent, high-energy atmosphere across its multiple locations in the DMV region.

Ownership
Colada Shop is an independent, founder-led business established by Daniella Senior to share Cuban coffee culture and hospitality in the DMV area.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Roasting arrangement not independently verified.
What it's known for
Colada Shop is best known for its vibrant Cuban café experience, featuring signature coladas served to share, authentic pastelitos, empanadas, and a lively atmosphere that blends coffee culture with cocktails.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on the cultural tradition of Cuban-style coffee service rather than highlighting specific farm-level sourcing or single-origin transparency. Information regarding their specific coffee suppliers or growing regions is not publicly disclosed on their website.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Colada Shop, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-04-09 · Nation's Restaurant News
Daniella Senior champions Cuban hospitality with Colada Shop

Colada Shop has grown to seven locations, including its recent expansion into the airport market at DCA. Founder Daniella Senior plans to continue the brand's growth by expanding into secondary markets outside the Washington, D.C. area, with new locations expected to open next year.

2026-03-02 · Forbes
Colada Shop Brings Cuban Coffee, Cocktails And Culture To DCA Airport

Colada Shop has officially expanded into the travel sector with the opening of its first airport location at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The new outpost, located in Terminal 2, serves the brand's signature Cuban coffee, cocktails, and all-day food menu to travelers.

2026-01-23 · Airport X
BMG Opens Colada At DCA

In partnership with Baldi Management Group, Colada Shop has opened a new location at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the brand as it introduces its Cuban-inspired cafe concept to a high-traffic travel hub.

2025-09-12 · Store Reporter
Cabin John trades Colada Shop for Pura Vida

Colada Shop closed its location in the Cabin John Village shopping center on September 28, 2025. The brand opted not to renew its lease at this site, allowing the company to focus on other regional opportunities, including its then-upcoming airport expansion.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-18. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify the specific roasting partner or the origin countries of their coffee beans, as the brand does not publish sourcing details or roasting information.

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